Buckland Manor, Broadway, Worcestershire

Nestled a short stroll from the village of Buckland and just a five-minute drive from the larger village of Broadway, you're well-placed for exploring the surrounding area. After a day of exploring the delights this pocket of the Cotswolds has to offer, return to ten acres of perfectly kept grounds.

By car: Buckland Manor is 2 hours 30 mins from London, 1 hour 15 mins from Oxford and 1 hour 20 mins from Bristol. There is free parking at the hotel.

By train: The hotel is a 20-minute taxi ride from Moreton-in-Marsh station, with services running from London Paddington (via Oxford) taking 1 hour 30 minutes. Book trains to Moreton-in-Marsh.

The atmosphere at this hotel is incredibly relaxed but gracefully retains its old-school charm, with wood panelling, roaring fireplaces, charming oil paintings and snuggly rugs on flagstone floors.

Enjoy a slower pace at this country house hotel, with an impressive ten-acre garden complete with rose beds, a croquet lawn and tennis courts, and ample fireplaces to cosy up in front of during the colder months.

• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Outdoor dining
• Gardens
• Croquet lawn
• Tennis court
• Room service
• 24-hour front desk
• Free Wi-Fi
• Public lounges

There are five room types to choose from, whether you opt for a smaller Classic Room or plump for a decadently spacious Master Room, all bedrooms here are individually styled and finished with antiques, fine fabrics and Vispring beds.

Room types: Classic Rooms, Small Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Superior Four Poster Room, Master Rooms

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower, L'Occitane skin care and bath lotions, slippers, bathrobe, homemade biscuits, mineral water, TV, free Wi-Fi

Serving up a classic English menu, but with a modern twist, you'll find an array of dishes made up of a range of fresh local produce, such as free-range chicken or new-season lamb, and there's a wonderful afternoon tea on offer for those that are so inclined.

The restaurant: English dishes celebrating fresh local produce, smart casual dress code. Lunch, dinner and afternoon tea Monday-Sunday. Two courses £46.