Cotswolds, United KingdomBroadway
The Lygon Arms
Seventeenth-century coaching inn
Broadway Cotswolds, United Kingdom
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
The house
Iconic Luxury HotelsSeventeenth-century coaching inn
This storied coaching stop keeps things easygoing. Guests gather around roaring log fires without any country-house formality.
“The renovation integrated some fabulous antique and period furniture into the design, so there is still a remarkable sense of history without sacrificing comfort.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Fourteenth-century coaching inn where King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell both lodged.
Notable
Seventeenth-century oak coffers serve as media stands beneath restored timber ceiling beams.
Notable
Carved with an entrance arch dated 1620, preserving roaring log fires and flagstones.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Its roots go back a long way — King Charles I is its most notable former guest — and while its antique atmosphere remains lovingly preserved, the comforts have been brought subtly up to date.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Broadway's limestone High Street sits right outside, lined with tearooms and art galleries. A footpath leads directly to Broadway Tower.
The rooms
Main-house bedrooms keep their original timber beams and slanting floors. Wool blankets and period antiques furnish each room.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 13-metre indoor pool sits beneath a retractable roof, bordered by classical columns and a hot tub.
The spa
The spa sits beside the three-acre garden, with private treatment rooms and a eucalyptus-scented steam room.
The gym
The fitness studio has Technogym weight machines, cardio equipment, and exercise balls for daily workouts.
At the table
Grill by James Martin serves seasonal dishes beneath a vaulted ceiling. The tavern pours local ciders straight from wooden casks.
How it began
The inn was first recorded in 1377 as The White Hart, named after King Richard II's royal badge.
Cotswolds
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.