Midway break,,,recomendatio ns,

It depends with both places whether you want town or country.

I really liked Buxton although we were staying in the country.

I see Cheltenham hotels are listed as Cotswolds although I wouldn't have thought that was in the Cotswolds myself.

Look at Trip Advisor .

Derbyshire is a huge county. Are you thinking of the Dales or the Peak District?
In the Peak District, there's a new luxury spa hotel in Buxton called the Buxton Crescent Hotel. It's a beautiful, new hotel with roof top swimming pool and Michellin rated restaurant in a conveniently situated small town that boasts Buxton Opera House, beautiful parkland, natural thermal waters and easy access to the White Peak.

I’m looking for a luxury 5 star hotel in the Cotswolds as well! I’ll follow this post with interest.