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kate & tom’s | 7 Imperial Square | Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | GL50 1QB | Telephone: 01242 235151 | Email: [email protected] Contents

Arrival ...... 3 Where We Are 3 Check in and check out 3 Cooking & dining - chef services 4 Cooking & dining - great places to eat & drink ...... 5 Cooking & Dining - Shopping for Food ...... 9 Things to do - activities and pampering ...... 10 Top things to do with children 12 Top places to visit and shop nearby ...... 13 Useful information ...... 16 Guest Reviews ...... 17

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Where We Are

Property Name: Anfield House Address: Hotel Anfield 23 Anfield Road County: Postcode: L4 OTE

Check in and check out

Check in time: 4pm

Check out time for 2 night weekend booking: 4pm Sunday Check out time for 3 night weekend booking: 10am Monday Check out time for 7 night week bookings: 10am Friday

The best postcode to use with Satnav is: L4 OTE Nearest train station and distance: Sandhill Rail Station, 1.7 miles away.

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You’ll find our top recommendations below. If you do discover any other gems please do let us know and we will share them with other guests visiting the property.

Chef Services

Please note: self-catering is not available at Anfield House.

There is a 24 hour concierge, present at the property throughout your stay. They are happy to order taxis, takeaways, and prepare easy meals for you at no extra charge. Guests will have access to the fridge for beverages and cold snacks.

Catered options are available for an extra charge. If you wish to arrange any catering, please contact Warren Peacock to discuss your requirements:

Warren Peacock - [email protected]

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Nearest pub

The Albert (0.3 miles away/6 minute walk) 185 Walton Breck Road, Liverpool L4 0RE Tel: 0151 263 7967 Redbrick Victorian pub, next to Liverpool FC’s home ground, and decorated with football memorabilia.

Pubs

The Devonshire Arms (0.5 miles away/10 minute walk) St. Domingo Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside L5 0RS

Elm House (0.9 miles away/16 minute walk) 72 Townsend Lane, Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside L6 0BA Tel: 0151 2841517

The Ship & Mitre (2.2 miles away/9 minute drive) 133 Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2JH Tel: 0151 236 0859 www.theshipandmitre.com The Ship and Mitre is known to many as Merseyside’s Premier Real Ale pub. It was Liverpool & District CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2009. An original 1930’s Art Deco building, the interior has been changed to resemble that of a ship. The Ship and Mitre serves an excellent range of cask conditioned real ale, imported draught and a wide selection of German and Belgian beers.

Doctor Duncan’s (2.2 miles away/9 minute drive) St. Johns House, St. Johns Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire L1 1HF Tel: 0151 709 5100 Doctor Duncan’s attracts many real ale enthusiasts because of the huge variety of guest ales on offer (700 in the last 12 months) and the excellence of it cask ales, which won it the first Cask Marque accreditation in Liverpool.

The Lion Tavern (2.4 miles away/10 minutes away) 67 Moorfields, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2BP Tel: 0151 236 1734 www.liontavern.com The Lion Tavern is an atmospheric pub with a superbly preserved interior. A very good selection of cask ales is available in this historic pub, as well as some very tasty cheeses. A very fine pub in central Liverpool which forms an interesting comparison with the Stork in Birkenhead and the Prince Arthur in north Liverpool. Like them it is a Victorian building (in this case of c.1865) remodelled about in the early twentieth century. They all share corner sites with the public bar occupying the angle and surrounded by an L-shaped corridor. All too have beautiful tiled dadoes in their corridors dating from Edwardian remodelling schemes (as seen in our picture). A further similarity is the way the corridor works to provide a drinking area.

