Dormy House Hotel & Spa, Broadway, Cotswolds

The hotel is on a sweeping hill above beautiful Broadway, a 10-minute drive south, which offers a host of antique shops and cafes.

Dormy House is in the north of the Cotswolds AONB, close to Chipping Campden and a half hour's drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. The Cotswolds' second highest point, Broadway Tower, is a short walk away.
By car: The hotel is around 2 hours' drive from London, 1 hour from Birmingham and 1 hour from Oxford. There is private parking for guests.
By train: The nearest station to the hotel is Moreton-in-Marsh. Trains from London Paddington take 90 minutes. A taxi from the station takes 15 minutes. thetrainline.com

There's plenty to appeal to couples and families, and the hotel can be hired in entirety for weddings and special occasions. We love the Blue Lounge complete with blue shutters.

It lacks the large grounds you might expect at a country house hotel - there's just a small garden - and pricing is fairly steep, but repeat guests show Dormy House is still a favourite destination for urban escapees, as well as locals having a treat of a break. We love the combination of comfort and technology - you order room service from an iPad.

• Indoor Pool
• Spa
• Fitness suite
• Garden
• Outdoor dining
• Pet-friendly
• Family rooms
• Free Wi-Fi
• Room service
• Private parking

The colour combinations - particularly in throws and cushions - are brilliantly bold. Check out The Studio suite, newly created in 2020, which has its own vinyl collection.

Intimate Rooms, Comfy Rooms, Splendid Rooms, Top-Notch Rooms, Suites, Hot Tub Suites
Facilities include: king size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, free WiFi, tablet, TV, Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes and slippers, Temple Spa toiletries, safe, hairdryer, Muck Boot wellies

We love the theatricality of chefs at Mo. Try caramelised smoked duck breast with spiced beetroot at The Back Garden.

The Back Garden: kitchen garden and local produce, seasonal dishes, international cuisine. Open daily for dinner, 6-9.30pm. Mains from £16. Afternoon tea, Thursday-Sunday from 1.30-4pm.
The Potting Shed: brunch, lunch and lighter dishes. Al fresco dining. Two courses £19.50. Open daily 11am-9pm.
MO: chef's table experience, tasting menu. Closed until further notice but waiting list open. £110 per person, £55 wine pairing.