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We just spent the day with Michael and his friend David (as we needed 2 cars for our group of 8.)…read more He came highly recommended from a friend. He is exactly what you would expect of a Cotswolds local chap who is retired and sharing his love of the English countryside with visitors. They picked us up in Moreton on the Marsh--an hour train ride from Paddington station. We had a beautiful Fall day in between days of rain so felt extremely lucky because the views are absolutely stunning. Michael and David showed us a number of villages and we got out to hear about the history of Chipping Camden as we walked about a beautiful old church and village. We drove on and stopped in Broadway (more touristy but nice shops to pop into and houses to see) and had lunch at their local pub, the Mount Inn in Stanton, which we all enjoyed. Michael made us a reservation at a long table with a view which was beautiful and cozy. They served up everything from oysters, to cheese plates, paninis, venison burgers and caesar salads. Our day ended just as the sun was going down (at 16:30) and we made it onto a 16:40 train back to London. I can't recommend Michael enough--he is expensive (we gave a nice gratuity), but not if you are sharing between families and in my opinion his demeanor and knowledge were well worth it--an overall wonderful introduction to the Cotswolds and an experience we will never forget. A side bar--we loved the off peak experience, but can only imagine how picturesque the landscape of lavender farms, sheep grazing and rolling hills would be in high season...might need to book Michael for a late Spring day tour.

From the owner: Michael Neilan is an English Tour Guide who lives in the Glorious Cotswolds, England's most…read morebeautiful & historic rural area. Michael & his associate David White both live in idyllic Cotswolds villages. Michael at Stanton, near Broadway, David at Toddington. These two enchanting places are in the North Cotswolds the best preserved part of this wonderful domain. We specialise in tours of the magical Cotswolds and our tours are personal for from two to six guests. Historic villages & market towns such as Chipping Campden, Stow on the Wold, Bibury, Moreton In Marsh & Burford can be explored taking lunch in a charming old village pub. We can advise on hotels, guest houses & B&Bs. If you are looking for a really unique experience and a beautiful one seek no farther. We will entertain you and inform you. It will be a day or days to savour & remember so fondly the time you discovered the land of stream & stone, the enchanting, the fabulous, Cotswolds.

We booked this hotel through American Express and got a complimentary upgrade to a splendid room…read more 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.

Such a beautiful hotel. Every room was fantastic! If possible rent the "attic" or the "studio"…read more The studio has a full drum set!? and a turntable stocked with fabulous records. All the staff was attentive and engaging. Every morning at breakfast Alex was so attentive to our specific dietary needs and tolerated our weird American humor! She made sure we had a great breakfast to start our day. Isadora at the front "desk" was also so helpful and fun. She gave us wonderful suggestions specific to the area and so fun to laugh with. The morning we left I was having a little tummy trouble and she made me a hot tea with fresh ginger. The spa was amazing! We started every morning in the sauna and salt room. We were sad to leave and will definitely return.

This is a good place to learn about local heritage. It's £2.50 for adults to get in. Under 16's…read morefree with other discounts available for senior citizens and full time students. Staff are very pleasant. It's certainly worth the money and is full of local history and the importance and significance of Evesham and the surrounding area through the ages.

A varied and eclectic collection of local history and special interest displays. Most recently…read morethere was a display linked with the history of the local Mop Fair. Very reasonable and accommodating for groups.