Some excerpts from the website of The Cotswold House that might be useful
The Grammar School
Suite. Design Your Perfect Stay.
Bedrooms You Won't Want to Leave. We believe your stay should be unforgettable, utterly pampering and indulgent. At Cotswold House we've
room sizes and styles to suit everyone from deluxe doubles to
suites with
gardens and hot
tubs. With
baths big enough to share, cashmere throws and fireplaces with coal effect fires, we're pretty sure we've thought of everything. Lie between Frette linen sheets on your enormous king-sized bed, made up just how you like it, and read the latest novel or magazine from your bookshelf. Watch a DVD on your state of the art
television that you can rotate to the perfect viewing angle from your
remote control, or take a long soak in a
bath filled with your favourite
bath oil and watch your
bathroom TV. Keep in touch with the
office via the free broadband connection in every
room. There's canapA©s and ice for your
drinks, whilst you prepare for
dinner, and when you come to rest your head on your favourite type of
pillow, drift away in peace and
quiet with a waft of sleep spray to ensure the perfect night's sleep. In the morning, there's fresh
coffee from your percolator, orange juice from your
minibar and it's back to bed with the morning paper delivered to your door - a very civilised way to prepare for a hearty, traditional
breakfast and a day's sightseeing in the Cotswolds. we've gone to town on sumptuous luxury. Eight superb
bedrooms joined to the main house. Giant stone
baths, superb beds, mood lighting, underfloor
heating... modesty forbids us from saying it's quite simply an outstanding hotel experience.
En suite bathroom with
bath and / or power
shower.
Satellite TV and complete entertainment system with
TV, DVD, CD and
radio. Complimentary DVD with what to do in the area.
Direct dial telephone. Complimentary broadband access.
Tea and fresh
coffee-making facilities. Choice of bedding (
duvets or blankets). Latest books and magazines. Peace,
quiet and superb views. Facilities in our Cottages include:
Quiet location in the hotel
garden. Large, cottage-style
rooms. Even more space than our deluxe king
rooms. Private
garden and hot
tub (Hidcote Cottage). Facilities in our
Junior Suites include: Coal effect gas fires. Complimentary
minibar.
Bathtubs big enough for two. Acqua di Parma
toiletries. Complimentary broadband access and
minibar. Facilities in our
Suites include all the above as well as: Private
garden areas. Hot
tub and log fire (Longborough
Suite and Hidcote). Four-poster bed (Kiftsgate Cottage). Planning a special occasion? Ask us about our
Celebration Package, which includes Champagne, flowers to greet you in your
room, an exclusive gift and
dinner. Please note: Whilst images and descriptions on our
room plans are as accurate as possible, they must only be taken by guests as a representation of the
rooms themselves. We cannot be held responsible for changes that might have occured in decor or
furniture.
Dilemma; you want a night, a weekend, even a week of unashamed luxury, with all the hospitality and service of a top-class hotel, but with the privacy of an
apartment that feels your own. The Ultimate Place to Stay. The Grammar School
Suite is the ultimate location for the independent traveller, honeymooner or
business executive. Located in the 17th-century former Grammar School, typical of the beautiful architecture of this historic town, our Grammar School
Suite provides exclusivity and independence, combined with fabulous accommodation. You can enjoy
breakfast and light
lunches, ready for you in your own fully-fitted
kitchen, and the option of 'a chef for the night' to prepare
dinner for you and your friends in the
suite; yet all the amenities of Cotswold House are just a short walk away. Laid out like a spacious
apartment, the Grammar School
Suite includes: The magnificent drawing
room 39 ft x 17ft, once the schoolroom, with its impressive high-beamed ceiling and two handsome, carved stone fireplaces, with large sofas, 42 Plasma
screen TV,
stereo DVD and CD system and a large dining table, it's ideal for entertaining friends or
business associates in style.
Kitchen with filter
coffee maker, cooking facilities, microwave, washing machine and
fridge, filled to your requirements.
