Best W. Stratford on Avon Salford Priors Salford

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Nigel

Ideal stay in the Cotswolds

Communications before our stay were excellent. A very warm welcome awaited us us in a cold wet day. Check in was an easy process and everything was explained thoroughly.
A really interesting hotel in a very historic building. Room was spacious and clean with an enormous bed.
Good facilities in the room with a well stocked mini bar.
Flowers ordered for arrival were fresh and vibrant in colour.
Complementary cheese and wine were served in the covered courtyard. Very generous servings and a warm welcome from the staff.
Dinner in the Tempest restaurant was great. Food was vey well presented and ideally portioned.
Breakfast has many choices and again food is plentiful.
Check out was swift and efficient.
We will stay here again when in the Cotswolds

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2024

Elizabeth

For the quality of the hotel we felt very let down by the catering. Not good choices on the menu and the quality of the food was not up to standard. I did have to send my meal back. However the room was very comfortable and spacious.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2023

Simon

Stayed overnite while attending a concert at Ragley hall. The hotel we’re hosting a wedding and unfortunately there was very little space to sit and relax during the day and on our return the bar had closed at 10.30 and we were told to head to the wedding bar if we wanted a drink, don’t think the bride and groom would have been too chuffed . As a guest would have been nice to have felt a little more hospitality, don’t think the hotel should be renting rooms out when a wedding is on.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

Alicia-mae

Lovely Hotel in beautiful surroundings

Lovely stay at this hotel.. excellent food... stayed in the stable block .. ok for one night a little cramped …no air con but very clean and a comfortable bed..would definitely stay again …in a different room if staying more than one night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

William

Guest care was at the front of their concerns. Responded appropriately and quickly to my wife’s breathing problems in the extreme heatwave. With temperatures in the high 30C our room in the original building was too hot and airless.Would return but probably not in the main building. But Praise to all the staff for making our anniversary special.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2022

Peter

Would recommend this hotel to my friends

Very lovely and relaxing stay looking forward to staying again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2022

Chris

Fantastic stay. Beautiful place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

It was such a pleasant time! The staff was wonderfully responsive and helpful. The food was delicious and the setting beautiful. I will visit again!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2020

Mikey

My small room was very cold despite have all three large radiators running at burning hot. The bathroom was also is disrepair. Wouldn’t stay again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The hotel was a cosy period property, airy with windows that looked out on a park.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2020

Ian

Really nice comfortable hotel. Excellent service from reception staff. Definitely recommend.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2019

Jon

Great Value, Clean and friendly

Great value, place was clean and team was friendly. Needs a refurb but nothing to stop a comfortable stay. Good value for what you get.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2019

James

Nice Character Hotel but more cleaning required

The hotel has lots of character and the rooms are comfortable but the cleaning of the outside areas leaves a lot to be desired. There are cigarette ends all over the floor in many areas. The food is good, if a little pricey and the service is good but there was no real ale available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Firstly the staff were exceptional, could not do enough to help. The food was also excellent. Unfortunately the property is in desperate need of an overhaul. Cleanliness of the rooms is from our room point of view very poor indeed. We, due to a mix up with Expedia and the Hotel booking, ended up having the Bridal Suite. We must say if this had been our Bridal Suite we would have been asking for our money back! All this said the bed and linen was more than adequate for our 2 night stay. It says on the front door they are a 3 star hotel and i feel this is a true representation of their current status. This hotel has the ability to be a much better place to stay. We were a little disappointed but the staff and the food prevented us from making any complaint. We would consider staying here again but i am sure there are better hotels of a similar rating in the area we would check our first.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Lindsey

Wonderful stay

Myself and my partner stayed for one night we had the four poster bed which was very comfortable. The bathroom was very spacious and clean. We also opted for breakfast when booking our stay which was lovely highly recommend it. All members of staff were very helpful and friendly especially reception.
If I have any criticism it would be no toilet brush in the bathroom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Julian

Cotswold stay

Lovely place to stay just outside the Cotswolds, will be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Liked the old timbered sections.pleasant hotel,grand !

