The Old Vicarage , Ross Road , Christchurch, Coleford, GL16 7NS, United Kingdom
#1 of 23 hotels in Coleford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 90 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 August 2025
David
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn’t like.
Amazing building with so much character and charm. Kay was welcoming and always happy to offer advice or help when needed. Also having chalk to draw on the slate placemats was a lovely touch and a great way to start the day. Excellent location right on there doorstep of Symonds Yat and the Cycle Centre.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Michelle
United KingdomNothing!
Kay was a fabulous host in this lovely and very unusualB&B. we had a 3 bedroom suite which had everything we could wish for from premises that were previously a vicarage. The breakfast was perfectly cooked to order. And the beautiful garden was a treasure. Cannot fault.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Colin
United StatesNo one in the UK cooks dinner on Monday nights! No window screens means limited fresh air. Air freshener would control the old, musty air since it is an old house as advertised.
Host family was excellent. Breakfast was excellent. Driveway was sketchy ;)
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Mandip
United KingdomGreat character of the building and owners. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Alison
SpainKay is a lovely host who makes marvellous breakfasts. She was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Julie
AustraliaNothing this was the perfect B&B.
Perfect home to stay. This was the absolute best. Hosts Kay & Ian were fantastic. Suite was everything we expected & more. Quirky interior. Wish we could have extended our stay. Comfy beds. Breakfast was the best we’ve had. Walking distance to pub for dinner. Garden’s beautiful. Just the most perfect B&B. Will be back and thoroughly recommend the experience.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Hanson
United KingdomLovely, old world charm with high end rooms, furniture, tea/coffee, toiletries, everything!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Diana
United KingdomDelightfully quirky
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Alastair
United KingdomNothing!!
Very welcoming owners. Lovely house full of character. Beautiful rooms with comfy beds, tea and coffee facilities. Big choice at breakfast. The entire visit was a delight, Would definitely stay again and have no reservations in recommending this superb residence..
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Joanne
United KingdomBeautiful house. Lovely, welcoming host Clean and very quiet
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Ian
United KingdomSuch friendly and accommodating hosts. Comfy beds. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Marian
United KingdomKay was a fabulous hostess and makes the very best breakfasts!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Fern
United KingdomNothing!
Kay was amazing- warm, friendly and made us feel at home. Space was huge and accommodated our family of 4. So cosy, everything we needed. Breakfast was gorgeous!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Sarah
United KingdomVery kind hospitality, comfortable beds and lovely facilities. The suite was very clean and well-maintained.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Rachel
United KingdomBeautiful building with an unbelievably warm welcome. Made to feel very special because of the outstanding service - from a roaring fire for us to enjoy to an excellent breakfast. Beds were very comfortable and we had more than enough space for way more than the 2 of us. Thank you so much for welcoming us and making our stay so fun and special.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Mark
United KingdomVery unusual with lots of artifacts! Spacious accommodation with a nice lunge downstairs. Very close to our mountain biking destination
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Jsgskydive
United KingdomNothing - it suited us perfectly and we loved it.
Breakfast was super. Location for walking in the forest or accessing other areas excellent. the Grad2 listed property was full and of character and charm, our hostess could not be more helpful and looked after us brilliantly.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Alun
United Kingdomn/a
Breakfast, rooms, bed, location, host
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Nicola
United KingdomWe only stopped the one night but the hosts were very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was a good one. Highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Mark
United KingdomLack of extractor fan in the shared toilet
Old with lots of character, very interesting and accommodating
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Alison
United KingdomA better, more powerful hairdryer would be an improvement.
The breakfast, cooked to order, was exceptional. The kindness and hospitality of the hostess was wonderful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Agnes
United KingdomN/a
Beautiful house with original features , furniture and lovely garden. Off street parking. Great location for local attractions. Bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Kay has been an amazing host.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Ford
United KingdomWhen I booked our two night stay, it was mainly on the basis of convenience - I was just looking for a decent place that could accommodate our party of two couples and a young child, close to the venue of the family wedding that we were attending. In the event, The Old Vicarage turned out to be an absolute gem - welcoming, very comfortable and wonderfully characterful. Our stay there enhanced our enjoyment of an already very special weekend.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Lachezar
United KingdomIt'd be very hard for me to find and list something I didn't like about it.
The place was an absolute charm & character, exactly what I was expecting. It's very quiet, cosy and comfortable to sleep in. It felt like a travel back in time in only the most positive ways. The decoration and the furniture were so vintage and a memory of a bygone era. And the best part was, that everything was so clean and spotless. Kay was an amazing host, she was so polite and inviting, happy to show us around and explain about the property. In the morning, she made us all three a rich & delicious breakfast with some tea and coffee. Thanks for the experience, Kay!
Stayed in July 2024
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