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Hotel its self is clean. Staff are flawless, you ask they will help beds were comfortable. The only thing really that lets it down are the showers and the lack of a coffee machine at breakfast. And it can be noise when there is a wedding party. I personaly won't be staying again.
Walking back from the nearby bus stop in heavy rain the day after we arrived, trying not to be on a section of pavement level with big puddles in the road when a car was likely to go past, I wondered why on earth anybody would want to go on a foreign holiday. We were checking bus times to Bath (perhaps appropriately, given how wet we got!) first thing in the morning. More seriously, we were greeted warmly on arrival, rooms were comfortable and met our needs and we enjoyed the food served, evening meals and breakfast. Staff were very friendly. Most guests staying here seem to do so for one night, presumably as a transit hotel or to meet up with family as there seemed to be a few inter-generational groups. We used it as a base to visit a family member in Wiltshire and sightsee in Bath (good bus service there), Wells and a couple of museums. There are issues with local roads at present, which we hope for the sake of local residents and visitors are quickly dealt with, but I can only say that we spent an enjoyable five nights there and would be very happy to recommend it.
Good clean accomodation. Good fresh food at standard prices. Well maintained rooms. upmarket 3star values. Lovely location and served with public transport, both bus and train at a walkable distance.About 1mile from train station. Traditional chesterfield lounge not spoilt with modern media.
The building is very pretty but that's where it ends, we stayed at the hotel for 4 nights, we was shocked to hear that they didn't change the towels for the whole duration of our stay. The room needs updating, the bed was uncomfortable, the curtains had green mold on inside, the radiator didn't work, the TV had bad signal. The room wasn't cleaned at all during our stay. The bathroom had black mold around the bath, the taps were really hard to turn off and if you didn't turn them off then they dripped all night. The water barely came out of the shower, it was just a trickle of water. Dust all over the skirting boards, clearly haven't been dusted in months. The breakfast was acceptable and so was the meals, the staff were friendly but didn't go out of their way to solve anyone's problems. Other people staying at the hotel seemed to have an array of problems similar to ours, which weren't getting solved either! Needless to say we won't be coming back. This is a shame as the area surrounding the hotel is beautiful and with the right management and investment this could be a lovely place to stay, but as it stands......This hotel is a mess!!!! Never again.
My wife and I stayed here for 1 night. There was a wedding taking place, which in fairness wasn't overly intrusive, but there was nowhere to relax and parking spaces were non-existent until around 11pm. During the night the boiler started and the noise was deafening, impossible to get any sleep from around 3-7am. I took a video of this and showed it to the duty manager who agreed it was unacceptable, but was unable to do anything to address it, only provide me with an email to complain to guest relations. Very strangely, the TV turned itself on 3 times during the night, despite the remote control being on the opposite side of the room. I can only assume that a universal control was being used in an adjacent room, or the tv was somehow malfunctioning. We had also paid for a double bed but received 2 single beds pushed together. Upon complaining to guest relations about these combined issues, which resulted in an almost completely sleepless night for my wife and I, I received the rudest of emails from them, stating I had over-exaggerated things and that they would no longer be communicating with me. Unbelievable! I am now contacting Best Western complaints directly and will need to go via consumer arbitration to try and get a resolution. A very poorly run hotel, carrying the Best Western brand name but with atrocious customer service. I implore anybody to avoid this hotel.
Dreadful check-in pay up-front-for room system that also does not, unless by pre-authorising £50.00 per day on a card, permit room charges. This charge (I was advised) stays on the card for 30 days before clearing - interest free loan! Clearly a distrust of it's client base. Rudeness in the bar - no "please" when being asked to pay for food and drink - I declined the pre-auth charge - and my being addressed as "mate" by a bar tender who, when challenged by his address told me "I don't need the likes of you telling me how to speak". Unbelievable arrogance in a still beleaguered industry following covid et al. Never shall I return to Limpley Stoke.
This is an old fashioned hotel in many ways so not to the taste of many people but I enjoyed it. Location is wonderful with great views from the patio, it's even close to relatively frequent public transport towards Bath and towards Trowbridge (via Bradford on Avon). Room was large and comfortable with nice bathroom and bed (two pushed together) which was fine. Several bar areas to relax and have a drink at reasonable prices. Food was very good, a steak cooked to perfection, lovely pepper sauce and nice chips (improved by having half the sauce poured over them) eaten in the pleasant Tudor Room. Breakfast was well worth the money, I had scrambled eggs, bacon, sliced mushrooms, a sausage, toast, tea and orange juice, all from a self service buffet which was hygienic and kept heated. Staff are friendly and professional. I reported a loose carpet on the stairs and it was fixed very quickly. My only issue was that sound insulation wasn't great (probably impossible in these older hotels) and there was a gap under the door where light from the corridor (and fellow guests voices) came through. Much cheaper and more relaxing than trying to find something in Central Bath and only 20/25 minutes by bus through nice countryside, there is a fair bit of road traffic due to the A36(?) so I'm not sure what car journeys would be like.
