The Best Romantic Hotels to Book in the Cotswolds
Covering a vast area of outstanding natural beauty in the southwest of England, the Cotswolds are home to some of the prettiest villages in the UK – making it perfect for a getaway for couples. Read on to discover boutique hotels with award-winning gardens and cosy hideaways with luxurious spas.
1. Barnsley House Hotel
Spa Hotel, Luxury
2. Oak House No1
Boutique Hotel, Luxury
This luxury five-star hotel is in the heart of Tetbury, which has been voted the best market town in the Cotswolds with antique shops, restaurants and pubs. Each sumptuous room has a unique design – from the Garden Suite with its soft neutral tones and animal-print accents, to the Prince’s Suite with its bright red walls and handsome English antiques. For true indulgence, book the Cavalier Suite, which boasts a bedroom with a silk-draped four-poster bed, a library sitting room and a bathroom with an in-wall Aquavision television above the bath.
3. Butlers
Boutique Hotel, Guesthouse
Built in 1837 as a Gentleman’s Residence, Butlers has been transformed into a charming guesthouse, with elegant bedrooms named after well-known butlers from literature and history. Each room has fun decorative touches in keeping with the theme, such as bowler-hat lampshades and candlestick phones. Breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the pretty private garden, and features a variety of classics – think full English or Scotch pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. There’s also a grand lounge lit by chandelier for games, newspapers and books.
5. Cotswold House Hotel and Spa
Boutique Hotel
Immerse yourself in a honey-coloured stone building that the Cotswolds is famous for with a stay at Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, in the heart of Chipping Campden. This Grade II-listed Regency townhouse features characterful rooms that will transport you back in time – think rough-hewn timber beams and stone walls. Looking for something more contemporary? Book a Hot Tub Suite with a private terrace on the hotel grounds, where you can indulge in a romantic moonlit soak complete with champagne, then cosy up in front of the fire in the living room.
6. The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Spa Hotel, Luxury
Fine dining and romance go hand-in-hand at this 16th-century Elizabethan manor house hotel and spa, set in 8 acres (3.2ha) of rolling countryside. Overlooking the sunken garden and lily pond, the Garden Room Restaurant has three AA Rosettes and serves up refined classics, such as duck with orange braised chicory, turnip, duck leg hotpot and duck jus, or roast halibut with red wine poached salsify, chervil root, pickled shimeji and chervil jus. Looking to relax after lunch? Head to the spa for an Espa Aromatherapy Full Body Inner Calm Massage.
7. Minster Mill
Spa Hotel, Hotel, Luxury
Combine the magic of the English countryside with the simple beauty of Scandinavian design at Minster Mill, a luxury hotel in Oxfordshire. Individually decorated rooms feature contemporary lighting alongside classic mid-century furniture, while the Feature Rooms boast views over the River Windrush, plus private terrace areas with log burner or fire pit and marshmallows to toast. Celebrating a special occasion? Indulge in one of the hotel’s signature Laurent-Perrier champagne afternoon teas. You can even ask for it to be packed in a picnic hamper to enjoy in seclusion on the grounds.
8. Calcot and Spa
Spa Hotel, Luxury
Headed to the Cotswolds with your furry friend? Check into one of the best pet-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds, or if you’re visiting with family, discover our guide to the best family-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds and book your stay on Culture Trip.
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