Get into the festive spirit by booking a pre-Christmas break with Four Pillars Hotels.  Offering six charming hotels across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, each Four Pillars property is perfectly placed to enjoy the wealth of festive activities including the increasingly popular Christmas markets taking place in some of the
prettiest parts of the UK. 

The  magnificent Grade II listed Victorian mansion Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel is set in stunning grounds ideal for crisp winter walks. Within easy reach is Bristol which, for 2013, has a traditional German style Christmas market offering everything from Christmas decorations and wooden toys to buy to delicious food and drink - Glühwein, bratwurst, waffles - and a skating rink from 9th November to 22nd December. Or beat the winter chill with a relaxing and warming spa break at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel that is close to the historic market town of Cirencester with its atmospheric cobbled streets and unique independent shops. 

Four Pillars Hotels also has four properties in and around Oxford which will be having three Christmas markets this year ranging from a traditional German market on Broad Street, a Victorian fairground and festive market in historic St Giles showcasing some of the best local produce from across the Thames Valley and Cotswolds and also
the Oxford Castle Quarter Market - all from 21st November 2013.  There is also the Christmas Light Festival on
22-24 November 2013 which includes the famous lantern parade through the streets of Oxford and with the backdrop of the dreaming spires and historical Oxford University buildings.  This is followed by late night themed openings at Oxford's world-class museums and art centres and two days of music and dance events. 

A stay at Four Pillars Hotels also includes many discounts at some of the region's varied attractions including special rates to visit Blenheim Palace.  This festive season sees Blenheim Palace transformed into a 'Dickensian Christmas' with Dickensian scenes brought to life such as Victorian shop windows, including 'Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe', set within the archways of the Great Hall and the grand Saloon table set for a Christmas feast inspired by 'A Christmas Carol'.  Blenheim Palace's ever popular Christmas Craft Fair will be taking place 15th - 17th November showcasing high quality contemporary crafts and perfect presents for all the family.

A stay with Four Pillars Hotels over the festive period costs from £47 per person per night on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.   For further information or to book please visit www.four-pillars.co.uk or call 0800 374 692. 

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  About Four Pillars Hotels:

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, Four Pillars Limited is an independent company which currently owns and operates six predominantly four star hotels in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire with an inventory ofover 800 rooms.  The company's operating philosophy is that it "does the simple things well" - essentially a no-fuss approach to quality
hospitality offering comprehensive facilities together with swift and friendly service at competitive rates.  Four
Pillars Hotels are located in Witney, The Cotswolds, Oxford, and south Gloucestershire.  For reservations,
please access the website at www.four-pillars.co.uk