Gloucestershire - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and Bed & Breakfast


Gloucestershire - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and Bed & Breakfast are listed below. Few counties can compete with Gloucestershire in scenic beauty and entrancing small towns and villages, but then few counties can claim such attributes as the Cotswold Hills, the Forest of Dean and the Vales of Severn...read more



Luxury Hotels in Gloucestershire

Barnsley House

Barnsley, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Barnsley House and grounds have gained international acclaim as a place of remarkable beauty, a perfect example of the English country house and garden. The rooms... more

Calcot Manor Hotel

Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Calcot Manor Hotel is one of the finest country house hotels in England. This elegantly converted farmhouse is set in stunning countryside, amid acres of rolling... more

Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel lies in the heart of the Cotswolds just two miles from the centre of Cheltenham. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens overlooking... more

Corse Lawn House Hotel

Corse Lawn, Gloucestershire
Corse Lawn House Hotel is an elegant Queen Anne Grade II listed building, set back from the village green and fronted by an unusual ornamental pond... more

The Grapevine Hotel

Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
The beautiful 17th century Grapevine Hotel is set in the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Renowned for its warm hospitality and fine dining. All twenty two... more

Washbourne Court Hotel

Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire
Washbourne Court is the only riverside hotel in the Cotswolds. The new Washbourne Court offers a unique refreshing twist on luxury country house hotel ethos, situated... more



Small Hotels / Inns in Gloucestershire

Bibury Court Hotel

Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
An elegant country house retreat, Bibury Court Hotel sits in acres of secluded garden and is an incredibly relaxing, comfortable haven, with an unpretentious atmosphere, friendly... more

Dial House Hotel

The Chestnuts, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire
A brilliant blend of old and modern, The Dial House Hotel offers an archetypal country hotel experience. Set in idyllic surroundings and built from golden Cotswold... more

Lower Brook House

Lower Street, Blockley, Gloucestershire
Lower Brook House nestles in the heart of pretty Blockley village. The traditional Cotswold stone façade immediately hints at the warmth of welcome that awaits. Inside... more

Lypiatt House Hotel

Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Lypiatt House Hotel is a short walk from the exclusive and fashionable area of Montpellier. Built in typical Victorian style, set in its own grounds, with... more

The Malt House

Broad Campden, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
The Malt House nestles in the kind of countryside that has Americans in raptures - all gently rolling hills, grazing sheep and green-ness. Fresh flowers in... more

The Royalist Hotel

Digbeth Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
England's oldest inn. Amazingly the site of the Royalist Hotel dates back to 947AD and was built by a Cornish Saxon Duke named Aethelmar, as a... more

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

High Street, Clearwell, Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
The Tudor Farmhouse Hotel provides an ideal setting for a relaxed and tranquil stay within the Royal Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. Reputed to... more

Wesley House

High Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Wesley House Hotel is ideally situated in the beautiful Cotswold town of Winchcombe. Whether you're searching for a great restaurant, delightful accommodation or a base to... more

The Wild Duck

Drakes Island, Ewen, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Wild Duck Inn, which dates back to 1563, is uniquely situated in a country setting in the quiet Cotswold village of Ewen. This family run... more



Bed & Breakfast in Gloucestershire

Frogfurlong Cottage

Frogfurlong Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire
At Frogfurlong Cottage B&B we have two self-contained suites offering tranquility and a truly ´get away from it all´ break. The accommodation comprises a double en-suite... more

Glebe House

The Meads, Leighterton, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Visit Glebe House B&B, where a warm and friendly welcome awaits you. This Cotswold stone house is situated in a very quiet and pretty village. There... more

Hanover House

65 St Georges Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Hanover House is an attractive, elegant early Victorian Italian style town house. A family home, it provides an informal atmosphere, three comfortable bedrooms, private bathrooms and... more

Larks Rise Bed and Breakfast

Old Gloucester Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
Larks Rise B&B is an Edwardian residence situated in an acre of gardens on the edge of Bourton. Stylish and comfortable, with highest quality facilities, all... more

New Farm

Dorn, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
New Farm B&B is an old farm house in a hamlet one mile from Moreton-in-Marsh. Offering first class accommodation, very competitive terms. Lovely four poster and... more

Northfield

Cirencester Road, Northleach, Gloucestershire
Northfield B&B is a detached family house in the country. Close to all services in the small market town of Northleach with its magnificent church and... more

The Old Rectory

Meysey Hampton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Rectory B&B is a delightful 17th century Cotswold stone house set in nine acres (including a woodland walk). It enjoys a peaceful position in... more

The Old School

Little Compton, near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
The Old School is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a great place to escape to. Unspoilt villages and historical towns are... more

Windy Ridge House

Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Windy Ridge House B&B is a small country estate, situated high in the Cotswold hills, overlooking the Evenlode Valley. This beautiful family home displays some wonderful... more



