Things To Do In Tetbury and the Cotswolds

We want you to make the most of your stay. Here are some ideas of things we think you may enjoy. Please ask at reception for more details.

In the hotel

- Read a book in the lounge with a cup of coffee and a cake, in the warmer months sit outside and people watch and in the cooler months warm up in front of roaring log fires. A selection of traditional board games are available in the lounge.

- Sit in the window and do a bit of "Royal Spotting" - HighgrovE House and Gatcombe park are within a few miles of the hotel, you never know who you might see?

- Take Fred for a walk.

- Have a pamper party - We've teamed up with Cotswold Beauty who can provide pamper parties at the hotel. Booking is essential.

- Wii and traditional board games available.

- We have negotiated a very special rate of just £5 for entry to a nearby gym, just a five minute walk from the hotel. Ask for further details on arrival

On our doorstep …
there's always plenty to see and do in The Cotswolds!

- Fairford International Air Tattoo 7th & 8th July 2012 Click here for details

- Go for a walk in the glorious Cotswold countryside. We have maps at reception and can send you on your way with a picnic or packed lunch.

- For something a bit more organised we have teamed up with Cotswold Walking Holidays Ltd who can provide expert guides for walking in the Cotswolds. Cotswold Walking Holidays are a leading provider of walking holidays in the region, founded to encourage people to explore on foot the beauty of the Cotswolds. This area of gentle hills and honey-coloured stone villages, some 100 miles/160kms west of London, has some of the best walking in England.

- The Cotswold Way - Just over 100 miles of quintessentially English countryside. Follow the Cotswolds escarpment with its stunning views and charming villages from the beautiful Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden in the north to the World Heritage City of Bath in the south.

- Browse the many antique and curio shops in Tetbury

- Snooty Fox car treasure hunt – Ask at reception for more information.

- Westonbirt Arboretum - One of the most spectacular tree collections in the world. A place to relax and recharge, a place to learn and a resource for science

- Chavenage House - We hope that when you visit us, you will feel that you are in the relaxed atmosphere of a family house. At Chavenage you can escape into the peaceful surroundings of a Cotswold manor, virtually unchanged for 400 years

- Malmesbury Abbey - The Abbey is at the centre of Malmesbury and can be seen for miles around. A Monastery was first established on the site around 676 but the present building dates from the 12th century, and was consecrated about 1180. One of the most notable features surviving from that period is the south porch with its magnificent Norman arch containing carvings depicting Bible stories. There is also a fine vaulted roof to the nave

- Abbey House Gardens - Ian & Barbara Pollard aka The Naked Gardeners bought Abbey House in 1994 to make it their home for their family of three children and in the autumn of 1996 decided to create a garden that might attract visitors from around the world to the historic town of Malmesbury.

- Painswick - This historic wool town known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’, is one of the finest and best-preserved Cotswolds settlements, nestling quietly in the hills and surrounded by some of Gloucestershire’s most delightful countryside

- Gloucester Ghost Walks - Come with us on a spooky journey through the dark narrow alleys of Gloucester and prepare to be terrified by the tales of the City’s haunted past. Descend into the dark undergound area called ‘Deep Six’ – Dare You Join Us?

- Gloucester Cathedral - Worship has taken place in this wonderful building for 900 years and it continues as a place of prayer and Christian pilgrimage.

- Gloucester Docks and river cruises - The former dock estate has become a popular destination where visitors can enjoy interesting views and a range of modern facilities while wandering around a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port.

- Gloucester Quays - Designer Outlet has an outstanding mix of high street and designer labels at up to 60% off recommended retail prices.

- Golf – plenty to choose from including Minchinhampton Golf Course - Three truly outstanding tests of golf set high on the rolling Cotswolds where the glorious scenery complements the quality of the golf experience. Can there be a better golfing destination or Club to belong to in the whole of the South West?

- Gloucester Rugby – We can arrange tickets - The official online home of Gloucester RFC including team news, fixtures, ticket information, multimedia and all the very latest for Gloucester fans

- Cheltenham Races – We can arrange tickets - The racecourse is best known for the National Hunt festival held in March each year, and includes races such as the Gold Cup and Champion hurdle

- NationAL Trust properties - Find Places to visit. Search places to visit in the Cotswolds to find your perfect day out for the family on National Trust site today.

A little further away …

- Shopping in regency Cheltenham followed by lunch or dinner at our popular pub, the Beehive in Montpellier. Cheltenham Spa is England's most complete Regency town and is characterized by intricate ironwork balconies and painted stucco facades that line the historic Promenade, squares and terraces. With its award-winning gardens, impressive range of stylish shops and restaurants, and its festivals of horse racing, music and literature it is a great place to visit at any time of year.

- Visit Gloucester Cathedral and have lunch or afternoon tea at Hatton Court with spectacular views of the Severn Vale. Worship has taken place in this wonderful building for 900 years and it continues as a place of prayer and Christian pilgrimage.

- Village of Winchcombe – Winchcombe is a small, unspoilt Cotswold town where you will still find a wealth of unique shops and places to eat and drink. It is an ideal base for walking in the Cotswolds being at the intersection of the Cotswold Way, the Gloucestershire Way, the Wardens Way, the Windrush Way, the Wychavon Way and the unofficial St Kenelm's Way. Visit nearby Sudeley Castle and have lunch at the White Hart Inn.

- Visit Bath - Nourished by natural hot springs, Bath offers a unique experience with stunning architecture, great shopping and iconic attractions. Use this link to discover more about Bath and the surrounding countryside.

Useful Links

Batsford Arboretum www.batsarb.co.uk

Berkeley Castle www.berkeley-castle.com

Birdland Park and Gardens www.birdland.co.uk

Blenheim Palace www.blenheimpalace.com

The Cheltenham Brewery www.thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk

Bourton Model Railway www.bourtonmodelrailway.co.uk

Butts Rare Breed Farm www.buttsfarmrarebreeds.co.uk

Broadway Tower www.broadwaytower.co.uk

Cheltenham Art Gallery www.cheltenham.artgallery.museum

Cheltenham Race Course www.cheltenham.co.uk

Clearwell Caves www.clearwellcaves.com