The Malt House - This family-run hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Cotswold Hills is close to Berkeley Castle, the Jenner Museum, the Wet Lands Trust and Slimbridge Severn Way. Boasting a warm and welcoming atmosphere, The Malt House is an informal, friendly inn where you can relax with a good meal and drinks. Many attractions are nearby, and you can use the hotel as a cosy base for exploring Berkeley Vale and Gloucestershire's countryside.

Beaumont House - Cheltenham's 5-star boutique guest house is managed and run by professional hoteliers, whose focus is on quality and friendly, efficient service; an ideal choice when visiting Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. Within walking distance of the town centre, the hotel with its beautiful garden is ideally situated for easy access to fashionable Montpellier with its trendy boutiques, bars and restaurants. A 5-minute walk will bring you to local shops and restaurants. The AA has graded Beaumont House as 5-star guest accommodation with a highly commended award, placing it in the top 10% of 5-star establishments in England. Enjoy England has confirmed the 5-star rating, with an additional Gold Award in recognition of excellent quality. Cond? Nast Johansens has included Beaumont House in their recommended small hotels guide for 2009.

The Kings Arms 4 Diamonds - On the edge of the sprawling Badminton estate in the idyllic Cotswolds, this traditional 17th century country inn offers fresh, locally sourced food and local real ale. Ideal for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Gatcombe Park and Badminton Horse Trials, the homely rooms are are an excellent place to experience traditional British hospitality. Popular with the locals, you can enjoy award-winning meals and a good pint in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Wishmoor House - Close to Cheltenham town centre and with lovely views of the Cotswolds, this elegant Victorian guest house combines period features with modern facilities, including free Wi-Fi and parking. Conveniently located in a quiet residential area between Cheltenham town centre and the racecourse, Wishmoor House is close to Prestbury Park and the Centaur conference and events centre. A 4-star guest house, Wishmoor has superb en suite rooms, including single, double and twin rooms, as well as a large family room with one double bed and 2 single beds. With attractive original features, each bright, spacious and comfortable room has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some have beautiful views of the Cotswolds. There is also a guest lounge and a lovely garden with a sheltered outdoor smoking area. A splendid full cooked English breakfast is served in the elegant dining room, which has views over the gardens.

The Abbey - This quality B&B hotel in central Cheltenham is located beside the pretty Sandford Park, amid a conservation area. It is well run by friendly, unstuffy owners and has free Wi-Fi. Abbey Hotel is a short walk from Cheltenham's shops, restaurants, theatres and bars. Free parking permits are provided for your convenience. For solo travellers not wishing to dine out, light snacks are available from the residents' bar.

Volunteer Inn - This locally owned 17th century inn, is crammed with history, traditional local cask ales and plenty of character, and stands at the lower end of Chipping Campden's historic High Street. The inn is set in the small Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, an area renowned for its natural beauty. It has a peaceful position within a few hundred yards of the town centre. It is located at the start of the Cotswold Way - a well known walk along the Cotswold Hill to Bath The inn was named The Volunteer in the mid 1800's because local men used to 'sign on' there for the volunteer armies. The staff aim to supply you with a quaint, comfortable room in a homely atmosphere, as well as forwarding local knowledge on the best places to visit.

Bridge House BandB - This welcoming, family-run B&B has comfy en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi. Bridge House B&B is 1 mile from the town centre and about 600 metres from Cheltenham Spa Station. The B&B is on the A40, about 2 miles (3.2 km) from junction 11 of the M5 and 1 mile from GCHQ. Bridge House has ample off-road parking and an attractive garden. Breakfasts are freshly prepared with mainly local produce, complemented by Anne's homemade bread, marmalade and jams.

Bowl Inn - This historic inn offers great accommodation, excellent food, fine wines and real ales. Situated just 2 minutes from the Aztec West industrial park and the M4/M5 interchange, this secret hideaway nestles on the south-eastern edge of the Severn Vale, in the village of Lower Almondsbury. The Severn Estuary can be seen from the inn. All rooms are en suite and have a unique style.

Castle Studios Gloucester Rd - Fully refurbished in 2009, these individual studio bedsits have free Wi-Fi, free parking, small, well-equipped kitchen areas and shared bathroom facilities, tiled in travertine and marble. Every room at Castle Studios Gloucester Rd has solid oak flooring, solid oak worktops and an LCD flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels. Each room has a small kitchen area in the room with a full-size fridge, a kitchen sink and a microwave. Plates and cutlery are provided. The shared bathrooms have high-quality power showers. There are also some rooms with their own showers. The Castle Studios are only a few hundred metres from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is no reception, and key-code entry is required. Instructions will be emailed at time of booking and key codes will be texted to your mobile on day of arrival. If you have no mobile, please contact Castle Studios for instructions on day of arrival.

Forwood Farm - This peaceful 17th-century house built from Cotswold stone offers quality B&B accommodation, ideal for walkers, cyclists and exploring the Cotswolds. Forwood Farm is just outside the ancient town of Minchinhampton and near to Cirencester, Tetbury and Stroud. Route 45 of the National Cycle Network passes Forwood Farm. Many public houses and restaurants are easily accessible from the house, while the town of Nailsworth, with interesting shops, pubs and cafes, is a 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk away.