The Manor House

On 20 acres of gardens and woodland with valley views, this stylish hotel in a 13th-century manor features original paintings, wood floors and stone fireplaces. It's 6 miles from the Roman Baths and 7 miles from Royal Victoria Park. Contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms and suites add either 4-poster beds, free-standing bath tubs, or private hot tub suites. Parking is free, as is continental or full English breakfast. An upmarket restaurant serves Modern British food, and afternoon tea is available. A spa features a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a heated outdoor pool, and there's also meeting/event space.

Set in the green Stour Valley, Ettington Park is a country house like no other - a place full of historic extravagance. Built from six different types of Cotswold stone, it remains a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. But the house's attraction runs far deeper than bricks and mortar. This is a place where the little touches are just as important as the grand surroundings, where you soon feel like a family guest and where 'me-time' takes on new meaning.