Don’t forget to book your accommodation for Cheltenham festival – Tuesday 16th – Friday 19th March.

Alveston House Hotel is just a 30 minute drive from Cheltenham and we currently have rooms available for the duration of the festival.

The famous Cheltenham Gold Cup always draws a huge crowd and accommodation in the Cheltenham area can be hard to find.

Why not spend the night with us enjoying a fabulous dinner in Carriages Restaurant and wake up refreshed and ready for the racing.

Special accommodation rates for Cheltenham week are available and we would love to hear from you.

Telephone now on 01454 415050 to make your reservation.

We were thrilled to be able to host the Diamond Wedding Celebration recently of David and Noreen Regan.

The Happy Couple

The party, organised by daughter Julie and sisters, Helen and Lindsey, was attended by family and friends from around the UK.  All of the guests stayed over at the hotel which made for a wonderful homely atmosphere. 

During the afternoon the party were able to catch up over coffee and biscuits in the lounge.  After meeting for pre-dinner drinks in the conservatory they moved through to Carriages restaurant where they enjoyed a 3 course dinner specifically designed for the special couple.

Cutting the Cake

After dinner David and Noreen were delighted with a ‘this is your life’ style presentation.  A digital slide show was projected onto a screen at one end of the restaurant showing the many wonderful memories shared by the family.

We were so pleased that the event was enjoyed by the whole family – the following thank you was received from Julie and with her permission we are pleased to share her comments with you.

“What a wonderful time our party of 26 had at Alveston House Hotel on 11th February 2010.  We wanted it to be as perfect as it could be for our parents’ Diamond Wedding Anniversary and it was. Read more…

Are you considering a “Day at the Races”?

Why not turn your Family Funday at Chepstow Racecourse into a weekend break? We are able to provide excellent bed and breakfast weekend packages and children are most welcome.

Alternatively, you may like to make the most of Ladies Evening on Friday 9 July by extending your party to cover some retail therapy at the nearby Cribbs Causeway Shopping Mall.

The highlight of the Welsh Racing Calendar, The Welsh National, is on Bank Holiday Monday, 27 December – special rates are available at the hotel for a relaxing break after the excitement of Christmas.

Alveston House Hotel is within easy commuting distance of Chepstow Racecourse and we offer warm, welcoming and relaxing surroundings to complement your racing experiences.

Alveston House offers you the perfect surroundings for a wonderful, traditional Sunday lunch on Mother’s Day.  This is a great opportunity to make mum feel special in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Following a number of requests we are delighted to also offer our delicious Mother’s Day menu during the evening of Sunday 14^th March from 6.00pm-8.00pm!

Let us know you are a newsletter reader when booking your table for Mother’s Day and we will give mum – or mums - a glass of bubbly on arrival, with our compliments.

Don’t forget your pancakes today, Tuesday 16th February.

The tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday dates back to ancient times when people would get ready for Lent by using up food items such as butter, milk, eggs and sugar.  These ingredients provided much needed nutrients leading up to the 40 days of fasting.

Pancake races take place all over the country today.  This tradition is understood to have originated because of the women who would rush to church to confess their sins before fasting began at 12 noon on Shrove Tuesday.  Many would still be clutching their half finished pancakes!

Our favourite way of eating pancakes at Alveston House Hotel is simple – lots of lemon juice and sugar with a little maple syrup.  Perfect!!

Happy pancake day…

Funeral Wakes at Alveston House Hotel

Organising a funeral wake or funeral gathering can be a distressing experience.

At Alveston House Hotel we have considerable experience of your needs at this sad time and offer sympathetic and considerate support.

We offer a wide range of catering options including finger buffets and afternoon teas.

If you need help or advice please call Carole or Lisa and we will do all we can to assist you.