The best hotels in the Cotswolds 2026

From the front, Dormy House Hotel & Spa is every inch the classic honey-hued manor house, but behind the doors lies a carefully curated world of food, fireside lounging and standout wellness that far exceeds expectations. Step through the reception rooms, where roaring fires, leather armchairs, muddy boots and a refreshingly informal ‘no-front-desk’ welcome set the tone.

The House Spa is the undeniable star. Its thermal suite invites hours of gentle drifting between steam rooms, saunas and hot-and-cold experiences, including a bracing snow shower and a forest-mist drench shower infused with essential oils. Outside, a bubbling hot tub awaits, best enjoyed as mist rises into the often-blustery British air. Dining at The Back Garden, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, delivers exactly what you’d hope for from a refined country hotel: modern British cooking rooted in superb local produce, with estate-grown vegetables and locally reared meat taking centre stage. After long walks across the surrounding hills and a few blissful hours in the spa, the bedrooms are a welcome reprive. Bright, calm and quietly luxurious with roll-top baths, thick robes make the idea of check-out hard to come to terms with. Breakfast is indulgent, with generous spreads of cheeses, compotes, overnight oats, granola and fresh fruit, alongside classic à la carte favourites like eggs royale and hearty house specials, including the aptly named ‘Fully Dormy’ for those with an appetite for the day ahead. Chloe Laws

Address: Willersey Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LF
Prices: From about £350 per night