Best Hotels in Cotswolds

The Howard Arms features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Ilmington. This 5-star inn offers a concierge service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 10 miles from Walton Hall. At the inn, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. The Howard Arms has a playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ilmington, like hiking and cycling. Royal Shakespeare Theatre is 11 miles from The Howard Arms, while Royal Shakespeare Company is 11 miles away.

- "Great pub with rooms - helpful and friendly staff"

Located in Lechlade, 14 miles from Cotswold Water Park, Five Alls provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 15 miles of Lydiard Park. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room includes a closet and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Five Alls also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a patio. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lechlade, like hiking. Coate Water Country Park is 18 miles from Five Alls, while Blenheim Palace is 20 miles away. Birmingham Airport is 60 miles from the property.

- "Excellent!!" - "Great place, lovely staff & delish food served in the pub. Definitely must give it a visit 👍" - "Perfect place to stay for a quiet break in the Cotswolds" - "A Great Cotswold Pub for an overnight stay." - "Exceptional" - "Great" - "Beautiful place!! Great staff!! Amazing food!!" - "I feel I have found an absolute gem" - "Lovely stay catching up with old friends in a cosy setting" - "A great find for attending a wedding locally - would love to return"

Offering garden views, Aylworth Manor in Naunton offers accommodations and a tennis court. Beauty services is available for guests. There's a sun terrace and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and bath. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available every morning at Aylworth Manor. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kingsholm Stadium is 20 miles from Aylworth Manor, while Cotswold Water Park is 23 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 52 miles from the bed and breakfast.

- "Home from home in a gorgeous location" - "A fantastic place for a base to explore the Cotswold." - "I recommend Aylworth Manor to anyone who wants a touch of the English countryside." - "Great place to stay, very rural"

In gardens and woodland, the Hare & Hounds is a charming, traditional English country house hotel, with a popular restaurant and bar. The Westonbirt National Arboretum is half a mile away. There are bedrooms in the original house, as well as the Garden Cottage and Coach House. Many overlook the gardens or countryside. All have free Wi-Fi internet access. The Beaufort Restaurant has original features such as a beamed ceiling, and large windows that overlook the garden. The more casual Jack Hare’s is a cozy bar with log fires, real ales and tasty meals. The Hare & Hounds Hotel is just off the A433 road, with easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways. It is 20 miles from Bath, 2 miles from Tetbury.

- "Another exceptional stay at this hotel." - "Excellent staff, lovely food and a beautiful location." - "If you want a relaxing, luxurious break, this is the right hotel." - "We will be going back!!" - "Lovely room, staff very attentive and helpful, lovely location, great food." - "Overnight Cotswold stay" - "Wonderful! Would definitely love to go back!!!" - "Great location great staff great breakfast" - "Lovely place but expensive and rooms need updating"

The Wheatsheaf Inn is located in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside in the village of Northleach. This traditional inn is set in a lovely garden, and features a popular restaurant and a bar. Each of the rooms at The Wheatsheaf Inn has stylish, modern décor with tasteful finishes. There is free Wi-Fi and all rooms have private bathrooms with Bramley toiletries. Every morning, a cooked or continental breakfast is offered to guests. The restaurant serves creative cuisine prepared with local produce and a varied wine list. You can enjoy a drink out on the pretty terrace. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking with small patches of forest and streams nearby. Cheltenham and Gloucester are within 30 minutes’ drive of the inn. Oxford is 28 miles away.

- "Enjoed the stay very much would like it to have been longer." - "A perfect romantic getaway in the beautiful cotswolds" - "Incredible pub, friendly staff, super clean and spacious room, loved it!" - "Wonderful break away. We have already been recommending the inn to friends." - "Great stay" - "Fantastic hosts. Beautiful inn to stay in." - "Enjoyable stay in a great location" - "Very enjoyable" - "Very good" - "Fine, but didn't really meet expectations"

Nestled in the pretty Gloucestershire village of Coln St Aldwyns, this beautiful country inn offers a garden overlooking meadows and elegant, individually designed rooms with modern amenities. Featuring ancient oak beams, fine fabrics and luxurious beds, rooms are full of character. They include a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a power shower or roll-top bath and either terrace or meadow views. There is a bar and restaurant on site serving traditional pub food and a sun terrace and garden for al fresco dining. The charming village was voted 7th ‘most desirable in the country’ by Country Life Magazine. Guests can try fly-fishing on the River Coln, which is a 5-minute walk away, while Cirencester is a 10-minute drive away. The village of Bibury is just 5 minutes by car.

