In the Cotswold village of Minster Lovell on the River Windrush, the Old Swan and Minister Mill are surrounded by acres of gardens, orchards and meadows. Together the two properties share more than 600 years of history. The Old Swan is an original 15th century coaching inn that features 16 guest rooms full of Old World charm and decorated in heavy oak furniture and refined fabrics. The Minster Mill sits directly across the road and offers 40 modern guest rooms at a slightly less expensive price than the Old Swan. On site at the Old Swan is a gastro-pub that provides flagstoned rooms, rustic beams and roaring fires.
Old Swan & Minster Mill
School Hill, Minster Lovell
Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0RN
England
011-44-1993-774441
oldswanandminstermill.com
Offering a country manor experience, the Northcote Manor Country House Hotel features 11 bedrooms and suites for guests to enjoy as they explore the 20 acres of grounds and woodlands of Exmoor and Dartmoor. For outdoor entertainment, guests can play a round at the golf club next door or enjoy fishing and shooting. The restaurant at Northcote Manor has been awarded two Automobile Association (AA) rosettes for excellence in cuisine.
Northcote Manor Country House Hotel
Burrington, Umberleigh
North Devon EX37 9LZ
England
011-44-1769-560501
northcotemanor.co.uk
Twelve miles from London and situated on 34 acres of parkland, the West Lodge Park has a history stretching more than 500 years. At one time a royal hunting lodge hosting kings, queens, ministers and aristocrats, West Lodge Park today offers present-day guests grace and ambiance. Each bedroom is individually decorated. Guests enjoy a game of croquet or explore the Beale Arboretum, which includes 800 varieties of plants. The Mary Beale Restaurant serves seasonal dishes sourced from local suppliers.
West Lodge Park
Cockfosters Road
Hadley Wood, Herts EN4 0PY
England
011-44-20-8216-3900
bealeshotels.co.uk/westlodgepark
Secluded by woods and farmland, Gisborough Hall has been compared to stepping into a grand Victorian novel. The property features refurbished rooms that have been traditionally styled in keeping with the property's heritage. Tocketts Restaurant, the AA rosette-winning restaurant on site, offers intimate dining by candlelight. Guests also may dine at the G Bar & Bistro.
Gisborough Hall Hotel
Whitby Lane
Guisborough, North Yorkshire TS14 6PT GB
England
011-44-844-879-9149
macdonaldhotels.co.uk/gisborough