by The sun always shines on Chipping Campden. To or so, it seems that the gentle Cotswold stone somehow creates its own warmth and lights even in winter. No wonder that this pretty city is an important goal for Cotswolds.
In a first -class position, exactly in the heart of things, behind the worthy town hall of the 16th century in the High Street – and a welcome hug with its own honey color masonry, Regency wing windows and Grand Pillared input – is the Cotswold House Hotel and Spa.
Deceptively spacious – it installed adjacent montroid house years ago – the listed hotel has this cozy, unmistakable feeling of a great, former private town house, although it has been a hotel since the late 1930s.
With its wonderful old, patterned stone floor, a beautiful curved wooden rocker runs with a decorated handrail and an equally elegant seating area with comfortable sitting and a cozy fireplace, a cocktail bar (where you make excellent “specials”). Two comfortable dining rooms that run in front of the hall offer the Hidcote brasserie and the grill. It feels calming traditionally and calming.
They sizes deeper (the hotel attracts those interested in history, especially from the USA) and you will find that evidence of previous buildings, even a medieval fountain, prove in the basements. No wonder that the collective buildings claim two separate spirits.
Peace and calm
Outside, on the front, visitors can sit outside on a small terrace and pass the world (many land rovers, occasional tractor, many hikers and one or two horses), while guests who are looking for peace and calm to flee the extensive gardens on the rear part of the evacuation building in this dog -friendly hotel.
The gardens led to the spa and parking lot at the other end and turn at a modern ‘fountain’, through a remote terrace that is weakened with tables and chairs, and via a number of discrete, curvy seated, sitting areas, each crossing their own sun lounger and attractive planting, in a wall-colored garden. It is easy to find a hidden, quiet place – bliss on a hot day (more difficult to find, find a dog droppings, not yet included in the renovation).
The hotel has 28 rooms and suites, all recently renovated.
Our spacious junior suite had a spacious bed, an oversized couch in a modern style and a small seating area outside with a table and chairs, although it was not entirely private. The piece of the room was his large bathroom with a “stone” bath, which was big enough to hone away. The bathroom – similar to other rooms in the hotel – had unusual design details, including a creative ceiling light that looked as if it had been made from dozens of small metal cones, supplemented by colorful glass vases on the shelves and a large sidewalk (even if it is a little too big, and it was a little that lick was too lick.
The room was convenient, with neutral tones, a complicated “scene” luminous compartment and contained a bed for Fergal, our miniature schnauzer. Despite the renovation, aspects showed how the frayed couch, outside the table and the French doors to the garden different signs of wear and aging. The furniture certainly looked good when they were installed years ago. In our room, however, it showed signs of wear. Shabby Chic is okay for antiques-es does not work so well with built-in furniture. Another (first world) breakdown; Why no folding or envelope in the pillow cases to prevent the actual pillow from getting out?
Coin state
The cocktail bar – proudly advertised in front of the hotel on a wall sign – is probably the beating heart of the Cotswold House Hotel and Spa. Your embossed mules (tequila, lime juice, gingerbier, mezcal and MINT and one of your seasonal offers) demonstrates the skills of the HR personnel.
We also ate in the bar (dogs are not allowed in the main dishes) and enjoyed the same menu that is offered in the brasserie and a varied selection of small plates, salads, including dishes “from the radiator grille” and “From the Land”. The Cornish Licon sole with Caper Beurre Noisette was just as delicious and well cooked as everything I ever had. The fresh, delicious ingredients also shone in the wild mushroom spinach and truffle ravioli. The service was friendly and flawless.
Sitting – with Fergal – in a separate “tight” hidden behind the bar for breakfast, the buffet was sufficient, since most guests range cooked meals from smeared avocado on the Bloomer toast to the English breakfast of Cotswold. Due to the extra parts and a more lavish buffet, the guests feel a four-star mood. ‘Special’ coffee – like a latte or a cappuccino – are calculated as extras from £ 3.65. The toast – limp, cut into slices – was disappointing; We had hoped for a selection, including good local sourdough.
The full treatment
The spa – in a separate building with hydrotherapy pool and steam bath – offers an oasis of serenity. Guests aged over the age of 18 receive two “free” hours a day. There are also five treatment rooms and 12 beds that offer a wide range of spa treatments.
Those who are looking for a change of speed should visit the Noel Arms directly opposite the sister hotel, whereby more a pub mood in the country pub on the ground floor and far more attractive than the image of the smartphone website (taken from behind, instead of the pretty, historical, suggested). It is worth it for Chef Indunil’s award -winning curry alone. We tried the chef’s special curry from the Far East (£ 18) and the Thai Red King shrimp and the Green Bean Curry (£ 19.50). Both were excellent, the service too.
You can see why guests – many from the USA and Canada – watch the charm of the Cotswold House Hotel and the Spa. The place and the building itself could hardly be better. Chipping Camden itself is also great to work around, and there are fantastic land walks from the High Street.
The stay in one of the best cities in the Cotswolds is free. The room prices start at £ 150.00 B&B winter and from 250.00 GBP B&B Summer, based on two people who share a classic room. But they rise with the temperature in summer (our Junior Suite rises to £ 400 b & b). It is a wonderful location in a wonderful building with wonderful staff. We look forward to following the Renaissance, since the renove – and undoubtedly investments – hits these four stars and tariffs.
www.cotswoldhouse.com
Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Upper High Street, Square, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6an, phone 01386 840330