- "We had a wonderful stay, it was perfect!" - "I’ll be coming back again!" - "Loved it. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone." - "This place is a must do" - "The best staff / welcome in the Cotswolds" - "Perfect!" - "Great hotel and staff" - "Excellent stay, would stay again" - "Lovely and quaint hotel with friendly staff" - "Perfect Cotswolds Pub" - "Wonderful lodgings in a delightful location."

Overlooking the Slad Valley, The Painswick offers accommodations in the village of Painswick, in the Gloucestershire Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The hotel offers free WiFi and free on-site parking. Each room offers garden views. Guests can also enjoy the sun terrace which overlooks the garden. There is also a 24-hour front desk. Cheltenham is 9.3 mi from The Painswick, while Bristol is 29 mi away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 35 mi from the property.

- "I would like you to acknowledge two members of your staff. Bertie and Lauren were delightful young people. Always happy" - "Great hotel" - "Great"

In the center of Moreton-in-Marsh, the 4-star Manor House Hotel offers luxurious accommodations and an award-winning restaurant. Each room in this 16th century building has its own distinctive charms. Most rooms have views of the historic high street or the Manor’s grounds. All rooms have been luxuriously decorated and have a TV, and a private bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries. The Mulberry Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. The restaurant features local and seasonal produce. The Beagle Bar offers light meals and afternoon tea. Cooked breakfasts include herring and vegetarian options as well as a full English. The Manor House has a long history. The present building is believed to date back to 1545. It has private walled grounds, including a water feature and a 300-year-old mulberry tree. Moreton-in-Marsh Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birth place, is a 20-minute drive away.

- "Ideal base to stay and explore the area." - "Very comfortable, warm and inviting place to stay, with attentive and friendly staff." - "Stunning stay, with superb staff for whom the extra mile is something they do without even thinking!" - "Fabulous" - "Fantastic place to live and sit in the gorgeous garden, easy access to London and Cotswalds" - "Stunning hotel, great food, friendly staff." - "Perfect hotel." - "A thoroughly pleasant experience ."

Set in the Cotswold market town of Tetbury, this charming town house dates back to 1535 and features a restaurant with views of the walled garden and fountain. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Every room at The Close Hotel is individually decorated with a mix of antique and modern furniture, and most have views of the pretty garden. Features include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and private bathroom. A full cooked breakfast is served each morning in the common dining room. Locally sourced ingredients are used in at the restaurant. Tetbury’s shops and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk from The Close Hotel, and Cirencester is a 20-minute drive away. Bristol can be reached in around 35 minutes by car.

- "Amazing hotel. Great food. Would definitely recommend" - "Professional, friendly team, very comfortable stay" - "Very homely a wonderful stay." - "Cosy winter break, we were well looked-after" - "A delightful stay" - "Lovely professional staff, nice restaurant" - "Great stay in lovely hotel." - "Well located comfortable historic property"

The iconic ivy-clad Swan Hotel is located on the banks of the River Coln in the heart of Bibury Village. Inside, there are 22 beautifully designed rooms (including 4 stunning Cottage suites) and each one is unique in character and comfortable down to the finest detail with large bathrooms, full-size Molton Brown toiletries and soft, cozy bathrobes to enjoy. The village of Bibury is well-known as the prettiest village in England and The Swan is just a minute’s walk from its most famous sights: Arlingon Row, Bibury Trout Farm and the footbridge. The village is also very well-located for exploring the wider Cotswolds with Cirencester, Burford and other charming towns nearby. The Swan Hotel offers a selection of dining and drinking options for all which are loved by staying guests and locals alike. Enjoy a casual bite to eat and drink in the stylish bar or courtyard, take Afternoon Tea in the charming and homely Library, or relax with your favorite tipple in the private riverside gardens where you’ll probably spot a few ducks, swans and fish! For a more sophisticated bite to eat, the Swan Brasserie is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving a seasonal menu including the very local Bibury trout!

- "Such a lovely weekend away, would highly recommend!" - "Very welcoming ambience and friendly, helpful staff." - "A beautiful hotel in a beautiful location" - "Excellent stay to celebrate an anniversary. Staff were friendly and the hotel was warm and cosy." - "Really enjoyed our stay staff very friendly food was lovely couldn’t fault anything" - "We loved the hotel and the area and had a very special and restful break there."

