Volunteer Inn
Volunteer Inn descritpion
This locally owned 17th century inn, is crammed with history, traditional local cask ales and plenty of character, and stands at the lower end of Chipping Campden's historic main shopping street.
The inn is set in the small Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, an area renowned for its natural beauty. It has a peaceful position within a few hundred yards of the center of town. It is located at the start of the Cotswold Way - a well known walk along the Cotswold Hill to Bath.
The inn was named The Volunteer in the mid 1800's because local men used to 'sign on' there for the volunteer armies.
The staff aim to supply you with a quaint, comfortable room in a homey atmosphere, as well as forwarding local knowledge on the best places to visit. Rooms are serviced upon request.
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Facilities of Volunteer Inn
Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Grounds | Terrace
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Darts | Cycling | Bicycle Rental | Playground
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Baggage Storage | Babysitting/Child Services | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms
Languages Spoken ：Slovak | Italian | English | German
Reviews for Volunteer Inn
Review 1：asked for ground floor they said it was not available, restaurant service slow, food poor ,breakfast too early only 7.30 till 8.30
Review 2：Bar area very good atmosphere good
Review 3：Lovely proper pub set in beautiful village. Clean well equipped bedrooms with excellent bathrooms. Log fire in bar with good drinks prices. Excellent cooked breakfast in the morning.
Review 4：- The room was quite spare, no proper closet or furniture other than the bed and a luggage rack.- TV didn't work at all. - Bed/mattress was quite hard and lumpy. - Biggest complaint: the internet (wifi) did NOT work in my room. I hired a car for this part of my trip and planned to do a bit of walking around the Cotswolds, and thought I would just figure out my routes and plan from the hotel. Ended up huddled in the bathroom because that was the only place I got a signal. Big pet peeve of mine — don't advertise that you have wifi in rooms if you truly don't. - Also (and I know this is nit-picky) didn't care for the massive room key (huge wooden key chain) — caused a bit of a racket going in/out of room and the bathroom and took up a lot of space in my purse. - Finally, when I tried to check out, there was no one around and all the doors were locked. Check out was at 10 a.m., so I feel like around 9 a.m. there should be someone around somewhere!
Review 5：Great location on high street (at one end), and very near the start ofthe Cotswolds Way if you're doing a walk. I had a room with sharedbathroom, and the bathroom was nice, roomy, and fortunately much warmerthan my room. Good restaurant (Indian) downstairs. Overall for the priceand location, not bad.
Review 6：Nothing!!!
Review 7：So very accommodation and even upgraded us just because they had a spare room! We hired bikes here, breakfast was lovely and great vibe in the evening.
Review 8：Booked in at 8.15 - a bit late as got stuck in traffic. One person at the bar and had to serve all customers before dealing with us. We were shattered after journey and would have appreciated prompt attention.
Review 9：Room was great - twin beds - not always easy to get. Very clean - all we could have wanted including a bottle of water each - appreciated and never been included in a stay before. Breakfast was excellent. Room faced the road but was still quiet.
Review 10：We loved the location, the pub below, the indian restaurant connected. Room with ensuite bathroom was perfect. Wore our earplugs on noisy nights and found the included morning breakfast to be wonderful! Drove all over the cotswolds and found Chipping Campden to be a great place to make our home base.
Review 11：There is a possiblity to have a heavily drunk man stay next door, throw out And slam the door several times midnight. In busy time of restaurant takes 45 min to server after dishes ordered.
Review 12：The owner did the best they can to make the stay as comfortable as much, and the Indian restaurant downstairs is good.
Review 13：no heating in daytime,feel cold.noise from downstairs cause there is a bar working into night.
Review 14：The staff.peter gave me lots of help,I am very thankful.
Review 15：Wifi didn't work. Tv had no reception Pillows were uncomfortable As with other reviews, this accommodation is above the busiest pub in town and can be noisy both pub crowd and other rowdy guests. We were prepared for the pub crowd but not for the rowdy guests next door who had been at the pub all night. We did not get any sleep till late.
Review 16：Position in town was good
Review 17：The bed was too soft for my personal preferences, though others in my group found the beds very comfortable.
Review 18：The room and bathroom were very clean and the breakfast was great. Polite, friendly and helpful staff.
Review 19：There is no parking onsite, despite the option to request such. The nearest parking spot that we could find was 5 minutes away. WiFi didn't reach our room.
Review 20：Very clean. Excellent indian restaurant onsite.
Review 21：Friendly staff, excellent breakfast. The Indian restaurant looked good although I didn't eat there and every table was full! Ideal start location for the Cotswold Way.
