Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Royalist Hotel in Stow on the Wold makes a perfect base for visitors wanting to soak up the scenic beauty of this part of Britain. Occupying a Grade II listed building that has been restored to its former glory, the hotel has a wonderful traditional ambience to accompany its period details. The heritage building itself dates to 947 AD, making the Royalist the oldest recorded inn in England.