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Montpellier Retreat, CHELTENHAM, GL50 2XG

This narrow road is in sharp contrast to the ones on either side as it mainly gives access to the rear of the large 19th century houses on either side. A few small more modern homes have been squashed in on the right hand side though.

The Daffodil Cinema stands on Suffolk Parade, it opened in October 1922 and closed in September 1963. Since than it has been a bingo hall, a furniture store and restaurant.

The Daffodil Cinema stands on Suffolk Parade, it opened in October 1922 and closed in September 1963. Since than it has been a bingo hall, a furniture store and restaurant.

This delightful Art Deco building was erected in the 1920s as a cinema. Converted into a restaurant, the building has many unique period features including a sweeping staircase and a beautiful entrance reception. There are some glimpses of the interior at: https://thedaffodil.com/gallery Cheltenham is located at the foot of the Cotswold scarp with the small River Chelt flowing through the town. After the discovery of mineral springs in 1716 Cheltenham became a spa town and many Regency houses and other buildings were erected. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, four days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at the nearby racecourse.

Viewed from the Suffolk Road end looking towards Back Montpellier Terrace. The street is just about wide enough for one vehicle, so a one-way system is in operation. The two double yellow lines should prevent anyone parking in this most unsuitable location for such an action...

Nearly all the houses here large 19th century premises. Most are now restored to very good order.

Viewed across Suffolk Parade. The Daffodil restaurant and Carlton House Antiques occupy the former Daffodil cinema building, erected in the 1920s in the Art Deco style. The Daffodil was Cheltenham's first purpose-built picture palace, with 750 seats. It first opened its doors to the public on October 5th 1922. With the arrival of the talkies, a sound system replaced orchestral accompaniment in 1930. In the 1950s, competition from other cinemas and television result in dwindling ticket sales. The Daffodil screened its last film on September 7th 1963. It reopened as a bingo hall later that month. In May 1977 the property was sold and became an antique furniture centre. When this closed in 1989 the building fell into disrepair. Cheltonian restaurateur Mark Stephens purchased the freehold in late 1996. An extensive renovation followed during which many original features and fittings were restored. The Daffodil reopened as dining rooms in February 1998 amid much local interest. Customers entering the Daffodil see the sweeping staircase. There are original mosaic tiles, posters advertising films, early vending machines and the original projectors. The open-plan kitchen occupies the location of the former film screen.

Former cinema, Cheltenham - now an eatery.

This fine pair of shops with flats above, numbers 16, 16A and 17 Suffolk Parade were built in the 1820s. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387944 Cheltenham is located at the foot of the Cotswold scarp with the small River Chelt flowing through the town. After the discovery of mineral springs in 1716 Cheltenham became a spa town and many Regency houses and other buildings were erected. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, four days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at the nearby racecourse.

This corner shop with accommodation above, number 15 Suffolk Parade, was built in the 1820s. The shop was occupied in 1892 by the Devonshire Dairy and in 1957 by Gloucestershire Dairy. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387942 Cheltenham is located at the foot of the Cotswold scarp with the small River Chelt flowing through the town. After the discovery of mineral springs in 1716 Cheltenham became a spa town and many Regency houses and other buildings were erected. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, four days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at the nearby racecourse.