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3 out of 5
Tibbiwell Lodge - B&B
Tibbiwell Lane, Painswick, Stroud, England

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give it a miss!
Difficulty parking on arrival. Had to park between a works lorry which moved to one side for us and a fork lift. Room small, poorly furnished, one drawer in room, half size wardrobe containing an electric box hung on wire. No tea or coffee facilities in room. ‘Private’ bathroom along landing. Very small old tv with screen held in place by room fan. Remove shoes at outer door. Twin beds comfy. Breakfast ok. We only stayed for the one night, having booked for 3 nights, but was still charged the full 3 night’s rate of £360. Hosts words were “loads of people ask me to reduce the price, but I don’t do that”. It wasn’t just our opinions then? Very disappointing. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Tibbiwell Lodge is run in a way that shows why they love what they do. The place is adorable, clean, exactly as pictures show but actually better, and the hosts are amazing - friendly, accommodating, and extremely hospitable. The grounds are amidst the beauty of the entire village and surroundings! I would highly recommend this place to anyone and I would love to go back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
Great location in central Painswick. Fantastic views over the Cotswolds from the terrace. Breakfast was good quality as was the selection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with very comfortable bed, and a great view from the balcony. Hostess Janina was very friendly, efficient, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Rich on Aug 4, 2022
Many Thanks Frank for your kind words, we aim to please and are pleased that you felt at home

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the twin room, at the back of the property, which at £100 per night, was overpriced, in my opinion. The room is not en-suite, although I had sole use of a bathroom in the hallway. There are no coffee/tea making facilities in the room (they exist but are downstairs, in the dining room). There was also no drinking water or a glass in the room. The beds are ok but obviously singles. The breakfast was nice. The property is set back from the road with just a sign saying ‘B&B’ at the turning, rather than the name of the B&B. Easy to miss.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kinga

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
in a beautiful area with lots to do and explore in the Cotswolds. Would have been nice to have a clean kettle in the room itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

james

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our two night stay at Tibbiwell Lodge. Very comfortable and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Rich on Dec 7, 2021
Thanks Sylvia, We do our best!

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located and close to lovely walks around Painswick and the Cotswold Way, north and south. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Rich on Sep 12, 2021
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first short break, since the start of the first lockdown and we could not have wished for a better place to stay. The Lodge is set in a beautiful location, a stones throw from the centre of Painswick, with great views across the valley. We were warmly welcomed by Richard and he used his local knowledge to help with a couple of questions that we had - places to see, where to eat etc. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Rich on Sep 11, 2021
Hi Ian I a pleasure to meet you both, shame you couldnt stay for longer. Thank you for those nice words

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
Really good comfortable accommodation with French doors opening to patio area with good views. Large bathroom with separate shower and bath. Good breakfast and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Rich on Aug 31, 2021
Thankyou Leslie, Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was clean and tidy and the staff were friendly and helpful. Food was lovely. The only down side was the accessibility as most of the backstreets in Painswick are very narrow and the lane in which it located is steep. So great care is needed when driving to and from the property. However you will be guaranteed a great value for money stay when you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
Many thanks for your lovely words. Great care is always needed when driving , although I get your point. This 17th Century Village was built when the form of transport was Horses. We are unique as the only Painswick B&B to have our own car park. it could have been much worse. We are proud of our hospitality , and it isn't difficult. We have the best guests in the world.

6/10 Okay

Mary-Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I has parking mishsp...just my car. They wetr helpful. I was veru tired rradon gir dtay but a mavhinemafe noise sllmihht luke a dp8n cyvle. Haf to leaveesrly yo vet trxtbegote eorj.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Hi Mary-Ann It was a pleasure to meet you. You were clearly upset when you arrived which resulted in an accident causing damage to your car and my garage. You left very early (5.20am ) without breakfast. I have the photos if you would like to make an insurance claim. Otherwise , from my point of view forget it, I have just finished repairing the damage anyway. All the best Richard. That's Richard," VUM" to all prospective guests... ( very understanding Man) :) GSOH Single!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Comfortable room with access to private terrace with wonderful view. Very quiet and peaceful location but easy walking distance to local resaturants and shops. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Always a pleasure when guests leave happy, thanks for the lovely comments

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom had stunning views. The location is stunningly beautiful. There could be better parking facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Rich on Sep 15, 2020
we thought so too, so have tackled the situtaion and now have a great car park, the only B&B with one it has to be said. Come back and see us , richard

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
words not required? what better than numbers? I like your style

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Room
This is a lovely Bed and Breakfast and the hosts are very welcoming. Set in a village steeped with history that sadly as i was there for work didnt have the time to really take in all the sights The room i stayed in had a nice little balcony which ovetlooked the surrounding countryside. The only downfall is there are no tea_coffee making facilities in the rooms, you have to go down to the dining room and make a drink there. As i am a very early riser this was a little inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Hi , thank you for your encouraging comments, following your comments about tea and coffee in the room we have been thinking where we can put it without causing you to bang you head. So far nothing, so if you'd like an early cuppa, just let us know the night before ( note on dining room table) and it shall appear when you want it, on a little stool outside your room! please come back and . reduced fee for professional consultancy...??

