Overview

Green way means sheep road or the grove, and the hotel takes its name from a pre-Roman path that ran alongside the grounds up to the Cotswold hills beyond. The land was originally known as Little Shurdington estate, which belonged to the Lawrence family way back in 1521, who may have been involved in the wool trade. The estate was inherited in 1584 by William Lawrence, and he started to build the house that would stand here. His son William Lawrence then inherited the house in 1638, and following his death and then of his wife, their Godson Littleton Lawrence received the inheritance. The family finally sold the estate in 1854 to Colonel Godfrey, but in 1909 Archdeakon Sinclair of Hatherley bought it, before it being sold 10 years later to George Haynes. In 1946 it was sold again, and opened a short while later as part of “The Eden Hotel group”. We have already offered you our review of their Mallory Court Country House Hotel, which we gave 5 stars to, and their Brockencote Hall Hotel, again receiving our 5 stars, so please enjoy reading both these reviews. OUR REVIEW OF GREENWAY HOTEL, Part One. A lovely scenic Cotswold drive leads us to a hedge lined driveway (photo 1) to find two disabled bays right by the entrance for the hotel (2). There is a small step up at the main door (3) but Carer should be able to get your chair over this for you.The reception hall was very nice and appealing and so inviting, (but it was let down by the reception desk itself in the corner, as it was a just a desk). The floor was that of Parquet polished flooring and suited the elegance of the room, which also had a beautiful old fireplace. (Photo 4).We were escorted into the main lounge, again elegantly decorated with superb views over the gardens (5). A spacious room with plenty of room to hold our wheelchair (6) and very comfortable relaxing chairs to sit in and admire the room. Just off the room an ordinary bar and small sitting area, with a couple of stools, (7) but you would be enjoying your drink in the lounge anyway (8). To get onto the Terrace there is a step with double doors (9) and that overlooks the dining area. That in itself was beautiful, (10) very inviting, calling for you to take your seat for a wonderful evening meal. It is opulent, beautifully decorated with well laid out table and chairs. (11) and the chandeliers highlighted this exquisite restaurant (12). The garden terrace beautiful though it is, was not wheelchair friendly, far to many steps (13) surrounded by scenic Cotswold views (14) while the gardens themselves are now awaiting their summer show (15). Further around there is another small patio (16) and so nice to see the winter crocuses already out. Back indoors out of the cold February afternoon, and beyond the ornate staircase are the toilets (17) which are tastefully panelled in black and white (18) but rather small, there are no disabled toilets, and you may have to leave your chair outside in the passage. Just beyond the staircase again, (19) we found a delightful function room (photo 20), Looking over the gardens. OUR FINAL THOUGHTS We were very impressed with the immaculate interior of this hotel, and the attentiveness of the staff, but cannot really recommend a disabled person staying here, because of the many steps, but if you feel you would be able to manage reasonably well, then do come and see this delightful hotel for yourself.

Transport & Parking

A wonderful drive to get you to the hotel, and the car park is large enough with two disabled bays close to the front entrance.

Access

A small step at the main entrance, which proved to be of no trouble to us, and the ground floor is mainly flat, easy for you to see what you need to see. However, you would not really benefit fully of the use of the wonderful garden areas, because of the many steps that await you. But if like us, you visit to enjoy a delightful light lunch, just a selection of lovely sandwiches, and coffee or hot chocolate, then it truly is an elegant experience, well worth the effort to just enjoy being pampered for a change.

Toilets

Spotlessly clean, nicely decorated, but very small, my husband had to leave chair outside in passageway.

Staff

Top marks, well dressed, helpful and attentive.

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