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Philharmonic Dining Rooms (2.8 miles away/12 minute drive) 36 Hope Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, L1 9BX Tel: 0151 707 2837 www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/thephilharmonicdiningroomsliverpool Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

Restaurants

The Carriage Works (2.8 miles away/13 minute drive) 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 9DA Tel: 0151 705 2222 www.thelondoncarriageworks.co.uk The London Carriage Works is a multi-award winning restaurant serving modern international dishes complemented by the use of local, fresh and seasonal produce. The kitchen is run by Head Chef Paul Askew, Liverpool’s very own food champion. The restaurant is sister to hope street hotel and is open to the public seven days a week, from breakfast to nightcaps, with lunch, afternoon tea, supper, dinner and cocktails in- between.

Puschka (2.6 miles away/11 minute drive) 16 Rodney Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 2TE Tel: 0151 708 8698 www.puschka.co.uk Puschka opened its doors in 2001 and since then, they’ve been building up quite a reputation for good food and good service. Nestling in Rodney Street in Liverpool’s old Georgian Quarter close to Liverpool Philharmonic. The produce comes fresh to their door each morning and is on your plate that very same evening with a seasonally changing menu.

Delifonseca’s (2.7 miles away/12 minute drive) 12 Stanley Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 6AF Tel: 0151 255 0808 www.delifonseca.co.uk Positioned between the edge of the central shopping zone and the business district in an area now recognised as the Stanley St Quarter. Offering excellent food which is good value with equally good service. Since opening Delifonseca has won many awards.

Malmaison Brasserie (2.9 miles away/11 minute drive) 7 William Jessop Way, Liverpool L3 1QZ Tel: 0844 693 0655 www.malmaison.com/locations/liverpool/brasserie At Malmaison Liverpool Brasserie, the magnificent menu is undoubtedly the star of the show, but the gorgeous décor also looks good enough to eat. Whether you’re booking an intimate dinner for two or a private party you won’t find another restaurant in Liverpool to match their unique ingredients of style, passion and food to die for.

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Hanover Street Social (3.5 miles away/16 minute drive) 16-20 Hanover Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4AA Tel: 0151 709 8784 www.hanoverstreetsocial.co.uk Sister restaurant of Salt House Tapas this French brasserie meets urban warehouse restaurant truly is the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat whist shopping in the city, socialising with friends over cocktails and dinner, or relaxing with family over Sunday Lunch.

Salt House Tapas (3.6 miles away/16 minute drive) Salt House, Hanover Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 3DW Tel: 0151 706 0092 www.salthousetapas.co.uk Salt House Tapas is all about contemporary tapas plates, with hand carved Ibérico hams, bar snacks and fantastic puddings. Wines from the best Spanish vineyards, stunning Cava’s, modern Sherries and a selection of handpicked South American wine served with warmth in the heart of the best city in England.

Sapporo Teppanyaki (3.1 miles away/15 minute drive) 134 Duke Street, East Village, Liverpool L1 5AG Tel: 0151 705 3005 www.sapporo.co.uk If you’re looking for a restaurant with a difference, then look no further than Sapporo Teppanyaki, located close to Liverpool’s Chinatown on Duke Street in the heart of the city centre. Superb Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant in Liverpool’s Chinatown. The theatre style cooking is ideal for large parties although it also boasts a more intimate separate Sushi and Noodle dining area.

Chaophraya (3.1 miles away/13 minute drive) , 5-6 Kenyon’s Steps, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 3DF Tel: 0151 707 6323 www.chaophraya.co.uk/venues/chaophraya-liverpool/ Incredibly impressive multi-award winning Thai restaurant comes to Liverpool One from and . Chaophraya combine unrivalled levels of service with gourmet quality menus, offering customers a unique dining experience, their vegetarian menu has been described by The Times as the ‘Best in Britain’.

Bem Brasil (3.6 miles away/16 minute drive) 47-49 Hanover Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 3DN Tel: 0151 709 0044 www.bembrasilrestaurants.com/restaurants/liverpool The huge Liverpool branch of the popular Brazilian Churrascaria steakhouse restaurant offers all-you-can- eat succulent cuts of BBQ beef, pork, fish and poultry carved from the skewer directly at your table by the passadores. There’s also a vast selection of Brazilian hot dishes, salads and breads, all freshly made in-house to traditional recipes.

