The Holford Arms | Gluten-free in Knockdown

Hazel Burgess
25/10/2025

4

We booked to stay at the Holford Arms as a place near to Westonbirt Arboretum, and we were very pleased. It's a charming, warm place with very old overhead beams in the bar/restaurant area letting you know it's got history. The bedroom was fine, I was pleased to notice a hairdryer available to borrow from a basket in a windowledge in the corridor outside. The bed was very comfy, with a lovely oomfy white duvet and pillows. The shower worked well and was good and hot - maybe larger people (in width and height!) might be challenged getting in and out of the semi-circular shower cubicle, the door for which is very close to the loo, but it was absolutely fine for us. Downstairs the evening meal menu was imaginative and we were very happy with our choices - locally sourced venison with mustard mash for my husband, and a halloumi burger with fries and coleslaw for me. Lovely desserts too. We noted the Holford Arms grows what it can in its own garden, including heritage vegetables, fruit and herbs and likes to source as much as possible from the local area. I was impressed that there was oat milk sachets in the room as well as UHT milk to go with the tea and coffee supplies, and that at breakfast thought had been given to providing gluten-free cereals and vegetarian options. We enjoyed our cooked breakfasts (freshly made to order) too. Friendly hard working staff and a very pleasant experience indeed. We hope to return for another visit and would definitely recommend staying at the Holford Arms for cosiness, comfort and welcoming atmosphere - its proximity to Westonbirt was a great bonus.