The Stow Lodge Hotel in Cotswold

Most of the reviews on this site talk about the old fashioned service they received at the Stow Lodge Hotel and they're absolutely right! The bar restaurant is very popular and we were so fortunate to find a table that hadn't been reserved. The menu was first rate - steak and ale pie, duck, lamb, salmon - a great selection, beautifully prepared and served with a smile. It's not often that table service comes with bar meals but it is certainly a speciality of the house here. It meant so much to them that we expressed our genuine pleasure over the quality of the fayre on offer. We were also invited to relax and take coffee in the next door lounge. Great value for money and never at any time did we feel rushed on what was a particularly busy day .

We spent a great weekend here. The hotel is so different from impersonal chain hotels. It’s great to know that places like this still exist. The furnishings are a little dated, but in a nice way and it is very clean. Good breakfast with lots of options - between two people we had orange juice, cranberry juice, prunes, freshly segmented grapefruit half, poached eggs, full English fry up, toast, marmalade, tea, coffee. The evening dinner menu changes daily. Main courses are presented with nice lidded tureens of vegetables. The staff are friendly and they go out of their way to ensure guests are happy.

I’d you think the endless coffee shops in Stow are over priced then visit this place. You can be ripped off equally as well by someone without a topknot and ankle-swingers, but mimicking Basil Fawlty’s style instead. 7.50 for an orange juice and lemonade. Yes that is not a typo! Also had a ploughmans. All the lovely fresh produce available in the Cotswolds and they clearly just shop at the local supermarket and cobble together some Branstons pickle and some cheap old cheese. Tourist trap from the 1970s. Except worse.

This is a small charming family run business that takes care of you😀 I was by myself, disabled and stopped during international connections at Heathrow airport. Old fashioned, but appropriate , renovated bathrooms, excellent service. I hosted a dinner for my family from Dorset and no-one was disappointed! Good cooked food, served in british style. Lottie, Debbie, barmen Jack and Antony and all the staff made us feel at home. Step out into Stow square, to shop or sit in the garden to daydream! Many Cotswold villages close by in a cab or bus service in the square. An Hour and a half to Heathrow airport. Found myself a winner🙏

My husband and I enjoyed our dinner here one night during our Cotswolds walking tour. Very traditional style restaurant with excellent service and we both thought our meals were quite good. I had fish and chips, my husband had trout and veg and a pear, walnut and blue cheese salad that he said was excellent. Very central and close to our hotel so we could easily walk to and from the Stow Lodge.

We have just got back from a weekend here and enjoyed our stay. Our room was in the coach House, which was comfortable, though the bathroom was a little dated and my pet hate is carpets in toilet areas! It was a very warm weekend and we had to have the windows opened (there was a fan in the room but it pivoted when it was on, so we didn't have it on in the night) and the traffic noise was loud, as were the church bells next door but I completely understand that the hotel can't do much about that. I did struggle to sleep though....and I do wear ear plugs. We had a good breakfast each day, overlooking the famous door with the yew trees either side, at the back of St Edwards Church, and there is a lovely garden to sit in when the weather is nice. The staff were all so nice. All so cheery and upbeat. We would like to come back if we come this way again.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch here. The food was tasty and the service was excellent even though it was quite busy.

I can not speak for the hotel, or the pub experience - but I can say that the restaurant food was some of the worst food I have ever eaten in my life. The sides of the meal are served in a weird TV-dinner like tray. And clearly the sides and vegetables are reheated. The meat I got was like eating in a cafeteria. Instant gravy and all. I can not believe that people eat here for these prices! I suppose the only good thing to take away from this dinner, is that my husband and I laughed the entire time because of how weirdly outdated and terrible the food was. We will never forget the experience, that’s for sure!

This hotel and its staff are absolutely lovely. From the time we arrived to the time we left staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Our room was spotlessly clean, the bed was really comfortable and we had everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant where again the staff were really friendly and efficient and the food was perfect. There were three vegetarian options which was more than most other places in the town and really lovely as a vegetarian ( myself) to be offered something other than risotto or vegetable burgers. Breakfast was included and again this was absolutely lovely and so much choice. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back.

