Anonymous (Young couple) 30 October 2008
Okay apart from the poor service
(107425825)

Service from staff at the resturant was very poor.O'kay apart from the
Anonymous (Family with young children) 21 October 2008
No overall comment.
(107256066)
Roy from High Wycombe, GB (Mature couple) 16 October 2008
Alas not really enough time to enjoy to the full, it is a lovely building as long as you are in the old part, lovely grounds too.
(107343200)

Fantastic setting, good food.

Shame the large bed was only 2 pushed together and only had a duvet with no top sheet or bedspread
Did not really feel that the room fitted the bill of Double Executive
from salford, GB (Solo business traveller) 09 September 2008
No overall comment.
(107296139)

Staff with very poor attitude that did not help our staff in any way and because couldnt find a fax with food allownace in qriting let them go without food after a long days work. We are disgusted with the service and will not be using it again.
David from Bristol, GB (Same sex couple) 21 August 2008
No overall comment.
(107107313)
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 17 June 2008
This hotel is in very pleasant surroundings, but is let down by poor service.
(97143827)

Room was clean and well equipped.

Check in took ages. They need to sharpen up their procedures.
Restaurant and bar service was abysmal. Having booked a table in the restaurant, I was then told when I turned up that there was no record of my booking and no tables available. I then tried to eat in the bar, but despite having many waiting staff on duty, nobody would take my order. After half an hour, I went elsewhere to eat.
In the morning, I was determined not to eat in the hotel after my experiences the night before. I had elected to use the express check-out but asked for a copy of my bill before I left. I then found that they had tried to charge me £15 for a breakfast which I hadn't had. Good job I did ask for the bill there and then.
Anonymous (Young couple) 17 June 2008
the wedding staff were excellent and the food was excellent
but the reception staff were awful. i stayed on the 14th june and arrived in the morning. the receptionist was on most of the day and consistently had attitude with me and my fellow guests
(97548315)

receptionist was moody and unhelpful - and almost rude when i asked about checking in early for a wedding i had to attend. not helpful at all
Anonymous (Mature couple) 13 June 2008
The hotel was situated in a lovely setting - the hotel had an air of peace and tranquility
(97604645)

The hotel staff were very polite and helpful - nothing was too much trouble.
Lunch from the bar was excellent and breakfast in the restaraunt too was excellent - service from staff could not be faulted

Rooms could do with air contditioning - a fan was supplied but on this occasion did not keep the room cool enough
Phillip from Northwich, GB (Other) 13 June 2008
As you can see, the negatives outweigh the positives. It seemed very expensive compared to the experience - people were good but the hotel wasn't. Make of that what you will.
(97955109)

Staff generally attentive & friendly (esp. in restaurant).

Bed uncomfortable. Noise from bar area (near room) went on until 2am in the morning. Internet connection kept on failing (15 minutes out of hour paid for)plus connector was positioned next to TV - not on the desk which is where I needed / preferred to work (so had to work on the same shelf the TV was on). Leisure facilities OK but limited (pool area very small so could only swim 2-3 strokes each time). Prices of food in restaurant / bar far too high for quality of food served.
John from Cheddar, GB (Family with young children) 19 February 2008
No overall comment.
(97298982)

Spacious room
Pleasant grounds

Poor cooked breakfast
Bath did not woirk properly
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 28 January 2008
No overall comment.
(97042377)

no free internet
Madeleine from Sidcup, GB (Mature couple) 05 December 2007
Although the hotel was in pleasant surroundings and reception staff pleasant and helpful, I felt the accommodation was pricey for bed and breakfast. The dirty breakfast table was the most off-putting.
(97193001)

Good size room and bed. Linen was clean and crisp.
Reception staff polite and efficient.

Television did not receive terrestrial stations. Bathroom floor a bit grubby. Iron was in poor state with burnt on bits of fabric. Carpet in corridor smelt. Breakfast table VERY dirty with orange juice spilt, tomato sauce stains etc from previous diners.
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 01 November 2007
OK but very mean with the food portions
(97325807)

location

breakfast- very small portions -dried up half slice of bacon and dry tomatoes
Jonathan from Biggin Hill, GB (Family with young children) 18 July 2007
No overall comment.
(97848609)

The hotel is in a lovely setting with well kept grounds.