With a riverside location and set in a Cotswold stone building, this 5 gold star inn serves local, seasonal produce in the restaurant. Surrounded by 4 acres of grounds, The Slaughters Country Inn has 31 individually designed bedrooms. Beamed ceilings and log fires feature in The Slaughters' stylish bar, offering a cozy dining atmosphere. A modern British seasonal menu and full English breakfasts are available in the restaurant. During the summer months, guests can dine and drink on the terrace overlooking the River Eye. A TV, free internet access, hairdryer and select toiletries are provided in each room. A modern private bathroom complete with fluffy white towels, a bath, and a shower. Bath robes are available on request. Located in the center of Lower Slaughter, just a 2-minute walk away from the Old Mill Museum, where local crafts and homemade ice cream can be purchased. Free private parking is possible at this hotel, which is just a 6-minute drive from the popular market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

- "Such friendly and efficient staff and a beautiful location with an amazing room." - "Really lovely, will come again. Highly recommend" - "Prague" - "Great location, pretty building and staff/ breakfast were excellent" - "I wish I would have stayed here an extra day." - "Good, thanks." - "Overall it was a pleasant stay in a beautiful area." - "Charming place to stay for one night." - "Definitely not a 5 star as given by booking.com"

Located in the pretty Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter, this 17th-century manor house offers free internet and free parking on site. It retains original period features and has a sophisticated, award-winning restaurant. The beautifully furnished and individually designed rooms at The Slaughters Manor House have a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a four-poster bed or a luxurious freestanding bath. Sixteen58 restaurant has elegant modern décor and serves creative dishes made from high-quality local produce. Breakfast is provided each morning, and special dietary requirements can be catered for. You can relax in the chic surroundings of the Manor, with its fine antique decorations and roaring fires. Local leisure pursuits include golf and horse riding, and the center of Cheltenham can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

- "Fantastic" - "Perfect" - "Beautiful location, room was very large." - "I will not return back, unless I have reassurance that the service during my stay will improve." - "Sorry, but we won't be back, the hotel is overpriced for what it is" - "Nice enough"

Formerly a 17th-century rectory, Lords of the Manor is set in 8 acres of secluded gardens and parkland. With 4 AA Red Stars, it is one of the top 200 hotels in the country, and offers delicious award-winning food. Each bedroom is individually designed, with elegant furnishings. Some rooms have views of the parkland and pond, or the walled gardens and Upper Slaughter Hill. Lords of the Manor has been awarded four AA Rosettes for its fine food and offers a choice of two dining styles. Atrium at Lords of the Manor is a fine dining restaurant. Here Head Chef, Charles Smith, showcases his culinary skills with a signature tasting menu, priced at £130 per person. Open Wednesday to Sunday with one sitting at 6.45pm. The second restaurant, The Dining Room, is for guests wishing to a choose from à la carte menu but in a less formal dining environment. The Dining Room is available every day from 6pm to 9pm. With a peaceful Cotswold location, the hotel is surrounded by pretty villages. Longborough, with its opera house, is a 15-minute drive away, while Oxford can be reached in an hour by car.

- "Very enjoyable!" - "A beautiful place to stay in💪👍." - "Absolutely Amazing and we will be back" - "My husband and I stayed there in a very comfortable room with garden views; it’s feeling so good; peaceful and relaxing." - "An exceptional hotel with location and staff to match." - "Country luxury that feels like home." - "Thank you for our wonderful stay as usual." - "We felt like we were transported back a 100 years in time in this manor converted to a hotel but retaining the charm of"

This contemporary-chic country house hotel is located in the Cotswolds, surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, woods and meadows. Its gardens have natural springs, lakes, and Victorian cascades. Each room at Cowley Manor has handmade furniture and fabrics made by young British designers. Some are in the main house, some are in the converted stable block, and all have a flat-screen TV and luxury toiletries. The restaurant is a grand room with a high ceiling and beautiful views of the grounds. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves food made from fresh local ingredients. A continental breakfast is served. With free parking and free WiFi on site, Cowley Manor is a 15-minute drive from Cheltenham. Gloucester can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

- "Relaxing stay in the Cotswolds" - "Fantastic" - "I love it and I would like to visit again" - "Amazing stay!" - "A lovely relaxing break ." - "Amazing stay would definitely recommend." - "Perfect Couples Getaway !" - "Unique experience inside the English countryside. Jane Austen scenery x Alice in Wonderland vibe" - "Incredible hotel" - "Gorgeous hotel" - "Luxury in the middle of nowhere...." - "We’d definitely stay again, for longer next time!"

