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Where to Stay
Beaumont House One of the best-rated B&Bs in the area, this house is set
in a lovely garden a short walk from the town center. Its luxurious bedrooms are
among the best in the area—indeed, they've won awards. No guest rooms are alike,
ranging from small singles to spacious rooms suitable for families. Comfort and style
combine with a warm welcome to make this a desirable choice—and the price is
right, too.
56 Shurdington Rd., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 0JE. www.bhhotel.co.uk. & 01242/223311. Fax
01242/520044. 16 units. £89-£165 double; £249 suite. AE, MC, V. Free parking. Amenities: Bar. In room:
TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
Big Sleep This local chain has revolutionized budget accommodations in the
region, offering fresh, modern but cheap bedrooms near the center of town. Occupy-
ing the big, white cube that used to house the Inland Revenue, the interior features
a crisp all-white color scheme and compact rooms with big beds, molded plastic
chairs, and exuberant art on the walls. Breakfast comprises a buffet of fruit, cheese,
toast, and eggs.
Wellington St., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1XZ. www.thebigsleephotel.com. & 01242/696999.
Fax [phone] units. £55-£160 double; £90-£300 family studio. Rates include breakfast. AE,
MC, V. Parking £5 per stay (3pm-10:30am; £1 per hr. thereafter). Amenities: Bar; free use of nearby
Fitness First gym. In room: TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (£1.99 per hr; £7.50 per day).
George Hotel This elegant hotel, set in a Regency-period building from the
1840s, is the top choice in town, perfectly located 2 minutes from the Promenade.
The interior is chic and contemporary; small and standard doubles are modern and
comfy but nothing special, with the superior and deluxe doubles considerably more
stylish.
St George's Rd., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3DZ. www.stayatthegeorge.co.uk. & 01242/235751.
Fax [phone] units. £120-£165 double; £185 suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; room service; free membership at CLC Sports Centre. In room: TV, hair dryer, Internet
(free).
The Greenway An elegant and beautifully furnished former Elizabethan
manor house from the 1580s, this is an ivy-clad Cotswold showpiece. Restored with
sensitivity, the Greenway rents rooms in both its main house and its converted coach
house. Bedrooms, midsize to spacious, are sumptuously outfitted, with a blend of
high-tech amenities and Tudor-inspired style.
Shurdington, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4UG. www.thegreenway.co.uk. & 01242/862352.
Fax [phone] units. £150-£245 double; £245-£410 suite. Rates include English breakfast and
early-morning tea and coffee. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. Take the A46 less than 4 miles southwest of
Cheltenham. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; room service. In room: TV, hair dryer, Internet (free).
Lypiatt House Offering the best-value accommodations in town, this beau-
tifully restored Victorian home stands in the Montpellier area, the most fashionable
part of Cheltenham. Bedrooms are spacious and beautifully furnished with a mix of
modern and original Victorian fittings, the friendly owners are incredibly helpful, and
there's an elegant drawing room with a colonial-style conservatory and “honesty bar.”
Lypiatt Rd., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2QW. www.lypiatt.co.uk. & 01242/224994. Fax 01242/
224996. 10 units. £90-£120 double. Rates include English breakfast. AE, MC, V. Free parking. Amenities:
Bar. In room: TV, Wi-Fi (free).

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