THE STROUD HOTEL, Stroud (Gloucestershire)

The Stroud Hotel offers 20 rooms including family rooms with private bathrooms and garden or city views. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, work desks, and streaming services, while the pantry on each floor supplies extra towels, toiletries, cold water, and milk. The Butterfly Suite includes a freestanding bathtub in the living area, and guests receive a free upgrade upon availability.

The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine with menus for special diets, including gluten-free options, and offers a full English/Irish breakfast as well as continental and à la carte choices. The bar features a Wednesday steak night and a Sunday roast with live jazz, accompanied by non-alcoholic grown-up drinks and cocktails. Guests can dine on the refurbished outdoor terrace, a small beer garden that is a sun trap for cocktails.

Located 50 meters from Stroud train station, the hotel provides easy access to Kingsholm Stadium (17 km) and Gloucester Cathedral (16 km). Express check-in and check-out services are available, and public transport options alongside the station enhance travel within Gloucestershire. Parking is limited to five spaces on a first-come basis, with cheap paid parking at Cheapside car park (free 5 pm to 8 am).

The hotel provides dedicated child services and family rooms catering to larger groups, with a welcoming atmosphere for families traveling with babies or young children. Dogs are allowed for an additional charge, with pet baskets and pet bowls available on request. Nearby attractions include Cotswold Water Park, and the hotel's central location allows a 5-10 minute walk to shops, pubs, and supermarkets.

The refurbished outdoor terrace offers a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, open throughout the year for guests to enjoy drinks or coffee. The hotel emphasizes sustainability policies, using reclaimed wood furnishings and sourcing local ingredients for the restaurant. A continental breakfast with fresh fruit and thick bread for toasting complements the hot breakfast options, all served in the stylish bar and restaurant area.

Accommodations: Butterfly Suite with freestanding bathtub

Dining: Wednesday steak night and Sunday roast with live jazz

Location: 50 meters from Stroud train station

Convenience: Express check-in/out and pantry on each floor

Family: Pet-friendly with pet baskets and pet bowls

Sustainability: Reclaimed wood furnishings and local sourcing