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A Cotswold manor house hotel set in a 60-acre estate and dating back to the early 1300s is hoping that planners back its bid to expand as part of a repackage – and new retail offer – for the venue.

A Cotswold manor house hotel set in a 60-acre estate and dating back to the early 1300s is hoping that planners back its bid to expand as part of a repackage – and new retail offer – for the venue.