Explore the best of Cheltenham and surrounding villages
Independent restaurants
Cheltenham is brimming with excellent independent restaurants. Those listed are highly rated by us and our guests.
KIBOU is a Japanese hot kitchen, ramen and sushi bar. Inspired by Tokyo’s backstreets, it’s day-to-night eating and drinking den fuses canteen-style dining with Japanese whisky, sake and cocktails.
NB - This place is amazing but you will need to book in advance. People come from London to eat here!
42 locals recommend
Kibou Sushi
Regent StreetKIBOU is a Japanese hot kitchen, ramen and sushi bar. Inspired by Tokyo’s backstreets, it’s day-to-night eating and drinking den fuses canteen-style dining with Japanese whisky, sake and cocktails.
NB - This place is amazing but you will need to book in advance. People come from London to eat here!
Delicious authentic Turkish food. We just love this place. Loads of little things provided without charge - homemade bread, dips, coffee and liqueur. Huge portions. Super friendly team.
6 locals recommend
The Istanbul Kitchen
48 Winchcombe StDelicious authentic Turkish food. We just love this place. Loads of little things provided without charge - homemade bread, dips, coffee and liqueur. Huge portions. Super friendly team.
Authentic Sri Lankan street food. In a residential area of town. You'll usually need to book. They also do takeaway.
32 locals recommend
The Coconut Tree
59 Saint Paul's RoadAuthentic Sri Lankan street food. In a residential area of town. You'll usually need to book. They also do takeaway.
Gourmet Indian restaurant with a twist that people visit from far and wide. Go for lunch - it’s half price! You'll need to book.
42 locals recommend
Prithvi
38 Evesham RdGourmet Indian restaurant with a twist that people visit from far and wide. Go for lunch - it’s half price! You'll need to book.
Nice breakfast options and some delicious lunches. We recommend chicken Caesar salad - creative, huge and delicious!
6 locals recommend
The Find
20 Regent StNice breakfast options and some delicious lunches. We recommend chicken Caesar salad - creative, huge and delicious!
Posh pub food, a great vibe and excellent service. This is a sister restaurant of 131 - owned by the founder of Superdry!
32 locals recommend
The Bath Tavern
68 Bath RdPosh pub food, a great vibe and excellent service. This is a sister restaurant of 131 - owned by the founder of Superdry!
Very quirky Indian street food. Pretty rustic which makes it feel authentic. You’ll need to book as it’s extremely popular.
Bombay & Co
5 High StVery quirky Indian street food. Pretty rustic which makes it feel authentic. You’ll need to book as it’s extremely popular.
Great food, drinks and music. Perfect for a special night out. Very popular with 20’s - 40’s. Owned by the founder of Superdry!
30 locals recommend
No. 131
131 PromenadeGreat food, drinks and music. Perfect for a special night out. Very popular with 20’s - 40’s. Owned by the founder of Superdry!
A unique concept - merging Taiwanese BAO buns with smoked Texan-style BBQ dishes. It’s really new and already has rave reviews…
BAO + BBQ
3 Regent StreetA unique concept - merging Taiwanese BAO buns with smoked Texan-style BBQ dishes. It’s really new and already has rave reviews…
Purslane is a small, independent family-run restaurant which specialises in fresh, sustainably-caught seafood from British waters. The lunch menu is great value.
12 locals recommend
Purslane Restaurant
16 Rodney RdPurslane is a small, independent family-run restaurant which specialises in fresh, sustainably-caught seafood from British waters. The lunch menu is great value.
Authentic french restaurant. All things cheese and wine (think apres-ski) in a laidback setting.
Domaine 16
16 Regent StreetAuthentic french restaurant. All things cheese and wine (think apres-ski) in a laidback setting.
Amazing selection of Thai food. Any local Thai’s we know all say this is the most authentic place for dishes like green curry and massaman.
6 locals recommend
The Railway Cheltenham
New StreetAmazing selection of Thai food. Any local Thai’s we know all say this is the most authentic place for dishes like green curry and massaman.
In the heart of Montpellier, the Ivy offers a British menu ranging from breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks and set menus.
74 locals recommend
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetIn the heart of Montpellier, the Ivy offers a British menu ranging from breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks and set menus.
Acclaimed French restaurant with original touches in sleek surroundings with a quiet atmosphere. Michelin starred.
