Feldon Valley in Lower Brailes, England

Feldon Valley sits on an 18-hole golf course designed for all skill levels, recognized by Oxfordshire's Club of the Year award in 2019. The course is set within scenic countryside, with greens that run well and a layout that challenges both beginners and experienced players. Guests can book professional lessons through the golf shop, and the clubhouse offers a bar and balcony seating overlooking the fairways.

Accommodation choices include modern lodge rooms with woodland or golf course views, as well as Main Lodge superior rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Each lodge room has a private balcony, a coffee machine, and homemade biscuits; all rooms are soundproofed and come without televisions, encouraging a digital detox. Pet-friendly lodges include a dog bed and bowls in the room, with guests able to dine with their dogs in the bar and restaurant.

The Kitchen restaurant serves a seasonal menu that changes to reflect locally sourced produce, with dishes such as venison Wellington and homemade granola. Breakfast includes a continental buffet with fresh fruit, overnight oats, and pastries, plus a full English with homemade baked beans and hash browns. The bar offers a cocktail list and outdoor fire pits with blankets, and there is a 24-hour residents' bar in the main hotel lounge.

Dogs are welcome in selected lodge rooms, which come supplied with a dog bed, bowls, and a welcome sausage at breakfast. The hotel also provides pet baskets and bowls in common areas, and guests can bring their dog into the bar and restaurant for meals. Outside, the grounds offer direct access to woodland walks and a sheep farm trail leading to the village of Lower Brailes.

The property has an automated check-in system, a 24-hour front desk, and electric vehicle charging stations in the car park. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, an emergency cord in bathrooms, and a lift to upper floors. Guests can also use the fitness suite (by appointment), book a spa treatment in a shepherd's hut, or borrow board games from reception.

Awards: Oxfordshire's Club of the Year 2019

Golf: 18-hole championship course with pro lessons

Rooms: Soundproofed lodges with balconies, no TVs for digital detox

Dining: Seasonal menu at The Kitchen, outdoor fire pits

Pets: Dog beds, bowls, and restaurant access included

Access: EV charging, wheelchair rooms, 24-hour reception