The hotel is much in need of referbishment. The pool is frankly a waste of space. Far too small. The gym equipment is too limited.
Anonymous (Young couple) 08 June 2007
this hotel is situated in a very lovely and quiet area, the grounds around the hotel were beautifull and very well kept, staff were very friendly, would stay there again, had a lovely time and very relaxing weekend in this hotel
(99455203)

good service, good room, lovely grounds
JOHN from CROYDON SURRY, GB (Mature couple) 12 April 2007
we enjoyed our stay. we have stayed in many hotels, the food in the resturant was superb although the staff were a little too attentive, when we had our evening meal the staff stood watching and waiting for us to finish it made us feel a little uncomfortable, although they were all well dressed, clean and very polite.
(99724831)

the shower was to hard to use,the extractor fan kept us awake
Michael from Plymouth, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 28 February 2007
Would have liked to know that there were large functions taking place on both nights. That the restaurant staff had little, if any, grasp of English,that the room had probably mot been used for some time and would take 12 hours to warm up, that you needed two strong hands to turn off the shower, that the hot water system was not fit for purpoase. That as you walked into reception all you could smell was cigarette smoke from the Bar...we almost left before we began over this one.... etc.
(99305017)

Set in nice grounds

Run as a function hotel, not as a visitor hotel.
Andy from Manchester, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 10 February 2007
No overall comment.
(99196545)

Generally adequate, nothing special

No attention to detail, and the fact that the staff on checkout tried to overcharge by some
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 28 December 2006
No overall comment.
(99115026)

Food in main restaurant was fabulous

Friday 22nd December, Hotel had Christmas party on and there were no tables allocated in restaurant for hotel guests.
Pierre from Puteaux, France;FR (Solo business traveller) 26 December 2006
C'est un h
(99141093)

La campagne anglaise, le charme victorien de l'
peter from Walsall, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 14 December 2006
No overall comment.
(99112591)
angela. m. from cardiff, United Kingdom;GB (Same sex couple) 09 December 2006
average hotel in a nice location.
our room was clean and tidy but small things like dirty net curtains hanging loose spoilt the overall image.
food and drink in my view was over priced, and wasnt worth the money.
staff were quite pleasant,but we had to wait for our breakfast as there was no table available.
(99568549)

nice country location

more attention to detail is require overall.food is average.
food and drink is way too expensive
melanie from torquay, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 07 December 2006
i cant think of anything i would like to have known as your directions were perfect, and i knew the cost when booking. i missed there was a pool so didnt take my costume but that was my fault.
(99709090)

location of hotel easy off motorway but so quiet and peacefull age of building old but still modern decor was good food exellent very friendly staff who appeared genuinely happy to help. comfy bed fresh milk in room nice toiletries .....dont ever sack the chefs

age of bathroom / broken tiles /information stickers on wall when u lay back in the bath and look up the towel rail is rusty underneath / bbc 2 had no sound on tv
Nigel from Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 06 December 2006
Overall it was not bad, but the lift problem in particular, and the other items mentioned above, did not give us a good impression on the day of arrival. The dinner was good and the restaurant staff were particularly nice.
(99526447)

Lovely country setting. Character building. Most staff very nice. Good restaurant.

The bar was not opened on Friday lunchtime until 1.45 and our requests for a bar drink after a long journey by road were not satisfied for almost an hour. There was staff confusion about bar opening and staffing too. The reception check-in was not friendly. It was a disappointing arrival for us. There should have been a lift to the room or at least staff to help with bags up the difficult stairs in this old but beautiful building.
rachael from dorchester, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 16 November 2006
No overall comment.
(3305467761)

clean and modern
A from London, UNITED KINGDOM;GB (Mature couple) 01 November 2006
No overall comment.
(99144166)
Anonymous (Young couple) 30 October 2006
No overall comment.
(99214839)

Lovely country setting
Janice from Wolverhampton, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 20 October 2006
The hotel was in a very peaceful location yet handy for the motorway. The food was excellent and the bedroom was clean and comfortable.
(3305457103)

The room was a good size with plenty of electrical sockets and very clean.

