Dormy House

Our second visit to Dormy House and it was fantastic. We stayed for two nights, in an entry level room, on a mid-week Spa break, which included a floatation session and waterspa massage. The hotel, furnishings, rooms and pool areas continue to look fresh, modern and comfortable. We really enjoyed the ease of Dormy House, great walks on the doorstep, pool and spa area. All staff we came across were helpful, friendly and no request seemed too much. We ate both nights in the Garden Restaurant and on our first night had a phenomenal dinner. Second night dinner was just as good too! Breakfasts on both days were excellent, and the restaurant kindly adapted to dietary preferences. The hotel room and furnishings were great, met all our needs, bed was very comfortable. Honestly, we look forward to coming back and we're already planning when we could!

A wonderful and very special stay to celebrate our mother’s 70th birthday. They pulled out all the stops, upgrading my mother’s room and giving her a surprise bottle of champagne! We adored the spa with the new snow room - it was peaceful with not too many people there. The cosy and well designed/decorated spaces are just perfect to escape from frantic life! We were quite late down for breakfast, after enjoying a morning swim and spa, but the staff were so accommodating and let us chat on and on through a relaxed breakfast. One of my favourite hotels and we will be back again!

If you’re looking for a UK mini-moon, Dormy House is the place to be. We booked their House Hideaway package in an intimate room, as we thought this would give us everything we need to relax after the stress of wedding planning! To our surprise and delight, on arrival we were upgraded to a suite, which was completely unexpected. On top of this, there was also complementary champagne, chocolate, and rose petals scattered about the room, along with a note wishing us well. This really made our day! And it felt SO special. The food and drink was also incredible throughout. The massage was probably the best we’ve had, and the spa experience was really relaxing. The snow room is a must-see! The hotel has been very well designed. I commented that it seemed as if each corner had been considered specifically for a wow factor, but also for guest comfort. Thank you again for such a gorgeous stay. We will be returning!!

We absolutely loved our stay at Dormy House. From the moment you walk in you feel at home and relaxed. The rooms and decor are beautiful with a modern country vibe and have everything you need. The food at both the shed and back garden was delicious! Especially the cream tea. The spa and pool has a really nice relaxed feel. We had a couple of spa treatments and all of the therapists were very professional. We definitely would like to come back again, it felt like a proper escape!

We stayed at Dormy House for five nights in Studio 42, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The Room: Studio 42 was spacious, beautifully designed, and full of thoughtful touches — from the full drum kit and vinyl player to the sound system in every room. It even had two toilets, which was surprisingly convenient. The bathroom featured a modern setup with both rain and handheld shower heads, excellent water pressure, and precise temperature control. Everything about the room felt carefully considered and of high quality. Complimentary snacks and drinks were provided, the room was spotless, and the cleaning staff were consistently warm and friendly. The Service: Service throughout our stay was fantastic. While the team seemed small — often just one or two receptionists — they were exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help. They assisted with dinner reservations and even offered complimentary rides within the property. The Food: Breakfast was classic English fare, served in a lovely setting with attentive and cheerful staff. The Spa: Though on the smaller side, the spa is very well equipped — featuring a steam room, sauna, warm and tropical showers, and even a snow machine! It’s compact but thoughtfully designed and never felt overcrowded. The Grounds: Beautifully maintained, with complimentary electric vehicle parking available. Minor Notes: There’s no elevator, and we arrived with heavy suitcases that had to be carried up the stairs. There weren’t any male staff around at the time, so I felt a bit bad watching the female staff struggle to help us with the luggage — but they were gracious and insisted nonetheless.

What a wonderful relaxing stay at Dormy House hotel! The staff throughout are fabulous and nothing is too much trouble. A wonderful welcome from Amy on the front desk and then a blissful couple of hours spent in the spa. The food was delicious and there are so many beautiful areas to sit inside and outside and take in the atmosphere. Our room was a splendid room and it was comfortable and extremely well equipped. They have thought of everything. Lots of beautiful additional touches as well such as the complementary toiletries and a little sweet treat to celebrate our anniversary. It felt like a luxurious stay, without the pretentiousness of some hotels. You were encouraged to relax. One night was not enough! We will be back.

I have just had a spa treatment with Becca at the Dormy House Spa. Having had many treatments over the years I can honestly say this back treatment was executed superbly. Becca is an outstanding therapist. Amazing. Thank you Becca, you have enhanced my whole experience at this beautiful hotel.

Me and my girlfriend stayed there recently for her 30th birthday, the staff were great and made our stay extra special. It was quiet but we both needed that! The food was amazing and there were lots of things for a gluten free/vegetarian person. The only thing we were a little disappointed with, was not being able to use the spa for longer than 11am the following morning.

We booked this hotel through American Express and got a complimentary upgrade to a splendid room. The room was a good size and I especially loved the decor and natural light. The bathroom was on the smaller size but clean. Our room was stocked with tea and a tablet where you could order everything from hot milk, room service, to dinner for your dog. The house itself is really spacious with lots of rooms to lounge and enjoy a drink or tea. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to enjoy the spa or other amenities. We enjoyed a five course dinner at the Portager which was excellent. The restaurant over looks the garden and is just lovely. Make a dinner reservation at the same time you book your room to avoid any disappointments. The portion sizes were tiny so don't come hungry. Breakfast the following morning was also a treat. They had all the standard fixings (pastries, fruit, cereals and juice). I ordered waffles from the hot menu but found they were rock hard, definitely pass. I would highly recommend Dormy if you wanna treat yourself to a rustic cotswolds retreat.

