13 of Gloucestershire’s Most Romantic Hotels

Gloucestershire is the green heart of England. From the postcard perfect, thatched-cottage towns of the Cotswolds and the architectural splendour of Gloucester cathedral to the beautifully refined 18th Century mansions of Cheltenham. It is rich in beauty, and in country house hotels, townhouse B&Bs and historic country inns, which are also some of Gloucestershire’s most romantic hotels - we've chosen 13 particular favourites.

Our Guru’s recommendations for 13 of Gloucestershire’s most romantic hotels come in a range of sizes, prices and styles. To help you find the perfect spot for you and your significant other we’ve grouped them by the type of break you might be planning. So we have Gloucestershire’s Best Honeymoon Hotels, Gloucestershire’s Most Romantic Escapes, Gloucestershire’s Most Romantic Country House Hotels and some great options for under £100 per night.

Gloucestershire's Best Honeymoon Hotels

• The Close Hotel is a grand, 16th century manor house turned 18 room boutique hotel in the market town of Tetbury. Each rooms has been individually decorated, so chose what you like, from pretty florals to dark country checks. Many rooms have roll-top baths and/ or views.

For a Romantic Escape

• The Swan Hotel, Bibury is a 17th Century coaching inn with wonderful views over the River Coln. In winter expect cracking fires, and in summer the inn opens out onto resplendently coloured gardens. The rooms are cosy, with four-poster beds and floral upholstery, and there’s a private hot tub if you book the Whooper Garden Cottage Suite.
• Overlooking 600 acres of National Trust common land, The Ragged Cot is a 17th century inn with nine comfortable rooms and an excellent seasonal menu. This is the perfect country hidey-hole, perfect for walkers and lovers of peace.

For a Romantic Country House Hotel

• Burleigh Court is the ideal pick for a romantic country house hotel. Its recently refurbished interiors are country-chic with a contemporary edge. Couples will love the jaw-dropping views, gorgeous gardens, outdoor plunge pool, and superb 2 AA Rosette restaurant.
• Ellenborough Park is a rambling 16th Century manor beautifully restored, and set on 90 acres of a picturesque, National Trust managed Cotswolds setting. There are 62 rooms and suites with opulent details like four-poster beds and quality antiques. There’s gourmet dining and and exotic spa and heated outdoor pool.
• Cowley Manor is a contemporary-chic manor house on 55 beautiful acres of Cotswold countryside. This is the perfect escape for stressed urbanites, with two pools, a gym, an award-winning modernist spa, a menu created by Mark Hix, beautiful grounds and even a ‘lifestyle shop’!

Gloucestershire's Most Romantic Hotels with Hot Tubs

• For those traveling with kinder in tow, Calcot Manor Hotel might be the ideal offering - it’s one of the best examples in the country of a genuinely family friendly hotel which also works for couples. Set on its own estate, this converted farmhouse has a beautiful courtyard and old barns all now used for activities, and the spa and indoor pool. The hot tub is outside, next to a roaring fire.
• If you’d like your own private hot tub book into a Garden Suite at Lower Slaughter Manor, a relaxed, unstuffy manor house with elegantly decorated rooms and public spaces. Each of the 19 rooms and suites has been individually decorated and there are lovely lawns, ripe for croquet and tennis, and a gourmet restaurant.
• If you’re looking for somewhere romantic try the Manor House Hotel in Moreton in March in the Cotswolds, a picturesque, 16th century charmer, with four-poster beds and award-winning fine dining. If you want your own private hot tub book the Apple Cottage Suite, which also has its own private garden.

If these properties appeal to you why not consider the hotels on our Guru’s complete list of the best hotels with hot tubs in Gloucestershire.

For Walkers

• The Wheatsheaf Inn is a popular, luxurious and imaginatively decorated inn with 14 super comfortable rooms and an exceptional restaurant. This is also a family friendly option.
• The Lion Inn has eight beautiful bedrooms, complete with exposed beams and stone walls, but with lovely soft furnishings that make them feel cosy as well as rustic. There’s a restaurant with a patio and a seasonal menu and you’re right in the heart of the Cotswolds.

For great value

• The Seagrave Arms is a commanding, double fronted Georgian property in pretty Chipping Campden. There are just eight rooms with original features like flagstone floors and open fireplaces, complimented with comfy beds snd luxurious linens. The restaurant is great. Rooms start from around £90 per night.

If you haven’t found your idea of Gloucestershire’s most romantic hotels on our Guru’s list of 13 of Gloucestershire's Most Romantic Hotels you could:

• Expand your search to include all of the best places to stay in Gloucestershire? or 60 of the Most Romantic Hotels in the South West of the UK?
• You might also be interested in consulting our Ultimate Guide to the Most Romantic Hotels in the UK?
• Or you might want to refine your search to just our Guru’s collection of Hotels with Hot Tubs in Gloucestershire? or just the best places to stay in The Cotswolds? or the best places to stay in Cheltenham?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

13 of Gloucestershire’s Most Romantic Hotels

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Wednesday, 4th August 2021