Hotele niedaleko Marist Convent, Nympsfield

Beautiful building in stunning grounds with a very stately home appearance. Staff were friendly and helpful, we stayed in a suite which was very luxurious but somewhat confusingly does not have a room number but the name of a poet, however when we were handed the keys the receptionist only mentioned the room number…several minutes later after wandering around in circles looking for the rooms marked as the location for 22-27 we discovered that the e-key wallet had the name Kipling as well as 26…that made it a bit easier. We eat at the restaurant the first evening and the bistro the second evening, food was very good and service quick and attentive at both locations, however the lighting at both was a bit too romantic for my eyes and i struggled to read the menu in the “atmospheric” lighting particularly in the Atrium Bistro. One of the reasons we booked was because of the EV Charging facility and although not a fault of the hotel it was very annoying to see vehicles parked at this location who either could not use the Tesla chargers (other manufacturers EV’s) or had parked at these location with 3 pin plug connections draped out of windows and taking up several spaces. I did actually manage to get a charge the two nights we were there but people should be a bit more thoughtful when using these facilities and park elsewhere once charged or if they cannot charge. The management seemed to shrug their shoulders at this when I complained. The room was of a good size and fittings were excellent along with the en-suite, The windows rattled a bit at night but you have to expect this at this type of building, very comfortable bed which was very large . A good location for touring the area with Gloucester Cathedral, Wotton on the edge, Westonbirt Arboretum all within a short drive.

Rooms themselves are very clean and modern but unfortunately the pool and it’s facilities were very dirty. Especially in the steam room. Very difficult to relax in there. Staff are very polite. The hotel is being renovated at the moment so you will see quite a lot of construction in the corridors and there is no working lift.

We were helped upstairs with our luggage when we arrived in spite of being rather early for check in. The apartment is very well equipped. We were amazed to find a dishwasher. The two large double beds were very comfortable. The shower was amazing. All in all, we were delighted with the accommodation. If you are planning to book this accommodation, please be aware that the stairs to the bedrooms may be a little difficult for some. However, help was on hand with luggage which was excellent. We didn't sample the food as we were out (at the 3 Choirs Festival) in the evenings as well as day time.

It was very late when we arrived, but the store was waiting for us, which was so heartwarming☺️

Room was ok. Sofa bed (used by our son) was uncomfortable - he could feel the slats underneath. Breakfast also ok but croissants cold and tough. Although the hotel was accommodating to dogs last year when we stayed and very friendly staff wise, our stay this year was met with indifferent to unfriendly staff and we were told our dog was unable to accompany us to breakfast (again different to last year). This meant breakfasting in shifts (no idea what single travellers with dogs do) This was also different to our experience in Taunton Holiday Inn Express where our dog could stay with us for breakfast and staff were really friendly and helpful. For £146, this is not a budget option and the company might want to coordinate its policy on whether it wants dogs to stay or not as it's confusing for customers. Won't be staying again.