6 stars. I don't know what else one could want from a hotel in the Cotswold. The service was extraordinarily friendly, gracious and thoughtful. The grounds are gorgeous and every detail just right. Regrettably, we weren't able to eat dinner there, but I here it's quite good, which seems plausible given the Michelin-starred chef. The breakfast was very nice. The gym was about average, and the spa seemed nicer than most. In the end though, it was the hospitality and romantic ambience that made it special.

Good restaurant just outside Broadway in the Cotswolds. Service and food quality are good, very popular for Sunday lunch.

We stayed at the Dormy House and dined at the hotel restaurant both nights (there are two parts to the restaurant, and we were in the "pub" section both nights). The food here was quite good, the service was great as well. The ambiance was exactly what I expected based on the country setting. Hotel restaurants are generally hit or miss (mostly miss), but this one was definitely above average.

We had a lovely afternoon lunch in the Potting Shed. The service was very welcoming and attentive. The food was fresh and not rushed. But we were incredibly disappointed to receive the bill to find out that our glasses of wine were £13 (Sauvignon blanc) and £17 (Sancerre) each. There is no reason why the mark up on a glass of wine should be so extreme. As a member, I'm disgusted and completely put off by this act of greediness. Come on Dormy House, you should be ashamed of yourself.

If I were limited to one word to describe this hotel, it would be this: Immaculate. It seemed impossible how clean this hotel was, and even after I started looking for a surface that was less than shiny and new I was hard pressed to find any. The house is kept in the finest condition and general manager Tom Aspey is to be commended for creating such a tranquil, welcoming, and pleasing space. The beautiful stone structure is located near the highest point in the Cotswolds, offering expansive views that are but a short walk away through beautiful wooded paths and sheep-filled meadows. The Room: We had booked the trip through Small Luxury Hotels, a site that promises a complimentary upgrade when available. Upon check-in, we were advised that no upgrade was available other than at the "highest level." Nonetheless we were shown to a "Splendid Room," which it most certainly was; a bright, corner room overlooking the front of the hotel with beautiful decor, a soft, luxurious bed, and a bright white bath area lit to perfection. That said, we pondered what it would have mattered to provide us with the upper category upgrade since it was a mid-week stay for only two nights and the hotel was obviously not at capacity. Had they done that, it would have pushed the needle on my "Impressed!"-o-meter off the scale. The Spa: By comparison to other spas I have visited (e.g., The Encore in Las Vegas), this spa was smallish but very nicely put together. The champagne-filled mani-pedi salon was inviting, as was the adjacent cafe especially for spa guests that opened to a peaceful outdoor patio area with a stairway down to the hot tub and pool below. It was perfect for a bite of lunch (and I highly recommend the avocado/salmon sandwich with watermelon and feta salad). I treated myself to a Mediterranean-something facial, which achieved my desired result of deep relaxation, though it was unlike any other facial I had experienced before. It was mostly a facial massage with a plethora of creams. I'm sure I fell asleep during the dreamy sixty-minute interlude. The spa features a sparkling lap pool, perfect temperature for a swim, and the hot tub area was clean and equally inviting. The Food: Where to start? It was the first menu I'd read where the chef (here, Chef Jon Ingram) actually invited guests to "pop in" and visit the kitchen to further our dining experience. We did at the end, and were met with a gracious and friendly chef who quite obviously knows what he's doing. We enjoyed the Hand Dived Orkney Scallop with sweetcorn, chicken wings, and Autumn truffle; topped with a delicious Marmite balsamic reduction that melted in my mouth (and I loathe Marmite, so this is saying a lot). This was followed by the Goosnargh Duck confit with fennel and apricot, which again, was mouthwatering deliciousness. My only regret was that we didn't stay another night to enjoy another delectable meal, though our first night's light dinner of soup and salad at the Potting Shed was more than adequate after a tiring day of traveling. The Service: As they say in England, it was "just lovely." For the most part, every need was anticipated in advance. The service was that of a manor, where I felt completely catered to and cared for as if it were my very own country home. If that was the goal of the owners and manager, then the goal was achieved. Personal delivery of tiny bottles of fresh milk for coffee each morning was a treat, as was the bottle of Vueve Cliquot awaiting in a bucket of ice upon our arrival to the room, along with a handwritten note over the (presumed) signature of the general manager. Again, as stated at the onset, I was hard-pressed to find any room for improvement at this hotel. But lest it appear that I am a pushover, here are the few tidbits that could be lifted. Likely due to the time of the year, the garden off the main dining area was a bit sad. Most of the daisies had long since faded but were left to hang rather than having been dead-headed. Perhaps the gardener came on the day after we left, but in any event, it wasn't as trimmed up as it could have been. There was also a small nick on the dining room table that I noticed at dinner, which would have been obscured had there been linen tablecloths (the only criticism worth mentioning -- the food was divine and, in my view, deserved better tableware than the olive-colored ridged plates on which it was presented). Staircase carpet is a challenge in every instance, so I can't fault them for the worn(ish) look of the back staircase down from the rooms to the spa. And the lovely flowers that adored the hot tub outside turned out, upon closer inspection, to be artificial. Given the area of the country and the proliferation of beautiful flowers all around, it would seem that installing live blooming plants instead of plastic ones would have been an effort worth undertaking. Again, these are very minor criticisms of an otherwise "splendid" hotel. I look forward to returning.