Ebury Hotel (Shortlist*)

Review

Close to cathedral and centre, Henry Mason's 'splendid' Victorian house (c. 1840) with original features. 'Spacious bedrooms; friendly staff; very good food.' 2 lounges, restaurant (French cuisine from Jean-Pierre Cabrol); indoor swimming pool. Background music. Wi-Fi. 2-acre grounds: 1-acre garden. Charlie the labradoodle ('promoted' to reception manager) has his own web page. 15 bedrooms; self-catering cottages. B&B £42.50--£60 per person; D,B&B £65--£75