Hotel Review

Tewkesbury Park Hotel, Gloucester

Gloucestershire, located in the south west of England, is the location for The Tewkesbury Park Hotel, situated between the northerly end of the Cotswolds and the Malverns.

Tewksbury itself, has had a long and rich history, as it stands proudly between two major rivers, the Severn and the Avon. The town’s claim to fame, other than having over 400 Tudor buildings which visitors can enjoy, is that it was the site of one of the decisive battles in the War of the Roses, where the House of Lancaster was completely defeated by the House of York, putting King Edward IV firmly on the throne. This year, 2021, is the 550th anniversary of this battle, and there is a trail you can follow which re-enacts the battle, but for me, one of the nicest activities is taking a relaxing boat trip along the river Avon, where you can view the Abbey that has dominated the landscape here for over 900 years.

Tewkesbury is just 10 minutes from the M5, and the perfect place to stay and enjoy all of its delights, is the rejuvenated Tewkesbury Park Hotel, which is to be found on the outskirts of the town and has wonderful views over the Cotswold Hills on one side, and the Malverns on the other.

The hotel’s core is a beautifully proportioned 18th century property, which was clearly the country house of a wealthy family in days gone by. Over time, a number of bedrooms have been added to the building, as well as a spa and fitness centre, and a challenging 18 hole golf course. As part of the renovation, Tewkesbury Park Hotel have created 9 luxury historic suites, an orangery, and a cocktail lounge with an outside terrace and bbq area, which overlooks the 16th and 18th greens. They have also created some terrace rooms, which is where we stayed, that have stunning views, and are a great place to sit and enjoy the peace, view and sunshine, if you are lucky with the weather!

On entering the hotel, the décor belies the slightly dated exterior, as it is smart-casual and clean and fresh and the vaulted ceiling gives a feeling of light and space. Once you pass the check-in desks and traverse a few stairs, you are presented with a cocktail bar and the public lounges all of which are newly decorated with modern blues and mellow yellows, where bar snacks and small bites are served, and diners can sit and enjoy their after dinner-drinks.

Tewkesbury Park Hotel has a variety of rooms, all recently redecorated, ranging from what the website describes as ‘just right’ rooms which are cosy, the new ‘terrace’ rooms, which are stylish, with breath-taking views, luxury interiors, Nespresso coffee machines, Grohe rain showers and Smart TVs, and ‘Indulgence’ and ‘Opulent’ rooms which are located in the main building. These suites would grace the best hotels in London with beautiful bay windows, sumptuous furnishings, Bramley toiletries, many with double ended baths and bathroom TV’s, but with something even better than London can offer - sumptuous views over central England’s rolling hills.

The quality of the rooms continues with the facilities on offer. A well maintained 6,554 yard par 72 golf course provides a good and interesting challenge for both the good and not so good golfers, and surrounds the property. Other facilities include two tennis courts and two squash courts, a gym and an indoor swimming pool. There is also an indoor steam room and a new state of the art outside Jacuzzi, with relaxing lighting, and also a barrel sauna, which to me looks a little like a Hobbit house fresh out of Middle Earth, to help those who have been either playing golf, or sightseeing, relax before dinner.

With all the stresses of the last few years, Tewksbury Park Hotel offers a solution to release that stress as well, with 2 spa rooms offering a wide range of treatments, but do book early to get the time and treatment you want. One of the treatments on offer, was a full body massage, that can be tailored to

It is a perfect location to visit not only historic Tewkesbury, but also the Cotswolds and Central England

your needs. I chose a sports massage that had me laughing and crying in pain at the same time, but was exactly what I needed to remove the stresses and strains of the past two years! In fact, I asked Abby if she would like to relocate to Sutton as she was good, but she is thoroughly enjoying working at the hotel and looking after the needs of the guests, so you too can enjoy her expertise.

The owners of Tewkesbury Park Hotel are really investing heavily on making this a premier resort ,and it is well on its way to becoming just that.

It is the perfect location to visit not only historic Tewkesbury, but also the Cotswolds and Central England, or just to have a relaxing weekend away.

For further information please visit: www.tewkesburypark.co.uk