We stayed one night, very nice welcome at reception, room with lovely views over the valleys. Bed comfortable, room clean and tidy. We had an evening meal at the hotel, the young waitress was very friendly and very helpful, the service and the food was good. Breakfast was included in the price which was good value, there was plenty of choice and it was all really nice. We found all the staff we met to be very friendly.
Poor experience in restaurant items on menu no available. Blamed on being to busy. Steaks not cooked as requested. The room was tired but bed was comfy. We attended a wedding at the venue the wedding breakfast was excellent. Would not use this Hotel as a base
We were really satisfied with my wife. Beautiful and well maintained hotel in silent and beautiful environment. The hotel staff was really polite and we felt that we were welcome. In evening we had dinner. Chris was a real professional and got us order something else which we originally were thinking to order. Food was really good and undersigned was impressed with beer which Chris recommended. Beside all he had good sense of humor and we really enjoyed. If you for an reason or other don't have to stay in middle of the town, this hotel is good choice.
Generally good with attentive staff especially the foreign chap who booked us in on reception and was also very helpful with directions. The water pressure is awful, trying to have a shower was difficult as the temperature kept changing and at one point I couldn't get any water out of the basin cold tap to brush my teeth. We ate in the restaurant both nights and the first night which was supervised by Chris was great but the second night there was a wedding on and it seemed as if all the staff were allocated to that as there was only one waiter in the dining room who had to do everything including going to the bar for drinks. We arrived at our booked time and were sat down and given menus then we didn't see him again for over quarter of an hour so we were wishing we had gone into the bar ourselves to bring our drinks in with us.
In the restaurant for dinner on two evenings, Caitlin was our waitress. She was excellent in every way. Quietly attentive. friendly and pleasant, she gave our stay that little bit of a personal touch. The hotel was beautifully situated above a valley and in close proximity to major attractions. We were able to visit Wells cathedral in one trip.
Chris the barman was very helpful friendly and made the buisness trip a pleasure May book up again but take the wife . Rooms are clean,tidy and very comfy. Sitting outside on the terrace in peaceful soroundings and beautiful views was a great way to unwind from the days graft But thanks goes to chris
The staff the view and the food are the best parts of this hotel sadly I found the rooms very outdated the bed extremely hard and uncomfortable and whenever someone used the shower our sink made a gurgling noise that we could not stop again couldn't fault the staff found them very pleasant and polite and the food was excellent I just didn't think the price match the quality
If you have a toddler, I would not recommend this hotel. First they found it a strange concept that I would ask them to store baby milk and food in a fridge ?? Then I booked breakfast buffet at 9:15 and by 9:45 they were ready to close everything down. They hardly had any food because they didn't top it up and we had to ask them to do this so we could have breakfast, this included coffee, milk and beans to note a few. The room smelt musky and old. The mattress was so uncomfortable! And there was a massive split and damaged and there was damage in the bathroom too. Avoid if you need theses things to be right. However nice surroundings.
A tired hotel in need of some renovation Breakfast disappointing No atmosphere in dining areas Tea stored out of an urn was warm weak and stewed croissant stale No offering of poached fried eggs Robotic staff not really caring Uncomfortable bed
We were put in a room next to the bar and a balcony being used by a wedding party.Noisy until midnight and then then cleaners took over, banging about. Got three or four hours sleep.A truly horrible experience. The hotel should have the common sense to let you know a wedding is booked there, when you book. Bar on the pricey side. Breakfast with no fried egg option. Feel robbed of £120 and a nights sleep. Never again.
The hotel is tucked away surrounded by picturesque countryside but well located for a visit to the historic city of Bath. Staff were excellent..efficient but friendly ..and both the evening meal and breakfast were of a good standard. Our room was spacious with a lovely outlook and a balcony. Minor grouses were the lack of a cotton sheet on the bed which would have been useful in hot summer weather and for me no apparent breakfast fried egg instead of scrambled egg. However these are minor grouses so happy to give a well deserved five star rating.
We had a nice three nights stay with breakfast. Although breakfast closed too early for us, the staff never rushed us and always reassured we could take our time. There's a nice ambiance with the bar and restaurant in the evening. Staff both at reception and restaurant are warm and helpful. Our room was simple and clean with a lovely view.
