Barnsley House, Cirencester, Cotswolds

We love the rural location - there's even a working farm next door.

The hotel is in the village of Barnsley, on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB and a short drive from Cirencester's quirky shops.
By car: The hotel is 2 hours from London and around 1 hour from Bristol and Oxford. There is free private parking for guests.
By train: London Paddington to Kemble takes just over an hour. The station is a 20-minute taxi ride from the hotel. thetrainline.com

Barnsley House is perfect for loved-up couples and gardening enthusiasts, who will appreciate the combination of hotel luxury and country setting.

Chatting to head gardener Richard Gately was fascinating; he was originally employed here by Verey and keeps the garden true to her ideas. Dogs may stay in the stable rooms.

• Pets allowed
• Spa and wellness centre
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Non-smoking rooms
• Bar
• Tennis court
• Cinema

Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement and can dine with their owners in The Village Pub.

We love The Potting Shed, in a former garden barn, and the clever lighting - there's even a chandelier fashioned from flower pots!

Elegant Room, Splendid Room, Garden Room, Stable Suite, Potting Shed Suite, Davina Suite, Rosemary Verey Suite, Secret Garden Suite, Home Farm Cottage
Facilities include: complimentary Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machine, ensuite bathroom, Ren toiletries, fluffy bathrobes and slippers, pantry

A fireside afternoon tea with fruit scones and a gin and tonic, and Risotto with home-grown squash and candied pumpkin seeds, are foodie highlights.

The Potager: elegant, wholesome, seasonal dishes. Open for dinner to hotel guests only, 7-9.30pm (10pm on Friday and Saturday, 9pm on Sunday).
The Village Pub: country inn, hearty British dishes, produce from the estate. Open Monday-Thursday, 12-2.30pm and 6-9.30pm, Friday 12-2.30pm and 6-10pm, Saturday 12-3pm and 6-10pm and Sunday 12-9pm. Mains from £16.