In 1213, after the Norman Conquest, the wooded land we now know as Minchinhampton Common was confiscated and given to l`Abbaye aux Dames in Caen. Some 800 years later Christophe (a Norman himself) and business partner Nick continue to add to this fascinating anglo/french story in The Old Lodge.

Set in the heart of Minchinhampton Common with unrivalled views of the Cotswolds, this 400 year old hunting lodge is the perfect place to escape the rush. Enjoy quality, locally sourced food served in the restaurant, the bar area, one of our smaller dining rooms or al fresco in our spacious garden. The stunning restaurant accommodates parties of up to 85 people seated and has floor to ceiling windows that look directly onto Minchinhampton Common. After your meal you can sink into a large leather chair in our oak panelled room and relax with a glass of port or a good cup of coffee. Once fully restored and revived, you're ideally placed to set out and explore the common, with its rare orchids, blue butterflies and wide open vistas or wander into Minchinhampton or Nailsworth for a mooch around the shops.

Golfing - we have negotiated reduced green fees for our guests with the golf course that, literally, surrounds the Old Lodge (the club house is 30 meters away!). For a look at the course, go to:- http://old.minchinhamptongolfclub.co.uk/