Nice but cheap place to stay near Cirencester?

[Chris71]

I'm off to a work do near Cirencester in a few weeks and I need to find somewhere to stay. I usually treat these trips as an excuse to find somewhere with a quiet pub where I can retreat to the bar with a pint and the latest copy of Evo. So ... can anyone recommend a hotel or a pub with rooms near Cirencester?

I'm on a pretty tight budget - say £80 a night - but I'm just after basic accommodation with a passable bar to chill out in the evening.

[anonymous-user]

A quick look on hotels.com may throw something up or give you ideas, I started using them earlier this year for a 5 week tour of the states and a couple of breaks in UK and they've always delivered with no problems.

[Chris71]

Already done it. The Waggon and Horses that you've screen grabbed there looked like a good candidate.

Just with this being PH I thought there'd inevitably be someone who lives nextdoor to the best pub in Gloucestershire or something to give a recommendation.

[Le TVR]

http://www.thecrownofcrucis.co.uk/foodanddrink/

Possibly within budget?

[Chris71]

Le TVR said:

http://www.thecrownofcrucis.co.uk/foodanddrink/

Possibly within budget?

Unfortunately so. I tend to go by the rule of "if it's cheaper than a Travel Lodge I'll book somewhere more interesting" but basically looking to keep it as cheap as possible.

You'd be amazed some of the places I've stayed for £50 or £60 a night. There was a B&B down the road from Snetterton that I'd happily revisit on a family holiday and it was one of the cheapest rooms I've ever booked. Often preferably to a chain hotel.

[Rapid rental]

Its a good pub, regular pub food and decent beer. If you walk up into town there is a nice pub called the Golden Cross in Blackjack Street as well. They do B&B one to bear in mind next time.

Chris71 said:

Already done it. The Waggon and Horses that you've screen grabbed there looked like a good candidate.

Just with this being PH I thought there'd inevitably be someone who lives nextdoor to the best pub in Gloucestershire or something to give a recommendation.

[Master Bean]

http://www.theredlioncricklade.co.uk

Tasty food, loads of beers to choose from. Looks to be within budget.

[Chris71]

Cheers gents.

Not actually booked yet (just meant I'd had a glance at the comparison sites) so will bear those in mind. I don't actually need to be in Cirencester itself, so the Red Lion looks like a good call.

[Cpt Stirling]

Master Bean said:

http://www.theredlioncricklade.co.uk

Tasty food, loads of beers to choose from. Looks to be within budget.

This.......would fit the bill. I'm from there and it's the best pub in the town.

[Chris71]

Thanks for the recommendation, gents.

Stayed at the Red Lion on Monday night and it was superb. Good food and some of the best beer I've ever tasted. Wasn't until I stepped out of my room in the morning that I realised the brewery was on-site, about 20 yards away! That'll be why then...

Heartily recommended to anyone who stumbles across this thread looking for something similar.