Located in the quintessentially English village that is Broadway in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Lygon Arms is the perfect spot to switch off and relax. Steeped in over 600 years of history, the hotel has been a host to royalty as well as notable rebellious figures. We spent 4 nights there and enjoyed the charm of the hotel, and Broadway is an ideal Cotswolds town. Our guide was Tony, and he was knowledgeable and fun to tour with. We meandered into towns such as Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Upper and Lower Slaughter, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Each one shared the same golden stones but has its own style and uniqueness.
Hidcote Manor: One of England’s great arts and crafts gardens. Hidcote, a renowned garden created by American horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston in 1907, boasts an impressive collection of rare trees and shrubs, as well as exceptional herbaceous borders and an eclectic array of plants from around the globe.
Punctuated by charming towns and villages, the Cotswold hills sweep gracefully across the picturesque landscape. Along the way, you’ll encounter cottages adorned with classic thatched roofs, welcoming countryside inns, and rolling fields dotted with sheep and cattle.
Sudeley Castle – Step into centuries of history at Sudeley Castle. Explore the stunning castle and formal gardens. With over 1,000 years of history, there is so much to learn about Sudeley. It’s no secret that it is the only privately owned castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives.
We had some very nice meals, but by far the best was Sunday lunch at the Swan in Broadway. Other restaurants along the way were:
Lygon Grill – at the hotel. It was nothing special.
Childwikam Inn – excellent
Broadway Hotel – very good
Cucina di Amalfi – a rare Italian restaurant in the Cotswalds
