The Stump
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Summary of reviewsThe Stump consistently delivers an impressive experience, earning high praise from guests across multiple aspects. Located in a picturesque rural setting in the Cotswolds, it provides a convenient base for exploration and nearby attractions. The charming, cozy rooms, many of which are dog-friendly, feature beautiful decor and modern amenities, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Cleanliness is a standout with rooms and bathrooms described as immaculately maintained.
Breakfast at The Stump is a notable highlight, offering fantastic, made-to-order dishes that range from classic Full English to healthier options, catering to diverse preferences. This delicious breakfast experience, included in the room rate, is complemented by attentive and helpful staff, further enhancing guests' satisfaction.
Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant also impresses, particularly the gourmet-standard pizzas, which many consider some of the best in the UK. The restaurant's ambiance, whether in the bar or a cozy courtyard, adds to the dining pleasure.
The staff at The Stump make a significant impact with their friendliness, professionalism and thoughtful touches that make each stay special. Their commitment to exceptional service is a consistent theme in guest feedback.
Guests repeatedly commend the comfortable beds, ensuring restful sleep. While a few found the beds too hard, this appears to be the exception rather than the rule. The Stump also offers ample, secure parking, providing convenience and peace of mind for self-driving visitors.
Although classified as a three-star hotel, many guests find the overall experience close to four-star quality. Minor issues such as firmness of beds, menu variety and occasional maintenance concerns are noted, but these do not significantly detract from the overwhelmingly positive reviews.
In summary, The Stump stands out for its picturesque location, excellent food, immaculate cleanliness, cozy and comfortable rooms and exceptionally friendly and professional staff, making it a highly recommended choice for travelers.
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Breakfast at The Stump is a notable highlight, offering fantastic, made-to-order dishes that range from classic Full English to healthier options, catering to diverse preferences. This delicious breakfast experience, included in the room rate, is complemented by attentive and helpful staff, further enhancing guests' satisfaction.
Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant also impresses, particularly the gourmet-standard pizzas, which many consider some of the best in the UK. The restaurant's ambiance, whether in the bar or a cozy courtyard, adds to the dining pleasure.
The staff at The Stump make a significant impact with their friendliness, professionalism and thoughtful touches that make each stay special. Their commitment to exceptional service is a consistent theme in guest feedback.
Guests repeatedly commend the comfortable beds, ensuring restful sleep. While a few found the beds too hard, this appears to be the exception rather than the rule. The Stump also offers ample, secure parking, providing convenience and peace of mind for self-driving visitors.
Although classified as a three-star hotel, many guests find the overall experience close to four-star quality. Minor issues such as firmness of beds, menu variety and occasional maintenance concerns are noted, but these do not significantly detract from the overwhelmingly positive reviews.
In summary, The Stump stands out for its picturesque location, excellent food, immaculate cleanliness, cozy and comfortable rooms and exceptionally friendly and professional staff, making it a highly recommended choice for travelers.
Inn with Free Wi-Fi
Located in Cirencester, this inn provides complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can stay connected and enjoy seamless internet access throughout their visit.
Small Inn
The Stump offers a cozy and intimate inn experience. Its charming ambiance and personalized service provide a memorable and relaxing stay.
3-Star Inn
The Stump offers comfortable accommodations with free WiFi. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, value for money, and friendly staff. It features a restaurant and bar and provides free breakfast.
Inn with Parking
Guest Reviews
Located in a picturesque rural setting, The Stump offers a convenient base to explore the Cotswolds and nearby attractions like Cirencester and Chedworth Roman Villa. It's particularly ideal for guests attending weddings at local venues such as The Old Gore and Cripps Barn. The hotel is easy to find and well-connected, making it a practical choice for visits to Cheltenham and Gloucester without the need to stay in busy town centers. Guests highlight the excellent food, friendly and professional staff and charming, cozy rooms, some of which are dog-friendly and beautifully decorated. With a warm atmosphere and outstanding property, it’s a place many would choose to stay again.
The breakfast experience at 'The Stump' has garnered widespread acclaim from guests with numerous positive remarks highlighting its excellence. Guests consistently praise the quality and taste of the breakfast, describing it as fantastic and delicious. The inclusion of breakfast in the room rate is noted as a significant value-add, providing a hearty and satisfying start to the day without additional cost. The variety and options available at breakfast are also appreciated, catering to diverse preferences with dishes ranging from the classic Full English to healthier choices like granola with fresh fruit and yogurt with berries.
The made-to-order approach, as opposed to a traditional buffet, receives special mention for the freshness and customization it allows. Signature dishes such as scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and avocado, as well as pepperoni at a wedding breakfast, have left a particularly strong impression on guests. The staff's helpfulness and attentiveness further enhance the breakfast experience, ensuring that service complements the quality of the food.
