Old Swan & Minster Mill

This luxurious complex, in an idyllic riverside setting, incorporates a 19th-century water mill holding 37 sleek, contemporary-design pads, and the 600-year-old pub opposite, with 15 charming period-style rooms. Guest amenities include tennis courts, cycle rental and a spa. The Old Swan serves excellent gastropub food (mains £14 to £28), including light pastas, daily fish, dinner game and lunchtime sandwiches.