Stay at the Bay Tree hotel and relax in the garden with a jug of pimms, afternoon cream tea and a game of croquet. In the picture-postcard town of Burford, the southern gateway to the Cotswolds, is to be found the charming Bay Tree Hotel. Set amidst the celebrated ancient black and white timbered buildings and those constructed from the beautiful honey-coloured local stone, a scene is created which beyond doubt has an aura of yesteryear. Areas serviced: Worcesterwww.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.ukOrchard House/Crab Apple Way Vale Park, WR11 1GE

We are situated on the border between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, a mile off the A46, between Evesham and Tewkesbury, 5 miles from Evesham. Within a 15 mile radius are Cheltenham, Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester and Tewkesbury. Birmingham airport is within 45 minutes drive, as the hotel is just 7 miles from junction 9 of the M5. Areas serviced: Worcesterwww.dumbletonhall.co.ukDumbleton, WR11 7TS

The Hotel has 29 en-suite bedrooms all of which are non smoking. The Hotel has undergone a major refurbishment programme and prides itself on the improved facilities offered to its guests. The accommodation includes a four-posted bedroom and triple rooms suitable for family use. One room has been especially designed to accommodate disabled guests. Areas serviced: Worcesterwww.northwickhotel.co.ukWaterside, WR11 1BT

A 40 bedroom, 3 star privately owned hotel set in a quiet 2 1/2 acre garden in the centrally located market garden town of Evesham (handy for Cotswolds, Stratford, Malverns). Listed in the Daily Telegraph as one of the 10 best hotels in the British Isles and in the Independent & Observer as one of the top 50 in Britain (only one other hotel in the land has been so honored), the Evesham Hotel offers excellent value for money. Areas serviced: Worcesterwww.eveshamhotel.comCoopers La, WR11 1DA

The Lords Group is a collection of individual hotels with stylish interiors and an understanding of what our guests actually want. Located around the country each of the hotels has its own character but all are experienced in exceeding the expectations of the modern hotel guest and business traveller. Areas serviced: Worcesterwww.salfordhall.co.ukAbbots Salford, WR11 8UT

The Riverside Hotel is a unique and privately owned hotel set in a beautiful location with spectacular views overlooking the River Avon. The hotel can be found along a secluded, private drive, within the original 12th century Deer Park of Evesham Abbey. Wedding and conference facilities, special occasion parties, piano recitals, summertime barbecues on decks overlooking the river, guest chef appearances, special Italian and Greek fine wine/champagne nights are just some of the exciting events to be held at The Riverside. Areas serviced: Worcesterwww.river-side-hotel.co.ukThe Parks Aldington, WR11 8JP