Four Shire Stone
Four Shire Stone, A44, Cotswold District, GL56 0PF, United Kingdom- Stone
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Luxurious Accommodation
Located in Moreton in Marsh, Fire Service College offers a luxurious stay just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle. The holiday home provides well-equipped units with modern amenities including a desk, TV, and cozy bed linen.
Convenient Facilities
Guests can take advantage of free private parking, a convenient lift, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation ensures full-day security and offers ample luggage storage space for a hassle-free stay.
Outdoor Activities
For outdoor enthusiasts, Fire Service College is the perfect choice with cycling opportunities around Moreton in Marsh. Whether you're exploring the nearby attractions or simply relaxing at the holiday home, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
09:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
An amazing place to stay. Secure, clean, very helpful staff. A brilliant canteen/restaurant. Security on the front gate 24/7. Our room was 007 ( very James Bond) Everyone was very friendly. I'm sure I was the oldest person on site.
I really cannot think of anything we didn't like.Once you get your head round the fact that it is a college that feels a bit like a military base it all makes sense. I'd happily book here again .
Location was great, easy to find the college,staff were helpful would stay again
The only thing that needed attention was the bathroom. It wasn't all that clean unfortunately. The floor had what looked like either a couple of spots of either blood or poo! We did mention it in the feed back at the college and the surround of the outside base of the shower was dusty, could have done with a good wipe.
Bin not emptied during our stay ( 3 nites) And cups not changed so dirty cups everyday Location brilliant Staff lovely
Location and security.
Checkout is at 9am. Take a shower cap if you don't want to wash your hair as its a fixed shower about 7 foot high.
Location, price
The location was good and felt very safe and secure. An excellent place to stay on my business visit to the area.
The safe didn't work
Precio razonable por ser los costwolds
No tenían mi reserva , habiéndola hecho más de 3 meses antes Tardaron en alojarme y no tenían el tipo de habitación abonada
Camera con bagno privato pulita
Purtroppo era molto caldo (stanze esposte alla luce del sole durante il giorno) la finestra non si poteva aprire completamente, c’era un ventilatore ma non del tutto sufficiente.
No breakfast
Nothing
No tea spoon. Only 1 towel . No staff .
服务好
Great value place to stay for a walking weekend with girlfriends. We booked two twin rooms, and it was ideal. Moreton in Marsh has several good pubs for dinner, and Lynwood & Co serves an awesome breakfast from 8am.
Location and not over expensive for area
N/a
Sehr netter Empfang
Clean, very comfortable bed, great shower, lovely location
It was comfortable and felt safe, which can be an issue sometimes when it’s females on their own. We had all the necessities needed and the beds were INCREDIBLY comfortable! I had the best sleep I’ve had in a really long time. We didn’t have breakfast because we had to leave before the start time.
All in all I’d say there’s nothing I didn’t like. If anything an additional chair would have been nice, but that’s purely because we had nowhere to eat our dinner together, one had to sit on a box and the other in the chair provided, so maybe a folding one in the wardrobes as they’re so big? But otherwise we were very impressed and will definitely book again
Clean room. Quiet
No cold water. Location was difficult for someone using public transportation.
Rooms
No bar and no food
Value for money
Eine Unterkunft der etwas anderen Art auf dem sehr weitläufigen Gelände des Fire Service College. Obwohl das College zu Fuß etwa 30 min. außerhalb von Moreton liegt, hält der Bus direkt vor dem Komplex (auch wenn es keine erkennbare Haltestelle gibt, findet sie sich dennoch auf dem Busplan - einfach winken und der Fahrer hält an:-)) und ist in wenigen Minuten im Ortszentrum oder in ca. 15 min. in die andere Richtung in Chipping Norton. Der Zutritt zum Gelände ist über eine Pforte möglich, die offenbar durchgängig besetzt ist, die Abholung der Schlüsselkarte erfolgte an einer Rezeption - alles sehr unkompliziert. Man sollte wissen, dass man von der Pforte bis zum eigentlichen Wohngebäude noch einen gewissen Weg zu Fuß zurücklegen muss. Wer mit dem Auto unterwegs ist, kann jedoch sicherlich auch direkt auf einem der vielen Parkplätze auf dem Gelände parken.
Es wäre schön, wenn es vor Ort einen Haartrockner gäbe und wir haben uns etwas erschreckt, weil sich an den Betten Rollen befanden, sodass beim Versuch, sich zum Lesen an der Wand anzulehnen, eines der Betten plötzlich weggerollt ist - es wäre sinnvoll, die Rollen zu blockieren, bevor Gäste die Zimmer nutzen.
