The Dervish in Worcester, Worcestershire

The Dervish Self-Catering

Broadway is a postcard-ready sight in the Cotswolds. With honey-coloured stone dominating the buildings of this quaint village, you might not be surprised about the exteriors of the home. With traditional oriel windows, slated roof, and brickwork chimney, this 17th-century house is sure to charm you before you even get inside. Over the years, the hosts have designed award-winning interiors for historic buildings. It’s easy to see why, with excellent preservation of original features such as ancient oak beams, a stone fireplace, and antique furniture. While the decor is fairly understated, we love how quirky nods to Istanbul – where your hosts lived for many years – add a personal touch. After exploring the apartment, you’ll even find a secret garden out back (an ideal spot for a bottle of fizz under the stars). Make the most of your creative escape in the morning, with Broadway Museum and Gallery, the Gordon Russell Design Museum, and John Noot Galleries all under five minutes from your door. Or get away from urban life and visit Broadway Tower, a mile and a half away. Experience true peace and quiet, along with unmatched views of rolling greenery of the English countryside.

Home truths:
*Your host can provide a cot upon request
*This home has smart heating and remote-control lighting
*Guests are kindly asked to remove shoes upstairs and to only use the bathtub for sit-down showers
*Your garden is only accessible via a shared pathway, but there are high walls and fences for privacy
*As this home allows for self check-in with a lockbox, you won't meet your hosts (but their housekeeper lives very nearby)
*You can park for free on the street, or pay for the long-term car park which is ten minutes away on foot
*This characterful old home has wonky walls and floors, sloped ceilings, and low doorways – some guests might struggle to access the entire home and you'll also need to climb stairs to enter