Picturesque old building in beautiful location, friedly helpul staff, but, this building is in need of serious work. The rooms and floors run off at different levels, way beyond quaint, to the point a glass of water actually slides off the bedside table (5.4° drop). The stairs, of which there are many upstairs [this is not user friendly for people with limited mobitikty] also drop off sideways (4° +). Think about your needs before you book
My daughter and son in law had their wedding here 13 July. It was an amazing day without any problems ! Everything was perfect. Rooms could do with a bit of updating but we didn't spend much time in ours so it didn't really matter. Everything you need for a couple of nights stay. The grounds and views are amazing. Apparently some lovely walks nearby. One negative point - lack of alcohol free drinks. We asked what was alcohol free - one lager - can't remember which one ! No alcohol free wines champagnes or spirits. I was on medication which meant I couldn't drink alcohol. Three pregnant ladies not drinking alcohol. Nothing for us to drink apart from the usual coke/juice etc. It would have been lovely to have a glass of alcohol free wine or fizz - grown up drink - especially as it was a wedding. Maybe an idea to get some alcohol free drinks in and advertise at the bar !
The hotel's location is amazing, situated with lovely views over stunning countryside. It has gardens and an outside patio seating area. The decor inside is a bit dated but the hotel is very comfortable and the staff are professional and friendly. My room was fully equipped with a very comfortable bed and met my requirements for an overnight stay. Highly recommended.
My daughters wedding was held here last weekend. unfortunately the hottest and most humid weekend this year... I worked for many years for a 100 bedroom Comfort Inn as a manager so I do know what I am talking about, and this is not a character assassination of the hotel, but an honest review. Firstly, some of the rooms are incredibly small, I mean tiny, which I know in these old buildings can't be helped... but you can't charge full wack rates for tiny rooms. The hotel has absolutely NO air con of any type, all that is offered are small desk fans ( one per room) which on a summers night is next to useless, completely useless unless you sleep with it balanced on your chest! The room also overlooked over the bins and rubbish pile, The hotel is very very dated, very, The curtains are drab and way pass their best, some are not even the same length ??.. There is the odd pot plant dotted about, fake and dusty, as were the picture frames and chandeliers... even the floral displays here and there were nasty, old dusty and obviously thrown together with left overs from previous weddings etc.. Truly awful. A leaking or leaked roof has left lots of water marks down some walls and a lot of the ceilings are cracked / blown plaster etc and non have been repainted to at least try and hide it. The windows are badly painted and at lease 3 of the windows I tried either wouldn't open or if they did, wouldn't stay open !! The first night we stayed in room 1....a tiny tiny twin, as mentioned, no air con, window wouldn't open and all they had to offer was a small desk fan...really ! The shower was a 'built in' corner 'bathroom', the shower door was not attached to the shower tray and the distance between the shower cubicle and the sink was roughly 10-12 inches, so you couldn't stand in front of the mirror and you had to bend sideways to get out of the door... and this cost 144 pound per night... and that was with a discount !!! The second night, we moved to two different rooms, a booking mishap on our part not the hotels. My second night room was better, bigger room and a Bath !!!, but the window wouldn't stay open, still overlooking the bins, and the fan in this bigger room was even smaller than the first nights rooms fan. However the rooms were spotlessly clean and they obviously have a very good house keeping team. The same can be said for the kitchen staff, food very good, the wedding breakfast, bar food and breakfast was very good...The orange juice was awful and if you've ever watched the hotel inspector, a good hotel can be judged on its Orange juice,......theirs was truly horrible. The hotel offered a "Bridal Cocktail' for the wedding... in this case a Expresso Martini, but when ours guests tried to ordered it, they were unable to get one as the barman didn't know how to make one !!!! My sis in law made a point to the reception staff that if they are going to offer such cocktails, to make sure they put in a competent barman in place. Mostly the staff were nice and helpful as best they could, although a tall dark haired pony-tailed lady was rather abrupt. But my personal problem was, after leaving the hotel trade, I went into professional cake making.. I made my daughters cake... I made her cake 48 hours before the wedding,. it was kept in fridge for 12 hours until we were ready to leave for the hotel, (standard procedure) some 40 minutes away. when it left her fridge it was dry and cool and kept in brand new cake boxes. which is how you store fondant iced cakes. The hotel had been specifically asked to keep the cakes ( 3 tiers) in their fridge over night. When we were given the cakes before the ceremony to display, the cake boxes were bending and damp and the cakes were almost ruined, they were wet, shiny, melting and not in a good shape. There is no WAY in Gods green earth were those cakes kept in a fridge or even a cool room.. I challenged the staff as to what they had done. they basically argued with me that they had kept them in the fridge all night and it was 'condensation' ??????? WTF! I have been making wedding cakes for a many many years and I am telling you those cakes never saw a fridge, but they continued to argue they had.... I believe they lied to my face and they knew the cakes had not been cared for properly. I damn sure they didn't even see the inside of a cool cupboard left a fridge. Unprofessional at the extreme, not only in their care of the cake and arguing with a guest. I am not sure how Best Western operates with its franchesee's.... but the overall impression is the owner, if not Best Western, if unable if not unwilling to put money into this hotel, I appreciate it is possible a listed building and some things are highly expensive if not prohibited to change, i.e. air con, then at least go buy some decent fans, buy new curtains, paint walls, and generally try instead of selling over priced, substandard rooms. Such a shame for such a beautiful historic building.. Don't recommend it, certainly not for wedding cakes.
