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The Steamhouse is a cafe in Charlton Kings where locals actually spend their time, which tells you something about the place.
Opening hours
- Mon–Sat
- 8:30–16:00
- Sun
- 9:00–16:00
You can settle in with a coffee and a book for as long as you like without anyone making you feel like you're taking up a table. The menu hits all the right notes—solid coffees and teas, straightforward lunches, snacks, and cakes that are genuinely good. There's nothing fussy about it; the atmosphere matches the unpretentious character of the village itself.
It's positioned just outside Cheltenham on the village outskirts, making it an easy trip if you're based in town and want to venture somewhere different. If you're walking any of the footpaths that run through this part of the Cotswolds, it's a natural place to stop and rest. What works best about The Steamhouse is that it serves the community first and foremost. The people who live in Charlton Kings come here regularly, which means you're joining something real rather than visiting a tourist-focused spot. That said, visitors are genuinely welcome. It's the kind of place where you blend in rather than stand out, and that's exactly why it's worth a visit when you're exploring the wider area around Cheltenham.
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