On 20 September 2003 I was very fortunate to find myself being invited to my friend's birthday party at the Puckrup Hall Hilton Hotel, Puckrup, near Tewkesbury.
The Hotel was lovely, a large Georgian Mansion (where the functions are held), then leading up to the main part of the Hotel. A large airy lobby awaits. Rooms are of the usual Hilton standard - lovely marble bathrooms, comfortable beds - with all the usual perks of iron press, food available throughout the night etc. Our room overlooked the fountain and golf course area.
The Hotel boasts a golf course, fitness room, small swimming pool, jacuzzi (which was out of action when I stayed), and a sauna.
There are many function rooms, the bar area leads out onto a patio area overlooking the golf course, very peaceful and relaxing.
The breakfast was ample, fresh fruit, juice, cereals, toast, fried breakfasts with many varieties to choose from - fried or poached eggs, sausages, hash browns, bacon, black pudding, fried bread. The Essex Cricket Team happened to be staying whilst we were, and on the Saturday night I was sat a few feet away from former England Captain Graham Gooch! (Everywhere I go I seem to stay with cricketers!)
Tewkesbury itself is a delightful place, steeped in history with many shops and museums and history just awaits round every corner. The Abbey is beautiful, well worth a visit.
The only disadvantage I would say was there was Sunday opening hours, which gave it a very relaxed feel, but unfortunately I could not browse.
There are many little tea and coffee shops, but after 12 noon, you are not allowed just to have a drink in them, which was rather maddening. I think there is a definite gap in the market here, for all prospective businesses out there! Most tables are reserved for lunch also, so if you turn up on spec, be prepared to have to try several places, it's very popular.
There are some lovely river walks as Tewkesbury conjoins here with two of out great British rivers - the Avon and the Severn, which I have to say are absolutely beautiful. Well worth a visit.
I hope to visit again sometime, possibly more than for a day, because I haven't seen it all yet, and I would also like to visit the Malvern Hills, Worcester, Cotswolds and the surrounding areas. A beautiful part of the world.
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Advantages: Tranquil, the Abbey, steeped in history, beautiful surroundings Disadvantages: Floods, sometimes too quiet, not a lot in terms of leisure and entertainment
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Advantages: Tranquil, the Abbey, steeped in history, beautiful surroundings Disadvantages: Floods, sometimes too quiet, not a lot in terms of leisure and entertainment
nutter_but_nice 14.06.2008 ·
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Advantages: It's convenient to Cheltenham, and is probably the only Hilton for miles. Quaint. Disadvantages: Worn-out, shoddy service, questionable eateries, exorbitant prices, ineffective staff, bugs.
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