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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham, England, GL54 1BN
  • Place, Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Porch House

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Porch House offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Cheltenham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Porch House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Edward's Church. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute walk from St. Edward's Church and 6 minutes on foot from Fosse Gallery Fine Art
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 5-star Cheltenham inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily until 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Royalist Cheltenham
Royalist Hotel
Royalist Hotel Cheltenham
Porch House Inn Cheltenham
Porch House Inn
Porch House Cheltenham
The Porch House Inn
The Porch House Cheltenham
The Porch House Inn Cheltenham

The Porch House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 211 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay, staff very friendly, food fantastic and the room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were excellent, the room was fantastic and Stow is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a warm and inviting atmosphere, the room was perfect and the bed was amazingly comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Wonderful Historic Inn

Fantastic old hotel , the friendliest staff and amazing food
Sunday Roast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leandro

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

Pleasant stay

Very comfortable and cozy, great dining service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer

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

Lovely Cotswolds Inn

Amazing inn. Cosy, welcoming and has great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy d a delightful overnight stay at the porch house. The staff were helpful and friendly and our room was very comfortable with delightful decor. We didn’t eat at here because it was fully booked ,but the dining room looked very nice .Hope to be back one day !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the cutest inn on the Cotswolds! And the food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No big chain brands, nice local markets selling locally UK produced or grown products.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ho was great, helping us with the room, luggage, local services and basically everything!!! A special thank you to Mandy and Caitlin for looking after us at breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Great place!

Great old pub hotel.. Beautiful inside and loved relaxing in their lounges. Also ate dinner and we enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

5 star antique stay!

Excellent quaint accommodations Immaculate Excellent food available on site Historic property Well located to see cotswolds Fabulous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jahan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was truly a pleasure to stay at England’s oldest inn. We loved our room, the history and the restaurant. We brought our dog as well, and it was just such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of Cotswold charm! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Amenities
Gorgeous little hotel!! Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Our 1 night

Amazing food downstairs and the wine was lovely great staff clean rooms all good .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

The staff, food and surroundings were wonderful. Who wouldn’t want to sleep in a building built in the 10th century. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay, quaint with lots of history and made to feel very welcome. Thank you Porch House!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old world charm with a modern twist. Great English breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smallest room was excellent! Soft plllowsn and a vestibule to capture all of our travelling bags well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old building and setting
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Establishment was adorable & full of personality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023