The Slaughters Manor House, Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire

Surrounded by quintessential Cotswolds rolling hills and countryside, there are plenty of lovely walks nearby, as are many beautiful Cotswold villages and towns, such as Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water and postcard-perfect Stow-on-the-Wold.

By car: The Slaughters Manor House is 40 minutes from Oxford, 2 hours from London and around 1 hour from Bristol. Free private parking is available.

By train: Moreton-in-Marsh station is a 20 minute drive from the hotel. Trains run to Oxford (35 minutes) and London Paddington (1 hour 30 mins). Book trains to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Housed in a handsome manor house that was passed through generations of the Whitmore family, it's now a contemporary country house hotel - blending its historical facade with modern, boutique interiors and characterful rooms.

There's plenty to keep you occupied, from the five acres of manicured grounds, English croquet lawn and tennis court to the ritzy cocktail bar and yummy hampers which can be made on request. If you're feeling lazy, relax in your room and make use of the room service.

• Cocktail bar
• Restaurant
• Billiard room
• Five-acre grounds
• Tennis court
• Croquet lawn
• Afternoon tea
• Dog-friendly
• Families welcome
• 24-hour reception
• Room service
• Free Wi-Fi

Spread across the characterful main house and courtyard area, each room is individually designed and named after the Whitmore family, who originally passed this grand manor house from generation to generation. Each room offers Vispring beds, slippers and fluffy robes to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Room types: Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Suites and Garden Suites

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with L'Occitane toiletries, homemade biscuits, slippers and bathrobes, TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi

Whipping up beautifully presented plates using locally sourced produce and foraged ingredients in the restaurant, including dishes such as salt-aged beef rib eye or fillet of stone bass. For lighter fare, head to the bar or one of the lounges. You can also request a hamper to enjoy wherever you please.

The Restaurant: seasonal menu of local Cotswold produce. Lunch, dinner and afternoon tea Tuesday-Saturday. Two courses £50.

Bar and lounges: British classics, snacks and stylish comfort food. Open from 12.30-9pm Tuesday-Saturday. Large plates from £10.