Whatley Manor
Malmesbury
- Spa
- Adults-only spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
A country house hotel near Malmesbury on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, known for its gardens and the Aquarias Spa.
About 38 min drive from Bristol
Hotel in Tetbury, Cotswolds
A farmhouse hotel and spa near Tetbury in the southern Cotswolds. The fireside hot tub in the spa courtyard is the image most people remember, and it is easy to reach from the M4 and M5.
| Hot tub | An outdoor hot tub in a lavender-lined courtyard beside an open fire, part of the spa. Shared. |
|---|---|
| Spa | Indoor pool, fireside hot tub, sauna and steam room. |
| Adults only | Not stated on the hotel's website. |
| Dogs | Not stated on the hotel's website. |
| Minimoon or romantic offer | None found when we checked. |
| Also worth knowing | Fireside outdoor hot tub. Indoor pool. |
Checked 2 November 2026 against the hotel's own website. Things change, so if something here is out of date, tell us.
Approximate driving time with no traffic, from each city centre. See how we work this out.
| Bristol | 34 min |
| Birmingham | 1h 32m |
| London | 2h 18m |
| Manchester | 2h 58m |
| Leeds | 3h 34m |
| Newcastle | 5h 09m |
| Glasgow | 6h 31m |
| Edinburgh | 6h 51m |
Not a private one. An outdoor hot tub in a lavender-lined courtyard beside an open fire, part of the spa. Shared.
The hotel's website did not say when we checked. Ask the hotel before booking.
We did not find a minimoon, honeymoon or romantic package on the hotel's website when we checked on 2 November 2026. Many hotels will add touches if you mention your wedding when you book.
Malmesbury
A country house hotel near Malmesbury on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, known for its gardens and the Aquarias Spa.
About 38 min drive from Bristol
Painswick
Book: George's Suite
A Palladian house turned boutique hotel in the hillside village of Painswick, near Stroud.
About 44 min drive from Bristol
Castle Combe
Book: Bullmead suite
A manor house hotel in its own parkland at Castle Combe, one of the best-known villages in the southern Cotswolds.
About 31 min drive from Bristol