17th-Century Manor House Hotel in Gloucestershire

charming 17th-century manor house hotel in Gloucestershire, including breakfast and dinner allowance

Escape to the country and experience the stately style that this 17th-century manor house affords. Majestically set in six acres of grounds, Stonehouse Court Hotel is as charming outside as it is inside, and it sympathetically embraces the traditional elements of this lovely historic building throughout. Perfectly perched, with a view over the Stroud Water Canal and the hills of the Stroud Valley, it's a great choice for a country retreat and some real, rural relaxation.

You could spend an afternoon simply strolling Stonehouse Court's lawns and gardens, but if it's the countryside beyond that entices you, then order a picnic from the hotel and head out for a day of walking – there's plenty of good spots to aim for in the area. Explore Stroud's canal by boat or hop on a bike and pedal your way along the towpaths. If that sounds like too much work then a horse trek over the hills could be the ideal way to discover those views and, for the adventurous among us, get a new perspective on the landscape and have a go at paragliding.

For golfers, Cotswold Edge Golf Club and Minchinhampton Golf Course are both nearby, so be sure to book your game before you go for something to look forward to. This is all assuming you're able to drag yourself away from the idyll of Stonehouse Court Hotel's open fire, where you can while away a few hours considering the newspapers, before deciding on whether to enjoy lunch or dinner (or both) at the hotel's restaurant.