Dormy House Hotel

Totally exceptional

Beautifully maintained

Fantastic staff, spa facilities and accommodation.

Stunning accommodation and beautiful location. The layout was just stunning, with lots of cosy areas to sit, such a relaxing place. The spa facilities were fantastic too. Overall felt like a very special place. The staff were exceptional! Everyone we met went above and beyond - thank you to everyone for making our stay so lovely.

I loved my stay. It was the perfect combination of a charming historical building with modern amenities.

It was perfect.

Beautiful property on the outskirts of Broadway, The Cotswolds. Calm peaceful rooms to relax and unwind and surroundings with wonderful facilities- pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and showers. Perfect for our honeymoon.

Très belle hôtel, personnels chaleureux, accueillant et attentionnés, bar et restaurant au top !

We have just returned from our second 3 night stay at Dormy House. Once again it was perfect from start to finish. We stayed in The Hot Tub Suite, which was just wonderful. The whole hotel and spa is spotlessly clean, with so many thoughtful touches to enhance your stay. The staff are amazing and always go the extra mile to ensure you are having a lovely time. We will definitely be back.

This is my favourite place to go for a night away to escape life. It's small but so perfectly formed and always peaceful. We went away just for a night for a significant wedding anniversary - we only live half an hour away but Dormy transports you right out the mundane the minute you check in. The delightful and very helpful Taylor showed us around and to our room and surprised us with a room up grade and some chilled champagne. Pre-prandials are expertly and imaginately created in the cosy bar - I had a super cocktail and my husband was able to try some great wine as they use the coravin system so you dont need to buy the whole bottle of something really good. Dinner was deliciously and charmingly served by the wonderful staff. Dining room is really elegant and you are spaced apart from other dinners so you don't have to overhear other people's dinner chat. Our bedroom was very clean, stylish and comfortable and the little outside terrace was perfect - even down to the chair cushions and the visiting robin. Slept like a log! Used the spa the next day - I have used the spa lots of times before and it never fails to deliver - peace, quiet and calm - great sauna/steam/snow machine and as the weather was balmy we enjoyed the outside space and the plunge pool. Can't forget to mention breakfast which was - surprise surprise, ten out of ten. So well done Dormy for providing the perfect shot in the arm. I had been to Soho Farmhouse the day before for a swim and lunch and it was rammed and whilst the offer is totally different there, I was very grateful for the tranquility and wonderful service we had at Dormy during a hot and busy Cotswolds August.

Beautifully decorated and lobby staff- Rebecca- great.

Spa- attendant wasn’t great

Dormy House was perfect for our girls trip to the Cotswolds. It was fully modern (including air conditioned which was a must for us in the summer), while still keeping all of the countryside charm. The food was impeccable. We stayed for breakfast every morning and enjoyed dinner one night. The spa services were lovely—exactly what we needed for our jet lag. The town of Broadway itself is adorable and full of great shops and restaurants.

This is a very charming hotel. We stayed in a Top Notch room that was spacious & clean with a small terrace & nice view of the back garden. The bed was very comfortable and the pillows were excellent. The bathroom was nice with a spacious shower & overhead shower head and handheld option. It was nice to come back from our days touring the Cotswolds to sit on the Shed’s patio and have a drink to toast our day. Very quiet and peaceful. The Back Garden served delicious breakfasts and dinners. The breads, cheese souffle, steamed courgetti flower were all excellent to start our dinners. The fillet of cod was excellent & perfectly tender. The chalk-stream trout was also very good. Others had the chicken & ham hock pie and said it was also very good. The atmosphere is really nice. We had dinner at MO one evening and it was really fun interacting with the chef and others around the table. The food was excellent and the wine pairing suggestions were very good. We toured the spa which is beautiful, but unfortunately did not give ourselves enough time to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again if we are fortunate to visit the area again.

Not crowded, very quiet and felt like a holiday home. Staff were very friendly and made my husband’s birthday special. We are so grateful for the hospitality, food and personal service. The food and drinks were delicious!

