Upton St. Leonards Travel Guide
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
Beautiful building, room immaculate but a bit tired in places.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Hatton Court
The hotel is undergoing refurbishment, so they are attending to some much needed improvements. Breakfast has so much potential but was really poor. One plate sent back after staff failed to enquire about allergies. Another plate was served cold (literally cold).
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Lovely view of the lake from our room. Room was spacious. Cleaning lacked attention to detail - there was dust on the shelves by the kettle. The shower gel had been watered down. I wouldn’t eat in either of the restaurants if I stayed again. Food was overpriced for what it was. Breakfast was very ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Crescent Place by Mansley
Excellent from start to finish, check in was seamless and communication was great. The room was spotless, with everything you could need and more. Location was brilliant, less than a minute walk to restaurants, bars and shopping. Not essential but the parking you can book is cheapest in ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
Check in procedure was a bit unusual for me, if I’m honest. It took a couple of phone calls, emails and having to download their app. That said straightforward once you understood it. Paid offsite parking is a block away. Wouldn’t have been ideal if I’d had a suitcase to lug around. Parking and accommodation ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Friary House Serviced Apartments by Roomsbooked - 24Hr Reception
Popular places to visit

Gloucester Docks
Once a thriving maritime port, this urban redevelopment is now a buzzing district of fashion outlets, riverside restaurants, museums and a working boatyard.

Gloucester Cathedral
Home to the tomb of King Edward II, this magnificent 1,300-year-old cathedral was also a filming location for the Harry Potter movies.

Gloucester Waterways Museum
Play around with interactive exhibits, study educational displays and examine an extensive collection of boats at this quayside museum.

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Original flags, photos, regalia and weapons are just some of the military memorabilia celebrating Gloucestershire’s soldiers at this excellent museum.
Gloucester Quays
During your visit to Gloucester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gloucester Quays. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Explore the campus of Hartpury University and Hartpury College as part of your travels around Hartpury. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Activities

Churchill War Rooms & Blenheim Palace Tour







