Historic Hotels in Gloucestershire
Places to stay in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds connected to famous figures from the past.
The White Hart Royal. Moreton in Marsh.
If you're seeking somewhere from which to explore the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, this historic inn is worth much more than just considering as an option. In fact, it's almost an aside that Charles I once visited the place.
If you're seeking somewhere from which to explore the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, this historic inn is worth much more than just considering as an option. In fact, it's almost an aside that Charles I once visited the place.
The Manor House. Moreton in Marsh.
It may well be almost five-hundred years old, but the primary historic claim-to-fame of this splendid Cotswold house dates from the Second World War.
It may well be almost five-hundred years old, but the primary historic claim-to-fame of this splendid Cotswold house dates from the Second World War.
Court House Manor. Painswick.
If you're seeking an out-of-the-ordinary bed and breakfast from which to explore the Cotswolds, this quite frankly remarkable Grade I listed building will tick plenty of boxes (including the one for "visited by a king").
If you're seeking an out-of-the-ordinary bed and breakfast from which to explore the Cotswolds, this quite frankly remarkable Grade I listed building will tick plenty of boxes (including the one for "visited by a king").
The Fleece. Cirencester.
Did the future Charles II seek refuge here prior to his escape to France? Some say so, and there’s certainly no good reason to disbelieve the legend.
Did the future Charles II seek refuge here prior to his escape to France? Some say so, and there’s certainly no good reason to disbelieve the legend.
Charingworth Manor. Chipping Campden.
Every inch the classic Gloucestershire country house, this glorious manor is undeniably worthy of its Grade II* listed building status. Indeed, its beauty wasn’t lost on one of the 20th century’s most famous poets.
Every inch the classic Gloucestershire country house, this glorious manor is undeniably worthy of its Grade II* listed building status. Indeed, its beauty wasn’t lost on one of the 20th century’s most famous poets.
Thornbury Castle. Thornbury.
Whether you might be a serious historian or simply a fan of the erstwhile television series The Tudors, Thornbury Castle simply cannot fail to impress.
Whether you might be a serious historian or simply a fan of the erstwhile television series The Tudors, Thornbury Castle simply cannot fail to impress.
The Royalist. Stow on the Wold.
There may be no extant record of famous figures from history having frequented The Royalist, but its sheer age makes it nothing short of an architectural treasure.
There may be no extant record of famous figures from history having frequented The Royalist, but its sheer age makes it nothing short of an architectural treasure.
The Kings Arms. Stow on the Wold.
A town that oozes as much heritage as Stow-on-the-Wold simply has to have a history-soaked old inn like this fine old hostelry.
A town that oozes as much heritage as Stow-on-the-Wold simply has to have a history-soaked old inn like this fine old hostelry.
Bodkin House. Near Badminton.
Those with a passion for romantic fiction might well wish to spend some time at this little south Gloucestershire inn. Find out why at our entry for Bodkin House.
Those with a passion for romantic fiction might well wish to spend some time at this little south Gloucestershire inn. Find out why at our entry for Bodkin House.
The New Inn. Gloucester.
The site of an often forgotten piece of English history, this famous old building is one of only a few examples of a galleried coaching inn left in existence.
The site of an often forgotten piece of English history, this famous old building is one of only a few examples of a galleried coaching inn left in existence.
Wesley House. Winchcombe.
The very name of the place gives away its historic significance, with the founder of Methodism a guest here on two separate occasions.
The very name of the place gives away its historic significance, with the founder of Methodism a guest here on two separate occasions.
The Noel Arms. Chipping Campden.
Page to follow. Reputed former guest: King Charles II. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Reputed former guest: King Charles II. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Ellenborough Park Hotel. Cheltenham.
Page to follow. Reputed former guest: King George III. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Reputed former guest: King George III. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Queens Hotel. Cheltenham.
Page to follow. Historic guests include: Edward Elgar, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edward VII. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Historic guests include: Edward Elgar, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edward VII. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
The Royal Hop Pole. Tewkesbury.
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Charles Dickens, Queen Mary. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Charles Dickens, Queen Mary. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Gloucestershire that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.