Staff food ambience, all perfect. Our 5th stay for a 2 night pre Christmas break and hopefully not the last. Well done team. Every detail is excellent, including the log fire, very welcome when it’s minus 7 as it was on this stay. See you next year, and top marks again, the Sandersons.

No need for a detailed review here - everything was right about our dinner-time visit. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was very good indeed ( I particularly enjoyed my cashew and lemon bake). Five stars for everything, and well deserved

I've just had two perfect nights at the Stow Lodge Hotel, Stow-on-the-wold, Gloucestershire. Situated in the centre of the town, adjacent to the church, this once large Rectory is a perfect location to base yourself for a break in the Cotswolds. It's been run by the same family for 60 years and the current incarnates are doing their ancestors proud. Every whim is catered for speedily, efficiently and with a smile. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. The rooms are airy and spotlessly clean. A thing that's reflected in the rest of the hotel. The feel of the place is olde worlde. There's a welcoming residents lounge with a stunning inglenook fire. The food is sublime. The breakfasts to are to die for and the evening meal menu is extensive but not overwhelming. We had our evening meals both nights we were there and they were perfection. Unfortunately for the family who run the place, they'll definitely see me again.

We tried to have a sit down lunch at two cafes as we were on a coach tour and needed a pit stop. Unfortunately, several were shut on Tuesday and Wednesday. So we stopped in at the Stag Hotel’s pub. The waitress was very efficient and ensured we were in and out in an hour. The food was very good and they have decent veg. Options. They have a HUGE selection of wines and spirits. The decor is upmarket yet arty. A very good address.

Excellent coffee, friendly service, gorgeous setting in the garden. A really memorable morning and would definitely recommend and return.

Visited for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. The Sea bass was delicious as was the roast beef; the vegetable selection was excellent and not over cooked. The syrup sponge for pudding was one of the best ever. Will certainly return when we next visit Stow,

Wonderful meal of roast beef and trimmings. Bright, comfortable restaurant and attentive waiter. Very good value too.

We stayed for 3 nights and whilst the hotel is slightly dated, it is full of character and rooms exceptionally clean. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Whilst we did not eat at the Lodge apart from breakfast, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay...

The Hotel is situated in an ideal location in the centre of Stow in the Wold. It is situated in an ideal setting, and is a very good base to visit the various towns, and villages, and attractions in the Cotswolds. The food is excellent...

Really happy and friendly staff was the first thing i noticed, knowledgeable about the menu too, i had the beef in red wine and cranberry, others had fish and chips, steaks and lasagne bolognese, all were excellent, good value at £100 for the 4 of...

My partner and I stayed at the hotel for one night. We were able to check in to our room early which was an excellent start. The room was charming, very comfortable and of perfectly adequate size given the age of the building. The convenience...

We stayed here for 3 nights in a clean and comfortable room. The first night we asked for fresh milk for our in -room tea - it was replenished without asking every day. That is typical of the happy chatty service here. Food was excellent...

We’ve just enjoyed our fourth stay at Stow lodge and as ever, everything was truly perfect. Ambience, cuisine, staff, and super comfy rooms. We always stay in the main hotel to enjoy maximum comfort, but the coachhouse looks inviting too. The hotel is so central...

We choose to eat in on our first night staying at the hotel. The menu was conventional, and somewhat reminiscent of a good 'pub menu', but presented and served nicely,. Each dish arrived well cooked, with hot food on hot plates, cold on cold, and...

Dined at the Stow Lodge Restaurant on 15th September and enjoyed an excellent meal - so good in fact we went back the next night! Lamb was to die for as was the pork and chicken. Desserts are HUGE and the waiting staff are friendly...

Dinner a deux on a Sunday evening whilst staying nearby on holiday. Felt like we'd walked into a time warp in terms of decor and menu. Early 80s inspired dishes such as salmon and prawn gratin and duck in orange sauce. Was even served in...

