The Best Boutique Hotels in the Cotswolds

A gorgeous Georgian townhouse hotel located in the heart of Cheltenham, No. 131 has everything you need on a romantic break. With lavish decor and modern-day facilities in each of the 11 individually designed bedrooms on offer – including a stand-alone tub, coffee maker and mini-bar stocked with treats from local farmers and producers – it’s the ideal place to indulge in a spot of luxury. There’s also a big emphasis on the restaurant, which serves both traditional and modern cuisine. So you can while away the hours with a hearty supper and signature cocktails before retiring. The following day, why not try out the restaurant’s brunch menu, washed down with a bloody mary or two?

The city of Bath, on the edge of the Cotswolds, screams romance from the get-go, and the Gainsborough Bath Spa is the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend. You can immerse yourself in the natural thermal water, relax in the artfully decorated rooms – complete with subtle period features – or explore the city, which is packed full of history and beauty. End the day by sipping on a chilled glass of champagne at the hotel bar. Bliss!

The ultimate romantic escape for foodies, this boutique hotel in the tiny Cotswolds village of Southrop, is the epitome of luxury, with a cookery school, private manor house and working farm onsite. Excite your taste buds with specially crafted dishes made with the freshest of vegetables, herbs and eggs, all collected daily from the kitchen gardens. With country charm in abundance, stay in one of the homely bedrooms for a true Cotswolds experience.

With a distinctly modern take on traditional features, the Kings Head Hotel is a beautiful, boutique establishment with 46 bedrooms, each possessing a romantic ambiance and subtle charm. Elegant chandeliers, feature-wall art, fresh flowers and comfortable furniture set the tone – there’s even a touch of tweed involved. Steeped in history (King Charles II is said to have spent time here), you’ll feel at home as soon as you set foot in this chic hotel. Spend your time sampling the classically British menu, before taking a stroll around the picturesque countryside that sits directly outside the hotel doors.

Contemporary design meets traditional glamour at Oak House No. 1, a hip B&B in the heart of Tetbury. The interior is lavishly decorated, full of jewel-tone colours, fabulous artwork and chic furniture, creating a homely, welcoming vibe. A favourite of many a celeb, the discrete yet attentive personnel make this residence the perfect setting for a romantic break for two.