Overview
Dog-friendly Pettifers Hotel in Wiltshire is perfect for a getaway with your four-legged friend. In fact, it makes perfect sense that Pettifers Hotel is dog-friendly as it used to be a veterinary apothecary in the 17th century! Today it is a beautifully converted Cotswold hotel, set in the pretty village of Crudwell just 4 miles outside Malmesbury. The perfect Cotswolds escape, Pettifers is within easy distance of many fabulous dog-friendly attractions including the Cotswold Water Park, Westonbirt Arboretum and the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens.
Highlights
- 300 year old historic hotel
- Set in the heart of the Cotswolds
- Strong emphasis on local produce
Pooch perks
- Award-winningly dog friendly; dogs welcome in most bedrooms and the bar
- Large walled gardens for dogs to explore
- Dine with your dog in multiple areas of the hotel
Bow wow factor
There is a fabulous hour-long dog walk straight out of the hotel with no styles or livestock — it's the perfect way to start a walking holiday in the area.
Twelve out of the 22 rooms at Pettifers Hotel are dog-friendly but no less stylishly furnished. Every bedroom is en-suite and will provide you and your furry friend with plenty of space and comfort.
Exclusive Offers
Dine with Your Dog
Dogs may dine with you in the hotel's snug bar or walled gardens, or feel free to leave your dog to relax in the room if you feel like sampling the culinary delights of the Sasa's Indian Kitchen & Bar.
Need to know
Pettifers Reviews
- 13 reviews
- Member since 2023
Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9EW
Helpful staff
Our first room had an entrance door and a bath that were very low. I am 6 feet 2 and this was not suitable. We mentioned it to reception and we had our room changed immediately. The breakfast was very good and evening meals were OK. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is well situated in the Cotswolds and the main attractions are not far. We felt the hotel was good value for money.
Not quite as expected but good nonetheless!
Really pleasant and helpful staff welcome you to this small hotel. The lobby, bar and restaurant area have clearly been updated in the not too distant past and are all comfortable and relaxing.
The rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean and the bed offers a great night's sleep. Our bathroom was in need of updating although having said that everything worked really well and as with the bedroom, it was gleaming clean.
I felt that the drinks in the bar were a tad expensive, the evening meals were mid range price wise however be prepared for a wait as the meals are cooked fresh, which for me was no bad thing. My Chicken Masala was a bit watery...... The breakfast was very good and tasty, not to be missed.
There was a lack of communication between Cotswold Hotel Breaks (CHB) and Pettifers on one particular point which was a little annoying and whose fault lay with CHB, but it didn't really distract from a pleasant stay.
Pettifers hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed very stretched. Breakfasts were excellent (especially weekend menu). Evening menu was nicely cooked, but rather limited, especially for my GF wife. Food prices were slightly above average (we had a superb meal at another pub in the village for less). Room was ok with a large comfortable bed, but the bathroom was a little shabby and the shower was just about adequate. Location was very handy for Malmesbury and Cirencester with many interesting places to visit nearby.
Map & Directions
Address
Crudwell
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9EW
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Location & Local Attractions
The hotel is only 10 minutes from Westonbirt's Arboretum, with 15,000 specimens of trees and the tree top walk way offering spectacular views across the Arboretum landscape. As well as that, there are the 130-plus lakes of the Cotswold Water Park and the market town of Malmesbury with its circular river and bridge walk. A must-visit is the Cotswold Wildlife park where you can introduce your pet to the meerkats and other animals.
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Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.

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