There are plenty of fine places to stay in the Cotswolds—Soho Farmhouse, in Chipping Norton; Thyme, in Southrop; Kate Moss’s place in Little Farringdon.
But there is only one Cirencester Estate. This Georgian-style manor has good looks to spare, thanks to a charming, highly personal interior design that includes colorful (but not garish) walls, bold fabrics, pottery of many varieties, an impressive collection of portraiture, and an array of antiques. Outdoors, a heated pool, an all-weather tennis court, a croquet lawn, and a lakeside sauna await. There’s even a landing pad for the helicopter, if you’re really going to go there.
