WHITMINSTER HOUSE SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Useful Information and Contact Details
TRAVEL
Railway:
Nearest Mainline Station from London Paddington is STONEHOUSE (between Stroud & Gloucester) c. 4 miles/10-15 mins drive away. There are several through trains each day, some requiring a change of platform at Swindon. N.B. Stonehouse has a short platform so move to the front of the train as it leaves Stroud.
SHOPPING
Local Superstores:
Sainsbury’s nr. Stroud c. 5 miles 01453 755749
Waitrose,Stroud c. 7 miles 01453 757067
Tesco, Quedgeley (nr. Glos) c. 8 miles 03456 779633
County Store, Stonehouse c. 4 miles 01453 827438
Whitminster Local Stores c. 1 mile (8am to 8pm) 01452 741462
FOOD
Pubs & Restaurants:
*Recommend booking in advance for meals
The Bell Inn, Frampton-on-Severn c. 1 mile 01452 740346
Whitminster Inn (Pub/Restaurant+Fish&Chips takeaway) 01452 740234
+ 2 other restaurants/takeaways: Chinese 01452 742111
Indian 01452 741919
Fromebridge Mill, off A38 roundabout near Whitminster 01452 741796
*The Old Passage Inn, Arlingham (by the River) 01452 740547
The Ship Inn, Framilode (near the River) 01452 740260
*Stonehouse Court Hotel, Stonehouse, c. 3 miles 0871 8713240
The Gate of India, Stonehouse, c. 4 miles Restaurant + takeaway 01453 792525
The Pizza Planet, Cam Pizza delivery to cottage 01453 549549
CATERING:
For everything from special occasion celebrations to intimate dinners
Aureum Catering
Tel: 07517 984744 (Rebecca Mann)
CaterCater (Sian Prior) for larger gatherings
Tel: 01452 527888
Sian Prior Specialise in larger group catering. Won South West regional Wedding caterer of the year 2014
Daxa & Ish (Indian Vegetarian)
Email: ish.patel007@gmail.com
SPIT ROASTS:
North Nibley Hog Roasts
Best quality local produce for all events (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays)
www.nibleyhogroasts.co.uk
Tel: 07872341906
Best quality local produce for all events
The Big Pig
Tel: 07810 116798 (Richard Cook)
Whole Hog serving c.100 or Whole Lamb serving c.50.
Can provide all the accompaniments - salads, baps, relishes - if desired
Hog Roast Cheltenham
Catering, hog roasts and hog roast machines to hire
Website: www.hogroastcheltenham.co.uk
Tel: 01242 649154
A whole hog serves approx. 100. A whole lamb serves approx. 50. Most caterers provide all the extras (salads, baps, sauces etc.)
DRINK
Wines
Check the 'MAJESTIC WINES' website - www.majestic.co.uk - for their current special offers, or have a tasting at your nearest branch - then let us know your choices for us to put your order through the Whitminster House Estate wholesale account on your behalf
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a) you pay the same as if you had ordered direct yourself
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b) delivery by Majestic to us is free
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c) this will save space/weight in your cars
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d) we will help with chilling ahead in readiness for your arrival
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e) on larger orders from Majestic we can also arrange for `sale or return`
Excellent Local Beers*
Stroud Brewery (Organic)
https://www.stroudbrewery.co.uk
beer@stroudbrewery.co.uk
01453 887122
Uley Brewery
Tel: 01453 860 120
`Polypin' (box)=40 pints; `Firkin` (barrel)=72 pints/9 gallons; `Kilderkin` (barrel)=144 pints/18 gallons
Uley Best
Laurie Lee Premium Ale
Old Spot
(+ £50 cash deposit per Barrel - refunded in full when the Barrel is returned in good order. No deposit required for a Polypin).
*Current sample prices but subject to change. Please check in advance.
SOFT DRINKS:
Cotswold Finest (Richard Chamberlain)
Craft beers, ciders, real ale, mineral waters, soft drinks
Tel: 01451 600 800 / 07973 613495
Lovely Drinks
Sparkling soft drinks & juices
Tel: 01275 463229
Pixley Court
Fruit juices and cordials
Tel: 01531 670171
PAMPERING
Pampering & Beauty Treatments
for Hen Parties, Celebrations, Weddings and Indulgence
Spa Days
Chapel Spa, Cheltenham
01242 386666
Calcot Manor, Tetbury
01666 890 391
Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham
01242 545454
Hotel du Vin, Cheltenham
https://www.hotelduvin.com/spa
Tortworth Court Hotel, nr Thornbury
Massage
Aromatherapy with pure essential oils & a range of beauty & bath products from pure ingredients; Face Massage/Reiki/Reflexology/Holistic Massage/Indian Head Massage (using Vanessa`s pure oils)
Vanessa Kemp
Website: www.kat-aromatherapy.co.uk
Mobile: 07890 826581
Hot Tubs - brought to your venue
CK Castles
Hot Tubs (Extras optional: Cinema Screen + Lights available):
(They also do Bouncy Castles - option for children and adults alike at Weddings)
Tel: 07754465739
Bristol Hot Tub Hire (contact Grant)
Website: https://www.bristolhottubhire.com
Mobile: 07414 656545
TRANSPORT
Taxis:
It is advisable to check availability & book in advance
Stonehouse Taxis (Peter Turnbull) 01453 822555
07815 146079
Andy Cars 24 hour service 01242 262611
INTERCAB 24 hour service 01452 527272
Coach or MiniBus Hire:
Whichever company is booked, please ask them to call us in advance on 01452 740204 to double check the property location from which you are to be collected, so we can direct them correctly to your property, avoiding any risk of confusion or delay.
National Express https://www.nationalexpress.com 0871 781 8181
Frampton Private Hire https://www.framptonprivatehire.co.uk 01452 757 966
07884 492 542 / 07767 606 111
KB Coaches Stonehouse www.kbcoaches.co.uk 01453 825774
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
Doctor: 01452 740213 The Surgery, Whitminster Lane, Frampton-on-Severn, GL2 7HU
http://www.framptonsurgery.co.uk
Dentist: 01453 822205 Stonehouse Dental Practice, 13 High Street, Stonehouse, GL10 2NG
http://www.stonehousedentist.co.uk
01453 827474 Townes & Townes Assoc., Queen Street, Stonehouse, GL10 2QA
http://www.townesandtownes.com
Hospital: 0300 421 8080 Stroud General Hospital: Minor Injuries Unit, open 24 hours a day
Trinity Road, Stroud, GL5 2HY
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/locations/stroud/
0300 422 2222 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital: Accident & Emergency
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
http://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk
Vet: 01453 543516 Armstrong Mobile Vets, Berkeley, GL13 9HF Home visits
07917 324083 http://www.armstrongmobilevets.co.uk
FINALLY:
Please let us know if you need any further information or assistance.
We are here to help and will book everything you need as our service to you without any premium and can be contacted on: 01452 740204
"I would like to thank you and all your staff on behalf of all Kate's Hens for a lovely weekend away. We were touched by all the personal service we received from you and all your tireless help and advice on the activities. The massage was out of this world, Vanessa's team are to be highly recommended to others. We also had a fab Sunday roast at The Bell which was delicious and good value." Hen party weekend