The Speech House - This 17th century former hunting lodge rests in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean. Comfortably appointed bedrooms, several with four-poster beds have been tastefully refurbished and offer modern facilities whilst retaining their original charm. Most overlook the romantic wilderness of the surrounding Forest of Dean. The beamed Verderer's Court restaurant reflects the room's continuing use as a courthouse for the Foresters of Dean, while the more intimate Freeminers Restaurant maintains links with a unique Forest tradition. Steeped in history, The Speech House Hotel has accommodated the Verderers Court for hundreds of years and has accommodated royalty such as Charles II. And if you are looking for a place to stay and enjoy the surrounding walking, cycling and local activities, then look no further.

Premier Inn Bristol (Alveston) - Just minutes from the M5 motorway, this Premier Inn hotel has free parking and family-friendly rooms, well placed for Bristol, Gloucester, Cornwall, Devon and South Wales. The Premier Inn Bristol (Alveston) is within walking distance of a local golf and leisure club (Thornbury Golf Centre). The hotel has comfortable en suite rooms and an on-site Chef & Brewer restaurant, where there are open fires and a cosy atmosphere. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel and Golf Club - On the edge of the Cotswolds, set in 140 acres of secluded parkland, this 4-star hotel boasts superb facilities, including its own 18-hole championship golf course and a spa. The Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club has a great location, ideal for those travelling from both north and south. Just off junction 8 of the M5 motorway, the hotel is a great base from which to explore the attractions of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Birmingham is 40 miles (65 km) away, as is Bristol. London is just under 2 hours' away. The impressive leisure facilities on offer include a spa, the LivingWell Health Club and the immaculately kept 18-hole golf course. There is a state-of-the-art gym, an indoor heated swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam room. With great facilities, 4-star accommodation and a great location, the hotel makes a great base, whatever your reason for visiting the area.

Bear Of Rodborough - High above the Cotswold town of Stroud, sat amidst an expanse of National Trust land, lies the Bear of Rodborough Hotel. Built some 300 years ago, this former coaching inn has been attentively restored to embrace its heritage and period features; the interior has been lavished with rich fabrics and antique furniture. From its position on Rodborough Common The Bear commands spectacular views over the region's surrounding hills and valleys.

Premier Inn Gloucester (Barnwood) - Convenient and comfortable, Premier Inn Gloucester (Barnwood) is 2 miles from Barnwood town centre and within easy reach of the M5. Local attractions include Fosse Park Shopping Centre and Grand Union Canal. Gloucester (Barnwood) Premier Inn is next to a Chef and Brewer restaurant and has free parking and rooms with very comfy beds. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Thornbury Castle - King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept in one of the bedchambers and walked through the ancient gardens at Thornbury Castle, a Tudor castle near the Cotswolds and Welsh Borders. Thornbury Castle resonates with history and is the only Tudor Castle in England to be opened as a hotel. There has been a vineyard within its walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. At the castle you will discover atmospheric bedchambers, delicious Sunday lunches, free broadband, roaring fires and many historic features including suits of armour. On-site facilities include croquet and archery, and clay-pigeon shooting and falconry can be arranged with prior notice (extra charge).

Station Hotel - This comfortable hotel offers value for money with competitive rates and a convenient location next to the train and bus stations and only a few minutes walk from the town centre and its many attractions. The facilities at the hotel include a contemporary restaurant, cafe bar and lounge area with a unique pool table. The hotel offers excellent home cooked meals and friendly staff, where a modern atmosphere is combined with traditional service.

Mercure Queen's Hotel Cheltenham - With a spectacular central location, at the top of Cheltenham's tree-lined promenade, this elegant 4-star hotel offers luxurious air-conditioned accommodation and an award-winning restaurant. The Mercure Queen's Hotel Cheltenham is situated in the heart of Cheltenham, just 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse. The gateway to the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is the most complete Regency town in Britain, with over 2,000 beautifully preserved listed buildings. The hotel has 79 stunning rooms, as well as the elegant Gold Cup Bar and Lounge. The Napier Restaurant has received an AA Rosette for the quality of its food. Wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel (at an additional cost). All guests receive complimentary membership at the Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, whose facilities include a 25-metre heated swimming pool, a gym, squash courts and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The hotel has its own private on-site car park.

