Dowdeswell

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The Lodge. Probably the lodge for the Manor at Upper Dowdeswell
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The Lodge. Probably the lodge for the Manor at Upper Dowdeswell
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Old Dole Farm. Hidden away in a fold of the hill above the A40 and reached by a winding track, this farm is clearly visible from the Cotswold way.
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Farmland, Dowdeswell A stubble field and view over the Chelt valley.
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The Manor House, Upper Dowdeswell. Situated on a dead end lane off a quiet cross country lane, the hamlet of Upper Dowdeswell and its old manor house sees few visitors.
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Shurdington Road Cheltenham England
The price is CA $100 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $100
CA $120 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
Room was very clean and spacious

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
De Vere Cotswold Water Park

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

4 out of 5
Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England
The price is CA $138 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $138
CA $165 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We stayed in one of the lakeside rooms which had a beautiful view. Room was slightly cold because of this but reception did provide us with an extra heater. It was my husbands birthday so they provided a gift and prosecco which was lovely. Food was great, lovely staff and clean hotel. Book ahead ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa

Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Down Hatherley Lane Gloucester England
The price is CA $179 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
CA $179
CA $215 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa country house in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (753 reviews)
Cleanliness staff and facilities

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
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Crescent Place by Mansley

Crescent Place by Mansley

3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Spotless room, helpful staff, good location

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Crescent Place by Mansley
Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

4 out of 5
55 St Georges Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this apartment in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
Stayed in the Palermo suite and it has a very musty smell, not very pleasant

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
The Lakes By YOO

The Lakes By YOO

5 out of 5
Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sailing Lake and Conservation Lake ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
All staff excellent

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

The Lakes By YOO
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Popular places to visit

Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill

Cheltenham Racecourse

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cheltenham Racecourse during your travels to Cheltenham. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cheltenham Racecourse
F04AR9 Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Cheltenham Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Cheltenham when you take a trip to Cheltenham Town Hall. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cheltenham Town Hall
Sudeley Castle featuring a church or cathedral, a park and heritage architecture

Sudeley Castle

4/5(6 reviews)

Uncover centuries of royal history amid the halls, gardens and art exhibitions of this 15th-century castle set in the shadow of the Cotswold Hills.

Sudeley Castle
Chedworth Roman Villa which includes a pond, heritage elements and a house

Chedworth Roman Villa

Roman-British history comes to life at the bathhouses, mosaics and museum of this ancient villa set in the picturesque Cotswold countryside.

Chedworth Roman Villa
The Model Village which includes interior views

The Model Village

Walk amid a scale model replica of the shops, houses and historic landmarks that were present in Bourton-on-the-Water during the 1930s.

The Model Village
Pitville Pump Room which includes interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Pittville Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pittville Park, a lovely green space in Cheltenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pittville Park

Things to do

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

CA $139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Travel the back roads in one of our comfy 16-seater Mercedes minibuses - we can go where big coaches can't!

Secret Cotswolds Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

CA $147
per adult
Secret Cotswolds Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

CA $149
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon
From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds

From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds

CA $138
per adult
From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds
Discover Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford

Discover Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford

CA $149
per adult
Discover Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford
Cotswold Cottages

Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London

CA $241
per adult
Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London
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Cities near Dowdeswell

Sudeley Castle showing château or palace, heritage architecture and a park

Cheltenham

Cow parsley and barley, near Hampen Beyond the cow parsley and the dry-stone wall are fields of barley.
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Andoversford

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