The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Cheltenham, Cotswolds

We love the particularly striking walls of yew hedge, and from the back of the hotel the panorama is terrific.

The hotel is in eight acres of private grounds on the edge of the Cotswolds, 10 minutes' drive from Cheltenham.
By car: The Greenway is 2 hours and 15 minutes from London, just over 1 hour from Oxford and 45 minutes from Bristol. There is free parking at the hotel.
By train: London Paddington to Gloucester takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The hotel is a 20-minute taxi ride from the station. thetrainline.com

The Greenway is ideal for Cheltenham Racecourse goers and also for wedding parties. The stone fireplace in the lobby gives the place a majestic feel.

The spa is large and well-equipped, while the garden has an amazing range of magnificent trees, from oak to wellingtonia.

• Swimming pool
• Spa and wellness centre
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Croquet lawn
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
• Pets allowed

Oak is a splendid suite complete with a four-poster bed, and we love the range of ESPA products in the bathroom.

Classic, Classic Lodge, Superior, Deluxe, Master, Feature Suite, Master Suite
Facilities include: double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower over bath, free Wi-Fi, TV with freeview, DVD player, tea and coffee-making facilities, bottled water, fruit, biscuits, bathrobes, slippers, ESPA toiletries, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, desk

Try the Garden Room's market menu of very seasonal dishes, such as lamb with ewe's curd, anchovies and lychee and lavender jelly.

The Garden Room: 3 AA Rosettes, contemporary and seasonal menu. Open daily for breakfast and afternoon tea, and dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 6.30-8.30pm. Two courses £37.50.
The bar and lounge: Sandwiches, salads and larger plates. From £9.50. Open daily 10am-9pm.