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Best Takeaways

Hot Wok 87 Langham Street, Liverpool L4 4DA Tel: 0151 207 5860 Chinese takeaway.

Miami Pizza 78 Liverpool Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Mersyside L36 3RF Tel: 0151 449 1500 www.miamipizza.co.uk

Riks Cuisine 3 Carisbrooke Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L4 3QU Tel: 0151 525 8450 www.rikscuisine.co.uk Choice of classic Indian, Chinese or English cuisine.

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Best local supermarket:

Asda Breck Road Superstore (1.2 miles away/6 minute drive) Breck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L6 5DR Tel: 0151 264 6100

Sainsbury’s Superstore (2.2 miles away/10 minute drive) Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 1NL Tel: 0151 523 1886

Wine Merchant

R & H Fine Wines (2.5 miles away/9 minute drive) 12 Queen Avenue, Queens Insurance Building (off Castle St/Dale St), Liverpool L2 4TZ Tel: 0151 345 0306 www.randhfinewines.co.uk

Major supermarket online orders

Asda, Sainsburys and Tesco all deliver to Anfield House.

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Our top recommendations for activities and pampering are below.

Horse riding

Croxteth Park Riding Centre (4.5 miles/15 minute drive) Croxteth Country Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 0HA www.croxtethparkridingcentre.co.uk Offers group lessons, private lessons, hacks and trail rides.

Cycling

Cycling is a great way to discover much of Liverpool, and the city has excellent facilities to cycle hire; indeed, it is the largest public cycle hire scheme in the country outside of London. The nearest cycle station to Anfield House is Kirkdale Railway Station which is 1.5 miles away. Interactive maps and information on registration can be found on the CityBike Liverpool website: www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk.

Golf

Merseyside is blessed with some of the world’s best golf courses. Along the coastline, dubbed ‘The Golf Coast’ there are, among a whole host of top-flight courses, three Royal Links courses: Royal Liverpool, Royal Lytham & St Anne’s, and Royal Birkdale, all of which are routinely voted as the best golf courses in England. Together, the three have hosted The Open an impressive 32 times.

Royal Liverpool Golf Club (12 miles/33 minute drive) Meols Drive, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 4AL www.royal-liverpool-golf.com 6,900 yards in length, Royal Liverpool demands your utmost attention, due to the strong winds which come off the Irish Sea

Royal Birkdale Golf Club (16.5 miles/42 minute drive) Waterloo Road, Southport PR8 2LX www.royalbirkdale.com At 6,690 yards in length, the course is testing for the even the most accomplished of golfers, and can be furthermore tricky because of the strong sea winds.

Royal Lytham & Saint Annes Golf Club (55.5/1hr13 minute drive) Links Gate, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 3LQ www.royallytham.org Again, the winds prove to be a formidable obstacle on this course.

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Fishing

Calderstones Park (6 miles/20 minute drive) Yew Tree Road, Allerton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3JD Tel: 0151 2333001 Yields good sized Tench, Perch, Roach, Pike and eels. Open all year round.

Clay pigeon shooting

The Big Shoot Frodsham (23 miles/45 minute drive) Catton Hall/Bradley Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester WA6 7EX Tel: 0844 7455008 www.thebigshoot.co.uk Perfect for stag and hen parties or corporate events. Cafeteria, licenced bar, changing rooms, parking area, spectator areas, conference facilities and toilets are all on-site

Pampering

For pampering in the comfort of your property, there is a range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. Please book well in advance. Please enquire via My Personal Sanctuary (www.mypersonalsanctuary.co.uk) via telephone number 01625 540 557 or email enquiries@ mypersonalsanctuary.co.uk.

Chill Out Spa (7 miles/20 minute drive) Stanley Grange, Ormskirk Road, Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 4AR www.chilloutspa.co.uk

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Our top recommendations for outings with children are below.