The FSC is a little bit of a strange concoction. Think Premier Inn, but corporate. With fridges and microwaves and washing machines. If you are happy to look after yourselves, then it's a great get away within walking distance of Moreton-in-Marsh. Easy to find, access is via the security guard at the gate, who will direct you to a massive car park and the Reception building. There you will collect your keys and be directed to your accomodation block. The room was pretty much standard Premier Inn, except in blue. I do mention that it was very clean ! The beds were very comfy, the blackout curtains very thick and the doors and walls pretty much soundproof. We slept tremendously well. What is a real bonus is that you also have use of a communal kitchen which had a microwave, sink, fridge, washing machine and dryer. We were quite happy to have a couple of microwave meals and beers on the balcony, looking across the extensive grounds towards the Cotswolds hills. There is also a amenities building with coffee and vending machines, plus two pool tables and air hockey !
Sadly, the Free WiFi wouldn't connect to our phones or iPad. And we had some food and beers stolen from the communal fridge. Annoying but not the end of the world.
Not applicable. One night stay at the weekend.
Getting in to the room was difficult until we realised the blue fob was the smart key. Could be mentioned on the map or by staff on the gate as arrived after reception was closed.
De rust
Bed was smal voor 2 personen.
great location, clean room
cant think of anything
Location
Very basic , felt like student accomodaton . Had to ring for second set of towels and tea spoon .
We collected the keys from the gate house. It is a fire and police services accommodation which is like a hotel. Parking at the front. Lift didn't work but there were just one set of stairs, only ground and first floors. The grounds are very quiet. The room was a good size and clean. It was the cheapest option in the area which was still a hotel.
Did not even feel like a college when you were in your room. Very comfortable and clean. Will definitely stay again
Excellent value for money, accommodation was very clean and check in easy
No breakfast was included. The property was on the edge of town in large grounds so very quiet.
More information could have been provided about the shared kitchen facilities which were available
Affordable.
Tiny beds. Not as clean as I’d like. Door on room didn’t close properly, cistern kept filling up on toilet (noisy). I was expecting a basic stay, but it felt very dreary.
Ottima posizione per visitare i paesi delle Cotswold, letti comodi. Piccolo kit con caffè solubile
Stanza molto calda, asciugacapelli non presente ma richiedibile alla reception. Aspiratore del bagno poco performante.
It's ok for what it is
Getting in ,distance from Morton you need a car, door card didn't work on second night
I stayed at the Fire Service College for the first time. The place is practical, clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff are kind and helpful. It is a place that makes you feel safe and at peace. In the morning, looking out of the hotel window, you could see the vast park and the squirrels chasing each other around. Moreton-in-Marsh, a lovely town in the Cotswolds, is easily accessible by bus, and from there you can reach many other beautiful places. I would love to return to the Fire Service College next summer for a longer stay. Highly recommended — it gets full marks from me!
Considering that I enjoyed everything about my stay, the only thing I would suggest adding is a café/bar in one of the buildings on the premises, where guests could have breakfast or enjoy a drink after dinner, especially since guests without a car have to return rather early in the evening if they want to make use of the buses. I also think the public transport services could be improved, at least during the high season, as they are not very frequent.
住宿似乎在校园内,环境幽雅。
按导航花了点时间找到归宿位置。
The accomodation is very good value and having a kitchen and lounge area is very handy
All was fine
The bus stop for bus number 801 is very close to the college entrance. It is super convenient for day trips. I found more details about available facilities at https://www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk/facilities/accommodation-and-dining/ than I did at the reception desk. There was a small kitchen area on our floor that we found quite helpful. There is no cooking hob, just a microwave, a basin to wash utensils, and a drinking water machine.
More utensils could've been provided in the kitchen area. Coffee / Milk could've been refilled in the room every day.
Location and value
The check-in barrier did not have our booking ref number or my name, so long wait. They wrote our booking ref number down and let us through
Conveniently sited Unique Fan in room
My headboard had a smear on it
No food available
Reason for poor scores was room was too warm even with the fan supplied
Property location was brilliant just a few minutes from town, staff were friendly on the reception, beds were so uncomfortable room was boiling (a fan was in there but not helping) think we managed about 2 hours of sleep
位置很好, 私隱度高, 泊車位充足, 房間很大, 整潔
分配房匙後發覺兩間房匙對調了, 而且其中一條房匙不能開啟兩個房間, 當時已是下午6時後, 幸好接待處仍有職員能提供協助
It was very clean, convenient, staff very friendly n helpful, mattress was excellent (where is it from I want one!). Best sleep in ages.