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Sorry that you didn't let me now what let me down. Its all taken on board you know...

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Thank you, glad to have been of service!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
brilliant Thanks!!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a quiet stay
The b&b is fine but it’s really like staying in a room in someone’s house. I booked the double room with the balcony. As the reviews suggested the balcony was lovey and overlooks green hills. I sat out on the balcony in the late afternoon but there are two very small children living at the b & b that screamed and yelled the whole time. So it was anything but peaceful as the children were right under the balcony. At breakfast the children were once again yelling and screaming. But thankfully it was quiet overnight. So if a peaceful break in the Cotswolds is what you are after this is not the place to stay. But the young woman working there is lovely and seems to do everything at the b& b. So there wasn’t anyone around when my tv wasn’t working in the evening which was disappointing as I had been hiking for many hours and days and just wanted to lie in bed and watch tv before sleeping. But otherwise the b&b is in a great location and very clean and the dogs lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
The children were staying too and did what children do, it doesn't suit everybody. I think I must have had a night off that night and apologise for the tv's!!, murphys law!! it won't happen again thank you for you comments , if i go out now I check the tvs are working first very helpful.do come back and check...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Janina was a fabulous hostess. 😊 would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Thank you, she is a diamond, I will show her your comments

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Philadelphia PA USA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful home and stay. Great host and little host(BooBoo). Beautiful property and amazing views from the driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
What can I say?, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
I can live with 5 out of 5 ... makes the heart feel good. Last night I had 2 electricians staying who played with the temperature settings so that we were at threat of having no hot water, great fun??? unfortunately if your reading this the problem never happened, but thanks for your input, very caring ,bright sparks !! unusual , my experience is that they lighten the place up..

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
Lovely stay. Comfortable beds very clean. Great hosts. Parking a bonus Very good breakfast. Everything was piping hot. Great Recommend staying at this B & B. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
We have just increased the size of the car park to accommodate 12 vehicles, something which my fellow B&B hosts in the village are very envious of (couldnt resist) Walkers however are still very welcome, as this countryside would be wasted without you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a balcony, awesome breakfast and friendly hosts :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from RIch on Jun 11, 2019
You gave it away with the date and the balcony , you can't hide Doc. Great to meet you your wife and your daughter. I hope you go back to Tampa with great memories.

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend.
Delightful place to stay, spacious comfortable accommodation and friendly hosts. Good breakfast, hope to return for longer trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from RIch on Jun 11, 2019
I believe that most of the time you get what you deserve in life , and you deserve the best...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from RIch on Jun 11, 2019
Thank you , whoever you were, in fact it doesn't matter, all of our guests are great. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We visited family so we know the area but this was the first time in Painswick, lovely village, I wasn't prepared for the tiny road to the lodge, Very steep hills & Narrow but we soon got used to them. Tibbiwell Lodge was lovely, perfect for pet owners. Our dog Wilson was very welcome as were we. Breakfast was made fresh everyday. What we liked most was we could come and go as we pleased. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Thank you, always a pleasure...

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended place to stay in Painswick.
This is a lovely quiet and relaxing place to stay, with friendly accommodating hosts. The room is comfortable and the breakfasts very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
thank you..it means so much.

8/10 Good

John, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly
Nice central location for day trips. The breakfast was excellent and the room warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Richard on Oct 2, 2018
Thank you for your comments, all noted and acted upon, come back soon

8/10 Good

Lozza, Sunderland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exploring the Cotswolds
Lovely welcome upon arrival. Owners were very friendly and knolwedgable about local area and things to see and do. Nothing was too much trouble. The property was not obviously visible from the road so a little tricky to find but we thought this added to its character rather than it being a negative point. Beatuiful views of the surrounding countryside and the village itself was lovely. A great base from which to explore the Cotswold area, nearby cities and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Richard on Oct 4, 2018
Nothing is too much trouble, if you're kind enough to choose to come to stay with us it's the least we can do to do what we can for you, bit awkward but you know what I mean.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal place.
Lovely and quiet and Janine was very nice and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Richard on Sep 26, 2018
Thank you for a lovely review, (are you sure we're not related :) we are lucky to be in such a fantastic village. I will pass your complimentary comments to Janina with all the others, She's a gem in the Jewel of the Crown of the Cotswolds.

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This B&B is very pet friendly and I wouldn't recommend it if you are not fond of dogs. Whilst the owners' dogs were well behaved, there was also a guest's dog around the breakfast table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on Sep 26, 2018
Hi Patricia, Sorry if the dogs spoiled what could have been a 5 out of 5, we would love to see you again, next time have a quiet word and I will keep the dogs away from you, nothings a problem...