Better quality of cocktails at night. Day service drinks were definitely more spot on. Maybe longer hours to use spa facilities, at least 12pm on the day of checkout.

Spa

Overcooked bacon at breakfast, slow lunch service, putside seating by road, unjustified high price

Fabulous hotel, restaurant & Spa 👍

WiFi not good

I was given a gift voucher for an overnight stay at Dormy House including breakfast & money towards dinner for my 40th birthday. What a wonderful 24 hours myself & my husband had! We arrived at 12pm and enjoyed an afternoon in the spa- all of the facilities were very clean & felt luxurious. It was quite quiet which meant we could use all of the facilities at our leisure without it feeling busy. We especially liked the snow shower! We enjoyed a light lunch & drink in The Green House. Special mention to Max who was friendly & professional. When we went to collect our room key, we were informed that we had been upgraded to a courtyard suite- what a very special treat this was! We had 2 bathrooms, a sitting room & a bedroom with an extremely comfortable bed. The complimentary snacks & drinks were super and the bottle of champagne gifted for my birthday was great! Thank you for arranging this. The toiletries in the bathrooms are excellent & smell divine! Our dinner was absolutely delicious- the raspberry soufflé was the best dessert I’ve had in a long time and my husband said the pea & basil risotto was fabulous. The service in The Back Garden was exceptional- we were seated next to a large group & were asked if we wanted to be moved to a quieter table. We didn’t move but both commented on how nice it was that our needs were so closely thought of. Breakfast this morning was of equally high standard- an excellent wide choice on both the self-service & cooked options. At no point in either meal did we feel rushed or that anything would be too much trouble. All of the staff we came into contact with were very friendly & helpful. The cookies & water on departure were much appreciated. An excellent stay! We hope to return to soon and would highly recommend Dormy House to everyone!

Faultless, staff lovely, beautiful setting, very comfortable, super stylish interiors.

Could have had the football on!!! Really nothing, all good.

The Dormy house is Old English charm at its finest. So many cosy rooms to enjoy. The spa is exceptional, and treatments were superb

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Dormy House Hotel is in an amazing location within the Cotswolds, and I would definitely choose it again when staying in the Broadway area. They have two sister properties nearby, but Dormy really felt like the standout of the bunch. Breakfast in the garden area was absolutely wonderful and delicious, with vegetarian-friendly options available upon request. The staff were all extremely sweet and welcoming, which made the stay feel even more special. The rooms were very clean and well kept, with comfortable beds and nice showers. The pool was pristine, and the spa area was excellent, with a great sauna, steam room, snow machine, rain shower, and more. There were also thoughtful touches throughout the stay, like complimentary cookies each day and a daily beverage in the lobby area. The Hawkstone cider was delicious as well. We also really enjoyed lunch on the deck overlooking the pretty field across the way. Overall, Dormy House was a beautiful, relaxing, and memorable place to stay in the Cotswolds. Highly recommended.

We travel quite a bit and I would have to rank our experience at the Dormy as top five. The setting is absolutely amazing, the hotel is historic, but renovated. The service was outstanding, and we are still talking about the meals that we had there, absolutely delicious. The rooms were excellent in the whole property was kept extremely clean. We enjoyed strolls near the property in the evening and the location to visit other villages was excellent. We highly highly recommend staying here!

The property is beautifully maintained and the English countryside setting is perfect. The hotel itself is gorgeous, exactly what you would imagine for a luxury retreat.

Everything was perfect.

Simply beautiful and inviting

Not one thing

We went for our anniversary and the staff made it feel very special. The Spa was lovely and quiet, and felt well maintained. The food was good.

The Back Garden Restaurant is by far the best restaurant in the North Cotswolds. We visit very often and it never disappoints. The Cheese Souffle is a must. All their dishes are amazing and we bring all our friends here. The garden itself is wonderful and has a vegetable patch used by the restaurant. You can sit outside too.

