Chantal's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cheltenham is a stunning regency spa town with a wealth of shops, green spaces and independent cafes. It has festivals all year round to enjoy, from the world famous Gold Cup Festival in March to the Literature Festival in October there is always so much to do and see.
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Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a stunning regency spa town with a wealth of shops, green spaces and independent cafes. It has festivals all year round to enjoy, from the world famous Gold Cup Festival in March to the Literature Festival in October there is always so much to do and see.
One of the most beautiful Cotswold villages to spend a day in, wandering by the river that runs right past the stunning cotswold stone cottages, visiting one of the many cafes for a cream tea (jam or cream on top?!) and popping into one of the many shops, museums or bird park. Just a lovely place to spend some time.
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Bourton on the Water
One of the most beautiful Cotswold villages to spend a day in, wandering by the river that runs right past the stunning cotswold stone cottages, visiting one of the many cafes for a cream tea (jam or cream on top?!) and popping into one of the many shops, museums or bird park. Just a lovely place to spend some time.
Another beautiful Cotswold village with a wealth of lovely cottages, shops and cafes to explore. Wonderful at Christmas!
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Stow-on-the-Wold
Another beautiful Cotswold village with a wealth of lovely cottages, shops and cafes to explore. Wonderful at Christmas!
A beautiful place to wander round and right next to Sudeley Castle and grounds, Winchcombe is not to be missed. A river runs through the back of the town and it has a number of great restaurants and tea shops.
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Winchcombe
A beautiful place to wander round and right next to Sudeley Castle and grounds, Winchcombe is not to be missed. A river runs through the back of the town and it has a number of great restaurants and tea shops.
Historic Tewkesbury hides so many gems - from the Abbey to the river walks and eclectic mix of independent shops. A lovely town to spend some time in.
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Abbaye de Tewkesbury
Historic Tewkesbury hides so many gems - from the Abbey to the river walks and eclectic mix of independent shops. A lovely town to spend some time in.
Just a 45 minute drive will bring you to the beautiful Wye valley, with it's stunning rivers, beautiful woodlands and the market town of Ross. Symonds Yat is on the outskirts of the town and offers stunning views of the river and local countryside. One of our favourite places to spend a day and if you like canoeing, you can pre-hire a canoe trip down the River Wye.
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Ross-on-Wye
Just a 45 minute drive will bring you to the beautiful Wye valley, with it's stunning rivers, beautiful woodlands and the market town of Ross. Symonds Yat is on the outskirts of the town and offers stunning views of the river and local countryside. One of our favourite places to spend a day and if you like canoeing, you can pre-hire a canoe trip down the River Wye.
Cleeve Hill and Common is a hugely popular spot to take a breath taking walk with amazing views of Cheltenham and as far as the Malvern Hills and Black Mountains. The first place in the area to get snow in the winter and a lovely expanse of moors and hills to enjoy in the summer. Plus there's a golf club if you fancy a challenging 18 holes!
Cleeve Common Masts
Cleeve Hill and Common is a hugely popular spot to take a breath taking walk with amazing views of Cheltenham and as far as the Malvern Hills and Black Mountains. The first place in the area to get snow in the winter and a lovely expanse of moors and hills to enjoy in the summer. Plus there's a golf club if you fancy a challenging 18 holes!
Festival
One of the most exciting times of the calendar year, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is held at the racecourse and you can wander around the course or local fields and take in the atmosphere at any time of the year. Plus there are a number of other events that run from October to March each year.
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Hippodrome de Cheltenham
Evesham RoadOne of the most exciting times of the calendar year, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is held at the racecourse and you can wander around the course or local fields and take in the atmosphere at any time of the year. Plus there are a number of other events that run from October to March each year.
Food scene
Amazing pub food and lovely garden just a few minutes drive from our studio. Friendly staff and plenty of indoor dining space. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor and we love eating there.
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The Gloucester Old Spot
Tewkesbury RoadAmazing pub food and lovely garden just a few minutes drive from our studio. Friendly staff and plenty of indoor dining space. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor and we love eating there.
Classy pub with great food served in lovely surroundings and just a few miles from the studio flat.
New Dawn Inn
Tewkesbury RoadClassy pub with great food served in lovely surroundings and just a few miles from the studio flat.
The Ivy brasserie chain offer delicious food in a beautiful setting and the one in Cheltenham is no different. Lovely for a special occasion.
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The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetThe Ivy brasserie chain offer delicious food in a beautiful setting and the one in Cheltenham is no different. Lovely for a special occasion.
Shopping
An indoor shopping outlet centre with the added advantage of the docks on the far side. A pleasant area to walk around, have a coffee and spot the boats or tall ships that might be docked!
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Gloucester Quays
An indoor shopping outlet centre with the added advantage of the docks on the far side. A pleasant area to walk around, have a coffee and spot the boats or tall ships that might be docked!
Family days out
Our children are all grown up now but these are some of the places we used to love to take them to.
A wonderful family activity centre, the Cotswold water park offers sailing, paddle boarding, kayaks etc. It also has a lakeside beach and beautiful walks and makes a great day out for all the family.
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Cotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LaneA wonderful family activity centre, the Cotswold water park offers sailing, paddle boarding, kayaks etc. It also has a lakeside beach and beautiful walks and makes a great day out for all the family.
So much fun to be had with the animals, parks and walks. Great day out for everyone.
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Cotswold Farm Park
So much fun to be had with the animals, parks and walks. Great day out for everyone.