Briarfields Motel and Touring Park
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Nestled in the heart of Regency Cheltenham, Briarfields is in a vibrant location just one mile from the M5 motorway. Our beautifully landscaped park, surrounded by mature hedges, shrubs and lush lawns offers a rural atmosphere, attracting an abundance of wildlife.
Located just one mile from the M5 motorway we are perfectly situated for exploring the Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Cotswolds. Enjoy fantastic public transport with buses running every 20-30 minutes to both Cheltenham and Gloucester, 24 hours a day. The bus stops are conveniently located just outside our park, allowing you to leave the motorhome onsite and hop on the buses for hassle free travel.
We offer grassy, hard-standing and fully serviced pitches, all inclusive of 10amp electric, free WiFi and access to spotless modern washrooms. Directly accessible from the park is our brand new off road cycleway is well lit and flat, making it a very easy 3 mile trip into the centre of Cheltenham. The cycle path to Gloucester is nearly finished but already accessible, following the Sustrans Route 41.
Cheltenham offer a diverse mix of historic, cultural, and natural attractions. Marvel at the Regency architecture, stroll around Pitville Park and enjoy a cuppa at the Pump Room café. Experience an extensive program of touring West End shows and in-house productions at the Everyman Theatre. Explore one of the many festivals throughout the year, including Music, Literature, Jazz, and Science. Meander along the Promenade for exclusive boutique shops, a variety of international cuisines, including Michelin-starred fine dining.
Gloucester is steeped in history and offers wonderful attractions such as Gloucester Cathedral with its stunning architecture and the historic Gloucester Docks, featuring the Quays outlet shopping centre, restaurants, and museums like Greyfriars Priory and Eastgate Viewing Chamber. Enjoy the city’s rich maritime history and wander through charming old streets filled with stories of the past. Explore the fascinating Gloucester Waterways Museum or enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
Enjoy a day out to the picturesque villages of Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, and Winchcombe. Each village offers unique charm and beauty, perfect for exploring. Experience the diverse landscapes of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. For a truly memorable experience, visit the magical Puzzlewood, an ancient woodland that has inspired many film locations, or explore the historic Clearwell Caves.
At Briarfields, we strive to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or indulge in cultural experiences, our friendly team is always on hand to help you make the most of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Briarfields Motel & Touring Park offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our modern, spotlessly clean washrooms are centrally located for convenience, featuring high-quality toilets, power showers, private washing cubicles, a disabled shower room, hand dryers, and hairdryers.
Accommodation options include En-suite motel rooms, fully equipped for comfort and perfect for meeting up with non-camping friends or family. We also offer spacious glamping pods: Buttercup, Daisy, and Bluebell.
Choose from a selection of pitches including grassy, hard-standing, and fully serviced options, all of which include 10amp electricity. Enjoy free WiFi throughout the park, fresh water taps at regular intervals, ground-level grey waste water disposals and convenient chemical disposal points. For motorhomes, we offer a drive-over option.
Our park features a laundry room equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer, airier, ironing board, and freezer. Guests will find a wealth of local literature, leaflets, and maps to help plan activities in surrounding areas.
Conveniently located amenities just a short stroll from the park include the Redgrove Harvester, Asda Supermarket, Pets at Home, Home Bargains, KFC, B & Q, Benhall Fish & Chips, Chinese Takeaway, and the National Hunt Pub. Should your tourer require attention, two caravan sales and spares dealerships (Golden Castle Caravans and Pearman Briggs Caravans) are just two miles away.
Briarfields Motel & Touring Park welcomes guests year-round and is pet-friendly. While we don’t have an onsite dog walk, a designated orchard area with a bin is available. Numerous picturesque walks can be accessed directly from the park or with a short drive into the surrounding countryside.
Upon arrival, our reception offers a warm and friendly welcome, along with a wealth of leaflets, maps, and local insights to help make the most of your holiday with us.
Activities and Local Attractions
Visitors looking to stay with us should look to spend some of their time in the beautiful town of Regency Cheltenham. Enjoy a flutter at the racecourse, which is just four miles away, or liven it up at one of the many festivals Cheltenham has to offer (Jazz, Music, Science, Literature).
Catch the bus into town early and take in as much as possible! Enjoy a morning perusing the contemporary and historical craft, fine art and a full programme of events at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. Then why not enjoy a bite to eat; Cheltenham overflows with food and drink from around the world including Michelin starred fine dining.
Enjoy a fabulous afternoon shopping in the many independent boutiques of Montpellier, offering a selection from designer clothing, couture to outdoor wear. Wandering along the wide leafy promenade has a distinctly continental feel giving a relaxed shopping experience. Bath Road and the well-lined High Street are also a must for shoppers.
Harry Potter and history fans will enjoy an hour or two at Gloucester Cathedral, used in many of the films (see if you recognise the Cloisters). The cathedral runs a varied programme of exhibitions and regularly works with local artists and communities to deliver high quality events. These include Three Choirs Festival, the oldest non competitive classical music festival in the world.
The Gloucester Docks and award-winning Waterways Museum are also a good afternoon out for heritage fans, while the avid shoppers can find plenty to occupy themselves at the waterside retail outlet shopping centre, Gloucester Quays.
Explore the Cotswolds
Enjoy a day trip out to this very special and wonderfully picturesque region – The Cotswolds. Defined by its rolling hills, or ‘wolds’, this glorious region offers a host of activities and attractions in all seasons!
Explore quaint villages of honey-coloured stone; take in splendid market towns and visit some of the country’s greatest palaces and country houses. It’s also the place to marvel at the natural world in acclaimed reserves and at some of the most famous arboreta’s in Britain. Enjoy walks through breath-taking landscapes along historic trails; or make a splash in our own lake-land area.
The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of Gloucestershire. Enjoy a relaxing journey on the Forest of Dean railway, 4.5 miles though beautiful woodland and countryside. With 5 stations along the way you’ll have time to explore the local area, taking in woodland walks, country pubs or venturing down the Severn estuary.
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Proprietor: Scott & Jo Sanderson
Address: : Briarfields Motel & Touring Park, Gloucester Road (B4063), Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0SS
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