Thyme is nestled in the rolling Cotswolds hills creating a home away from home: a place to slow down, take Thyme and reconnect with nature. The estate is connected by winding gravel pathways where you'll find 17th century houses and cottages with meticulously-restored agricultural barns, all enveloped in a pristine 150-acre estate. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in their Ox Barn restaurant, and The Swan, their village pub, is open from Wednesday through to Sunday. Refreshments are available in their Baa, an elegant and cosy space where guests can enjoy a coffee and light lunch during the day or a botanical cocktail in the evening. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi are available at the property. Thyme's botanically inspired bedrooms are dispersed across houses and cottages, forming a peaceful hamlet environment with gravel pathways to lead you through the gardens. Each room comes with a coffee machine and welcome goodies for guests to enjoy during their stay. A private bathroom with toiletries from their sister brand, Bertioli, is provided in every room, and a bath or shower is also provided. Guests have access to the hotel's communal spaces, including their exhibition space, the Tithe Barn, the Baa Bar, and the Orchid House, the poolhouse which is open seasonally during the summer months when the outdoor pool is open for guests. Garden and History Tours are available at the property, please check their Calendar of Happenings to see when the tours are scheduled to take place. The Cookery School at Thyme offers both private classes alongside a scheduled programme which is part of their Calendar of Happenings. Thyme's spa, the Meadow Spa, is an idyllic haven of peace and tranquility, nurturing beauty from within. They offer a range of rejuvenating treatments in the Meadow Cottage and the Botanical Bothy: a space designed in conjunction with their Bertioli breathing and bathing collection. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the Cotswold hills rise up from the Thames. Thyme is surrounded by beautiful and historic English countryside, and an array of enchanting places to visit and things to do; from a game of tennis on their court, bicycles to borrow for a ramble around their estate, or croquet on the Farmhouse lawn, there are many wonderful ways to enjoy your time. Cycle routes and walking maps are available at the hotel Reception desk. Cheltenham is 42km from Thyme, while Stow-on-the-Wold is 28km away. Bristol Airport is 105km from the property, and Charlbury railway station is 26km away. The estate is also easily reached from London, via train from London Paddington arriving into Charlbury or Swindon station, or by taxi. The hotel are more than happy to assist with transfer requests, please contact the team as far in advance as possible to make travel arrangements.

- "Absolutely fabulous stay, but make sure you book well in advance as the treatments were sewn up." - "Relaxing romantic stay in the Costwolds" - "Beautiful Thyme, the perfect Cotswolds getaway!" - "Perfection" - "Home from home" - "The Best of the Cotswolds." - "I will return soon!" - "Fabulous hotel!" - "The team are exceptional, came across as very friendly and highly trained. Would highly recommend." - "Go for the property, stay for the food!"

Set in a 17th-century converted farm house, the Dormy House Hotel offers locally sourced produce that is served in the hotel’s elegant Garden Room, which features large windows and a beautiful fabric covered ceiling. Set outside Broadway village, Dormy House Hotel is a traditional Cotswold farmhouse which offers views of the Vale of Evesham. Each room is individually decorated and many have original features. All rooms at the Dormy are spacious and have both contemporary and traditional furnishings. Some rooms have four-poster beds and views across the hotel’s gardens. The Potting Shed Bar serves a British menu and retains a country house charm with its original Cotswold stone walls and wooden beamed ceiling. You can go walking in the surrounding countryside. Broadway Golf Club is 1 mile away and Stratford-Upon-Avon is 25 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

- "A m a zing" - "Exceptional, unique hotel experience, relaxing" - "An exceptional and cozy countryside hotel, perfect for a weekend couple getaway." - "Perfect." - "Superb" - "Amazing" - "Fabulous attentive staff, comfortable beds, delightful restaurant menu." - "lovely hotel overall in a nice location, spa is small and simple but nice" - "Down to earth luxury without the Cotswold snobbery" - "Dormy house was beautiful. We loved the location, the food was delicious and despite the issues we encountered they were"