Wood Norton, Worcestershire
Formerly owned by the BBC from 1939 to 2002, when it was used for training and as a listening post during the Cold War, this Grade II-listed building has reopened as a hotel after a £4m restoration.
Opened 25 October
Operator Bespoke Hotels
General manager Oliver Cooke
Head chef Gary Wheeler
Facilities The hall, dating back to 1897, features 20 bedrooms alongside the dining room, bar, snooker room and various lounge and meeting rooms. A further 30 contemporary bedrooms have been created in Pear Tree Mews, the former stables and coach house, while Smith's House holds the hotel's business centre.
Price From £85 including breakfast
Address Worcester Road, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4YB
Telephone 01386 765 611
Websitewww.bespokehotels.com/thewoodnorton