The Cotswolds
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It's easier to be ensnared by a cloying, bijoux tourist trap of an overpriced traditional place to stay in the beautiful Cotswolds than almost anywhere else in Britain, such are the numbers who want to buy into the region's rolling countryside, honey coloured walls and olde worlde charm.
And now, being easily accessible from London, another sort of hotel has begun to make an appearance here: to accommodate stressed-out metropolitans looking for a weekend escape, with spas and champagne bars and Wellington boots in a row, in the unlikely event that anyone should take a walk. "Who are your ideal clientele?" one owner was asked. "Porkers (people in Porsches) who come from London and spend £4,000 in a weekend", came the candid reply.
None of those hotels quite do it for us, but the following is a selection of some of the best places to stay in the Cotswolds in different price ranges with a more extensive list below.
Best Places to Stay in the Cotswolds - Over £200 per night
One of the best examples in the country of a genuinely family-friendly hotel that also works for couples. Set in its own estate, the former farmhouse, with a courtyard of lime trees and old barns, is praised for the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Comfortable bedrooms, indoor pool and outdoor hot tub next to a roaring fire.
Sister property to Calcot Manor, Barnsley House bears all the same hallmarks: attention to detail, elegant interiors and helpful staff. Once the home of famous garden designer Rosemary Verey, the grounds are a sight to behold. Add to this great food and spoiling spa and you have the perfect ingredients for a country escape.
Best Places to Stay in the Cotswolds - Under £200 per night
Smaller, less formal and less expensive than a fully fledged hotel yet offering many of the same services and standards. Bar and restaurant with bar stools fashioned from saddles, luxurious bedrooms, with calming views of the Evenlode Valley, good food and a lovely garden.
This characterful inn is situated in a quiet village, yet is only minutes in the car from the hustle and bustle of Burford. Six simple yet stylish bedrooms are located in a converted barn. Expect a warm welcome and excellent gastropub fare.
Best Places to Stay in the Cotswolds - Under £100 per night
Set on an unspoiled village green with a comic old pub sign the Kings Head is run with bonhomie, bags of character, cosy corners and just the right sort of superior pub grub that suits today’s new-style old country inn. Bedrooms are the sort we love: simple and unpretentious, yet artfully decorated.
Charming 400 year old stone-built inn with an easy-going ambiance and plenty of character. The food consists of comforting dishes at sensible prices and locals drink merrily at the bar. The rooms are excellent, individually furnished, and the service is prompt, professional and friendly.
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The best hotels in The Cotswolds
- (6 hotels) Burford hotels
- (6 hotels) Cheltenham hotels
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Barnsley House
Burford (Barnsley)
Mellow Cotswold house with a famous garden, good food and a sybaritic spa. A popular rural escape for urbanites in a lovely part of the Cotswolds.
18 rooms from $443Garden - Former home of Rosemary Verey, the renowned garden designerSit-out Terrace - Lovely terrace overlooking the gardenSpa - Choice of holistic and beauty treatments.Romantic - Good for couples. -
Calcot Manor Hotel
Burford
Superb all-round hotel in its own estate: the perfect retreat for families or couples with top notch rooms, spa, indoor pool, and great dining.
35 rooms from $443Exclusive offer - Mid week spa breakChild friendly - Lots of kids activities for all ages.Kids Club - Fully staffed.SpaSwimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorRecommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodors, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Johansens, Kiwi Collection, Michelin Travel
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Ellenborough Park
Cheltenham (Southam)
16th century rambling manor restored to former glory in beautiful Costwolds setting. Opulent luxury suites boast antiques, four posters and Nina Campbell interiors. A serious country house hotel, with spa, pool and gourmet dining.
62 rooms from $370Restaurant - 3 AA RosettesGreat walks - Borrow hunter wellies and brollies for a stroll in the Cotswolds.Spa - Extensive range of luxury treatmentsSwimming Pool - Heated outdoor pool -
Montpellier Chapter
Cheltenham
Understated, sophisticated hotel behind a neoclassical facade that mixes modern and traditional to good result. Chic, contemporary interiors, central location, fine dining.
60 rooms from $193Spa - Small spa offering treatments with REN products.Swimming Pool - Use of local poolDesigner - Uniquely designed interiors.
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Cotswold House Hotel
The Cotswolds
Intimate, chic Cotswold village hotel. Dining room, informal grill, beautiful gardens, spa. Large comfortable rooms.
25 rooms from $225Secluded setting - For escaping.SpaGreat walks - Good for walkers.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorRecommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommers, Johansens, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels, Travel Intelligence -
Dial House Hotel
Bourton on the Water, The Cotswolds
Elegant 17th century mansion turned hotel in very pretty, classic Cotswold village, overlooking the river. Traditional yet stylish interior, lovely bedrooms and fabulous walled garden.
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The Malt House
The Cotswolds
Delightful B&B in sleepy Cotswold village. Pretty rooms in an ancient house, some with separate entrances, and views over the lovely garden. Good sit out terrace in summer.
7 rooms from $193Great walks - Good for walkers.Four poster beds - For romantics. -
Cowley Manor
nr Cheltenham, The Cotswolds
Hip hangout in the Cotswold countryside for escaping urbanites - more for grown ups than nearby Calcot, with an award-winning spa. Glorious grounds, gourmet dining.
