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Bay Prince of Wales Hotel, Berkeley

Hotel in The Cotswolds

Bay Prince of Wales

Customer Rating: (7 Customer Reviews)

At a glance;

  • Set in its own grounds with landscape gardens, five acres in the Severn Valley
  • Located on the outskirts of the medieval market town of Berkeley
  • Locally sourced ales available in the Princes Bar
  • A short distance from Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cheltenham Spa
  • Other attractions include Cotswold & Severn Way, Westonbirt Arboretum and more

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Hotel information

Situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Berkeley, on the edge of the Cotswolds, the Prince of Wales Hotel is a former public house built 150 years ago. Full of character and maintaining some original features, this hotel is south of Gloucester and just a short drive to the small local towns of Dursley and Stroud. The hotel has a pleasant restaurant opening onto pretty gardens and a patio area. The Prince’s Bar and reception were recently refurbished creating a warm and welcoming environment. You can enjoy the extensive bar menu at lunchtimes and evenings as well as wonderful local ales. The Prince of Wales Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds and the many other attractions that this part of the country has to offer.

The Bay Prince of Wales Hotel has a car park.

Great for

  • Food
  • Walking

Bay Prince of Wales Hotel Standard Room

Typical Standard Room at Bay Prince of Wales Hotel

Our standard rooms are charming and have everything you would expect from a modern hotel - private facilities, a TV, and everything you need to make yourself a hot beverage

  • En-suite bath, shower and WC
  • Telephone
  • Colour TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shaving point

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Hotel Accessibility

Here at Bay Hotels we want you to have the best short break possible. We are happy to provide advice to guests with special needs who wish to take breaks at our Hotels. In order to avoid disappointment and/or misunderstandings, please contact us on 01942 496 507 to discuss any needs that you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you have single rooms?
    Yes, in most of our hotels.

  • Do you take dogs and pets?
    We do not allow dogs and pets into our hotels, with the exception of guide dogs.

  • Do you have lifts in all hotels?
    We have lifts in most of our hotels.

  • What time is check in time?
    3pm in the afternoon.

  • What time is check out time?
    10am in the morning.

  • Do you have smoking rooms?
    We do not allow smoking in any parts of our hotels.

Location

Prince of Wales is the perfect base for exploring the Royal Forest of Dean, the Severn Valley and Gloucester is right on the doorstep of the enchanting Cotswolds.

How to get there


By Car:

The Hotel is on the A38 at Berkeley Road. Approximately 6 miles south of junction 13 and 6 miles north of junction 14 of the M5.

Bay Prince of Wales Hotel

Bay Prince of Wales Hotel

Berkeley Road

Berkeley

Gloucestershire

GL13 9HD

Res: 01453 810474

Tel: 01453 810474

Local Attractions

The following places, attractions and things to do are easily reached from Gloucester:

  • Berkeley Castle
  • Frampton Court & Manor
  • Westbury Court Garden
  • Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
  • Littledean Hall
  • The Royal Forest of Dean

Local Insight

Bay Prince of Wales Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds and the many other attractions it has to offer

  • Berkeley Butterfly House
    Be transported to another world where hundreds of butterflies dart around their tropical home. With forty-two different species at the farm, this is a great chance to see rare and imported species from as far a field as Japan and Indonesia. Visitors can observe their life cycle up-close through the display of caterpillars and chrysalises. Once outside this peaceful oasis, there is also a gift shop for that inevitable furry caterpillar.
    Visit their website
  • Berkeley Castle
    Built to withstand the Welsh in the twelfth century, Berkeley Castle has a turbulent past. The fortress and the Berkeley family, its lifelong owners, have witnessed countless historical events from the first American Thanksgiving back to the murder of King Edward II by red hot poker. Visitors are met with vivid stories of the past as they skirt round the dungeon, navigate the trip steps and admire Queen Elizabeth I’s bedspread. Outside are beautiful picnic grounds and the village’s Norman church.
    Visit their website

  • Dean Forest Railway and Museum
    Dean Forest Railway is a popular, family-friendly heritage railway situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, giving visitors of all ages the chance to experience the atmosphere of a country railway. Both steam and diesel trains run as part of a regular timetable between Lydney Junction and Parkend, with normal tickets being valid for unlimited travel. Special events are held throughout the year, including popular Days Out With Thomas and Santa Specials, with a luxury dining train and hands-on branch line experience courses also available. The Dean Forest Railway Museum at Norchard is packed with local railway artefacts – giving visitors the chance to get an insight into how the railway used to look in yesteryear, as well as see vintage telephone exchange equipment.
    Visit their website

