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The Royalist Hotel, Stow on the Wold

Deep in the heart of the Cotswolds lies a centuries-old secret waiting to be discovered - England's Oldest Inn, as verified by the Guinness Book of World Records.

The oldest building in Stow-on-the-Wold, one of the prettiest towns in the Cotswolds, the Royalist Hotel dates back to circa 947AD. For the benefit of travellers to England, this important building is now a luxurious yet good-value hotel, with 14 beautiful bedrooms and suites, and a fine-dining restaurant which has earned 2 AA Rosettes for its superb food.

Over its thousand year history, the Royalist has seen many alterations, but still retains many of its original features, as well as a traditional British pub, the "Eagle and Child", which looks out over bustling Digbeth Street in atmospheric Stow-on-the-Wold.

The hotel's 14 bedrooms range from the cosy and eccentric Porch Room, to the dramatic Maugersbury Suite, with its high vaulted ceilings and upstairs Jacuzzi bathroom. All the bedrooms are ensuite and well appointed, and some have features dating back many hundreds of years.

Blending contemporary design with ancient timbers and medieval fire places, the Royalist's award-winning restaurant, the 947AD, is at the heart of the hotel's justly deserved reputation for offering the finest in food, wine and service. The hotel is owned by Mark and Janine Vance, and they, and their team, extend a great welcome to visitors from the USA and further afield.

The Royalist hotel is well located at the centre of the Cotswolds, ideal for the stunning villages of Evesham, Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water (known as "Little Venice"), and Stow itself has a fantastic array of antique, craft and other speciality shops. For 2008, the Royalist is offering a "guaranteed dollar rate" for its accommodation, based on approximately $1.95 to £1, which makes it even better value!