Lower Slaughter Manor - A Relais and Chateaux Hotel - Set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens, Lower Slaughter Manor is an elegant 17th-century country house, in the beautiful Cotswolds. This hotel boasts magnificent rooms and an excellent restaurant. The beautifully furnished and individually designed rooms have a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Some rooms have a four-poster bed or a luxurious freestanding bath. Dine in sophistication at the award-winning Sixteen58 restaurant. Relax in the chic surroundings of the Manor, with fine period features, antiques and roaring fires. Local leisure pursuits include golf and horse riding. Free Wi-Fi internet access is provided.

Premier Inn Stroud - Premier Inn Stroud is near to Stroud Train Station and Woodchester Mansion, a few miles from the M5 motorway and about 10 miles (16 km) from Gloucester. The hotel has all the Premier Inn features you would expect: free parking, an on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant and very comfortable beds in all rooms. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Dumbleton Hall Hotel - Nestled amid 19 acres of gardens and woodland, this 19th century country house provides the ideal base from which to explore the rolling hills and hidden valleys of the Cotswolds. Set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, surrounded by stunning views of Bredon Hill, Cotswold Hills and Broadway Tower, this impressive mansion offers a warm welcome with its magnificent oak-panelled lounge, comfortable bar and restaurant. For business events and special occasions, the hotel provides 2 individually styled function rooms, one of which boasts a dance floor, suitable for up to 100 people.

The Crown Of Crucis - In a beautiful, peaceful setting, in a pretty village in the South Cotswolds, this 16th-century inn is rich in original character and traditional charm with a wood-beamed bar and a great restaurant. Near the historic town of Cirencester, the Crown of Crucis is a traditional English country hotel with a picturesque setting. The hotel stands beside the Ampney Brook, overlooking the village's cricket green. The 25 comfortable en suite rooms are attractively furnished in an elegant country-house style and overlook a central Mediterranean-style courtyard. Many rooms overlook the quiet stream and the cricket pitch. Carefully restored, the traditional bar boasts beautiful original features, including historic wood beams and open log fires. With a creative approach to food, the award-winning restaurant has developed a loyal following both at lunchtimes and in the evening. The varied menu features the finest, freshest local produce, prepared by a team of young innovative chefs.

Thistle Cheltenham - In attractive grounds, on the outskirts of Cheltenham, with easy access to the M5 motorway, this 4-star hotel offers excellent service and a heated indoor swimming pool. The Thistle Cheltenham hotel boasts an atmosphere of informality and quiet efficiency; perfect for business guests and leisure guests alike. The hotel is also conveniently located between Cheltenham, 3 miles (5 km) away and Gloucester, 4 miles (6.5 km) away. All of the en suite rooms are furnished to a high standard and include a range of modern amenities. Guests can also enjoy the Otium Health & Leisure Club, with a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a fully equipped gymnasium. In the grounds, there are two all-weather, floodlit tennis courts. The award-winning Burford Room restaurant offers international cuisine and an extensive wine list. An excellent range of conference and banqueting rooms are available, including the state-of-the-art executive suite, which can accommodate up to 400 delegates in complete privacy.

The Big Sleep Hotel - Fresh, simple and very modern, this designer limited-service hotel is in the centre of Cheltenham. It offers value for money, great customer service and innovative designs. The award-winning hotel has bedrooms and suites to suit all types of traveller. All bedrooms have a flat-screen TV, broadband access and Wi-Fi (at an additional cost), complimentary tea/coffee-making facilities and security. All room rates include a continental buffet breakfast. The Big Sleep Hotel has new conference facilities and private parking.

Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel - This historic Gothic mansion sits in tranquil parkland on the Cotswold Edge, beside the Severn Valley and close to Bristol. Enjoy fine dining, the leisure club, and plenty of peace and space. The Grade II listed Victorian mansion is by junction 14 of the M5. Its 30 acres of parkland host one of Britain's finest arboretums with 300 rare and protected trees. The leisure club has an indoor pool, spa bath, gym, sauna, steam room and a beauty therapy centre. Tortworth Court's has been lovingly restored, and you can dine in the ornate library. The drawing room, known as 'The Room at the Top', has views over the Severn Valley.

Broadway - Broadway Hotel is in the Cotswold's village of Broadway, overlooking the village green in one of the Cotswold's most picturesque spots. Broadway is considered by many as the heart of the Cotswold's. It still has a feeling of tranquillity enjoyed by today's visitors. The excellent Courtyard Restaurant, complete with ebony minstrels gallery, serves the freshest local produce from the Vale of Evesham. The hotel is ideally located close to Cheltenham and Stratford. Originally built as a rural retreat for the Abbots of Pershore. Overlooking the village green next to ancient domed yew trees is the half timber, framed and honey stoned Broadway Hotel. The twenty bedrooms have been recently refurbished to combine the country house style with all the modern amenities. This property was built in 1575 renovated in 1998.

