It's the perfect place for couples to escape to for a weekend away or longer staycation and the most romantic hotels in the Cotswolds are worth checking out if you're planning a trip for two.
The Cotswolds' gently rolling green hills and picture-perfect villages, with their honey-coloured stone mansions, ancient churches and thatched cottages, make it one of the most quintessentially English regions of the UK. The romantic idyll is a haven of exposed beams, rickety old coaching inns, roaring log fires and streets and churches that withstand the test of time. It's Ye Olde England at its best and has become synonymous with the rich and famous alike.
So, it will come as no surprise then when we tell you that the Cotswolds' romantic hotels are some of the most enchanting in the country. There are historic inns with old fireplaces steeped in history and atmosphere; as well as glamorous boutique offerings with arty flourishes; plus wonderfully luxurious hotels with secluded gardens and plenty of quiet, cosy corners.
Though quaint cream teas beneath wonky original beams, local beer beside crackling fires and raved-about gourmet suppers are in abundance here, the Cotswolds are also popular with walkers and cyclists. Our list of the most romantic hotels in the Cotswolds includes options for lovers of the great outdoors, as well as scenic boltholes, for those who prefer to enjoy the landscape from a snuggly inside nook.
We’ve also uncovered an authentic mansion house with a private cinema, complete with sumptuous seating, blankets and popcorn on tap, and a country pub with rooms, dubbed the 'poshest pub in Britain' and favoured by the likes of Kate Moss, Matthew Freud and Blur's Alex James.
So, without further ado, here are our favourite romantic hotels in the Cotswolds for a 2023 mini-break.