Thyme

The place

One hundred and fifty acres of green in Southrop, where a cluster of 17th-century stone cottages became a Cotswolds getaway. The historic facades were left as they were; inside, everything is calm, elegant, neutral.

The 31 rooms and suites each carry their own personality, threaded with a floral, botanical theme — exquisite furnishings, antique objects, comfy bedding, a curated minibar.

An outdoor swimming pool waits in the grounds, and a spa with treatments and massages. At The Ox Barn, the kitchen celebrates seasonal local produce; at the Baa Bar, botanical cocktails are built from homemade cordials and herbs.