Looking for somewhere to stay during the festival?

If you want to stay near the railway, you will be spoiled for choice – there is plenty of variety from family bed-and breakfast, farm houses, self catering and hotels ranging from small family-run establishments to fine four- and five-star establishments. You can find out more by contacting the Tourist Information offices in Cheltenham, http://www.visitcheltenham.com/ which has a useful online free booking service (or telephone 01242 517110). You can also contact Tewkesbury tourist information office at 01684 295027 or Winchcombe tourist information office at 01242 602925. Broadway tourist information also offers comprehensive online booking service with links to hundreds of places to stay, at http://www.cotswolds.info/hotels-lodgings-pubs-inns-cottages.shtml

But here is a small selection you could try:

Old Station House, Greet, Winchcombe GL54 5LD – this is the original station master’s house right next to Winchcombe station and only a few feet from the line. Contact Jenny Collier on 01242 602283 or old_station_house@hotmail.com

Irely Grounds, Broadway Road, Winchcombe GL54 5NY – set just outside Winchcombe on the road to Toddington, this is a country house with four self-catering cottages available for weekend or longer bookings. Only five minutes walk from Winchcombe station and next to the railway. Contact Mrs Galpin on 01242 602603 or visit http://www.stableyardcottages.com

Oaklands, 16 Gretton Road, Winchcombe GL54 5EG – a family-run guest house close to Winchcombe village centre and a 15-minute walk from Winchcombe station. Welcoming accommodation, suitable for disabled visitors and you can even bring your pet! Contact Mr & Mrs Anderson on 01242 602272 or visit http://www.oaklandsbedandbreakfast.activehotels.com

The Royal Hop Pole, Church Street, Tewkesbury – in the centre of historic Tewkesbury and a short drive from Toddington, Winchcombe and Cheltenham. 29 en-suite rooms and a lovely beamed restaurant and a bar with a selection of real ales. AA 3-star. Telephone 01684 293236 or visit http://www.royalhoppole.co.uk or email info@royalhoppole.co.uk.

Please mention the GWR if you contact any of the above.

Please note that the GWR accepts no responsibility for the content or availability of external websites. The brief accommodation listing above is not an exhaustive list, and should not be taken as an endorsement by the GWR of any of the properties listed.