We stayed at this hotel after a busy day in Bath. A beautiful location and building. Staff were very training and gave great service. Our room was very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and throughly enjoyed it. My celiac husband had plenty of choices. Breakfast was also nice. There was a lovely wedding going on during our stay. We were not bothered by any noise at all and it was great to see everyone having a fabulous celebration. All in all very nice stay indeed
Great 2 day stay with family. Nice old hotel with beautiful views. Special thanks to Chris in the bar who looked after our group fantastically. My dad in particular loved it and went on to win our family golf day which was the perfect result for us all.
We stayed to visit family in Bristol and Bath, but would come back just for the pleasure of staying here. Comfortable, traditional hotel with great service. Gluten and dairy free food easily available.
Great hotel close to Bath. Breakfast was amazing. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Decent price compared to other hotels around Bath.
I cannot recommend this hotel in any way, unfortunately I should have paid more attention to reviews. Several reviews mentioned the hotels age, but it is close to Bath and appeared ok; we've stayed in old hotels before and can put up with some things. On check in, they did not recognize our loyalty status, and when challenged did not offer anything of substance - despite the hotel appearing mostly vacant (I suspect many of the rooms are not able to be used due to repairs and other issues). The property as a whole is very run down. There are no facilities nearby and mobile service is poor. We saw several guests wandering outside, like lost souls, looking for cell reception. I would not want to be stuck at this hotel, or have a safety issue. We had a family room, and again, it was in very poor repair. The washroom sink had separate hot and cold taps, so you could either burn your hands or freeze them, and as we were travelling with our child this was a serious safety issue. The layout was very strange, with a desk right up against the side of the bed. I could pull the chair out maybe 1 foot, and squeeze in, when I had to use the desk to get some work done. Staff seemed generally ambivalent or unhappy to be working, and for this I don't blame them. When we brought up issues, they denied them or defended them - although I explained that our issue was with the hotel and not with them, personally. For some strange reason, many apps, including food delivery services, did not work on the hotel wifi and there was no mobile reception. We ate at the hotel restaurant twice and both times the food quality was very bad; the butter chicken tasted like a generic curry sauce and was very poor value.
Stayed in a “Comfort Room” with a double bed. Very nice and with a view of the local countryside. Usual coffee / team making facilities. Shower room was okay, sink could have been higher! Plenty of parking outside. Ate in the lounge bar and watched some euro championship football, the bartender from Liverpool was very friendly and very efficient. Breakfast in the morning was a buffet which was surprisingly good, the scrambled egg was seasoned and the right temperature, sausages were good as was the coffee. There was a wedding party in the hotel and they added to the atmosphere with the bride and groom walking around and offering everyone some wedding cake (I accepted and it was lovely) I paid £108 for my room and breakfast and I think that I got a bargain.
Standard double booked for 2 adults - room 6 Only 1 bedside cabinet and bedside lamp Unable to use dressing table as the small size of the room did not allow the chair to come out far enough No other table to sit at Only one armchair, so only somewhere for one person to sit Basically a room that was only suitable for a single occupant, this room should only have had a single bed in it. Second lock on door broken, made me feel insecure at night Big gap underneath the door which allowed bright light in at night and as well as noise from other residents, which was very disturbing on both counts Breakfast was ok and so was food from main dinner menu. Pub menu food not so good. Burger was dry and packed with loads of raw onion in the bun and no burger sauce nor relish. Not pleasant.
Actually not bad. Obviously a bit tired here and there. But, bar meals okay. WiFi coverage good. Breakfast very good indeed. Location great. Staff very good. 1 star dropped for expensive bar prices. But, the companies paying, so I will be back.
