Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly and attentive staff
Lovely atmosphere
Cons:
Poor service at front desk
Dated rooms
Expensive food

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Specific concerns about service quality and damage to property.
Service
9.1
Mixed reviews; some staff praised, but poor front desk experience reported.
Location
9.3
Beautiful Cotswold setting, highly praised.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as dated.
Amenities
8.8
Spa and restaurant services mentioned positively.
Value for Money
7.8
Expensive food and drinks compared to quality.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food quality considered underwhelming and overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall experience mixed, with fond memories but recent disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:33

Property Description

Historic Charm and Royal Connections

Immerse yourself in over 600 years of history at The Lygon Arms, a cherished destination for both royalty and rebels. The traditional honeyed walls offer a warm embrace, inviting you to experience the allure of the Cotswolds in style.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

Indulge in a culinary journey at Grill by James Martin, where a menu of exceptional dishes awaits under the vaulted ceiling. Afterward, unwind in the Lygon Spa, complete with an indoor pool boasting a retractable roof for sunny days and a selection of rejuvenating treatments.

Modern Comforts and Scenic Surroundings

Enjoy modern conveniences such as free parking with EV chargers while exploring the picturesque Cotswolds on foot. With cozy lounges, luxurious guestrooms, and a tranquil spa, The Lygon Arms offers the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

Book your stay at The Lygon Arms for an unforgettable retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Important information:

Please note, extra beds can only be accommodated in the Family Suite and Junior Suite, and only if extra beds are available.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for £60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1577 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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simonaT7808NO • Couples
6
Lovely hotel, but room in the annexe tired and desperate need of some TLC.
Pros:

The hotel in-terms of the bar and restaurant are lovely. But the room we had in the annexe was tired and in desperate need of an update. The bathroom was awful, mirror hanging of wall, tiles and grouting looked dirty! Dripping shower!!!
No nets on the windows, and when considering it’s on the ground floor next to main entrance, so the curtains are needed to be kept closed for privacy! considering the rest of the ground floor rooms did have nets so looks like they have been removed and not replaced.
room was next to main entrance to access the block of rooms, so when people were coming back and fore even late at night there was constant banging, as the soft door shutter was not working properly. lots of maintenance guys around but no effort to resolve this problem. For the price they charge, the room is certainly not worth the cost based on its condition.

2026-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Short n sweet
Pros:

Location & period of the property
Staff are excellent, polite and attentive
Food is very good in the Grill and bar area, we didn’t eat at the Tavern. A very nice place
Swimming pool looking its age tbh and could do with updating, difficult to to I suspect

Overall very good

Cons:

Pillows, clearly the person who orders the pillows never sleeps on them and there’s no choice either, just two very flat pillows

Chairs in room not comfortable to sit and have a coffee and hanging over one chair is a light hanging down, very odd

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Atmosphere and staff very good.
Great location

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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ElevenMadison • Couples • Guildford, Surrey, England
4
Price does not match the product.
Pros:

We had a bedroom in the main house. The nature of the building means the room was going to be dark but it was also dingy. The bathroom was dirty with poor quality fittings.The paintwork looked like it had been slapped on by a two year old. The room has definitely seen better days. I would not recommend staying in the main house. I suspect the courtyard rooms are better.
On the plus side, the staff are friendly and we had a good meal in the James Martin restaurant.

2026-03-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Paul • couple • gb
9
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Sharon • couple • gb
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Curiosity00063816813 • Couples
10
Perfect birthday break
Pros:

Excellent hotel perfectly supported by its staff!
The hotel has a real luxury feel from the moment we arrived. Our only complaint was that we didn’t into our room until 15:30, despite arriving at 12 noon and advised that the room would be available soon 🫣
However our experience in the Grill made up for this with the staff being so knowledgeable, attentive and respectful. I would especially mention Nathan who was excellent in helping us understand the food and ingredients and how we should pair this with the wine perfectly.
All service staff were excellent during our visit! Well done to all of them!!! Thank you 🤩

2026-03-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • gb
10
A wonderful mid-week break
Pros:

I loved everything about our stay, but a stand out was how welcoming, friendly and helpful every single staff member was - absolutely delightful and the reason I would return

Cons:

I booked in for a massage which I found to be a little disappointing and not quite at the standard I'm used to, but that was all

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
9
Beautiful hotel, fantastic staff
Pros:

Very beautiful hotel with lovely staff who seem to really enjoy working at the hotel. The spa was excellent, our treatments were really great and extremely relaxing. The spa staff were very invested in looking after us.

Cons:

Our room was quite hot in the night, the air con proved a bit tricky to use and took quite some time to get the room to a sleepable temperature - this was a very very minor issue.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Robinson • couple • gb
9
A very enjoyable and relaxing short break.
Pros:

Both dinner in Grill & breakfast were very good.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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R5114SZrachelh • Family
10
Married at the Lygon
Pros:

We got married at the Lygon Arms on 28th February and the Events Mgr Melissa and the team were brilliant! It was a beautiful place to marry and everything went incredibly smoothly. The recommended suppliers were all amazing. We absolutely loved our stay and cannot thank them all enough. Special thanks to Oliver who provided impeccable service during our wedding breakfast.

2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Compass31961132206 • Couples • Cheltenham, Cotswolds, England
10
Superb
Pros:

We had a superb stay at the Lygan. The staff could not have been friendlier, the room (in the main house) was large and spotless, and the dinner & breakfast in the restaurant was perfect. We took our dog and she was just as well looked after. There was even a warm outside shower to clean her down after a morning walk up to the tower. Book your stay.

2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Vanessa • couple • gb
8
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Ann • couple • gb
10
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Neil • couple • gb
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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sian • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The Historic building is fantastic.

Cons:

Fires not lit in February ? .So it got cold sitting around tried to go back to room to put heating to warm up but the room was not cleaned until 4.30. Reception said they clean rooms until 5.30 which is not acceptable .

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • family_with_children • gb
8
Staff were very slow but nice food was good family room overpriced
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Room was tired and very cold.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee