Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds
As one of the most celebrated hotels in England The Barceló Lygon Arms (Pronounced Liggon) a Premium Hotel, has been welcoming travellers since the 16th Century and today its charm and sense of occasion are as pronounced as ever while complemented by the best of modern comfort.
The hotel has just completed phase one of an impressive restoration programme to revitalise bedrooms and public areas that date back to the sixteenth century, this work is ongoing but is being kept discreet so as not to compromise the guest experience whilst we lovingly restore this Grand Dame of English hospitality.
Our designer, Stephan Oberwegner of Max Bentheim Design based in London has worked on many impressive projects including The Hempel Hotel in London and has recently worked with Peter de Savary creating a new ski resort in Les Gets. Stephan has an obvious synergy with this wonderful building and his desire to retain its integrity as a historic building underpins all of his designs.
Original features such as the timber & flagstone floors, wood panelling, doors, architraves, dados and all stone mullions have been retained and refurbished and dramatically lit to highlight every architectural feature. Naturally this restoration provided a wonderful opportunity to add an element of modernity to the facilities, Garden Wing and Orchard Wing bedrooms will benefit from having air conditioning, high-speed internet access and state of the art Bang & Olfusen audio system.
The hand picked management team has been brought together from some of the finest hotels in the UK and Europe to deliver a truly remarkable experience.
Please note the following new opening times for the Great Hall:
Lunch: Monday to Saturday closed
Sunday: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 7.00pm - 9.30pm
The Terrace and Goblets remain open as usual
Key Features
14:00 Check-in time 11:00 Check-out time 77 No of Bedrooms
80 Parking spaces
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Other Features
Indoor Swimming Pool
Gym
Non-smoking
Frequented by the rich and famous for centuries the Lygon has regularly welcomed stars of stage, screen and music and its visitors book dating back to 1911 is considered to be an extremely rare collection of some of the worlds most sought after signatures. Henry Ford’s stay at the Lygon in April 1928 is a particular highlight, his signature still recognisable as the badge that appears on millions cars throughout the world.
The Lygon Arms Country Club is open to all guests, it boasts a well equipped fitness centre, spa bath and heated indoor pool with a roof that can be opened in sunny weather. There is also a plunge pool, sauna and steam room and four heath and beauty rooms offering the very latest treatments offered by our team of hand picked therapists.
With Stratford Upon Avon to the north and Oxford to the south, the Cotswolds provide great opportunities for outdoor activities. There are bicycles for hire and horse riding is a favourite pastime. Nearby there is also golf, carriage riding, clay pigeon shooting, trout fishing and gliding, helicopter rides and hot-air ballooning available.
The Lygon Arms now has 77 rooms including 6 stunning Suites, some dating back to 1532, half of our bedrooms are in the main house and the other half are in Garden and Orchard Wings. We offer a diversity of rooms, which are all individually furnished in a traditional country house style. The Lygon is rich with sumptuously furnished lounges and snugs, ideal for that fireside chat or a glass of Champagne enhanced by the reassuring crackle of an open log fire.
Despite its central village location the Lygon also has three acres of grounds that include lawns, flower gardens, croquet, archery and floodlit tennis courts.
Plenty to see & do
Upcoming Event Hightlights
27 - 28 Sep 2008 (annual)
The Royal Horticultural Society hosts the fabulous Malvern Autumn Garden & Country Show at Malvern Showground at the base of the majestic Malvern Hills, which rounds off the gardening year with panache.
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1 Feb - 22 Dec 2008 (annual)
Sir Edward Elgar, composer of Pomp and Circumstance, was born in this very house in Worcester, now converted into a museum in the great man's honour.
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May 2009 (annual)
Otherwise known as the Upton Folk Festival, this annual bash in Upton-upon-Severn is packed with folk music, chorus groups and ceilidh bands, and Morris teams from all over the country perform in the streets.
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Jun 2009 (annual)
Upton-upon-Severn's long-established International Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival presents an annual weekend of music by the riverside featuring local and international performers playing New Orleans, Dixieland, traditional jazz and swing.
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