Cirencester The Wild Duck Inn

In the tranquil Cotswold village of Ewen, the 16th-century Wild Duck Inn offers elegant 4-star rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD players. There is a garden terrace for al fresco dining.

Some of the individually designed rooms have a stylish four-poster bed, and all have tea/coffee facilities. The Grouse Room lounge has a cosy fireplace, and there is free Wi-Fi in the public areas.

Featuring old beams and portraits, the warm dining room at The Wild Duck serves a modern European and British menu. The chefs use local, organic produce, including some meats from the Highgrove Estate. The Post Horn Bar serves traditional ales and wine.

Surrounded by the Cotswold Water Park, The Wild Duck Inn is close to 80 different lakes. Local activities include fishing, jet-skiing and sailing, and Cirencester is just 3 miles away.