Located on the beautiful Gloucestershire and Herefordshire border, The Farmers Boy is a 17th-century country inn. Family owned, this award-winning inn offers charming accommodation. Just a short drive from Wales and within easy reach of the Royal Forest of Dean, The Farmers Boy Inn is just 20 minutes from Cheltenham Race course. There are a number of good golf courses in the area. This Inns' restaurant and bar area still retains many attractive period features, including the original oak beams and open log fires. There is also a lounge. The friendly staff can advise guests on local attractions and help arrange a number of activities including fishing and horse riding. Rooms are located in a modern, purpose-built annexe. Each room has a TV and a shower room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were all lovely and made us feel very welcome. We had requested certain access because one of our party had mobility difficulties and everyone was very helpful and accommodating. The Chef's Special menu was great, the food was delicious...
  • Travellerwd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Room with large comfortable bed - shower and toilet en-suite and coffee making facilities - a little dated in style but very Clean and comfortable - even the central heating kicked in as it was chilly and that Was very welcome. Booked a...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast and lovely pies on evening menu. Bed not the comfiest but was overall a good experience

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Farmers Boy Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Irish • Pizza • Scottish • Steakhouse • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fax
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Polish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House

  • The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • The Farmers Boy Restaurant

  • The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House is 1.4 miles from the centre of Longhope. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.