Review 22：The comments in booking.com said there could be some noise. Well, it is definitely noisy as from mid-afternoon until late at night (at least from Friday to Sunday evening). The rooms are above the noisiest pub in town. It was not too bad for us as we can sleep through anything but it is worth considering. A bit expensive.
Review 23：The room was quite big, with lots of light, very comfortable. Good breakfast as well. Wi-Fi connection was also good. Location is good.
Review 24：We were there on the pub's monthly music festival, our room was directly above pub - noise was horrendous & we were not made aware of this on your site when we booked. The room is unlettable on these occasions
Review 25：Convenience of the location
Review 26：Could not connect to wifi in room. Requested twin beds as travelling with a friend, given a double, very uncomfortable. Breakfast was tasteless and awful. Indian restaurant was worst Indian food ever had.
Review 27：location
Review 28：Shower turned off Wifi didn't work outside of bar
Review 29：Great service from main hotel "attendant"/bartender (Jenny?) Amazing breakfast Good pub scene
Review 30：It is noisy because the pub is just below. Best to join the crowd and stay up late!
Review 31：Huge, nicely cooked breakfast. Conveniently placed to explore Chipping Camden, Cotswold Way and other Cotswold villages.
Review 32：Would suggest to change from Indian restaurant to more traditional pub food. Indian food was good.
Review 33：Good choice of breakfast menu,friendly staff and a good out door area
Review 34：The most Restaurangs does not serve dinner after 9pm. The Indian restaurang looked good, but it was full....very hard to reserve it advance when you driving from longer distance. It would would be great if the Volunteer in could serve at least some snacks etc.
Review 35：Location is great in the charming village. Very close the Hidcote Garden.
Review 36：This place was amazing, and a good value for our money. Our room was HUGE! The restaurant offered good Indian food at a decent price. Staff was very accommodating.
Review 37：Loo seat needs fixing and automatic light on stairs didn't come on till I'd climbed the stairs. Super cooked breakfast but not much sign of the continental choice.
Review 38：Comfortable room and shower was the best one I've used for a long time.
Review 39：Unfortunately we were woken very early in the morning by a laundry delivery that repeatedly slammed the door from 6am downstairs to our rooms for over an hour before someone thought to put a door wedge in. This had happened twice in the night too. Easily remedied hopefully for other guests.
Review 40：Staff and owner were friendly. Room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.
Review 41：nothing
Review 42：the location, the staff and the room! The tiny French woman who cooked breakfast each morning was incredibly nice and welcoming! Peter was great to accommodate us! Met lots of Cotswold hikers!
Review 43：> No real negatives > Street parking could be an issue > Tight shower (very common) > Position of TV could be better > Needs higher power point
Review 44：> Friendly, helpful staff > Location on High Street > Close to shops / restaurants > No noise from pub below > Full breakfast was good > Value for money
Review 45：Breakfast is quite early
Review 46：Location They let me have access to the room to change for a wedding.... never guaranteed but really appreciated when offered!
Review 47：Basic room. Wifi didn't work.TV signal not great. Not very sound proof room. Breakfast okay but few items missing from what was advertised. All okay, but basic and not worth the price charged.
Review 48：Great location in Chipping Campden.
Review 49：The noise from bar was a little loud but understandable for been in an inn but would be a problem if your a light sleeper.
Review 50：The room was very clean and staff welcoming, breakfast was good size and quality.
Review 51：Unfortunately up grade was to room 5 above kitchen so a lot of loud noise, doors banging etc till way after 11.00pm not good if you need an early night
Review 52：Good location, clean room,friendly staff, up graded to en suite room at no extra charge
Review 53：Nothing
Review 54：The location was second to none..this is what i expected anyway being a visitor to The Cotswolds regularty however was really happy with the pub/accommodation..room was clean,everything i needed and right above the pub..no problems with noise and certainly no problems drinking the beer in a small but great atmosphere..me and a friend shared and we ll both be back
Review 55：Luckily I went to bed quite late as my room was above the bar. But at exactly 12am (it was a weekend) there was complete silence, so it didn't impact me personally - just be advised if you're an early sleeper! The breakfast is a little basic, but given the price, not really complaining.
Review 56：Large, comfortable, warm room with a hand basin and my own bathroom, which had recently been fully renovated, just along the corridor.
Review 57：Nothing, all was fine
Review 58：Wonderful hotel with bags of warmth, and that not just from the welcoming open fire in the main bar. One site indian restaurant is also of particular note.
Review 59：Perfect setting, really nice people set in a fantastic village. Good price and good indian restaurant for the dinner Fantasti english breakfast
Review 60：Bed not too comfy. Noisy till about 12 pm but afterwards very quiet. We were staying at a pub so this not a complaint!
