Gloucester Homestays

We'd initially booked the Quays Room - positioned as ”executive plus” on the website. Making the usual allowances for the building being old, this was a horrible room. The carpet looked like it needed a deep, deep clean; the ceiling had massive cracks, but the real kicker was the windows. The website for the hotel says: ”Located on the first floor of the manor house, this room offers views of the roof top terrace.” Does it, though? Or does one window look out onto a small area surrounded by walls on all four sides? Kind of an accidental void caused by the layout, rather than the sort of thing you'd expect from a ”roof terrace”. As a side note, you could gain access to this - ahem - terrace via an unlocked door in the corridor, which means that literally anyone could, should they choose, pitch up outside your bedroom window. Hold on, though - it's a dual aspect room. The second window looks out on a scene so grim they've permanently boarded it up with wooden slats, which you can fiddle with and squint through to see some more roofs. Absolutely understand that not every room can look out onto the Gloucestershire coutryside, but if you're booking a room pitched as being not merely executive, but executive plus, and priced accordingly, you don't expect to wind up in a space that would have been considered a bit much for the First Mrs Rochester. We elected to change rooms - paying a whack extra for a room above the spa. Like the Quays, this also wasn't worth the price being asked, but we rationalised that the additional £40 a night was a surcharge in order to not be spending time in the miserable Executive Plus level. The spa side of the hotel is better - it felt a lot cleaner, the rooms are currently being renovated and upgraded (ominous that a management response here says they're only overhauling 20 of their bedrooms, as this implies the Tumbledown Manor side are going to be left untouched.) The walk-in shower is brilliant, but feel sorry for the cleaning staff as the floor hasn't been laid properly so it doesn't quite drain properly and must be a faff to clean. The rooms further up the corridor appear to have actual, proper balconies - ours didn't, as the pool was beneath us and for some reason they'd decided we weren't allowed to get onto the terrace outside our room. We had a bit of a view across the garden to the trees, although much of it was of the green roof of the pool. You can't control the temperature of the room at all - the first night it was way too hot, but there wasn't even an off switch for the heated towel rail. We opened the windows and just about made the room bearable. The common areas of the hotel had radiators blasting out at high levels - maybe something was broken as a lot of doors were propped open the next, more bearable, day (including external doors, which was cooling but interesting from a security perspective.) Ironically, this part of the hotel has an actual roof terrace, with seating and views, which would

Stayed for two nights on the 24/25 August. The images on there website is not a true reflection of what we actually experienced. The mattress was really thin and uncomfortable. There was no door to the shower cubicle. Once flushed the toilet took over an hour to refill, did report the problem but nothing was done. As for breakfast not the best experience, on both days had to ask for cutlery. The spoons that were there for cereals were soup spoons, the glasses for fruit juice were clearly dirty. The toaster didn’t work properly. The first day at breakfast the waitress looked as if she didn’t want to be bothered, she was even serving you with her coat on very unprofessional. Overall not a good experience. Won’t be recommending this place.

When you stay at The Mooringpost in Gloucester, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Gloucester Quays and Cheltenham Racecourse. This inn is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Forest of Dean and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gloucester Folk Museum.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this inn include wedding services and a picnic area.Satisfy your appetite with Modern European cuisine at The Lock Keepers, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at The Thatch Inn in Gloucester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gloucester Quays and The Barn Owl Centre. This inn is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Forest of Dean.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At The Thatch Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Friary House Serviced Apartments by Roomsbooked - 24Hr Reception, you'll be centrally located in Gloucester, within a 5-minute walk of Gloucester Quays and St Mary de Crypt Church. This apartment is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Forest of Dean.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. 48-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.

With a stay at Nelson Serviced Apartments in Gloucester, you'll be steps from Gloucester Quays and St Mary de Crypt Church. This apartment is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Forest of Dean.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 45-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Having read the reviews on here I had a vague idea of what to expect and wasn't looking forward to it.... how wrong I was to trust some of these reviews! Yes it's in a bit of a rough and ready area and there are some shady characters hanging around in the evening... however don't bother them and they don't bother you. Parking is as advertised out front and space for about 3 cars but I believe you can park outside no 74 too. The building itself is very clean and tidy once inside albeit a little dated in places. I didn't use the breakfast included with my room as had other plans but I did check out the breakfast/kitchen area and was very impressed at how clean and modern it was and how many seats were available overlooking a well kept garden. I had room 205 at the very top of the property overlooking the street and found it to be very clean. Nice clean bedding and towels provided as well as tea and coffee facilities although I was missing a spoon which was a bit annoying but I didn't let it ruin my day like some would. The bathroom was clean and had enough toilet roll for my stay, the shower did have a bit of the beading hanging off at the bottom and a bit of mould around the edges but it's not the end of the world and I survived. The sink provided very hot water from the hot tap but the cold tap did turn when I used it which was comical however it still worked as it should, i have mentioned it in the review to the hotel as I didn't see any of the owners whilst there. Would I stay again... probably not as I don't plan on going back to Gloucester anytime soon but if I were to go back I certainly would consider it as the room was almost 50% cheaper than alternatives in the same area! Oh and if you're over 16 and have a driving licence there are a few VOI scooter parking areas nearby which are a great way to get around for 17p per minute!!

With a stay at Saul Farm in Gloucester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Gloucester Quays and The Barn Owl Centre. This bed & breakfast is 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Forest of Dean and 26 mi (41.8 km) from Wye Valley.A complimentary full breakfast is included.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.

Sitting by an open fire on a cold Sunday afternoon we knew we were in for a treat as the aroma of the carvery reached us. We had been welcomed by Kaz and Steve earlier and settled down. The Linden Tree has a traditional decor and quiz nights and pool tournaments are organised. There is a skittle alley too. The food is always tasty and fresh and I especially enjoy the Sunday lunch which has a good choice of meats and vegetables and is amazing value. I recommend adding more roast potatoes than you think you'll eat....they're so tasty you'll soon polish them off!

This is a functional little hotel that is close to the train station. Don't expect luxury, but you can expect friendly and warm service, and a spacious room. The reason I booked this hotel was due to the rail strikes. I was on a business trip and meant to be taking the train to London that evening but wasn't able to. Furthermore, it was the Cheltenham races and all the other places had already been booked out. This room was a lifesaver for me. I was exhausted from an intense itinerary and needed a place to sleep and freshen up. I was pointed to the supermarket close by. As there were all the cutlery and even a microwave in the room, I had no issues rustling up a hot meal for myself. I am giving this hotel a high rating because the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I just want to make it very clear that guests need to understand this is not a fancy establishment designed for holidaying, but if you are travelling for work purposes, this will come close to being home away from home.