Buckland Manor, Broadway, Cotswolds

The spectacular walks from the doorstep are the perfect way to work up an appetite for Buckland Manor's beautifully presented meals.

The hotel is a short walk from the village of Buckland and a five-minute drive from the larger village of Broadway, a popular Cotswolds destination.
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. thetrainline.com

We love the informal atmosphere, which makes the hotel ideal for couples wanting a quiet time. Families are also well catered for.

The 10-acre garden adds a wow-factor and we love the rose beds all around the grounds.

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

Many of the rooms feature antique mirrors - a lovely touch.

Classic Rooms, Small Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Superior Four Poster Room, Master Rooms
Facilities include: Vispring double bed, ensuite bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower, L'Occitane skin care and bath lotions, slippers, bathrobe, homemade biscuits, mineral water, TV, free Wi-Fi

There's nothing quite like a Buckland Manor afternoon tea complete with scones and cucumber sandwiches. The pan-fried cod with saffron fennel and puffed wild rice is a gourmet work of art.

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