I work frm home and return to this hotel each time i am in the area. The rooms are lovely (in my opinion Rm4 is best for solo travellers). Mark, the owner, always greets you will a frienly smile, and even the locals make you feel welcome, taking their time to get to know you. There was usually a blond female traveller there who was alot of fun and chatted with all the locals, making them feel comfortable, and who would jump behind the bar and help out as it can get busy in there, but she has sadly left now. The rooms have everything you need. Tv, showers, coffee making facilities, hairdryers etc. Food is served in the restaurant and the steak is the best around (thankyou Lloydy). Of course, if you want to just go to your room and relax you can do that, and you are not disturbed by anything going on downstairs. My time working in the area has come to an end. But I will find the time to return with friends and/or family as it is beautiful in the Cotwolds, and my first choice of hotel will be The Vale. Thankyou Mark and Helen