Lovely hotel, staff were friendly and helpful especially Chris in the restaurant and bar, nothing was too much trouble for him. He made the stay! Changes to meals and special drinks nothing was too much effort. He was friendly and chatty. Great asset to the hotel.
Everything from check in to check out was amazing. Gorgeous rooms attentive staff especially Chris from Liverpool. Food was excellent I had lamb chop and hubby had vegetarian option. Views were stunning . Room had a bath which was great for a hot soak after a long motorcycle ride back from France. Will definitely return
Beautiful surroundings, the room was lovely. Enjoyed sitting out on the terrace and having a drink it was peaceful and had a lovely view. Had dinner in the restaurant where the food was good as was the service. Would stay again.
Nice hotel close to Bath offering good value for money. Rooms are comfy but not too flash. Bar was friendly.
Lovely setting, beautiful building. I would have rated it good but the ratings are average or very good . It didn't quite live up to that. The rooms are clean & have everything you need, we also had a lovely view. Ate in the bar where the food was nice and service efficient. The staff were friendly. On the downside the shower was very hit & miss difficult to control the temperature.. also you had to step into over a quite high sided bath. Breakfast was buffet style, yoghurts were nice & thick and the croissants were large & fresh. The toaster wasn't the best. Hot food was the usual standard fare.. all stayed fairly hot & plates were hot. Not impressed by tinned tomatoes on offer ( this is a pet hate of mine). Eggs were scrambled. Still plenty of choice. The other slight downside is if you eat in the bar the tables are quite low
Whilst I appreciate that this is an old building it is very old and tired and needs updating. Our room was on the third floor with a lift to the second floor then numerous uneven creaky stairs to the third. One of the stairs appeared to have a hole in it. You would struggle to get up there if u weren't able bodied. The room was small which for one night was fine but it was roasting hot and whilst there was a fan it was so noisy u couldn't sleep with it on. The window could be opened and was opened the whole time we were there as it was covered in mould not good for a bedroom. The bathroom was in need of some TLC with chips in the bath and rips in the floor covering. The shower was more of a dribble and was either scalding or freezing. The bed linen and towels were bright white and lovely quality. Don't bother with breakfast not good value for money.Tea and coffee ready made from an urn and cheap thin sliced bread for toast. We had a much nicer breakfast the day before at a pub in the town center for the same price. The room where the breakfast is served is like a canteen.
My sister, best friend and I stayed at the Limpley Stoke Hotel for 3 nights. It was a very pleasant stay: the location is perfect (just outside of Bath, with an excellent connection by bus, surrounded by a beautiful scenery), the staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We did find our room a bit small for 3 people and the hotel was a bit outdated, but it suited our needs for a city trip very well. Sadly we didn't sleep as well as we had hoped. The beds were not very comfortable and the curtains didn't block the light very well. There was also some notice from other guests coming from the hallway during the night. I think the other rooms were perhaps a bit more elegant than ours, due to our budget and the fact that we were 3 people. All in all I would recommend staying here.
Lovely hotel. Very quiet. Even with a wedding on we heard nothing. Lots of parking on site. Staff helpful and polite. Room nice. Coffee & tea facilities provided which was nice.
We met at the Hotel with 5 other Old Boys and partners (all in their late 80s) from the Local Boarding School for a small reunion. We also booked dinner on Saturday night. It was a wonderful success
This place has potential but something just doesn't work. Like other reviews, decor is old. Sitting for dinner - the dining room is bare and soulless. I asked for some music and they said that they wedding next door were doing speeches so no. We were not informed that there would be a wedding Food ok but one staff on his phone and 5 minutes later no one in the room and wanted salt - cellars were salt and pepper - went to another table, sat back down - salt was empty - surely a member of staff who has time to be on his mobile has time to check salt and pepper. Booked and had confirmed room for 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) and upon arrival even though the room as ready early (great) it didn't have the kids Z beds made up like it suggested would be the case on the booking confirmation. Calling down to the reception - pressing 'reception' on the phone does not work but pressing zero did - the lady said' we don't have any rooms for 4 people' so I had to explain that we had confirmation it was possible. Staff did set up on filthy looking Z bed mattresses. Bedding itself clean Best Western Signage is awful - this place needs Hotel Inspector because some of the staff are trying hard to make this place work but they don't have the tools to make it better. Thought we would have a before-dinner drink and the bar was freezing - the DJ was setting up for the evening part of the wedding but with doors wide open for equipment and we were huddled against a radiator. Zero atmosphere and the wedding completely took precedent We had a query for the manager and 2 came up to us to discuss. We said we already spoke to a manager and he said 'no - I am the manager tonight' at which point the second manager DID come out and HAD sorted our query out already. There just seems to be some sort of disconnect between all parts of this hotel and no-one taking control. Building itself is beautiful but needs a cash injection.