30 rooms from $282Spa - Wide range of treatments using Green & Spring products.Restaurant - Recommended.Swimming Pool - Outdoor and indoor heated pools.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels, Travel Intelligence -
Horse and Groom
Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds
Informal restaurant with rooms cum gastro pub in the now familiar mould - towny style, a buzzing bar and restaurant, and a small number of stylish bedrooms.
5 rooms from $193Lively - Hip and happening.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
Buckland Manor
Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds
Classic old traditional manor house in peaceful grounds, with attractive rooms. Timeless elegance, men dress for dinner, and no keys to the doors. Quiet, good food.
13 rooms from $314Garden - 10 acres featuring a stream, waterfall, rose beds, croquet lawn and tennis courtsRestaurant - 3 AA RosettesGreat walks - Good for walkers.Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby. -
Howard Arms
The Cotswolds
Pretty and charming 400 year old stone-built inn overlooking the Stour Valley on the village green - good value with pretty rooms and plenty of character.
8 rooms from $145Garden - Attractive outside space.Fishing - Fly fishing in the groundsSecluded setting - For escaping.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Bibury Court
Cirencester, The Cotswolds
One of the most beautifully situated hotels in the Cotswolds - a Jacobean manor on the trout filled Rover Coln. Classic Cotswold village, much photographed.
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The Wheatsheaf Inn
The Cotswolds
Popular, luxurious and imaginatively decorated converted inn - of which the Cotswolds abounds. Except the rooms here are super comfortable and the food exceptional. Family friendly.
14 rooms from $209Restaurant - Recommended.Great walks - Lovely local walks, and you can borrow their wellies.Romantic - Good for couples.Lively - Hip and happening.Recommended by - I Escape -
Oak House No. 1
Tetbury, The Cotswolds
Boutique B&B in Georgian townhouse. Four luxurious and individually designed bedrooms. Art collection and antiques from around the world.
3 rooms from $266Recommended by - I Escape, Travel Intelligence -
New Inn at Coln
Cirencester, The Cotswolds
17th century coaching inn. Modern, comfortable interior. Award-winning restaurant, bar, terrace.
13 rooms from $225Romantic - Good for couples.Great walks - Good for walkers. -
The Lamb Inn
Burford, The Cotswolds
Charming 14th century inn. Cotswold charm. Award-winning restaurant. Stone-paved garden, lawn, rose-lined walkway. Michelin recommended bar. Comfortable bedrooms.
17 rooms from $129Four poster beds - For romantics.Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby. -
The Feathers
Woodstock, The Cotswolds
Historical hotel near Oxford. Colourful rooms, garden, courtyard. Extensive gin bar. Award-winning restaurant.
21 rooms from $272Recommended by - Frommers, Good Hotel Guide -
Burford House
Burford, The Cotswolds
Cosy 17th century townhouse. Centre of Burford. Comfortable, elegant interiors. Antiques, linens, bright colours. Garden room, garden courtyard, dining room.
8 rooms from $2885* Luxury - Very high service standards. -
Old Swan and Minster Mill
Witney, The Cotswolds
Renovated old mill in 60 acres of woodland and orchards. Traditional charm, period features. Antiques and modern comfort. Dining room with gastro pub. Riverside gardens fishing.
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Cotswolds88 Hotel
Painswick, The Cotswolds
Hip hotel in the Cotswolds. Contemporary interiors in a traditional country backdrop. Bright comfortable bedrooms. Restaurant, bar, cookery lessons.
17 rooms from $177Secluded setting - For escaping.Cooking classes - Check for timings.Views - Great views from hotel -
Lower Slaughter Manor
Lower Slaughter, The Cotswolds
Manor house hotel country escape. Gardens, lawns. Elegant public rooms, individually decorated bedrooms, restaurant.
19 rooms from $314Secluded setting - For escaping.Cooking classes - Check for timings.Four poster beds - For romantics.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommers, Johansens, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux, Travel Intelligence, Michelin Travel -
No 12
Cirencester, The Cotswolds
Stylish B&B in the heart of Cirencester. Cotswold facade. Eclectic mix of modern and antique furniture. Large comfortable beds.
4 rooms from $161Restrictions on children - Over 12 only. Must be in own room.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel Intelligence -
Lower Brook House
nr Moreton-in-Marsh, The Cotswolds
Charming countryside B&B with scenic backdrop. Spacious and cosy rooms. Log fires, flagstone floors, four poster beds. Restaurant and garden.
6 rooms from $177Four poster beds - For romantics.Great walks - Good for walkers.Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby. -
The Slaughters Inn
Lower Slaughter, The Cotswolds
Country house hotel. Cotswold stone, beamed ceilings, views over the gardens. Restaurant, bar, riverside terrace. Comfortable light bedrooms.
30 rooms from $137Great walks - Great walks on the doorstep.Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby.Recommended by - Johansens, Travel Intelligence -
Lords of the Manor Hotel
Upper Slaughter, The Cotswolds
Elegant but understated country manor. Honey-coloured stone, parkland, walled garden & lake. Michelin-starred restaurant, spacious bedrooms.
26 rooms from $321Restaurant - Michelin-starredGarden - Attractive outside space.Views - Great views from hotelFishing - Excellent fishing nearby.