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2019

Nick

Disappointed

The hotel was really tired with wallpaper peeling off the walls. Our bedroom was dusty with cobwebs on the wall lights. Mould and peeling paint in the bathroom. The chef cooked us eggs benedict - the bread was not toasted and the eggs were hard. This hotel needs loads of money to be spent to bring it up to standard. Very poor

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2019

James

Great hotel quiet and comfortable - WiFi was very poor though

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were very helpful, and when I asked about the history of the hotel the receptionist took the time to get me a print out of the history of the building. They happily moved me to a room that they believed to be haunted. Beautiful hotel in a lovely part of the country. Thanks for all of your efforts to ensure that our stay with you was most pleasant.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2019

Simon

Great history, great barman!

The building was magnificent, and in a beautiful setting. The room was nice, although the shower was little more than a drip - my wife struggled to wash her hair in it, as it barely had the power to rinse the soap out.

Staff behind the reception weren’t exactly the friendliest bunch if I’m honest. However the waiting and bar staff were absolutely wonderful. In particular, the barman (tall friendly chap with a beard, I didn’t get his name, but would like his professionalism and friendliness to be recognised), could not have done more to make our stay more enjoyable - a wonderful asset to the hotel, he turned a regular stay into a lovely one.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2019

Ghklamreza

It was lovely. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2019

Angela

Beautiful place to stay

An absolutely amazing place to stay. Staff were so very willing to help with anything we asked.
Would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2019

Richard

The staff were great - even agreed to put our bags in our room when we stopped in before the room was ready. The room was lovely.

My only slight complaint was that the coffee with breakfast really wasn’t to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Allan

Picturesque building in a beautiful location

Spent a very pleasant evening in the beer garden. Would definitely stay again next time we are in the area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2019

andrew

The hotel staff were helpful and the room was large and very comfortable. The restaurant was full on the first night. We had a nice meal in Evesham, not a problem. The hotel was full. Both cooked breakfasts did not appear to be freshly cooked and one was cool rather than hot. The breakfast buffet was small but nice. It was a shame that the catering wasn't up to the standard of the rest of the hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2019

Rachel

Poor service

When I got there I wasn’t acknowledged for ages. The man on reception seemed to be on a personal call. When he did eventually check me in he gave me a key but told me nothing about dinner or breakfast. I had to dig around in the room for the guest information and find it out myself. There was no food options for less than £20 so I just got a takeaway to the room. There’s also only 1 plug miles away from anywhere you can sit so if you need to plug a laptop in for work you’ll be sat on the floor..... good points? The internet was quick....
Staff on breakfast equally unfriendly and didn’t explain I needed to order Hard to guess without a menu? They also weren’t around to order from

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Me and my husband lovely this property, and the history of this hotel.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We were on the top floor and are elderly. There is ni lift and no one offered help with our bags. The water tank was near and made a terrific noise when used. The location is good the room was spacious with a 4 poster bed. Breakfast staff wete excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful grounds. Great outdoor dining from pub. Much character in this old, old house.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

Breakast on first morning was very slow due to only 1 person being on. That was sorted by the next day

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2019

Tom

Lovely old building, attractive setting when pulling into hotel property. Food was decent although bar menu was fairly limited. Good quality breakfast (plenty of choice).

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2019

Gary

Excellent

All round first class. The room was huge and as it was a bitterly cold night the radiator was big enough . The lady behind reception went out of her way to run round and find me an extra heater .
I was away with work but the huge room with four poster bed be ideal for a romantic break

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2019

Peter

Good Stay

Bet y please tell staff, easy check in and good food in the resturant

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

A great overnight stay in a beautiful hotel. The staff were welcoming , very friendly and went out of their way to show us a few hidden treasures within the house.

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2018

John

Quick overnight

For a quick overnight stopover you couldn't go wrong with this place. Excellent value for money too.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2018

Amanda

Beautiful hotel in a fantastic setting,all rooms are named which unique and the staff are friendly and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2018

Dan

Great looking and characterful building. Clean, comfortable, cosy and quite room (I went for the slightly more expensive 'Superior'). Very pleasant and accommodating staff.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2018

Amanda

Lovely hotel in a gorgeous area, always a pleasure to stay here/

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2018

Graham

Business Trip

Low score because I was put in a separate building from the main hotel. This had paper thin walls so I was kept awake by the person in the next room snoring. Also, the double bed is just 2 singles pushed together. Food and service were good, though.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

We have been regular visitors and enjoyed our stays. However this visit was not as enjoyable. The staff have always been friendly and helpful but on this occasion we didn't leave with that usual warn feeling. The evening barman was a pleasure to deal with as was our usual lady for the breakfast service but a couple of encounters with other members of staff made us feel less than valued. Not sure if anything has changed there but sadly it has made us think twice before returning.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2018

Simon

Asked to change rooms, initial room was poor, small and dated. Staff were excellent and changed rooms. 2nd room was much better.

