Jessop House

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

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>502</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
502 reviews

Good breakfast except that omelette was over cooked.

Betty United States of America
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Jessop House

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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 9.6 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 (9.5)

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

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Tewkesbury
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  • Betty
    United States of America United States of America
    “Good breakfast except that omelette was over cooked.”
  • Francesco
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “room excellent owner very kind extremely clean place in centrum Tekwesbury, nice town”
  • P
    Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice breakfast and excellent facilities in our room. Very friendly staff too.,”

Host Info

9.5
9.5
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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.
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

Amenities of Jessop House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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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

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash Jessop House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are 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.

FAQs about Jessop House

  • Yes, Jessop House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Jessop House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Jessop House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Jessop House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries

  • Jessop House is 1,650 feet from the center of Tewkesbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Jessop House include:

    • Family
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Jessop House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte