Tetbury

The Royal Oak

Name: The Royal Oak
Address: Cirencester Road, Tetbury, GL8 8EY, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Cirencester Road, Tetbury, GL8 8EY, United Kingdom

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★★★★4-star hotel

The Royal Oak in Tetbury is a late 18th-century free house restored in 2013, operating as a pub with an upstairs restaurant and a classic saloon bar featuring an Art Deco piano and a vintage jukebox. The property offers six en suite bedrooms — including a mezzanine Oak Lodge and three dog-friendly ground-floor rooms — with breakfast included, free Wi‑Fi and on-site parking. It is within easy walking distance of Tetbury town centre and nearby Cotswold walks.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

89/100

8.7/10

4.5/5

Scores last verified: 10 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 89/100

The Royal Oak is best suited to travellers who want a cosy Cotswold inn experience with Tetbury town within easy walking distance. Its appeal is strongest for guests who favour period character, a lively pub-and-restaurant atmosphere and vintage touches — the Art Deco piano and jukebox give it a distinctive, sociable charm — over a slick boutique or remote countryside hideaway. The hotel works well as a base for short breaks, food-focused stays and walkers wanting immediate access to local shops, pubs and Cotswold trails.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingFree WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsFacilities for disabled guestsTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarSuperb breakfast

Highlights

✓ Period free house charm with a vintage saloon bar, Art Deco piano and jukebox
✓ Short walk to Tetbury town centre and immediate access to Cotswold walks
✓ Small, intimate scale ideal for couples, walkers and short country breaks

Things to know

• Pub-centred vibe can be lively at night — not the best pick for seeking total tranquillity
• Limited number of rooms gives an intimate feel but reduced availability at busier weekends

Hotel surroundings