The boutique Cotswolds hotel with outdoor spa and clay pigeon shooting
Here's everything you need to know about the hotel including rooms and prices.
Where is the hotel?
Burleigh Court is in the heart of the Cotswolds near Stroud, overlooking the Golden Valley.
A free car park and street parking is available to guests.
What is the hotel like?
The hotel is a Grade-II listed manor house turned a 4* boutique hotel, dating back to the 1800s.
Its garden terrace is the perfect spot for sipping a cocktail while soaking up views of the Golden Valley.
The nature spa and grounds at Burleigh Court offer tranquillity, and the treatment hut sums up the perfect restorative weekend away.
What is there to do Burleigh Court?
The nature-themed wellness garden, which is new for spring, is a must.
The outdoor spa has been inspired by an ancient practice known as Nordic Cycle Therapy with hot saunas and cold plunge pools.
They also offer an afternoon tea (only £25) from Wednesday to Saturday.
If you fancy a shot into the countryside ways, you can have a clay pigeon experience (groups of 4+ start from £65pp).
What is there to eat and drink there?
With 2AA Rosettes, The Burleigh is an excellent restaurant, focusing on simple and seasonal grub cooked to a high standard.
Expect dishes like dry-aged steak served with rosemary sea salt chips and perfectly garlicky herb butter.
There's an excellent, weekly-changing tasting menu, available every Friday and Saturday night
What are the rooms like?
The cosy and comfortable top-notch rooms all vary in size.
The beds feature grand headboards, along with organic toiletries in the bathrooms while windows look over the hotel's four acres of greenery.
B&B rooms cost from £142 per night. Click here.
Is the hotel family-friendly?
There is a family suite which caters in size, and number of beds – including a snug area for the kids, and a large smart TV.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
Yes – in all public areas and bedrooms. They have Mobility 3 accreditation.
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