Name: Jessop House
Address: 65 Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom, 65 Church Street, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £123 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

Jessop House

65 Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

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Privately owned and a 5-star Visit England awarded property, the historic Jessop House is an award winning Georgian Townhouse situated 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 en-suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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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Room type

Number of guests

Superior Family Room (4 Adults)

2 single beds

and

1 double bed

Superior Suite

1 extra-large double bed

Superior Twin Room

2 single beds

Executive Suite with Four Poster Bed

1 extra-large double bed

Superior King-Size Room

1 large double bed

Superior King-Size Room

1 large double bed

Superior Super King Room

1 extra-large double bed

Superior King-Size Room

1 large double bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.4

Facilities

9.1

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Value for money

9.0

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

9.3

High score for Tewkesbury

Guests who stayed here loved

Patricia
United Kingdom
“Location was very good, breakfast was excellent, room was spacious and clean.”
Steve
United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable and so was the bed! The shower facilities were good with a lovely hot shower! Breakfast was plentiful with a lot of choice and the owner was happy to make any variation that you wanted to your cooked breakfast.”
Dawn
United Kingdom
“Very good location in relation to riverside walk, shops and restaurants. Warm welcome from friendly host. Beautifully decorated and comfortable room. Lovely bathroom”
Migs
United Kingdom
“Everything was fabulous & so we have rebooked for next month already!”
John
United Kingdom
“Joan, our host, was incredibly attentive and accommodating. The breakfast was superb, and the room was both comfortable and spacious, featuring a four-poster bed. The location was perfect, with excellent restaurants nearby. The beautiful Abbey and...”
Louise
United Kingdom
“The history, location, style, nice touches and standard of cleanliness.”
Adrian
United Kingdom
“The room was immaculate, the decor beautiful. The bedding and linen were lovely. The breakfast was beautifully cooked and very tasty. The location is brilliant.”
Matthew
Australia
“Really lovely room and a delightful host. The breakfast was delicious and the wifi was very good.”
Theo
United Kingdom
“Excellent central location, well appointed room and facilities, friendly staff and very good quality cooked breakfast! Perfect for exploring Tewksbury from. Will stay again!”
Maxine
United Kingdom
“Great location in town centre. The room was spotless, clean & comfortable. The owner paid great attention to the little details, for example we had wine glasses in our room, toiletries, jug of water, fan, we did not need anything.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 470 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Jessop House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Jessop House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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.

The prices at Jessop House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, Jessop House is popular with guests booking family stays.
Guests staying at Jessop House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
Check-in at Jessop House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Room options at Jessop House include:
- Family
- Suite
- Twin
- Double
Jessop House is 550 yards from the centre of Tewkesbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Jessop House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Temporary art galleries

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Jessop House