32 locals recommend
Le Champignon Sauvage
24-28 Suffolk RdAcclaimed French restaurant with original touches in sleek surroundings with a quiet atmosphere. Michelin starred.
GL50: where the chefs bring the food to your table that is local, fresh and served in an innovative way.
Restaurant Gl50
Chester WalkGL50: where the chefs bring the food to your table that is local, fresh and served in an innovative way.
MUSE is a French themed restaurant with an eclectic fusion of European and Local British favourites with a hint of subtle Asian flavours.
9 locals recommend
MUSE Brasserie
60 St George's PlMUSE is a French themed restaurant with an eclectic fusion of European and Local British favourites with a hint of subtle Asian flavours.
Gallimores Kitchen
22 Montpellier StChic cafe in the heart of Montpellier. Delicious moules frites.
Vegans from far and wide come to visit this great restaurant. Amazing menu - you'll need to wait a bit though as everything is cooked from scratch. There is also a very friendly proprietor who loves to share cooking tips!
6 locals recommend
Vegetus
42 Winchcombe StreetVegans from far and wide come to visit this great restaurant. Amazing menu - you'll need to wait a bit though as everything is cooked from scratch. There is also a very friendly proprietor who loves to share cooking tips!
The UK's best indian takeaway apparently! £1 delivery charge and lovely food.
Rogan Josh (Cheltenham)
26 Winchcombe StreetThe UK's best indian takeaway apparently! £1 delivery charge and lovely food.
The Hollow Bottom Pub in the Cotswolds village of Guiting Power is and has been a bolthole for the racing community for decades. Tuck into a scrumptious pub-style menu. Produce is at the heart of each dish, using the best ingredients sourced from within the UK. There’s a top-notch beer and wine list, too.
29 locals recommend
The Hollow Bottom
The Hollow Bottom Pub in the Cotswolds village of Guiting Power is and has been a bolthole for the racing community for decades. Tuck into a scrumptious pub-style menu. Produce is at the heart of each dish, using the best ingredients sourced from within the UK. There’s a top-notch beer and wine list, too.
East India Cafe has a strong reputation for its Anglo-Indian fine dining inspired by the British Raj period. The restaurant received many accolades over the years, including the Good Food Award in 2019 and 2020.
14 locals recommend
East India Cafe
103 PromenadeEast India Cafe has a strong reputation for its Anglo-Indian fine dining inspired by the British Raj period. The restaurant received many accolades over the years, including the Good Food Award in 2019 and 2020.
One of our favourite spots for a special dinner out or afternoon tea. Take a pew in The Hearth, where you can choose a little of what you fancy, Smorgasbord-style. Pick a spot to hang out in The Painswick Restaurant for some full-on feasting, or kick off those wellies and treat yourself to the delicious decadence of a Painswick afternoon tea.
43 locals recommend
The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
Kemps LaneOne of our favourite spots for a special dinner out or afternoon tea. Take a pew in The Hearth, where you can choose a little of what you fancy, Smorgasbord-style. Pick a spot to hang out in The Painswick Restaurant for some full-on feasting, or kick off those wellies and treat yourself to the delicious decadence of a Painswick afternoon tea.
Mowgli Street Food
Saint Margaret's RoadJust launched - amazing reviews!
Cotswold villages
We have listed our favourite areas of the Cotswolds which we hope you enjoy as much as we do. Each listing highlights those villages en-route and good cafes, walks or sightseeing.
The only entry on our list which isn’t actually a village - but well worth a walk across the road to discover this beautiful park, amazing children’s play area, four cafes, a boating pond and the Pittville Pump Rooms. There is live music in the park most weekends too!
157 locals recommend
Pittville Park
The only entry on our list which isn’t actually a village - but well worth a walk across the road to discover this beautiful park, amazing children’s play area, four cafes, a boating pond and the Pittville Pump Rooms. There is live music in the park most weekends too!
Great for walking. Look up the Winchcombe Way. We would recommend the Old Bakery for brunch and Sudeley Castle for a wander.
23 locals recommend
Winchcombe
Great for walking. Look up the Winchcombe Way. We would recommend the Old Bakery for brunch and Sudeley Castle for a wander.
The little known village of Stanton is small but beautiful. The views from The Mount Inn make you feel as though you're in Provence.
