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Thames Head Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near Thames River

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Twin Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Daily English breakfast (GBP 10.00 per person)
Thames Head Inn offers a peaceful retreat with garden views and free WiFi. Guests enjoy English breakfast each morning, unwind at the bar, or use the conference space for events. Visitors praise the helpful staff and excellent value of this tranquil getaway.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Tetbury Road, Cirencester, England, GL7 6NZ

What's nearby

  • Royal Agricultural University - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 4 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Cirencester Church - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 17 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots & Seeds - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Marlborough Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porters Cafe Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thames Head Inn

Inn near Thames River
A garden, a bar, and conference space are just a few of the amenities provided at Thames Head Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, overall value, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thames Head Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thames Head Inn Cirencester
Thames Head Cirencester
Thames Head
Thames Head Inn Inn
Thames Head Inn Cirencester
Thames Head Inn Inn Cirencester

Frequently asked questions

Is Thames Head Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Thames Head Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thames Head Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thames Head Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thames Head Inn located?

Situated in Cirencester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. Source of the River Thames and Bristol Aero Collectlon are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kemble Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Thames Head Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 970 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our 5th stay here, and it was, as usual, comfortable, clean, friendly staff and food very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this traditional inn and pub, the room was small but comfortable, and the food was amazing - both dinner and the full English breakfast offered.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful and polite. Good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very pet friendly ( Monty even had his own sausage for breakfast free). Small caravan/ motorhome site adjacent to pub, only four letting rooms but excellent value for money,so book well in advance to secure your room, will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
First class staff. Excellent meal. A very positive overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn, clean tidy & very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Fantastic pub & lovely rooms.

Stayed for the night on way to Cornwall and also on way back Staff friendly, rooms & pub very dog friendly. Lovely cosy pub. Food excellent (large portions), fab desserts. Breakfast lovely (even dog got a sausage) Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub/inn in a rural location, but still close to town. Adorable rooms with everything you need. Highly recommend the food. Happy and welcoming staff, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Small rooms…no opening window.small beds Staff good ..but morning …not enough staff…only the chef. Breakfast good..all in all a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs with a dog plus evening meal excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent breakfast and comfortable accessible facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thames Head Inn is a great gem. It's about a 1 mile walk from the Kemble train station, I walked alongside the road since taxi service is scarce and had no problems. There aren't any other businesses nearby, so I ate dinner there as well (delicious) and paid for breakfast the next morning (also delicious). I hiked to the nearby source of the River Thames, which was neat to see. The room was clean, had a blackout curtain, and a private bathroom. The area was quiet overall and I didn't have any noise from my neighbors or the campers. Overall a really great find and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room in a great location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great favourite stay in a great pub with godd food, great customer service and.comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for walking the Thames pathway, public path starts right from the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay all staff courteous and helpful and food at dinner and breakfast very high quality and our room was warm cosy and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good pub with great food Room was quite small and clean, bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at the Thames Head Inn. Food excellent and staff very helpful. Our room was cosy and comfortable. Very convenient for Cirencester and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is always very nice, the staff are very friendly, and the pub is in a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good food and staff in a typically English pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More of a cottage experience not a big hotel.but really great people and food. Great scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all Excellent, friendly and very helpful The food was lovely. Room nice. Enjoyed our stay at the Thames Head. Highly recccomend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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