Review 61：Room no 5 clean and tidy, good size shower. Good breakfast.
Review 62：Stayed in room 1 in the back. Large room. Quiet, nice linens. good bed, great wifi connection. Very convenient for exploring the town on foot and surrounding Cotswold villages by auto. Parking nearby. A great "Proper" English Fry breakfast made to order.
Review 63：Very clean, very convenient! Walk around quaint donwtown Woodstock. Two minutes to Blenheim Palace. A lovely place with a delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.
Review 64：Walls are thin and could hear a man snoring in the room below us all night and a baby crying across the hall. Check in was a bit unorganized, as we had to do it in the bar at the same time as people ordering drinks.
Review 65：Liked the price, room was nice, and enjoyed the breakfast.
Review 66：Pub was very noisy, after ten o'clock (then it was Saturday night).
Review 67：Staff pleasant and room clean. Beautiful little village. Big breakfast was good also.
Review 68：We called by this hotel after travelling around Europe on our way home and they were just the ticket, relaxed and friendly, very helpful and room and facilities were everything we needed and more.Had read negative reviews about noise levels, but noise in room was very little until 11.00 then silent and if you can't tolerate any noise at all, don't stay in a pub!!!
Review 69：Great welcome, great atmosphere, 'comfort' in all respects. Having good food right there and in a great location
Review 70：Early breakfast cooked for us
Review 71：The linen was crispy clean, beds comfy. loved the roaring fire in the bar.
Review 72：Nice and clean friendly staff and brilliant breakfast. Real value for money.
Review 73：Friendly staff. Location was not bad, and the room was comfortable. Despite having a common toilet, it was clean and nice.
Review 74：Noisy disco, no parking, highly uncomfortable bef
Review 75：Cheap
Review 76：Room was fresh and clean. Right on the main street of town. Good breakfast. Some noise from pub but not bad at all.
Review 77：Fantastic accommodation, breakfast and location. The pub is a good old fashioned pub with great beer
Review 78：Nothing all good
Review 79：Restaurant was lovely people so friendly. Lady who booked me in Jennifer I think was extremely helpful.
Review 80：No wifi connection.
Review 81：room 9 is close to the bar and it was noisy. th room was very cold and the tv had no reception
Review 82：Stayed there numerous times And always gives us early breakfast
Review 83：Perfect location, as we were walking the Cotswold Way
Review 84：Would have liked a proper pork sausage for breakfast!
Review 85：Friendly staff, good location in the village, comfortable room.
Review 86：Great location
Review 87：Staff really friendly, excellent facilities and great location! Definite value for money!
Review 88：Some noise from pub late at night.
Review 89：Pleasant, comfortable room. Real ale in the bar. Good choice for breakfast.
Review 90：Restaurant was only Indian, little disappointed not pub food.
Review 91：Central location in town.
Review 92：Location
Review 93：Comfortable and friendly
Review 94：Very noisy with bar open til 1am!
Review 95：Nice room
Review 96：Very noisey hotel. Very very cold.
Review 97：The Indian Restaurant was very good.
Review 98：all good
Review 99：excellent start to the Cotswolds way
Review 100：Location and price were great
Review 101：Pub noise below room, but this finished quite early.
Review 102：Large bright room with ensuite in cheerful hotel in beautiful village.
Review 103：Breakfast finished too early and the room was a bit noisy.
Review 104：Nice big room en suite and location
Review 105：Location is perfect for Chipping Campden and surrounding area and the Indian Restaurant on site is ideal.
Review 106：It's over the pub so a little bit noisy until midnight
Review 107：Lovely place nice food
Review 108：Good in most ways.
Review 109：The good value for money, friendly ness,the breakfast,the locality for me was perfect.
Review 110：Location, Indian restaurant evening meal and comfort of the room
Review 111：This hotel is located in the center of the village. The room was clean and the pub in the first floor was lively.
Review 112：loud music late into the night.
Review 113：Noisy room due to windows opening onto courtyard below and having to open windows due to heat and no air con.
Review 114：Central location
Review 115：Great location in town and very comfortable room.
Review 116：Uneven, unlit to hallway to bathroom at night
Review 117：Location, breakfast.
Review 118：Wifi was near on impossible to access.
Review 119：Very clean rooms & bathroom facilities. Helpful friendly staff and great on site Indian Restaurant!
Review 120：Our room was gorgeous. Really cute attic-style room with plenty of space. Breakfast was lovely and the service was great.
The Fine Print
There can be some noise from the pub during busy times.