There were quite a lot of flies in the room when we arrived but this was mainly because the windows had been open and it's the time of year!
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 30 August 2006
No overall comment.
(3305266317)

room too small,,,,,,,,,people too nosiy next door and upstair.
Anonymous (Mature couple) 25 August 2006
No overall comment.
(3305113805)
Mike from Swindon, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 23 August 2006
Felt that the restaurant was rather dated and although we had booked a table in advance felt that we were situated in an overspill area. However the quality of the food and the service in the dining room were excellent. All od the staff who served in the restaurant in the morning and the eveingings were very friendly and helpfull.
When we used the bar on the Saturday evening the bar staff seemed very harrassed as there was a wedding party in the bar area. The bar shutters were down and it was unclear to us if the bar was closing or not, it was 8pm. When we asked if the bar was open the gentleman behind the bar seemed agitated and although he did serve us with a drink we felt that we were not receiving the best of welcomes. We did not have a second drink in the bar.
The young man in charge of the health suite was very friendly and although there was a problem with the pool on the Saturday afternoon and we were unable to use this facility the other facilities were available.
Reception staff were also very friendly and helpfull.
(3305219740)

The surroundings were very nice. Bed was comfortable. Staff were very attentive

The room was a bit shabby, wallpaper coming away from the wall. At one point when the hairdryere was on a piece of the bordrer paper flutered down.? T.V kept switching off?
Jacqueline from Chatteris, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 09 August 2006
No overall comment.
(3305150750)
Jane from birmingham, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 09 July 2006
I booked the hotel as it was near to where needed to be the following morning. I thouroughly enjoyed my stay here and would definately recommend the hotel.The food and accommodation and service were excellent
(3304960446)

Room was fabulous - didnt expect a four poster bed!I booked it because it had a pool - and the pool was nice also - if a little on the small side!

I thought there may have been internet access in the bedrooms but there wasnt in mine
Gavin from Bethnal Green, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 21 June 2006
No overall comment.
(3304874400)
Chris from Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 14 June 2006
No overall comment.
(3304786241)
Paula from Irith, UNITED KINGDOM;GB (Family with older children) 02 June 2006
No overall comment.
(3304775507)
Anonymous (Young couple) 10 May 2006
No overall comment.
(3304277513)
Robert from WARRINGTON, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 07 April 2006
Nice stay
(3304479701)

Pool / leisure facilities unavailable - unforeseen circumstances
Anonymous (Young couple) 04 April 2006
No overall comment.
(3304462344)
Phyllise from Middlewich, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 29 March 2006
It was disappointing because we stayed at this hotel because of the leisure facilities which were closed until further notice, so it would have been good to have known this in advance. The accommodation haowever, was first class.
(3304411987)

Ground floor, therefore easy access to grounds as we have a dog
Anonymous (Mature couple) 22 March 2006
Had an enjoyable stay with very good restaurant staff. It would have been nice to have been advised at the time of booking or before arrival that the Spa complex was out of action.
(3304282344)

Room was very clean and there was plenty of hot water.

Dinner menu was fair but the content of the food could do with a little improvement.
judith from Wetherby, United Kingdom (Mature couple) 04 May 2005
No overall comment.
(2215395)
Anonymous (Mature couple) 22 December 2004
A comfortable and friendly, reasonably priced hotel with a good restaurant.
(1695954)

The pleasant location and the comfort. Excellent written directions made finding the hotel easy.

Noisy radiators in the bedroom and bathroom
Anonymous (Other) 17 November 2004
Overall very pleasant stay and hotel very well run.
Only problem was the smell of cigarette smoke in our room this, I feel, should have been refreshed before next cient arrived.
(1602636)

Room smelled very stongly of cigarette smoke, could not change rooms as was full.
Nigel from farnborough, United Kingdom (Solo business traveller) 03 October 2004
No overall comment.
(1530829)

Restaurant service

Price too high