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The Rectory Hotel, nestled in the charming village of Crudwell near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, is a delightful boutique country house that offers a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. This picturesque lodging is set in a beautifully maintained Cotswold stone building surrounded by lush gardens, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a tranquil getaway. With its inviting atmosphere and exceptional dining options, The Rectory Hotel is an excellent choice for those exploring the scenic Cotswolds.

The Rectory Hotel features an elegant restaurant that showcases a menu crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, from exquisite pasta to perfectly cooked fish, all prepared by talented chefs. The dining experience is complemented by a cozy bar offering a selection of fine wines and cocktails, making it a perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring.

Elegant dining room with attentive service.

Seasonal menu featuring local ingredients.

Conveniently located just a short drive from the historic town of Malmesbury, The Rectory Hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds. Visitors can easily access nearby attractions, including the stunning Malmesbury Abbey and the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswold Water Park. The hotel is also within reach of Cirencester, a vibrant market town known for its rich history and cultural offerings.

Close to Malmesbury Abbey, a historic landmark.

Nearby Cirencester for shopping and dining.

Boutique country house rooms and elegant restaurant in genteel Cotswold stone house with gardens.

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Tried to book a small intimate wedding lunch for 10 people, turned away because we aren't allowed to wear wedding attire ...
"due to us being a small hotel and the glasshouse being accessible by the main restaurant where there will be other guests enjoying their own dining experience"

Please tell me how dressing smartly would negatively impacts other guests dining experience??
You allow birthdays and other celebrations where people are possibly dressed smartly ...

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Popped in for a drink, ended up staying for dinner. Staff were amazing and managed to fit us in without a reservation. 3 of us ate and wow they have amazing chef's. Overall a very positive experience. Really worth a visit

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We went here to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. We booked one of the bigger rooms and had dinner in the hotel.
The hotel is in a quiet location in a small village about 20 mins from Cirencester and 15 mins from Malmesbury.
It's an attractive building set in lovely grounds, which contains an outdoor pool. The property and the grounds are obviously well maintained.
The food was very good. Dinner was well prepared and service in the orangery dinning room was friendly and attentive. Similarly, the cooked breakfast was very enjoyable but the overall breakfast selection was probably no more than you'd find in a good inn with rooms.
The bar is a cosy place to enjoy a drink and the selection of wines was reasonably priced for a place like this.
TBH, the room was a little disappointing.  Certainly it was a good size, but the space hadn't been capitalised upon.
A roll top bath in the bedroom is a thing which some people really like, but there was no wardrobe and no comfortable chair in the room. So personally I'd sacrifice the bath for better use of space.  Don't get me wrong, I knew it had the bath when I booked, I just didn't know it was missing a wardrobe and somewhere to sit and relax.
That said, the bathroom itself was not without issues.  The shower was very small and had a rainforest shower head.  Unfortunately, it had no closing door, so the wooden floor got pretty wet every time it was used.
Staff were all very friendly and attentive and certainly made us feel welcomed and well looked after.
So how would I summarise?
Actually, it's not that easy.  I think if we'd just come for dinner we'd have been perfectly happy.  However, we live quite close by and decided to stay as a birthday treat and I found the accommodation a bit below the standard I would expect at this price point.  Maybe I'm being too picky? Maybe if you live in a city and are looking for a country house hotel you would see more quirkiness than shortfall? Because our room was definitely not bad, but to me, a little bit of redesign would pay huge dividends.
The Rectory has many things going in it's favour; it's an attractive building, with beautiful grounds in a quiet village. Food, service etc. are very good.  We just found our room, unexpectedly, a slight let down.

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I've eaten here on a few occasions over the years, and on each occasion the staff have been very friendly and helpful.

However, on a visit in September 2024 we found that:
The monkfish was overcooked and rubbery, while the rice was tepid and virtually tasteless;
The single slice of roast beef was as tough as old boots and could probably have run out the door, and the accompanying roast potatoes tasted as if they'd been prepared the day before and re-heated.
Hopefully the chef was just
having a bad day, but my suspicion is that culinary expertise has left the building.

(Finally, beware of a 10% service charge being added without prior notice.)

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We stayed three nights at the Rectory and would come back in a heartbeat. Most of the clientele seemed to be British couples on holiday, but it was a great spot for our girls trip, too. The Rectory served as an excellent home base for our driving around the Cotswolds.
The vibes here are excellent. It’s quiet, but the pool, study, gardens, as well as the pub across the road, provide lots of space to spread out and take advantage of.
The cocktail and wine lists are lovely, and the bartenders are very friendly. The restaurant is out of this world. One of us had pasta, the other bream, and we both loved it.
Our room was at the top of the hotel, and our only complaint was that there was no fan on very hot days, which would have been a real relief. To be fair, though, we didn’t bother to ask if they happened to have one. Nevertheless, five stars.

Luxury Stay at The Rectory Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire

The Rectory Hotel is a boutique country house offering elegant rooms and a fine restaurant in a charming Cotswold stone house surrounded by beautiful gardens. It provides a warm ambiance and modern comforts, making it an ideal retreat in the picturesque village of Crudwell, Wiltshire.

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