Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the prettiest Cotswold villages, with the river Windrush running through it, a perfect Model Village made from local stone to walk around, exotic birds at Birdland Zoo Gardens, the Village Life Exhibition in the Old Mill and the Cotswold Motor Museum.

At its heart is The Dial House, a 17th century mellow stone small country house hotel. The Booth family acquired The Dial House in 2008 and are building on its reputation for stylish rooms and friendly service.

The cosy, beamed restaurant enjoys an excellent local reputation and has been awarded AA**  rosettes for cuisine. In winter a log fire burns in the lounge. In summer, guests can relax in the one and a half acre garden.

Two of the 15 country-style bedrooms have four-poster beds and flowers, chocolates and champagne can be arranged too for that special occasion. New this year is an 8-room annexe Halford House, which offers family rooms.  Bourton is well placed for touring the Cotswolds and is handy for Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Stratford and Oxford.

The Dial House Hotel welcomes children over the age of 10 as residents.

2002 Best Hotel in Gloucestershire by West Country Cooking
Which? Hotel of the Year 2005 - Most Ravishing Restaurant with Rooms!
Lonely Planet England 2005 - “probably one of the best places to stay in the Cotswolds!”

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