*Last updated April 2021
Being based in the Cotswolds, a frequently asked question we get is: what are some romantic honeymoon hotels in Cotswolds?
Well, not only do we have a hand-picked list for you, but you can read the facilities each one has and book straight from here!
How did we pick our list of the best and most romantic honeymoon hotels in the Cotswolds? Firstly, we made sure each hotel was in a key location. This meant you had other things to see or to do nearby. Secondly, that you had plenty of facilities to just relax away. Whether you wanted to spend your entire time in the hotel’s pool or going for walks, we made sure you would fully enjoy your stay.
Every Cotswolds hotel on our list has something special- indoor swimming pools, sauna, plenty of spa treatments, delicious food, and lots of other experiences for you to enjoy.
If you are the more adventurous type and you want to also do some things outdoor, this is a very long but fun list of Cotswolds annual events! Make sure you check what events are happening in the Cotswolds in the month when you plan your stay! Also, while you’re here, what about a honeymoon photo shoot in one of our favorite locations in the Cotswolds?
Are you ready for our hand-picked list of romantic honeymoon hotels in the Cotswolds?
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Thyme Hotel, Lechlade
You should probably stop scrolling any longer and book Thyme Hotel straight away. It’s impossible not to love everything about your honeymoon experience at this outstanding and famous boutique hotel in the Cotswolds.
Swimming pool, spa treatments, private classes ( genius idea for a romantic getaway), cookery school clay pigeon shooting, outstanding locally sourced food, and the list would go on. Don’t you feel transported to Italy straight away? Thyme hotel is a dream in itself and we can not recommend it enough for your honeymoon stay!
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Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire
If you’re hoping for royal treatment with outstanding services, then you need to book Lucknam Park Hotel fast!
This is a spectacular country-house boutique hotel with Michelin Star dining, extremely close to Bath, but still in the Cotswolds countryside. You would obviously be able to enjoy any kind of treatment and spa you can imagine, as well as their unique equestrian center.
One of the most stunning honeymoon hotels in the Cotswolds, perfect for a getaway!
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Barnsley House, Cirencester
One of the most popular Cotswolds honeymoon hotels, Barnsley House will spoil you with their facilities, gardens, food, and everything you can possibly imagine.
Luxury meets relaxation meets high-end food all in the Cotswolds countryside, in a boutique hotel we highly recommend!
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The Lygon Arms Hotel, Broadway
You can’t come to the Cotswolds and not hear about The Lygon Arms Hotel. It is a 16th-century coaching inn based in one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds. It is in such a great location, making it extremely easy to reach so many walks and popular areas in the Cotswolds.
Simply come out of the hotel and you’re walking on the most beautiful high-street, with plenty of boutique shops and food options, if you wanted to try something different. It is also known to have hosted Kings in the past, so you would walk on the steps of royalty, quite literally.
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Calcot Hotel & Spa, Tetbury
If you’re planning your honeymoon in the Cotswolds, it would simply be a shame not to enjoy utter relaxation and spa or some swimming as you wish.
Calcot Hotel & Spa is another brilliant option to choose from, with fantastic reviews from past guests! We appreciate this might make choosing even harder for you, but each of these Cotswolds hotels is so unique, you would not be disappointed with any of your choices.
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Kings Head Hotel, Cirencester
This is one of the top hotels in Cirencester, right in the heart of the Cotswolds. The Kings Head Hotel has an incredible surprise for its guests- an onsite subterranean dry spa, with treatment rooms, a relaxation room, and a gym.
Cirencester is a stunning town you shouldn’t miss anyway, so why not book your stay at one of the most popular hotels in the area? Where else would you get a copper bathtub in your suite?
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Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is probably one of the most famous villages in the heart of the Cotswolds and Cotswold House Hotel is considered to be one of the most prestigious in the area.
If you’re not sure where exactly to have your stay for your honeymoon week, we would certainly recommend the Cotswold House Hotel. Their facilities are incredible, as you can clearly tell.
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The Kingham Plough, Kingham
If I were to choose 3 villages to visit in the Cotswolds, Kingham would certainly make the list. Not only for it being such a quintessential Cotswolds village but also because it has one of the most famous restaurants in the region. If you’re a foodie, you will definitely appreciate The well-known Wild Rabbit as well as Daylesford Farm, very close by.
But because it’s always good to have several options when looking for a honeymoon hotel, we had to mention The Kingham Plough. Their food is exquisite, as one should when surrounded by the best local farms.
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Image: The Kingham Plough
The Swan Hotel, Bibury
It is with great pleasure that we would recommend the iconic Swan Hotel in Bibury. Not only an outstanding honeymoon hotel with brilliant services, but you simply can’t get a better location than Bibury! It is named one of the prettiest villages in England with so many famous places to see, minutes away from your hotel.
What’s for dinner you ask? Fresh trout from the Trout Farm in the village, of course. Highly recommend, 100%!
