Lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, alfresco dining

Reviews of Hotel The Double Red Duke

3.5 out of 5
Hotel The Double Red Duke
Bourton Road, Clanfield, Bampton, England

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nayade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was amazing here. The property was so cute and quaint. The staff were very nice and I absolutely loved the décor. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay! The room we had was lovely. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The restaurant was spectacular. Not only was the food amazing but the atmosphere was also enhanced by the presence of wonderful canine friends! We will absolutely come back as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury Cotswolds Experience, worth every penny! Every second that we spent at The Double Red Duke Inn was lovely. The staff was kind, welcoming, knowledgeable, and helped add that special touch to the experience that made it truly memorable. (Special shout out to Flossy at reception!) The downstairs rooms are the stuff Cotswolds dreams are made of with a special selection of books available for guests to browse. Even though it rained while we were staying here we enjoyed our time in the rooms, ordered some tea and coffee from the restaurant, and were perfectly comfortable. The restaurant of the Inn is some of the best food we have had in the entire country. We tried to order as many dishes as we could while staying there as the food was delicious, flavorful, and a great mix of both English dishes and more internationally recognized cuisine. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant as we were so in love with it! We had a "family room" suite which has a large and comfortable bed and two single beds (also very comfortable!) for two adult family members. The room had a beautiful view of the meadow and the church across the way. There were some cookies/biscuits and french press coffee in the amenities which we took full advantage of. The Inn itself is nestled in a rural part of the town next to a meadow with easily accessible walking paths. If you are looking for a Cotwolds experience this place is like a dream! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, friendly staff, good food, well thought out and quirkily designed hotel. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-There is no hot water for the night we stay. Can not take a shower -call reception to fix the shower problem, reception said they will check the boiler. waited for 40 mins, no response, nobody answer the phone call since. Then I release the reception is closed. Nobody follow up our shower issue. - was told we are getting some discount for the room due to the shower issue. We were given the full bill with out discount at check out- £200 for a medium room (too small to fit a travel cot), and a room without hot water for shower! A bit ridiculous service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with incredible food. Would recommend to anyone! We went with a baby and they couldn’t have been more accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy the area! Stay here
Excellent hotel with very friendly staff. Food was excellent service spot on. Really enjoyed our stay and if back in area will not hesitate to book up again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome
Nice country hotel. Good night's sleep and a lovely breakfast which was served at 7 am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob, swindon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary
We had a great time there for our wedding anniversary the everning meal was fantastic we had our own dining room just for the 6 of us, oh yes and the gin was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, nice friendly staff, great room
Nice hotel, staff very friendly, had lovely large room, very clean and nice choice of breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
short break in cotswolds
a pleasant setting for a short break although walking in Clanfield is very limited and hazardous.Good base for touring area (Oxford,Blenheim Palace and of course The Cotswolds). Hotel comfortable and food tasty albeit a bit pricey for my pocket,but maybe not for the area. Overall a good break and a refresher for ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were great and the staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time
My stay st the Plough hotel was very pleasant. Very friendly staff, great food, an amazing Gin bar. Back to the staff they were very accommodating, nothing since to be a problem, welll organise and very helpful. Thank you all. V
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, well worth a stay.
Friendly staff, really clean, lovely environment. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely anniversary night away
Great stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was rustic and full of charm but with modcons. The gin pantry was overwhelming but the bar man made helpful recommendations. Food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

BJ, Bromsgrove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cotswold getaway
We always stay here on our visits to the cotswold.The hotel is convenient for Cirencester, Oxford and the wonderful garden centre of Burford.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Weekend break
Quiet hotel, staff nice but never anyone on reception. If you don't like Gin very limited bar which surprised me for a hotel. Overall comfortable room but had better in the area for the same price. Needs a bit of update no comfortable seating area inside for residents

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The plough is an idyllic country hotel in the cotswolds. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were delicious. We'd love to go back and stay at this hotel again particularly to sample a couple more of the hundreds of gins they have available!

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Cotswold Hotel
From start to finish, it was a very good experience. We did the gin testing, which was great, and followed that with an excellent meal in the restaurant. The room was lovely, and bed very comfy.

10/10 Excellent

Finola, Henley on Thames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect get-away in a beautiful location
We stayed for 1 night on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. We wanted a quiet break in comfortable surroundings - and everything about this hotel (accommodation, location, staff, food) exceeded our expectations. Our bedroom was spacious, clean and well equipped, with a lovely view of the garden. We enjoyed an excellent meal in the evening, the service being unhurried but not inattentive, and the food delicious. Breakfast in the morning was equally satisfying. Had we been gin-enthusiasts, that would have added to the enjoyment of our stay, I am sure. The surrounding villages are beautiful and there are plenty of interesting places to visit within easy reach.
Response from Emily, Receptionist on Sep 28, 2016
From all of us here at The Cotswold Plough, we would like to thank you for such a warming review. We hope to welcome you back again soon; do call us directly and we will provide you with any available deals to enhance your stay. Again, thank you kindly.

8/10 Good

Overnighter, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spontaneous night away
Overall very good. Excellent quiet location. Food good. Staff friendly
Response from Receptionist on Sep 28, 2016
Thank you for your feedback; I have taken your cons into consideration and passed this along to management for review. We do hope to see you again, Kind Regards, from us all at The Plough Clanfield.