Bibury Court - In beautiful, peaceful grounds, surrounded by the stunning Cotswolds, this 18-bedroom Elizabethan manor house hotel combines traditional charm with modern comforts, including free Wi-Fi. Less than 2 hours' drive from London, close to Cirencester and Swindon and ideal for the M4 corridor, Bibury Court is a welcome refuge and a retreat from the pressures of modern life. Quietly attentive service and elegant, undemanding old-world comfort are everywhere, from the oak-panelled drawing room, with its deep sofas and log fire, to the original, atmospheric Art Deco bar. Originally built in 1633, the house is rich in historic character. The comfortable bedrooms look out over the surrounding gardens and are full of original features and antique furniture. Many of the en suite bathrooms house huge Victorian baths. The hotel offers delicious food, made with fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a meal in the Conservatory, the Drawing Room, the bar or outside on the terrace.

Ramada Gloucester Hotel and Country Club - In 240 acres of beautiful, peaceful grounds between Gloucester and the glorious Cotswolds, this impressive resort hotel has its own 18-hole golf course, 2 dry ski slopes and an indoor pool. The Ramada Gloucester Hotel & Country Club has a quiet, relaxing location, just minutes from the M5 motorway and only 3 miles from the very heart of historic Gloucester's city centre. The hotel has an on-site, 18-hole championship golf course and a 12-bay floodlit driving range. The other impressive leisure and relaxation facilities include squash courts, outdoor tennis courts, an aerobics studio and a well-equipped multi-gym with cardiovascular and resistance equipment. As well as the heated indoor swimming pool, the deluxe spa offers a Finnish sauna, a steam room and a range of beauty treatments. All of the en suite rooms have satellite TV and internet access (at an additional cost). There is a bar, 24-hour room service and the Arts Grill serves modern bistro food in elegant surroundings.

Fosse Manor Hotel - Contemporary country house set in 5 acres with beautiful views of classic Cotswold countryside. Very nice staff. Award winning food served in our splendid brasserie and restaurant. Play boules or croquet in our grounds. From some of the high stone-sided windows, you can enjoy a view of a landscaped garden with a sunken lily pond and old-fashioned sundial. Inside, the interior is conservatively modern, with homey bedrooms. Some are large enough for a family and others have a four-poster bed. Five bedrooms, equal in comfort to the main building, are on the ground floor of a converted house on the grounds. Bathrooms are well organised, mostly with a shower-tub combination.

Stonehouse Court Hotel - Stonehouse Court is an outstanding Grade II listed manor house built in 1601 and set in 6 acres of secluded gardens in Stonehouse, near Stroud. As well as offering 36 individually decorated bedrooms, the hotel has extensive conference facilities, a gym overlooking the magnificent gardens, a panelled lounge and excellent cuisine in the award-winning Henry's Restaurant. Ideally located for business and leisure travellers in the South Cotswolds, the hotel is within easy reach of Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol.

The Dial House Hotel - In the heart of the Cotswolds, The Dial House Hotel has warm log fires, comfy bedrooms and an excellent restaurant with 2 Rosettes. The hotel dates back to 1698, and has individually decorated rooms, some with four-poster beds and deep baths. There is a walled garden with a renovated, private summer house. The hotel's restaurant serves seasonal local produce in a creative style. Food is served daily. Close by are pretty Cotswold villages, as well as Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle.

Edward Hotel - Built in the 1890s, this Grade II Victorian townhouse hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed accommodation at great-value rates just a short stroll from Gloucester city centre. The hotel occupies a privileged position just a short stroll away from Gloucester's shops, sights, bars and restaurants, yet far enough away to enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. This smart hotel in central Gloucester balances quality with genuine value for money and is run with a touch of character and personality. All rooms have digital Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi broadband internet access. At reception, there is a computer workstation for guests' use, free of charge. Two-thirds of the bedrooms are non-smoking and the others are kept as smoke-free as possible. There are 6 rooms on the ground floor. The car park has spaces for 20 cars and is available for those checking-in early or staying on in Gloucester after check-out.

The Wyndham Arms Hotel - This hotel offers the closest accommodation to Clearwell Castle, resting only a couple of hundred yards away. The Wyndham Arms Hotel is in Clearwell, a quintessential old English village by the Royal Forest Of Dean. The building dates back to the 13th century and boasts old oak floors, beams and open fireplaces. The Wyndham Arms Hotel was originally a manor house and then a public house that has grown in size and reputation to become a fine hotel. It has 5 standard rooms, 12 superior rooms and a suite.

