Are you staying?
If you want to stay near the railway, you will be spoiled for
choice - there is plenty of variety from family bed-and breakfast,
farm houses, self catering and hotels ranging from small family-run
establishments to fine four- and five-star establishments.
Cheltenham Borough Council are very kindly offering a free
accommodation booking service. Download and complete this
form and send it into them and they will deal with the booking
for you and also can supply you with other useful information
on eating out and local transport. Alternatively call them on
01242 522878 or email them directly on info@visitcheltenham.gov.uk.
You can also contact Tewkesbury tourist information office at
01684 295027 or Winchcombe tourist information office at 01242
602925. Broadway tourist information also offers comprehensive
online booking service with links to hundreds of places to stay, at
http://www.cotswolds.info/hotels-lodgings-pubs-inns-cottages.shtml
But here is a small selection you could try:
- Old Station House, Greet, Winchcombe GL54 5LD - this is the
original station master's house right next to Winchcombe station
and only a few feet from the line. Contact Jenny Collier on 01242
602283 or old_station_house@hotmail.com
- Irely Grounds, Broadway Road, Winchcombe GL54 5NY - set just
outside Winchcombe on the road to Toddington, this is a country
house with four self-catering cottages available for weekend or
longer bookings. Only five minutes walk from Winchcombe station and
next to the railway. Contact Mrs Galpin on 01242 602603 or visit http://www.stableyardcottages.com
- Oaklands, 16 Gretton Road, Winchcombe GL54 5EG - a family-run
guest house close to Winchcombe village centre and a 15-minute walk
from Winchcombe station. Welcoming accommodation, suitable for
disabled visitors and you can even bring your pet! Contact Mr &
Mrs Anderson on 01242 602272 or visit http://www.oaklandsbedandbreakfast.activehotels.com
- The Royal Hop Pole, Church Street, Tewkesbury - in the centre
of historic Tewkesbury and a short drive from Toddington,
Winchcombe and Cheltenham. 29 en-suite rooms and a lovely beamed
restaurant and a bar with a selection of real ales. AA 3-star.
Telephone 01684 293236 or visit http://www.royalhoppole.co.uk
or email info@royalhoppole.co.uk.
Please mention the GWR if you contact any of the above.