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The Cottage in the Wood

The Cottage in the Wood

Malvern Wells, Worcestershire

'Five Nights for the Price of Four' Special Offer

'Unparalleled views over the Severn Valley' can be seen from this hotel, in extensive grounds high above the Malvern Hills.

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Hambleton Hall

Hambleton Hall

Oakham, Rutland

'Autumn Escape' Special Offer

The epitome of country-house luxury, Tim and Stefa Hart's hotel stands on a peninsula, overlooking beautiful gardens and the shining expanse of Rutland Water.

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The Cavendish

The Cavendish

Baslow, Derbyshire

Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer

With the Chatsworth estate on the doorstep, the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's Peak District hotel has had a ravishing makeover to complement the superb food in its restaurants.

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The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

December 33% Discount Special Offer

Perennial popular, professionally run but relaxed, this former coaching inn with views to the Shropshire hills, is an ideal base for walkers and a perfect stopover within sight of the Welsh border.

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The Beech House and Olive Branch

The Beech House and Olive Branch

Clipsham, Rutland

Special 25th Anniversary Midweek Two Night Break Special Offer

'People come here for the food, and for good reason,' says a Guide insider of this buzzy pub with rooms, which is 'very much ye olde village inn, with rustic furniture and roaring fires under the beams'.

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Darwin's Townhouse

Darwin's Townhouse

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Sunday Sleepover Package Special Offer

Named in honour of Shrewsbury's famous son, this Grade II* listed Sandford House, moments from the Severn towpath, has evolved into a B&B full of Darwin references, with animal and plant wallpapers, maps and natural history objets.

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Mallory Court

Mallory Court

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

A romantic Elizabethan-style Edwardian mansion, built for a Manchester cotton bleacher and set in landscaped gardens, is the epitome of a well-run country house hotel.

Fischer's at Baslow Hall

Fischer's at Baslow Hall

Baslow, Derbyshire

An Edwardian homage to 17th-century style, this beautiful manor house with rich Jacobean-inspired interiors is run as a luxury hotel with fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy a 'truly memorable meal'.

The Howard Arms

The Howard Arms

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

It was nearly Howard's end in 2015 before two local families stepped in to restore the fortunes of this traditional village pub, which 'makes a great base for exploring the Cotswolds' with its 'upmarket pub food, good service and excellent breakfasts'.

Langar Hall

Langar Hall

Langar, Nottinghamshire

Hart's Hotel

Hart's Hotel

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Modern mixes with medieval on the ramparts of what remains of Nottingham Castle, with this sleek hotel the perfect place to escape the bustling city.

Russell's

Russell's

Broadway, Worcestershire

In a gem of a Cotswold town, with its green verges, galleries and tea shops, a honey-stone house is home to this first-class restaurant-with-rooms

Wildhive Callow Hall

Wildhive Callow Hall

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

This Victorian gothic mansion might appear a little forbidding, but step inside and you are overwhelmed by a warm ambience and beautiful interiors, while some guests choose to sleep out in the woods in a timber-lined 'hive' or tree house.

Brockencote Hall

Brockencote Hall

Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire

Goldstone Hall

Goldstone Hall

Market Drayton, Shropshire

The Barnsdale

The Barnsdale

Oakham, Rutland

Part of the nascent and fast-growing Signet Collection, this hotel, has an easy-going vibe, smart bedrooms, some very affordable, some with views over Rutland Water, relaxed brasserie dining and, now, an outdoor spa.

Lake Isle

Lake Isle

Uppingham, Rutland

There is no isle here, no lake, no bee-loud glade, but the name of Richard and Janine Burton's lauded restaurant-with-rooms draws inspiration from WB Yeats's Innisfree, a place of serenity and escape.

Rhubarb at Drapers Hall

Rhubarb at Drapers Hall

Shrewsbury , Shropshire

You can dine well in historic splendour in the old drapers' guild hall at this singularly atmospheric restaurant with individually styled rooms.

