Places to Stay Near a Pub in Cheltenham

What this page covers

If you want a place to stay where a drink and a meal are close to hand, Cheltenham gives you a reasonable choice. BritStays lists 47 places to stay in the area. Seven of them have a bar and seven have a restaurant. Some stays have both, so you'll find more options with food than with a bar. The rest of the set leans heavily towards hotels: 32 of the 47 are hotels, with 10 cottages, 3 caravanning options and 2 camping spots making up the remainder.

One honest caveat: our listings record whether a stay has its own bar or restaurant. They don't record how close the nearest pub is. If a short walk to a local matters more to you than an on-site bar, check the location yourself before you book.

Where the stays are

Almost everything is in or around Cheltenham itself. 41 of the 47 stays are listed there, 4 are around Tewkesbury, and there's one each at Evesham and Birdlip. Nothing in this set is marked as coastal, so the real choice here is between town and countryside rather than coast and countryside.

• Town stays make up the bulk of the list. Eleven stays are flagged as near a train station and six as near a bus stop, which helps if you'd rather leave the car behind for an evening out.
• Tewkesbury is worth a look if you want an on-site bar and restaurant. Both The Bell and Tudor House Hotel list a bar, a restaurant and disabled access.
• Self-catering and outdoor stays are fewer, so they're the ones to secure first if that's what you're after.

What the example stays tell you

For a stay with a bar and restaurant built in, The Lodge at Winchcombe lists a bar, a restaurant and WiFi. That's a sensible pick for couples who want dinner and a nightcap without heading out. The Bell and Tudor House Hotel in Tewkesbury offer a similar set-up.

If you'd rather stay central and find your own evening, several Cheltenham hotels are listed as near a train station. These include Lypiatt House Hotel, George Hotel, Mercure Cheltenham Queen's Hotel and Premier Inn. Travelodge lists a restaurant, takeaway food and disabled access. Holiday Inn Express lists disabled access and WiFi.

For families or small groups who want their own space, Cenwulf Cottage sleeps 3 and is near both a bus stop and a train station. If you're towing or bringing a tent, Cheltenham Racecourse Caravan Club Site lists EV charging nearby and is near a bus stop and train station. Mill Avon Holiday Park lists toilets, a laundrette and EV charging nearby.

Families, couples and dog owners

Couples who want a relaxed evening are best served by the stays with a bar and restaurant on site. Choose The Lodge at Winchcombe, The Bell or Tudor House Hotel.

Families may prefer a cottage or a caravan pitch. These give you more room and the freedom to eat when it suits the children.

Dog owners should know that dog-friendly isn't among the facilities recorded for this set. Ask each stay directly about its pet policy, including whether dogs are allowed in any bar area.

Accessibility is recorded at 8 stays. The Bell, Tudor House Hotel, Travelodge and Holiday Inn Express all list disabled access. Even so, it's always worth confirming the details for your own needs.

What to do once you're there

For history, Sudeley Castle and Edgeworth Manor are the landmarks listed for the area. Locally, the John Moore Countryside Museum is in Cheltenham. In the wider Cotswolds you'll find The Old Prison and, for a family day out, Aquaventure. There's also the Swinford Museum at Bourton-on-the-Water. On a wet day, the Arcade Archive in Gloucestershire is another museum option.

When and how to book

The numbers suggest where availability will be tightest. With only 10 cottages, 3 caravanning options and 2 camping spots against 32 hotels, self-catering and outdoor stays will go first. Book these as early as you can, especially if you need a set number of beds.

Hotels give you more room for manoeuvre. Still, if your dates coincide with a busy weekend or a big event in town, don't leave it late.

A few practical checks before you pay:

• Confirm the bar and restaurant are open on the nights you're staying, as hours can vary.
• Only 9 stays list parking. If you're driving, check what's available rather than assuming.
• Eleven stays list EV charging nearby. Ask exactly where the charger is and whether you'll need to book it.
• WiFi is listed at 17 stays, so if you need to work, make sure yours is one of them.