Cotswolds Finest Hotels

Make your stay in Gloucestershire one to remember, and choose from one of the independently owned or managed Cotswolds Finest Hotels.

The Cotswolds is known the world over as one of the most picturesque regions of England, boasting a unique combination of natural beauty, culture and shopping – attracting visitors from every corner of the globe. So it will come as no surprise that the area also offers places to stay in abundance, from quaint B&Bs to magnificent country manors.

But for discerning visitors looking for accommodation which offers that individual touch, Cotswolds Finest Hotels – a partnership of luxury Cotswold hotels which are independently owned or managed – could be just the ticket.

Comprising of 10 hotels within Gloucestershire’s borders and a handful beyond, each of the Cotswolds Finest Hotels strives to provide guests with high standards and exemplary, traditional hospitality – ranging from those nestled within Cotswold towns to others in the midst of the countryside.

Calcot Manor

The hotel: Situated near the market town of Tetbury, Calcot Manor is a former English farmhouse with 35 bedrooms set around a courtyard of lime trees and ancient stone barns and stables.
What else?: Calcot Manor boasts its own 200 acre-estate, The Conservatory Restaurant, The Gumstool Inn and Calcot Spa.
SoGlos.com loves: The well-priced Gumstool Inn, which made Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list again in 2008.
For more info: See Calcot Manor.

Charingworth Manor

The hotel: A Tudor-Jacobean house in honey-coloured stone situated near the village of Chipping Campden, Charingworth Manor offers guests individually styled rooms, some with private terraces and lounges, is set in mature gardens and overlooks a 54 acre estate with views that take in five counties.
What else?: You will also find the John Greville Restaurant, a swimming pool, gym and tennis courts.
SoGlos.com loves: The fact poet T.S. Eliot stayed at Charingworth in the 1930s and subsequently wrote an ode to the manor.
For more info: See Charingworth Manor.

Corse Lawn House Hotel

The hotel: An elegant Grade II listed building set back from the village green, Corse Lawn House Hotel has been lovingly restored with 19 bedrooms bursting with country manor charm.
What else?: A heated indoor swimming pool, croquet lawn, tennis court and The Corse Lawn House Hotel Restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: The array of individual antiques on display throughout the hotel and in the rooms.
For more info: See Corse Lawn House Hotel.

Cotswold88hotel

The hotel: Cotswolds88Hotel in the village of Painswick combines a historic exterior and funky interior, making for an eclectic and eccentric hotel. The 18 rooms are each individually styled, and come complete with all the mod cons you could hope for.
What else?: Guests will also find a restaurant called The88Room and the option to have holistic treatments in your own room or in the hotel’s cosy treatment pod.
SoGlos.com loves: The fact Marchella De Angelis, joint founder of London’s uber-trendy Lounge Lover bar, has brought reputed style to Gloucestershire in the form of Cotswold88hotel.
For more info: See Cotswold88hotel.

The Dial House Hotel

The hotel: A beautiful, mellow Cotswold Stone house hotel with 14 rooms all individually decorated, including a couple with deep baths and four-poster beds, making for a luxurious stay.
What else?: Guests will also find a renovated old summer house on The Dial House Hotel’s top lawn, as well as The Dial House Hotel Restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: The Dial House Hotel's long history. Dating back to 1698 it is the oldest building still standing in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water, and even pre-dates the bridges over the River Windrush (the setting for the famous Football in the River annual event).
For more info: See The Dial House Hotel.

Hotel on the Park

The hotel: Boasting an array of awards, the Hotel on the Park enjoys a fantastic location just minutes away from Cheltenham town centre, with 12 individually crafted bedrooms and elegant regency style throughout.
What else?: Hotel on the Park also plays home to the reputed Parkers The Brasserie restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: Hotel on the Park’s room names; ranging from Theodore Gwinnett and Thomas Phipps to Josiah Strachan and Duke of Gloucester.
For more info: See Hotel on the Park.

Lords of the Manor

The hotel: Situated in the chocolate-box village of Lower Slaughter, Lords of the Manor is a former rectory of honey-coloured stone, landscaped gardens and parkland, set within eight private acres of land and offering guests plenty of peace and quiet.
What else?: The hotel is also home to the Lords of the Manor Restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: The country house hotel charm – expect roaring fires in the winter and French windows thrown open through the summer months.
For more info: See Lords of the Manor.

The Old Passage Inn

The hotel: A charming, early 19th century inn perched on the banks of the River Severn in Arlingham, offering a few select, individually decorated, funky rooms overlooking the River with plenty of facilities.
What else?: An acclaimed eatery in the form of The Old Passage Inn restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: The freshness of the seafood on offer in the restaurant – including oysters straight from the seawater tanks.
For more info: See The Old Passage Inn.

The Swan Hotel

The hotel: An enchanting 17th century former coaching inn sitting in the heart of the village of Bibury on the banks of the River Coln. Offers 21 individually furnished bedrooms, each with its own lavish bathroom and some with Jacuzzis.
What else?: The hotel also plays home to The Gallery Restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: That The Swan Hotel reserves 21 ducks each year – one for each of its rooms – for the famous Bibury Duck Race.
For more info: See The Swan Hotel.

Three Ways House

The hotel: Three Ways House, originally built in 1871 and a hotel since the early 1900s, is a focal point of the village of Mickleton near Chipping Campden – offering visitors 28 individually designed bedrooms with plenty of home comforts.
What else?: Visitors will also find the Three Ways House Restaurant and Randalls Bar Brasserie, as well as a busy calendar of special events.
SoGlos.com loves: The Three Ways House’s Pudding Club – founded in 1985 to prevent the demise of the traditional great British pudding with regular meetings throughout the year.
For more info: See Three Ways House Hotel.

SoGlos.com
28 January 2008