High Street, Bourton-on-Water, Cheltenham, England, GL54 2AN
What's nearby
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 1 min walk
Cotswold Motoring Museum - 1 min walk
The Model Village - 3 min walk
Birdland Park and Gardens - 5 min walk
Cotswold Countryside Collection - 7 min drive
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 36 min drive
Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 13 min drive
Shipton Station - 20 min drive
Ascott-under-Wychwood Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Sheep - 6 min drive
The Willow - 1 min walk
The Chip Shed - 1 min walk
The Mousetrap Inn - 5 min walk
The Cornish Bakery - 1 min walk
About this property
The Dial House
The Dial House is a great choice for a stay in Cheltenham. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 21.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 for children
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Dial House Cheltenham
Dial House Hotel Cheltenham
Dial House Inn Cheltenham
The Dial House Inn
The Dial House Cheltenham
The Dial House Inn Cheltenham
Frequently asked questions
Does The Dial House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dial House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dial House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Dial House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dial House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Dial House and nearby?
The Dial House has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dial House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Dial House like?
The Dial House is a short 1-minute walk from Cotswold Motoring Museum and 3 minutes' walk from The Model Village.
The Dial House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel - really comfortable and welcoming.
Very nice location, very nice service and very nice food.
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
We had the most amazing time at The Dial House. The hotel was amazing, beautifully decorated, clean, very friendly & welcoming staff where nothing was a problem. In the evening it was cosy & welcoming with a roaring open fire. The tipi tent was beautiful & such a great idea. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for an amazing time The Dial House, we can’t wait to return
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Cheery property
Clean and cheerful room and property. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice lounge and outside sitting areas.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Sep 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Sep 2024
No thanks
Tiny room. Couldn’t swing a cat. Tiny shower closet. No space for luggage. Overwhelming smell of air freshener, triggered my wife’s asthma. No service to speak of. Staff went home at 6pm and left guests to fend for themselves. No food anvail in evening although receptionist did recommend an excellent Italian restaurant. Eyesore of a rundown tepee in the garden totally not in keeping with the rest of this pretty village.
On the plus side, a lovely building, central location, nicely maintained. The breakfast was very well cooked and waitresses have amusing Del Boy posh accent imitations.
Overall, the smallest room I’ve stayed in for a very long time plus the lack of service and high price charged lead to 3/5 at best. I wouldn’t return.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Great location
Tarun
Tarun, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
The family room was perfect for our family and it is right in the heart of Cobham. Yet, the restaurant and rooms are slightly off the road which provides a bit more privacy and it is not noisy.
Soledad
Soledad, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
First class experience!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2024
Room a little too small
Only criticism we had was that the room and the bathroom were very small. A larger person would have had trouble being able to fit on the loo or in the shower. Also we would have liked two chairs in our room as we stayed for two days and it would have been much more comfortable to watch the Olympics not from our bed. Sitting up on the bed wasn’t very comfortable. We realise the room was too small for two chairs but we thought we had paid for more comfortable room than it turned out to be.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug 2024
Absolutely loved this spot. The food. The fire. The staff. Amazing
Karen
Karen, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
R N
R N, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2024
Nice hotel great location
Nice hotel. But could have done with some drawers in room and a decent hair dryer.
Also would have been nice to be offered a hand woth luggage as the stairs were quite uneven.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Lovely old building, tastefully updated to serve as a good hotel. Excellent kitchen; both dinner and breakfast were tasty, imaginative and well served. Parking was tight but manageable. Despite numerous posted warnings in the bathroom about "VERY hot water" and "Towel rail will be HOT", the towel rail stayed cold throughout our stay and the basin water ran no more than warm. The shower was good, though, with plenty of hot water and pressure although it was very cramped for space. We still enjoyed our stay very much; this is a lovely property, very central, within easy walking distance of everything yet far enough from the main road for traffic noise not to register.
Jon
Jon, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Would tell friends to stay here
Charming boutique hotel right in the heart of this quaint town! Very welcoming and professional staff. Cute and comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.
michael
michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff. Bed was very small
Camila
Camila, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2024
The best !
Superb, an amazing place to stay. 10/10
And the food totally delicious and second to none. I can’t speak highly enough of the Dial house. Truly a wonderful experience.
sharon
sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Geraldine
Geraldine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2024
We loved everything about the Dial House.
Its location in the center of Bourton on the Water made it easy to get around. We had 3 different rooms due to making reservations at different times & they were all comfortable & charming. The breakfasts were delicious & filling. I highly recommend The Dial house!
Geraldine
Geraldine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Cotswolds trip
Great location extremely friendly & personable staff - great food & bev & amazing old school establishment- highly recommend
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Elegant Cotswolds Experience
It was mother-daughter weekend trip to attend perfume workshop in beautiful setting of Cotswolds. We throughly enjoyed whole experience of the weekend walking along the water, eating beautifl meal at the hotel, and peaceful evening in our room.
Hitomi
Hitomi, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Fantastic stay and highly recommended
Location was fantastic. Located in the heart of Bourton-on-the-water, near a pharmacy, supermarket, restaurants and right by the River Windrush. We stayed at the Oscar Room which has a great view of the town and the river. Bourton-on-the-water was also a larger town with more amenities. The other town to consider staying in is Stow-on-the-wold. There are other nice little towns in Cotswold but will have to drive out to get anything else. The only thing is, the Hotels.com website indicated breakfast was included so we didn’t pay for a room with breakfast because there wasn’t this option. Overall, thank you for the lovely stay. Service was excellent with friendly staff.