Rectory Farm

Feel immediately at east at Rectory Farm, a proper Cotswolds country house built in the area's honey-coloured limestone and set in 450 acres of hushed fields, gardens and farmland. Hostess Elizabeth will lead you to the huge bedrooms, filled with soft beds and dressed with traditional pieces and bold chintz (pick the Green Room for long field views). Retreat to the guest lounge with comfy sofas and glowing fireplace and start the day off with local breakfasts. For places to visit Elizabeth is Cotswolds born and bred, so take advantage of her local knowledge. Outside there are footpaths leading out to the quaint surrounding countryside or grab your rod and sling your hook into the trout lakes. So tranquil is the area, don't be surprised if there's not a soul in sight!