Lewis Caroll wrote Alice in Wonderland during his stays in the village of Cowley, drawing inspiration from the grounds of Cowley Manor. 

Groups can follow in Caroll’s curious footsteps with a quintessentially British afternoon tea or private dining for up to 16 guests in the Garden Room, with views of the 12th century church, upper lake and grounds. Private dining can also take place in the study for up to 14 guests or the restaurant for up to 100 guests. Pre-dinner drinks receptions can be held in the library.

Visit Cowley Manor Hotel & Spa to find out more.

The 61-bedroom Ellenborough Park Hotel & Spa is Cheltenham’s only five-star resort. 

Set in 90-acres of Cotswold countryside and with its own outdoor heated swimming pool and spa, why not treat groups to a luxury day of pampering followed by fine dining in the restaurant or a delicious afternoon tea.

Visit Ellenborough Park Hotel & Spa to find out more.

Sudeley Castle & Gardens 

Sudeley Castle is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds - Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII – who lived and died in the castle. Sudeley Castle & Gardens is now the home of Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe, and her son, daughter and their families.

The castle’s banqueting hall adjoins a terrace with spectacular Cotswolds views. It can be hired for private dining for up to 100 guests whilst the Dent Brocklehurst Library can be hired for more intimate dinners, featuring a unique Sheldon tapestry and more than 1,000 historic and rare books. 

Visit Sudeley Castle & Gardens to find out more.