Independent hotel guide
Dormy House
Couples planning a spa-and-dining break, or families who can work around the published children’s swim sessions.

The stone frontage and entrance to Dormy House, above Broadway.
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Willersey Hill, above Broadway
- Location
- the Cotswolds
Editorial take
Why consider Dormy House?
House Spa combines a pool, terrace hot tub and thermal suite above Broadway on the Farncombe estate.
Best for
Couples planning a spa-and-dining break, or families who can work around the published children’s swim sessions.
Avoid if
you want Broadway High Street outside the door, a guaranteed one-night weekend or an unrestricted family swimming timetable.
- Couple
- Family
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Pool, terrace hot tub and thermal suite in House Spa
- Room choice across the Farmhouse, Courtyard, Lodge and Emily Wing
- MO tasting-menu dining alongside The Back Garden
Trade-offs
- A hillside estate stay needs its own transport plan for village evenings
- Weekend minimum stays and limited treatment appointments can shape a short break
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Couples planning a spa-and-dining break, or families who can work around the published children’s swim sessions.
Skip it if: you want Broadway High Street outside the door, a guaranteed one-night weekend or an unrestricted family swimming timetable.
Related reading:the Cotswolds hotel guide; Luxury Hotels in the Cotswolds.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
double room
Intimate Rooms
- Published for up to 2 guests
The hotel places these in the main Farmhouse, with a walk-in shower or shower over bath.
double room
Comfy Rooms
- Published for up to 2 guests
Published in the Courtyard and Lodge. Ask for the exact bathroom and dog-friendly allocation where needed.
Facilities in our source set
- House Spa
Pool, terrace hot tub and thermal suite. Access may be limited at busy times; treatments need separate booking.
- MO and The Back Garden
Different dining formats; confirm the chosen restaurant and table with the room.
On the ground
Location and access
Dormy House is at Willersey Hill, Broadway, WR12 7LF. See our the Cotswolds hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The hotel sits above Broadway on Farncombe estate. Use the official location instructions and pre-book the final station transfer; a Broadway postal address does not mean a High Street arrival.
Before you book
Good to know
Check-in from
15:00
Children
Some rooms accommodate children aged 12 and under; limited interconnecting rooms are published. Pool use is restricted to dedicated child sessions.
Pets
Selected rooms accept dogs subject to the current age rules and supplement; arrange directly.
Policy notes
The FAQ normally specifies a two-night weekend minimum, with occasional one-night options. Published spa use runs from midday on arrival to 11am on departure; confirm the booked rate.
Accessibility
No BestUKHotels.com access survey. The hotel statement describes step-free side-door reception access and two outside ground-floor accessible rooms, but no lift to main-house bedrooms. It describes pool entry by step ladder. Confirm the named bedroom, bathroom, dining and spa route and evacuation plan directly.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Dormy House
What is the main reason to choose Dormy House?
House Spa combines a pool, terrace hot tub and thermal suite above Broadway on the Farncombe estate.
Who is Dormy House best for?
Couples planning a spa-and-dining break, or families who can work around the published children’s swim sessions.
Where is Dormy House?
The hotel is at Willersey Hill, Broadway, WR12 7LF. The hotel sits above Broadway on Farncombe estate. Use the official location instructions and pre-book the final station transfer; a Broadway postal address does not mean a High Street arrival.
What should I check before booking Dormy House?
Reserve treatments and dinner alongside the room; check minimum-stay terms and the building and bathroom of the exact category.