Well, the Cotswolds make for a glorious getaway, nestled in the rolling hills just east of the Welsh border, stretching up from Bath and along towards Oxford.
Known for their medieval villages, thatched houses and architecture made from local limestone, the Cotswolds are a rural retreat that everyone will enjoy. Install yourself in a Georgian townhouse or a Tudor manor and spend a weekend living like a nobleman with all the luxury trappings of a 5-star hotel.
Retreat to Lucknam Park for a weekend break of pure bliss. This elegant hotel in the Cotswolds boasts 42 individually styled rooms, an exquisite spa and wellness centre, and 500 acres of parkland complete with an equestrian centre and a cookery school – something for everyone!
When you aren’t riding through the grounds or cooking up a storm, you can enjoy the calm and quiet of your delightful room. All the bedrooms at Lucknam Park are styled with unique key features and refined English furnishings. From the classic rooms to the Grand Master Suite you’ll find touches of country elegance, plush upholstery and modern amenities to ensure you enjoy a 5-star experience.
A Grade-II listed country hotel, this gorgeous manor house dates back to the 11th century and has been the Ducie family home for the past 350 years. Located on the southern fringes of the Cotswolds, this is rural England’s food capital, never short of fresh local produce waiting to be turned into delicious gourmet cuisine.
The hotel, like the building, is on a grand scale. Having recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, the décor is a delicate balance of original period features and modern comforts. The dining room features sumptuous velvet upholstery, crystal chandeliers, and frescoed ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by oak panelling.
Awarded England’s Leading Country House Hotel, this hotel in the Cotswolds is placed between the highest point of the lush Cotswold hills and Cheltenham’s world famous race course. Steeped in history, this idyllic 15th century mansion is perfect for a quiet but sumptuous weekend break hotel stay.
Relax in the hotel spa after a day of exploring and enjoy use of the Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, sensation showers, relaxation room and heated outdoor pool.
Each of the rooms at Ellenborough Park hotel are spacious and classically decorated with period furniture, plush upholstery, and en-suite bathrooms. Opt for a luxury room, which is a classic room but with all the trappings of a suite such as a seating area, large panel windows and plump hypnos beds.
A picturesque limestone stately home in the heart of the Cotswolds, a stay at the Lygon Arms hotel makes for the perfect country weekend away. When you aren’t out exploring the surrounding meadows and rolling hills, you can relax in their pool and spa.
The rooms at this hotel in the Cotswolds range from classical to boutique-style with individual quirks and a distinct character such as four-poster beds. The Junior Suites recently refurbished in the Orchard Wing offer superior luxury, with pain-staking craftsmanship such as hand-made king size beds, and beautiful limestone bathrooms.
A grandiose golf hotel in the Cotswolds, Tewkesbury Park offers everything you want for a relaxing weekend break, whether you are feeling sporty or simply want to make full use of the spa and relax.
When you’re feeling peckish, head to the hotel restaurant for a posh afternoon tea overlooking the grounds or for some delicious fare that makes the best of local produce such as Hereford Sirloin Steak, plump asparagus, free range eggs and Gloucester Old Spot Pork cooked three ways.
The standard rooms are comfortable and classically decorated with plenty of natural light, hypnosis beds, 40” flat screen TVs and luxury toiletries to accompany the power shower. Check yourself into a suite to enjoy sumptuous furnishings, incredible views and period features such as shuttered windows and high ceilings.
A stunning Georgian townhouse in the heart of Cheltenham, No.38 The Park is a gorgeous boutique hotel that is an instagrammer’s dream. Each of the 13 bespoke bedrooms are individually designed by owner and interior designer Georgie Pearman, creating minimalist but luxurious spaces.
Every detail of the bedroom is attended to from the Egyptian Cotton linen bed sheets to the free-standing bath tubs and bright accent chairs. Meanwhile modern updates such as iPod docks, Nespresso machines and HD TV are a standard across all rooms.
On the southern tip not far from Bath, is this gorgeous hotel in the Cotswolds is home to a delicious restaurant and 17 beautiful en-suite rooms. Enjoy wholesome food such as stuffed pork belly, parsnip and polenta gnocchi, fresh grilled fish or 8-hour feather blade beef, before heading up to your cosy and comfortable room.
Shades of white and grey form the colour palette of the interiors, with the two largest bedrooms boasting cast-iron free-standing baths that perfectly set-off the décor whilst allowing the bather exquisite views over the river Avon.
A beautifully restored Cotswold manor house hotel, Whatley Manor offers complete relaxation and calm from the turbulence of city life. Enjoy the manicured gardens surrounding the house or unwind in the gorgeous Aquarias Spa featuring a hydrotherapy pool complete with outdoor spa-jet pool.
Check in to the Grand Suite to treat yourself to a luxurious room that spans the entire second floor of the house, with stunning views over the surrounding Wiltshire landscape. The suite also features a luxury bathroom with a stand-alone bath designed by interior designer Philippe Stark, beautiful furnishings, plush fabrics, and original architectural features such as exposed wooden beams.