Cross Hands Hotel

The hotel is located just minutes from Junction 18 on the M4. Old Sodbury is surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside, with Bath and Bristol close by. The hotel is also convenient for the Badminton Horse Trials and Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit. It is just 32 km to Bristol railway station. Bristol Airport is some 44 km away, Cardiff Airport is about 94 km away and London Heathrow Airport is approximately 149 km from the hotel.||This charming old posting house dates back to the 14th century and these days attracts a diverse crowd of guests, including country lovers, horse racing fans, motor racers, golfers and young couples. The Queen sought shelter here during a blizzard in 1981. Those who enjoy a bit of spooky history might like to know that the cellars were once used to house convicted criminals, sentenced to death by 'Bloody' Judge Jeffreys. The hotel is non-smoking throughout. It is fully air-conditioned and comprises a total of 21 guest rooms. Facilities on offer include a lobby, a bar, a restaurant, Internet access and parking for those arriving by car.||The rooms each include a telephone, daily housekeeping, a TV, an en-suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. A bath, a shower, a double bed, a radio, Internet access and an iron and ironing board all come as standard.||The hotel's restaurant is relaxed and spacious. It is spread over two levels, offering a warm atmosphere. Guests can choose from an adventurous and interesting menu.||By Car: the hotel is conveniently situated just minutes from Junction 18 of the M4. Simply follow the signs for Old Sodbury on the A46 for 2 miles until reaching the traffic lights at the crossroads.