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely short stay in the Cotswolds
We stayed at the Tibbiwell Lodge for one night last weekend, when we came to visit friends in Stroud. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived and were shown to the Balcony Room and had breakfast arrangements explained. As we arrived on Sunday afternoon, Jenina gave us her recommendations of where to eat in Painswick, as some of the restaurants/pubs were closed. The guest house is a 5 min walk up the hill to the village, so is very easy to explore. The Balcony Room has some very pretty views. It was a good size for my wife, five year old son and me, clean and comfortable with an en-suite bathroom. I found the double bed a little bit soft and thought I was going to roll out of it a few times, but had a good night's sleep. The breakfasts are absolutely great - the full English breakfast is cooked to order (you have to fill out your choices the night before), plus there are cereals, fruit, yoghurt etc. to choose from and very good fresh coffee. Jenina (and their two lovely dogs) made us feel very welcome - especially our son, who chattered away all the time and wanted to explore the rest of the house! The entrance to the guest house is a bit tucked away and quite narrow (as are all the roads in and around the village, for us out of towners anyway! The parking sensors kept bleeping like crazy once we turned off the main road!) We would definitely stay here again if coming back to the Cotswolds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on Sep 26, 2018
many thanks for this, some people do have a problem with finding us , (we are the only B&B in Tibbiwell Lane) but the beauty of that is that when youre here you could be miles from anywhere, but youre not, everything is very convenient!! come back soon...

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxed and welcoming
We stayed in the twin room which hasn’t got the wow factor of Balcony and Terrace Rooms which have balconies. The twin room hasn’t a balcony and the private bathroom is not ensuite but bath robes are provided. It is in a quiet setting (church bells couldn’t be heard!) with parking and received a wonderful welcome. The breakfast was excellent! We ate at The Falcon Inn both evenings as it was so good and cool in very hot weather. Will certainly return if we meet up with our friends again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Thank you. we do our best to please...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely dog friendly B&B in a peaceful location
Made to feel very welcome. Great room with a sun terrace.A real home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
Thats exactly it! thank you for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

michael, Boulder, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in the terrace room, large, ultramodern bath, and a terrace large enough for table and chairs, and a gorgeous view of the valley and villages across the way. We didn't see much of our host, but the person who really ran the place, Genina, was fabulous. She did our laundry; she made coffee early each morning; she had great information and was readily willing to share. Highly recommended,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended for any b&b lovers
Very reasonably priced stay at the family b&b. Relaxed and cosy atmosphere with a great breakfast. Would recommend Tibbiwell Lodge. Would also recommend Painswick in general - seemed more 'real' cotswolds than the north which is a tourist trap.
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
It's not a competition between .north and south cotswolds ...but if it were... we'd like to think we had a chance of victory. They don't call iPainswick the Queen of the Cotswolds for no reason.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely Cotswold country b&b
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Room was just right for our one night stay. Village is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
lovely thank you

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here...1/5
We booked 3 nights here for the Terrace room through hotels.com. On arrival, no record of our PAID reservation. Not on the books. We were then placed in the studio apartment, we were told it was an upgrade. Well, I have never been upgraded anywhere, and this was NOT an upgrade. The room smelt of damp, the floor was dirty, I could no bear to walk bare foot, the bathroom left a lot to be desired, black and mouldy and very bad smell of damp. Our towels were so worn out, thin and grey. I assume they were the dogs towels...yuck. The linen on the bed smelt and looked old. We spent the whole night scratching, no sleep at all. No hot water for first shower...was only Luke warm. At breakfast my husband said something about the scratching we endured all night. It was then that they cleaned down our room, changed the linen, and gave us decent towels. The smell remained. We went out and bought a huge can of dettol spray discenfectant and sprayed the bed, old yellow pillows and linen, could no bear another night like the one we had. We had a better sleep, but still bad damp smell throughout the unit. If you like dogs roaming about, then this is for you, they are constantly near you, with their soggy smell. I do not mind animals but not in the house, or at breakfast. On a good note, the breakfast was good. Jeanette was always willing to please.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Rich on Jun 5, 2021
Her name is janina. the studio apartment was and always has been very clean. it is painted at least twice every year and looked after... Booking problems are very rare and I don't recall yours which is strange, but if you'd like to get in touch I will do what I can to get to the bottom of your problem

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above and beyond!
They went above and beyond to help us. They were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
Thank you, no problem...

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average Stay
The beds were very average and the angled ceilings caused us to bang our heads on numerous occassions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
okay. you're allowed 3 bumps, after that its not the ceiling!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good b&b in Cotswold village
Excellent for an overnight stay in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
Thanks

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax and Enjoy
A great spot in a lovely village. A real home from home - lived in and comfortable. Thoughtful couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Rich on Aug 3, 2021
We do what we can to help you enjoy your stay without bothering you thanks for you comments