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5 star

Lords of the Manor

Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire · Hotel

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A 17th-century former rectory in eight acres of gardens at Upper Slaughter, with a three AA rosette restaurant and four AA red stars.

What's nearby

  • St Peter's Church next door
  • No 1 The Square next door
  • Warden's Way next door
  • Lower Farm 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

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Accessibility

  • Accessible parking

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor occupies a seventeenth-century rectory in Upper Slaughter, one of the quietest of the well-known Cotswold villages and one that has changed remarkably little in a century. The house sits in eight acres of gardens and parkland running down to the River Eye, with a lake, walled kitchen garden and views out to open countryside on every side. There is no through traffic and very little to do in the village itself, which is entirely the point.

Bedrooms are spread through the original house and a converted courtyard. They range from small classic doubles to the larger Lords Rooms in the oldest part of the building, which have king-size beds and look over the front garden towards the fields. Decoration is country-house rather than contemporary: antiques, heavy fabrics, good linen. Bathrooms have been updated throughout. The house is old, so room shapes and sizes differ a lot and it is worth discussing options at the time of booking.

The restaurant is the reason many people come. It holds three AA rosettes and has been a serious fine-dining destination for years, with tasting menus alongside a shorter carte and a wine list of real depth. Breakfast is cooked to order and taken looking out over the garden. There is a comfortable drawing room and bar for pre-dinner drinks, and afternoon tea in the garden in summer.

The hotel holds four AA red stars and is consistently placed among the top country-house hotels in Britain, with guest ratings around 9.3 out of 10. It suits couples and special occasions rather than families with young children, and walkers will find footpaths to Lower Slaughter and on to Bourton-on-the-Water directly from the grounds. Bed and breakfast doubles start from around 244 pounds, with the larger rooms and peak weekends considerably higher.

Reception hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

Gaurav Sharma

Incredible service, attentive staff (thank you Hannah, Emily, Neil, Ross, and everyone working there) who go far beyond even the already high expectations you might have. Utterly fairytale gardens, flawless rooms, and the dinner was so incredible we want to go back to have it a second evening - everything really is about as good as it gets. Believe the ratings - this is peak real Cotswolds in our opinion (so peaceful and beautiful and safe - this is what we Londoners get away for!) and we are spoiled for anything else now in the region. Accommodated our dog flawlessly too, and pricing isn't unreasonable at all for what you get - which is an experience you'll most definitely treasure for a lifetime.

2 months ago · via Google

Tim Smith

Visited lords of the manor at upper slaughter for Sunday lunch at the end of June 26. An idyllic Cotswold country Manor setting its own beautiful gardens. We came for a three-course Sunday lunch, and got an exceptionally well prepared and well presented Sunday lunch. 3 courses for around £40 set price. The starter was nice, the beef main course was some of the best beef that I have had in a long time presented with well cooked vegetables and roast potatoes and fantastic Yorkshire pudding. The creme brulee dessert was delicious. Add to this one of the best and finest stocked wine cellars. Add it all together it's a recipe for a fantastic 'fine dining' Sunday lunch.

a month ago · via Google

Rob Jones

A luxury hotel that truly delivers on top quality service from start to finish, with an extra special mention to the quality of the food. We dined in the main dining room for a 3-course meal and then the next evening in the Atrium, for the 10-course tasting menu and the food was exceptional. I must also add though breakfast did not disappoint either. We have nothing but positives to say about our stay and the staff know how to deliver top notch service. Long may it continue, highly recommended.

6 months ago · via Google

Itc

We chose this hotel specifically for a birthday weekend with our dog, based on their dog-friendly marketing. The first 24 hours were lovely, staff proactively offered our dog a chair at dinner and a sausage at breakfast. No complaints there. On day two, we were informed, mid-birthday celebration, that dogs are not allowed on furniture in common areas. A rule nobody mentioned at booking, check-in, or at any point during the previous 24 hours despite multiple staff interactions. When I pointed out that their own Instagram and guest photos showed dogs on the furniture, the response was vague at best. The Deputy GM’s (Hanna Sroka) email was polite. The in-person conversation was not. When I suggested they communicate this policy to future guests at booking, she told me that when I have my own hotel, I can run it however I like, and added that she considers herself very good at her job. The hotel is beautiful. The rest of the staff were warm and genuinely dog-loving. But unclear policies communicated poorly, and management unwilling to hear constructive feedback, is not what you want when you’ve driven to the Cotswolds to celebrate your dog’s birthday.

3 months ago · via Google

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Guests mention this hotel offers delicious food, including exceptional afternoon tea and a memorable tasting menu, with many highlighting the beautiful gardens and stunning views. They also appreciate the comfortable rooms and the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the staff for being friendly, welcoming, and attentive, often going above and beyond to provide excellent service.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Upper Slaughter, Cheltenham, GL54 2JD Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
Star rating
5 star
Guest score
9.3 / 10 (380 reviews)
Prices from
£244 per night
Good for children
No
Destination
Cotswolds