For cosy weekends in the countryside, it doesn’t get much better than the Cotswolds ... This is also a dog-friendly pick that actively encourages four-legged visitors, with treats on arrival ...

The bucolic region in southwest England is home to some of the country’s most characterful accommodation, from charming pubs ...

Explore them from The Lakes, a hotel and clutch of cottages nicknamed the “Hamptons of the Cotswolds”. The spa, complete with heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa garden ...