Besides the food for breakfast and evening meal being first class. What also made it special was the excellent staff, Ian in the evening was so friendly. Two staff at breakfast were fabulous, quite fun the old gentleman. Breakfast was the best we had had...

Another wonderful stay. Lovely room and wonderful garden which we really made use of the extremely hot weather with drinks from the bar. Cannot fault anything. Very helpful pleasant staff from the bar, restaurant, reception and particularly the housekeeping staff each morning with their smiling...

Just sandwiches for lunch but very nice and well presented. Lovely big garden to sit out on. Friendly and polite staff. We're local and will come again!

This is an excellent hotel. If we were going to Stow again it would be first on list We've had lunch, morning coffees and soft drinks, all excellent Garden is great if you've got the weather.. we did

Went here for dinner twice and it was so pleasant. If we return will definitely stay here rather than the Stag which was dreadful.

Had a very, very nice dinner in this hotel as non residents. Made to feel very welcome and staff were extremely friendly. We were offered a drink in the lounge beforehand as we were slightly early for our booking, but this was not a problem....

We stayed a night here in the hotel which was quite comfortable. We had the most amazing view from our room of the church. In all regards I must praise the hotel and the staff with 1 massive exception. The Restaurant which I strongly advise...

We went to the Stow Lodge Hotel on my birthday - the food was excellent as was the wine that one of my sons chose. The only negative point that I could make was that we were seated in the bar area and the pew...

Slipped into this hotel for a bite of lunch on a rainy day. We just wanted a small lunch and had prawn sandwiches and a bowl of chips. The food was well presented and tasty. The staff were pleasant and friendly.

Did not stay at the hotel however attended for lunch due to beautiful location. On sitting outside, was handed a menu by the waitress who after 20 minutes had still not returned to take our order, preferring instead to serve people who had arrived later...

Enjoyed our evening meal at this lovely hotel, fantastic food served by friendly, attentive, efficient staff, this made our evening very enjoyable. Would highly recommend a visit xx

Excellent food, friendly/efficient staff and lovely accommodation - in the heart of a Cotswolds town. We've been coming here for years - and the high standards haven't changed. The only differences now are the Covid protocols.

As non residents we booked a meal in the bar. The service was excellent, the staff welcoming and the food was delicious, beautifully cooked and piping hot . As someone who is gluten intolerant they were very mindful and accommodating of my needs. Nothing was...

Impeccable service, great food - very traditional hotel and restaurant. We were sat in the bar as the restaurant was busy and the decor is extremely old fashioned but quaint. I had the sirloin steak which came with mushrooms and tomatoes and a choice of...

Had a meal and a few drinks with my partner just on the first night of the hotel’s reopening after the virus outbreak. The staff was very helpful, professional and super friendly. We both had vegetarian meals and both the starters and the mains were...

We had eaten at and also stayed at The Stow Lodge previously and this was for only one night on this occasion. As previously it was clean, comfortable, warm and welcoming. Our evening meal was again outstanding and we were served by a small team...

We enjoyed a nice meal at the Stow Lodge. The meat was lovely and served with vegetables. the staff were good and attentive

Everything you could wish in a small family run hotel .Quaint but comfortable and very clean .Outstanding staff who were both friendly ,helpful and effecient . In fact you could detect a great atmosphere amongst the staff . In fact I cannot remember staying in...

We met up with cousins at this hotel. It was an excellent choice. Small, but nicely planned out. Just on the tip of old fashioned to be very pleasing. We met for coffee, then lunch. The food and service we found a pleasure. We plan...

Another super Christmas treat and our third year running. Everything is excellent here, and a truly cosy hotel. Staff are so helpful, food scrumptious and ambience perfect.. it’s nicer staying in the hotel rather than the coach place as you don’t have a draughty walk...

