This gracious 18th century house enjoys an unrivalled position on the banks of the River Severn in the historic Roman city of Worcester. In the 19th century this beautiful property was the family home of Benjamin Williams Leader, the artist whose painting "February Fill Dyke" is often used to illustrate Christmas cards. Landscape artist John Constable was a friend and frequent visitor, and found inspiration from the idyllic setting of terraced gardens overlooking the riverwww.diglishousehotel.co.ukRiverside/Severn St, WR1 2NF

Surely the most beautiful luxury family hotel in the whole of the Midlands. A luxury family idyll, loved by children and parents alike, this imposing Queen Anne Mansion is set in beautiful gardens and ten acres of mature parkland in the heart of rural Worcestershire, with stunning views over the Teme Valley. Typically, there is plenty for children of all ages. The 'littlies?? have there own Den, a wonderful supervised playroom, stocked with all sorts of toys and activities. For older children, there??s an impressive range of children??s play equipment; a trampoline, table tennis table, playstations and Xboxes.www.theelmshotel.comStockton Rd Abberley, WR6 6AT

This English town house hotel boasts the air of elegant and discreet luxury. This quality hotel offers excellent service and comfort conducive to relaxation and sheer pleasure. The Fownes Hotel is only a two minute walk from Worcester city centre, offering quality of service and comfort. Formally a Victorian glove factory, the hotel is situated by Birminghams canal.www.fownes-hotel.activehotels.comCity Walls Rd, WR1 2AP

At Whitehouse Hotels we have taken a fresh approach to hospitality - offering superb accommodation and excellent facilities at value for money prices, all backed up by great food and service too. Whitehouse Hotels have three convenient locations in the Heart of England where you??ll find all that you need to make your stay a pleasure, from quality surroundings to attentive service. Great for business or for leisure so exceed your expectations and choose a Whitehouse Hotel for your next stay.www.whitehousehotels.com62 Foregate St, WR1 1EA

Welcome to County Hotel, located in a secluded area of the ancient Epping Forest. Complementing the famous forest are a multitude of nearby historical sites. Chingford boasts the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge from when the area was the Tudor??s hunting patch! The old market town of Waltham Abbey dates back to 1035. Even older are the iron age hill fort settlements of Ambresbury Banks and Loughton Camp, which both lie within the forest itself.www.countyhotelwoodford.co.ukElgar House/Shrub Hill Rd, WR4 9EE

We have a range of comfortable bedrooms, all en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, colour television, radio, direct dial telephone and a jar full of home-made biscuits. Relax in the atmosphere of a traditional coaching inn, enjoy home-produced food, and explore the local countryside. Bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast rates are available. All rates include Full English Breakfast and VAT.www.the-talbot.co.ukKnightwick, WR6 5PH

The hotel name originates from many years ago when the oldest part of the building was used as the collecting house for the tithes gathered from one hundred districts in the country. From this has grown the present twenty seven bedroom hotel, offering the very highest standard of accommodation, banqueting and conference facilities, with a fine restaurant providing the best choice of locally sourced produce, grown by neighbouring farms for our extensive a la carte menu.www.100house.co.ukWorcester Rd Great Witley, WR6 6HS

The White Lion Hotel, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire. Dating from 1510 the hotel offers award winning cuisine, bed and breakfast and comfortable accommodation in the heart of this lovely riverside town.www.whitelionhotel.biz21 High St Upton-upon-Severn, WR8 0HJ