Pettifers Freehouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Malmesbury with restaurant and bar/lounge
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October 2024
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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Large Double Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Large Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Crudwell Malmesbury Wiltshire, Malmesbury, England, SN16 9EW
  • Bristol Aero Collectlon
    3 min drive
  • Malmesbury Abbey
    7 min drive
  • Highgrove Shop Tetbury
    8 min drive
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    53 min drive

Room options

Cosy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Large Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Courtyard Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Malmesbury

Pettifers Freehouse Hotel puts you in the centre of Malmesbury, 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Bristol Aero Collectlon and 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Malmesbury Abbey. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and a gift shop. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Malmesbury hotel include Thames River and Chavenage House.

What's nearby

  • Malmesbury Abbey - 7 min drive
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Highgrove House - 9 min drive
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 10 min drive
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 6 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malmesbury Garden Centre Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whole Hog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪AV8 Bistro & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Pettifers Freehouse Hotel

Hotel in Malmesbury with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Malmesbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1638
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pettifers Freehouse Hotel offers 28 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Malmesbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1638
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Best Western Mayfield House Hotel Malmesbury
Best Western Mayfield House Hotel
Best Western Mayfield House Malmesbury
Best Western Mayfield House
Pettifers Freehouse
Mayfield House Hotel
Pettifers Freehouse Hotel Hotel
Best Western Mayfield House Hotel
Pettifers Freehouse Hotel Malmesbury
Pettifers Freehouse Hotel Hotel Malmesbury
Mayfield House Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

Pettifers Freehouse Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

As of 2 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel on 4 Oct 2024 start from NZ$241.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

Yep, Pettifers Freehouse Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Pettifers Freehouse Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

No, Pettifers Freehouse Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet.

Pettifers Freehouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 144 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing stay.
Pros: The owners (I think) were very friendly and attentive. Cons: Other staff members were not helpful. One of them stank of alcohol at 9am when we came for breakfast. When asked for a high chair this staff member came back with one that was covered in grime and dirt, without any awareness of its state (we were the only guests with a baby so no idea how long it had festered in that condition). The breakfast on a weekend is advertised as a widely varying buffet between 8-10am. We arrived at 9 to see that it was barely stocked. A few cold sausages, bacon and some cold scrambled eggs... We were left looking for staff to ask where the rest was, could we get butter or condiments, etc. Nothing was ready - apparently they were understaffed that weekend. Half an hour would elapse before we got to sit down and eat the cold food. Even the coffee was a pot of instant because no one could work the real coffee machine! The building and rooms require a lot of modernisation, but our rating doesn't relate to this. Our rating of the condition/cleanliness relates to the torn lino bathroom floor, the cracked bathtub(!), hairs in the bed, and the cobwebs on the bathroom ceiling! I'm not sure what the normal price is for hotels in this area, I realise there isn't much choice, but we felt that it was overpriced for the stay and experience we had. We won't be coming back...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olde world
Friendly helpful staff in old rural hotel. A real taste of the Cotswolds. Ample parking close to hotel. Good food in pleasant bar area. Be prepared for old slightly uneven floors much in keeping with the age and style of the place. Enjoyed my stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hosts very welcoming on arrival. Average scores given for following reasons: floors needed cleaning before breakfast as food lodged under table leg when moved table. Service at both dinner and breakfast was hit and miss. Long waits for some but very quick service for others. Tables with more than 2 guests were served half the orders then long delay before rest of table dinners arrived. Planning in kitchen needs work. Decor upstairs tired but clean. If you want to take your dog away with you, this is the place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxed atmosphere, the staff were great and made one feel at home. Breakfast was to die for, I had poached eggs on mushroom and spinach on a bagel drizzled with hollandaise sauce, yum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed two nights, staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Would visit again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was shut, answer phone to say not open until August 1st😡
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Suited our travel needs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent as was the staff. The owner took the time to make me sure we were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

KAREN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a little tired and the bed wasn't the best. Staff and food were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building which could do with some freshening up with regards painting and updating furniture in the bedrooms but very clean and the beds were comfortable . Ideal location if you were looking to visit areas of the Cotswolds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Mr rh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was not clean enough to stay in!
My Partner suffers with certain allergies. We appreciated that this hotel is 'dog friendly', but our room smelt so strongly of wet / dirty dogs, that it was impossible for us to stay in the room that we had been allocated. I was not happy to tolerate the dirty smell and my partner started suffering from and allergic reaction. The receptionist was very nice, and also apologetic, but there were no more rooms available, so we had to leave and find alternative accommodation. The room quite clearly had not been cleaned well enough! We had paid up front for the room through Hotels.com, so the receptionist stated that we could not have a refund! We ended up booking another hotel through Hotels.com, so paid twice for our room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Receptionist was very welcoming and informative. The food at the restaurant was very good and well presented. There is a lovely area for sitting outside and enjoying a game of croquet if you wanted. The place is somewhat dated in terms of decor and if you are in the area of room 10 you can expect an early morning wakeup when the kitchen staff start the extractor fan! Nevertheless a lovely location which suited us well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019