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Buckland Manor, Broadway
What about a Cotswolds honeymoon getaway at a Chateaux hotel dating back to the 13th century? You will certainly not be disappointed by the award-winning restaurant that offers fine dining and a modern British menu.
The outstanding setting, fine dining, and exquisite rooms are not only a fantastic choice but an unforgettable experience!
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The Slaughters Manor House
A sophisticated and modern manor house The Slaughters Manor House is absolutely perfect for a honeymoon getaway! Situated in Lower Slaughter, one of the less touristy but the most beautiful village in the area, in my opinion!
Each guest room has a unique character in decor, designed with comfort and luxury in mind, with high attention to detail.
Your mind will be blown by regionally sourced dishes and freshly foraged ingredients! We could not recommend this place enough.
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Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter
With a modern – meets English countryside decor, the Lords of the Manor hotel is found in one of the most peaceful locations in the Cotswolds. Enjoy a signature tasting menu by a highly rated Head chef, in one of the most beautiful Cotswolds villages you have ever seen.
And the gardens are just as exquisite as the hotel itself. It’s the total package and what I would personally call a Cotswolds hidden gem, though very popular, indeed.
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The Painswick Hotel, Painswick
A sophisticated chic and inviting hotel in the village of Painswick in Cotswolds, The Painswick Hotel is one of the first choices in the area, by far.
A boutique hotel with a restaurant, of course, which is a foodie’s dream! Best described in their own words ” our food is made to be experienced. It’s designed to tempt your inner foodie”. If that doesn’t convince you yet, maybe their incredibly satisfied guests’ recommendations would. Definitely recommend checking it out.
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Image: The Painswick Hotel
Abbots Grange, Broadway
Are you ready to have your mind blown? Abbots Grange is a medieval manor house dating back to 1320, renovated to the highest standards, but still keeping its integrity!
You would literally feel like a lord or duchess waking up in their honeymoon suite. By the way, it’s an adults-only hotel, which might be a huge advantage if you’d prefer a completely child-free experience. Full English breakfast included, of course.
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The Wild Rabbit, Kingham
One of the most exciting parts of dining in the Cotswolds is tasting locally sourced fresh ingredients, by some of the most famous chefs in the country. The Wild Rabbit is by far one of the places you just need to book at least once in a lifetime, so why not on your honeymoon? They have the most calming and beautiful countryside decor, done at very high standards, of course.
Owned by the same family who owns Daylesford Farm, minutes away by car, this would be an experience you won’t easily forget. And that’s what a honeymoon should feel like.
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Image: The Wild Rabbit
The Fish Hotel, Broadway
If you want to experience a honeymoon getaway like no other, then The Fish Hotel might be one of your top choices. With a choice of rooms from luxury treehouses to honeymoon suites, huts, perfect for a honeymoon in the Cotswolds. Their facilities are outstanding, and you can read more if you scroll down. Fancy a homemade pizza in your room in the evening?
Simply call room service and it’s piping hot at your door, filled with locally sourced ingredients. It doesn’t get more romantic than this.
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The Bradley Hotel, Cheltenham
If you’d like to have the Cotswolds experience but still be in a bigger town, with plenty of things to do, then Cheltenham is a great option. The Bradley Hotel has exception reviews from its past guests, which is always such an important element when booking a hotel.
Based in one of the poshest towns in the Cotswolds, but minutes away from beautiful countryside, you would have the best of both worlds. Comes with a swimming pool, so don’t you worry about relaxation, after a long day of walking and exploring.
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No131 The Promenade, Cheltenham
Cheltenham, you do it again! With such incredible honeymoon hotel options in the area, I don’t think you will have any issue finding your favorite one!
If food is an important part for you, No131 offers an a-la-carte restaurant serving fresh and seasonal food based on organic and locally sourced ingredients!
Oh, and you’ve got to check their bathrooms! I would never want to leave from here…
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Image: No131 The Promenade
Cotswold Grey, Moreton in Marsh
I’ve rarely found hotels with reviews close to 10, which is beyond exceptional! Well, Cotswold Grey offers such an outstanding experience to their guests, everyone is raving about them!
You would basically book a self-contained flat if this is what you prefer. It would give you lots of flexibility, tons of privacy and so much space!
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Oak House no.1, Tetbury
We’ll end the list with a luxurious and eccentric honeymoon hotel in the Cotswolds. Decorated with really bold color and art to match, you will be transported in a very quirky and artistic hotel, highly rated in Tetbury.
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Truly hope you have the most romantic, charming, and unforgettable honeymoon stay in the Cotswolds! And even if you’re not coming for a honeymoon, the Cotswolds hotels on the list are absolutely perfect for family holidays, a weekend getaway, or for you to explore the countryside and maybe make some new friends on the way!
This article contains a few affiliate links meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I can earn a small commission if you click through and make a booking at any of these locations. We would only recommend places we trust and have had some of the highest ratings from very happy guests.
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