Ramada Bristol North, The Grange - Surrounded by a beautiful forest landscape, this elegant 4-star country house hotel dates back to 1851 and is only a few minutes away from the M5, M4 and M32 motorways The hotel and its comfortable rooms radiate a typical English country home charm. Only 7.5 miles (12 km) from Bristol, the hotel has great access to the region's major roads for travel all around the region. The hotel features the Sebastian Coe Health Club, which houses an indoor pool, a sauna and fitness equipment. Enjoy a brisk ride through the local estates on the hotel's loan bicycles, or have a relaxing game of croquet on the lawn. The restaurant offers traditional dishes in a pleasant ambience, with wonderful views of the beautiful garden. The menu changes weekly to reflect the finest, freshest seasonal produce available locally.

Barcelo The Lygon Arms - The historic Barcel? Lygon Arms was established as an inn in 1532. It has an extensive spa, 7 sumptuous lounges and 2 splendid restaurants. Everywhere is warmed by real log fires. Located in a quiet and beautiful village, this lovely hotel will immerse you in history, from the stone doorways to the antique furniture, mullion windows and Georgian ceilings. Charles I and Cromwell were once guests here. The Lygon Arms is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, but for days spent inside there is a well-equipped gym, pool and all-weather tennis courts.

Hilton Bristol - An easy drive from the M4 and M5 motorways, the child-friendly Hilton Bristol has a health club with a gym, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and heated indoor swimming pool. At the Hilton Bristol, children under 12 can stay with parents free of charge. Children under 10 can also eat for free in Chandlers Restaurant, when accompanied by a paying adult. Chandlers Restaurant serves a tempting selection of ? la carte and buffet menus, including tempting dishes such as T-bone steak, pan-fried lamb's liver and tiger prawns. There's also a lounge bar where you can enjoy a drink and a snack in comfort. All rooms include the expected facilities, with a few thoughtful extras such as 24-hour room service, games consoles and daily local newspapers. Less than a 20-minute drive from the heart of Bristol, the Hilton is only 3 miles (5 km) from the Cribbs Causeway shopping complex (The Mall).

Corinium Hotel and Restaurant - Situated in one of Cirencester's oldest streets, this delightful, privately owned hotel and restaurant boasts an oasis of tranquillity just 5 minutes' walk from the town centre. Located in the 'Capital of the Cotswolds', the Corinium dates back to the 16th century and provides 15 individual bedrooms. Each room has its own character and a locally renowned restaurant and cosy bar that are full of Cotswold charm. The attractive walled garden provides a lovely place to relax in during the summer months whilst enjoying an alfresco meal and drink.

Lodge On The Park - This new, stylish, affordable place to stay in North Bristol features 36 contemporary double bedrooms with high-spec en suite facilities. Rooms also have a large work desk and free wireless broadband access, while free car parking is available to guests. For all day eating and drinking there is a Starbucks caf? lounge - the ideal place to meet colleagues and friends. You will find a great range of quality wines and a wide selection of continental bottled lagers. In the bistro, food is served from early till late, and you can opt for paninis, salads, authentic pizzas or pastas.

Cross Hands Hotel - Just minutes from junction 18 of the M4, Cross Hands Hotel is a charming 14th-century posting house with a pub and restaurant. The Cross Hands restaurant is relaxed, spacious and warm. Its interesting food has an excellent reputation. The charming oak-beamed Beaufort Bar has traditional ales, tasty bar food and an open fireplace. The Queen sheltered at the hotel during a blizzard in 1981. For those who like spooky history, the cellars were once used to house convicted criminals sentenced to death by 'Bloody' Judge Jeffreys.

The Wyastone Hotel - Originally built in 1847, this privately owned hotel is located in a quiet, tree-lined avenue in elegant Montpellier and offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and stylish, modern accommodation. Situated in the desirable Montpelier area, The Wyastone Hotel has a fantastic location, less than 5 minutes' walk from the best shops and restaurants in Cheltenham. The charming original Victorian building boasts period furniture and decoration. There are 13 en suite rooms, all of which are individually styled, with their own unique charm. A four-poster room is available, as are a number of rooms with super-king-size beds. There is a quiet, peaceful inner courtyard garden, where you can relax and enjoy a drink from the bar. For a small additional charge, guests can use the nearby Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, with its gym and 25-metre heated swimming pool.