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The Stag at Stow

4.0 star property
Hotel in Cheltenham with a restaurant and a bar

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Double Room, Ensuite
Economy Double Room, Ensuite
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The Stag at Stow sits in the heart of town, offering a welcoming base with its on-site bar and restaurant. Guests connect easily with WiFi throughout the property, relax in rooms equipped with satellite TV, and appreciate the convenience of daily housekeeping service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Economy Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite

Economy Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Square, Cheltenham, England, GL54 1AF

What's nearby

  • St. Edward's Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Old Mill - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • The Model Village - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Sezincote House & Garden - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Stag at Stow

Upscale hotel
The Stag at Stow provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Stag at Stow pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Stag at Stow?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Stag at Stow?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stag at Stow?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Stag at Stow located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill and St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Stag at Stow Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was great. Friendly staff. Great food. We did have a problem with the stairs to the second floor, too many 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A welcoming stay

Very clean, welcoming and kind staff - especially providing a packed breakfast for the mornings when I had to leave early to attend an event!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building so anticipate the quaintness and unique characteristics of an older accommodation (smaller rooms and a small shower). Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
radiator in shower area always on could not turn off. no mentio of stair and fire doors not good for seniors
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable place to stay after a long flight and jet lag. Left feeling tegreshed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yin-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience staying in this lovely house where the room is comfortable, staffs are friendly and food is delicious. We enjoy the trip to Stow on the wonld with Stag on the Wonld!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here a few times. The hotel has had a update which we thought was very good. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old and quirky pub with rooms in the centre of Stowe in the Wold. The staff and service is excellent. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location location location

Excellent location right in the center of town. The parking area in the back is tight. Breakfast and dinner at the pub were excellent. Nice coffee/tea set up in the room with fresh milk. Room could have been cleaner but it was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel - well looked after and welcoming communal spaces and attractive comfortable rooms. Staff can’t do enough for you, either. Would make a return visit and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Staff & service
Not at all Disabled friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location to visit the villages around the area and the room was very clean. Shared main entrance to the pub and to the rooms upstairs was a bit awkward, but we weren’t bothered by the noise being at the top floor. Friendly staff. Food choices in Breakfast menu were good, the buffet part could be improved, but overall a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small room and en-suite. Lady at breakfast not very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an historic pub/inn that is definitely unique. Rooms small, but workable. Because of the age of the building, lighting is dim and the path to guest rooms is not direct - up one set of stairs, down 3, up 2, down the hall, up another set of stairs. Not a lot of fun with luggage, but ok. Staff helpful. Because I am dealing with some vision issues, improved lighting especially on stairs would be a help. Continental breakfast included with room was sufficient. Dinner at the inn was quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good but not perfect.

The accommodation was in keeping with the character of the property, however, this meant our room was compact for a 5 night stay. The staff were very attentive and the service was very good, the inclusive breakfast offering was sufficient as we don't eat cooked breakfast. When eating in the hotel at night the food was very nice, but the vegetarian options were limited to 2 choices and remained the same during our stay which led to us eating twice in the hotel. One issue we did have was that every table was permanently set for dining and meant that there wasnt anywhere to use as a break out space to read a book etc... We would however, consider returning to the property at a quieter time and for a more sensible 2 to 3 night stay as we were assured in quieter times the seating in by the top bar wouldn't necessarily be set for dining. We are also more aware that larger rooms are available to book.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendi

Shame

It started off well. Check in was great dinner on the Wednesday was lovely. I had booked dinner on the Thursday but did want the same dish (only two veggie options) I was assured the chef would sort. My table was booked for 8 it was quite busy and they had given my table away and suggested I sat in the restaurant (which was empty, not nice being in my own) the member of staff then informed me it was a different chef on duty who was not prepared to make even an omelette for me. I left to eat elsewhere. I won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Revamp needed

Enjoyed our stay overall. The hotel is old and taking that into account it is in dire need of a revamp. The paintwork is chipped and carpets on stairwell have seen better days. The room was clean but thick dust on the hinges of the doors and various other places let it down. The mould on the windows and dust on the blinds, again, a bit of a let down. The door outside our room banged and creaked with every entry/exit, so was dusturbing until everyone was in and settled for the night. However, ending on a high, the food was amazing, we had dinner in the restaurant and breakfast, just hope the kitchen had a better cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The stag hotel not happy to ever stay again

Your advertising is very wrong in the sizing of the rooms, we had two large bags which we could not open, the room is the size of the bed plus the bedside table, very very small. We also had the persons before remains still on the floor, which we asked them to be removed. I don’t think a vacuum or duster has been used in these room for a very long time. Black mould around windows bathroom corners not touched, something very wrong with the cleaning team. Waited 1hour for single topped pie to be cooked, had to order another bottle of wine as we had finished the first one waiting. We would not recommend this hotel and maybe hotels.com need to check the sizes of the rooms, as we always look at that when traveling with large bags. I would say the room was about 8m2
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Good atmosphere. Dinner and breakfast both good. All staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in stow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. A tricky place if you are elderly/physical issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Great stay. Loved the room, welcoming staff, and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely little hotel in the middle of Stow-on-the-Wold. Which is a very nice little town. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Great location. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were really friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was excellent - this was included in the Expedia price. You could pay extra for a cooked breakfast if wanted but there was really no need. The location, for Stow on the Wold, couldn’t be bettered. Downstairs had some ‘rustic charm’ which was fine, just the right side of characterful. Unfortunately our room was not so great. It was small - I guess that’s the price we paid so I can’t really complain about that. But our view was just of the fire escape, the curtain rail was falling off the wall and the floorboards were so uneven and squeaky that it made us worried how much noise we were making just walking in the room. But our main issue was the noise outside our room. Our door was immediately adjacent to another bedroom door, to the point that it sounded like they were coming in our room every time they opened their door. Which they did a lot, even in the small hours. When they talked outside our room it sounded like they were in our room talking to us. And just outside the room was a fire door which banged every time it closed, which was often. We could hear the cleaners vacuuming at 7am and the constant hum of a communal milk fridge just outside the door. Obviously I’ve no idea what the other rooms are like - maybe we just had the one bad one. But it was a shame because the other aspects of the hotel were good but we wouldn’t go back based on the state of our room (called Roe).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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