Cheltenham City guide, including hotels

Located in the heart of the scenic Cotswolds,stylish eateries. Here are some of the best
Cheltenham is a cityfamous for many things - itsyoucan sample:
horseracing and award-winning gardensbeing justThe Scena Bistro. Enjoy one of the finest dining
two of them. Then, of course, you have theexperiences in
Regencyarchitecture of the city centre and theCheltenham at this French restaurant, which has a
lively shopping district,elements that comerelaxed and welcomingstyle.
together to bring vivacity and life to thisOff the Square Restaurant. Located in
Gloucestershire city. Further, the city also provesCheltenham's fashionable
to be a fine basefrom which to explore theMontpellier district, this friendly eatery serves a
surrounding Cotswolds, home of gently rollinghillsvariety of disheson the menu, including plenty of
and quaint, charming villages.old favourites. Eat in style.
Places of interestMonty's Seafood Restaurant. Visit and enjoy a
When you come to Cheltenham, you will soonflexible menu thatoffers a range of different
discover that the draw ofthe city lies in itsseafood. Alternatively, keep it simple andenjoy the
appearance, for it has long been considered tostylish accompaniment of oysters with
beone of Britain's prettiest towns. Accordingly,champagne.
many of Cheltenham'splaces to visit are ones thatThe Storyteller Restaurant. Located in the heart
focus on scenic displays and historicbuildings. Someof Cheltenham,this Californian restaurant is both
of the most popular tourist destinations are:welcoming and atmospheric, boastingthe famous
The Holst Birthplace Museum. Originally the homeMississippi Seafood Platter and the taste
of the famouscomposer Gustav Holst (of 'Thebud-teasing Duckfrom Heaven.
Planets' fame), this Regency home showslife as itEpicurian. This is one of Cheltenham's top
was in the Victorian period - and incorporates arestaurants, featuring abistro and wine bar.
workingHotels Accommodations
Victorian kitchen.There are literally hundreds of places to stay
Pittville Park & Pump Room. The beautifulduring your visit to
Park contains twolakes, a golf course andCheltenham, whether you're looking for a hotel,
spacious, well-tended lawns, whilst thehistoricguesthouse, bed andbreakfast or self-catering
Pump Room contains the drinkable spa watersestablishment. Alternatively, other types
that originallymade Cheltenham famous.ofaccommodation include camping and caravan
The Imperial Gardens. For almost two hundredsites and hostels. Many ofthe hotels offer special
years, the gardenshave been enjoyed byoffers and it's always advisable to searcharound
thousands of visitors every year - not least duetoto find the best deals. Elizabethan manors and
the 25,000 bedding plants used annually to createcountry mansionsserve as the setting for some
the extensivefloral displays.of the top hotels in the district.
Sudeley Castle & Gardens. Located just eightKings Arms Hotel
miles outside ofCheltenham Park Hotel
Cheltenham, the castle is open during the summerGeorge Cheltenham Ltd
and visitors have thechance to see some of theBeaumont House
beautiful paintings and artefacts inside.Macdonald Queen's Hotel
The Promenade. Cheltenham's most famousCotswold Grange
street boasts pavementcafes, smart shops andHotel
an attractive history. Lined with trees andboastingHotel On The Park
Regency architecture throughout, it is consideredNorth Hall Hotel
to be themost picturesque part of the city.The Prestbury
Things to doHouse Hotel Oaks Restaurant
During your stay in Cheltenham, you'll discover aClarence Court Hotel
pleasing variety ofattractions to visit and things toThe Quality Hotel Cheltenham
do, whether you're a family orcouple, or justCleeve Hill Hotel
visiting alone. Throughout the year, the cityThistle Cheltenham
isbuzzing with activity, playing host to manyThe CheltenhamTownhouse Hotel
festivals and events, suchas the LiteratureLords of the Manor
Festival. Just a few things to see and do include:Rising Sun Hotel
Cheltenham Town Hall. The elegant hall plays hostWhite Hart Inn
to festivals inthe city throughout the year, and atDe La Bere Hotel
the same time stays a concertprogramme inOaklands Bed and Breakfast
which the music ranges from the classical toEntertainment
thecontemporary.The night life in Cheltenham is completely
The Everyman Theatre. This hotspot features aentertaining with a host ofnightclubs and exciting
massive variety oflive entertainment, where youpubs and bars. You'll find Cheltenham to be
can watch musicals, comedy, drama andevenawelcoming and friendly city where you'll always
West End productions on tour.feel safe. If you'relooking for a nightclub, Subtone
Cheltenham Racecourse. This world-famous venueand Enigma are two of the mostpopular, with
is home to plenty ofracing during the October toattractive line-ups of events going on all the
April season. Why not time your visit tocoincidetime;alternatively, if you're a fan of Hollywood
with the popular National Hunt Festival in March, orthen you'll discover thatthe Odeon cinema shows
visit theall the latest blockbusters as well as popular
Hall of Fame that relays the history of steepleBritish films.
chasing?Cheltenham is sometimes called a city within a
Cotswolds Coach Tours. Take the opportunitypark, and when youvisit, you'll see why. The
and join a scenic coachtour in which you'll join aarchitecture of the city itself is beautifulenough,
guide and take in some of the mostbeautifulwith Regency-period buildings (over two thousand
views of the English Cotswolds.of themlisted!) and attractive designs, but the
Cotswold Farm Park. See history brought to lifepicturesque parks are whatmake Cheltenham
with numerousanimal demonstrations and displays,really special. There are lots of tree-lined
an ideal place to visit for all thefamily. There areavenues,plenty of floral displays and many more
many rare breeds of farmyard animal fromexamples of nature in bloomthat give Cheltenham
sheep tocattle, waterfowl to horses.a truly attractive appearance. Combine this
Food & Drinkwiththe wealth of activities and places to see, and
Cheltenham is home to many different types ofit's hard to deny that
restaurant, with thefocus on quality. Of course, ifCheltenham is one city you really must visit.
you're after something fast and easy,you'll findThis Article may be freely copied as long as it is
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particularly prides itself onbeing the home of many