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2018

Cheryl

Very Disappointing

Selected what looked to be a lovely old stately home hotel only to be accommodated in what was old stables/out buildings. Very noisy room both from guests next door and upstairs, every footstep caused floor boards to creak and groan.
Boiler pipes for building ran up the corner of the room so very noisy from the pumping sounds cracking and creaking.
Room was intercommunicating with another room but the lock was broken on \"my side\", I had to move a chest of drawers in front of the door, and felt very unsafe all night.
Room was also very dirty, carpet not hoovered well, skirting boards very dusty and cob webs in several places.
One of the worst nights sleep I have had in over 30 years of travelling.
Such a shame as the main hotel looked so nice.

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable hotel

Comfortable accommodation in a building with historic interest. Nice evening meal and a good breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2018

D

Olde Worlde country hotel

Pleasant staff from check in to waiting staff. Lovely bar food which we ate in the conservatory. Mattress a bit soft and we kept rolling into the middle of bed. Room clean.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Cheap and cheerful - Hard to sleep at night

Nice hotel overall, room is nice and has all standard facilities, however at night beware, anyone moving upstairs or coming into the building wake you up, I am a deep sleeper , but people coming in at midnight, you can hear their voices and just simple stuff like walking , very creaky rooms. Rooms are also very hot , fan is provided however very very stuffy.

Breakfast is okay, nothing special, I wouldn't pay for the breakfast there, I only had it because it was part of my deal when I booked, basic buffet food, cereal , sugary squash orange juice, bland savories , and then the 'cooked' breakfast is very basic, full English very bland - certainly not worth £15 per person anyway.

Staff were nice and pleasant - I wouldn't stay again , but its cheap , cheerful and adequate for 1 night i guess.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2018

Ian

Pleasant room , very good front of house staff excellent price

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2018

Duncan

Bed was uncomfortable, food good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2018

Deborah

Good value for money and I would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2018

Christopher

Good value

We loved the place though room 18s door faces walk through so worth noting if busy.
Clean apart from mouldy shower curtain
Paid upfront in march so quite upset to be handed a bill on departure
The receptioinist said not to worry expedia had probably not passed on payment.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Fabulous staff. My only negative would that we stayed in a separate part of the hotel and the shower was a nightmare. Couldn't rinse yourself let alone rinse your hair with the dribble that came out.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Barry

Lovely place, good location

Lovely place and good location. Room above me had creaking floor boards which were noisy, especially when the occupants got up in the night but that’s what you get in an old place.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Phil

Game Fair Weekend

Excellent weekend. Very good staff. A very nice room.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel. Exceeded expectations.
Only one criticism - we were in a separate annex next to the archway and we could hear every movement from the room above.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

Linda

Perfect relaxing get-away

From the minute we arrived I knew this was a good choice. Ambience, staff, casual drink in the sunny garden, all making for the perfect weekend away. The evening meal was unbelievably excellent. Superb food beautifully presented. We are already planning on a return visit.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2018

william

brilliant hotel, loved the quirkiness of the room very cosy and clean, the food was excellent and josh behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. we loved everything about the hotel especially the garden where we could sit and have a drink in pretty and peaceful surroundings

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2018

Mu

Lovely hotel

Excellent hotel in quiet location. Had three nights rest and relaxation in this hotel (which is steeped in history) and enjoyed it very much.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2018

Dean

Nice but a bit tired

The place definitely needs a make over it is looking tired
Staff were very helpful and polite
The bar area should be reserved for drinking and socialising not TV watching. A designated TV room would be better so sports fans can watch football etc

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2018

Jean

Easy to find and I nice welcome on arrival

Our first room was located up a series of very old steep stairs plus dimly lit corridors. It seemed to be getting darker the more steps we encountered

We finally located our twin room which was very small with low overhanging ceilings in parts. The bath was slightly sunken and the whole journey from the ground floor up seemed to be very accident prone. Back at reception I said the room and its location was unsatisfactory. She then located a ground floor room in the annex which was very pleasing. Only trouble was quite a lot of ants. There was ant bait on the floor

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2018

Alison

Not as advertised

Very disappointed booked a double room not twin bed room, but it was two single beds pushed together so had the ridge of mattresses down middle of bed. Room also very warm

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2018

Marian

5 stars because of the way the hotel looks, because it has reasonable prices. Very good choice.

