Loved by the locals and guests, we’re a country inn and hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set beside Ampney Brook and five minutes from Cirencester in the small Village of Ampney Crucis our hotel is contemporary and stylish but still friendly and packe
Whether you are here for an intimate getaway, a celebration, or on business, we are proud of our ability to make it a truly memorable occasion. Relax with a fireside pub meal, have a spot of lunch and soak up the tranquillity of our riverside garden. Whatever you choose, we offer high standards with a personal touch.
Come to The Crown of Crucis and escape the rigmarole of daily life, we offer you that perfect piece of Cotswold living we are all after.
Bedrooms
Come and Stay at our lovely Traditional Cotswolds Country Hotel, with 25 Rooms mainly overlook the peaceful Ampney Brook, with a Choice of Bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms, the usual tea and coffee-making facilities and of course, we are in the middle of the Cotswolds countryside.
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Lovely setting. Although the food couldn't be more disappointing. I ordered 2 starters; the bang bang cauliflower which came to the table cold, alongside the hand rolled tortellini which came to the table cold and with a split sauce which was also incredibly acidic. The waiter seemed uninterested when I made him aware that the food wasn't satisfactory, so perhaps this is a common occurrence. Would not recommend which is a shame as the building, decor and location is fantastic.
Very nice place, lovely decor and setting (there are many different areas with different moods), including private rooms (where I was). Food was nice. I had Norfolk chicken with mushrooms, which was very nice. But is brought a piece of bread inside the plate, and the sauce (it was meant to be). It was really hard to cut, wish it hadn't been there. My 4 stars go because food took ages, and because we were a large group paying each their own, they would not accept the discount cost via de app as it was advertised. That was frustrating for all, incl the staff. Overall, nice food, nice place, I think I will go one more time to compare if it was a one off or not. One more comment: beware if you or your guests are not into a country pub decor, or are hardcore vegetarians, as there are stuffed animals, deer ornament and feathers chandeliers, etc. It is beautifully done, just a thought... (someone in our table commented that they could not bring their daughter for that reason).
Popped here for the winter nights set menu. Set outside in heated domes. The decor was great. Dome was freezing as the regulated heater was broken. We were given hot water bottles and blankets whixh was a nice touch, then replacement heaters as it was -3 outside. The service was great, the lads were very attentive. First experience of a cheese fondue. Although the pot of cheese was massive, the selection of large sliced gherkins, sliced mushrooms, sliced apples, raw cauliflower, roasted potatoes and bread was odd. Apart from the potatoes and bread the other items didn't seem to fit or bind to the cheese. The main made up for it with the beef bourguignon and mashed potatoes. Very rich filling and tasty. The hot chocolate was a bit weak. Disappointed there wasn't an alternative starter. But a good experience.
Wish I could give this place 6 stars. Beautiful ambiance, but the food is really the star of this show. Great value and fantastic food make this the best choice in the area. -Mushroom burger - one of the best veggie burgers I've had in my life. Excellent texture, smoked gouda and a tasty onion chutney made this perfect. -Bang bang cauliflower was awesome. Deep fried and a mayo type sauce, black sesame seeds. -Tomato salad - the tomatoes were very fresh. -Potato leek soup - also excellent -Sourdough - perfect and steamy upon arrival Oh - and only $30 each!
This is a stunning venue. We popped in for a drink and were wowed by it!!! Beautiful décor, lovely selection of drinks and a very welcoming chap behind the bar. They even have a serve yourself wine station which is a first for me. The area for events and weddings looked absolutely amazing. We didn't have food here, but the menu looked very good and had a great range for both meat eaters and vegetarians. We will be back that's for certain.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 07:00 – 23:00 |
| Tue | 07:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 23:00 |
| Thur | 07:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 23:00 |
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7
Poulton, Cirencester, GL7
4.7/5
A friendly place where you can relax, enjoy a good pint or a nice wine and eat amazing food at a reasonable price. But most of all it should be the heart of the community
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7
4.5/5
