The Painswick, Painswick, Cotswolds

Close to the centre of Painswick village, which has a gallery, cafés and picturesque church. Hotel guests have free entrance to gorgeous Painswick Rococo Garden - a 15-minute walk

By car: around 2 hours 30 minutes from London, 50 minutes from Bristol and 1 hour 15 minutes from Oxford. Free on-site parking available.

By train: London Paddington to Stroud takes 1 hour 30 minutes, after which, a taxi takes 10 minutes. Book trains to Stroud.

Relaxing, glamorous and hip in equal measure, The Painswick is furnished in soft tones with splashes of bold colour. The hotel has broad appeal, from couples to wedding parties.

There's a games room with pool table; a private dining room, for groups and work events; and a lawned garden with a long terrace - perfect for summer teas. You can even borrow wellies for exploring the local area.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Garden
• Games room
• Bike hire
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are individually styled with big bedheads, soft throws and engaging pictures. Some bathrooms have roll-top baths.

Room types: Cosy, Snug, Terrace, Hideaway, Palladian, George's Suite

Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, hairdryer, Chef's homemade snacks, pantry and mini fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, TV, free Wi-Fi

The homemade bread and pastries at breakfast are melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Try the squash soup with sage pesto at dinner.

The Painswick Restaurant: refined European and British dishes. Open daily for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Tasting menus available.