Thankyou for visiting the Petty France Hotel's home page. The Petty France is one of the most comfortable and welcoming hotels on the edge of the Cotswolds in South-west England, close to Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucester. The following home page provides a useful source of local information as well as access to other related interests.
The Petty France Hotel is a friendly. twenty bedroomed country manor hotel set in four acres of landscaped gardens within easy reach of many top tourist venues. We pride ourselves on our personal service and high quality English food. The hotel has won many awards, including Consort Hotels Regional Hotel of the Year and a prestigious AA rosette for our food. The local ratings have us as three star (four ETB crowns, commended) with a percentage score of 68%, which puts us well above average for a hotel in our price range. As well as catering for leisure guests our location near the motorways and major cities makes us ideal for the comfortable, out-of-town conference and not forgetting we cater for all function types and are renowned for our weddings.
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All the bedrooms are comfortably furnished with TV, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press and ensuite bathrooms. The character of the rooms vary throughout the hotel from our charming converted stables through to our exquisite four-poster bedroom with whirlpool bath.
The converted stables offer a good deal of privacy and are unique in character. The bedroom is situated on the ground floor, with a first floor bathroom accessible by wooden staircase. There is also the facility to park outside the room. Four of the stable rooms also have the bathroom on the ground floor, making them ideal for people who are elderly or infirm and like to avoid steps and staircases.
The rooms in the main house are all very comfortably furnished in a country manor style. We have avoided focusing on being grand and concentrate much more on being extremely comfortable and welcoming. Three of the rooms in the house are premier rooms, one with four poster bed and whirlpool bath and another being a two room suite (suitable for families)
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The hotel is renowned for it's good service and quality at remarkably low prices for a hotel of this standard. Just look at our rates and think what you get when compared to the large, impersonal hotel chains!
Double/Twin room, including continental breakfast just £89 ($135) per night (for two people)
Double/Twin room, including continental breakfast just £99 ($155) per night (for two people)
Premier room, including continental breakfast just £119 ($175) per night (for two people)
The above prices include tax, service and a free newspaper
For people wanting to take dinner with us (and most do!) we can offer a special rates from:
£59 ($85) per person per night in the Stable Block
£69 ($105) per person per night in the Main House
inclusive of full English breakfast, dinner from our menu which is changed daily, free newspapers, all taxes and service
SPECIAL OFFER:Quote our web site when booking to receive a free bottle of house wine with your restaurant meal (worth £11.95 ($19) when staying with us overnight. |
We have vacancies throughout the year apart from over the period of the Badminton Horse Trials (as we are the nearest hotel and booked years in advance), but enquire early so as to avoid disappointment! Our rates do not usually vary with the season as we are usually busy year round. If you have a specific enquiry as to availablility then drop us an email or call us and we will get back to you immediately. Give us some time and we may even have the reservations system online!
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Bill Fraser, The Proprietor
Lee Bailey, The Manager
Sarah Davis, Reservations and Reception
Graham Simmons, The Kitchens
Linda Hale, The Rooms
The Petty France restaurant is one of the major attractions of the hotel and has earnt us high praise from many major food critics and has us featured in many guides. Graham Simmons, responsible for our kitchen, offers well-presented English food, sometimes with an international hint at remarkably reasonable prices considering the amount of work which goes into each and every dish. Every dish is freshly prepared and cooked to order.
The restaurant itself is bright and airy and completely non-smoking to allow you to enjoy the wonderful aromas and tastes in comfort. Our service is all white linen and fine china, with lead crystal wine glasses for that traditional feel.
Start with a selection of breads such as our popular Gruyere and red onion or more traditional olive bread, then perhaps try smoked pigeon breast with pink grapefruit, followed by our complimentary sorbet course (currently mango) to freshen the palate. For main course, if you are feeling brave, then opt for the Beverstone Steak Mark Fourteen which is a traditional fillet steak with a filling of stilton,leek and onion farcie, which is then wrapped in bacon and baked in the oven. Give yourself a few minutes to recover then make your choice from our dessert menu, all of which are individual and exquisite, such as our chocolate and rum iced souffle or homemade lemon tart (alternatively you could choose from one of our many unpasteurised English cheeses or sample some of our homemade ice-creams - such as ginger and meringue or apricot and amaretto).
Finally, why not finish off the meal with a cafetiere of coffee in the lounge whilst relaxing in front of the real log fire, perhaps with a Scottish malt or a fine Cognac.
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by post: Petty France Hotel, Dunkirk, Badminton, South Glos. GL9 1AF, England |
by phone: +44 (0) 1454 238361 or see our freephone numbers below |
by fax: +44 (0) 1454 238768 or see our freephone numbers below |
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From the United States call 1-800-552-6676 for a reservations line |
From the United Kingdom call 0500 824889 |
For booking simply have a valid credit card to hand, we accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club. We do not take a deposit except over public holidays and the Badminton Horse Trials, the card being used for guarantee purposes only.
The lovely Georgian city of Bath, just thirty minutes by car, is an absolute must to visit when coming to England, a UNESCO heritage city, it really offers too many attractions to mention, from the historic Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, the amazing shopping in the many and varied outlets, to the fun of the ever-present street entertainers
Related Links: Images of Bath
Bristol, just twenty minutes by car, is fast becoming one of Britains top tourist destinations, with it's strong maritime links and varied history. The ship the Matthew sailed from here 200 years ago and many americans can trace some of their roots back to here. Bristol is also an excellent shopping venue and has many modern attractions and entertainment complexes
Related Links: Bristol Tourism and Conference Bureau, Bristol Government Home Page
Few people can come to this area without being entranced by the beauty of the Cotswold Hills, dotted with the many quaint towns and villages welcoming the passing visitor. The slow rolling hills and wide open spaces provide an air of peace and tranquility to settle the most distraught nerves. The many small towns reveal untold secrets from history and are an antique hunters delight.
Related Links: Cotswolds Home Page, Walking the Cotswold Way
Again only a short trip from the Petty France, the towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester provide contrasting experiences within only a short journey. Cheltenham is home to arguably Britains greatest racecourse and Gloucester provides a lovely view of British cultural heritage with it's famous docks (Dr Foster went to Gloucester in a shower of rain, says the rhyme!)
Related Links: Gloucester A-Z Index, The alternative Gloucester Guide, The alternative Cheltenham Guide
This wonderful National Trust property is just five miles from the hotel and offers a wonderful relaxing day out for all the family. The 17th century house still contains much of the original furniture and there is also 263 acres of parkland to explore and a formal garden around the house. Open all year round.
The arboretum contains over 600 acres of trees and shrubs planted from 1829 to the present day. There are 17 miles of waymarked tracks to explore with displays of Rhodedendrons, azaleas, magnolias and wild flowers. There is a visitor centre, cafe, picninc areas, toilets and disabled facilities.
This small Tudor manor house is recognised as one of the most romantic houses in the area. The Great Hall, Jacobean wing, Georgian little chamber and great chamber with unique painted wall hangings make a wonderful day out.
Tour around a working nuclear power station, with advanced visitor centre and hands-on (!) displays. Access and special facilities for the disabled.
Tame birds that can be hand-fed and fourteen hides to watch from make this a great nature lovers day out. We can also provide special discounts to guests staying with us. There is a tropical house with hummingbirds and special facilities for the disabled.
The location of the hotel is ideal, just five minutes from the M4 motorway, and within one and a half hours of London, as well as local airport links via Bristol and even Birmingham. We are situated on the A46 at Dunkirk.
