Top 5-Star Hotels in Cotswold District

This was a very last minute trip as we wanted to get out of London and stay in a beautiful Cotswold cottage in peace and quiet. We couldn't quite believe this beautiful cottage was available on such short notice. Everything about our stay was wonderful - the room was spacious with a gorgeous super kind bed. The cottage is like something you would see on a chocolate box! The surrounding area was also very calm and peaceful and so easy to get to by road. Nicola and Chris are the hosts who run the bed and breakfast. They were very welcoming and charming throughout our stay and very kindly helped to book our evening dinner options. They are very hospitable hosts and we had a great time getting to know them. I was very interested to learn from Nicola about the way that various third party platforms such as Booking.com had treated small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic - we like to consider ourselves very socially conscious individuals but having learnt about certain abusive practices by Booking.com, I am embarrassed to have booked via this platform. Having learnt about this from the hosts, we would only ever book directly with the accommodation in the future. Please educate yourself on this and do the same - you will not only save money but you will help small businesses that do not appreciate their terms of business being unilaterally amended and their brands hijacked. The breakfast was magnificent - cooked breakfast with fruits, toasts, orange juice and tea / coffee - the perfect start to the day! We had read a few reviews from confused guests who took issue with the policy of having to stay out between 10.30AM and 4PM. I must say that this policy is entirely standard in the UK bed and breakfast industry and I am confused as to why one would stay in during these hours when there are so many fantastic places to explore in the surrounds e.g. Bourton-on-the- Water. I just wanted to point this out because I consider those previous reviews to be very unfair and unjustified. Thank you very much for a wonderful weekend! We feel completely rested and ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

Gorgeous location, stunning views & lovely grounds. The room was fine though a little tired. The service was indifferent at times bordering on unhelpful & unfriendly. The food was disappointing & expensive. We had the crab dish as a starter. It arrived as a pile of long thin bits coated in a very hard, chewy batter & the filling, supposedly crab, was mostly skin, slimy & unpleasant. Foamy bubbles oozed out of the coating when cut. This was served with a pile of thin strips of spring onions sitting on top of the crab. Really not nice. When the waiter came to ask if everything was okay, I felt I had to comment but there was no interest, no apology & no offer any redress. The main course which was lamb, was no better than average. Overall a disappointing stay. Needless to say, we shall not return.

When you stay at The Kings Arms in Badminton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Highgrove House and Gardens and Highgrove House. This inn is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Westonbirt Arboretum and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Hookshouse Pottery.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This inn also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the inn's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Lechlade, The Lakes By YOO is within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Cotswold Wildlife Park. This luxury aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sailing Lake and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Conservation Lake.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.

This was a return visit for us and our friends. Our friends had actually stayed here on Honeymoon 51 years ago, we’d been here 12 years ago. The overall experience was generally positive; the accommodation was comfortable although the Syrup Sponge Room was described as a half themed room which seemed peculiar. Our room, The Chocolate Pudding Room was fine except for an oddly shaped cushion. We ate in the restaurant which was very good apart from the Crab Ravioli with Bisque; there was wet Spinach in the Pasta and the Crab was completely overpowered by a bitter tasting Bisque. The Picpoul wine was excellent. Service was good. Breakfast was fine. There was a couple of niggles. Firstly the lack of a Real Ale at a Country Pub/Hotel and secondly, when I called to book our evening meal they could not find our room booking. I had to call back to give the details of our booking and payment.