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A classic Cotswold-stone house in the heart of the rolling Farmcombe Estate, Dormy is the ideal place for people who want a country retreat with all the style and comfort of an urban five-star hotel. This is a contemporary spin on a country house hotel; rooms are plush without being chintzy, and the glass-walled lounges bring the surrounding countryside into the chic interiors.
Meals can be as informal or as grand as you like, with full-on gastronomic experiences at the Chef’s Table and simpler (but still sophisticated) dishes in the Potting Shed, while the House spa is one of the best in the region.
Laid-back but hugely luxurious, this is a perfect romantic retreat, with the picture-perfect town of Broadway just a ten-minute drive away.
Dormy House is located up a private road through the Farncombe Estate. Step outside the door and you’re in glorious countryside (the Estate stretches to 400 acres), but in spite of it feeling like the ultimate rural retreat, the small town of Broadway is just a stone’s throw away. Dip in for the upscale cafés, restaurants and boutiques along its picturesque high street, before returning to the tranquillity and silence of the Estate.
Farncombe also offers clay-pigeon shooting, floristry and pottery workshops, alongside miles of walking trails.
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Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (UK)[18.6 miles]
The world’s pre-eminent Shakespearian theatre, with world-class actors bringing new life to the Bard’s words, alongside works by other renowned playwrights.
Best for ages: 13+ | £30 | 2-3 hours
The Cotswolds, United Kingdom (UK)[25.8 miles]
Picturesque high streets, historic market squares, cosy pubs and traditional tea shops – the villages that dot the Cotswolds are some of England’s prettiest.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
United Kingdom (UK)[25.8 miles]
The rolling hills and country estates of the bucolic Cotswolds are home to some of the UK’s most beautiful gardens, including Highgrove, home of the Prince of Wales.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (UK)[31.2 miles]
History comes alive at this spectacular 11th-century castle. Fascinating, accessible and educational for kids.
Best for ages: 4+ | £16
Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first
Broadway, Worcestershire, United Kingdom (UK)[2 miles]
Take a lovely 1-hour countryside walk to this 18th-century folly, sitting on the highest point in the Cotswolds with views over 16 counties.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free | 2+ hours
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (UK)[3.7 miles]
A charming small museum in Chipping Campden, shining a light on local craftspeople and artists working in the area from the 1900s to the present day.
Best for ages: 18+ | £5
The Cotswolds, United Kingdom (UK)[5.6 miles]
Traffic-light, peaceful 75-mile cycling trail through some of England’s prettiest countryside and charming Cotswolds villages.
Best for ages: Any | Free | Up to 2 days
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (UK)[7.3 miles]
This National Trust property is one of the best known and most influential Arts & Crafts gardens in Britain, with its linked ‘rooms’ of hedges, rare trees, shrubs and herbaceous border.
Best for ages: 18+ | £10
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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (UK)
One of Britain’s most beautiful and historic cities, graced by heartstopping architecture and home to the world’s second-oldest university.
Warwickshire, United Kingdom (UK)
Picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon combines theatre, museums and architecture to give a unique insight into Shakespeare’s life.
The Cotswolds, United Kingdom (UK)
One of England’s most beautiful regions – a patchwork landscape of idyllic countryside, postcard-perfect villages and cosy historic boutique hotels.
