Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Katrina
Live out your English countryside fantasies with a stay in the Cotswolds. The rural region in south-central England—which covers parts of six counties, including Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Wiltshire—is known for its rolling hills, historic towns and grand manor homes. You have your choice of indulgent places to stay, too, whether you prefer a rehabbed country estate or a sleek boutique hotel. Here are the best hotels in the Cotswolds.
The Lygon Arms (High St.; 44-1386-852255) Broadway
“The charm of the past is inescapable” at this 86-room hotel in Worcestershire, writes Condé Nast Traveler. After all, its building dates back to the 1300s and is lined with “many framed maps and trinkets that point to fascinating anecdotes from the building’s many years of service.” Modern amenities include a spa and three dining options, as well as afternoon tea service. “We loved all the little nooks and crannies,” writes a Tripadvisor user. “The courtyard outside was delightful. The rooms are so cozy and comfortable, and the pool and the gym were also a treat. We managed to eat in all of the various venues over the weekend and every meal was wonderful.” >>Book this hotel for less
Estelle Manor (Estelle Manor, Eynsham Park; 44-1993-685800) Witney
Even though it only opened as a hotel in 2023, this 108-room manor in Oxfordshire had “lived many lives over the last three centuries: as a hunting lodge, a World War II maternity ward, and a police training academy,” writes Condé Nast Traveler, and today it has “sumptuous fabrics” as well as “wood-paneled drawing rooms and a richly textured bar with a roaring fireplace.” Choose from rooms, suites or cottages, and enjoy the range of amenities, such as a target sports, a ropes course and a Roman-style spa with five pools. “Beautiful grounds with views of lush green Cotswold horizons,” writes a Google reviewer. “Spacious setting to explore, riding an Instagram-worthy bicycle through woodlands. The rooms (we stayed in the Stable rooms) were immaculate and you wanted to move in.” >>Book this hotel for less
Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection (Lucknam Park; 44-1225-742777) Chippenham
Condé Nast Traveler describes this 51-room Georgian manor-turned-hotel on 500 acres in Wiltshire as “steeped in proper old-school glitz. Some bedrooms have four-posters, mahogany writing desks and crackling fireplaces.” Beyond the horse stables, modern trappings include a Michelin-starred restaurant and a spa with a salt room. “It’s rare to find somewhere that gets everything right—the food, the spa, the atmosphere, the people,” writes a Google reviewer, “but Lucknam Park really does. It’s peaceful, romantic, and feels like old-school luxury without any stuffiness.” >>Book this hotel for less
Ellenborough Park (Southam Ln.; 44-1242-545454) Cheltenham
“Classically English but never dull,” writes Condé Nast Traveler of this 62-room stone manor in Gloucestershire that used to be “the 19th-century home of the Earl of Ellenborough, bristling with turrets, arches and towers.” The hotel grounds feature gardens and a standalone spa as well as an onsite brasserie and restaurant. “The grounds are beautiful—magical in fact—and we had the outdoor pool pretty much to ourselves,” writes a Tripadvisor user. “Spa treatments were excellent and the food delicious.” >>Book this hotel for less
Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury (Puckrup Ln.; 44-1684-296200) Tewkesbury
For a brand-name stay, check in at this 112-room Hilton on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. You can enjoy amenities like an indoor pool and a gym. And there’s access to the Puckrup Hall Golf Club next door. “Lovely location set in a stunning countryside estate,” writes a Google reviewer. “Breakfast offered a brilliant variety on the buffet and dinner was decent too—more quality bar meals than fine dining, but very tasty.” A Tripadvisor user likes the “gorgeous leafy green grounds. Make sure you go into the Georgian manor house that’s part of the hotel—a grade II listed building, connected to the reception area. It’s beautiful and we enjoyed our morning coffee there.” >>Book this hotel for less
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