Stanton
The little known village of Stanton is small but beautiful. The views from The Mount Inn make you feel as though you're in Provence.
Quintessential Cotswold chocolate box village. Lots of great shops and cafes to wander around. We recommend The Broadway Deli for brunch or Russell’s fish and chips for supper.
253 locals recommend
Broadway
Quintessential Cotswold chocolate box village. Lots of great shops and cafes to wander around. We recommend The Broadway Deli for brunch or Russell’s fish and chips for supper.
Beautiful village with free parking in the centre if you are lucky. The Old Stocks Inn is a truly wonderful restaurant for dinner. We also recommend The Hive for lunch (amazing soup and cheese scones) or The Old Bakery for a cream tea. Coach House coffee is good for a drink.
360 locals recommend
Stow-on-the-Wold
Beautiful village with free parking in the centre if you are lucky. The Old Stocks Inn is a truly wonderful restaurant for dinner. We also recommend The Hive for lunch (amazing soup and cheese scones) or The Old Bakery for a cream tea. Coach House coffee is good for a drink.
One of the most beautiful villages in the Slad Valley. Great to visit for a walk (Painswick Beacon) or on the way to Stroud and/or Nailsworth. The Rococo gardens are beautiful. We recommend the Painswick Hotel for afternoon tea or dinner, The Oak for lunch or the Malthouse Collective for brunch and a wander around 3 floors of antiques and bric-a-brac.
58 locals recommend
Painswick
One of the most beautiful villages in the Slad Valley. Great to visit for a walk (Painswick Beacon) or on the way to Stroud and/or Nailsworth. The Rococo gardens are beautiful. We recommend the Painswick Hotel for afternoon tea or dinner, The Oak for lunch or the Malthouse Collective for brunch and a wander around 3 floors of antiques and bric-a-brac.
One of the best farmer's markets in the UK every Friday and Saturday. Park in the Five Valleys car park. The Thai street food is amazing as is the Japanese called Tomari. If you visit Stroud, call into Painswick on the way and visit Nailsworth afterwards for a drink at Hobbs House Bakery.
130 locals recommend
Stroud
One of the best farmer's markets in the UK every Friday and Saturday. Park in the Five Valleys car park. The Thai street food is amazing as is the Japanese called Tomari. If you visit Stroud, call into Painswick on the way and visit Nailsworth afterwards for a drink at Hobbs House Bakery.
The village is stunning but no trip is complete without a visit to the Burford Garden Centre for a wander and some lunch. Great wild swimming in the river nearby and you can pick up some lovely deli-style food from the Upton Smokery on your return home.
256 locals recommend
Burford
The village is stunning but no trip is complete without a visit to the Burford Garden Centre for a wander and some lunch. Great wild swimming in the river nearby and you can pick up some lovely deli-style food from the Upton Smokery on your return home.
Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in the rural Cotswolds area of south central England. Straddling the River Windrush, it’s known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses. The Cotswold Motoring Museum features vintage cars and a toy collection. Birdland is home to species including parrots, owls and king penguins, plus life-size model dinosaurs.
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in the rural Cotswolds area of south central England. Straddling the River Windrush, it’s known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses. The Cotswold Motoring Museum features vintage cars and a toy collection. Birdland is home to species including parrots, owls and king penguins, plus life-size model dinosaurs.
The most famous street in the Cotswolds. Great trout farm in the centre for a BBQ on site or to take away.
198 locals recommend
Bibury
The most famous street in the Cotswolds. Great trout farm in the centre for a BBQ on site or to take away.
Lower Slaughter is a stunning village. Take a walk along the river to the Old Mill gift shop and tea room.
80 locals recommend
Lower Slaughter
Lower Slaughter is a stunning village. Take a walk along the river to the Old Mill gift shop and tea room.
Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare's birthplace. Also good for a spot of shopping.
533 locals recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon
Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare's birthplace. Also good for a spot of shopping.
Cirencester
A beautiful market town with lots of lovely cafes and shops.
Tetbury, an historic wool town, is the southern gateway to the Cotswolds. The town is known as an architectural gem with many of the wool merchants’ houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th & 17th centuries during the height of the town’s prosperity from the wool trade.
