Whether you're planning to explore the Cotswolds countryside, relax on a weekend getaway, or celebrate a special occasion, Cotswold House - recently named Independent Hotel of the Year 2005 at the prestigious Catey Awards - promises to offer you an unforgettable stay.

The elegant Regency building - in that distinctive honey coloured Cotswold stone - sits in the centre of attractive Chipping Campden, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and its owners Ian and Christa Taylor have created a clever blend of period ambience and contemporary dcor, including all modern conveniences.

The latest award is not the only accolade Cotswold House has picked up recently - it was also named Cond Nast Johansen's Most Excellent Country Hotel 2005, and won the Best Lighting category in the European Hotel Design Awards 2004.

The sumptuous bedrooms and suites offer far more than individual design, bespoke furniture and original artwork. Guests are treated like royalty with an astonishing array of special finishing touches including beds that mould to the body's shape, a pillow 'menu', hot tubs, a television in the bathroom...you can even select your own mini-bar drinks, and during the 'cocktail hour', staff will deliver canaps to your room as you dress for dinner.

Private cottages, suites and junior suites are also available, and the Old Grammar School Suite provides the ultimate in private luxury. In the style of a two-bedroom apartment, the suite features its own drawing room with carved stone fireplaces, a kitchen and two bathrooms, all decorated with antique furniture and luxurious accessories.

This suite can be booked for a private cocktail party, business entertaining, or a romantic assignation - you can even 'steal' one of the main hotel's chefs for the night. You could be forgiven for not wanting to leave your room, but there is much more to the Cotswold House experience.

Two restaurants, one elegant and one informal, offer a wide choice of delicious dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients where possible, while the cocktail bar is an ideal place to relax after a day of sightseeing. Guests can also dine in the venue's sister hotel, the Noel Arms, right across the square.

Outside, the terrace bar and tranquil landscaped gardens provide more opportunities to unwind in a gorgeous setting, making Cotswold House a perfect location to get married - the hotel holds a license for civil weddings. Exclusive use of the hotel is available for conferences and event days as well as marriages.

Cotswold House, The Square, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AN

Tel: 01386 840330 www.cotswoldhouse.com