Our stay was pleasant: interactions with staff were good, spa facilities were decent, food was good and I enjoyed the variety at breakfast (particularly juice, smoothie and coffee options) but nothing felt very luxury. For the same price or slightly more, I think we could have a much more luxe experience elsewhere. We had booked a ‘splendid room’ but it fell quite far short of the pictures on the website (appreciate rooms will vary in a property like this) and did not come with a walk-in shower or ‘marble set bathtub’ as described. Instead it had a small bathroom with an average shower in bath set up that actually required bending around the sink to get into and out of, and a shower head that would be too low for anyone close to 6ft - it was tight for me! Some of the skirting was also quite grubby. Cookies and water at checkout were a nice touch, as were snacks etc in the room, but would have appreciated better hair tools in the spa. While you can request robes in the spa, I also think it would be better to have them available than expect guests to take them from their rooms or walk through bars/past restaurants etc in swimwear and robe. I think this is a good example of where more attention to detail in terms of the guest experience is needed to match the pricing. Struggled with rating as nothing was really ‘bad’ but for the prices I expected more. I think you need to stay for a few nights to properly experience this property and make use of the lounges etc, but I’m not sure it’s value for money.

Stunning. Gorgeous hotel, great facilities, food and staff.

Nothing. Couldn’t fault it

We have previously visited for afternoon tea and were really looking forward our visit. A beautiful building and location and staff were very polite. This visit wasn’t a patch on the previous. Scones were dry, overcharging for water plus the discretionary service charge. Once we returned home, we were both ill.

This place is a must stay! Absolutely beautiful, relaxing and an experience in itself! We dined at MO for the tasting menu one night and it was a fun, interactive experience. The other nights we dined at the hotel restaurant and everything we ate was delicious. The breakfast is also top notch and the shed offers a great place for an afternoon tea, or cocktail and light bites. The hotel staff was attentive, welcoming and professional and the property grounds are immaculate! This place is worth staying at for the experience if you want a quiet, peaceful place to escape. Location is near Broadway as well as drivable to the Cotswold Distillery if you want a fun day activity/tour. The rooms were generous in the suites and the spa was also relaxing and very well set up. Access to the sauna/pool area as a hotel guest was an added bonus to recharge and the dining space off the space is a great spot to enjoy the sun, and sip on your tea, coffee or drink of choice over sweet treats or lunch! Everything is added to your room so you don't have to worry about carrying around a form of payment and makes for a luxurious, relaxing stay! We will be back!

The view from the restaurant into the garden was exquisite.

The waiter forgot about us at dinner so I had to go and ask for a menu. Similar thing happened at breakfast.

Dormy House is a regular haunt for lunch for us in the Bar Restaurant. A simple Menu but beautifully done. Sitting on the Terrace on a Summers Day ,set in fantastic countryside, is just perfect! I had the Prawn Sandwich , packed with Prawns and super flavours . Mrs T the Caesar Salad , brilliant and the best I’ve tasted . Super quality ingredients. Finished with two scoops of their ice cream . The Apple flavour was really stunning. Always memorable and a quality experience at Dormy - Thank you

Outstanding place to stay. The staff were exceptionally attentive. The hotel is beautiful. It's lovely short hike into the town of Broadway, through fields where sheep are grazing. It's everything you imagine the Cotswolds to be!!!

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The peacefulness of the property is what stood out the most. Having spent an incredible few days in London, the setting at the Dormy House was exactly what we were looking for.

The quaint layout, fabulous food & beverage and kind and helpful staff

Breakfast excellent location good

Value for money. Not much atmosphere or feel good factor

The grounds and property were stunning and a joy for the senses. The food was well made and had a strong variety, which does not always happen. Going to lunch at their sister hotel was also fabulous. Shout out to Amy C. who met our needs with grace and efficiency.