Breakfast delivered to your door each morning.
Two double bedrooms with plenty of
room for further put-up beds in the drawing
room.
Two bathrooms one en
suite. Those Little Touches. The Grammar School
Suite has all the details you would expect from Cotswold House; splendid antique
furniture and artwork, combined with the best in classic design and contemporary luxury, plus: Sumptuous Hypnos beds with wool underblankets, Frette linen sheets and warm throws for the ultimate in comfort. Bedding and
pillow menu, to ensure the best night's sleep. The softest
bath towels, robes and fragrant
bath products to indulge in. Powerful
hairdryers and carefully thought out lighting and
mirrors. Fresh
coffee and a wide selection of teas and infusions. The day's paper, current magazines and the latest books to relax with, plus board
games to keep everyone entertained. Tell the hotel the reason for your stay in The Grammar School
Suite and we will create the ambience to suit the occasion: For the romantic Stunning contemporary flower arrangements (AŁ50 each), bottle of Bollinger Champagne, chilling in the
fridge (AŁ65 per bottle), and free DVDs and CDs to relax to. For a
celebration Make Christmas, a birthday or anniversary a special occasion and be greeted by balloons, a stunning bouquet of flowers, chocolates and Champagne. There is plenty of
room too, for a private
cocktail party for up to 20 guests. Price: AŁ150. For the
business executive Private
dinner and
lunch parties with exclusive chef,
desk with excellent lighting for work,
business entertaining with waiter service for up to 12 guests. Price: AŁ50 per head. For the visitor to the Cotswolds A mass of essential information, including maps of the area, details of places to visit, days out and
shops for browsing. Return after a tiring day to home-made biscuits, a light
lunch or welcome supper.
Bedroom and
Bathroom Sizes
With its sweeping
bar and chic, contemporary design, Hicks' Brasserie is the hub of the hotel serving meals and
drinks throughout the day. Do what suits you: read the papers from cover to cover with a cafetiA¨re of
coffee and a pastry. Chat with friends over a bottle of wine, or a light
lunch (and pudding of course!). Refuel your engines with
tea and scones. Meet for
cocktails - we've a tantalising choice and the best bellinis for miles - and, come
dinner time, we've a menu that will inspire. You fancy a salad full of seasonal ingredients? You could murder a burger or fish and chips? What about sticky toffee pudding with lashings of cream? It's all there. On warm days, enjoy a
drink,
coffee, or
lunch on the Pavilion
Terrace tucked away in the hotel
garden, its borders awash with summer colour. Sit under a shady umbrella and enjoy the peace and
quiet from morning
coffee to your early evening sun-downer. Prix Fixe Menu 2 courses AŁ14.95 3 courses AŁ19.00 (available 12-2.30pm, 6-7.30pm). Sunday
Lunch Menu 2 courses AŁ16.50 3 courses AŁ21. Ham Hock, rocket and mustard salad. Gravadlax of salmon, lemon crA¨me fraiche. Braised shin of beef, pomme puree, horseradish foam. Pan fried salmon with leek and bacon creamed potato. Garganelli with pesto, sundried tomato and artichoke (V). Raspberry CrA¨me Brulee, pistachio biscotti. White Chocolate Mousse, blackberry compote. Warm treacle Tart, clotted cream ice cream. (V)Soup of the Day AŁ4.75. Pressed Salted Beef Terrine, piccalilli AŁ6.95. (V)
Grilled Cotswold Goats Cheese, poached mulled wine pear and balsamic dressing Starter AŁ5.25Main* AŁ10.50. Crayfish
Cocktail, gem lettuce, aromatic cherry tomatoes and
cocktail sauce AŁ6.75. Smoked Salmon, scrambled local free range eggs AŁ6.50. Fish Cakes, green bean relish, caper balsamic dressing Starter AŁ5.95 Main* AŁ11.95. Caesar Salad,
