Mary and I are experienced world travelers. We al...

Mary and I are experienced world travelers. We always try to find a local inn or bed and breakfast which we believe to be a locally owned and operated facility. When we travel we enjoy mixing in with the local residents to learn and experience their daily life. The Ragged Cot is just that. From the moment we walked in the front door we felt welcome and at ease. Greeted by Sam, the General Manager and the owner, Stuart, we knew right off we d made the right decision. When we book a local lodge or B&B we expect the rooms to be clean, comfortable, en suite bath and some creature comforts: TV; coffee and/or tea service; bathroom essentials; moderate closet space. And indeed The Ragged Cot complies. Next on our expectation list is the food and beverage. It was not necessary to find anyplace else to eat. Beginning with a restaurant having two sides floor to ceiling windows looking out on to the nicely manicured yard to the cozy, dimly lit pub and bar nothing else was necessary. Regarding menu selections again, complete and varied. From a varied list of starters, to dinner selections representing the local area favorites and a desert menu leaving nothing out, each of our meals was delightful and delicious. Pairing was a non issue as there were plenty from which to choose. The chef plates the dinner selections in a manner that visually said delicious. And it was. Meal portions were more than plenty and prices were very much in line with expectations.
Each staff member we met: Stuart; Sam; Cosmina; and Steph could not have been more welcoming and sincerely grateful for our choosing their Inn.
So, if you re the kind of travelers like us, and want to experience what I have just described then absolutely book your stay at The Ragged Cot. It s location is perfectly situated If your intent is to spend a few days simply enjoying the lovely Cotswolds in western England. If you re looking for a room and dining experience you might find in a corporate hotel in the center of London, Paris or New York, then don t come here. But if you re looking for a true western England country experience the Ragged Cot should be your #1 choice. We will return we hope more than once.
David and Mary Hornack
Beaumont, Texas USA.