Cotswold Grange is one of the best hotels in Cheltenham from which to explore this celebrated, beautiful Regency town with a vibrant cosmopolitan ambience created by year-round festivals and special events.
Attractions
Shopping in Cheltenham is retail therapy paradise, but you need to choose your base with care so you can relax in comfortable surroundings not too far away at the end of a exhausting but enjoyable shopping extravaganza!
Cotswold Grange is one of the most conveniently positioned hotels in Cheltenham and boasts just the right mix of amenities for repose between forays into such shopping delights as Beechwood Shopping Center, Montpellier, The Suffolks, Regent Arcade or The Promenade.
Cheltenham has a fascinating heritage as a Spa town, long associated with health, leisure and well-being. With the pace of modern life becoming more hectic, the allure of a break in a Spa town is becoming more appealing. Combine a stay at Cotswold Grange, one of Cheltenham's most relaxing hotels, with a de-stressing session at Chapel Spa.
Chapel Spa is situated in the heart of the town and promises a retreat of calm and tranquillity, relaxation and pampering, a world away from the stresses of the outside, and filled with the wonders of sensual and sensory experiences. Sessions can be booked from just one hour in length to a day long pampering indulgence. End the day in the calm environs of Cotswold Grange, one of the most tranquil and best situated Cheltenham hotels.
Only a short walk away from the Everyman Theatre, Cotswold Grange is one of the most popular hotels in Cheltenham for the theatre-goer.
The Everyman Theatre stages ballet, opera, drama, dance, comedy, music events and a traditional family pantomime. The theatre was designed by Frank Matcham, the great Victorian theatre architect, and opened in 1891. The auditorium seats 682. Return to Cotswold Grange, one of Cheltenham's most comfortable hotels to dream about the wonderful performance you've seen at the Theatre.
Cheltenham Town Hall, in Imperial Square, is not as old as the beautiful Georgian houses for which the town is famous but is nevertheless an elegant building in its own right. Cotswold Grange Hotel is a very distinctive Georgian-era building in Cheltenham, situated within a conservation area and locally listed as a structure of architectural merit
Cheltenham Town Hall was built in 1902 to provide a venue for the many balls and concerts featured in the town's packed social calendar. It performs a similar function today, hosting the Summer Ballroom Dancing Festival, Balls, Tea Dances, Lectures, Concerts, Exhibitions, Conferences and the like as well as providing an important base for many of the Cheltenham Festivals. Cotswold Grange is one of the few Cheltenham hotels in that retains the charm of bygone days and still extends a warm welcome to guests who are visiting the town.
Opened in 1825, Pittville Park is the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham and features the magnificent Pittville Pump Room and lakes. This park has a grade 2 listing under the English Heritage register of historic parks and gardens, with the Pump Room as a grade 1 historic building. Within the park there are a wide range of sporting and leisure opportunities.
Facilities include angling, golf and a skateboarding area. All these facilities are situated to the west of Evesham Road.
There is a well-designed play area for children which has picnic tables adjacent. Children will delight in the added attraction of the aviaries which house a variety of birds.
Cotswold Grange is one of the few hotels in Cheltenham which has ample off-street parking within the Hotel grounds. Furthermore there is an attractive secluded garden with an ornamental pond to the rear of the hotel.
Pittville Pump Room is a beautiful, historic Grade One listed property set in parkland at Pittville Park, Cheltenham and is a grand venue for cultural, commercial and community events. Only a short, pleasant walk away can be found Cotswold Grange Hotel, one of the most ideally situated hotels in Cheltenham.
The foundation stone of the Pittville Pump Room was laid on May 4th 1825, more than 100 years after the famous waters were first discovered and work completed in 1830. A feature of the design is the columns facing the lawns which are based on those of a Greek temple. The decoration is based on the Ionic order and the great hall reflects the genius of John Forbes, its architect, with the spa opening on the north side and the gallery and dome surmounting the hall.
After its heyday the Pump Room suffered a period of decline but was refurbished and re-opened in 1960. Decoration has been modified to reflect modern tastes yet its classical architectural features are showcased and Spa waters are still available, being pumped to the fountain in the main hall from an 80' deep well.
Pittville Pump Room hosts some of Cheltenham's premier annual events, the PBFA Book Fair for antiquarian and second-hand books, the Cheltenham Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show and Craft Fair, Dances, Concerts, Exhibitions etc.
Cotswold Grange Hotel is one of the best located hotels in Cheltenham for visiting the Pittville Pump Room.
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum has an outstanding permanent collection including fine art, ceramics, jewellery, furniture, local history, - the list just goes on! There is a changing programme of varied exhibitions such as photography, oral history and transport.
The Cotswold Grange Hotel, one of the most attractive hotels in Cheltenham, is the perfect base for a tour of the town's cultural highlights.
The world famous composer, Gustav Holst, was born at 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham, the Holst Birthplace Museum, on 21 September 1874. Although chiefly remembered today as the composer of 'The Planets', he was a prolific composer who wrote in practically every classical genre from solo-song and chamber pieces to massively scored orchestral works and opera. His compositions are intensely original and individual; he was inspired by sources as diverse as Sanskrit and English folk-song and he had an innate understanding of the descriptive qualities of orchestral instruments and the human voice.
4 Clarence Road is a fine, Regency Terrace house. Its exhibits tell Holst's life story and include a display of personal belongings including his piano. It also gives an 'upstairs - downstairs' depiction of life in times past, including a Victorian kitchen and a charming Edwardian nursery.
