Hotel The Ragged Cot (Minchinhampton, United Kingdom)

For the quality of the accommodation, its original décor and antiques, not to mention its high quality food and service, many guests feel that The Ragged Cot deserves a four or even five star rating.

The fabulous setting of the inn is loved by many guests. Just a stones-throw from the ancient market town of Minchinhampton, it is an ideal base to explore the Coltswolds. After a long day, guests like relaxing in front of the roaring log fires, or chilling out in the gardens.

The restaurant has an excellent reputation and guests love the range of dished on offer. Yes, you'll find traditional pub fayre, but also more up-market, semi-gastronomic dishes using high quality ingredients. It is not cheap, but guests find that it offers good value for money for the size and quality that is offered.

The restaurant can get rather busy and sometimes tables may be difficult to come by. This can be annoying for guests who presume they'll be able to eat there and find that there are no tables available and they'll either have to wait or go elsewhere. It's probably best to book a table in advance.

Being in a 17th century building shows sometimes. And sometimes it is heard too. Some guests find the wooden floorboards too thin, whilst there is an inevitable traffic noise coming from the main road that runs in front.

Some guests feel that The Ragged Cot is overpriced for what it is. Some have gripes with the small room sizes and others with the meals, which seem to value presentation over substance. Bumping the prices up when big events are on locally also doesn't go down well.