Must-see hotels in The Cotswolds

  • Painswick

    The Cotswolds

    Focused around an imposing 18th-century house somehow squeezed into the heart of the village, and seriously chic within its stern stone walls, the…

  • Star Cottage

    The Cotswolds

    A mile northeast of Burford, this wonderful old Cotswold cottage holds two comfortable and character-filled en-suite rooms done up in tastefully creative…

  • Wheatsheaf

    The Cotswolds

    The 14 different rooms at this former coaching inn, very popular with an exclusive London set, blend atmospheric period touches, such as free-standing…

  • Falkland Arms

    The Cotswolds

    For its blissful bucolic setting and historic charm, there’s no beating the thatched, 16-century Falkland Arms, in the picture-postcard village of Great…

  • Barnsley House

    The Cotswolds

    For pure indulgence and romance, this 1697 country house and its famously beautiful garden take some beating. Each of its 18 rooms is individually styled;…

  • No 12

    The Cotswolds

    This welcoming and very central Georgian town house offers four gloriously unfussy, very private rooms kitted out with a tasteful mix of antiques and…

  • Old Swan & Minster Mill

    The Cotswolds

    This luxurious complex, in an idyllic riverside setting, incorporates a 19th-century water mill holding 37 sleek, contemporary-design pads, and the 600…

  • Old Stocks Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Sitting proud on Stow's central square, this 17th-century inn looks fantastic after a bold makeover that blends period charm (exposed beams, slender…

  • YHA Cotswolds

    The Cotswolds

    This welcome new hostel, in the heart of Cirencester, is the Cotswolds’ only YHA. Part of an exciting cultural complex, it’s built to the highest…

  • Troy House

    The Cotswolds

    This great little B&B sleeps guests in four sweet, spacious rooms, two of which occupy a separate rear cottage accessed across an attractive courtyard…

  • Swan Inn

    The Cotswolds

    All soft pastels, country comfort and dashes of colour, the Swan sits beside the River Windrush in tiny Swinbrook, 3 miles east of Burford. Six cosy,…

  • White Hart Royal Hotel

    The Cotswolds

    ‘Royal’ refers to the fact that Charles I stayed in this low-slung honey-coloured inn during the Civil War. He may not have used the iPod docks and flat…

  • Close Hotel

    The Cotswolds

    Elegant rooms that smartly blend contemporary style with antique furnishings and earthy colours fill this central 16th-century townhouse. Each has its own…

  • King’s Head Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Overlooking a peaceful green 4 miles southeast of Stow, this stylishly revamped 16th-century pub blends old and new to perfection, holding a dozen subtly…

  • Lamb Inn

    The Cotswolds

    A rambling 15th-century inn, off the main street, where the flagstone floors, exposed beams and creaking stairs are complemented by 17 opulent antique…

  • Lygon Arms

    The Cotswolds

    Behind its golden-stone exterior, this historic landmark hotel – here since the 14th century, it welcomed both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell as guests –…

  • Kings Head

    The Cotswolds

    A coaching inn since the 14th century, this plush spot facing the church offers slick boudoirs and super-polished service. Exposed beams, red-brick walls…

  • Foxhill Manor

    The Cotswolds

    Occupying a 1904 Arts and Crafts mansion on a sprawling hillside estate, 2.5 miles northeast of Broadway, this ultra-luxurious hideaway epitomises…

  • Wesley House

    The Cotswolds

    Methodist founder John Wesley once stayed in this ravishing 15th-century half-timbered town house, which offers five pleasant rooms plus a warm welcome. …

  • New Inn

    The Cotswolds

    The jasmine-clad 16th-century New Inn, 2.5 miles southeast of Bibury, offers 15 spacious and atmospheric bedrooms divided between the main pub building…

  • Volunteer Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Above a busy, locally loved pub, this clutch of simple rooms – not all are en-suite – is a favourite with Cotswold Way walkers and cyclists. Maharaja, its…

  • Lords of the Manor

    The Cotswolds

    Although from the outside this 17th-century mansion appears to embody traditional rural splendour, its spacious, supremely tasteful rooms are surprisingly…

  • Russell’s

    The Cotswolds

    Housed in the former workshop of furniture designer Gordon Russell, this Arts and Crafts–influenced hotel offers seven sizeable rooms, some with exposed…

  • Wild Thyme

    The Cotswolds

    The three colour-themed rooms in this rambling 400-year-old house, vary in size, but they’re comfy, charming and delightfully unfussy, with Egyptian…

  • Cardynham House

    The Cotswolds

    Each of the nine plush rooms at 15th-century Cardynham House has its own theme, from ‘Old Tuscany’ to ‘Arabian Nights’; most have four-poster beds, richly…

  • Bull

    The Cotswolds

    Guests at this venerable coaching inn follow in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors including Charles II and Horatio Nelson. Plusher rooms feature…

  • Number 9

    The Cotswolds

    Centrally located and wonderfully atmospheric, set in an 18th-century town house that was once a coaching inn, this friendly B&B is all sloping floors,…

  • Olive Branch

    The Cotswolds

    At the quiet upper end of the high street, this snug B&B offers eight homey rooms cheerfully done up in pinks, creams and whites. Number 4 has its own…

  • Crown & Trumpet

    The Cotswolds

    This very welcoming, locally loved 17th-century inn holds five good-value retro-furnished en-suite rooms, complete with sloping floors, exposed beams and…

  • Eight Bells Inn

    The Cotswolds

    This friendly and atmospheric 14th-century inn offers six bright, modern rooms with iron bedsteads, soothing neutral decor, flowery wallpaper and warm…

  • Greensleeves

    The Cotswolds

    Farmland fringes this modern house on the outskirts of Cirencester, off Gloucester Rd 2 miles north of the centre. Its three comfortable rooms share their…

  • Old Brewhouse

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a charming 17th-century townhouse just northeast of the centre, this lovely B&B has pretty pastel-painted rooms with cast-iron beds and country…

  • White Hart Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Appealingly old fashioned and comfily updated, this bubbly central inn caters particularly well to walkers and cyclists. Choose between the three cheaper …

  • Cotswold House Hotel & Spa

    The Cotswolds

    This elegant Regency townhouse turned boutique hotel, spreading back from the high street, features ultra-comfortable king-sized beds, lush furnishings…

  • Number Four at Stow

    The Cotswolds

    The fourth in a small family chain, Number Four is not exactly 'at Stow' – it's at a road junction a mile south of town towards Burford. Its 18 crisp,…

  • Cotteswold House

    The Cotswolds

    At this warm B&B, half a mile from the river on the western edge of town, three comfy, up-to-date rooms welcome guests behind stone walls covered in…

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