204 locals recommend
Tetbury
Tetbury, an historic wool town, is the southern gateway to the Cotswolds. The town is known as an architectural gem with many of the wool merchants’ houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th & 17th centuries during the height of the town’s prosperity from the wool trade.
Chipping Campden is a market town in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It is notable for its terraced High Street, dating from the 14th century to the 17th century.
192 locals recommend
Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is a market town in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It is notable for its terraced High Street, dating from the 14th century to the 17th century.
Pershore is an unspoiled, picturesque market town famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent Abbey.
28 locals recommend
Pershore
Pershore is an unspoiled, picturesque market town famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent Abbey.
Sightseeing
With a fascinating history that spans over 1000 years, 10 magnificent gardens and an estate located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sudeley Castle is well worth a visit.
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
With a fascinating history that spans over 1000 years, 10 magnificent gardens and an estate located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sudeley Castle is well worth a visit.
One of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty and featured in two Harry Potter films. Beautiful evensong.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnOne of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty and featured in two Harry Potter films. Beautiful evensong.
Painswick Rococo Garden is a beautiful place to escape, explore and imagine. It was designed in the 1740s as an English country gentleman's pleasure garden, a place for holding intimate garden parties.
107 locals recommend
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadPainswick Rococo Garden is a beautiful place to escape, explore and imagine. It was designed in the 1740s as an English country gentleman's pleasure garden, a place for holding intimate garden parties.
A third generation family farm set in the Heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills overlooking Broadway and the Vale of Evesham. Over 53 acres with 35 different varieties, some 70 miles of rows, and 250,000 plants in total. Crops are steam distilled on the farm and made into unique lavender products, all proudly made in Great Britain.
82 locals recommend
Cotswold Lavender
A third generation family farm set in the Heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills overlooking Broadway and the Vale of Evesham. Over 53 acres with 35 different varieties, some 70 miles of rows, and 250,000 plants in total. Crops are steam distilled on the farm and made into unique lavender products, all proudly made in Great Britain.
Cheltenham, the jewel in Jump racing's crown, plays host to the best jumping action in the world from 350 spectacular acres in the lee of the beautiful Cotswold hills. Whether you're here on a crisp bright October day or a balmy evening in May, you'll feel that unmistakeable Cheltenham magic. The racing, the setting, the tradition and history, the shared sense of enjoyment all combine to give everyone an amazing experience.
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadCheltenham, the jewel in Jump racing's crown, plays host to the best jumping action in the world from 350 spectacular acres in the lee of the beautiful Cotswold hills. Whether you're here on a crisp bright October day or a balmy evening in May, you'll feel that unmistakeable Cheltenham magic. The racing, the setting, the tradition and history, the shared sense of enjoyment all combine to give everyone an amazing experience.
This beautiful park with a boating pond, the pump room, four cafes and an amazing children's park is on your doorstep.
157 locals recommend
Pittville Park
This beautiful park with a boating pond, the pump room, four cafes and an amazing children's park is on your doorstep.
Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe.
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe.
Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting. Visit the new museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly three centuries.
40 locals recommend
Hailes Abbey
Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting. Visit the new museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly three centuries.
Stanway House is a Jacobean manor house, located near the village of Stanway in Gloucestershire, England. The manor of Stanway was owned by Tewkesbury Abbey for 800 years then for 500 years by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls of Wemyss and March.
22 locals recommend
Stanway House
Stanway House is a Jacobean manor house, located near the village of Stanway in Gloucestershire, England. The manor of Stanway was owned by Tewkesbury Abbey for 800 years then for 500 years by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls of Wemyss and March.
Set in beautiful Cotswold scenery, Britain's Roman past is revealed with spectacular mosaics at Chedworth Roman Villa.
105 locals recommend
Chedworth Roman Villa
Set in beautiful Cotswold scenery, Britain's Roman past is revealed with spectacular mosaics at Chedworth Roman Villa.
Blenheim Palace is one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Tewkesbury Abbey is a parish church of cathedral proportions tucked in the middle of the bustling market town of Tewkesbury.
55 locals recommend
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey is a parish church of cathedral proportions tucked in the middle of the bustling market town of Tewkesbury.
Wellness
Bloom Studio & Well-being
24 Rodney RdBoutique yoga and wellness studio with a lovely cafe attached.
OrangeYoga
70 St George's PlA great range of classes every day and very down to earth.
Hot Yoga, Pilates, Barre and HIIT Studio in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Founders of Soul Circus festival.