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2018

Dave

Really lovely setting nice breakfast, didn’t try the evening restaurant, the only downside we went on a weekend with glorious weather and the heating was in winter mode and couldn’t be turned off

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2018

Richard

Brilliant For business use passing between birmingham and Cheltenham. Room was cosy.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2018

Nicola

Lovely Hotel, friendly, helpful staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2018

Sarah

Country inn style

Lovely old country inn, decor and style to be expected for the type of place it is. Don't expect modern appliances and services or wide range of food & drinks it suits what it is

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Dining room stank of fried food. Not appealing. Makes me think the kitchen is using old oil.

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2018

Gary

Lovely old hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Grand old building.

Slightly disappointed that we were not informed that there was building work being undertaken. Room was spacious and comfortable but in need of some told. Disappointed to find mould on shower curtains and broken lock on door.

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2018

Mike

This was a short February half-term break purchased as a Christmas present. From the food we ate I suspect it may well have been cooked at Christmas too. £15 for a stale burger, served with cold chips and £12.50 for the chicken caesar salad seemed excessive when the chicken appeared to have been microwaved. Ideas of having a lie in were sadly short lived as on both mornings we were woken by workers hammering on the roof directly above us from 8 in the morning, accompanied by the tuneful hum of the cement mixer. The bed itself, whilst looking like a fairy tale four poster was uncomfortable and clearly had seen better days as could be seen from the variety of previous repairs. Although we could hear the water system constantly running behind the walls throughout our stay, my attempt at having a warm shower sadly failed as, despite turning off the cold tap, the water coming through was at best tepid.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2018

alan

Room smelt damp on entering.
Dining room too bright lacks atmosphere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2018

Christine

Great building

Lovely old building with lots of original touches. Breakfast offered a wide choice. Very enjoyable stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

great building shame about the beds

Great location, friendly staff and beautiful building. Food was good, however the MOST important item is the bed, and to be honest I had two awful nights, the mattress was terrible and I spend all night rolling into my husband feeling like I was going to disappear into a big hole in the middle of the bed. If you cant get the bed right and then don't care, don' have hotels!!!!

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2018

Dan

Lots of comfort and character

I've stayed here several times and although the rooms are all different, in different areas of the hotel (Main Building and Court), they are always comfortable with loads of character.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2018

Nigel

Good weekend

Excellent staff and good breakfast .Restaurant very good.

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2017

Joey

Heritage

Except the heather is not very warm everything is good. The service of staff is thoughtful. The room style is better for the people who likes heritage.

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2017

Ruth

Lovely historic property located in a perfect spot for exploring the Cotswolds. Excellent food and service. Rooms are clean and well equipped. Needs a bit of money spending on furnishings and carpets.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2017

Jeff

Great country hotel!

We stayed here last week and, unfortunately, had to cut our stay shirt due to a family emergency. The staff was very accommodating and shortened our reservation without any problem which was greatly appreciated. The hotel is an extremely fun place to stay. The main house dates from 1470 and still has many of the iriginal interior features. We stayed in one of the converted carriage house rooms (no.17) which was clean and comfortable. The bathroom is prpbably the nicest and biggest of any hotel bathroom that I have ever seen in Europe. We paid for the full hot breakfast the next morning and it was definitely worth it. The Eggs Benedict were great. I hope to cone back again in the future. Thanks Salford Hall!

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2017

robert

room was very noisy with the extra fans from the kitchen running along side the room, had phone reception about it these were turned off after 10 pm, food very expensive for what you got chef doesn't know difference between well done and rare, this was not a £104 room more like a £70 room and needs be re-priced accordingly

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

MarK

Lovely stay at lovely hotel

Really nice hotel. Very friendly staff with brilliant service. Room service food was absolutely lovely and such good value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2017

Neil

Good hotel

Good hotel great food was a bit disappointed that you didn't tell us we were staying in the courtyard room when you say superior room you would think it would be in the main hotel really

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

wouldn't stay again

very noisey room very hot when you run or someone else runs the shower it sounds as if the pipework is falling apart would never stay again

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2017

john

Nice old mansion

Old and full of character.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2017

Andy

Good stay at Salford Hall

My stay was very good overall. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The actual hotel was very nice with its ancient buildings would recommend anybody to stay there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2017

Michael

Hotel with real character but modern facilities

The hotel premises were fabulous and the service first class. We were only staying one night so we didn't hav chance to eat in the restaurant and the only minor issue wasa a failed lamp in the bathroom/shower which we reported.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2017

larry

Very beautiful old building and full of character.

