The Best Central England Hotels

character hotel - half timber-framed and half Cotswold-stone - dating from the 16th century now a comfortable and stylish village retreat

former coaching inn dating from the 16th century combining a wealth of character, stylish rooms - classic and contemporary - and a relaxing spa

Medieval manor house - dates from 1320 - steeped in history and character set in 8 acres of gardens; many rooms feature 4-poster beds

steeped in history and charm, this charismatic B&B boasts thatched roofs and wooden beams and sits in a quiet village close to the Cotswolds

chic, elegant guest rooms sit above a modern, airy restaurant that serves a creative, modern, British menu with a local produce emphasis

17th-century, former merchant's house, set in lawns that run down to the River Wye, updated with cool, chic decor whilst retaining original charm

17th-century former coaching inn with stylish rooms that retain period features whilst blending them with bold and contemporary decor

a delightful, historic, 400-year-old village inn set on a peaceful village green packed full of character and offering award-winning dining

an 18th century inn, on the banks of the River Severn, features a smokehouse restaurant and imaginatively decorated rooms

15th century manor - on a working farm - packed with a wealth of original features whilst at the same time providing the comforts of today

at this 19th century Virginia Creeper-clad inn surrounded by beautiful countryside, the inviting rooms come with espresso machines and Netflix

with regular live entertainment, this lively, 17th-century, village inn offers uniquely styled rooms and a restaurant serving seasonal dishes

with parts dating back to the 17th-century, this Cotswold-stone built inn boasts a relaxed restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonal food

historic farmhouse - parts date back to the 15th century - part of a 300 acre arable farm set in a pretty village close to the British Motor Museum

exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace feature at this former inn, it is ideally placed to explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

in charming countryside near the Welsh border, an historic farmhouse has elegant beamed rooms and a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace

a 13th century, former farmhouse B&B, with spotless, cosy rooms and friendly, attentive hosts