Ella and Fleur Hot Yoga
23A Pittville StHot Yoga, Pilates, Barre and HIIT Studio in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Founders of Soul Circus festival.
Cheltenham Reflexology, Massage, Baby Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage and much more.
Cheltenham Reflexology and Massage
1 St Margaret's RdCheltenham Reflexology, Massage, Baby Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage and much more.
Open May - October, Sandford Parks Lido is one of the largest outdoor pools in the country, set in landscaped gardens. The 50 metre main swimming pool as well as a childrens’ pool and paddling pool are heated to over 70 degrees. Basketball, volleyball and table tennis are also available – all included in the entrance charge. Light refreshments are available at the poolside cafe
62 locals recommend
Sandford Parks Lido
Keynsham RoadOpen May - October, Sandford Parks Lido is one of the largest outdoor pools in the country, set in landscaped gardens. The 50 metre main swimming pool as well as a childrens’ pool and paddling pool are heated to over 70 degrees. Basketball, volleyball and table tennis are also available – all included in the entrance charge. Light refreshments are available at the poolside cafe
Three pools: main, kids and diving pool. A short walk from the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Leisure at Cheltenham
Tommy Taylors LaneThree pools: main, kids and diving pool. A short walk from the apartment.
The Greenway Hotel and Spa is set in eight acres of stunning countryside grounds, our 16th Century Elizabethan manor house hotel is the proud owner of 4 AA Red Stars reflecting our team’s exceptional service and hospitality.
12 locals recommend
The Greenway Hotel & Spa
Shurdington RoadThe Greenway Hotel and Spa is set in eight acres of stunning countryside grounds, our 16th Century Elizabethan manor house hotel is the proud owner of 4 AA Red Stars reflecting our team’s exceptional service and hospitality.
C-Side: multi award-winning spa and iconic post-modern building carved into the grounds of Cowley Manor. Featuring a Cotswold green-slate lined heated indoor pool and a spectacular heated outdoor pool, it is a generous space designed for lounging (with pools large enough for serious swimmers too).
C-Side Spa
Cowley ManorC-Side: multi award-winning spa and iconic post-modern building carved into the grounds of Cowley Manor. Featuring a Cotswold green-slate lined heated indoor pool and a spectacular heated outdoor pool, it is a generous space designed for lounging (with pools large enough for serious swimmers too).
Gloucestershire's leading wellbeing charity since 1995. Offering classes, courses and workshops focusing on bettering your body, mind and spirit.
The Isbourne
2 Wolseley TerraceGloucestershire's leading wellbeing charity since 1995. Offering classes, courses and workshops focusing on bettering your body, mind and spirit.
Their spa is worth a visit. It’s only a couple of miles from the apartment.
13 locals recommend
The Spa at Ellenborough Park
Southam LaneTheir spa is worth a visit. It’s only a couple of miles from the apartment.
Food shopping
A few local delis and shops that sell essentials nearby…
The Cheese Works is recognised as one of the finest British cheesemongers. A family owned business selling fine artisan cheese and gifts.
The Cheeseworks
5 Regent StThe Cheese Works is recognised as one of the finest British cheesemongers. A family owned business selling fine artisan cheese and gifts.
Spectre Cheltenham
173 High StLarge food hall attached to the main clothes store.
Tesco Express
Queen's RoadSmall Tesco within the Brewery Quarter to pick up essentials.
Homemade fresh pasta, pesto, sauces, focaccia and more. Authentic and flavourful Italian food in this recently opened deli.
My Pastalicious
57 Winchcombe StHomemade fresh pasta, pesto, sauces, focaccia and more. Authentic and flavourful Italian food in this recently opened deli.
La Boulangerie Artisan
Saxon WayOrganic fresh french bread.
Delicious takeaway Palestinian street food. Only open from 12-4 so make sure you don’t miss them!
Habibah
291 High StreetDelicious takeaway Palestinian street food. Only open from 12-4 so make sure you don’t miss them!
Activities
The Paint it Yourself Pottery Co. is a friendly Ceramic Cafe welcoming all ages for some messy, creative fun, with no experience required and plenty of inspiration and help on hand. 200 items to choose from!
