We know that you appreciate our Wetherspoon lodges - many of them housed, as with our pubs, in fantastically restored and historic buildings. No sign of Alan Partridgesque formulaic rooms here. In fact, in our eleven current lodges, we have over 300 bedrooms, none of which share the same size or layout; all of which share the same standards of comfort and cleanliness which you’d expect for that business trip or short break.
Sorry for the slightly sales-like intro, but it was designed by way of an explanation about why we don’t and won’t open lodges at a rate of knots. We do pubs and we do them well, but where we find a building which could provide accommodation, we often open it as a Wetherspoon lodge.
Two such properties, both rather special (and in rather special regions), are due to open during May 2008.
We will feature the lodges in more detail in the next issue of Wetherspoon News, but here’s a quick taster for now.
Incidentally, nothing against Alan Partridge - he can come and stay at any of our lodges, any time.
Both of the new lodges will offer rooms from £50*.
For details of all Wetherspoon lodges, please visit www.jdwetherspoonlodges.co.uk
Bewdley, The George Hotel
Load Street, DY12 2AW
West Midlands
Due to open May 2008.
Bewdley lodge facts:
• Twenty individually designed and furnished rooms.
• Former hotel dating from the 17th century.
• Perfectly located in the town centre.
• Careful restoration work sees original ornate plasterwork and timber panelling retained.
• Each bedroom features artwork produced by Bewdley’s school children.
• Bewdley lodge has 20 bedrooms:
• 7 single rooms
• 10 double rooms
• 2 twin rooms
• 1 bedroom for guests with disabilities
Discover Bewdley
One visit to Bewdley will explain why this delightful town was once described as ’the most perfect small Georgian town in Worcestershire’.
Thomas Telford’s famed arch bridge provides a focal point for the town, spanning the River Severn. Indeed, the whole town has the feeling of living history - a peaceful riverside setting, with a beautiful mix of unspoilt buildings, gardens and attractions.
Outside of the town, you can enjoy the Worcestershire countryside or take in nearby attractions, including the Severn Valley Railway, West Midland Safari & Leisure Park and Wyre Forest.
Find out more:
Tewkesbury, The Royal Hop Pole
Church Street, GL20 5RS
Gloucestershire
Due to open May 2008.
Tewkesbury lodge facts:
• This well-known landmark is an amalgamation of historic buildings dating from the 15th and 18th centuries.
• Grade II listed
• Named as The Royal Hop Pole since the 1890s.
• Tewkesbury lodge has 28 bedrooms:
• 8 single rooms
• 14 double rooms
• 3 twin rooms
• 2 family rooms (up to 4 people)
• 1 bedroom for guests with disabilities
Discover Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury is an ancient settlement, at the meeting point of the Rivers Severn and Avon, whose flood plains have very nicely prevented the old-world town from expanding, enabling you to delight in one of the best medieval townscapes in England today.
As you would expect, the town and surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a wealth of historic buildings and attractions to discover, as well as some simply stunning river valley countryside, making the Cotswolds and Severn Vale one of the country’s best-loved regions.
'Out of the Hat' is the new Tewkesbury heritage and visitor centre, just a few doors down from the lodge, with tourist information, as well as games and interactive fun.
Find out more:
www.visitcotswoldsandsevernvale.gov.uk
*All room prices are per room, per night and are correct at time of going to press. Subject to change, without notice.
The Competition
Win 2 nights’ accommodation for two (Sat & Sun, in a double room), plus Wetherspoon vouchers worth £50. Choose to stay in either of our two new lodges - Bewdley or Tewkesbury. Five prizes to be won.
For your chance to win this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question, complete your details and click on Submit below. Closing date for entries: 30/5/08
Terms and conditions:Competitions open to all UK residents over the age of 18, excluding employees of the promoter, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected with these competitions. Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry. No purchase necessary. Entries must be received no later than 30/5/08, except for the Fetzer competition, where entries must be received no later than 1/5/08. Proof of dispatch is not proof of receipt. The winner will be the first correctly answered entry drawn. Where multiple prizes are offered, the winners will be the first relevant number of correct entries drawn. Where the prize requires travelling to or from a venue, transport costs and incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the prize-winner(s), except when detailed otherwise in the prize description. The judge’s decision is final; no correspondence will be entered into. One entry per household. The winner/winners will be notified by post. No cash alternative available. The prize(s) will be delivered to one UK address (where the prize(s) are goods for delivery). The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend this promotion, owing to events arising beyond its control. The promoter is not responsible for any third-party acts or omissions. Promoter: J D Wetherspoon plc, Wetherspoon House, Reeds Crescent, Central Park, Watford, WD24 4QL
