The Lygon Arms Hotel
Broadway, Worcestershire · Hotel
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A 14th-century coaching inn on Broadway high street, with a spa, log fires and a guest list that runs from Charles I to Elizabeth Taylor.
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About The Lygon Arms Hotel
The Lygon Arms sits squarely on Broadway's wide honey-stone high street and has been taking in travellers for something like 600 years. The oldest parts of the building date to the fourteenth century, and the history is not window dressing: both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell are recorded as having stayed here during the Civil War, in rooms you can still book. Later it became a favourite of visiting film stars, which is roughly when it acquired its reputation as the grandest address in the north Cotswolds.
Rooms are split between the original inn and quieter garden wings. The historic rooms have the beams, the uneven floors and the four-posters; the newer ones are lighter and more conventionally comfortable, with better bathrooms and more space. Families tend to prefer the latter, couples the former. Ask about aspect when you book, as a few of the front rooms look onto the high street rather than the gardens.
The spa is the main modern addition and a genuine reason to choose the hotel over other Broadway options: an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, a fitness studio and seven treatment rooms. There are two places to eat, a formal dining room in the medieval Great Hall with its barrel-vaulted ceiling and minstrels' gallery, and a more relaxed bar and grill. Both lean towards British cooking with local suppliers.
It suits people who want the historic-inn experience without giving up modern comforts, and it works particularly well as a walking base since Broadway Tower and the Cotswold Way are directly uphill from the village. Guest scores hover around 8.8 out of 10. Rates start near 180 pounds a night and rise steeply for summer weekends and for the named historic rooms, so book well ahead if either matters to you.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
If you're coming to visit the Cotswolds and you want a memorable experience, the Lygon Arms is for you. The main hotel itself is a honey-stone yellow Cotswold building and is absolutely stunning. It could never be described as cheap but it is memorable. Ideal for that special occasion or wedding anniversary weekend away. My single room was comfortable with a four poster comfortable bed, the hotel is old yes, with the earliest records dating back to 1377. The main building as you see it now dates back to 1620, old yes, but well maintained. The food is excellent the wine menu extensive and the service fantastic. Enjoy a snack or a coffee in the Fabulous courtyard. A visit to the Lygon Arms will be something you will be talking about for many years to come.
4 weeks ago · via Google
What a great place to stay! We spent three nights at this hotel. The staff were great and the rooms were lovely. It was our dog's first holiday. The hotel is very dog friendly, and there were dogs all over the place and it is doggy heaven. There is a garden for the dogs to play in as well. We were provided with a dog bed, dog treats, a dog toy and dog bowls. Everyone was giving our dog attention and he loved it. The pool and spa were nice. We had a 60 minute full body massage and that was great too, very relaxing.
a month ago · via Google
Fantastic location and buildings. Outside seating area on a sunny day is a wonderful place to have a drink. Our room was a good size, the bed was comfortable and everything was clean. However the wardrobe didn't close properly and the bathroom could have done with a bit of care and attention. We didn't eat in the restaurant but had breakfast in the morning. All was good on that front, quality, options and quantity all fine. Service slightly slow, but who's in a hurry on a Sunday morning! Would definitely stay here again
2 months ago · via Google
When I stayed at this hotel in June, I left my car with the hotel reception staff. Despite this, I later received a GBP 100 Parking Charge Notice from ParkingEye. In addition, I paid my bar bill at the bar before leaving. However, the charge was added to my bill again at check-out. A member of the hotel staff told me that a refund would be processed, but despite several follow-up emails, I have received any response and the refund has not been made as of today. I am currently appealing the ParkingEye charge and am also disputing the bar charge with my card issuer. It has now been almost a month since my stay, yet the hotel has failed to resolve either issue or provide any meaningful assistance. Please be aware of these problems if you are considering staying at this hotel. On the bright side, my stay didn't end at check-out—it turned into a complimentary course in parking appeals, credit card disputes, and unanswered emails. That's one hotel service I definitely wasn't expecting!
a month ago · via Google
Visitors say this hotel offers delicious afternoon tea and a lovely dining experience in the Russell Room and Grill Room. They also highlight the beautiful and historic building, set in the charming village of Broadway, with stunning gardens and a relaxing spa.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DU Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Broadway, Worcestershire
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.8 / 10 (698 reviews)
- Prices from
- £180 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Cotswolds