The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion HotelHigh Street Colchester Essex United Kingdom CO1 1DJThe Red Lion Hotel is an historical Grade 1 listed building (c1465) located in the town centre of historic Colchester. The hotel is one of the oldest inns in East Anglia and has been described as 'a fine example of Tudor England'.
The old Banqueting Hall, which is now the Parliament Restaurant, has a remarkable beamed ceiling. The bedrooms are individually furnished with antiques and have a wealth of original exposed beams and wattle and daub walls. The hotel is located in the town centre and there are numerous shops nearby including well known chain stores and smaller, boutique-style shops. A quiet retreat from the modern world outside, the hotels' Tudor features and warm red and gold fabrics provide a luxurious and relaxing environment in which to enjoy your stay. Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town and was its first Roman capital. Today it is a thriving centre full of attractions for residents, visitors and businesses. It has a unique place in Britain's history, and is set for an exciting future. Things to see include: Flatford Mill, the inspiration for John Constable's 'Hay Wain'. Colchester Castle and Gardens. Colchester Zoo, Roller World and Leisure World. The Dutch Quarter. Ghost Walks - guided trails for groups featuring the town's most haunted sites are available every week. Oyster Farming - The first charter of 1189 confirmed Colchester's legal rights over the River Cone and the oyster fishery. Colchester oysters are still famous today. Central London is only 55 minutes away by rail.
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The Prestbury House Hotel
The Prestbury House Hotel & Restaurant The Burgage Prestbury GL52 3DN Cheltenham Gloucestershire United Kingdom The panelled rooms, the roaring log fires in winter. The croquet lawns in summer.
The panoramic views out to the Cotswold Hills, the traditional furnishings and even a ghost story or two all conspire to make any length of stay a memorable event. And beyond 5 acres of secluded grounds lies a treasure trove of equally engaging delights. Cheltenham Racecourse is on the doorstep and the Regency splendour and excellent shopping of the town itself are only minutes away. Walks abound around the famous villages of the Cotswolds while further afield Shakespeare's Stratford, beautiful Bath and the dreaming spires of Oxford await discovery. One of the real joys of staying in a privately-owned hotel, particularly one dating back to the early 1600s is the individuality family ownership brings - from the fresh flowers in the entrance hall to the decor in each bedroom.