Fuimos a almorzar con amigos el día de la Feria del Caballo de Otoño Stow cuando la mayoría de los otros restaurantes en Stow estaban cerrados. Tienen un acogedor, pero un pequeño bistró anticuado. Sin embargo, la elección del menú era buena y con precios competitivos.y el nivel de la comida también era bueno, aunque de carácter un poco básico. El personal muy amable.

Nos encanta aquí Visitamos el año pasado durante las vacaciones y reservamos una comida nuevamente este año durante la visita. Comida familiar relajada en el bar el viernes por la noche. Mucha variedad en el menú y comida tradicional bien preparada. ¡Volveremos el año que viene! ¡Para mí, tiene ese encanto anticuado!

A warm welcome from attentive staff, we had 3 courses and enjoyed each one. It was a pleasure to be in this restaurant and the chef and staff are to be congratulated. The food was simply delicious. If I am in the area again I will definitely return. Would thoroughly recommend.

The hotel was very comfortable. Room was small but cosy, Very clean and bed was comfortable. We did not particularly like the location situated in the middle of two busy roads and not within easy walking of Stow.Whilst we enjoyed the food the dinner menu was somewhat limited. Breakfast was good and the portions suited us but anyone with a good appetite might have thought portions rather small.

Facility is wonderful ; Staff makes facility hard to beat in the Cotswolds !!! Restaurant was outstanding with a good variety on the menu . Location is perfect in Stow . Family owned & operated .

Spent two nights here in high class well run hotel. The staff were excellent, room very good, evening meals were of a high standard and good choice.

Modern English cuisine. Well-executed. Great service. Only drawback is lack of mid range wine to support the quality of the food. Still overall a good meal in Stow

感じの良さそうなディナーが出来る店が中心街に無く、ひょっとしたらと思いこちらのホテルに行ってみました。クラシックなホテルに入ってみるとバーがあり、バーテンダーの方に夕食が出来るか聞いてみると、「もちろんですよ」と。飲み物や料理についても気さくに説明してもらえました。イギリス料理でしたが美味しくいただきました。サービスも行き届いていてよかったです。穴場ですね。

Great: food, service, venue highly recommend. Beautiful garden and lovely staff. Value for money in the cotswolds

Este es un gran restaurante de hotel con una buena variedad de comida bellamente preparada y presentada. Mi esposa está en una dieta sin gluten, y se ofrecieron a hacer todos menos uno de los platos principales sin gluten a pedido. Todo el personal estaba increíblemente bien informado, sabiendo lo que estaba libre de gluten y lo que no, sin necesidad de consultar libros o la cocina. El servicio fue atento sin ser intrusivo. Una experiencia culinaria realmente buena. Es una pena que el restaurante no esté abierto a la hora del almuerzo.

We had a really exceptional meal, this coupled with first class service, at a price below our expectations, what’s not too love! Very much recommend 👍

Very good meal, nicely served by pleasant staff, at very good value. Had difficulty finding somewhere in Stow that provided hot lunches. Glad we found this

Great hotel staff were really friendly great outdoor area fantastic base for the Cotswolds special mention for Antony who is gent and a credit to the hotel we will let him know when Uber arrives in stow on the wold

Comimos en el bar, y aunque era 1. 45 cuando llegamos y dejaron de servir el almuerzo a las 2 pm, Debbie nos recibió y nos dio la opción de sentarse. Ambos decidimos por la mitad de Pollo, Debbie verificó si todavía estaban disponibles, lo que era, fue una gran elección. El pollo y las verduras eran excelentes, al igual que el servicio de Debbie y Anthony que eran atentos y muy amables. Recomendaría.

This is one of the best places that we have been to in the UK. The food was incredible as was the service. The atmosphere is very vintage and very nice and comfortable. Definitely worth a visit.

Called in at this charming hotel for a coffee whilst visiting this charming village. The hotel was very welcoming, sat in a lovely room with a log fire . Just what was needed on a cold day . Coffee was also very nice.