Museums / Art Galleries in Gloucestershire

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Clarence Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum houses Cheltenham´s Arts and Crafts Movement collection of furniture, textiles, ceramics, carvings, silver and jewellery, recognised as an outstanding collection of... more

City Museum & Art Gallery

Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
The City Museum & Art Gallery is a fine Victorian building housing items of national importance since 1860. These include many archaeological finds such as Roman... more

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
The Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection first opened in 1978, and is full of exciting memorabilia, sights and even smells, spanning the 20th century. The... more

Gloucester Folk Museum

99/103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Gloucester Folk Museum has three floors of splendid Tudor and Jacobean timber-framed buildings along with new buildings housing the Dairy, Ironmonger´s shop and Wheelwright and Carpenter... more

Nature in Art

Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Nature in Art is the world´s only museum dedicated to all kinds of art inspired by nature. Displays embrace 2- & 3-D work in all mediums... more



Historic Houses in Gloucestershire

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Berkeley Castle has been in the possession of the same family for over 800 years - celebrated by Shakespeare, the scene of Edward II´s murder in... more

Chavenage House

Chavenage, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Chavenage is an Elizabethan house of mellow grey Cotswold stone that has remained virtually unchanged for 400 years. Only two families have owned Chavenage and it... more

Kelmscott Manor

Kelmscott, Lechlade, Gloucestershire
Kelmscott Manor is a Grade I listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to the River Thames, dating from 1570 and situated on the edge of the village of... more

Owlpen Manor

Uley, Gloucestershire
Owlpen Manor is a Tudor manor house dating from 1450 to 1616 with 18th century improvements. Set in the heart of the Cotswold Hills it boasts... more

Rodmarton Manor

Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rodmarton Manor is one of the last country houses to be built and furnished by hand between 1909 and 1929, using local stone, timber and local... more

Sezincote

Sezincote, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Sezincote is a unique and extraordinary Indian House set amidst the Cotswold Hills. The architecture is in the Mogul style of Rajasthan, with a central dome,... more

Snowshill Manor

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Snowshill, Broadway, Gloucestershire
Set in the Cotswolds, Snowshill Manor House was extended in Elizabethan times by adding a floor above the hall. It contains Charles Paget Wade´s extraordinary collection... more



Gardens in Gloucestershire

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Berkeley Castle Gardens specialise in scent with rare plants, shrubs and trees and in particular roses. Also in the grounds is a Butterfly House with hundreds... more

Bourton House

Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Bourton House is a modern, medium-sized but truly opulent garden made around a glorious old house, and maintained very crisply indeed. Originally planted in the 1960s... more

Dyrham Park

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Dyrham, Chippenham, Gloucestershire
The magnificent formal gardens of Dyrham Park were laid out when the grand house was built but became unfashionable by the late 18th century. They were... more

Hidcote Manor Garden

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Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Twisting lanes of the Cotswold countryside lead to Hidcote Manor Garden, one of the most inventive and influential gardens of the 20th century. Its structure of... more

Kiftsgate Court

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a series of interconnecting gardens each with its distinct character and secrets. The gardens are a plantsman´s delight with species from all... more

Mill Dene Garden

School Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Mill Dene Garden is hidden away in the Cotswolds and is a garden to nourish your senses. Horticultural skill is carried lightly but you will still... more

Miserden Park Gardens

Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Miserden Park is an attractive garden of Edwardian detail by Lutyens, set upon 17th century bones. Spring flowers, shrubs, fine topiary, bold grass terraces and large... more

Painswick Rococo Garden

The Stables, Painswick House, Painswick, Gloucestershire
The Painswick Rococo Garden, situated in a hidden 6 acre Cotswold valley, is the sole complete survivor from the brief early 18th century period of English... more

Sezincote Garden

Sezincote, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Fine example of the `Picturesque´ style, Sezincote garden was created in 1810 around the Mogul Indian house with stream and pools, Indian temple and grotto, and... more

Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Sudeley Castle gardens, set in the Cotswold Hills, have grown over 300 years around the picturesque old castle. There is an abundance of flowers throughout the... more

Westbury Court Garden

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Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
Westbury Court Garden is a rare Dutch garden of water and simple green spaces, surviving from the 17th century Restored in the 1970s to become the... more

Westonbirt The National Aboretum

Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Westonbirt The National Arboretum garden was created in 1829 and is a wonderful world of trees both old and new, beautiful all year. Set in 600... more



Attractions in Gloucestershire

Cotswold Farm Park

Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Cotswold Farm Park was established in 1971, and can be aptly described as a pageant of history on four legs. Alongside the serious aims of conservation... more

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the `Friendly Line in the Cotswolds´ operates a round trip of 20 miles from Toddington via Winchcombe to Cheltenham Racecourse, including the 693... more