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A traditional, luxurious bolthole with grounds that roll down to Castle Combe – England’s most complete medieval village – this is a classic country house retreat with a good dollop of history thrown in.
Golfers come for the Peter Alliss-designed 18-hole course (and to settle in for post-round drinks at the elegant clubhouse), while couples come for the romantic four-poster rooms, Michelin-starred dining at the Bybrook restaurant and the gorgeous Italian gardens that wrap around the hotel.
Proximity to the village is the extra bonus – meaning guests are free to explore in the early morning or late afternoon, when the coach parties and crowds have left.
The hotel is in the Cotswold countryside, a short walk from the historic village of Castle Combe. While it is surrounded by trees and fields, there is a fast road to take you to the nearest city, Bath, and other Cotswolds villages.
The hotel is down a long drive so there is no traffic noise, only the occasional shout of ‘fore’ from the golfers on the course which backs on to the house.
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Castle Combe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (UK)[0.1 miles]
One of England’s prettiest villages, Castle Combe is a perfectly-preserved slice of medieval life, with a pub that has been open for more than 500 years.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (UK)[12.7 miles]
The National Arboretum is one of Europe’s most beautiful collections of trees, with over 15,000 different species and a stunning treetop walkway.
Best for ages: 13+ | £11
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (UK)[14.8 miles]
A beautiful, organic and sustainable garden, Highgrove is also the private home of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
Best for ages: 14+ | £2,950
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[15.4 miles]
The historic Grand Pump Room next door has a fountain spouting genuine mineral-rich Bath spa water for tasting. It also does an enjoyable afternoon tea, a popular and highly recommended way to round off your visit.
Best for ages: 8+ | £15
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Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (UK)[11.8 miles]
An elegant, 13th-century house built on the foundations of a former nunnery, Lacock is the home of William Henry Fox Talbot, famous for his part in the invention of photography.
Best for ages: 18+ | £15
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[13.9 miles]
A pretty, car-free 3-mile cycle or walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal Path to Warleigh Weir; the weir’s also a perfect spot for picnicking and wild swimming.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 1-3 hours
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[14.1 miles]
Pile into a punt or a rowing boat from this pretty boating house on the outskirts of the city, and paddle along the River Avon. Stop for lunch at the Bathampton Mill country pub before making your way back.
Best for ages: 4+ | £12 | 1-3 hours
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[14.6 miles]
An art gallery and museum housing more than 4,000 Georgian treasures bequeathed to the city, displayed in period rooms and offering an insight into Georgian life in Bath. The Sydney pleasure gardens surrounding it are worth a post-gallery stroll on a sunny day.
Best for ages: 13+ | £13
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Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)
A lovely west country city of world-class Georgian architecture, ancient and modern spas, and an atmosphere of romance and refinement.