Slightly off the beaten off the beaten path, this Restaurant is usually very full at lunch time. Food quality and price is acceptable, but service is slow and cumbersome. Orders have to be placed at the Bar. Ordered a 'Kir Royale' and got a small bottle of Prosecco. I repeated that I wanted a Kir Royale as mentioned in their Menu, but the waiter insisted that this consisted of a small bottle of Prosecco. I accepted this, but evidently the Restaurant does not know what a Kir Royale is..... Payment at the Bar was painfully slow as well.

Cuando visitamos a nuestra madre que vive en la localidad, varias veces cenamos en el bar del hotel. La comida ha sido infaliblemente de primera categoría y el servicio es muy amable y servicial. El menú es variado, con una selección de especiales adicionales y lo consideramos muy bueno. Todo lo hace para una experiencia muy agradable.

Just enjoyed a lovely evening meal in the bar at Stow Lodge. Absolutely nothing to fault - well cooked hot food, plenty of choice and served by a very pleasant young man. Good prices and nice atmosphere - thank you.

Pasé dos noches separadas comiendo en el restaurante una noche y el bar la segunda vez en ambas ocasiones se sirvió comida y la calidad de la comida fue de un estándar muy alto

This restaurant, in the Stow Lodge Hotel, is very good. Many menu choices, well prepared, with locally sourced ingredients. Attentive service.

Gran hotel, en el que nos hemos alojado durante 25 años. Administrado por una familia, el personal es genial al igual que la comida casera con una buena selección de vinos. Único hotel en Stow con un hermoso jardín que siempre está impecable, con almuerzo y té. Comedor bien decorado al igual que las habitaciones que están decoradas y mantenidas a un alto nivel.

Had a very nice meal at this beautiful Inn. Food was well done and variety was welcome. At times the service was a bit slow but not to extent that it significantly detracted from a nice evening.

When approaching the entrance a big sign on the door and states that children under 5y are not allowed in the restaurant. We found this unacceptable and will not back, also not when our daughter turns five.

Stayed here last week for 7 nights in this lovely family owned hotel. From the moment you see the beautiful garden grounds you know you are in for a treat. And so it proved. Service from the staff was second to none and the attention to detail in the restaurant made you feel like royalty. The food was also of a high standard. We stayed in the Coach House and the room was spacious and lovely. Unfortunately it backs onto the main road and becomes noisy from about 5am. Worse than that the local church chimes on the hour throughout the night. Coupled with the current heatwave it was impossible to sleep. Highly recommend this hotel but make sure you stay in the main building

We haven't visited Stow lodge in 12 years and decided to take my 12 year old daughter there for dinner in the bar. We couldn't have had a better meal or better service. The bartender whose name I have forgotten but lives in Bourton couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. I asked if he knew how to make what we call here in the States a Shirley Temple, for my daughter. He had not heard of it but said he would google it and see if he could make her one. Wow what service. He was able to make it and my daughter loved it. We even went back the next night and she had it again. My husband had the BBQ chicken, I had the fish and chips and my daughter had lasagna the 1st night and BBQ chicken the 2nd night. All were excellent. The cook even gave extra chips as he thought he may have overcooked my daughters 1st batch. She was thrilled extra chips! We couldn't have asked for a better experience and the bartender was a delight to talk with. Thank you for such a wonderful meal. Hopefully it won't be another 12 years before we return for another visit from the States.

Massive choice of six starters, eight mains plus five specials. You fancy it ,just ask, they will have it

I chose lamb and mint sauce and it was the best lamb I have tasted in years. The vegetables were cooked correctly and very tasty, especially the carrots!.

In Stow last week for a spot of retail therapy with my wife, we stopped off at The Stow Lodge for lunch, and we're very glad we did.

Our last night in Stow so we decided to try the Stow Lodge. A charming old fashioned hotel with a lovely dining room. The meal was 1st class & we will definitely be returning the next time we visit The Cotswolds. Thank you.