While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few guests did note minor issues with portions on some days or specific items like sourdough toast. However, these observations pale in comparison to the majority who found the breakfast to be a standout feature of their stay. Overall, 'The Stump' delivers a superior breakfast experience that impresses both in quality and variety, making it a highlight for guests.
Dining at The Stump offers a unique and delectable experience that's sure to impress guests. The hotel's restaurant is praised for its affordability and exceptional quality. Many guests highlight the fantastic dinner options with a menu refreshingly different from typical offerings. The pizzas, in particular, receive rave reviews with some even considering them the best in the UK. The restaurant successfully elevates pizzas to a gourmet standard at reasonable prices and serves them in a beautifully charming atmosphere, both in the bar and a cozy courtyard setting.
Breakfast also garners high praise for its variety and freshness. Guests can enjoy a range of delicious breakfast options cooked to perfection. Friendly and helpful staff add to the dining experience, providing great service throughout the meals.
While there are mentions of a limited evening menu focusing on pizza and pasta, the quality and taste of the available dishes consistently satisfy diners. The Italian-themed cuisine is considered very good with sides and drinks equally commendable. However, some guests note that a broader selection could enhance the dinner experience even further.
In conclusion, The Stump's restaurant offers delightful meals from breakfast to dinner in a charming, cozy setting with special accolades for its exceptional pizza and attentive service.
The rooms at 'The Stump' receive glowing feedback from guests, who describe them as beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming. Many visitors appreciate the characterful and cosy atmosphere, highlighting the comfortable beds that guarantee a great night's sleep. Guests are particularly impressed by the modern amenities and thoughtful design elements, such as roll-top baths, luxury toiletries and spacious, well-appointed bathrooms. Cleanliness is consistently noted with reviewers mentioning spotlessly clean rooms and immaculate bathrooms.
Visitors also praise the spaciousness of the rooms, noting the generous size of both the living areas and the bathrooms. The individual rooms, accessed via a charming courtyard, add to the overall appeal and ensure a quiet, peaceful stay. Additionally, guests enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee facilities in their rooms and find the modern annex with ensuite a nice touch.
Overall, the combination of a beautiful, clean and comfortable environment, along with excellent breakfast options and friendly staff, makes the room experience at 'The Stump' highly recommended. A few reviews mentioned minor drawbacks, such as some noise and warmth on summer nights, but these seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.
At 'The Stump', the bedding experience largely stands out as a highlight for many guests. The consistent theme running through the reviews is the comfort and quality of the beds with descriptors such as comfy, comfortable and even amazing used frequently. Guests often mentioned the use of high-quality bedding and pillows, contributing to a restful sleep experience. Many found the beds to be exceptionally large and cozy with king-sized beds and duvets described as almost cloud-like in comfort. While a few reviews pointed out that the beds were too hard or had off-center mattresses, these instances seem to be exceptions rather than the norm. Overall, the beds at 'The Stump' receive high praise for comfort, making it a recommended spot for travelers seeking a good night's sleep.
The Stump has garnered high praise for its cleanliness with numerous guests highlighting the pristine condition of both rooms and bathrooms. Many reviews describe the rooms as immaculately clean and very well maintained. Comfort also features prominently with beds receiving positive comments for their comfort levels, although one guest noted the mattress as being quite hard.
In terms of overall room quality, reviewers consistently mention the rooms being clean, modern and well-decorated. The bathrooms, in particular, are often noted as being spacious and spotless. Many guests appreciated the quiet environment, which was particularly impressive given the proximity of the pub.
The Stump’s staff were also highly commended for their friendliness and efficiency, contributing to the overall positive experience. Some minor issues were noted, such as residual dirt from installation or the occasional hair in the sink, but these were rare and did not overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback on cleanliness.
In summary, The Stump stands out for providing clean, comfortable and well-maintained accommodations with excellent service from the staff. The few minor cleanliness issues mentioned do not deter from the overall high standards appreciated by most guests.
At The Stump, guests are greeted with warmth and a high level of professionalism that elevates the entire stay. The staff's friendliness and helpful nature shine through repeatedly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere from the moment guests arrive. Many reviews highlight the team's exceptional accommodating abilities, such as facilitating early check-ins with ease.
Dining at The Stump is equally memorable with guests praising both the fantastic food and the attentive service. Specific mentions of thoughtful touches, such as rose petals and heart-shaped towel arrangements, reflect the staff’s dedication to making each stay special.
Interactions with the staff are consistently positive with numerous guests emphasizing how friendly, polite and informative they found the team. Even in the restaurant, the team’s commitment to providing excellent service is evident.
While one review noted a less enthusiastic breakfast service, the overwhelming consensus underscores a pattern of going above and beyond guest expectations. From a warm reception to professional and kind assistance throughout their stay, the staff at The Stump leave a lasting impression. Whether it's the manager's personal touch or the general team's helpfulness, the staff’s exceptional service is a central theme in guest experiences.
