Oak House No. 1

Glossy guesthouse blending rustic with rock star glam

Oak House No 1 rocks. Step inside this luxurious Georgian townhouse in the Cotswolds, and walk into a Chelsea designer den of jewel colours, lavish artworks and chic furnishings that’s bursting with visual Wow.

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Hit the spot
In the market town of Tetbury – antiques capital of the Cotswolds.

Come here for...
● Plenty of rock-chic sparkle – previous guests include singers, actors and showbiz types. ● Designer furnishings and flamboyant art. ● Complimentary cream tea on arrival.

Amenities
There's a delightful walled garden for al fresco drinks or tea.

Good to know
It’s for those who like their decor theatrical, rather than demure.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
Three suites and one double room.

Special features
Rooms are done out to the highest spec with cashmere throws, super-luxurious Frette or Ralph Lauren sheets complete with a pillow menu, iPod dock, Sky TV, DVD/CD player, silver tea set with cakes, and fluffy robes. You'll also find a complimentary gift to take home. Two suites have Aquavision TV for decadent soaks.

Pillow Talk
Bed down in the glamorous and opulent Cavalier bedroom, complete with four poster bed dressed in silks, fireplace and Murano glass. This can be booked with the adjacent book-lined Library room to form a two-bedroom suite. The Prince's suite has scarlet walls and huge four poster bed, while the light and bright Garden suite (our favourite) has a  country-house feel.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Dine in style en famille around the table with your fellow guests (and often your hosts) in the intimate and luxurious dining room amid huge chandeliers, bold and original contemporary art, deftly mis-matched chairs and silver tableware.

Dinners rustled up in the flagstoned kitchen (bookable in advance) include include rack of lamb with ratatouille and dauphinoise potatoes and meli melo – fish, mussels and king prawns in a saffron sauce. British classics include steak and kidney pie and mash, while imaginative starters include Scottish black pudding served with tarragon pea puree and crispy bacon.

Dining out
Just two minutes away is The Chef’s Table, a friendly bistro where you can watch a Michelin starred chef at work. The Tunnel House in Tetbury is another good choice, while for a traditional country pub head to The Wild Duck Inn at Ewen.

See & Do

See & Do
The market town of Tetbury is laden with antique shops (25 in total) and assorted foodie emporia. Prince Charles lives close by, so be sure to pop into the Highgrove shop on Long street or visit the Duchy Home Farm to stock up on organic eats.

Westonbirt Arboretum is just a few miles away – and perfect for summer picnics – as is the Beaufort polo club. There are Hunter wellies in the hallway ready for country walks, and your hosts will be happy to arrange polo outings, shooting lessons or car track days, with a champagne picnic to take with you.

Spa
A range of in house treatments such as Swedish massage, facials and manicures can be arranged in the dedicated treatment room downstairs.

Dates
May
For traditional British eccentricity, check out the Tetbury Woolsack race. Teams race each up a hill carrying a sack of wool.

April – September.
Move into High Society at Beaufort Polo Club which runs a series of high profile matches the summer months.

December
It doesn’t get much more Christmassy than the illuminations at Westonbirt Arboretum and the festive market in nearby Bath.

A complimentary gift in your room to take home, plus tea and cakes on arrival.

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