Paint it Yourself Pottery Co
76 Winchcombe StThe Paint it Yourself Pottery Co. is a friendly Ceramic Cafe welcoming all ages for some messy, creative fun, with no experience required and plenty of inspiration and help on hand. 200 items to choose from!
Hayles Fruit Farm is a third generation family owned business located on the outskirts of the Cotswold market town of Winchcombe. A great selection of fruit picking is available from early to late summer. The farm shop is amazing all year round.
13 locals recommend
Hayles Fruit Farm Ltd
Hayles Fruit Farm is a third generation family owned business located on the outskirts of the Cotswold market town of Winchcombe. A great selection of fruit picking is available from early to late summer. The farm shop is amazing all year round.
Cineworld IMAX Cheltenham
Saint Margaret's Road11 screen cinema a few minutes walk from the apartment.
Escape Hunt opened at The Brewery Quarter in December 2020. Escape Hunting involves teammates losing themselves in incredible new worlds, taking on pulse-racing missions and challenges created by the Escape Hunt Studios team. Groups have to work together to follow a series of fiendishly clever clues and complete their mission before their time is up.
Awarded TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice 2020′, Escape Hunt’s 5* adventures has teams working together to find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges before the time runs out.
Escape Hunt Cheltenham
High StreetEscape Hunt opened at The Brewery Quarter in December 2020. Escape Hunting involves teammates losing themselves in incredible new worlds, taking on pulse-racing missions and challenges created by the Escape Hunt Studios team. Groups have to work together to follow a series of fiendishly clever clues and complete their mission before their time is up.
Awarded TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice 2020′, Escape Hunt’s 5* adventures has teams working together to find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges before the time runs out.
Mr Mulligans Cheltenham
Henrietta StreetExcellent miniature golf course in the heart of town.
The Play Farm
Cheltenham’s largest soft play centre minutes from the apartment.
Just outside Cheltenham - great for children and adults to let off some steam!
Airborne Trampoline Park
5 Tewkesbury RdJust outside Cheltenham - great for children and adults to let off some steam!
Bibury Trout Farm is one of Britain's oldest, and certainly most attractive, trout farms. Founded in 1902, by the famous naturalist Arthur Severn to stock the local rivers and streams with the native Brown Trout, it now covers 15 acres in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Cotswolds, the Coln Valley. Great shop, fishing and on-site BBQs.
55 locals recommend
Bibury Trout Farm
Bibury Trout Farm is one of Britain's oldest, and certainly most attractive, trout farms. Founded in 1902, by the famous naturalist Arthur Severn to stock the local rivers and streams with the native Brown Trout, it now covers 15 acres in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Cotswolds, the Coln Valley. Great shop, fishing and on-site BBQs.
Modern multilane bowling chain with an on-site bar/diner, plus a dedicated games area and arcade.
12 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl Cheltenham
Henrietta StreetModern multilane bowling chain with an on-site bar/diner, plus a dedicated games area and arcade.
Theatre in the heart of Cheltenham presenting a wide range of shows from comedy, drama, musicals & opera. We also produce our own family pantomime.
124 locals recommend
Everyman Theatre
10 Regent StTheatre in the heart of Cheltenham presenting a wide range of shows from comedy, drama, musicals & opera. We also produce our own family pantomime.
Super quirky gallery, shop and cafe selling a variety of things from Nepal. The proceeds all go to a children’s charity in Kathmandu. Lunch is usually a choice of spiced lentil soup or a tuna Niçoise salad followed by some delicious cakes (served by Sherpas). Simple but well worth a visit.
Alain Rouveure Galleries
Super quirky gallery, shop and cafe selling a variety of things from Nepal. The proceeds all go to a children’s charity in Kathmandu. Lunch is usually a choice of spiced lentil soup or a tuna Niçoise salad followed by some delicious cakes (served by Sherpas). Simple but well worth a visit.
Enjoy a tour of their cider making facility and the deli, bar and snacks on site. You’ll need to book in advance.
27 locals recommend
Dunkertons Organic Cider
London RoadEnjoy a tour of their cider making facility and the deli, bar and snacks on site. You’ll need to book in advance.
Great vineyard tour and wine tasting. You’ll need to book.
39 locals recommend
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Convent LaneGreat vineyard tour and wine tasting. You’ll need to book.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswold farm. They allow you to have a wander and there is a lovely farm shop.