Cotwsold Grange Hotel is one of the hotels in Cheltenham that reflects the elegance of bygone times and welcomes guests wishing to visit Holst's birthplace.
Cheltenham Ladies' College, an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 was established over 150 years ago and has a worldwide reputation for academic excellence.
The College community enjoys highly developed and greatly expanded facilities appropriate to the 21st century.
Visitors to College can view some of its rich collection of archive material by visiting the archive display room where a permanent exhibition in the form of a walk-though maze tells the history of College in words and pictures.
One of the most handsome of Cheltenham hotels, Cotswold Grange was built around the same time as Cheltenham Ladies College and similarly stands sentinel over the changes which modern life have brought to the town.
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham College was founded in 1841 and grew quickly to become one of the largest boarding schools in the UK. Today there are approximately 450 full boarders and 150 day-pupils, both boys and girls, and it occupies some of the most beautiful buildings the Regency town of Cheltenham.
Dean Close School is a co-educational day and boarding school which provides continuity of education from age 2+ to 18.
Dean Close was named by its founders after the Very Reverend Francis Close, Dean of Carlisle, a former Rector of Cheltenham. The School remains on its original site, situated on the outskirts of Cheltenham on a beautiful 50 acre plot.
Dean Close is one of the oldest established co-educational independent senior schools and is renowned for focusing on individual development, helping to nurture each person's strengths and talents. The small classes and excellent learning facilities ensure good, above average academic results. A strong tradition of music, art, sport and drama and a wide spectrum of extra curricular activities make it possible for every child to achieve success and confidence.
Visitors to Dean Close can book comfortable accommodation at Cotswold Grange, one of the most family-friendly hotels in Cheltenham.
The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway (GWR) is steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. GWR runs a scheduled service and also hosts many galas, enthusiasts’ events and events for all the family throughout the year. The GWR can be easily reached from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
The visitor centre of the world famous Royal Worcester China Factory is located in the centre of Worcester, just 25 miles from Cheltenham.
Cotswold Grange Hotel is one of the best hotels in Cheltenham to use as a base for touring the Cotswold and surrounding area.
Eastnor Castle, is situated in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, not too far away from Cheltenham. It is surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake and has been the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family for over 200 years. The house, grounds and park are all open to visitors. Enjoy the grandeur of the castle and return to your more intimate accommodation at Cotswold Grange Hotel in Cheltenham.
Nature in Art is the world’s first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature.
The collection is housed in a fine Georgian mansion at Twigworth in Gloucestershire which dates from the mid 1700’s. The displays are changed regularly and there is a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions as well as a distinguished programme of artists in residence. International in scope, appeal and stature, Nature in Art is a must for all those interested in world-class art, nature and heritage.
The museum has twice been specially commended in the National Heritage Museum of the Year Awards. There is a licensed coffee shop serving meals, plus gardens, free parking and a beautiful setting.
Cotswold Grange Hotel in Cheltenham provides a comfortable base to visit this unique attraction.
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England's past.
The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last and only surviving wife of Henry VIII. Henry, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley. King Charles 1 stayed here and his nephew, Prince Rupert, established his headquarters at the Castle during the Civil War.
Following its destruction by Cromwell's troops, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for two hundred years. However, its romantic situation and ruins attracted many visitors, including King George III.
Cotswold Grange is ideally located for excursions to Sudeley Castle with Winchcombe being a scenic 15 minutes away by car (approx 7 miles).
The man who guided the destiny of Morgan cars for almost fifty years, H.F.S. Morgan, was born at Morton Jeffries Rectory, Herefordshire in 1881.
The Morgan Motor Company was formed in 1912 with the Reverend H.G. Morgan as Chairman and his son as Managing Director.
The factory in Malvern, Worcestershire was opened in 1918 and continues to hand-build, with exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive and desirable sports cars which are World renowned.
Factory tours are available by pre-booking .
Cheltenham Racecourse, at Prestbury Park just 1.5 miles from conveniently situated Cheltenham hotel, Cotswold Grange, is the home of Jump Racing. The March Gold Cup Festival is the world’s most prestigious horse racing meeting over fences. The roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race on Tuesday in March each year tells you The Festival is here again! On Friday is the highlight of the entire Jump season: the Cheltenham Gold Cup. This is the race that every owner trainer and jockey dreams of winning.
Over the course of the week around 230,000 people will witness the unique experience that is The Festival at Cheltenham and across the nation, well over £500 million will be wagered on the outcome of the 25 races.
The first organised Flat race meeting in Cheltenham took place in 1815 on Nottingham Hill, with the first races on Cleeve Hill in August 1818. Racing's popularity soared over the next decade with crowds of 30,000 visiting the Racecourse for its annual two day July meeting featuring the Gold Cup, a 3m flat race.
In 1829, Cheltenham's Parish Priest, Reverend Francis Close, preached the evils of horseracing and aroused such strong feeling amongst his congregation that the race meeting in 1830 was disrupted. Before the following year's meeting the grandstand was burnt to the ground so to overcome this violent opposition the racecourse was moved to Prestbury Park.
During the racing season from October to May, in addition to Festival Week there is racing every month; additionally there is a huge variety of non-racing events that span the year.
Book in to one of Cheltenham’s most charming hotels and count your winnings at Cotswold Grange!
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