Dial House Hotel, Bourton on the Water (Cotswolds)

The Dial House Hotel demonstrates the best blend of old and modern to bring you the ultimate country hotel experience

Summary 17th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Food and Drinks Restaurant English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar Picnic area

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (walking distance) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Introduction

Privately owned and run by Elaine and Martyn, The Dial House Hotel demonstrates the best blend of old and modern to bring you the ultimate country hotel experience. The Hotel is situated in idyllic surroundings and is built from the famous mellow Cotswold Stone.

Aside from the obvious beauty of the main building, the interior has been refurbished to a very high standard. The dining rooms are elegantly decorated providing the perfect backdrop for truly fabulous food which was recently awarded 2 rosettes.

Whilst we welcome children for lunch and dinner by prior request, the hotel does not accept children under 12 as residents.

History to the present day

The Dial House was built in 1698 by local architect Andrew Paxford - his wife's initials are carved on the front of the building. Originally 'The Vinehouse', it was renamed after the large sundial above the front door in the early 19th Century.

Built as a private house, it was only in the last 30 years that it was bought and converted to a hotel. Throughout examples of its rich history are everywhere - low Cotswold stone arches, beamed ceilings, large inglenook fireplaces, poor boxes. We feel privileged to be adding to its story.

Bourton on the Water is full of old bridges and houses, but the Dial House remains the oldest building in this beautiful Cotswold Village.

Food and Drinks

Jamie Forman, head chef at the renowned Dial House Hotel Restaurant is passionate about using local and seasonal produce and supporting our local farmers. He and the brigade at the hotel have worked hard to produce a menu that is stylish and creative and above all tastes extremely good.

The restaurant was recently awarded 2 rosettes for its food on the inspector's very first visit. We have high hopes that future inspections will take it to 3.

Grounds and gardens

Like the rest of the hotel a huge amount of care has been put into restoring the garden and making it an oasis to retreat to. We have renovated our old summer house on the top lawn. This is a perfect place to relax on a rainy day with a hot cup of tea. It can also be booked for dinner for a private romantic occasion.

We have invested in very high quality garden furniture so that the dining experience can be taken outside with no lack of comfort or quality.

The Dial House Gardens are walled all the way round and are one of Bourton's best kept secrets, a true haven of peace and tranquility.

Other facilities

Some of the rooms have free wireless internet access and all residents can gain access to the internet wirelessly from our lounge.

Our elegant sitting room is for the sole use of residents in the hotel and guests dining in the restaurant. When we planned the refurbishment our emphasis was, as always, on high quality fabrics and beautiful wallpapers. It is equally charming and cosy at the height of summer as it is in the depths of winter when the fire is roaring away.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Elaine Booth, Dial House Hotel, High Street, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, GL54 2AN, United Kingdom

Address: The Dial House Hotel, High Street, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2AN

Check In: From 3pm Check Out: By 11am

Bourton-on-the-Water is on the A429 between Northleach and Stow-on-the-Wold, North of Cirencester. It is within easy reach of the M5, M4 and M40 Motorways

Directions: Leave the M5 at junction 11a, then at Brockworth Roundabout take the 1st exit and merge onto the A417. At the Air Balloon roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A436. At next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A436, then at next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A436. At traffic signals turn right onto the A40. At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A429. Turn right onto Lansdowne Road, then bear right onto the High Street

The nearest railway stations are Kingham (5.6 miles), Shipton (7.1 miles) and Moreton-in-Marsh (8.4 miles).

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