  • Gloucester Folk Museum
    Set in 500 year old Tudor timber-framed buildings, one of which was traditionally associated with the final night of the Protestant martyr, Bishop Hooper, the Folk Museum is a complex of rooms on different levels with a unique ambience that makes it a popular sight for locals and visitors. Behind the chocolate-box facade is a museum with a cottage garden to the rear which is both larger than seems possible, and constantly surprising. From treen (small wooden items), to the intriguing story of the river Severn fisheries, from historic costume to the life of the dairy; from the reconstructed Victorian classroom to the original pin factory - all of these plus hundreds of other elements of our local history are to be found here.

Great for

  • Food
  • Walking

Local Events

There is always something going on, below is just a few examples:

Entertainment

Entertainment Programme

On Monday Evenings
Vocalist and All Round Entertainer
Stevie G

On Tuesday Evenings
Keyboard Vocalist
Eddie Graham
Entertains
 
On Wednesday Evenings
Delightful Vocalist
Kathy North

On Thursday Evenings
Vocalist
Carl De Marco
Entertains

On Saturday Evenings
International Multi Instrumentalist/Vocalist
Ian Lockyer

On Sunday Evenings
An evening of entertainment with  
Geoff George
Keyboard Vocalist

The entertainment programme advertised is subject to change for reasons beyond our control without prior notice.


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Alan and Jean Griffiths

Peterborough

rating is 5 stars

5 April 2012

Best so far

My wife and I had 5 great days at The Prince of Wales. Hotel, Room, Food and all the services were 1st. class. We met some lovely couples from Liverpool and Wales. We couldn`t wait for meal times to exchange banter and have a good laugh. Entertainment also tops. The weather did help being able to sit in the garden and have a drink. Our best Shearings Holiday so far, definitely going back next year. I could go on and on it was one big laugh. Please thank everybody at the Hotel CHEER`S.

Mrs Clapton

Cornwall

rating is 3 stars

2 February 2012

Good

Very pleasant hotel beautiful area .large room pleasant surroundings. Food good. Excellant value for money.

Geoff and Hilary Thomas

Southampton

rating is 5 stars

14 December 2011

Great Value

Just had a great weekend 9th to 12 December Our fifth break this year with Shearings but the Prince of Wales was one of the best. Hotel staff very pleasant and helpful. Great food and entertainment only downside for us was the dim lighting in reception and lounges.

Joanne Dolby

Lincolnshire

rating is 5 stars

5 October 2011

We had a great time

We would like to say a big thank you for making our stay special in August. The hotel staff were all friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very good and accommodated my gluten free diet exceptionally. We have now booked again for October. We cannot wait.?

Johannes Gerritsen

Bexleyheath, Kent

rating is 5 stars

22 December 2010

The Prince of Wales Hotel

My wife and I stayed at this hotel between 29th November and the 3rd December and it was far above our expectations. Its staff are very friendly, caring and helpful. Our room was very clean. The food and service was absolutely first class quality. As for the price, we paid a real bargain price. We can recommend this hotel to anyone, it’s a winner! Well done Shearings!

Roger Giles

Swindon

rating is 4 stars

8 December 2010

Excellent food, first class entertainment and friendly, helpful staff. A pleasure to stay.

My wife and I stayed at the hotel from 5th-8th November 2010. We have stayed at many Shearings Hotels throughout the UK. The food at The Prince of Wales was the best we have had at any Shearings. Well presented, hot and served quickly. The hotel staff, without exception, were most helpful and friendly. Our room was very nice and the hotel and its exteriors were very we presented and spotlessly clean. The entertainment was exceptionally good. We have already booked to return.

Mr Hollings

Suffolk

rating is 3 stars

2 November 2010

We Had a Great Time!

Together with a party of nineteen people, we stayed at the Prince of Wales this past weekend. The staff were all friendly, helpful and efficient. Food was very good. Bar and reception areas were very comfortable although some areas were awaiting redecoration. Rooms are adequate for a short stay. Entertainment is of a good standard. Overall, brilliant value for money!

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