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel, staff went out their way during our 3 nights here. Rooms very clean and comfortable beds, food in the bar was lovely and reasonably priced. Car park large enough to always find a space which was great, beautiful views from the room, what more could you ask for!
Hotel was amazing would highly recommend, all staff friendly and helpful and made our stay great. Rooms spotless and spacious with everything we needed, bed was so comfortable we didn't want to leave. The views from the Hotel are stunning.
I have always liked best Western hotels for leisure stays, because they are usually full of character, and this was no disappointment. We were upgraded to a room with a balcony with fantastic views down to Bradford upon Avon. Staff, very friendly, dinner and breakfast good value for money, and nice, my only comment would be to do something about the hideous paint job in the main restaurant, NHS Brown, yuck, but that's not enough to keep us away!.
Pleasant elegant hotel in good location, with plenty of parking. Pretty main rooms for tea and the bar all with views over the area. Pleasant and helpful staff, efficient service at the self-service breakfast. Pleasant bedrooms, some with seating area in bay windows overlooking the valley.
Lovely picturesque surroundings. Nice hotel with good wide space for socialising. Very welcoming and friendly staff. In particular Chris, who looked after us in the restaurant, was really fun and friendly. Very easy to talk to and very kind. Wpuld recommend a visit!
Thank you for a wonderful experience. The food was lovely and filling. Chris the waiter was friendly and approachable and made the evening lovely. We were given time and not rushed.The rooms were large and warm. Limpley Stoke Hotel is beautiful and we shall be regular visitors.
Lovely countryside hotel just a few minutes from Bath City Centre. Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Fantastic views from the room. Staff were friendly and a special mention must go to Chris. He really is an asset to the hotel. Plenty of parking and bar prices are very reasonable. We didn't eat from the restaurant but we did have a couple of sandwiches and chips from the bar menu. The food was plentiful and tasty. We stayed for one night as we were seeing a show at The Forum. Taxi was £18 each way.
The hotel stands proud on the side of the valley. We found ample parking on our arrival. The friendly staff were very welcoming and made our stay pleasant. The hotel is in need of some modernisation and repairs, but it was clean and comfortable. We will stay again, as it was good value and relaxing after a day at work.
We came to stay the first week of work in bath and honestly the only reason we decided to stay In the same hotel was because of the absolute class and sheer quality workmanship of Chris the scouse legend and Patrick and absolute geezar Canot wait to come back wether for work or holiday only back for the main guy Chris
Great location and lovely view across the valley Staff very friendly and helpful Nice atmosphere in the hotel Evening good quality and value for money Decor a little tired looking Water pressure was not very good
Amazing hotel staff always there to help we had our wedding in 2023 my husband became ill and the staff really helped we had our wedding reception at the weekend and it was amazing thank you limply stoke hotel we will book again for our next anniversary
Very disappointed with the hotel, the place was tired and lacked any kind of soul or comfort. The room was very basic with a very cheap mattress and thin bedding, luckily I did bring my own pillow and our friends asked for another quilt to sleep on as the mattress was so uncomfortable. The water pressure was very low making a shower very difficult to control temperature. The breakfast was very basic and bought out at 7 and already going cold and would sit there for hours and not changed, despite having to say what time we would go for breakfast there was no freshly cooked items when we came at 8 or even for those arriving at 9. Most of the staff were very friendly and helpful (especially Chris in the bar) and tried to sort the problems and improve our stay.
The food was lovely, staff friendly and available, especially Chris was the nicest waiter , so friendly and welcoming , and tendered to our every need without no delays . Would have no hesitation in recommending and such a warm welomomg vibe when you come.
A lovely old hotel set in beautiful well kept grounds with stunning scenery all around, this is a quiet location and has everything you could need for your stay. The location is near to Bath and has some lovely quaint villages on route.