Another fabulous stay at Dormy House Hotel

We’ve just returned from a fantastic two night stay, celebrating a ‘big’ birthday. I did a lot of research beforehand in an effort to find the right hotel - luxurious with spa, excellent food and great service - and I have to say Dormy House certainly met if not exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived and were greeted in the car park it was all smooth sailing. What a lovely touch that is. We really felt welcomed. The staff are hugely professional yet friendly and helpful. All are knowledgeable and willing to put the guests first should anything be requested. We felt very well looked after throughout our stay. Dinner at MO was excellent and tremendous fun. We would highly recommend trying it. I’m pescatarian and the meat course was swapped out for me with no fuss ( the replacement dish was delicious.) Breakfasts and another evening meal in The Back Garden were also excellent and thoroughly enjoyed. Staff here were delightful too. Despite looking for a luxury hotel I didn’t want one with a stuffy atmosphere and Dormy House get this spot on. Excellent attention to detail without fuss and always with a smile. Bedrooms were fantastic and delivered exactly what we were looking for. Thank you to the housekeeping staff who looked after us incredibly well. Great turn down service. Spa was luxurious and not overly busy. Wonderful facial! The surrounding area offers lots of interesting walks and places to visit: Broadway and Broadway Tower, Batsford Arboretum, Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh, Hidecote and Sezincote. Lots and lots to do. So, in conclusion, a really memorable weekend. We are already planning a return visit.

It’s a beautiful property with well character and style

As in most old buildings you get a bit of noise between the floors

Very pretty . Good spa

Never answered the phone so could never resolve issues . Communication was very poor.

La cama muy cómoda Desayuno de calidad Muy bien ubicado

En el baño la ducha era muy muy baja y tienes que agachar mucho la cabeza para poder mojarla

the Dormy house is a stunning hotel with a relaxed atmosphere in five star surroundings. The food is excellent, the staff exceedingly kind and it is a welcoming experience

While all the amenities of the hotel are superb, our room could have been better. For such a high end hotel, our room lacked a certain luxury. I do not know if it is like this in the main house but the walls are very thin, the bathroom small and the room was austere for such a nice hotel. We chose Dormy house because the rooms were more modern than some of the dated old manors so in that sense it is great, but after experience the STUNNING main areas, the rooms lack a little of that same luxury

As we pulled in and parked a gentleman, Adrian, came along to welcome us and offer any assistance we would like with bags. This is when you know your somewhere that cares about its customers. Check in with Vicky was smooth and swift with just enough time to sip the welcome refreshment before being given a quick tour and accompanied to our room, again with offers of your luggage magically making its own way there if you so wish. The Spa is stunning and a great place to relax for a while before getting ready for dinner. The standout highlight for us was dinner in MO and it was everything we hoped it would be, thanks in no small part to both Marius and Mat who made the evening fly past with sublime food, drinks, enjoyable banter and a true emphasis on ensuring the guests enjoyed the evening. Or genuine thanks to them both. After a comfy nights sleep unbelievably it was time to eat again and breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choice.

My husband and I spent two nights at Dormy House Hotel, and it truly felt less like staying at a hotel and more like being welcomed into a friend’s beautiful country home—just with added luxury. From the moment we arrived, everything about the place felt warm, cozy, and genuinely inviting. The hotel itself is full of charm, with thoughtfully designed spaces that make it easy to relax and unwind. Our room was both comfortable and beautifully decorated, striking that perfect balance between rustic character and modern comfort. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the food. Everything we had was delicious, but the scones deserve a special mention—they were hands down the best we’ve ever eaten. The spa was another standout experience—it truly melted all our stresses away. We’d highly recommend setting aside time not just to enjoy the facilities, but also to indulge in some of the treatments. It added such a relaxing and restorative element to our stay. We also loved getting out to explore the surrounding countryside. The hotel kindly lent us wellies and provided very detailed maps, which made our walks all the more enjoyable. The scenery was stunning—peaceful, picturesque, and exactly what you hope for in the Cotswolds. We’d highly recommend the walk to Broadway Tower and a visit to the nearby village of Broadway—both are absolutely worth it. What really made our stay special, though, was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, and Megan in particular stood out. She was always cheerful and consistently went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and well looked after. We left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and already talking about when we might return. We couldn’t recommend Dormy House more highly

I loved the restaurant as well as all the different living rooms with fireplaces.

The fact that it really wasn't walkable to Broadway to shop or eat & no transportation to take us back & forth.