Excellent place and easy to find. The breakfast was also very good.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2017

Kay

A relaxing place to get away.

The staff were welcoming, and always helpful. The bar food was excellent and the bar itself was comfortable and relaxing. The grounds were well-kept and offered a tranquil setting for the weekend.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Salford Hall, Salford Priors

Second visit to this hotel - centrally located for the surrounding area of Evesham with good access to Stratford upon Avon. Great ambience. Had the same room both times, small, comfortable and warm with good ventilation. Everything I need for visiting friends. I wish the tennis court was usable though!
You know its a good place when you see a helicopter arrive with people arriving for tea - like upon my first visit :)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2017

Verified traveler

Historical setting with good service

Quirky hotel with loads of period features including a priest hole matched with really friendly staff and good food. Very pleasant garden and a well stocked bar. Well situated for Stratford and Evesham.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely quiet hotel in a country side location
Comfy beds
Good food
Took a while to get hot water running on top floor but was well looked after by staff

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2017

Paul

A great getaway

This was our second trip to Salford Hall, for a short two-night break. It is a lovely old building, full of quaint corners, with a pleasant bar and restaurant. Our room was clean and comfortable. The nearby town of Bidford has a very pleasant riverside walk, and other attractive towns such as Evesham, Stratford and Warwick are not far away. All in all, a great getaway.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2017

Barb

Lovely charming hotel.

Comfortable, clean, nice room for the money. Dining room not so good, help nice, food horrible and expensive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Memorable stay.

We really enjoyed staying at this hotel. There is so much history to it. And the staff were all friendly and extremely helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2017

gilly

Fantastic position for visiting Evesham Birmingham

Superb. Great food, nice surroundings excellent place to stay with a dog.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2017

Francis

Historic and charming hotel

This was the final night of our holiday. The hotel was fabulous and felt full of history. We would certainly stay again historic

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Magnificent converted 1602 mansion

Delightful

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Very comfortable stay, room very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Steak night was really good value and very good quality, would definitely choose this hotel again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Stayed in room 12, couldn't fault it and wouldn't want to. Fell in love with this place over night! Very nice food and reasonably priced!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2017

John

Lovely hotel, great welcome!

Excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2017

John & Sandra

Nice period property

Stayed one night: 11 Feb 2017.

Nice period property with all the expectations of a terrific valentine escape for us, 25 years married. 2 daughters \"looking after the house and dog\" (i.e. Party while mum and dad are away); unfortunately spoiled by the (ridiculous) 'office ceiling' hotel restaurant with atrocious kitchen service and poor quality food.

With just 40 covers (their numbers) the restaurant was in complete meltdown. We were third couple seated at 7:15 and still waited 1/2 hour for service. We received incorrect meals, eventually replaced by one crudely plated duck and an horrendously tough, reheated pork dish with pitiful accompaniments and zero flavour. As the evening progressed, we saw the same shambles occurring at table-after- table. The complaint and rebate queue at check-out next morning spoke volumes. We elected not to risk inflaming our disappointment by taking breakfast at £15 per head, so retreated to the nearest reasonable eatery.

Cost:
Room only (deal): double (stable block) £76
Dinner / drinks etc: £119 after complaint deductions

On the up-side(!)
Comfy, warm room
Good parking
Cosy (small) bar, with bar meal service
within 15 min driving reach of local Shakespearean attractions

What a shame!

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2017

Chris

Would not go back

Staff held a meeting next to our room, from 10pm until 11:55pm (stopped when I slammed the door) the room was also really hot, the shower ceiling was low due to beams which meant I have to crouch while showing. I am less than 6 foot tall, also breakfast was £12.50 and the cooked breakfast was small and not worth £12.50. The building looks lovely but not a great hotel overall.

Partner