Posh Pub Stop for a birthday ?

[Jake Royd]

My wife's birthday is on December 24th so we always struggle to create a birthday treat at that time for obvious reasons.
I came up with the idea that I would arrange a motorhome pub stop in January or February where I would try and arrange a pub stop with an upmarket meal in the pub.

Of course with a 'free' stay overnight means I can afford to splash out on the meal.
It's got to be good otherwise I'm going to be in trouble.

We live in the Midlands and don't want to go all that far in the winter I suppose.

So would any kind Funsters like to suggest somewhere that might suit please ?
If it was combined with somewhere interesting, all the better.

TIA

 

[Mikey RV]

Sit on the driveway in the motorhome and order a chinese, something different.

 

[Gellyneck]

Sit on the driveway in the motorhome and order a chinese, something different.

They'll be closer to a local divorce lawyer as well!

 

[sally47]

Don't know where in the Midlands you are but if hear Warwickshire the White Heart at ufton near southam (Britstops) is superb

 

[The Lord Squid]

Your question is great. I hope you get many relevant replies. Unfortunately I don't know any posh places where you can overnight in the car park.

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[Whitebirdyman]

What about the Gloucester Old Spot near Cheltenham? That is not far from "the Midlands" and some might even say it was in it! They allow overnight stays if you are eating.

Home Page of The Gloucester Old Spot

The Gloucester Old Spot is a friendly and busy pub on the outskirts of Cheltenham, easily accessed from the M5 and a great place to stop for lunch or dinner!

thegloucesteroldspot.co.uk

 

[Spriddler]

My wife's birthday is on December 24th so we always struggle to create a birthday treat at that time for obvious reasons.
It's got to be good otherwise I'm going to be in trouble.

Dec 24th? Hmm, let me see.............ah yes, not so near I'm afraid, but 'The Star' at Bethlehem must be posh as I've read that it has followers with gold, frankincense and myrrh.

 

[HandyAndy]

Put the Motorhome undercover and book Christmas in the Maldives. Trust me, seeing a 5ft tall black father Christmas with a foreign accent had us in stitches.

 

[Janine]

Try this place. It has a large flat carpark and it would be worth asking if you can overnight there.

The Woodberry Inn | Freehouse, Restaurant and Accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire

The Woodberry Inn is a unique Freehouse and restaurant offering real ales, local produce and luxury accommodation set in the heart of Bridgnorth, Shropshire

www.thewoodberryinn.co.uk

 

[HandyAndy]

What about the Gloucester Old Spot near Cheltenham? That is not far from "the Midlands" and some might even say it was in it! They allow overnight stays if you are eating.

Home Page of The Gloucester Old Spot

The Gloucester Old Spot is a friendly and busy pub on the outskirts of Cheltenham, easily accessed from the M5 and a great place to stop for lunch or dinner!

thegloucesteroldspot.co.uk

That's not posh...

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[Dorwyn]

What about the Gloucester Old Spot near Cheltenham? That is not far from "the Midlands" and some might even say it was in it! They allow overnight stays if you are eating.

Home Page of The Gloucester Old Spot

The Gloucester Old Spot is a friendly and busy pub on the outskirts of Cheltenham, easily accessed from the M5 and a great place to stop for lunch or dinner!

thegloucesteroldspot.co.uk

That sounds good, it's a nice idea and it's wifey's buffday in 9 days!

 

[Jenben]

A lot of pubs would no doubt be happy for you to stay in their car park overnight in January or February.

I would see if you could stay in the car park of the Village Inn at Barnsley (near Cirencester) , you could eat in the pub or the Barnsley House hotel in the village .

If you wanted to do something different they also do a movie and meal night deal where you have a meal and then they show a film in a small movie theatre in Barnsley House hotel.

 

[HandyAndy]

That sounds good, it's a nice idea and it's wifey's buffday in 9 days!

If you are coming up from Somerset, whilst that is a decent britstops pub stop there are far better pubs to go to than the old spot, it has a nice restaurant and good food but it is a bit of a dive.
If you like the idea of cotswolds then somewhere like Craven arms would be better. IMO
Decent sized gravel carpark they might let you stay on if you rang and asked (I have seen MH's in there before) also 5 mile walk to Sudely castle across completely green countryside passing an ancient burial ground on the way (Belas knap)..
Craven is only open three days a week and has an EXCELLENT restuarant, cosy fire side setees and plenty of room to lounge for the evening. Lots of nooks and crannys to scurry away to with your pint and better half
Edit, Craven arms is in Brockhampton if you are doing a google (otherwise you'll end up in a shropshire village by the same name )

 

[joe and sue]

Go east to Holbeach in Lincolnshire.
Bluebell Inn at Whaplode St Catherine,
Great home cooked food,
Beers brewed on site
Stopover and CL
Excellent hosts, John & Jen

Joe & Sue

 

[MisterB]

go up to sheffield, wortley hall, yes you will pay for parking but they actually do christmas dinner on christmas day !! not only can you give her a birthday treat but you can save yourselves peeling the brussels and potatoes !

