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Group-Friendly Pubs, Restaurants & Things To Do near Cotswold Spa House

Cotswold Spa House is at Petty France near Badminton, in rural South Gloucestershire. We’d plan from this hamlet, with separate drives towards Hawkesbury Upton, Sherston or the southern Cotswold escarpment. It’s a different property from the neighbouring Manor House and Manor Cottage, so check the house name in every arrival and supplier instruction.The owner currently advertises space for twenty-six and describes the house’s pool and hot tub. We’d confirm the bedroom layout, dining arrangement and leisure rules for the actual booking. Reserve one meal out and one shared visit, leaving enough time to use the house. A swimming pool needs active supervision; it doesn’t provide childcare while adults organise dinner.

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Group experiences at your house in Cotswold Spa House, Petty France

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Eating & drinking

Where to arrange group meals in Cotswold Spa House, Petty France

A full-house party needs direct contact with each venue. Ask about a private room, set menu or adjacent tables, with the complete headcount and dietary requirements supplied together.

  • The Beaufort Arms, Hawkesbury Upton

    About five minutes’ drive away on the High Street, the Beaufort serves pub meals and offers a dining room as well as bar spaces. We’d ask whether the party can use a suitable room or neighbouring tables. The rear has easier wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Dogs are welcomed in the public bar but excluded from carpeted dining areas, so mention them before choosing your space.

  • The Holford Arms, Knockdown

    About ten minutes’ drive away, the Holford welcomes larger parties and has event facilities as well as its country pub. We’d ask which arrangement suits a shared dinner without assuming an events barn is included in an ordinary table booking. Agree the menu, indoor seating and any deposit directly. The pub lies near a county boundary, so use the exact Knockdown address in transport instructions.

  • The Rattlebone Inn, Sherston

    About fifteen minutes’ drive away in Sherston, the Rattlebone offers pub food, events and private hire. We’d contact the team about the whole party and ask whether a dedicated space or coordinated tables are available. A seasonal menu and a larger pre-order may need agreeing in advance. Specify the village when booking taxis, and confirm any dog or access requirements rather than assume all areas follow identical rules.

  • Whatley Manor, Easton Grey

    About twenty minutes’ drive away near Malmesbury, Whatley Manor has an events team and private-dining menus. We’d enquire about the appropriate room and table layout for a house-sized celebration. A private meal may carry room-hire or minimum-spend conditions, so ask for the complete proposal before committing. Confirm children’s ages, dietary requirements and access needs with the hotel; different dining formats can have different rules.

  • The Hog, Horsley

    About twenty-five minutes’ drive away, the Hog takes enquiries for larger tables and serves pub dishes alongside date-specific pop-up food. We’d ask whether the party can be accommodated together or on neighbouring tables. Confirm the actual menu on the chosen evening: a visiting kitchen is a different offer from the regular service. Use the named Horsley pub and arrange return transport before anyone orders drinks.

Menus, opening hours and group policies change — always confirm directly with the venue.

Things to do

Things to do in Cotswold Spa House, Petty France for large groups

Choose an outing for your party and confirm any operator booking or access requirements.

  • Dyrham Park

    About twenty minutes’ drive away, Dyrham offers a historic house, gardens and extensive parkland. Its organised group bookings are restricted to term-time weekdays, so contact the team before choosing a weekend plan. We’d discuss the steep route between arrival and the house, current transport assistance and any access needs. Choose a shorter garden visit for guests who don’t want a longer walk, and check which areas are open.

  • Newark Park, Ozleworth

    About twenty-five minutes’ drive away near Wotton-under-Edge, Newark has a historic house, gardens and woodland walks. We’d enquire about group arrival and the route that best suits everyone. The house and estate have different winter arrangements, so check current times for the part you want to visit. Slopes and woodland ground mean that an outdoor visit shouldn’t be described as effortless for every guest.

  • Woodchester Mansion

    About thirty-five minutes’ drive away near Nympsfield, this unfinished Victorian house offers arranged private tours. We’d ask about a group guide, any minibus transfer from the car park and access requirements. Ordinary public opening is seasonal, while private tours have separate winter availability. Don’t turn up expecting a daily walk-in tour, and confirm the complete visit before planning refreshments or transport around it.

  • Tyndale Monument, North Nibley

    About twenty-five minutes’ drive to the village followed by an uphill walk, the monument offers views across the Severn area. We’d make this an optional outing for confident walkers. The tower has a narrow spiral staircase, so use small subgroups and leave a ground-level meeting point for guests who skip the climb. Check current access and the forecast, and don’t depend on summit views in poor weather.

  • Nympsfield Long Barrow, Coaley Peak

    About thirty-five minutes’ drive away, this English Heritage site sits by the Coaley Peak viewpoint. We’d visit in daylight, keep the party to established paths and take care around the exposed stone chambers and uneven surfaces. It suits a flexible outdoor stop where guests can walk different distances. Check parking and weather before travelling; there are no guaranteed reserved spaces just because several cars arrive together.

  • Berkeley Castle

    About thirty-five minutes’ drive away, Berkeley accepts advance group bookings and offers guided-tour options. We’d arrange the visit together, ask about access and confirm the open season. Only assistance dogs are admitted to the castle and grounds, so make a separate plan for pets. It’s a historic building with its own operating calendar, rather than a year-round drop-in attraction for any chosen day.

Check current tickets, group availability and access directly with the operator.

Good to know

Practical tips for a big group in Cotswold Spa House, Petty France

The big shop, getting around and the things worth sorting before everyone arrives.

Good to know

  • Follow the host’s exact Petty France directions and identify Spa House when booking deliveries. We’d share the correct entrance and unloading arrangements with each driver rather than use Badminton village as the final destination.
  • Ask for the current room-by-room bed plan and dining setup. Sleeping capacity doesn’t establish how a meal works across different spaces, and facilities at neighbouring houses require separate permission and bookings.
  • Arrange initial groceries or an approved caterer before arrival. Give the host a complete supplier list and ask about kitchen access, deliveries and any requirements for using outside services.
  • Book both journeys for pub dinners and give the transport operator the final passenger number. Rural taxi availability can be limited, and country lanes aren’t a dependable route home on foot after dark.
  • Agree pool and hot-tub supervision, use and noise rules before the stay. Check dogs, visitors and entertainment with the host; a leisure facility or bar area doesn’t remove restrictions on extra guests or outdoor music.
  • Check current times, winter closures and road conditions again before each outing. We’d carry waterproofs and keep an indoor alternative, allowing guests to skip steep paths or narrow historic staircases without losing the shared day.

Plan with current information

Official visitor sources

Use these sources for current routes, access information and visitor arrangements.

Local planning references checked 30 October 2026. Confirm prices, opening times, access and group capacity directly before booking.

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