Have stayed in this hotel previously and wish we had this time. However, we dined here and had a very nice meal. All the staff were friendly and helpful: nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend. Would return.

this is not the first time we stayed here but the good standard remains. The rooms are clean and very well maintained. The breakfast choice is very good and everything is served to order. ALL STAFF at hotel are welcoming and friendly. Not the cheapest option in the town but is good value for money.

The weather was beautiful, so we were looking for a place to eat a light luncheon outside. We settled for the Stow Lodge Hotel. They have a quiet dining area reserved for guests. The food was excellent, I had the day’s soup, squash with coriander and my husband had grilled haddock with carrots, kale and potatoes. There was a full service restaurant inside, but they didn’t take reservations.

Nice to go to a restaurant as a change of pace from pub food. (This review is for the main restaurant, not the bar in the hotel.) This place is great. Cloth napkins, tablecloths, etc. We enjoyed the Asparagus starter, the Grilled Fillet of Beef with Stilton sauce, braised Lamb rump and Chicken in peppercorn sauce. All were terrific. All came with additional veggies and potatoes as side dishes (2 kinds of each) which really added up to too much food, but it was good 'n tasty. We had to skip dessert unfortunately. The staff was very hard working, always hustling around. But very friendly and helpful. The ambiance in the place was great. One of the better wine lists we've seen so far on this trip, but then again, we've mostly been to pubs. We would go back!

We have been visiting the restaurant in this delightful family run hotel for 18yrs on our wedding anniversary & have never been disappointed. This year we ate in the restaurant twice & in the bar with a group of friends on the final night of our stay in Stow-on-the-Wold. As usual the menu choice was extensive, the service was excellent, the food arrived quickly, was piping hot, plentiful, absolutely delicious & extremely good value. The staff are always friendly & welcoming & appear genuinely pleased to see you again. I can honestly say that this is my all time favourite place to eat & I am already looking forward to returning next year.

Came here for a weekend break - sadly we like lots of others were in romms across the carpark in the old stables which run alongside a busy main road. Soundproofing did block most of the noise but it was not the same as actually staying in the hotel The rooms themselves were big clean and warm. Resteraunt looked a bit dated and there was no real ales on draft, Service was friendly but a bit slow - breakfast was not self service but good quality.

We had one hour to get a meal in Stow on the Wold, and we made it in 55 minutes. Lamb, meat pie, fish and chips, ham, pork were all tried by our family. The mushroom soup got rave reviews, and everyone was happy with lunch.

Un lugar de sueños, estar alojado alli fue toda una experiencia, tanto como tomar una cerveza bien helada en sus jardines, te transporta a otra epoca, excelente atencion por donde lo mires, aunque no te alojes alli, disfruta de su bar y sus jardines, imperdible...

We took a friend after church. The Sunday Roast was excellent. We each had something different. Pork Chicken and Beef. We should have but did not have reservations. They fit us in. Service was a little slow, but seeing the crowd and that we did not have reservations, we think they did well.

meal before travelling home,after partners sons wedding.

Didn't stay at the hotel but ate there each evening in the bar restaurant, very warm welcome and made to feel at ease and at home.

really clean, spotless hotel, cosy, welcoming public rooms, excellant restaurant, staff all good, friendly, food all nicely presented, menus changed everyday, great breakfasts, good choice, eggs cooked perfectly everytime, couldn't fault it.

This grand old hotel is also a posh restaurant. Rooms are pricey, but the food ranges from average cost for pubs in Stow up to very expensive for special fare. Wonderful setting. The church chimes now cease to ring after 10 PM

After reviewing both menus we decided to eat in the bar. The place was almost empty and the bartender was quite friendly and chatted with us. We chose a table by the window and perused the menu. The ordering is done at the bar for all food and drink, but he told us in advance so we knew the process. He was helpful in describing the dishes and answering questions. There were lots of choices for entrees and desserts. The menu was quite extensive and there was also a board with lots of daily specials. I would definitely recommend eating at the bar.

