About The Area
Formerly the 2nd largest Roman town after London, visit
the Corinium Villa Museum and Chedworth Roman Villa
Stratford upon Avon - 20 miles
A must for anyone interested in Shakespeare!
Gloucester - 25 miles
The docks are being restored and house a 5 storey
antique centre and packaging museum, or visit the
Beatrix Potter centre close to the 12th Century Cathedral
with magnificent cloisters and stained glass
Tewkesbury - 25 miles
On the River Severn. Walks across the meadows or visit the Abbey
renowned for its beauty, 10th Century with a massive Norman Tower
Oxford - 30 miles
Explore the ancient town of learning with all the beautiful
colleges, the Ashmolean Museum, or go punting down the
river past the meadows and willow trees with spires beyond
Warwick - 30 miles
A fortified town (burh) was first established at Warwick by
Aethelflaed, widow of King Ethelred in 914-6. The town was
fortified against the threat of Danish invasions.
After the Norman Conquest in 1066, William the Conqueror moved northwards from London to subdue resistance in the Midlands and Northern England. He founded castles at Warwick and Nottingham, run by his Norman baron. The castle at Warwick was founded in 1086 and is now considered the finest mediaeval castle in England
Great Malvern - 30 miles
If you like walking, head this way for the wonderful Malvern Hills,
splendid views over Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
Bath - 65 miles
Bristol - 65 miles
Batsford Arboretum - This famous Arboretum is home to one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Located 5 miles from the hotel, near Moreton-in-Marsh
Chastleton House - Chastleton House is one of England's finest and most complete Jacobean houses and completed in 1612. The same family occupied the house for nearly 400 years with little or no modernisation taking place. The rules for the game of Croquet were written here. Since acquiring the property the National Trust has concentrated on conserving it rather than restoring it to pristine condition. Located near the village of Chastleton, no more than a few miles from the hotel
Chedworth Roman Villa - The remains of one of the largest Roman Villas in the country and set in a wooded Cotswold Combe. Over 1 mile of walls survive and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts, a water-shrine and latrine. Excavated in 1864, the site still has a Victorian feel to it and the site museum houses objects from the villa. A 15 minute audiovisual presentation gives visitors an insight into the history of this fascinating place. Loacted about 10 miles from the hotel, near Northleach.
Sudeley Castle and Gardens - Once the property of King Ethelred the Unready, later home of Queen Katherine Parr and garison headquarters of Prince Rupert during the Civil War. The castle houses an impressive collection of furniture and paintings. Surrounded by magnificent award winning gardens. Located in Winchcombe, 12 miles from the hotel
Blenheim Palace - Home of the Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This magnificent palace is located on the outskirts of the small town of Woodstock on the A44, approximately 20 miles from the hotel. Designated a World Heritage site - one of the great buildings of the World with a superb art collection. Extensive 'Capability' Brown landscaped Park. The Marlborough Maze - the worlds largest symbolic hedge maze
Charlecote Park - The House is the home of the Lucy family, begun in 1551 and situated next to the river Avon in the heart of an ancient deer-park with views to Stratford-upon-Avon a few miles away. Capability Brown landscaped the grounds, Queen Elizabeth I stayed and Shakespeare poached deer here. A beautiful house and well worth a visit. Located 20 miles from the hotel, near Stratford-upon-Avon