Only downside, no breakfast available.
No secure internet and somewhat hard to find dorm location at night
Easy to find. Good location. Plenty of parking. Small lighten with microwave. All clean.
The drainage from the shower was a bit tricky. Water gets to the main bathroom. Maybe a bigger shower screen will solve the issue.
Not a lot
The bathroom was disgusting. Unable to use the shower as it was filthy . Photographs available if you require
The drink we put in the communal fridge was stolen.
Prezzo ragionevole, camere tutto sommato pulite, ottima la colazione della domenica servita da quelli che hanno tutta l’aria di essere pompieri in pensione.
Le camere sono di fatto le stesse dei cadetti dell’accademia dei vigili del fuoco. Ci sta la spartanità, però in alcune il bollitore era rotto (o puzzava di bruciato) e tra la prima e la seconda notte non ci sono state cambiate le tazze.
Great beds. Security. Friendliness of staff. Location.
Keys collected from the security person at the gate when entering the College. Very easy. They explained how to get to our rooms, how to park, etc.
no issues.
Lo que más me gustó fue la ubicación. En coche está a unos minutos de Moreton in Marsh y está rodeado de árboles y prados, cosa que me encantó. Es un lugar muy tranquilo donde no se oyen ruidos. De hecho, te despiertas con el sonido de los pajaritos y por la ventana se ven ardillas. Además, la habitación es cómoda y limpia y tiene cocina compartida con microondas, lo que te facilita mucho el tema de las comidas. Por último, y solo lo digo como información para futuros viajeros, las habitaciones no tienen secador. Tienes que pedirlo en recepción y ellos te lo prestan y lo tienes que devolver cuando termines de utilizarlo.
Very good value for money, and location is pretty central to the Cotswolds, especially when compared to any other accommodation around the area
The room was a bit hot at night as there is no aircon and visited during a heatwave.
Chatting with the men and women training at the site. Staff was pleasant.
Nothing to do at the location. A long walk to the local village without access to a car. Unreliable bus service.
Great safe location
Nothing
Nice clean room
Check in was shambolic
Room was clean and tidy, campus is very safe with 24/7 security. The room had desk, fan (which was a blessing during the heatwave), and smart TV. Good location to viist the Cotswolds especially if you have a car - we did not but was still doable as the property is 35 minutes walking distance from the station / town center.
Almost no service at all and WiFi was poorly working. Also zero responses prior to our trip, not even confirming that our check-in time (which was later than available on Booking) worked fine. Got me so nervous that I rang Booking and even they were not able to get in touch with them. Eventually all turned out well but I was prepared to having to find another stay once there and all this stress is not worth it especially considering there is a reception. Finally, not that it is not advertised, but please consider that the walk to the town is quite of a trek - again doable, but probably for decently fiy people and completely dark at night.
No nonsense, comfortable accommodation. Good size room. Full use of the sports centre and 25m swimming pool.
Not much really. A fairly long walk into the town centre. 20 minutes maybe. Good for you!
No breakfast provided
Clean, spacious rooms, plenty of free parking
No a/c especially in a hot wearher
Check in smooth
Good location clean comfortable beds. Clean linen and bathroom. Friendly staff at security who gave good directions to the accommodation.
Safety box could not be used as it was locked. There was no hair dryer. There was no contact number if you needed something or could not get access to the room.
Easy to check in. Clean rooms, comfortable stay.
Room facilities were quite basic, but sufficient for what I needed. Breakfast was decent quality for the price.
Room was VERY warm upon arrival, but the fan provided was incredibly powerful. Not at all clear from the map where breakfast was being served - I arrived late (12.30am) so may have had a better explanation from the front desk.Had to ask at reception (twice) for directions.
The grounds and serenity of the place. It was very peaceful and the view from my window was clutter - free
The wi-fi was not great. I'd score it very low. In fact, that was why I gave an overall score of 7. My first dilemma was that the network in the area was nonexistent. So I was essentially cut off from the rest of the world. The second one was that the passkey to get into the unsecured WiFi was not obvious. I was about to walk to the gate to ask the team for it when I saw it on the wall. Dilemma no 3 was that when I was able to log in, it was very low
It would have helped to be advised about breakfast availability and the need to pre book
1. In the property description someone appraised the good breakfast. Well... there has been some kithchen like object on the college campus, but all was closed, so no breakfast at all :( Some days after we've moved in, one of the bars has been opened in the evening, that's all. 2. The college has a swimming pool, but any time we tried it it was closed - later turned out it was open for the public only in some hectic timeslots. So we hadn't a chance to use it. 3. In the building of our original room there was a hot water outage, so we had to move to a different building. It was much worse, the window was dirty and hardly openable, the community kitchen as well. And as an added bonus, the elevator was out of order.
met at reception, very friendly and explained everything we needed
Goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding. Rustige omgeving.
