The Fish Hotel, Broadway, Worcestershire

The Fish is in a green and tranquil world of its own. You reach it at the end of a long ‒ very long ‒ drive through the Farncombe Estate above Broadway. Stratford upon Avon is 15 miles north, and Cheltenham is 20 miles south west. The nearest station is at Moreton-in-Marsh nine miles south. The gorgeous Cotswold village of Broadway, with cafes and antique shops, is about half an hour's walk downhill.

By car: The hotel is about two miles west of Broadway. It is a 2 hour 30 minute drive from London, just over an hour from Oxford, and 1 hour 20 minutes from Bristol. There is free parking available for guests.

By train: The closest station is Moreton-in-Marsh. Regular tains run from London Paddington, taking around 90 minutes. Moreton-in-Marsh is a 20-minute taxi ride from the hotel. Book trains to Moreton-in-Marsh.

With its various buildings, from an old coach house to a former farmhouse and shepherd's huts, The Fish feels like a small village. All properties have Scandi-chic furnishings (the hygge feel reflects the Danish roots of the Sorensen family owners), with an emphasis on wood and soothing colours. At the heart is the Lodge, a hugely relaxing hub containing a restaurant, bar, lounges and more.

The staff warmly and efficiently sustain The Fish's laid-back atmosphere. There's a private dining area for groups. There are wellies and maps to borrow from a dedicated boot room. The Lodge has a well-equipped games room with a pool table and more. In addition, there's a small cinema seating 14.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Outdoor deck
• Dog-friendly
• Games room
• Cinema
• Room service
• 24-hour front desk
• On-site parking

The generous range of 63 rooms includes romantic shepherd's huts with wood burners; three fabulous treehouses; several sizes of suite, and a variety of fairly well-priced bedrooms.

Room types: Medium Room, Medium Luxe Room, Terrace Room, Veranda Room, Small Suite, Big Suite, Hilly Hut, Hideaway Hut, Treehouses, The Farmhouse

Key amenities: ensuite with Temple Spa toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, bathrobes, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi

Hook restaurant offers good brasserie fare - with an appropriate emphasis on fish, with steak classics and a dedicated veggie menu. There's a short-eat 'taco' menu at the bar, and barbecue feasts can be organised for groups.

Hook: luxurious seafood restaurant, British produce. Open for dinner 6-9.30pm, Monday-Sunday, and lunch 12.30-3pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Bar & Lounge: Beers, wines and spirits, plus gourmet burgers (sliders), 12-9.30pm from Monday-Sunday.