Awesome Walls Liverpool (1.6 miles/8 minute drive) St Albans Church, Athol Street, Liverpool, L5 9TN Tel: 0151 2982422 www.awesomewalls.co.uk

Hollywood Bowl (3 miles/14 minute drive) Edge Lane Retail Park, Montrose Way, Liverpool, Merseyside L13 1EW Tel: 0844 8261464

Sefton Park (5 miles/22 minute drive) 235 acres of woodland and parks, Sefton Park is Liverpool’s largest and most loved park, with a boating lake, various cafés, fountains and playgrounds.

Anthony Gormley’s Another Place (6 miles/20 minute drive) Mariners Road, Crosby Beach, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 6SX This famous sculpture installation by renowned Anthony Gormley is simultaneously eerie and sublime. 100 iron figures, cast from Gormley’s own body, stand stationary looking towards the sea, some completely submurged under the tide, others half in the water.

Knowsley Safari Park (11 miles/22 minute drive) Prescot, Merseyside L34 4AN Tel: 0151 4309009 www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk An award-winning family attraction that’s home to around 700 exotic animals, including Iberian wolves, African lions, meerkats, baboons, and African elephants. On top of that, there are regular sea lion shows, birds of prey shows bushcraft workshops. Check the website to find out what’s on during your stay.

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Museums and galleries

Contrary to popular clichés, Liverpool is a cultural hotspot. Indeed, it has more listed museums than any other city outside of London. Here are a few museums and galleries that we recommend you visit:

Walker Art Gallery (2 miles/9 minute drive) William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EL Tel: 0151 478 4199 One of Europe’s finest art galleries that is home to paintings by Rembrandt, Turner, Monet and Hockney. Admission is usually free.

TATE Liverpool (3 miles/13 minute drive) Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BB Tel: 0151 702 7400 www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool Another exceptional gallery that houses work from some of the world’s best contemporary artists. Expect art from Duchamp, Warhol, Moore and Bacon. Again, admission is usually free, with the exception of special exhibitions.

World Museum (2 miles/10 minute drive) William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN This sprawling museum showcases dynamic exhibitions which range from natural history, anthropology, space exploration, and houses an aquarium and a planetarium. Admission is free.

St George’s Hall (2 miles/11 minute drive) St George’s Place, Liverpool, L1 1JJ Tel: 0151 233 3020 www.liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk Once described by Charles Dickens as ‘the most perfect room in the world’, St George’s Hall has numerous events and exhibitions on all year round. Be sure to check the website for upcoming shows.

The Beatles Story (3.5 miles/14 minute drive) Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD Tel: 0151 709 1963 www.beatlesstory.com For fans of The Beatles, this is the attraction to go to. Showcasing George Harrison’s first guitar, a replica of the famous Cavern Club, and John Lennon’s 24-carat gold specs, you can also hear from Lennon’s sister who voices a guided narration.

Anfield, Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TH 300 yards down the road stands one of the most famous football in the footballing world, Anfield, home to Liverpool FC. On match day, you can hear the “You’ll Never Walk Alone” anthem from Anfield House, and when its not match day, you can go for a guided tour around the grounds, visit the dressing room, climb the Kop stand, and touch the ‘This is Anfield’ sign which all players and managers touch religiously before a game.

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Aintree Racecourse (4 miles/15 minute drive) Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L9 5AS Tel: 0151 523 2600 http://www.aintree.co.uk/ Aintree Racecourse is in Aintree, Merseyside, close to the city of Liverpool. It is now served by Aintree Railway Station, which is situated outside the racecourse. The racecourse is probably best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase. When not staging the world’s most famous horse race, Aintree hosts an additional four racedays a year and as well as being a successful conference and events venue, Aintree houses the longest nine-hole golf course in the country nestled within the Grand National course - a true test for any golfer.