Dormy House is a lovely place to stay. What stood out most was how friendly and helpful the staff were. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel really welcome and were always on hand if we needed anything, which made the whole stay feel easy and relaxed. The grounds are beautiful as well, really well looked after and peaceful. It’s the kind of place where you can just wander around or sit and switch off for a bit. The spa was a highlight too. It’s clean, well set up and has everything you’d want for a proper unwind. It felt like a bit of an escape. If you’re looking to relax, this is a great place to do so. Overall we had a really nice stay and would definitely go back.

This place exudes class, from the moment you pull into the car park with the perfectly manicured topiary to first introductions. The young lady who welcomed us was both friendly and professional, the theme continued throughout. We brought our own champagne to have before dinner, it was delivered exactly on time,perfectly chilled with two sparkling glasses. The young man who served us at dinner was perfect with a low profile but always available for any queries. Even the staff in the spa were attentive and friendly. Breakfast perfect. Perfect stay, back soon. n.b Some beds in the spa seemed to have been reserved unoccupied for long periods, might be worth keeping an eye on this. Should be 6/5.

We loved our stay. I wanted to give a special thank you to Megan for helping to organise my engagement proposal and the team did a fabulous job helping out and making us feel at home. The spa and range of eating options was also excellent!

Perfect

Missed the Bloody Mary station. Not the end of the world but had been looking forward to our return to enjoy it but it was no longer.

Me and my friends visited for afternoon tea. The food and service exceeded our expectations and we would love to visit again when we are in the area. Staff were attentive, the food was just amazing. very happy overall.

I wouldn’t advise staying here with kids. I found the staff cold towards us and completely ignored our children like they were invisible. Reception staff can barely smile and give an air of pretentiousness. It was particularly bad at dinner, I didn’t see one smile or ounce of friendliness from the waiters. They all seemed to look like they hated their job. The fire alarm went off one night at 1am, it was ringing loudly in every room and in the hallways. My husband went down to see and he could smell smoke, there was a man there that said the problem had been rectified. In the morning no one at the hotel even mentioned the alarm had gone off. No one at reception or breakfast and there was no note posted to apologise. It was really odd. Another odd thing was they don’t hand you a bill after you eat at the bar or restaurant so you never know how much you spent (also means you can’t tip them which might be why everyone looks so disgruntled!), they just put it on your room. You have to explicitly ask to have the bill and even then they look at you perplexed as to why you want it. The pool area does not have enough seats. We never got a seat. For the price charged it was overall a highly disappointing experience. Positives: - There were 2 people that were very friendly towards us; the young woman who was blonde and slim that worked on reception, she seemed to only be there on one day during our stay. The other person was the lady at breakfast with short hair. She was really lovely and very warm. - Housekeeping kept the room clean and to a high standard.

The location was convinient, the 10 minute walk to the beach was wonderful. Our room was clean with the most comfortable bed we have ever stayed in. The view of the fields and sea was lovely. The atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was friendly, welcoming and relaxed. The food was of a high standard and was delicious. The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Overall a lovely stay, highly recommend, will definately stay again. Thank you.

Beautiful cotswold vibes

High price points

My daughter and I have just spent a night at Dormy house. What a beautiful hotel and spa! We had such a warm welcome, From professional hard-working staff. Everyone had a ready smile and it was a beautiful experience from beginning to end. The spa is beautifully clean, warm with plenty of space. My daughter announced that her facial was the best she had ever had! Our room was very comfortable clean with gorgeous toiletries. The beds were seriously cosy and comfy. Our evening meal was delicious and could not fault it as was our breakfast. We will definitely be returning, what a special time, well done everyone you’re doing a fantastic job! X

