Jessop House

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Privately owned and a 5-star Visit England awarded property, the historic Jessop House is an award winning Georgian Townhouse located in the heart of Tewkesbury, located just 1-minute from Tewkesbury Abbey. The property offers free parking and WiFi. The individually designed rooms are completed with original period features, such as chandeliers and fireplaces. Each room has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, seating area, and a hospitality tray for making tea and coffee. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a range of locally sourced breakfast, served in the Georgian dining room, including full English breakfast, smoked salmon, cereals and fruit. Jessop House has a comfortable guest lounge. The M5 motorway is a 5-minute drive from the building, while shops and bars can be reached in around 5 minutes on foot. Bristol Airport and Birmingham Airport are both a 45-minute drive away. Nearby sights include the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, The Malverns and the Forest of Dean.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean ,lovely deco room and very informative owner !”
  • Betty
    United States United States
    “Good breakfast except that omelette was over cooked.”
  • Francesco
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “room excellent owner very kind extremely clean place in centrum Tekwesbury, nice town”
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice breakfast and excellent facilities in our room. Very friendly staff too.,”
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    “The location is excellent being across the street from Tewksbury Abbey and on the main street with some delightful shops and restaurants. The decor is gorgeous: the hostess, Joan, has excellent design style. Room #3--executive suite--is incredibly...”
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room and bathroom good size. Good location. Very good breakfast”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location with parking in a nice part of town close to the river. Rooms were of good size and comfort and breakfast was excellent. Host made sure we had everything we needed.”
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was lovely with views over to the Abbey tower and roof tops. It was very comfortable, clean and well equipped.”
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really central location, Tewkesbury is a lovely place. Great breakfast cooked to order”
  • Marian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great find Lovely quirky guest house. It's beautiful inside and being an old building our room had everything you could want. Great breakfast with outstanding choice. Would recommend.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 371 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Jessop House is the oldest house in Tewkesbury with parts dating back to 1186. It is one of four houses constructed when the world famous Tewkesbury Abbey was built. It is Dr Jessop's house in the book John Halifax Gentleman by Dinah Craik. Upon entering through the front door you are stepping back in time onto an original cotswold stone floor, worn in parts where the butler stood to allow the gentry to enter the house, a magnificent Georgian staircase leads to four spacious light bedrooms, one being the original Georgian sitting room with its elegant fireplace and beautiful plaster-work adorning the ceiling. Many of the original features of the house have been retained including glorious fireplaces, one being an original delpt fireplace with hand painted tiles dating back three hundred years. To the rear of Jessop House the medieval staircase leads to four well appointed bedrooms. Notice the priest holes in the wall leading to the first floor landing. The front cellar of Jessop House had a connecting tunnel to the Abbey, through which the monks could escape to the river in times of danger.

Neighborhood info

Tewkesbury a medieval town famous for the Battle of Tewkesbury during the War of the Roses. The largest re-enactment in the world is held in the second week in July to commemorate the battle. Tewkesbury’s alleys, a picturesque feature of the town, were created shortly after the Norman Conquest as a result of thwarted passion – a story in itself. These, together with the medieval houses and the two rivers (with the “Ham” between them), are affectionately and amusingly described in John Moore’s novel “Portrait of Elmbury”. Tewkesbury is the gateway to the Cotswolds is set in beautiful “Heart of England” countryside, only one mile from Junction 9 of the M5, and three miles from Junction 1 of the M50, Tewkesbury is an unrivalled centre for touring Shakespeare country, the Malverns, elegant Cheltenham with its exclusive shops, famous racecourse and festivals of art, literature and music, the Cotswolds (an area of outstanding natural beauty), Winchcombe (the 9th century capital of Mercia), “Roman” Cirencester and Bath, the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and so many more delightful places, all rich in recreational, cultural and sporting facilities.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in times are strictly 16:00 to 21:00. Early or late check-in cannot be accommodated.

Disabled guests can reserve a parking space by contacting Jessop House before arrival. Limited parking is available at the rear of the hotel, with access via St Mary's Lane. Free overnight parking is also available at St Mary's Lane Public Car Park, with charges applicable from 08:00 - 17:30.

Please note that only children aged 6 years or over can be accommodated.