The Times, June 2009
'Chipping Campden has a high street that breathes history and character...still remarkably unspoilt it houses manadatory antiques shops, splendid tearooms and one of the finest wine merchants in England, Pubs and restaurants abound, but the centrep[iece remains the Cotswold House Hotel. Dream up an ideal Cotswold hotel and this meets the vision. Mellow stone, modern outlook; Juliana's fine dining restaurant and Hicks' brasserie serve the village from coffee time to supper. At weekends Hicks' is hectic - Sunday lunch is a treat...- but for midweek lunch it is casual and relaxed...Hicks is best enjoyed from the front room, fashionably furnished and facing out onto the market square. there is a newspaper rack and a fire that blazes through the winter months, but the place is at its best in the summer when sunshine streams through the high windows to give it the feel of a continental bistro.'
Olive Magazine January 2009
In a honey-coloured Regency townhouse in the middle of one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, this hotel is perfect for city dwellers who want a taste of the countryside without getting their wellies dirty. ON THE MENU: Head Chef Steve Love is a local Legend. At the hotel’s Juliana’s Restaurant, he makes brilliant use of regional ingredients in sophisticated dishes such as saddle of Lighthorne Lamb with braised shoulder, tomato couscous and coconut yoghurt, plus there’s a top drawer wine list. Hicks’ Brassiere is more casual with dishes such as pressed salted beef terrine with piccalilli.
HIGHLIGHT: Steve Love’s cooking – and the cheeseboard entirely sourced from farms less than 30 miles away.
Birmingham Post Click here for August 2008 review
AA Hotel Guide 2008 - Inspector's Choice
'This is at the cuttting edge of hotel keeping and relaxation is inevitable at this mellow Cotswold stone house...bedrooms, including spacious suites in the courtyard, are impressively individual and offer an beguiling blend of style, quality and comfort. The restaurant provides a stunning venue to sample accomplished and imaginative cuisine with local produce at the heart of dishes on offer here.'
Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay
'Few brochures quite capture the spirit of a place: Cotswold House's is one exception. It [reveals] a tantalising glimpse of what to expect behind the impressive colonnaded entrance of the 19th century wool merchant's house... spoil yourself!'
Mr and Mrs Smith Guide
'Our suite couldn't fail to impress: not only was it massive, with a stone bath for two, it also had a remote-control fire and LED shower lighting that changed colour when you lathered...Cotswold House remains a stylish and brilliantly run hotel in a beautiful part of the world, and it's fair to say that its new [Montrose] wing is a triumph.'
Feedback from Our Guests:
June 10 - Guests from Australia
'Brilliant attention to detail - service and staff.'
June 10 - Guests from Camberley
Kiftsgate Cottage - what a beautiful room, topped off with fantastic service. [My wife] enjoyed her birthday so much at this gorgeous hotel. Have I set the bar too high for next year?'
June 10 - Guests from London
'Amazing room, excellent service. 150% - and the most easy and relaxing stay ever.'
June 10 - Guests from Hertfordshire
'A pre-honeymoon treat and what a treat! A superb relaxing few days.'
May 10 - Guests from Texas
'The combintation of the Cotswold Hosue Hotel and its outstanding staff made our wedding and the festivities we planned for months ahead exceed all our expectations. We can't thank you enough.'
March 10 - Guests from London
'Newlyweds! The best weekend of our lives. Dinner food top quality, service and memories made for life.'
Feb 10 - Guests from St Albans
'It's been fantastic. Wonderful place where memories are made.'
Feb 10 - Guests from Wales
'Excellent rooms - friendly service and fine hotel.'
Feb 10 - Guests from Shrewsbury
Delightful stay. Wouldn't change a thing.'
Jan 10 - 'We've had the most amazing time with you. The absolute perfect ending to life before parenting. Thank you to all of you - such lovely natural people.'
Jan 10 - 'Fabulous - try the Vesper Treatment.'
Jan 10 - 'A very romantic honeymoon. Loved the Spa!'
Jan 10 - 'Absolutely incredible. You catered for our every whim.'
Jan 10 - 'You should try the Vesper Treatment.'
Jan 10 - 'Every member of staff was an absolute delight.'
Jan 10 - Inspired design, truly warm and friendly staff, great bath!'
Dec 09 - Guests from Stourbridge
'A much needed rest was made so much more enjoyable by this wonderful hotel. Sp relaxing and all staff so pleasant.'
Dec 09 - Guests from Dorset
'Gorgeous hotel, incredibly friendly and helpful staff - magical stay all in all.'
Dec 09 - Guests from Kent
'A great place for a secret wedding!'
Dec 09 - Guests from London
'Lovely stay. Love the Spa and Hicks' Brasserie. Incredible staff and atmosphere.'
Oct 09 - Guests from Warrington
'Superb rooms and food. Best breakfast we have ever had in a UK hotel.'
Oct 09 - Guests from Ohio
'Bl***y fantastic - staff, food, service great!'
Sept 09 - Guests from New York
'Just got engaged here last night. Perfect stay - thank you!'
Aug 09 - Guests from Surrey
'The difference between a good hotel and a great hotel is the staff and the staff here made it a great hotel.'
Aug 09 - Guests from Bedfordshire
'Beautiful hotel and grounds. Well maintained and a perfect base for touring the area.'
July 09 - Guest from Singapore
'Excellent service. [The] best hotel I've ever stayed in.'