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[Mikey RV]

Thames head inn, on the Tetbury road-just outside Cirencester has a small campsite round the back of the pub, hard standing pitches with EHU. It’s a real proper ol pub and the food and beer is fantastic.

 

[2x2camper]

Thames head inn, on the Tetbury road-just outside Cirencester has a small campsite round the back of the pub, hard standing pitches with EHU. It’s a real proper ol pub and the food and beer is fantastic.

Just checked their website. £20 per night to stay

 

[Jake Royd]

Thank you for your replies.
Some good suggestions

 

[Mikey RV]

Just checked their website. £20 per night to stay

He wanted posh.

 

[Rapido925M]

How close? How posh?

Our kids bought us an 7-course tasting dinner at Morston Hall, run by Galton Blakiston.

Dinner :: Morston Hall

www.morstonhall.com

The house wine was £35 but you could get a "wine flight" of specially selected drinks with each course for £80 per person (I recall) but it was a while ago.

They were happy for us to sleep in their very peaceful carpark (in MH obviously!) despite also offering accommodation.

Close by is Morston Quay (NT) and the North Norfolk coast.

Gordon

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[HandyAndy]

Ooh I have just thought of a place near hardraw force waterfall, will be amazing in winter.
damn it tea break over.. there was a "hall" near by made fnamous by clarkson for punching someone.. will have to look for it later. Epic place.

 

[HandyAndy]

Right then. ?
It was Simonstone hall and just south of hadraw waterfall and Simonstone hall is Hawes CaMC club site. Bloody beautiful bit of countryside.

 

[Hotelman]

Dec 24th? Hmm, let me see.............ah yes, not so near I'm afraid, but 'The Star' at Bethlehem must be posh as I've read that it has followers with gold, frankincense and myrrh.

I thinks it full, because of some government thing, an election or a con ‘Census’ ...??

 

[glenn2926]

Ooh I have just thought of a place near hardraw force waterfall, will be amazing in winter.
damn it tea break over.. there was a "hall" near by made fnamous by clarkson for punching someone.. will have to look for it later. Epic place.

Eh you, don’t be sending Southerners up here breathing our air, eating our food, drinking our beer/wine and looking at our scenery. Once they see it they’ll come again and probably tell others. Who knows where that will end?

 

[mikeandmary]

You could look at The Malt Shovel, Lower Lane, Chorley, Nr Lichfield, WS13 8DD.
01543-685277.

Always good food and comfortable bar areas.

They used to have space behind pub for Caravans/Motorhomes. If so, well worth a visit and plenty to do in the local area, Cannock Chase, Lichfield City for example.

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[dabhand]

upmarket? free to stay? Not sure they compliment each other, how much do you want to spend?

Or do you mean really good food with a convivial ambience and not full of tossers, where abouts in the Midlands?

 

[Mike800966]

If you are contemplating the Gloucester Old Spot then just bear in mind that the motorway junction J10 is restricted access. You can only leave M5 when southbound. The pub is to your right(west) so be prepared to make an official U turn on the dual carriageway , cross over the M5 and the pub is 1/2 mile, Ist turning on the right.
Have had good steak meals there but I wouldn't call it posh
Mike & Ann

 

[Paddywack]

When Mrs Whack was originally diagnosed (in remission now thankfully) we started doing posh places and Michelin starred restaurants, well why not! We were pleasantly surprised at how many were happy for us to park in their car parks - they sell more expensive wine.

The standout one for us is Tommy Banks place at Oldstead, when I phoned I was told that the car park is too small, just as my heart was sinking they went on to say we could park up at their farm 400 yards away. We had a superb spot overlooking the vale of York and a brilliant meal.

Black Swan Oldstead- Michelin Star Restaurant with Rooms

Michelin Star restaurant with Rooms in the heart of the North York Moors with a 2 acre kitchen garden providing fresh produce daily. Chef Tommy Banks' first book 'Roots' is now available to order!

www.blackswanoldstead.co.uk