Guest Reviews

California Farm is only a few minutes by foot from public footpaths outside Charlton Kings, which lead to the Cotswolds Way. This small 3 room guesthouse offers the visitor excellent value-for-money. Our room, the neatest and cleanest I've ever seen in a B&B, included unexpected extras such as a hairdryer, quality bed linens, coffee and tea making in-room, a big window overlooking green trees and the garden (and a stunning view of the Cotswolds in the distance) and all this comes at a similar cost to a normal B&B!

We were given a very warm welcome with tea and home-made cakes on arrival which was a nice touch. The TV lounge with its comfy chairs and fireplace make a welcome place to relax after a long day out walking. The dining area is spotlessly clean.

Breakfast was amazing and was prepared and served by the live-in owners. It was everything you'd expect in a full English breakfast (plus fresh fruit and yoghurt and a greater variety of cereals than we expected). They made sure everyone had what they needed, including the kids present who predictably preferred the Cocoa Pops to all the healthy choices on offer!

California Farm is ideal for anyone who has reason to be in the area, or would like a place from which to go rambling into the Cotswolds on foot. My wife and I came down from London on a weekend break, to go for countryside walks, and found the 3-mile ride from Cheltenham Spa station to be an easy and scenic drive in a taxi. All in all this B&B comes highly recommended!

My husband and I stayed 2 nights at this beautiful B&B and we both felt that we made a very good choice. California Farm is in Charlton Kings just outside Cheltenham. The owners were very friendly and made us feel extraordinarily welcome. On arrival, we had a tour of the house and garden and then were given complimentary tea and cake. They also helped us with ideas for places to eat for dinner - we recommend The Reservoir restaurant just down the road although I think you can eat at California Farm if you give the lady some notice.

We had booked the double room which was well decorated and had fabulous views of the Cotswolds. We were provided with tea and coffee and hot chocolate and biscuits in our room. There were also magazines in the room which gave us information about the local area; this was very helpful and was all up to date and relevant. The breakfast was wonderful, we didn't need lunch afterwards! A great find – we will definitely be going back.

My husband and I and two friends stayed at California Farm for three nights for a long weekend in the country. We were delighted with the service, the amazing views, room cleanliness, and the homely atmosphere on offer at the farm.

The owners greeted us as we arrived and assisted us with our luggage. They pointed out the rooms' conveniences, and then gave us a quick tour of the property to familiarize us with the guest lounge and dining facilities. Breakfast was brilliant, cooked to order, and proved to be the best we have had for a very long time.

Our rooms overlooked the most beautiful Cotswold’s scenery and we spent a part of every morning watching the sunrise and enjoying the start of the new day. Lynne told us that she also runs a small riding school so I think we will be coming back with the kids who would love to spend some time with the horses. We had a look around the stables which were beautifully kept - I think this definitely is worth another trip. I would not hesitate to recommend California Farm to anyone visiting the Cotswolds – a real gem of a find!