Surrounded by 26 acres of beautiful grounds, Royal George Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, real ales, and serves food all day. Set on the Cotswold Way, it is 15 minutes' drive from Cheltenham and Gloucester. Each room is slightly different in style, but all include a satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a bathroom. Some rooms open onto the garden. Traditional meals and lighter snacks are served every day, until 22:00. The Royal George often hosts live music or a quiz in the evening. Outdoor dining is possible in the garden and heated terrace. Located in Birdlip village, the 18th-century hotel has a free car park and fine views over the peaceful Gloucestershire countryside. The M5 is about 5 miles away, and Bristol and Swindon are less than 1 hour's drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
6.4
High score for Birdlip
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    On the path of the Cotswold way. Good restaurant and bar. Room was spacious.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were very happy with our welcome to the hotel, the efficient staff , good food and comfortable accommodation. Also enjoyed the live music in the bar on Saturday evening. The packed lunches, supplied by the hotel, for our two day stone...
  • Jeannine
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, room and bathroom, especially the shower
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    All in house services after a long day of walking. Comfortable. Friendly staff.
  • Jody
    United States of America United States of America
    Charming hotel with a great restaurant/pub. The grounds were nice, with outdoor seating for dining (if you catch good weather). And out the door, around the corner you’ll find entry to the Cotswold Way - a hundred mile long walking path through...
  • Janet
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff at the front desk and in the restaurant were all very helpful and courteous. Our room was great - super comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay again.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice inn and the most curteous staff. Comfortable bed, great shower, and a fabulous breakfast. Dinner was delicious. Wished we were able to sit in the expansive outdoor garden area but the weather was a bit cool for that.
  • Karina
    United States of America United States of America
    Very quaint hotel. We were looking towards the garden. Room super comfortable, excellent clean bathroom.
  • Christina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super location for walking the Cotswold Way. Super comfortable and a,warm welcome from friendly helpful staff. Not a gourmet menu but tasty, good food which is exactly what we wanted. And.... a bath!!!! Never get rid of the baths in the rooms.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenient location on the Cotswold Way. Neat old building with very modern and comfortable and clean rooms.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it dog friendly

    Our bar area is dog friendly and we do have dog friendly rooms, however these need to be booked in advance, as to check availability.
    Answered on 1 March 2020
  • Is this ok for wheelchair use

    Evening, We have Twin and Superior rooms on the ground floor with wheelchair access. I hope this helps. Thankyou for your query. ..
    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • Check in time

    Check in is at 2pm
    Answered on 1 March 2020
  • Hi, Do any of your rooms have walk in showers? My mother is 87 and isn't able to climb into a bath Thank You

    I'm sorry unfortunately not, all our showers are over a bath.
    Answered on 1 March 2020
  • Do you serve cooked breakfast...bacon eggs etc

    Hi, Yes we do serve a full cooked breakfast, along with many other delicious breakfast dishes .Thankyou
    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • Is this hotel pet friendly?

    Hi there, We are pet friendly yes. We have a number of Pet friendly bedrooms and pets are permitted into the bar area. Should you wish to book a pet f..
    Answered on 29 June 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Functions and weddings are held most weekends, with music stopping at midnight.

A penalty of GBP 50 is charged for rooms found to have been smoked in.

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

Please inform Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns

  • Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Room options at Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns is 500 feet from the center of Birdlip. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.