Let me start by stating that each of the staff that we came across at Limpley Stoke Hotel, from the Deputy Manager to the Receptionist, went out of their way to be pleasant and helpful. A big Thank you to each: without them, Great Western Hotels would be in even deeper trouble! We booked a night to cover a family reunion. Our first priority was to have either a ground floor room, or one serviced by a lift. We were allocated a second floor room, adjacent to the lift. On arrival we were eventually told the lift was broken, and had been since the day we booked. I do accept that the lift finally died after our booking rather than before, but had been ‘on the blink' for a while! It is often misquoted that ‘the camera never lies', but I have to say, comparing website images with the real thing, that the camera was certainly an outrageous flatterer! I assure you that no animals were harmed during the course of the experiment, but it was impossible to swing a cat in our ‘Double en-suite room'. We did have a shower, but this was in no sense easy access, and caused some anxiety on using. The Public rooms seemed grubby and uninviting - but I have to admit that the bar food we sampled in the evening, and the morning breakfast, was excellent, and this despite catering simultaneously for a large wedding. So I again thank the cheerful and very pleasant staff, who did their best under difficult conditions. We hope the Corporate Management will take note, realise that more needs to be done, especially for guests with disabilities, because at present, we sadly cannot recommend the Limpley Stoke Hotel!
Very Expensive for what it is. Rooms are dated, three couples booked three rooms, all three rooms had issues with bathrooms. Breakfast was very basic. Weddings most nights, so be prepared for noise and drunken load mouthed guests. The bar is shared between guests and the wedding party, so you will feel uncomfortable. The reception staff are methodical but very slow.
Looking at some of the negative reviews, I had feared our stay would not be great. In fact, overall it turned out to be quite decent. The hotel is situated in a truly lovely part of the country. The room was of a good size, and the bed was very large, and reasonable supportive. The bathroom was just OK, although the shower cubicle was a tight fit, and the water controls were rather temperamental. Food wise, breakfast was quite good, and there was the offer of eggs as you liked them in addition to the buffet offering of scrambled. We had dinner there, as the nearby pub was undergoing refurbishment and we didn't fancy driving somewhere else. The food was very plain and unimaginative— fine if that's what you like, but if you aspire to something a bit more fancy you'll be disappointed. The wine list was reasonably adequate; we tried a bottle of the Chilean Merlot, which was rather nice. Would we return? Certainly, but we might try to have dinner elsewhere.
Fantastic venue for our friends wedding. The staff were all amazing and every detail was to perfection. Special shout out to Chris the barman, so friendly and very professional and efficient with his bar duties. Thanks Chris
Stayed here with family, the building is beautiful on the outside. Inside it is very old and outdated and need of a lot of time and attention. Rooms smelled really bad. Outdated furniture in rooms and social areas. Amenities in rooms were old and felt like fire risks when in use. Old mattresses. Showers leaking to the room below, when the maintenance man came to check he pushed his finger to the floor outside the shower and his finger made a hole in the floor. No room service provided. Bad wifi signal. 1130pm bar closes and no other services provided after this time. Uneven floors. Main staircase and halls dirty and need a hoover and dusting. Stunning location but you can find a better hotel in the area for the prices that limpey ask for. It is not value for money. If you do stay ask for chris at the bar. He was the most friendly staff member and a lovely man!
Lovely staff, neat clean and tidy, beautiful grounds great views ,lots of different ages, children upto 74+. Also we notice they hold meetings there. Great for getting into Bath for a day out. Not far away from Longleat as well.
My first error was thinking that we would be staying with a well-known large chain of hotels. In actual fact Best Western is a membership organisation, each hotel being independently owned/managed. It has taken me a long time to submit this review, negativity doesn't come easily. Being disabled, I telephoned the Best Western sales team, rather than booking over the Internet, to guarantee an accessible room. The basics that I would expect (and need) being step-free access, walk-in shower and grab rails. I was informed that my first choice of hotel did not have a vacant accessible room on my required date, I was offered an accessible room in an hotel near by at BW Limpley Stoke Hotel. Reviews looked ok, so I booked, over 2 months in advance. Upon arrival we were allocated room 36 - but entering this room, we did not think that it was an accessible room at all, step-free being the only concession. My husband immediately queried this with Reception, but was assured that it was one of their accessible rooms. They did bring an anti-slip shower mat and 1 stick-on portable grab rail (apparently, they didn't have any more) but we felt that this was not enough to label this room as accessible. Following a difficult stay, followed up with a complaint, an email was received from management - admitting that their main "access" room was not available and that we were then allocated their next best room. Apparently if they had realised my needs prior to arrival, they may have advised that a stayover may have been impractical for us. There have been many good reviews for this hotel, sadly mine is not one of them. It is a bit tired but the staff are very friendly. If I had been allocated room 100 perhaps I would feel differently. As it is, I am left feeling cheated! I have learnt to ask more questions, photos would be appreciated and to book with a credit card, in order to claim back when things are not as expected. I have no idea what room 100 is actually like and I do not wish to re-visit to try and find out. A deeply unsatisfied disabled guest. No recommendation from me!
