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| The History of the House. Close in the lee of the Cotswold Escarpment sits The Greenway, a welcoming and mellow Elizabethan Manor, virtually unchanged since its creation in 1584. The house began its long and varied history as the Little Shurdington Estate, built by a prosperous Lancashire wool merchant, William Lawrence. The estate remained in the Lawrence family for nearly three hundred years until 1854. After several changes of ownership, the name changed to The Greenway, taken from the pre-Roman road that runs along the side of the house. The house had been owned by an Archdeacon and was used during the Second World War as a headquarters for American Air Force officers. Eventually, the house was sold to the Austin family, who opened The Greenways as one of the first country house hotels in 1947. It has been privately owned and run since then. The Greenways enjoys an enviable reputation throughout the country for its peerless style and welcoming atmosphere. The ideal place to relax in one of Britain's loveliest areas, The Greenway will take you back in time to a bygone era and make you feel like the indulged personal guest of a genial host. From the moment you arrive, the attentive staff are on hand to provide personal service. Leaving you free to enjoy the charm of this lovely old house. "It is charmingly appointed inside, period furniture so well polished that you can almost see your face, rare comfort, flowers everywhere, illustrated papers, warmth, good lighting, and most important of all the human touch in the matter of service being outstanding features" |
 The award-winning restaurant, with its delightful views of the sunken garden and lily pond and the Cotswold Hills forming a backdrop, is the perfect place to enjoy a sunlit lunch or a candlelit dinner. Our head chef offers the finest dishes from the freshest ingredients, created with flair, imagination and artistry. These are complemented and enhanced by our outstanding wine cellar. |
 Fine antiques, exquisite soft furnishings and luxurious object d'art adorn each of the individually designed bedrooms. Each room has a character of its own and, whether staying in the Main House or the splendidly restored Coach House, there are superb views from every window, both of the gardens and parkland and the ever changing vistas of the rolling hills that dominate the skyline at the back of the house.  |
| The Greenway is the ideal base for visiting the Cotswold's beauty spots, quaint villages and the spa town of Cheltenham with its Regency charm and wonderful shopping. | |
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The M4, M5 and M40 motorways are all within easy reach of the hotel and provide access to Gatwick, Heathrow and Birmingham international airports. Follow the ring road and watch the sign for the A46 Stroud. Follow the A46 out of Cheltenham, past Cheltenham College, along Bath Road to Shurdington. Carry on along the A46 through the village, you will pass two garages on the left, it is then only a further 200 yards to The Greenway, which is situated on the left-hand side.  |
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