Anyone looking for a peaceful rural retreat in Gloucestershire or a bustling shopping expedition around Cheltenham can check into Hotel de la Bere in Southam for just �41 bed and breakfast per person per night until 20 December 2004.

The 15th century Tudor manor house is ideal for relaxing breaks with its sweeping lawns and views of the famous racecourse, yet it is only five miles from Cheltenham�s upmarket shops.

With half term approaching and the Christmas shopping season just weeks away, Hotel de la Bere can provide the ideal base for short breaks. The offer is based on two people sharing for two consecutive nights. Guests can also upgrade to include dinner in the Beaufort Restaurant for another �12 per person.

Hotel de la Bere is happy to accommodate up to two children (up to 15 years old) for free in the same bedroom as their parents. Breakfast and dinner cost �5 and �10 respectively for children. Call the hotel on 0870 609 6127 to make a booking and quote �Autumn warmer offer�. All offers are subject to availability.

Aside from Cheltenham�s retail therapy attractions, the hotel is also ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, Tewkesbury and the nearby cathedral town of Gloucester.

Hotel de la Bere is part of Corus hotels, a mid-market group with more than 60 properties in the UK. The hotel has 57 bedrooms and its leisure facilities include a gym and squash courts. Further details can be found at www.corushotels.com

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

Corus hotels have over 60 hotels throughout the UK, Malaysia and Australia. Properties range from historic coaching inns and country houses, to contemporary hotels. Corus hotels are part of the Malayan United Industries (MUI) Group, whose diverse global interests range from retailing, hotels, food, confectionary, property, construction, financial services, travel and tourism, educational services and information technology. In the UK, the MUI group is the major shareholder in Laura Ashley Holdings plc and the Restaurant Partnership, which includes Elena�s L�Etoile, The Gay Hussar and the Simply Nico Restaurants.

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Email: richard.davies@banc.co.uk; nicola.johnson@banc.co.uk