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The Porch House

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star inn with restaurant

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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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cheltenham

In Cheltenham .Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill and St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Edward's Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Warwick Castle - 48 min drive - 37.4 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 51 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 55 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 7 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huffkins Stow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Porch House

Luxurious 5-star inn with restaurant
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.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Porch House offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Cheltenham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately GBP 15 for adults and 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Porch House to the airport?

The Porch House is 23.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Porch House?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Porch House on Jun 21, 2026 start from $198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Porch House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Porch House.

Does The Porch House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Porch House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Porch House?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Porch House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Porch House?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Porch House have a pool?

The Porch House does not have a pool.

Does The Porch House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Porch House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Porch House to downtown Cheltenham?

The Porch House is 0.3 mi away from Stow-on-the-Wold.

The Porch House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 212 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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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

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

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
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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
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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
Verified

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

Sarah

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

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