Stow on the Wold

The Old Stocks Inn

Name: The Old Stocks Inn
Address: Market Square, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AF, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Market Square, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AF, United Kingdom

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★★★★★5-star hotel

The Old Stocks Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds, facing the village green where the town’s historic penal stocks stand. The boutique hotel has 16 guestrooms and on-site dining, including a restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes, together with a bar, cocktail lounge, conservatory and garden rooms. Guest facilities include free Wi‑Fi and a small number of on-site parking spaces.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

93/100

9/10

4.6/5

4.8/5

Scores last verified: 10 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 93/100

The Old Stocks Inn is best suited to travellers who want a quintessential Cotswolds stay in a compact, characterful base on Stow-on-the-Wold’s historic village green. Its appeal is strongest for guests who value period charm, a lively village atmosphere and memorable dining over a remote, rural hideaway. The 17th-century coaching inn works well for short breaks focused on food, village wandering and exploring nearby Cotswold towns, while feeling cosier and more personal than a larger countryside hotel.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingFree WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsTea/coffee maker in all roomsBar

Highlights

✓ Picturesque village green location in Stow-on-the-Wold, facing the historic penal stocks
✓ 17th-century coaching inn charm with a small, boutique scale
✓ Restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes and cosy bars make it a top pick for food-led short breaks

Things to know

• Limited on-site parking; drivers may find spaces tight at peak times
• Central village location brings a lively atmosphere that may feel busy for those seeking complete tranquillity

Hotel surroundings