Hotel De La Bere 
Southam (Cheltenham) GL52 3NH
A lovely 15th century Cheltenham Tudor manor house set in grounds, part of which overlook Cheltenham racecourse. The hotel boasts tennis and squash facilities.
The Hotel de la Bere dates from 1485 and is one of the oldest and most romantic buildings in Gloucestershire. Set in grounds with a tree-lined drive, sweeping lawns and views over Cheltenham Racecourse, it is the perfect setting for conferences, meetings, training sessions, wedding receptions, celebration dinners and parties. The hotel makes an ideal base for anyone wishing to explore the Cotswolds or visit the Regency town of Cheltenham Spa, only a 10 minute drive away.
Score from 130 reviews
Excellent
7.5/10
Rooms: 57
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Address: Southam, Cheltenham GL52 3NH 
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Excellent value for money; we (a family of four) paid the same amount to stay in this beautiful hotel as we had paid for a grotty bandB in Folkestone. Breakfast was superb. We also enjoyed unlimited use of the squash courts. Note that the hotel is due to close for refurbishment in January. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was incredible and extremely good value for money. The views were amazing as was the hotel.all reviews »
the hotel is set in the middle of the countryside so very peaceful, the nearest town and good night life is just 10 minutes away. fantastic for those who want the best of both worlds!. The courtyard was marvellous and we enjoyed the space and availability of being able to sit outside in our own area.staff were very helpful. Visited the Cotswolds. Absolutely everything. Staff, decor, food.Location and quiet. Friendly staff. Excellent location, very friendly staff and superb breakfast buffet. The bed and bedding was very confortable. Shower was lovely too.Location for visits to cotswold area,An excellent center. Beautiful setting, Hotel very impressive.Location, ambience and style of hotel. The hotel was lovely - very quirky. Hotel and grounds are fantastic. The old world charm. Maintenance was obviously slipping (shower leaked through to the lounge, our friends door wouldn't open) BUT the hotel is stunning and the quality of the build and surroundings was excellent. Nearly everything - the staff, the room and the breakfast. I didn't eat in the restaurant any other time though.The staff were all very warm and friendly. The room was lovely and the hotel itself had so much character. Excellent location, the Hotel itself has lots of character and style.Nice surroundings and environment and good price. Lovely building, large room and interessting.Atmosphere, situation, exactly what I needed. Location, Location, Location. Staff helpful. Atmosphere, location and grounds. Magnificent old building. location and price. Views. The hotel is an old manor house and not at all like chain hotels. Rooms are comfortable and of a good size. Food is very good. The characteristic historic building of course, with excellent location and exceptional food.Character of hotel itself. It's placed in old mansion at rural area and we loved it. Friendly bar staff and food in the bar. very attractive building and location. Different style of room. character of the hotel. Peaceful location. The choice of food for breakfast was excellent as were the staff who served it. Quiet location, helpful staff, excellent restaurant at reasonable price. The age of the building and its character. An attractive hotel, reasonably priced. Wonderfull hotel full of character. the hotel and its surroundings. The building and surroundings. location, buildings, peace. Old building with charm. Nice building,. booked en-suite,toilet etc up 2 flights windy stairs we both have mobility problems,however staff changed our rooms,despite being fully booked. Bar a little expensive. As a historian I would of prefered some information on the history as it was supposed to be one of the oldest houses in Gloucestershire. Rather noisy plumbing when someone in a nearby room decideed to take abath or shower in the early hours!. Price of drinks were high. Staff marked down slightly as the bar could not provide malibu and coke or rose wine without a lot of discussion.... then we ended up with red wine.Would have liked a better selection for Continental Breakfast. Only little drawback,the Bathroom could have been a little bit betterequiped, shower(not everyone likes climbing the bath ) no hooks forhanging clothes, needed shelves for putting your toilet bags etc. Accessto the room was at first a bit difficult with suitcases, bags etc, butonce in I must admit the surroundings made up for it. Breakfast good, dinner expensive and poor. Not really for cost it was fine. Too little drawer space in room. Some signs of lack of maintenance. Receptionist could have been a little more friendly and welcoming, although totally efficient. Also, service behind the Bar (especially on a Saturday evening) was extremely slow due to the fact that there was only one member of staff on duty behind the Bar.We were in a hurry in the morning. After waiting 25min for our brakfast we had to cancel it (despite it was paid already), otherwise we would be late. It takes me max 15min to fix full english breakfast for 4. Not very good service :/. Food selection in the resturant. The evening dinner was very reasonably priced, but not very good quality. The breakfasts were good though. Bar prices. The low level of light in bedside lamps - poor for reading! The electronic key had to be re-programmed twice during the stay and it was a long treck from the room to get this done! The bathroom needs an up-date. Directions to room unclear - signs inconsitent so hard finding room first time! An enjoyable stay nevertherless!. We understand it is to be refurbished in the New Year - so N/A. Small room. Sone facilities, such as the bar were in need of updating. I gather the hotel is about to close for a £2m refit. Can't wait to see it afterwards. limited choice of main meal at the restaurant. Due for major refurbishment so difficult to judge fairly. the valentines menu was over-priced, the quality of the food was very poor. Low lighting-level in bedroom (room 1). Decor very poor in places,. Hotel in need of refurbishment. shower did not work properly.
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Amenities at Hotel De La Bere
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Fax/Photocopying, Dry Cleaning
General
Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Free Parking, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk
Activities
Tennis Court, Squash
Food & Drink
The Beaufort Restaurant, with its oak panelling and hand carved fireplace, is the ideal location for dinner. Whether a special occasion or just a relaxing meal, this dining room creates an atmosphere a world away. The crest of the De La Bere family, who gave their name to the hotel, still decorates the stained glass windows in this unique restaurant.
Important information to guests
Certain areas of the hotel are suitable for pets. For child policy details, please contact hotel. Limited ground floor rooms available on request.
Travelling information
From m5 (j11): Take a40 to Cheltenham following signs to the town centre. Take the inner ring road through the town, following signs for Broadway and Winchcombe, b4632 (also Cheltenham Town F.c). Drive through village of Prestbury. Hotel is 1.5 miles on left.
Hotel De La Bere Policies
Check-in
14:00 - 24/24
Check-out
07:00 - 11:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Maestro (Switch)
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 15 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Deposit Policy
No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet
No internet access available.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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