I like this roadside service place - Reckon it's among the best I've been to in the UK!…read more Apart from gas or as the locals call it, fuel for the car, there's tons of food choices (Leon, Costa coffee, McDonald's, Chozen Noodle & Fresh Food Cafe) and there's a pharmacy (Boots) there is also a shop (Cotton Traders) that was selling jackets, socks, gloves and boots just in case you're missing anything! (Am assuming it changes to the appropriate seasonal clothing in the summer) And the Spar grocery store had Tyrells Crisps! Rather than individual store reviews, a round-up of the 3 we patronized: - Leon's was FABULOUS service - Veronika & Chloe gave us a deconstructed fish roll as mum didn't like the wrap. Plus love the water jugs with mint leaves - SPAR was a bit expensive but had end of day deals on sandwiches which were a £1 off - Fresh Food cafe's fries tasted stale (so very ironic with their name!) There were also tons of women's loos in the bathroom, and a bloke was cleaning them. Couple that with lots of parking available too, and so really quite happy we stopped here! Yelp 300/ 2018 WOOT - My 300th review for 2018 on Yelp! Awesomeness!!

I don't know why I have a strange fondness for this service area, as it's pretty much the same as…read moreany other. But it marks the junction where you turn off the M5 to get to Wales, and I nearly always make a point of stopping here before tackling the M50 if I'm heading that way. It's got all the usual stuff that you would expect, WH Smiths, Costa, etc. I like the open-plan seating area in the centre that caters for all the food stands. As the services are essentially located on the M50 slip road, if you're heading back on to the M5 southbound from here, you have to negotiate a roundabout to get back onto the main motorway.

My first Holiday Inn experience (I think) and it was alright…read more The positives: Free wifi Breakfast was included An ice machine in the lobby Blackout curtains Comfy bed Nice shower The negatives: The room was chilly and following the air con instructions to get warmer didn't help, just made the room noisier. No bath. After I paid the bill I realised the GBP/EUR rate they used was ridiculously bad value. Normally when I'm in the UK and I use a card I'm given an option to either pay in GBP or take the rate offered but I wasn't given the option and didn't cop until it was too late. Sneaky tactic. As for the stay itself: It was better than one Travel Lodge experience I've had. But I've had plenty of Premier Inn stays that exceeded this one. And one recent Ibis stay was miles ahead. The positives do out weigh the negatives in terms of count, but not sure I can go any higher than a 3 on this one after the sneaky rate conversion.

As expected from this chain the room was basic but very clean. I had actually forgotten my…read moretoothbrush so was glad to be provided with one free of charge. The nice thing about this place is that even given its proximity to the M5 it was nice and quiet.

Got a very good deal to stay here on laterooms and we couldn't believe how beautiful it was as we…read moredrove in through the gates. Our first room was very spacious but had a slight plumbing problem so we were moved straight away to a charming room with a wonderful view. framed by gorgeous casement windows. All the modern conveniences you'd expect but in a wonderful setting. The grounds are extensive and well worth a wander. Ate in the restaurant as we were quite late arriving and the food and service were excellent, and very reasonable too. We will definitely be going here again, would recommend it to anyone. Could find no real faults with the place.

Blimey! Don't pop in here with a quick query!! You can't just ask someone something at the desk,…read moreyou have to be booked in to make an enquiry!! and then you have to queue up to be booked in.!! The staff are pretty abrupt and fairly condescending too - not pleasant. They don't have many brochures on display - this is probably to stop you helping yourself to brochures!! The shop itself is pretty cluttered, and doesn't look that inviting. Their opening hours are on the front door in very small writing, so you have to get right up to the door to see if they're open! There aren't that many travel agents in Cheltenham, but this definitely wouldn't be my first (or second!) choice. I'm sure that the staff are very knowledgeable, but they're too rude to be helpful.

The service I received in Thomas cook Cheltenham was first class…read more The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough to help me. although it is a very busy shop I felt a valued customer. The member off staff even matched the Internet price! I would return knowing I would be looked after by the knowledgeable staff!

Outstanding service at the manor surrounded by beautiful gardens…read more Excellent breakfast and dinner was delicious.

Amazing, beautiful, and cleanest hotel I've ever seen! This is a wonderful hotel! The grounds are…read moreso lovely, I wished I could paint! Hotel itself is elegant with generous rooms and amenities. Full delicious breakfast included. And the staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again!! Wish I could give more stars!!

Across the lane from the river, half-hidden by a stone wall, is Lower Slaughter Manor. This is the…read moresister property to the nearby Lower Slaughter Inn (where Gayle and I were staying). For Lower Slaughter, this is the fancy schmancy 17th century estate house and built for the Whitmore family, lords of the manor at Lower Slaughter from 1611. Gayle and I weren't sure they were going to let us in, but staff was kind enough to let us look around the impressive outside grounds and the greater inside common areas. Having a drink at the bar was also a good way to settle into our tour. I was also personally taken by the billiards room.

Disappointment. Horrible staff and boring atmosphere. Rude bartender and dry staff. The room has…read morebeen the only good part of the stay. Left the restaurant before we even got our food.

Good service good food and clean hotel. As a golfer the…read moreputting green and course were amazing. The pool area is great also

Set in the outskirts of Tewkesbury, this hotel would be ideal for those looking to enjoy the town…read moreand nearby countryside without having to stay in the centre or next to the motorway. We were welcomed by a very helpful trainee receptionist and provided with all of the information required for amenities, meals and the location of our room. Parking was close to the hotel and ample. The hotel was extremely hot, which was somewhat stifling considering the decent outdoor temperature. We were very grateful of the complimentary upgrade to an executive double room on the top floor. The view over the golf course and towards the Malvern Hills was phenomenal, especially during the sunset. Besides the occasional hair dryer late at night and a couple arguing, the room was pleasantly quiet. The room featured ample storage facilities, a flat-screen television with the usual Freeview selection, desk and coffee table with armchairs. The bed, although not completely solid, was rather firm; achieving a decent level of comfort was quite a task. The room could have benefitted from a lamp on both bedside tables, rather than just the one. The room was largely clean and well-presented. Complimentary Wi-Fi, although temperamental, was decent enough to enjoy streaming music and video. All too often these days a hotel will save on space and water costs by installing a shower cubicle, however we were very grateful of the presence of a bath tub. In addition, the bathroom was spacious and clean. The complimentary soaps were of a decent enough quality. I would thoroughly recommend staying clear of the breakfast buffet if you are a fan of the full-English. The quality of items did not in any way match the price, particularly the questionable sausages. We did not take the opportunity to visit the Hotel's restaurant or make use of the room service, but the menu for both seemed to provide some interesting items above the usual bland hotel fare.

Had a one night stay here over the christmas break and I thought the hotel was pretty good. The…read morereception staff were very nice and efficient. There are quiet a few rooms in the reception area for relaxing and a bar which is near to the restaurant. Our breakfast was reasonable but not very exciting.The leisure facilities are spacious with a nice pool and a large gym area which I was not tempted to use on this occasion.I would stay here again as the countryside in this area is spectacular and worth a longer explore.