THE PIG-in the Cotswolds

I sent the below back in August after a stay. I did it privately allowing them the opportunity to respond, but over three months later they haven’t: My wife and I stayed with you for a couple of nights last weekend. Overall, as we have at every other Pig we’ve stayed at, we had a good time. There were a couple of incidents, however, that felt us being a bit let down. - My wife was gifted a voucher by my parents earlier this year. We put it towards a massage my wife had on Monday. For some reason - I assume because the price has gone up at some stage since the voucher was purchased - we were charged an extra £5 at checkout for the treatment. This was pretty petty to include on the bill. - At dinner on our first night (where we were celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary) we ordered a scotch egg for starter and a mozzarella dish, these arrived at which point the waitress said the chef had dropped half of the scotch egg it on the floor. Instead of preparing a new one, or offering an alternative dish if they had run out, the waitress said she would only charge us 50%, which is rather inexplicable and we were neither happy about having 1/4 of a scotch egg each nor paying 50% for it. - Same dinner, I ordered two scoops of sorbet for dessert. I only got one, but we were charged for two. All relatively minor incidents and any one of them we would likely ignore, but for all to happen was well below the standards we expect from a Pig hotel.

We visited for a birthday dinner. We could only get an early reservation (6pm) and when we arrived (at 5.50pm) we weren’t offered a drink in the bar but taken straight to our table. The first two courses were incredibly rushed - we chose a scallop starter that was served cold and came within 10 minutes of sitting down followed almost immediately our plates were removed by our main course. We had to ask the waiter to slow down our pudding course otherwise we would have been out before 7pm. ||The service is friendly but not particularly polished. Lot’s of very young staff who don’t seem to have had much training. ||The food was dissappointing - average really for a hefty price (over £100 per head with only 3 glasses of wine). ||I was also left wondering about the validity of the 25 mile menu. Several fish items were included whereas Cirencester is pretty landlocked. I would guess 70-80 miles to the nearest seaside. ||Probably won’t go again. There are nicer, cheaper and more relaxed places locally.

Spa visit only as was staying elsewhere for a wedding. The staff, lovely, welcoming and the even managed to squeeze us in for a treatment last minute. The massage was great, really enjoyed it. The actual facilities though were a bit disappointing. Outdoor pool was quite shallow, sauna and steam room tiny, and the hair dryer and moisturiser were missing from the men’s changing room, so I had to ask for a replacement as nobody had noticed.

Went for an evening meal. Sat down and service very prompt. Staff appeared quickly and helpful. Starter arrived in a few minutes. Main quickly after. Then it slowed. Main plates remained in front of us for 30 mins. During which time we'd decided we'd had enough and decided to leave. As we left a plate of sweets arrived for the birthday treat. In all it was Okay. Maybe I'd built it up to much.

An excellent experience - we stayed for weekend in the Village pub and used spa and eat at the main Pig premises. The village pub has a nice wintery homely vibe and the rooms were excellent in appearance and comfort. We ate at both venues and the food was very good in both. The outstanding thing about both venues was the superb service - careful and attentive with really lovely staff. Beautiful setting and nice walks around about - cant fault it - well done to all the staff

We stayed at the Village Pub and came to the PIG both nights for dinner. The second night was unplanned, but the food was just so good the first night that we couldn’t help but come back. The staff were more than accommodating finding us a table even though we hadn’t booked. The food was absolutely delicious, excellent cocktails and lovely staff. We’re already researching our next trip to one of the PIG hotels.

We stayed across the road at The Pub, which I'd highly recommend. Dinner was booked at The Pig, an easy meander just up the road. We arrived to enjoy a cocktail before dinner in the lovely bar area. The team was really lovely and so friendly. We headed in for dinner, which was okay. The wine selection was vast, beers less so. Having been to quite a few of The Pigs, where I've always been bowled over by the standard of dining experience, you could say my expectations were high. The meal didn't quite live up to that expectation. It was nice food and well cooked, but in comparison to other meals I've enjoyed, this one was just okay and for what it was I thought quite overpriced. Also, the fire was on July, which was ridiculously hot! Apparently, it's Pig policy and for atmosphere... the atmosphere was a sauna, I felt sorry for staff as they seamlessly choreographed their way around guests. Great service, spectacular grounds, delicious cocktails, food a little underwhelming.

This was a fantastic getaway for our wedding anniversary. The location is ideal for visiting the Cotswolds with Cirencester Only a few miles away but why travel when you can relax in the beautiful gardens. The staff were attentive while we were in the gardens. The room was spectacular and really well equipped. The bed was comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant which was superb and the staff were very friendly and attentive but relaxed. Breakfast was also very good and different to most hotels Overall a wonderful experience

We just got back from a lovely two night stay here. We stayed in "the stables," which are a few suites off to the side of the main house. The property is well kept and spotless. The main rooms themselves were spot on and even better than the photos. They had the perfect rustic barn feeling. The bathrooms were huge but the design did not go at all with the aesthetic of the rest of the hotel/room. The tub and bathroom walls were covered with this ugly black tile and the sinks were this worn wood/bamboo. My favorite area was probably the dining room which over looks their beautiful gardens. There is seating outside for non rainy days. Breakfast is not to be missed. They have the basic spread of fresh fruit, cereals, juices, and pastries. The main thing keeping it from being five stars for me would be the amount of information they leave for you are the guest to figure out. When we arrived we were assisted with our luggage but there was no offer to provide tour or general explanation of the property or amenities ( spa, bar in the main house, bikes, maps of trails to bike or walk etc.) I was not familiar with a "turn down" service so I was confused as to why there were people lurking outside my door before dinner. We ended up borrowing their two of their bikes and taking a little ride around the area. It was very scenic and there were lots of sheep and horses to see. I also got a facial treatment at the spa which is tucked away behind the garden. The spa is really small but cute. I was really happy with the microdermabrasion. They also had an outdoor pool area which I didn't get a chance to try. This place is definitely pricey but if you are looking for a private, quiet, romantic get-away, this place is it.

We came here for the English "smart tea experience." We chose the classic tea option that came with 4 different kinds of finger sandwiches (yes, cucumber sandwiches included), a scone with clotted cream and preserves, a variety of cakes and pastries, and a pot of tea. We chose Earl Grey and added pot of English Breakfast as well to share. Everything was delicious and I enjoyed every minute of the traditional afternoon tea experience! Staffs were very friendly and attentive which made it even better. They have a beautiful garden in the back, which is a big plus. Don't forget to check it out!

Love this place! It's beautiful outside and inside. The rooms are modern in style and all a bit different. Free wi-fi and movie rentals, good food and drinks!

Although set in a very nice part of the world I found this place priced at a level approaching silly and the service way below what you'd expect. The rooms are nice but incredibly expensive. The food we had at lunch was nice but even though we were 1 of only 2 tables seated they took nearly an hour to bring a salad. It's better than The Village Pub, its other hotel/pub/restaurant down the road which is easily the worst and most overpriced place I have ever stayed at.

This is astunning place to stay. The rooms are gorgeous and very atmospheric. Service is welcoming and friendly. If you go though, youll be bowled over by the beautiful garden. Try to make it a summer stay that you have, to see the garden in its true glory.