68 locals recommend
Diddly Squat Farm
Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswold farm. They allow you to have a wander and there is a lovely farm shop.
Paddle boarding, wild swimming, kayaking, etc and a great selection of water slides and inflatables for children on a sandy beach.
126 locals recommend
Cotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LanePaddle boarding, wild swimming, kayaking, etc and a great selection of water slides and inflatables for children on a sandy beach.
Stroll around the Park discovering over 260 different animal species in 160 acres of land.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Stroll around the Park discovering over 260 different animal species in 160 acres of land.
Ian Coley Sporting Ltd.
Clay pigeon shooting just outside Cheltenham.
Funky Warehouse has an indoor trampoline, ninja warrior area and soft play centre with various activities and something for all ages!
Funky Warehouse
Unit 5 Swindon RdFunky Warehouse has an indoor trampoline, ninja warrior area and soft play centre with various activities and something for all ages!
Escape Rooms Cheltenham
52 Winchcombe StreetEat Sleep Axe
52 Winchcombe StCoffee, tea and cake
A very short walk from Pittville Park this cafe is loved by locals. They do great drinks, lunches and evening drinks and nibbles.
7 locals recommend
Havanas Coffee
14 Prestbury RdA very short walk from Pittville Park this cafe is loved by locals. They do great drinks, lunches and evening drinks and nibbles.
A huge selection of coffee and a few cakes. Definitely one for the coffee connoisseur.
7 locals recommend
The Coffee Dispensary
18 Regent StA huge selection of coffee and a few cakes. Definitely one for the coffee connoisseur.
This place is LOVED by all who visit.
Eat in for a wonderful afternoon tea experience (booking is a must) or go to their Our Enchanted Window for Take away Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Hot Chocolate - Friday, Saturday & Sundays.
Once Upon A Tea Room
108 Winchcombe StThis place is LOVED by all who visit.
Eat in for a wonderful afternoon tea experience (booking is a must) or go to their Our Enchanted Window for Take away Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Hot Chocolate - Friday, Saturday & Sundays.
The Urban Meadow
24 Rodney RoadWellness cafe attached to a yoga studio. 5 mins from John Lewis.
Lovely Costa coffee shop - perfect for a drink with a book on the terrace overlooking the Promenade.
Waterstones
33-41 PromenadeLovely Costa coffee shop - perfect for a drink with a book on the terrace overlooking the Promenade.
With a philosophy based on doing simplicity well, the Scandinavian Coffee Pod is one of the best coffee shops in Cheltenham. It’s located in a characteristic bright yellow pod, meaning you can’t miss it! They have a roasting machine next door with seasonal beans which are switched up weekly, meaning you’ll always have a fresh coffee. In true Scandi style, you can expect to find delicious cinnamon buns, as well as locally sourced cakes, pastries, and sandwiches.
8 locals recommend
The Scandinavian Coffee Pod
Royal Well PlaceWith a philosophy based on doing simplicity well, the Scandinavian Coffee Pod is one of the best coffee shops in Cheltenham. It’s located in a characteristic bright yellow pod, meaning you can’t miss it! They have a roasting machine next door with seasonal beans which are switched up weekly, meaning you’ll always have a fresh coffee. In true Scandi style, you can expect to find delicious cinnamon buns, as well as locally sourced cakes, pastries, and sandwiches.
Indulge in afternoon tea at the elegant and charming Regency tea rooms in Cheltenham. Enjoy one of the finest selection of loose leaf teas and a range of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve and a mouth watering selection of patisseries.
The Regency Tea rooms
Regent StreetIndulge in afternoon tea at the elegant and charming Regency tea rooms in Cheltenham. Enjoy one of the finest selection of loose leaf teas and a range of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve and a mouth watering selection of patisseries.
The quality of the food here is amazing. For a simple lunch and a drink in the park, you can’t beat it.
Central Cross Cafe, In The Park
Central Cross DriveThe quality of the food here is amazing. For a simple lunch and a drink in the park, you can’t beat it.
Sisu Pancakes
25 Clarence ParadeGorgeous little Italian deli. They have a few tables inside and out and loads of takeaway options.
My Pastalicious
57 Winchcombe StGorgeous little Italian deli. They have a few tables inside and out and loads of takeaway options.