The Slaughters Manor House, Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds

Surrounded by quintessential Cotswolds rolling hills and countryside, there are plenty of lovely walks nearby.

You're ideally placed to visit Cotswolds villages including Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.

By car: 40 minutes from Oxford, 1 hour from Bristol and 2 hours from London. Free on-site parking available.

By train: London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh takes 1 hour 30 minutes, after which, a taxi takes 20 minutes. Book trains to Moreton-in-Marsh.

This handsome manor house has passed through generations of the Whitmore family. Now a contemporary country house hotel, it blends its historical façade with modern interiors and characterful rooms.

There are plenty of facilities: five acres of manicured grounds, croquet lawn and tennis courts, a cocktail bar and restaurant. If you're feeling lazy, relax in your room and make use of the room service - or request a hamper to enjoy outdoors.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Garden
• Tennis court
• Dog-friendly
• Family-friendly
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms can be found in the characterful main house and courtyard area and are individually-designed. All rooms offer Vispring beds, slippers and fluffy robes to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Room types: Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, Garden Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with L'Occitane toiletries, homemade biscuits, luxury bathrobes and slippers, TV, free Wi-Fi

The restaurant serves up beautifully presented plates using locally sourced and foraged ingredients. The tender lamb with black garlic and braised lettuce was delicious. For lighter fare, head to the bar or one of the lounges. The summer hampers for picnics in the grounds or beyond are a lovely touch - there's even a children's hamper.

The Restaurant: seasonal menus. Open Tue-Sat for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.

Bar: British classics and snacks. Open Tue-Sat, 12.30-9pm.