Dating back 600 years to Tudor times and boasting notable former guests like King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, this renowned stay is one of Britain’s most historic inns. Soak in the charming heritage of The Cotswolds by day before retiring to The Lygon Arms’ cosy lounges by night, warmed by roaring log fires and local drams.

Acclaimed celebrity Chef James Martin heads a hearty menu at the hotel’s tavern and grill, serving laidback British pub meals with produce from the English countryside, while the spa and leisure club offers an oasis of calm with an indoor pool, sauna and treatment rooms.