Lords of the Manor- Upper Slaughter, England

And thawing of the Andes melts in kisses and mornings on the steppe, beneath the dominion of stars that fall in dust, as night goes stumbling with bleat growing ever paler, through the village.

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This beautifully preserved 17th-century former rectory is set quietly amid eight acres of parkland with a lake and formal gardens on the edge of the picturesque village of Upper Slaughter. Guest rooms vary in size and all are handsomely decorated with traditional chintz and fine period pieces. Some of the rooms have four-poster beds, and satellite TV is available. The hotel's public rooms are comfortably furnished and guests have a choice of sitting rooms for relaxation. The elegant and spacious dining room overlooks the walled gardens and terrace and offers excellent cuisine and an extensive selection of wines. Fishing and croquet are offered at the hotel. Sightseers can visit nearby Blenheim Palace, the Roman City of Bath, the gardens of Hidcote and Kiftsgate, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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