grilled chicken, streaky bacon and anchovies Starter AŁ5.95 Main* AŁ11.95. Salad of Beans, artichokes, toasted pine nuts Starter AŁ5.50 Main AŁ11.00. *Includes a side order of your choice. Boards (all served with a crusty roll, piccalilli, mayonnaise and salad garnish) AŁ12.75. Meat - roast beef, ham hock, bresola, cured ham piccalilli. Fish - smoked salmon, Bibury smoked trout, crayfish, anchovies. (V) Vegetarian - cauliflower A la greque, aromatic cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, olives and
grilled aubergine. Ploughmans -ham hock, Colsten Basset, Single Gloucester, pickled onions, pear and tomato chutney. Braised Gammon and Poached Egg crushed potato with piquant shallots, red wine and parsley jus AŁ11.50. Cotswold Beer Battered Haddock, chunky chips, tartare sauce and mushy peas AŁ12.95. 8oz Burger, smoked Applewood cheese, roquette and chunky chips AŁ11.95. Catch of the day Market price. Confit Duck Leg, wild mushrooms, creamed potatoes and green beans AŁ12.95. Braised Blade of Beef, crushed potato, bacon and lyonnaise onions AŁ13.95. Pan fried Cod, crushed new potatoes, wild mushrooms, hollandaise sauce AŁ14.95. (V) Butternut
Squash Risotto, parmesan salad and balsamic dressing AŁ10.75. (V) Omelette of the Day AŁ9.75. Braised Shank of Lighthorne Lamb, roasted root vegetables and red wine jus AŁ14.95. 21 day matured Scotch Beef. 8oz Fillet,
flat mushrooms, tomato and chunky chips AŁ24.50. 8oz Sirloin,
flat mushrooms, tomato and chunky chips AŁ17.00. Steak Sauces Peppercorn, mushroom or Red wine additional AŁ1.50. Side Orders All AŁ2.75. New Potatoes, butter. House green salad, balsamic dressing. Green beans and broccoli. Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad. A Sample of Our Childrena€™s Menu One Course AŁ4.90 Two Course AŁ6.95. Sausage, chips and beans. Fish, chips and mushy peas. Mini burger, chips and beans. Chocolate brownie sandwich. Our Friday Champagne
Lunches in Hicks' are generously sponsored by:
Special Midweek Offer (available Sunday to Thursday) Our midweek, one, two or three night prices are per
room and include VAT, full English
breakfast and
dinner on one night in either one of our two
restaurants, Juliana's or Hicks'. Spring Mid-Week Countryside Package Cotswold House is surrounded by some of the prettiest landscape in England. Make the most of warmer spring days with our special package. Included is a choice of walks in the area with a booklet to guide you, then return for afternoon
tea in front of fire and
dinner in Julianaa€™s
Restaurant or Hicksa€™ Brasserie. Deluxe King
Room based on two-people sharing a twin or double, with
dinner included: AŁ350 for one night, AŁ565 for two nights with
dinner included on one night. Cottage
Room: AŁ435 for one night; AŁ715 for two nights with
dinner included on one night This package is available from Sunday to Thursday, until 31st May and includes full English
breakfast and VAT. This package is not available
Bank Holiday Sunday, 25th May. Birthday and Anniversary
Celebrations A luxurious break in one of our best
rooms. Prices include afternoon
tea, and a bottle of Bollinger Champagne on ice,
dinner in Juliana's
Restaurant and a special Acqua di Parma Gift Set. Prices are per
room per night (excluding Saturday nights). Cottage
Rooms from AŁ
550 Junior Suites from AŁ
595 Suites from AŁ675. Book all
30 bedrooms for any special event, including those in the superb new Montrose House, for the bed and
breakfast price of AŁ11,000 (
dinner not included). We regret one night only bookings are not available on a Saturday. An Exclusive Use two-night booking on a Friday and Saturday and including all
rooms and
breakfast is AŁ19,000. All prices include English
breakfast and are based on two people sharinga
twin or double room.