Thyme, Southrop Courtesy of Thyme Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Just a two-hour drive from central London, the Cotswolds have long served as a storybook retreat for the British upper crust. Think of it as the Hamptons of London - a pastoral region of honey-colored villages, manicured gardens and timeless stone cottages nestled into rolling green hills. The area has earned buzzy status in recent years as a billionaires' playground, thanks to a fresh crop of private members' clubs, wellness estates and design-forward boutique hotels. But its appeal is nothing new - this is a place where centuries-old pubs meet forward-thinking cuisine, and upscale shopping is just as likely to include a chic linen frock as a hand-thrown teacup. Related Stories Lifestyle A Second Wave of 'KPop Demon Hunters' Funko Pop! Collectibles Just Dropped Lifestyle Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show Extends Into 2026 -- Here's How to Save on Tour Tickets Ready to go? These are the most stylish spots to stay, eat and shop, for countryside calm with a side of see-and-be-seen. The Cotswolds Travel Guide: Where to Stay Thyme, Southrop More than just a hotel, Thyme is a destination unto itself - a 150-acre former manor estate turned village within a village. Everything here is steeped in charm and sustainability: There's a cookery school, the chic Meadow Spa and dining in a soaring restored barn. Each of the guest rooms, spread across stone cottages and converted outbuildings, is uniquely designed with antique furnishings, crisp linens and thoughtful touches like fresh garden blooms and handmade soaps. Thyme feels like a love letter to the English countryside - elegant, understated and entirely transportive. Book Thyme via Tripadvisor. Cowley Manor Experimental, Cheltenham Once a traditional country house hotel, Cowley Manor was recently reimagined by the trendsetting Experimental Group (the same French team behind Paris hotspots like Hôtel des Grands Boulevards and the Experimental Cocktail Club). The result is a bold yet refined take on English manor life, complete with maximalist interiors, curated art and an underground spa that includes a slate-lined indoor pool and herbal steam room. The 31-room hotel sits on 55 acres of formal gardens and woodlands, and its restaurant offers a modern, European take on British classics. It's a perfect choice for design lovers craving something both cozy and cutting-edge. Bonus: You can book it with your Hyatt points thanks to Hyatt's newish partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith hotels. Book Cowley Manor Experimental via Tripadvisor. Cowley Manor Experimental Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire One of the buzziest hotel openings in the area, Estelle Manor has brought new energy - and a distinctly glam sensibility - to the English countryside. A sister property to the ultra-exclusive Maison Estelle in Mayfair, this sprawling neo-Jacobean mansion blends traditional English architecture with sleek, high-design interiors. Guests can book one of 108 guest rooms or cottages, dine at one of four on-site restaurants and unwind in the opulent Eynsham Baths - a Roman-inspired spa with tepidarium, caldarium and frigidarium pools. With its glossy guest list, curated wellness programming and hushed luxury, think of Estelle Manor as the Cotswolds' answer to Amangiri. Book Estelle Manor via Tripadvisor. The Lygon Arms, Broadway Steeped in 600 years of history with roots dating back to the 14th century - with a guest list including King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, not to mention Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - The Lygon Arms is a quintessential English coaching inn turned luxurious countryside hideaway. Located in the postcard-perfect village of Broadway, the hotel boasts 86 rooms, including lavish suites with open-beam ceilings, clawfoot tubs and cozy fireplaces. Guests can relax in the spa, enjoy traditional afternoon tea or dine at one of two new restaurants by James Martin, Grill (the renamed Lygon Bar & Grill, which features dramatic vaulted ceilings) and Tavern (with pub energy). The hotel artfully combines period features with modern comforts, so it's a boon if you want to immerse yourself in history without sacrificing style. Book The Lygon Arms via Tripadvisor. The Cotswolds Travel Guide: Where to Eat and Drink The Wild Rabbit, Kingham A modern British inn from the team behind Daylesford Organic, The Wild Rabbit is one of the Cotswolds' most celebrated dining destinations. The Michelin-starred restaurant focuses on hyper-local, sustainable ingredients sourced directly from the Daylesford farm - with dishes like roasted Cotswold venison or heritage carrots with smoke