Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A 14th-century farmhouse and its barns, now one of the best family hotels in England. Children are entertained, adults are left in peace, and everyone is fed rather well.
The Gumstool Inn is a proper country pub and the spa is a sanctuary. Dogs are welcome in several rooms, and Highgrove is just down the lane for those who wish to admire a hedge.
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