I live locally but have never found the time to visit Dormy House. On my last drive past, I promised myself a treat. And what a treat it turned out to be. My partner & I booked in for an evening meal in the Back Garden Restaurant and upon our arrival, were instantly struck by the homely atmosphere. Lovely, truly lovely. Always a good start. We were greeted by polite, cheerful hosts who were genuinely smiling and obviously enjoying their travail. Again, lovely. Excellent in fact. The restaurant itself is very restful, scrupulously clean, tables just so, cushions plumped & placed, interesting art work and well, just perfect for us. We had loads of fun choosing our food from the interesting and varied menu and once we had arrived at something resembling a decision(!), our knowledgeable hosts answered any questions we had. The food itself was superb, nothing more, nothing less. Superb. Colourful, imaginative, flavoursome, technically perfect (souffle to die for, hate that phrase, but it WAS delish!), cooked to order, presented beautifully, indeed a word I would use is standout. My partner is an accomplished cook and a professional baker and she was enraptured. Job done! So all of this is great, but the experience is also in the detail and I couldn't help but notice how polished the cutlery was (not a watermark upon any item in our hard water area), the choice of glasses with their myriad textures, colours and styles, the crisp napkins, the glowing candles, the perfect cushions, the cleanliness, even the design of the plates we were eating from. All very carefully orchestrated and for this diner, all very much appreciated. And as for our hosts Rebecca & Ilinca, well, they were just sublime. So very keyed in to their job, it was like witnessing a ballet, so very professional but not aloof at all as some exponents of this art can be. They were both superb. Truly. And however good everything else might be, it's all tied tightly together by those people at the front of the house who work so tirelessly so that people like me can have a few hours respite from the world and its troubles. And for that Rebecca & Ilinca, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. There's a new menu coming out in March, so I'll be back to visit this wonderful homage to culinary perfection. Thank you all so very much for a wonderful experience from the both of us. You are quite literally the best.

We visited Dormy House for dinner recently, on a very cold damp evening. As soon as you enter you are greeted by friendly staff and many sitting rooms all beautifully decorated and all with roaring real fires. The restaurant is very cosy and comfortable and the food was beautiful. It was lovely to meet a waiter who used to work in another hotel that we go to, so it was good to catch up. I would definitely recommend Dormy House as every time we go it is consistently good.

What a fantastic experience! This was a bit treat for me and my partner for our anniversary and it was 100% worth it. The hotel was beautiful and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The spa was amazing and spotless. The great thing is it wasn’t over crowded- they want to give their guests the best experience so there is plenty of room in the spa. My treatment was fantastic. Dinner was delicious. I could not fault it in anyway !

Beautiful decor and relaxing atmosphere. The spa is lovely and the staff were all so friendly.

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Very spacious. Well furnished.

Very clean and stylish . Excellent spa facilities and amazing restaurant

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Mo was a fantastic experience Great food from Joe Great wine knowledge from Lucas

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Such a lovely experience. My daughter treated us to an overnight stay package for our anniversary, and it was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Our bedroom was spotless and smelled lovely, with a thoughtful touch of a handwritten note and prosecco waiting for us. The spa facilities were outstanding and immaculately clean. One blonde lady at the spa seemed a little uninterested, which we chose to overlook; however, the other lady was absolutely lovely and made us feel very special, so thank you for that. Dinner and breakfast were both fantastic, truly first class. A big thank you to Chris for making us feel so welcome, and to Meg and Katie for finding the charger I had left behind. You all made the experience seamless and stress-free. We will definitely be back. Thank you all!

Beautiful. Cozy. Exquisite

Room was cold Bathroom was lovely and warm

Loved the hotel and the staff were incredible

Issues with heating In the room I also was under he impression I had a room with the big bath for sharing sadly was just a small normal bath so that was disappointing or I would of had the upgrade I was offered when I booked

Beautiful and luxurious property

Very expensive. Even for a TINY room

Dormy house is an amazing base in the Cotswolds. There are loads of lovely walks from the hotel and they give you boots for the walks. We ate in the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast and on all occasions it was very nice. We stayed in the jacuzzi rooms and they were big rooms with a large outdoor area. In general the hotel is very cosy and the service was amazing. Would stay here again

Have visited and eaten at the Dormy for many years and it just gets better and better The location,food quality,ambience,staff are the best in the Cotswolds and consistently Highly recommended