The Stump effortlessly caters to self-driving guests, offering an abundance of parking spaces on-site. Guests frequently highlight the ample and easily accessible car park, which comes free of charge. The parking area not only provides plenty of space but also features visible CCTV, adding an extra layer of security. Its convenient location is an added bonus, situated close to various local attractions and even a nearby wedding venue. Coupled with an excellent location, the establishment ensures a seamless experience with easy parking and professional, friendly service.
The Stump offers a commendable hotel experience that many guests find close to a four-star level. Visitors appreciate the overall quality, expressing satisfaction with the hotel and remarking that there was little to dislike. However, some areas for improvement include the firmness of the beds and pillows, which may not suit everyone's preferences. A broken tap in the bath was noted but didn't significantly impact the stay, while an overflow issue requires attention. Guests also suggested a bit more menu variety would enhance the dining experience, though it wasn't a significant deterrent from returning.
The amenities could be improved with the addition of comfortable chairs in rooms for relaxing and watching TV and the facility would benefit from allowing windows to be opened in the rooms. Some minor inconveniences like non-working lights and the absence of a reception area were mentioned but didn't majorly detract from the overall positive experience at The Stump. Guests were generally not concerned about the availability of TV, focusing instead on the comfort and enjoyment of their stay.
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Breakfast
The made-to-order approach, as opposed to a traditional buffet, receives special mention for the freshness and customization it allows. Signature dishes such as scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and avocado, as well as pepperoni at a wedding breakfast, have left a particularly strong impression on guests. The staff's helpfulness and attentiveness further enhance the breakfast experience, ensuring that service complements the quality of the food.
While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few guests did note minor issues with portions on some days or specific items like sourdough toast. However, these observations pale in comparison to the majority who found the breakfast to be a standout feature of their stay. Overall, 'The Stump' delivers a superior breakfast experience that impresses both in quality and variety, making it a highlight for guests.
Dinner
Breakfast also garners high praise for its variety and freshness. Guests can enjoy a range of delicious breakfast options cooked to perfection. Friendly and helpful staff add to the dining experience, providing great service throughout the meals.
While there are mentions of a limited evening menu focusing on pizza and pasta, the quality and taste of the available dishes consistently satisfy diners. The Italian-themed cuisine is considered very good with sides and drinks equally commendable. However, some guests note that a broader selection could enhance the dinner experience even further.
In conclusion, The Stump's restaurant offers delightful meals from breakfast to dinner in a charming, cozy setting with special accolades for its exceptional pizza and attentive service.
Rooms
Visitors also praise the spaciousness of the rooms, noting the generous size of both the living areas and the bathrooms. The individual rooms, accessed via a charming courtyard, add to the overall appeal and ensure a quiet, peaceful stay. Additionally, guests enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee facilities in their rooms and find the modern annex with ensuite a nice touch.
Overall, the combination of a beautiful, clean and comfortable environment, along with excellent breakfast options and friendly staff, makes the room experience at 'The Stump' highly recommended. A few reviews mentioned minor drawbacks, such as some noise and warmth on summer nights, but these seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.
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Cleanliness
In terms of overall room quality, reviewers consistently mention the rooms being clean, modern and well-decorated. The bathrooms, in particular, are often noted as being spacious and spotless. Many guests appreciated the quiet environment, which was particularly impressive given the proximity of the pub.
The Stump’s staff were also highly commended for their friendliness and efficiency, contributing to the overall positive experience. Some minor issues were noted, such as residual dirt from installation or the occasional hair in the sink, but these were rare and did not overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback on cleanliness.
In summary, The Stump stands out for providing clean, comfortable and well-maintained accommodations with excellent service from the staff. The few minor cleanliness issues mentioned do not deter from the overall high standards appreciated by most guests.
Staff
Dining at The Stump is equally memorable with guests praising both the fantastic food and the attentive service. Specific mentions of thoughtful touches, such as rose petals and heart-shaped towel arrangements, reflect the staff’s dedication to making each stay special.
Interactions with the staff are consistently positive with numerous guests emphasizing how friendly, polite and informative they found the team. Even in the restaurant, the team’s commitment to providing excellent service is evident.
While one review noted a less enthusiastic breakfast service, the overwhelming consensus underscores a pattern of going above and beyond guest expectations. From a warm reception to professional and kind assistance throughout their stay, the staff at The Stump leave a lasting impression. Whether it's the manager's personal touch or the general team's helpfulness, the staff’s exceptional service is a central theme in guest experiences.
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3 Star
The amenities could be improved with the addition of comfortable chairs in rooms for relaxing and watching TV and the facility would benefit from allowing windows to be opened in the rooms. Some minor inconveniences like non-working lights and the absence of a reception area were mentioned but didn't majorly detract from the overall positive experience at The Stump. Guests were generally not concerned about the availability of TV, focusing instead on the comfort and enjoyment of their stay.
No, The Stump doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Stump.
No, The Stump doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Stump.
No, The Stump doesn't have a gym.
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