StayScore
90/100
Cirencester
Wild Thyme & Honey
StayScore
89
/100
Confidence: High
Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, GL7 5RS, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★3-star hotel
Wild Thyme & Honey sits in the village of Ampney Crucis, just outside Cirencester in the Cotswolds. The property combines a country-inn style hotel with an on-site pub and restaurant, The Crown at Ampney Brook, plus private-dining spaces and an outdoor terrace beside the brook. Bedrooms and suites are offered, including an apartment with a hot tub and barrel sauna; the hotel also operates dog‑friendly rooms and provides bar and dining service with seasonal menus.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 89/100
The Wild Thyme & Honey in Ampney Crucis, just outside Cirencester, suits travellers after a sociable Cotswolds bolt‑hole where village charm meets pub dining. It appeals most to guests who want countryside character, easy access to Cirencester's market‑town attractions and a riverside terrace with private‑dining options for celebratory meals. The property's pub-restaurant focus and dog‑friendly approach make it a practical, characterful choice for weekend breaks, walkers and small groups wanting a lively country‑inn rather than a secluded rural retreat.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsAirport shuttleTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarVery good breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Village pub-hotel with a riverside terrace and private-dining options
- ✓ Good base for Cirencester, local walks and Cotswolds exploring
- ✓ Dog-friendly, characterful country-inn vibe rather than a sleek rural resort
Things to know
- • Better suited to travellers seeking a sociable country-inn experience than complete rural seclusion
- • Ampney Crucis is lightly served by public transport, so stays tend to be more car-dependent
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Top attractions
- 1.Abbey Grounds 2.6 mi
- 2.St Mary's Abbey 2.7 mi
- 3.Cirencester Air Raid Shelter 2.8 mi
- 4.Corinium Museum 2.9 mi
- 5.Ashton Keynes Castle 4.6 mi
Transport
- 1.Bus · Crown of Crucis Hotel 50 yd
- 2.Bus · Preston Toll Bar 1.9 mi
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