The Prestbury House - This 300-year-old large country guest house is in gardens and grounds beside Cheltenham Race Course, with en suite rooms, outstanding breakfasts and a location close to some of Cheltenham's best restaurants and bars. Just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from central Cheltenham, Prestbury House has clear views of the Cotswold countryside, including nearby Cleeve Hill, the regions highest point. With croquet on the lawns in summer, and log fires in winter, Prestbury House mixes traditional relaxation with more modern facilities. Flat-screen HD TVs (with SKY) are in every bedroom and there is free Wi-Fi access throughout. Opposite is an award-winning restaurant, the Royal Oak, dating back to the 17th century. Rated by both the AA and Visit Britain as a 4-star Guest Accommodation, the Grade II listed Prestbury House keeps the feel of an historic private home. Each room is different, with family photos, pictures and many stories to tell.

Badger Towers - This comfortable Victorian villa was built in the 1880s. With free off-street parking, it is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Cheltenham town centre, within easy reach of Cheltenham Racecourse. Badger Towers has easy access to the M5, M4, A40 and A46 routes. All rooms are en suite and include free Wi-Fi access, hospitality tray, flat-screen TV and DVD player. A great place to stay when visiting Cheltenham and the Cotswolds, Badger Towers is family managed by experienced hoteliers and friendly, efficient staff.

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.

Chure House - With a quiet location in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a minute's walk from the town square, this charming 4-star bed and breakfast has been awarded a prestigious Silver Award. Chure House has received a 4-star rating from VisitBritain, along with a Silver Award for service, cleanliness and hospitality. The bed and breakfast has just 3 rooms, ensuring all guests enjoy friendly, attentive, personalised service. The rooms are furnished to a particularly high standard with double and king-sized beds, pocket-sprung mattresses and new high quality furnishings. Each room has a TV, an extensive hospitality tray, central heating and a seating area with a coffee table. All rooms have brand new spacious en suite bathrooms with full-size baths with Mira Excel showers. Each bathroom has a heated towel rail and high quality toiletries and bathroom products. A sunny walled garden is for guests' use. Breakfast is included in the price and an extensive breakfast menu is available, including vegetarian options. Breakfasts are specially cooked to order and are made using locally sourced, free-range produce whenever possible.

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.

Central Hotel - Right in the heart of Cheltenham's town centre, the Central Hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and good-value self-catering rooms, all with fridges and combination oven/microwaves. The Central Hotel is less than a mile (1.6 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse, the Pittville Pump Room, the Town Hall and the Everyman Theatre. All of the town's shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance and Lilleybrook Golf Club is less than 2.5 miles (4 km) away. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee. Each room has a full-size fridge and a combination convection oven and microwave. Most rooms have en suite bathrooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities are also available. All of the rooms are fully serviced.

Green Orchard - This luxury B&B accommodation is set in the heart of the Severn Vale, conveniently located near Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Cotswolds. The idyllic 17th-century cottage has exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace that ooze charm and atmosphere. Recently refurbished throughout to a high standard, Green Orchard is the perfect cottage break, and provides every modern comfort.

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.

Cleeve Hill House - This is an elegant, friendly AA 5-star rated boutique B&B. Guests are assured of a fantastic setting, beautiful views and a warm welcome with complimentary tea and cake on arrival. Great importance is placed on comfort and providing a warm and relaxed atmosphere in which guests can unwind. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Cotswolds, we make an ideal base from which to visit Stratford, Bath, Warwick, Oxford and the charming Cotswold villages nearby. With direct access to The Cotswold Way, we are ideally placed for those who love walking and just a few minutes walk away Cleeve Common Golf Club offers one of the area's most spectacular golf courses.

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.