9th - 10th December 2011 - Two days of the highest class action at the Chelthenham Racecourse.Featuring one of the most valuable hurdle races of the entire season in Europe. The StanJames.com International Hurdle is a hugely significant race in its own right and is one of the leading trials for the Champion Hurdle at The Festival, the most prestigious hurdles race at the Cheltenham Festival.This Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race is open to horses 4 years and older and is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (3,420 metres) with eight hurdles to be jumped.It plays host to many of the horses who have aspirations of victory at the Cheltenham Festival, so the chance to view potential Cheltenham Festival winners!For more information click here Our closests properties to Chelthenham are:The Granary Southam (sleeps 4)Bredon Cottage Prestbury (sleeps 4)Leckhampton Cottage - Prestbury (sleeps 4)Click here to view all our Cotswold Cottages

Want a break from all the Christmas shopping ? Then why not go along to the Cheltenham Racecourse for two days of the highest class action. Between 14th and 15th December, The International features one of the most valuable hurdle races of the entire season in Europe. The StanJames.com International Hurdle is a hugely significant race in its own right and is one of the leading trials for the Champion Hurdle at The Festival, the most prestigious hurdles race at the Cheltenham Festival. As it plays host to many of the horses who have aspirations of victory at the Cheltenham Festival, it is the chance to view potential Cheltenham Festival winners! For more information click here Our closests properties to Chelthenham are: The Granary Southam (sleeps 4) Bredon Cottage Prestbury (sleeps 4) Leckhampton Cottage Prestbury (sleeps 4) Click here to view all our Cotswold Cottages Photo credit: Carine06