Cirencester - the Capital Of The Cotswolds - is a market
town with an economic history based on wool trading. It has inherited many
charming Cotswold stone buildings, and is well sited for touring the Cotswolds,
while Stratford, Oxford, Cheltenham and Bath are all within easy reach.
Situated right in the town centre of Cirencester, The Fleece Hotel with
its old beams and log fires, has been a popular meeting place for over
three centuries.
Accommodation - Most of the 26 bedrooms are generously sized
twin or double bedrooms. Large family rooms and non-smoking rooms
are available. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated in country Cotswold
style with up-to-date facilities including ensuite with WC, bath &
shower, work desk / dressing table, TV, direct dial telephone, modem point,
safe which holds a laptop PC, trouser press, radio and alarm clock, iron
and ironing board and hairdryer.
Dining & Local Information - The hotel restaurant provides
high standards of traditional British cuisine, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
It is open for breakfast, and evening meals. It also provides a Traditional
Sunday Lunch.
'1651’, the stylish, high street restaurant in the town centre
offers superb English cuisine in relaxed surroundings at sensible prices.
Activities - Cirencester - the Capital Of The Cotswolds - is
an interesting market town with a very long history. Once a very wealthy
woollen centre, Cirencester has the largest parish church in the country
with an exceptionally tall square tower. This makes for a pleasant atmosphere
and an enjoyable town to walk around.
The 3000-acre Cirencester Park designed by Alexander Pope in the 18th
century includes a long avenue of old horse chestnut trees, a polo field
and many good walks. Nearby is the tallest hedge in Europe and the open-air
swimming pool and paddling pool fed by well water.
Nearly 2000 years ago, Cirencester was the second-largest Roman town
in England and there are many Roman remains in the area. The Corinium Museum,
a fascinating source of local history, includes very colourful reconstructions
of a dining room, kitchen and a garden from Roman times. The remains of
the Roman amphitheatre are on the edge of the town at Quern's Hill.
The Cotswold Water Park at nearby South Cerney includes 132 lakes with
much to see and do. There is a beach and swimming with picnic and barbeque
areas. Water sports include jet skiing, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing
and kayaks, a model yacht club and a sub-aqua club. Or, you can visit the
Cotswolds Leisure Centre.
To the south is Longleat House, famous for the lions. In addition to
the beautiful villages and countryside of the Cotswolds, you have the Cotswold
Wildlife Park, many art, craft and antique shops and the model village
at Bourton-on-the-Water. The tourist cities of Bath and Cheltenham are
only a short drive away.
Fleece Hotel
Cirencester, Gloucestershire 
