Enjoy fine hotels, inns and pubs in the Cotswolds

Celebrate the beauty of England with a hotel break in the Cotswolds. Old English Inns have six traditional hotels located in and around this most English of rural areas, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, and the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ Bourton-on-the-Water. If you are looking to stay in the Cotwsolds, why not discover the Old Manse Hotel overlooking the gently flowing river Windrush; or head for the historic spa town of Cheltenham and The Rising Sun Hotel with its views over the Malverns and the Severn river; or sample the spooky history of The Cross Hands Hotel in Old Sodbury.

Our hotels in the Cotswolds are close to the following places of interest:

Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway, Cotswold villages of Briadway, Winchcombe and Bourton-on-the Water, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Tewskesbury Abbey

For further information on hotels, inns and pubs in the Cotswolds visit:

Old English Inns and Old English Pubs

Gloucestershire

	Air Balloon, Birdlip, Gloucestershire www.AirBalloon-pub-Gloucestershire.co.uk

	Apple Tree, Woodmancote, Gloucestershire www.AppleTree-pub-Cheltenham.co.uk

	Bell Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire The Bell Hotel Tewkesbury sits in the heart of Historic Tewkesbury opposite the famous Tewkesbury Abbey with easy access from M5 junction 9. After the Dissolution of the monasteries the old guest-house was briefly a tannery, but was rebuilt as an inn under the name the Angel in the late 16th or early 17th century. One pleasure you can be guaranteed, is the inviting atmosphere, mouth-watering food, cosy rooms and unique relaxed style of hospitality, which makes The Bell Hotel a favourite with locals, and visitors alike. A great location for exploring the medieval streets of Tewkesbury itself and the beautiful Tewkesbury Abbey or travelling further a field to Gloucester and Cheltenham. Book The Hotel Now www.bellhotel-tewkesbury.co.uk

	Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire The Cross Hands Hotel Old Sodbury near Chipping Sodbury, Bristol and Stroud sits on the A46 in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside. With easy access from M4 junction 18. The Cross Hands Hotel is a old posting house and dates from the 14th century - 600 years later our own dear Queen sought shelter here during a blizzard in 1981! Those who like a bit of spooky history might like to know that the cellars were once used to house convicted criminals, sentenced to death by 'Bloody' Judge Jeffreys. It is popular nowadays with country lovers, horse racing fans, motor racers and is a great base for exploring the local area and you can be assured of a warm welcome and great hospitality. Use the Cross Hands Hotel as a base to visit Badminton home of the Famous Badminton 3 day event, Tetbury and other surrounding villages in the South Cotswolds Book The Hotel Now www.Cross-Hands-Hotel-Sodbury.co.uk

	Hunter's Hall Inn, Kingscote, Gloucestershire The Hunters Hall hotel Kingscote near Tetbury sits in the Gloucestershire hamlet of Kingscote only a short distance from Tetbury, Stroud, Nailsworth in the heart of the cotswolds, with easy access from the A46 and A4135. The earliest record of the Hunters Hall was in 1604 when it comprised a house, an inn, stables and a smith's shop. Early in the 20th century, entertainment and dances were held above the stables. Today, the Hunters Hall continues to be a social centre, serving both the local community and travellers. The Hunters Hall has a wealth of charm and character, enhanced by beamed ceilings and open fires. Inside it is still the perfect picture of an old English inn, with stone-flagged floors, blackened beams, great stone hearths with smoke-darkened oak lintels and ancient cast-iron firebaskets and firebacks, stuffed animals in glass cases, huge wooden settles, shooting prints, old guns on brackets and oak plank tables. It's in a great location for exploring the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside -Westonbirt Arboretum is just down the road and Highgrove House can be found nearby also Badminton House home the world famous Badminton 3 Day Event is only a short drive away Book The Hotel Now www.huntershallinn.co.uk

	Old Manse Hotel, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire The Old Manse Hotel Bourton on the Water near Cheltenham, sits at the heart of the Gloucestershire town of Bourton on the Water near Cheltenham, Stow on the Wold with easy access via the A429. The Old Manse Hotel is a delightful English Country Hotel and Restaurant overlooking the River Windrush, which flows gently through the centre of this picture post card Cotswold village in the centre of Bourton on the Water: The Old Manse Hotel was originally built for the local Baptist pastor in 1748 and encompasses plenty of traditional Cotswold charm, making it the ideal retreat at any time of year. However you choose to spend your break at The Old Manse Hotel exploring this historic area of outstanding natural beauty or strolling around the quaint little village of Bourton on the Water with its interesting selection of shops and attractions you will remember the inviting atmosphere, mouth-watering food, cosy rooms and unique relaxed style of hospitality, which makes the hotel a favourite with locals, ramblers and visitors alike. Book The Hotel Now www.oldmansehotel-gloucestershire.co.uk

	Rising Sun Hotel, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire The Rising Sun Hotel Cheltenham sits on Cleeve Hill, the highest point both in the Cotswolds and in Gloucestershire: the summit is at 330 metres (1,083 feet). It commands a clear view to the west, over Cheltenham, over the Malvern Hills, over the river Severn and into Wales; and to the north over Winchcombe. This delightful Victorian Rising Sun Hotel and Restaurant is ideally located for exploring Cheltenham Spa, Winchcombe and the picturesque villages that make the Cotswolds world famous or for a visit to the world famous Cheltenham Racecourse home to the Cheltenham Festival with easy access from the M5 junction 10 Book The Hotel Now www.risingsunhotel-cheltenham.co.uk

	Royal George Hotel, Birdlip, Gloucestershire The Royal George Hotel Birdlip near Cheltenham and Gloucester is located in the stunning Gloucestershire village of Birdlip via the A46, A417 or the M5 Junction 11a with easy access to Gloucester , Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Bristol, Swindon, Stroud. Built around an original 17th century Cotswold stone building, combining all the friendliness of a traditional country hotel matched by friendly customer service, The Royal George Hotel is set on 27 acres of grounds on the Cotswold hills with views of Gloucester and Cheltenham and its neighbouring villages below. The Royal George Hotel is a handsome coaching inn situated on The Cotswold Way making it an ideal retreat at any time of year - popular with walkers and cyclists. Large car park. Book The Hotel Now www.theroyalgeorge-hotel.co.uk