Wonderful afternoon tea experience 19th December 2025 to celebrate a dear friend's 60th birthday. From the moment we arrived it felt incredibly special. The outside of the hotel looked wonderful, wrapped in a huge red bow with lights sparkling all around. Greeted by Adrian at the door who kindly took a photograph of us all when he spotted us attempting a 'selfie' on the steps. We were shown to our table overlooking the garden and were served quickly with champagne and a smile from Rebecca. The food was absolutely delightful. I had forgotten to alert the chef at the time of booking that 2 of our party were vegetarian. No bother. The team quickly prepared alternative sandwiches which were delicious. The attention to detail makes the cost absolutely justified. Exquisite scones, cakes and pastries worthy of a Parisian patisserie were beautifully presented to us. Also of note were the generous portions which is not always the case at other venues. Thanks too to Marios, Matt and Sophie who who made us feel incredibly welcome and relaxed. Small touches like a chocolate bonbon and birthday chocolate for the birthday girl added to her special afternoon. Dormy appear to have managed to balance a high end venue without it feeling stuffy or pretentious. Many thanks to all of the team!

Decided to book a two night breakaway at the Dormy having been here twice before in the past, although many years ago. We booked a “Splendid” room. Ours came with a small dressing area, a cosy lounge area and a nice spacious bathroom and bedroom. It was beautifully appointed and very clean, with added treats such as quality toiletries, nice teas and coffees and some chocolate, robes and slippers. The only thing I would question is the quality of the pillows, neither of us slept too well on them, the foam type pillows seem to have had their day! The good bits…. The service throughout the hotel is impeccable, from the moment we arrived, to the moment that we left. Staff in the restaurant, bars and spa were friendly and helpful, and nothing was too much trouble. The treatment in the spa, a full body massage, was really good and our therapist, Gemma was excellent. The hotel was beautifully decorated and was quintessentially Christmassy, fires roaring and candles lit everywhere, the aroma throughout the hotel is gorgeous too. It’s all these little things that mean the most! The food choice in the Back Garden restaurant for breakfast and dinner was generally good, although see below for our thoughts on the vegetarian dishes. We really enjoyed the breakfast here with a good choice of help yourself buffet items as well as a cooked breakfast. We particularly enjoyed the sourdough bread and the coffee. The not so good…. More than anything we were so looking forward to swimming in the pool as part of our spa break, but it was really cold. Barely anyone went in the pool in fact, many people were dipping their toes in and deciding against it: It really could do with a higher temperature to make it a pleasurable experience. This was part of our spa break that we never got to enjoy. We also found the relaxation area around the pool very cramped, feeling like you were sat on top of strangers next to you. maybe spacing out the beds would give a nicer feel. This isn’t the fault of the hotel, but we couldn’t believe that people were talking loudly on mobile phones around the pool. Maybe a more prominent sign asking people not to talk on mobile phones would be a good idea? Considering how big the hotel is, we found the spa area where there’s a steam room and sauna extremely cramped (for instance, four people sat in the sauna and it was full!). It was a case of going in and out of the area to see if you could get a spot, and we couldn’t, so unfortunately we didn’t get to try the sauna or the steam room for that reason either. We had, as part of our package, a £20 each allowance to have lunch in the spa. The menu included items like salads and soups as well as smoothies. We both decided to have a salad and a smoothie which almost used up the £20 each allowance. We later found out upon checking out that in fact, the drinks aren’t included. We’d expect this not to include alcoholic drinks but smoothies? So therefore we ended up not using our £20 anllowance each on a salad and ended up paying £6 each for smoothie (plus a drinks tip!). We would suggest that staff or the menu makes it very clear that soft drinks aren’t included in the spa lunch package. Be aware that every drink that you buy (alcoholic and soft drinks) within the hotel has a service charge on it. We don’t remember seeing this being printed on the drinks menu. We found this out upon checking out. A major point here for vegetarians! On the main menu, there are two choices for a main course for vegetarians, one is gnocchi and one is risotto. The gnocchi was nice, colourful, light and tasty. The risotto however was grim and inedible. It was a pile of grey looking grain risotto with slimy and sloppy mushrooms, cubes of clear jelly which I had to ask what they were, apparently they were basil jelly cubes and absolutely tasteless. It was that bad I took three mouthfuls and couldn’t eat it. Thankfully the waister noticed this and asked if I would like to try something different. He actually agreed how grim the risotto looked. Unfortunately, the only other option was the gnocchi which I had had the previous night so yes, gnocchi on both nights! It’s not a case of me having to tell the restaurant before I come about switching up a dish or changing an ingredient, I would expect, just as a meat eater would, to be presented with the menu that has dishes with some imagination and not two cop out vegetarian dishes. What about a nice homemade vegetable pie or mushroom Wellington. The highlight dish for meat eaters is a beef Wellington, why not make a mushroom Wellington for vegetarians? That would be a much better choice than a colourless, tasteless, wet and sloppy bowl full of risotto. I would question whether the chef has actually sat down in front of a bowl of that risotto and tried it and been impressed by it! Surely not? Overall, a nice Christmas break for us. Will we be back? We’re not sure (a more interesting vegetarian choice on the menu and a warm pool might sway us, but who knows?)

