The Fleece at Cirencester
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want to sleep right on Cirencester's Market Place and value a central address and friendly staff above everything else. If bed comfort matters most, note the guest comments about small or tired mattresses and compare with our Best Value pick, which scores slightly higher.
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This is a hotel for people who want to step out of the door and be in town. It sits on Market Place, and guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, the strongest number in its profile.
Families and pet owners may find it useful too. The property lists family rooms and is tagged as pet friendly, but the exact pet policy and any charges are not confirmed, so ask before you book.
Light sleepers who are fussy about beds should think twice. Some guests describe the mattresses as small or in need of replacement, even if most find them comfortable.
Location and getting around
The address is Market Place, Cirencester. Guests describe a central setting on the high street, close to shops and parks.
The Church of St John the Baptist is about 0.1 km away, around a minute on foot. You can see it almost from the door.
South Cerney Castle is about 4.9 km away, roughly 61 minutes on foot. That is far, so you will need public transport, a taxi or your own car. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
Two themes come up again and again. The first is the location, described as central and close to shops, parks and the church. The second is the team: friendly, helpful, warm and attentive.
The main complaint concerns the beds. Mattresses are generally comfortable, but some guests found them small or worn. The overall score is 8.3 out of 10 from 1,457 reviews.
Breakfast is listed as a full English, though whether it is included depends on your rate.
Price and what you get against our other Cirencester picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €151.54 per night, about €303 for the two nights. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, De Vere Cotswold Water Park, was €140.59 a night with an 8.1 score. Our Best Value pick, Kings Head Hotel, was €174.86 with an 8.4 score. Both are four-star hotels.
Prices in this small sample are close together. For about €11 more than the Budget pick you get five stars and the Market Place address. The Kings Head scores 0.1 higher but cost more in our reference dates. Listed facilities here are free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a garden and family rooms.
Why it made our top 3
We compared only 3 eligible hotels in Cirencester, so the choice was narrow. This one holds the official five-star rating, which earns it the Luxury slot.
Its reference price matched the sample median of €151.54 a night, so in this town luxury does not come with a large premium.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate.
If you are bringing a dog, confirm the pet rules and fees. Parking is not mentioned in our data, so ask the hotel if you are driving.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Fleece at Cirencester in the town centre?
Yes. It is on Market Place, guests describe it as central on the high street, and the location score is 9.6 out of 10.
How much does a night at The Fleece cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €151.54 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Are the beds comfortable?
Mostly, according to guests. Some say the mattresses are small or due for replacement, so mention it when you book if this matters to you.
Does The Fleece allow pets?
The hotel is tagged as pet friendly, but the rules and any fees are not confirmed. Contact the hotel before you travel.
Is there parking at The Fleece?
Our data does not confirm parking. Ask the hotel directly if you plan to arrive by car.