You are assured of a warm welcome at Needlehole Forge in the rolling hills at the Heart of the Cotswolds.
Needlehole sits on the Gloucestershire Way and is only a stone's throw from the renowned Cotswold Way.
It is conveniently close to the M5 and M4 motorway networks.
Needlehole is also convenient for walkers as it is situated close to Seven Springs making it an ideal place to stay overnight for the journey between Winchcombe and Painswick.
Owners Ann and Brian Partridge have been providing friendly bed and breakfast accommodation at Needlehole since 2001 and pride themselves on creating a warm, relaxing and welcoming environment at this delightful country retreat.
A range of home prepared evening meals, using locally sourced produce, is available.
With Cheltenham, centre for the Cotswolds, close by, those predisposed to a spot of 'retail therapy' will not be disappointed.
The ever popular Cotswold villages of Bourton-on-the-water, Bibury and Stow-on-the-Wold provide a more 'traditional' flavour of the area.
Cheltenham Racecourse, famous for the National Hunt festival held in March, is only 15 minutes away.
Pictures
Double Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Garden Pond
Needlehole Front
Facilities
Rooms:
Family Rooms:
1
Single Rooms:
1
Double Rooms:
3
Twin Rooms:
3
Disabled Facilities: There are no disabled facilities.
Pet Facilities: Pets are allowed.
Special Diets Provision: Special diets are catered for.
Smoking Facilities: Smoking is not allowed.
Directions
Needlehole Forge is situated midway between Cheltenham, Stow-on-the-Wold & Cirencester, a short journey from the M5, J11a, and close to the A40 Oxford motorway network.
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, just off the Gloucestershire Way and a short distance from the Cotswold Way, Needlehole couldn't be more perfect a place to stay.
Walking
For walkers, Needlehole is situated close to Seven Springs making it an ideal place to stay overnight for the journey between Winchcombe and Painswick. We offer a free of charge transport service to and from Seven Springs.
For map-readers, the Ordnance Survey reference is SO983167.
Driving
Directions from the M5
Exit the M5 at junction 11a.
Head East on the A417 labelled Cirencester and Oxford for approx. 3.3 miles
At the roundabout at the top of the hill, marked by the Air Balloon Pub, take the first exit following the A436.
After 2.2 miles, you will reach a double roundabout.
Continue on the A436, turning left (first-exit) at the first roundabout and right (second-exit) at the second roundabout.
After 2.5 miles, turn right onto a road labelled Hilcot. N.B.
If you reach the Kilkenny Pub on the left-hand-side, you have gone too far.
This will take you onto a single-track road with a steep downhill slope.
After 1.18 miles, the slope levels out and you will see a right hand fork signposted 'The Gloucestershire Way and Public Bridleway'.
Also on the right, you will see a five-bar gate, set back about 15 metres from the road.
Take the track through the gate labelled 'Needlehole Forge' and 'No Unauthorised Vehicles'.
We are 0.8 miles down this track.
Directions from the A40 heading towards Oxford
If you are travelling on the A40 towards Oxford, the road will bring you through Charlton Kings on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
Along the way, you will see the Charlton Kings Hotel on the right-hand side followed by the Reservoir Inn also on the right approximately 1 mile later.
Follow the road for 0.7miles, then turn right at the sign for Dowdeswell.
After 0.9 miles, turn right at the crossroads and after half a mile, you will reach the A436 with the Kilkeney Pub on your left.
Turn right here and travel a short distance up the hill before taking the left turn signposted Hilcot.
This will take you onto a single-track road with a steep downhill slope.
After 1.18 miles, the slope levels out and you will see a right hand fork signposted 'The Gloucestershire Way'.
On the right, you will see a five-bar gate, set back about 15 metres from the road.
Take the track through the gate labelled 'Needlehole Forge' and 'No Unauthorised Vehicles'.
We are 0.8 miles down this track.
N.B. Should you miss the turn for Dowdeswell, don't worry!
Continue on the A40, until you reach a set of traffic lights.
Turn right at the traffic lights, signposted the A436.
Immediately after turning, you should see the Frogmill Hotel on the left.
Continue along the A436 and eventually you will see the Kilkeney Pub on the right.
Follow the remaining directions from here.
Directions from the A40 heading into Cheltenham
Follow the A40 signposted towards Cheltenham
Shortly after driving along the Northleach Bypass on the A40, you will pass the Puesdown Inn on your right and then after 1.9 miles, you will come to a dual-carriageway.
Continue until you reach a set of traffic lights.
Take the left-hand filter lane sign-posted onto the A436.
Continue for 1.7 miles and then take the left turn signposted Hilcot, just after you pass the Kilkenny Inn on your right.
This will take you onto a single-track road with a steep downhill slope.
After 1.18 miles, the slope levels out and you will see a right hand fork signposted 'The Gloucestershire Way and Public Bridleway'.
On the right, you will see a five-bar gate, set back about 15 metres from the road.
Take the track through the gate labelled 'Needlehole' and 'No Unauthorised Vehicles'.
We are 0.8 miles down this track.
If you require more information on our location or want individual customer-specific directions, please do not hesitate to contact us, see the contact details below.
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