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Set within 70 acres of sweeping parkland and quiet landscaped gardens, Brokencote Hall Hotel is based in a beautiful Victorian manor house nestled in the rolling countryside of Worcestershire.

The hotel, located a stone's throw from the charming market town of Kidderminster, boasts 21 luxurious bedrooms and a restaurant awarded three AA Rosettes. It's one of the five prestigious properties in the Eden Hotel Collection, and has built a reputation for exceptional service, fine dining, and a refined atmosphere that has quickly made it a favourite for quiet escapes, weddings, and gourmet breaks.

Working our way up the gently winding drive lined with lush, verdant trees, we were greeted by a white, stately country house. The hotel's beehives were neatly set on the lawns on the lead up - an unusual feature that we'd soon find provides the honey woven through the menus.

Dark stone steps led into a lobby akin to a very elegant living room. Plush velvet sofas and armchairs perch by large warm lamps and vases of pink lilies. The atmosphere struck a balance between stately grandeur and the warmth of a countryside retreat.

Built on the site of a much older house dating back to the 16th century, Brokencote was once home to wealthy industrialist Henry Willis and several families thereafter. Today, there's a sense as you arrive that you're entering not just a place to stay but a home-from-home, where the staff's warmth carries forward a tradition of hospitality as old as the house itself.

Rating: 4/5

Guests can choose from six different room types, from classic and deluxe to master and feature suites. Five accessible rooms are also available, with one designed to be fully DDA compliant. Each room includes a luxury bathrobe, slippers, complimentary TempleSpa toiletries and a hairdryer.

We stayed in the feature suite, a large, ornate room with grand, textured wallpaper and a stunning view of the hotel's pruned grounds.

Upon entry, you see a large bed framed by a deep green velvet headboard. A beautiful floral throw sits atop crisp white sheets. The room comes with a cosy two-seater sofa, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, an en-suite bathroom with a deep, gorgeously tiled bath, a mini fridge, and coffee-making facilities. Inside the mini fridge was complimentary canned still and sparkling water, milk, and a homemade lemon verbena cordial made from ingredients sourced from the hotel's own herb garden.

You also have the option to book in extras. For a surprisingly steep £45 price tag, you can book a "butler bath" service, which promises an "indulgent escape". This includes a "bath concierge" filling up the tub, lighting some candles and pouring a glass of fizz. Room service is available, and you also have the option to have a newspaper delivered for an additional cost.

We stayed in the height of summer and with one desk fan to the room, it did get quite warm. It didn't impact the visit too much, but for those more susceptible to the heat, it could be a slight discomfort during a hot spell. However, I believe more fans are available at reception if you ask.

Overall, the space was well-equipped and felt luxurious, providing a perfect haven for the stay.

Rating: 4.5/5

One of the genuine highlights of Brockencote Hall Hotel is its award-winning restaurant. Holding three AA Rosettes, it has developed a reputation for imaginative fine dining that celebrates locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Much is home-grown in the hotel's luscious garden of herbs and vegetables, which we were lucky to be given a tour of!

The menu takes inspiration from both classic and contemporary cuisine. Whether guests opt for a multi-course tasting experience with carefully paired wines or a more relaxed à la carte choice, dining here feels like the centrepiece of any visit.

Breakfasts are equally well considered, offering everything from a traditional full English to lighter options, accompanied by a continental breakfast buffet. At the bar, you can order from a tapas-style petite plate menu boasting a range of dishes, from fish and caper sauce vierge and beef sirloin pitta to tomato and basil arancini and pea cous cous. A sandwich menu is also available between 12pm and 5pm.

The bar deserves a special shout-out. Tucked away in a conservatory at the back of the hotel, you can reach it by wandering through a lounge that feels like a cosy library - lined with books, cupboards of board games, and sofas. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, with an impressive knack for crafting drinks both on and off the menu. Adding a distinctive detail, they introduce a new cocktail or inventive twist on a classic each month, a quirk that enhanced the tailored experience the hotel seems to be known for.

For dinner, we opted for the three-course à la carte menu. While every element of the dishes tasted spectacular, we found the portion sizes to be very small - even by fine-dining standards. At a pricey £72 for three courses, we felt a slightly more generous serving would have made the experience that little bit better.

Rating: 4/5

The hotel's surroundings offer a country house experience worlds away from the bustle of everyday life. It's located a short 10 minute drive from Kidderminster and within easy reach of Birmingham.

Well connected via the M5 and M42, the hotel is also close to attractions like the Severn Valley Railway and the West Midlands Safari Park. Arley Arboretum - a botanical garden, and a host of museums are also featured on the hotel's recommendation list for nearby visits.

It's probably more convenient to travel by car as the hotel truly is tucked away in the countryside. And as you can tell, it's certainly more of a spot for those looking for a quiet retreat as it's not a particularly buzzy area. But from what I heard from guests and staff, that's exactly the appeal.

If you're looking for a peaceful trip away, Brokencote Hall Hotel can offer you exactly that.

This is not a setting for nightlife or high energy, but rather a deeply traditional countryhouse escape that prizes quietude, slow luxury, and attentive service. Its strengths are clear - an outstanding finedining restaurant that celebrates its garden and region, a bar that feels like a hidden gem, and a warm and attentive team of staff.

Still, it's not without caveats. There wasn't too much to do on the grounds. The atmosphere, while blissfully calm, will not suit everyone, such as families with young children or groups seeking variety. The dominant demographic here tends to be slightly older couples, and the overall mood reflects that. Conversations are low, and the pace is unhurried.

Yet, that quiet is the luxury. Nestled in Worcestershire's rolling landscapes, Brockencote succeeds as a place to pause, retreat, and indulge in carefully crafted food, restful rooms, and the kind of stillness that's becoming increasingly hard to find. For those looking for space to breathe, read by a lamplit window, or share a glass of wine in calm surroundings, this may be near perfect.

Stays at Brockencote Hall can be booked directly through brockencotehall.com. Rooms start from £150.00 per room, per night in the low season between October and March, and £175 per room in the high season between April and September.

You can also compare deals and prices for a stay on Booking.com.