Meeting place with friends. On a very wet miserable "summer" day we were warmly welcomed and all enjoyed well cooked and presented meal both main & dessert - all reasonably priced. Just a comment that not having a huge appetite I had to leave food (I don't like doing that) perhaps portions could be reduced slightly.

Tuvimos una excelente comida en el bar en el hotel. Los campos de ambos eran buenas y platos principales de filete y pollo asado muy buena y sabrosa. Junto con un servicio muy amable toda la experiencia fue impecable. Altamente recomendado

We sat in the gorgeous bar area and had a wonderful meal. Three of us had the beef and one had the lamb dinner. Excellent. And excellent desserts too.

Booked a table for 2, on arrival showed to our table, given the menu then ordered our meal, Tony had soup, French Onion, then Gammon, 2 fried eggs, peas and Chips, then lemon sorbet. An excellent meal, the best sorbet ever. I had Deep Fried Haddock, chips and peas, tarter sauce and slice of lemon which came in a silver juice extractor. Then I had Banana Butterscotch Sundae. Excellent, we both enjoyed our meals very much. The service was excellent too, the young man who looked after us was a true gentleman, kind and helpful.

did not use the main restaurant but the bar meal was fine good value for money pub grub. we sat in the room with a large open fire which felt very country manor.

We went here 2 nights on the run. One in the restaurant and one having bar meal. Both were great and very enjoyable. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended and a lovely environment, especially the bar.

When I telephone booked our evening table I was informed the restaurant did not open until 7pm. We arrived about 10 mins early only to be sharply reminded that we we're early. We we're offered nowhere to sit but instructed to stand and wait in a corridor outside the restaurant until it opened. Whilst this was only a matter of minutes we felt this was very unwelcoming.Having said that, the restaurant was nicely set out in a large pleasant room. Staff were very attentive and service was prompt. Good menu choices and all the food we were served was of a high standard and sensibly priced. Presentation was good but in a retro style, i.e. veg served in metal tureen.

Looking for a late (for Britain) cup of tea and Stow Lodge didn't hesitate to serve us in their cosy comfortable lounge. The fire was going too. A delight.

Had a lovely Roast Beef lunch, Beef was delicious service was great, from Anthony. My only small problem was that there was only one small roast potato, I think it would be better to have no mash which again was a very small portion and go with more roast potatoes which every one enjoys.Would recommend this hotel.

I apologise for writing another review for this wonderful Hotel which we have visited for our wedding anniversary meal for the last 16 years. Once again, from the moment we walked into the restaurant we were made to feel very special. My chair was moved out for me to sit down and the linen napkin placed on lap. A jug of iced water, which was poured for us, arrived with the menus and we were given just the right amount of time to make our choices. The menu is very tradional with a good variety and there is a very extensive wine list. I opted for their home made chicken pate to start,roast beef,Yorkshire pudding and accompanying vegetables for main, raspberry pavlova for dessert and as usual I was not disappointed. For the quality of food, the silver service received and the Hotel ambience you certainly get value for money and it is without a doubt my favourite place to eat. We will definitely be returning next year.

We have been to the Cotswolds 3 times in 15 years. The first time about 15 years ago we happened upon Stow Lodge Hotel Restaurant and had a lovely 3-course meal there. Ten years ago I received a gift of a hotel stay (not at Stow Lodge) for my 40th Birthday and we dined there again. Once again, a fantastic 3-course meal and service.Last week we stayed in Blockley and on a day out to Stow, were looking for an evening meal and thought...shall we chance it again?We booked a meal for 7.30pm. The hotel is comfortably charming, if you are looking for modernism, you will be disappointed. However it was the same as before, cosy, warm and inviting. Upon arrival we were greeted by our names. The 3-course table d'hôte menu was varied and the food absolutely wonderful. The staff were charming and attentive just like they have been in the past.I am absolutely stunned that their service, food and ambiance have not waned over the years. They are a first class outfit and you will be hard pressed to find such lovely staff, food and service anywhere else.I wish I could give them 10 stars!