Cotswolds Hotels

Discover the best hotels in the Cotswolds and realise that the days when the phrase “English hotel” struck fear into the heart of many of our international visitors are long gone. The hotels in the Cotswolds range from elegant to charming country hotels. Experience the country charm of Cotswolds hotels as you discover why the UK cherishes the Cotswolds.

The Cotswolds is an area of England characterised by gentle hills with stone walls criss-crossing the landscape, hidden river valleys and the distinctive market towns and chocolate box villages like Burford, Tetbury, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Arlingham, Painswick, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, Thornbury and Woodstock ; to name just a few.

These days the Cotswolds are chic, with the rich and famous choosing to live there. As a result, the local hotel and restaurant culture has developed quickly to cater to the demanding requirements of an affluent society. You will find cutting edge designer hotels, Cotswold manor house hotels, charming country hotels, and smart town house hotels all competing for your attention.

A selection of our Cotswold hotels include Britain’s oldest hotel (The Royalist in Stow), GQ magazine’s ‘Coolest Hotel in the World’ (Cowley Manor) and discreet traditional favourites such as the Lords of the Manor Hotel and the Lygon Arms. Some hotels may be haunted, others offer inglenook fireplaces and traditional country sports, but everyone is agreed that standards have never been so high. For the price of a room in London, we’ve noticed that many vacationers are choosing a Cotswold Manor House Hotel suite instead – and who can blame them, when London can be reached in around 90 minutes.

The hotels in the Cotswolds compete to offer award-winning food in glorious settings. The key change has been the rebirth of interest in locally produced food and drink – hotel chefs are working with the very best ingredients in the most inspiring Cotswold settings.

Indulgence and relaxation are important aspects of the Cotswold experience – spa facilities are becoming very popular, with many of the Cotswold hotels offering pampering sessions to its visitors. After a day exploring the Cotswolds, return to the hotel to enjoy a relaxing spa session.

The Cotswolds today offer wonderful gardens to visit, many sporting and arts festivals, historic and friendly country pubs for lunch, antique shops to visit and plenty of other opportunities for walking, cycling, riding, and other outdoor activities. Enjoy all of these activities while you relax in your preferred Cotswold hotel.

In the Cotswolds the choice is yours, a Royal welcome in a castle or manor hotel or a quaint traditional country Cotswold hotel!