The Hare and Hounds is a charming country hotel in acres of well-tended gardens next to the Arboretum at Westonbirt. Excellent food and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere make this an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds and Bath, visiting historic houses and gardens, antique hunting in nearby Tetbury or to just unwind. There are 31 comfortable bedrooms, spacious lounges and squash, croquet and tennis. Guests staying at the hotel will be able to use Westonbirt School’s superb new indoor swimming pool, less than half a mile away for a discounted rate. The nearest railway station is Chippenham, 13 miles.