The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh

• You'll stay in a converted 16th-century manor house, filled with original details like mullioned windows and arched doorways.
• The Moreton-in-Marsh address makes a convenient Cotswolds base: guests can reach the train station in 10 minutes on foot, or drive to towns like Stow-on-the-Wold in under 15 minutes.
• The hotel's interiors and guest rooms have been tastefully renovated with a contemporary, countryside aesthetic that incorporates colorful wallpapers and painted wainscoting.
• All rooms include tea and coffee-making facilities (including glass bottles of fresh milk); larger rooms come with Nespresso machines and Bose speakers.
• The brasserie-style restaurant sources produce and meats from local Cotswolds farmers, while the more casual Beagle Bar serves all-day small plates and sandwiches.
• Afternoon tea can be ordered in the large walled garden or next to the open fireplace in the cozy lounge.

• The hotel sits on a busy main road in Moreton-in-Marsh, though rooms are well soundproofed and traffic noise isn't an issue.
• There's no elevator to the upper floors.
• This is a historic, Grade II-listed property, so don't expect modern perks like a spa or gym.

Authenticity

Dating back to 1545, this Grade II–listed Tudor manor has been welcoming guests for centuries, first as a simple coaching inn serving the Cotswolds' ancient Fosse Way, and later as a small hotel drawing a well-heeled crowd from London by train. Today, it's part of the small Cotswold Inns & Hotels portfolio, with carefully renovated interiors that retain the Grade II-listed building's rich history while adding space, light, and a more contemporary feel. Tasteful additions include a conservatory-like dining space that opens onto the original walled garden (complete with a 300-year-old mulberry tree that still provides fruit for the hotel's jams and cocktails).

Location

You'll stay in the small Cotswolds market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, directly facing the wide High Street. It's a larger, busier road, so the setting lacks some of the charm of smaller villages, but it makes up for it in convenience: it's a 10-minute walk to the train station, where you can connect with London Paddington in under 1.5 hours. You'll find pretty stone buildings and a nice selection of antique shops, galleries, restaurants, and independent boutiques within a minute's stroll, and towns like Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, Chipping Norton, and Chipping Camden lie within a 15-minute driving radius. Parking is available on-site.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are 34 rooms tucked throughout the mazelike corridors of this Tudor manor house. Each is individually designed and tastefully decorated, with large upholstered headboards, simple antique furnishings, and delicate botanical prints. Beds are particularly comfortable, with high-quality linens, fluffy duvets, and woven wool blankets; bathrooms include bath/shower combos, oak floors, and Molton Brown toiletries. Options range from petite Cosy units to larger Superior and Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites with sitting rooms. The standalone Apple Cottage offers the most privacy, with a super king bed, its own garden, and an outdoor Jacuzzi.

Amenities

The hotel's inviting, low-ceilinged Beagle Bar is an informal spot for a morning coffee or an all-day menu of local ales, light bites, and sandwiches. The more formal Mulberry Restaurant (boasting a  2-AA rosette) occupies an airy conservatory overlooking the walled garden, serving refined Modern British brasserie fare, which puts the focus on local Cotswolds producers. Breakfast is served in the same space, with an impressive buffet and a la carte cooked options. The traditional afternoon tea is a highlight here—enjoy it served in the garden in the summer months, or in the cozy fireside lounge during cooler weather.

Family-Friendliness

Children are welcome at The Manor House, but there are limited room options for larger groups, and the lack of an elevator may be an issue for toddlers and strollers. One Junior Suite includes a sofa bed, and extra beds can be added to most rooms for an additional fee. The restaurant offers a children's menu, and the large, walled garden is a particular treat for little ones.