The Cotswolds, with its rolling grasslands, beech woods and quaint villages, is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Broadway, a village nestling in its bosom, is at times, referred to as the show village of England. For over 500 years, a magnificent honey coloured stone building has housed The Lygon Arms, one of the finest hotels in the country. The Whyte family, who once owned the place, originally established it as an inn in 1532.

The Lygon Arms is much loved by holidaying families, caters to corporate events and weddings, and offers many modern amenities. People travel from afar, not just to soak in the history and natural beauty of the area, but also to enjoy good tasting food, a great ambience and the luxury of their spa. Apart from the Gin Corner, the Tapestry Room or Drawing Room where one can relax with a drink or snack, the hotel offers a choice of dining in either The Great Hall or Goblets Brasserie.

At Goblets Brasserie, the emphasis is on traditional food served in a modern way. Several of the starters can be obtained as main courses, and a lovely choice could be slow baked tomato and spring onion soup, an enchanting combo, which given the right critical balance, is memorable.

A real piece of indulgence would follow in the form of spicy pork dumplings with baked aubergine, soft noodles and sweet and sour sauce. The link with next door could be celebrated by that wonderful iced Lygon port parfait with wild cherries and mint in Kirsch brandy.

The wine list also benefits from the union and a good range is available by the glass.

The Great Hall, with two AA Rosettes for excellence, sumptuous cuisine and warm friendly service is very popular with hotel guests as well as local diners. It offers delicacies such as duck rillette teamed with red wine shallot dressing and onion toast or roast loin of pork with creamed leeks, black pudding, crayfish and saffron, and vanilla crème brûlée along with cardamom foam and white coffee ice cream for afters.