Best family hotels Cotswolds: where to stay with kids according to Mumsnetters

Reviewed by Mumsnet CEO, Sue Macmillan: read our full review of Woolley Grange.

Near Bradford-upon-Avon and Bath, this stunning Jacobean manor house has been converted into a luxury hotel designed with kids in mind.

There’s plenty to do for children of all ages, and there's a spa for grown-ups to relax in too. The bedrooms are a good size and really cosy, plus there’s a listening service so you can enjoy a stress-free evening after putting young children to bed.

Set in 14 acres of beautifully-kept grounds, there’s plenty to entertain kids during the day - including a walled fairy garden, a pool and giant tree swings.

Nearest train station: Bath Spa (5.5 miles)

Reviewed by Mumsnet Editor, Jenny Wonnacott: read our full review of De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel

Surrounded by lakes, nature reserves and Cotswold countryside, De Vere Cotswold Water Park is a contemporary hotel that has plenty to offer families looking for a relaxing, outdoorsy escape. We love the large rooms with lake views and rate the quality and variety of food on offer at the two on-site restaurants. There's a swimming pool with set times for family swims (as well as a spa and a champagne bar if you're able to squeeze in some me-time). Kids will love the playground as well as the board games that can be rented from reception. The surrounding area - home to 180 man-made lakes that make up the Cotswolds Water Park - is perfectly set up for nature walks, bike rides and watersports. The hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of the pretty market town of Cirencester.

Nearest train station: Kemble (6.2 miles)

While there are cheaper hotel stays in the Cotswolds area, Chester House Hotel combines a beautiful location with excellent value for money, making it our top pick for a budget friendly famliy break.

The generously-sized family rooms come in at under £200, for which you get a double bed and two singles. Based in the ‘little Venice of the Cotswolds’ Bourton-on-the-Water, it’s a nine-mile drive to Sudeley Castle, an attraction that comes highly recommended by Mumsnetters.

Nearest train station: Moreton-in-Marsh (8.5 miles)

Just a stone’s throw from Cheltenham Racecourse, Clarence Court Hotel is located at the edge of the Cotswolds.

Its executive family rooms can sleep up to six and come with a fridge, a kettle, a sofa, a TV and an extra-large bathroom. A continental or English breakfast is included in the price, as is use of a local gym and pool if you fancy a workout during your stay.

Nearest train station: Cheltenham (1.7 miles)

The 18-bedroom Rectory Hotel is nestled in the small village of Crudwell, on the southern edge of the Cotswolds. Expect tastefully decorated rooms, a gorgeous walled garden and proper cocktails in the bar. Kids will love the outdoor heated pool and the gardens are perfect for playing hide-and-seek.

Ask for extra beds in one of the larger rooms, or opt for the three-bedroom cottage for family living with all the comforts of the hotel included.

Nearest train station: Kemble (3.9 miles)

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Minster Mill has a whopping 65 acres of gardens to explore, with fishing, cycling and tennis available for booking. For a little extra, the spa offers ESPA treatments, an indoor heated plunge pool, a poolside rock sauna, an ice fountain and tropical rainforest showers.

Kids will love roasting marshmallows over a campfire, enjoying pre-packed picnics by the river and the restaurant's children’s menu with something for all tastes. There’s a choice of interconnecting rooms, large family rooms or cottages to stay in, with highchairs, sterilising equipment and nappy changing mats available on request.

Nearest train station: Charlbury (7 miles)

Surrounded by Cotswold Hills, 2 Glebe Cottages is a two-bedroom, two bathroom Cotswold Stone cottage, and comes highly rated by guests. With beautiful views and immaculate interiors, it’s located on a quiet lane in Snowshill and has space to park two cars.

The cottage provides a real homey feel and makes a brilliant base for roaming around the Cotswolds. Cotswolds Lavender Fields and Snowshill Manor and Garden are within walking distance, or hop in the car and head to the picturesque villages of Stow on the Wold, The Slaughters and Bourton on the Water.

Nearest train station: Broadway (3 miles)

Serving delicious seasonal and locally-sourced food in its restaurant, a stay at Slaughters Country Inn is sure to delight your taste buds. With roll-top baths and four acres of grounds, there’s a real sense of luxury. You can expect fluffy white towels and high-end toiletries in the bathrooms.

There are a number of room choices to fit all the family, including suites with adjoining rooms, large family rooms and cottages. Animal-mad kids will have plenty to do nearby - the hotel is a short drive from Cotswolds Farm Park, Wildlife Gardens and Crocodiles of the World.

Nearest train station: Moreton-in-Marsh (7.6 miles)

This 16th-century riverside hotel in Nailsworth sits in the centre of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering generously sized family rooms, with dogs welcome for an extra £20, kids will especially love watching the working mill wheel from the bar and restaurant. Rooms have a cosy, luxurious feel with exposed beams and super comfy beds.

Nearby, you’ll find more stunning countryside than you can shake a stick at, plus attractions including the Cotswolds Water Park, Kingscote Barn and the city of Gloucester.

Nearest train station: Stroud (3.3 miles)