Beautiful place - old farmhouse converted into small luxury hotel - the living rooms, bar and restaurant are lovely and cozy - the food was outstanding and the staff in the restaurant were just wonderful. The room was good size and good mattress but the bathroom was small - also lots of noise from the plumbing which was not relaxing when in the room during the day - heatpumps at night were noisy as well. Overall though a beautiful property

Bathroom layout - toilet really squashed behind the door

Our second time staying at Dormy House for our wedding anniversary. Everything about the stay is exceptional and we can’t wait to return.

We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Comfortable lounges. Great food. Cannot rate the staff any higher. Very friendly and helpful.

Couple of parking spaces are very tight but not a massive issue.

After afternoon tea returned to Dormy House, I was excited to try it and we weren’t disappointed. The sandwiches, scones, cakes & macarons were beautiful and the tea served in glass pots with little egg timers were a nice novelty. Set in the gorgeous surrounding of a very festive Dormy House, I’d highly recommend it the afternoon tea & can’t wait to visit again.

Beautiful building and well maintained. Felt very high end. The Spa and restaurants were excellent. Nothing too much trouble from for the staff, very accommodating .

A bit further from Broadway than we expected.

Having read reviews on the quality of the service at Dormy House, we were very excited to take my mother and elderly relatives for a small afternoon tea celebration at the weekend. For my 90 year old aunt, Dormy House is a place she has been many times in the past, having lived in Braodway for 50 years +. In the run up to the booking, I had spoken to a very helpful lady on the phone and had requested some changes to the sandwiches given my 90 year old aunt would probably prefer plainer options, while there was a dietary requirement for non dairy for another diner. All was discussed and I thought taken care of. Unfortunately when we arrived, I then had to go through the whole order again. With the waitress very frustrated it would seem by the changes. We then asked for a round of tea and drinks for the children. Service was incredibly slow - with us having to ask two/three times for things (eg Children's drinks). When the teas did come, they were in glass pots (some came with timers, some not) but by the time you had let the timer run, the tea was lukewarm... We asked for more tea, but another waitress brought out hot water, which then added to the already very busy table with tea pots and numerous plates etc. We asked for a final round of tea and again waited a long time for it to come - which seemed odd given that the restaurant was empty. There was no real attention paid to the table, despite me flagging that it the occasion was for my mothers birthday. I was told something would be brought out for her, but this fell by the wayside. The only thing that was on time were the boxes brought out by an abrupt waitress - presumably telling us that our time was up. We were told to walk up to the till to make payment, rather than make payment at the table, which was odd. But it was clear to me that professionalism appeared to have bypassed the team by that point anyway. Frustrating that we had to pay service on the bill, but I didn't contest as I just wanted to leave. For anyone thinking about an afternoon tea here, really do be aware that the higher price point is not matched by service. I have taken my family to numerous places in the Cotswolds area where they live and this was very disappointing and why I am leaving this review.

Felt extremely luxurious, staff were lovely and attentive. Everything about it was upper class.

Nothing. Loved everything.