8/10 Good

Eric, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and Quaint with Great Food
Stayed in Room 1. Clean and pleasant even though no wow factor. Service here is excellent, good beers and a great selection of Gins at the bar. Its the Restaurant that takes the plaudits.... Wonderful food! Very good location for southern Cotswolds. I'd not hesitate to return.

6/10 Okay

Richard, Market Harborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, good food. Lovely people. Bathroom could do with a refresh

8/10 Good

Peter, Sudbury

Liked: Staff & service
Nice Hotel with Friendly Staff
Parking is a little tight, but I found a space and the car was safe. The hotel is a little tired looking but it was clean. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Great Hotel, lovely room and dining area. Got upgrade which was great. Lovely staff and overall a great Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gin-tasting scenic getaway
Great weekend getaway in beautiful location with fantastic gin-tasting classes available.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute gem
Beautiful location, perfect for a romantic getaway. Delicious food, excellent gin and great service. Highly recommended.
Response from Charlotte on Nov 26, 2015
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to serving you another gin soon! With best wishes, Management

6/10 Okay

Richard & Linda, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rustic historical
Very nice old building Good meals fair prices Shower needed some work Nice quite location Overall a nice place
Response from The Cotswold Plough on Nov 25, 2015
Dear Richard & Linda, Thank you for your words, the shower is now all fixed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. With best wishes, From all at The Cotswold Plough

8/10 Good

Hosea, Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Little Costwold hotel
Very courteous staff; nice size room and beautiful hotel in general.
Response from Charlotte on Nov 25, 2015
Thank you for your comments We look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

TLee, ipswich uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location, easy to find beautiful setting
The hotel is in a beautiful location, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, our hotel room was warm and very comfortable. The whole experience was first class
Response from The Cotswold Plough Team on Jun 6, 2015
We thank this traveller for there kind words and taking the time to tell the world that we offer a first class service and that they enjoyed there visit. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, From All at The Cotswold Plough

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J, Northwood Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay
Hotel is lovely in a village. Address says Bampton but is in the village of Clandield. Room was good and a good size. Stay was spoilt by late night guest who were drinking over the road at the Tavern. Being woken at half one is not ideal for a good nights sleep by guest who decide that having a loud conversation in the hall is acceptable!
Response from Charlotte on Sep 5, 2014
Thank you for your positive comments. We do not sell Nouvelle Cuisine all our dishes are complete meals and you must have experienced a glitch in service. Next time you are around the Cotswolds we would like to welcome you back, so do let us know when you are.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My fiancé and I stayed here for one night and thoroughly enjoyed it! We took part in the gin experience which was very interesting and really good value for money. The food and rooms were to a very high standard and the village and surrounding areas are beautiful
Response from Charlotte on Nov 1, 2014
Thank you for your kind thoughts. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the gin experience was of interest. We look forward to your return. Kind regards, Reception

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and good food
Great building..a bewildering choice of gin and good food. The service was Vert variable...some members of staff were extremely friendly and efficient but some were the opposite.
Response from Charlotte on Nov 1, 2014
Thank you for taking the time to write and for your thoughts. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, Management

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Treat!
We booked this hotel as a last minute Cotswold getaway. We checked in for two nights, Friday and Saturday. We arrived late on Saturday so unfortunately missed dinner however the staff were more than happy to offer sandwiches or cheese board if we had wanted. We booked a superior double room (room 7), and it was lovely. The room consisted of a super kingsize bed, sofa, wardrobe, side tables, flat screen TV and the bathroom had shower and bath. The room was very spacious and very clean with a nice view of the garden. Breakfast was good quality. There was a continental buffet with the usual and juices plus a cooked breakfast menu to choose from all cooked fresh to order. We had one evening meal at the hotel and although perhaps a little more expensive than your usual pub dinner, the food was delicious and the the restaurant is the perfect setting for a romantic candlelit dinner. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would highly reccomend to all.
Response from The Cotswold Plough Team on Jun 6, 2015
We thank this Traveller for taking the time to express their views on there stay with us It is always a pleasure to open an email from a customer that appreciates what we do and spots all the finer touches that we deliver - it is great to hear that they are appreciated. We are delighted that they enjoyed there stay and that they wish to return and we look forward to welcoming them back any day. From the Whole team At The Cotswold Plough

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Rural Location
Very traditional English country hotel with beatiful location and very helpful staff. Food was also very good and the wine list reasonably comprehensive and affordable.
Response from Charlotte on Dec 3, 2014
Dear Tony, Thank you for your thoughts, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that the food and wine menus was up to your standards. Best wishes, Reception

10/10 Excellent

ANGELICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hermoso hotel en medio del bosque.
En general estupendo el lugar. Jardines hermosos. La habitación muy linda, amplia y dos closets. El único inconveniente fue en el desayuno pedimos omelette y a mi marido le salió un pedazo de madera quemada del horno. Un poco más de cuidado en los alimentos. El spa no lo pudimos aprovechar por el poco tiempo que teníamos disponible pero me pareció muy bien que no tuviera costo adicional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018