English country idyll meets urban chic in this stunning 19th-century manor house set in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. Surrounded by extensive gardens, Cowley Manor Hotel is a real antidote to the usual country house hotel with stylishly modern interiors, an excellent spa with two fabulous pools, gourmet dining and a vast terrace with wonderful garden views.

The décor at Cowley Manor is gloriously eccentric with an unexpected vibrancy. From brightly colored geometric patterned carpets and yellow paintwork to leather padded walls and bizarre sculptures, the atmosphere is a combination of sophisticated know-how and relaxed informality.

In summer, ask for a picnic hamper and book a private spot in the 55-acre grounds or order a summer cocktail from your lounger by the pool. In winter, grab some wellies and discover the garden lakes, woods and meadows. Then indulge in a spa treatment before a spot of retail therapy in the hotel’s Village Shop.