Old Church Farm

I booked this place due to the reviews and was shocked at how appalling it was. We arrived at 3pm and was told we could not check in until 5pm. The guy was extremely rude about it and that was our welcome to the hotel. Check out the following day was 10am, and those two timings alone should tell you how welcome you are made to feel. It's such a shame but if I were you, I would avoid this awful place.

Like another customer on here, I had read glowing reviews (But perhaps not noted some were written by those who share a name with the proprietor!) The property itself was beautiful. The surroundings were lovely too. However, I was also made to feel guilty for not eating dinner on site and the owner appeared to find creative ways to charge for extras. A example: The hotel had a fairly late check-in. I arrived very slightly earlier than this and explained i was happy to wait. Yet the owner told me the room was ready and encouraged me to settle in. I later found he billed for this 20 minute earlier room entry. Additionally felt watched over and viewed as an irritant which was somewhat stressful. Conclusion: If one is prepared for a bucolic Basil Faulty experience, then it is worth it of only for the location itself.

We chose the Old Church Farm for several reasons, its location is great, close to Bristol but also close to Cotswolds and Bath, all of which were on our to do list. The previous reviews were great and we felt very welcome although there are security cameras installed and so as soon as we arrived back our host was at our door, this was a little odd. Our room was very spacious but it felt a little tired or unloved, for example the lamp shade fraying, some faded upholstery, mould in the shower, carpet in the bathroom etc. There is a restuarant on site but only open Friday and Saturday nights, we were made to feel a little guilty that we didn't eat there although our host was very helpful in providing recommendations for dining options close by. Breakfast was extra, they had a good drinks menu but there was a corkage charge for byo drinks, all very strange. What was most disappointing was the state of the grounds. We selected this B&B due to the photos in the reviews, beautiful lawns and gardens. We were dreaming of the classic English summer experience, taking drinks on the beautiful lawn, enjoying the English summer and countryside. Sadly this was not the case, gardens and surrounds had not been maintained. Overall it has great potential but just needs some TLC to get it up to the standard of other B&Bs that we have enjoyed on this trip in other locations.

Wonderful return visit here. Great welcome to this really interesting old house. Room spacious, comfortable and clean with interesting views over countryside. Choice of drinks excellent and food absolutely delicious (dinner and breakfast too!). Great hosts

I am so happy I found this gem! I was looking for somewhere to stay outside Bristol as I wanted to explore the city but preferred staying somewhere quiet and relaxing rather than in the city hustle and bustle. I booked 3 nights in the Alveston suite and was greeted on my arrival by Chris who is the absolutely charming patron. I am a solo female traveller but his attention to detail made me feel comfortable right from the start. He took me into the drawing room where we completed the paperwork before he showed me where the snug and dining room are on the ground floor, and then took me to my suite. The room was lovely with fabulous South Gloucestershire countryside views through the stone mullioned windows. The super king size bed was so comfortable - I slept well every night! Chris also told me a bit about the building's history - it traces back to Medieval times when it was owned by King Harold prior to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Before Chris bought the property, it was owned by Rolls Royce PLC and it was where they hosted many dignitaries from around the world. Breakfast was cooked by Kate and was delicious - warm pastries, fruit and cereal; on two mornings I chose from ingredients for a Full English Breakfast, and on the other morning I had Eggs Benedict with yummy hollandaise sauce. To drink there was Orange juice and a chilled bottle of 'Old Church Farm' water. From all this you might think the place is a bit pretentious - it absolutely isn't and I felt so special. Next time I am in the West Country I would definitely love to book again. Thank you Chris and Kate for a lovely stay.

Many people have already written all the details in their reviews here - and they are right! Suffice to say, then, that we would love to return to this place of calm, luxury and history. Kate in the kitchen made food that made us smile each morning with a superb breakfast, and each dinner was so tasteful and included local meat and vegetables. Chris was our magnificent host doing everything to make us feel at home. Thanks for lovely and interesting conversations; for the laughs; for introducing us to other guests, - and for the drinks as well :) See you again some day! Best regards from Jakob and Anne.