Posh hotels and challenging golf await you in the village of Broadway. This town, referred to as "Jewel of Cotswolds," serves as a center for arts, antiques and extensive English history. A short drive from the village is the Broadway Tower. On a clear day, this tower offers views of more than 13 counties. The Cotswold expanse of Worcestershire is well known for excellent golf courses. The Broadway Golf Club sits 850 feet above sea level with an 18-hole, 72-par course. According to the club's website, the course ranks among the top 20 golf courses in the South West.
Broadway Hotel
The honey-colored stone buildings of the Broadway Hotel stand overlooking the main thoroughfare of the village. Each of the 20 guest rooms provides en-suite baths, Internet service and 24-hour room service. The Courtyard Restaurant features exposed beams, medieval-style lighting and lavish decor. The menu presents a variety of traditional English dishes made from fresh local produce. For a lighter meal and cocktail, you can visit the Jockey Club Bar.
The Broadway Hotel has a separate conference suite that opens out into the courtyard. Each meeting room provides on-site equipment, such as LCD projector and lectern. For a day of local sightseeing, travelers can visit the nearby Snowshill Manor, originally one property of King Henry VIII.
Broadway Hotel
The Green,
Broadway,
Worcestershire UK WR12 7AA
(+44) 01483 776344
classicbritishhotels.com/hotel/broadway
The Lygon Arms Hotel
At the center of the village of Broadway is The Lygon Arms Hotel. This traditional inn offers rich history and English charm. Sitting on 3 acres of gardens and lawn, The Lygon features 77 en-suite rooms that date back to 1532 but are refurbished to provide all the modern conveniences. Every room and suite has its own distinctive character with country decor and antique furnishings. Dining in the Great Hall, with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, Minstrel's Gallery and oak paneling, consists of exquisite cuisine made from local produce.
For a more relaxed atmosphere, guests can try the Goblets Bistro in the main courtyard. The Lygon spa, open to all guests, boasts of a well-equipped fitness center, spa bath and heated indoor pool. Near the hotel, tourists pay homage to William Shakespeare at the famous writer's carefully restored, 16th-century, childhood home.
The Lygon Arms
Broadway
Worcestershire UK WR12 7DU
(+44) 01386 852255
broadway-cotswolds.co.uk
Dormy House Hotel
The Dormy House Hotel provides visitors with a taste of the country. This converted 17th-century farmhouse sits in the heart of the Cotswolds. Each of the 45 en-suite rooms provides distinctive character, coffee facilities, bathrobe and television. Suites feature a separate living space with large windows and views of the Cotswolds. The dining room at the Dormy House offers an extensive menu and wines chosen from the vineyards around the world. Homemade Cotswold tea is served daily in the public lounge amid roaring log fires. During the spring and summer months, guests can take advantage of the formal garden presented at Blenheim Place, home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Dormy House Hotel
Willersey Hill
Broadway
Worcestershire UK WR12 7LF
(+44) 01386 852711
dormyhouse.co.uk
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