The Blind Bull

The Blind Bull

Buxton, Derbyshire

This old pub in a tiny rural village had stood empty and rotting for years when it was rescued and revived, with smart bedrooms in a converted piggery, and cooking of a very high order.

The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley

The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

A rustic aspect belies the rather smart interiors at this pub on the Chatsworth estate serving pub classics and more imaginative fare.

The White Hart Hotel

The White Hart Hotel

Lincoln , Lincolnshire

Refurbished throughout by a new owner, this Georgian coaching inn in the city's historic heart offers a good choice of comfortable bedrooms, bars and dining options.

The Riverside at Aymestrey

The Riverside at Aymestrey

Herefordshire

Behind the Tudor black-and-white facade of this old coaching inn lies a gastropub big on sustainability, with some quirky options for an overnight stay.

Hodgkinson's Hotel

Hodgkinson's Hotel

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

The Devonshire Arms at Beeley

The Devonshire Arms at Beeley

Matlock, Derbyshire

An olde-worlde pub in a Chatsworth estate village combines here with a modern brasserie, while individually styled bedrooms are spread between the inn and three cottages.

Lower Farm

Lower Farm

Oundle, Northamptonshire

On the edge of a tranquil village, yet only 10 minutes from historic Oundle, the Marriott family offers comfortable B&B rooms in converted buildings on their traditional arable farm.

The Nevill Arms

The Nevill Arms

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

A brook runs by the terrace of this smartly refurbished gastropub with rooms, where you can eat locally sourced, imaginative dishes in the restaurant or alfresco, or simply enjoy a pint with the locals.

The Elms

The Elms

Worcester, Worcestershire

It has undergone a lavish makeover, with quirky and extravagant interiors and a botanically inspired spa, but this 18th-century mansion in parkland is a welcoming hotel for families and their four-legged friends.

The White Swan

The White Swan

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

A short stroll from the Swan of Avon's birthplace, this 15th-century inn is now a Fuller's pub with some very characterful rooms, serving real ales, pub classics and more imaginative dishes.

The Broadway Hotel

The Broadway Hotel

Broadway, Worcestershire

With its wonky roofline, leaded windows, honeyed stone and distinctive black-and-white Tudor wing, this family-run hotel overlooks the green of a much-photographed, quintessential Cotswold village.

Castle House

Castle House

Hereford, Herefordshire

Occupying two Georgian villas in gardens bordered by the old castle moat, this friendly hotel has a wide choice of well-equipped, individually styled rooms, and inviting food in the light-filled conservatory.

Baraset Barn

Baraset Barn

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

'Foodie heaven with the bonus of nearby culture,' was a Guide insider's verdict on this restaurant-with-rooms a short spin by loan bike from Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Lygon Arms

The Lygon Arms

Broadway, Worcestershire

This sprawling honey-stone building with its tall chimneys and leaded windows offers history, grand rooms and antiques, along with a thoroughly modern spa and 21st-century luxuries.

The Tawny

The Tawny

Consall, Staffordshire

'Treehouses, boathouses and shepherds' huts are scattered around 70 acres of glorious grounds on the Consall Hall Estate at this deconstructed, dog-friendly hotel.

The Peacock at Barlow

The Peacock at Barlow

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

With onsite brewery, boutique-style bedrooms in the main building and a converted barn, and a menu of popular classics and more exotic dishes, this modernised 300-year-old village pub retains plenty of character.

The Duncombe Arms

The Duncombe Arms

Ashbourne, Staffordshire

A once boarded-up village boozer with views over the Dove valley, this is today a thriving gastropub with well-equipped, stylish annexe rooms, and a menu of pub staples and creative seasonal dishes, served alfresco when the sun shines.

The Manor Coach House

The Manor Coach House

Worcester, Worcestershire

Tea and cake await new arrivals at this well-run B&B, with spotless bedrooms in a Victorian former coach house set around a courtyard, each with its own entrance, and a bright little breakfast room

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