The Cotswolds

Hotels, Guesthouses, B&B's

BLOCKLEY

Lower Brook House, Hotel and Restaurant

Lower Street, Blockley, nr Moreton in Marsh, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, GL56 9DS LateRooms to book: 0844 484 2963

The traditional Cotswold stone facade only hints at the warmth of welcome that awaits you at Lower Brook House. Inside this 17th century house in the heart of the beautiful village of Blockley, you will find a real log fire, original flagstone floors and four-poster beds. The babbling brook and dovecote in the country cottage gardens complete the oasis of peace and tranquillity, making this the perfect getaway location, and a marvellous base from which you can enjoy everything that England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer.

Lower Brook House offers: six individually furnished rooms (all en-suite) including two four-poster feature rooms. All guest rooms offer, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, mineral water fresh fruit and fluffy bathrobes - imaginative menu for evening meals, and hearty Cotswold breakfast using fresh, local ingredients - lounge with log fire - beautiful views of the village and surrounding countryside from most rooms - picturesque country cottage garden.

Guests wishing to dine in our Restaurant are advised to make reservations prior to arrival to avoid disappointment. Our Restaurant is closed on a Sunday evening. Please note that children over the age of 10 are welcome and that we are a non-smoking House throughout.

Tourist Board Rating: 5* Guest Accommodation 

Crown Inn Hotel

High Street, Blockley by Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9EX LateRooms to book: 0844 484 2963

Tucked away in a quiet Cotswold village, close to Moreton-in-Marsh, its mellow stone walls covered in Virginia creeper, the Crown Inn is a 14th century coaching inn. With cosy log fires crackling in the winter, filling the air with wonderful scents of wood smoke and forgotten footpaths nearby to explore and lose yourself in during the summer, the hotel is and all year round place to stay.

The Crown Inn has a welcoming bar for locals and visitors alike, full of superb country inn atmosphere, serving the finest ales, homemade country dishes and specialities of the Cotswolds. With 24 beautifully furnished en-suite bedrooms, including twin, double and four poster rooms. All rooms are equipped with colour television, cable and satellite, radio, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone and room service. Every care has been taken to ensure they perpetuate the comfort and soothing ambient that is the character of the hotel. For that added luxury there are several charming suites, some with a traditional Four Poster beds. International and English cuisine is a feature of the Rafters Restaurant, all dishes are individually prepared. The resident chef designs his menus to tempt all palates, preparing fresh produce obtained locally. The superb cellar holds a fine range of Classic and New World wines to compliment your meal.

The Old Bank Suite offers a unique environment for a conference and a range of corporate entertaining facilities can be organised. Situated on the ground floor, it has good natural light and ventilation. The lounge is well furnished with easy chairs, a settee and a useful supply of books and table games. The enterprising team created here an informal and friendly hotel with a most relaxing atmosphere. The cobbled courtyard has been replaced by a patio where guests can read their morning newspapers or enjoy a coffee or afternoon tea. The centuries have been kind to the Crown Inn Hotel at Blockley which was built in 1575 .

Tourist Board Rating: 3*