Formby Point (12 miles/40 minute drive) Formby, Merseyside L37 1LJ Glorious beach with dramatic sand dunes, surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods. Red squirrels, natterjacks, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be discovered - part of Formby’s amazing and ever changing landscape. Enjoy breathtaking sea views or a picnic; head out on a bracing coastal walk or find out about Formby’s fascinating coastal history with links to asparagus growing and the early days of aviation. Whether you want to walk, run or ride there’s something for everyone at Formby, the perfect place to get outdoors and active.

Radio City Tower (2.5 miles/11 minute drive) St. John’s Beacon, 1 Houghton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 1RL Standing proudly some 400 feet above the heart of the city centre, the beacon offers stunning panoramic views of Merseyside, Wirral, North Wales and as far away as the Lake District and Blackpool Tower on clearer days.

Best bars and clubs to go to

Berry & Rye (3 miles/13 minute drive) 48 Berry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4JQ Liverpool’s best kept secret, Berry & Rye is a hidden speakeasy/cocktail bar that hides itself behind a seemingly closed shopfront. Knock on the shop door, and a man will open the curtain, and if he likes what he sees then he’ll let you in to this swanky bar which serves some serious cocktails and puts on some good live jazz.

Santa Chupitos (3 miles/16 minute drive) 41 Slater Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4BX, United Kingdom A vibrant bar that prides itself on its inventive concoctions. Expect drinks called Saint Germain Punch (elderflower, gin, bitters, fresh lime, grapefruit and cream soda), Passion Fruit Zombie (4 types of rum, tropical stuff, goslings lime shell) and Dirty Mexican (coffee tequila, cola, raseberry cream). Open till late.

Alma de Cuba (3 miles/17 minute drive) St. Peter’s Church, Seel Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4BH, United Kingdom Another great cocktail bar set in a large cavernous room that blends the best in Caribbean and South American nightlife culture.

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The Cavern Club 2.5 miles/11 minute drive 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 6RE Probably the world’s most famous bar, The Cavern Club has hosted 292 Beatles gigs, while acts like Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Queen, The Who, The Arctic Monkeys, Oasis (to name a few) have made an appearance. Try and find a night when there’s some good live music on.

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Anfield House at a Glance

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• The house sleeps 23 guests • There are eight bedroom suites all with en suite bathrooms • One quadruple room with 4 single beds • Two family suites, with double bed and single bed • One double bedroom • Two bedroom suites with three double beds

Cooking and Dining

• Dining to seat 23 guest • Dining room for up to 100 guests • Marquee for up to 100 guests • Catering kitchen • BBQ • Outside seating for al fresco dining • Good dining nearby • Drop off meals available • Please note that self-catering isn’t available

Where we are

• Anfield House is located in Liverpool • The postcode is L4 0TE • The nearest station is Sandhill Rail Station, one mile away • The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport • Taxis available • Free ample parking

Things to do inside

• Large Flat Screen TV’s • Wi-Fi • Bar • Satellite

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• Landscaped gardens • Garden • Outside seating for al fresco dining • BBQ • Marquee available

Activities

• Liverpool FC • Albert Docks • The Beatles tours • Aintree Race Course

Payment process

• We take a one third deposit at the time of booking • The balance is due three months before the date booked

Cautionary deposit

• £500 refundable deposit

House restrictions

• Hen parties welcome • Stag parties welcome • No fireworks allowed • Smoking is not permitted

Arrival and Departure

• Check in 4pm • Check out 4pm on a Sunday • Check out 10am on other days

What’s included

• Linen • Towels • Toiletries • Housekeeping essentials • Utilities

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Guest Reviews

“We had an absolutely fantastic time - the place was great, thank you!!” - Joanna

“I was the stag, and had the best weekend ever in Hotel Anfield. The accommodation is of a very high quality, bathrooms all feel very new as the whole place was refurbished last year. The bedroom downstairs leading out into the garden is genius.” - Simon

“Perfect for a stag party. Not far from the city centre in a cab and the perfect spot if you’re visiting for the football - right behind the . Top marks.” - Kieran

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