Hotels 1 to 3 in Badminton, Gloucestershire

Bodkin House Hotel - This charming 17th century inn is full of historic character, furnished with oak panelling and boasting open fires and flagstone floors. Comfortable bedrooms combine traditional style with modern facilities. The restaurant and lounge are attractively decorated, and meals can also be taken in the bar. Located in 3 acres of land on the edge of the Badminton Estate, between the M4 and M5, this cosy little hotel with a rich history is situated close to Bath, Bristol and the Cotswolds.

The Old House At Home - This traditional, ivy-clad country free house close to Bath has beautiful boutique rooms and is just 2 miles (3.2 km) from picturesque Castle Combe. The Old House at Home was once winner of the National Pub Caterer of The Year and now serves food highly commended by the AA. Badminton, home to the Badminton Horse Trials, is close to The Old House at Home. The gorgeous 5-star rooms have wet rooms, rain showers, plasma TVs, internet access and stunning soft furnishings.

Cross Hands Hotel - Just minutes from junction 18 of the M4, Cross Hands Hotel is a charming 14th-century posting house with a pub and restaurant. The Cross Hands restaurant is relaxed, spacious and warm. Its interesting food has an excellent reputation. The charming oak-beamed Beaufort Bar has traditional ales, tasty bar food and an open fireplace. The Queen sheltered at the hotel during a blizzard in 1981. For those who like spooky history, the cellars were once used to house convicted criminals sentenced to death by 'Bloody' Judge Jeffreys.