De douchekop zat op een rare plek, heel dicht op de hoek van de douchecabine en hing redelijk laag.
Easy access and parking. Budget friendly
Basic facilities. Bathroom a bit tired.
Very clean and quiet
N/A
リーズナブル。静かな環境。
朝食はチェックアウト後に、近くの街に行ってとることになります。あと、ドライヤーがなかった。
Parkplatz direkt an der Unterkunft und kostenlos, sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal an der Reception, grosses Zimmer mit eigenem Bad, ruhige Lage
Liegt etwas ausserhalb des Ortes Moreton-in-Marsh
Conveniently located, quiet
Nothing
We konden er de was doen, al was de betaalwijze nogal ingewikkeld.
Location
Noises fan in bathroom and few facilities lack of towels and coffee for 3 nights
Requested vat invoice 5 times, never responded to.
Very quite and the staff were very helpful and friendly
The rooms get too hot due to no air conditioning You get given a fan but it’s doesn’t really do anything
Excellent location on the outskirts of Moreton In Marsh Very quiet and safe
Extremely hot in the rooms due to a heat wave. A fan was provided.
Very pleasant and quiet surroundings
Everything was how we expected.
Exceede all round
Nithing
Location. Room was fine
Access thru security is a bit of a drag Water pressure and temperature was inconsistent
Room was very hot and whilst two fans were supplied only the small desk top fan worked
Location.
No AC. Fan provided but covered in dust. Shower randomly runs boiling hot then freezing cold. No iron. 2 people booked, only 1 towel. Poor service. Staff confused about who had keys to room, we were driving back and forth from reception and gatehouse.
Nice and reasonable price
A little run down in places but still great to get your head down for a night or two so you can explore the area.
Everything was fine easy check in and clean room
Even with a fan it was way too hot in the room but there isn't much they can do about it
因为不在城区,所以房价相对便宜,但大门外就是公交站,只是公交的班次不是太多
很好
Todo impecable
Very easy to find and check in was quick
Leisure facilities was very limited and wasn't informed when they were available
Clean and ready for us when we arrived.
Despite booking for two people there were only one set of towels in the room. I had to return to reception, not in the same building, to obtain another set.
Very clean and tidy
Nothing
Very comfortable, spacious and clean accommodation. Staff very friendly and great value.
ONLY downside is the location, a make sure to check before booking.
The cost was good and location was ok
Bathroom could do with a update
Billigt och trevlig personal.
Badrummet var fruktansvärt äckligt. Handdukarna luktade gammal mat och avloppet såg inte ut att ha blivit städat på x antal år - det var fullt med gammalt hår i det…
Breakfast only available on weekday
Excellent facilities for an overnight stay
We booked a last minute weekend to the Costwolds and found availability there! Great location to discover the northern part of the park. Rooms had all basic necessities - clean, toiletries, coffee and tea, fan and TV. This was all we needed to stay the night. We had dinner and breakfast in nearby towns. 24/7 security to enter the site. Wifi and water fountains available in the entrance of the building.
A little more information on where the building/room was on the campus from the main reception would have been helpful as well as information/timing on checkout!
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Cleanliness
7.68/10Room cleanliness was mentioned as good in some reviews, but some were disappointed with the condition of the rooms.
Service
8.65/10Friendly reception staff mentioned but some disappointment in service regarding food availability and poor wifi.
Location
8.19/10Location was generally appreciated, particularly for its quietness and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.64/10Mixed sentiments regarding room quality; mentions of scruffy rooms and issues with the shower.
Amenities
8.17/10Amenities were highlighted positively in terms of the pool and sauna access, though some were disappointed with the pool's closure.
Value for Money
9.13/10Consistently mentioned as great value for the price paid, particularly in relation to the budget.
Food and Beverage
7.18/10Significant disappointment noted regarding the restaurant service, especially during weekends.
Overall Experience
8.15/10Overall experience varied; affordable stay but with notable issues mentioned that detracted from satisfaction.