The hotel is set in the country considering its only a few miles outside Bath, its in a very quiet setting, the rooms are a good size, we stayed in a standard room with en-suite, which was spotless, the room doesn't get serviced every day, but the reception will ask you if you require it to be cleaned for the duration of your stay if you request it, the food is excellent, in both restaurants, the prices are competitive with some of the bars and restaurants in town the staff are very friendly, you can also book your table for breakfast and evening meal with reception at check in if required, during our stay we used the park and ride at Odd Town about 4 miles away , its signposted at the traffic lights at the main road, its a lot cheaper than paying for parking in bath coz it's very expensive, eg, £4.50 FOR 2 Hours stay we'll definitely come back to Limpley Stoke
Staff were amazing Chris evening barman amazing great fun excellent. Breakfast was amazing great selection. Chris again made our evening with his wit and humour. The bar wouldn't be the same without him.
Stayed for one night before the open day at Bath University as we wanted to arrive the day before and get to the campus early. We had a twin room on the first floor overlooking the carpark and the railway but could see our over the valley which was beautiful. A wedding reception was in full swing but we were able to sit outside on the terrace and enjoyed watching the festivities! The food was very tasty and the service from Chris at the bar was great. We had a good night's sleep and the breakfast really set us up for the day. The hotel is quite old but is full of character and we enjoyed our stay very much.
he hotel is in a fantastic location with lovely views from the terrace. On a warm evening it was just nice relaxing outside with a drink and enjoying the view. Our room however was a little sad but such a large and hotel must be difficult to maintain. The first night we ate in the hotel because it was our wedding anniversary. The food was deliceous and the service excellent. Well worth the money. We found the bar menu on the second night very limited and extremely average. Overall however it was an enjoyable stay.
Staff are all very warm and friendly. Chris at the bar happy to engage in small talk. The girls in the restaurant remember an old face. Reception was accommodating and happy to handle issues with ease.breakfast always quality local produce and it was clear from the taste. Sausages to die for.
Lovely hotel to the south of Bath. Easy to drive to Park and Ride to enjoy time in Bath. Hotel room was clean but needed updating and we looked out over the back of the hotel so upgrade your room if possible. Food was satisfactory overall very good. The views from the patio area were superb.
Needed somewhere to work for the day to break our long drive to the south coast for a holiday. Enabled us to miss most of the Friday bank holiday traffic. Lovely rural location as well. Even the public areas were quite enough for me to work undisturbed.
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely old hotel. The bedroom was well equipped, small but very comfortable. The restaurant was nice and the food was excellent, but our stay was made to feel more special because of the bar staff, Chris was friendly, funny and made us feel very welcome. Thanks Chris you're definitely in the right job. Dawn
The room was boiling hot, the provided portable evaporation cooling device didn't make any difference. we checked out two hours after checking in as it was unbearable to stay. We were not offered another room nor the reasonable compensation. Would never stay in that hotel again.
The pictures on the booking sites and websites gives you a different impression to what you see when you arrive, which gave a sense of disappointment when we arrived. The building is old on the exterior and the interior is equally tired. The bar was small and there wasn't really anywhere to sit to have drink with a relaxing atmosphere.
2 night stay at hotel, to visit Bath and Bristol. So pleased we chose this one instead of a city hotel. Canal walks close by with cycle paths to Trowbridge and Bath and beyond. Peaceful stay, relaxing in garden with drinks and the admiring views.
A lovely old hotel. House keeping excellent, our room was spotless. Plenty of tea and coffee and milk. Restaurant and Bar staff very pleasant. Front of house staff welcoming and cheerful. Everything worked in our room from plumbing to electricals, our view was lovely across the valley. Our bed was very comfortable, and bedding excellent. Food - we ate from bar menu, it was ok, don't expect amazing but perfectly ok. Garden has lovely peaceful view across valley. The only downside is the hotel really needs a refresh to bring it into 21st century, a USB plug in our room would have very handy. Decoration needs a refresh, but to be honest I'm not sure how to refresh the hotel without losing its charm of being an older hotel. Would we stay again? Yes we happily would.
It's the people that make it. They are operationally excellent, warm and good-humoured. Lovely location. One or two spots in the hotel that need decorative refreshment but that applies to so many after the difficult Covid experience and given current cost issues. Spent a while working in the hotel industry and am quite hard to please!
Yes! The hotel looked like a million from the photos on Booking.com. Yes! The view over the valley was magnificent. But also: It was old, and it showed. Worn hallways, carpets, lobby area, rooms. Finding the room was like going through as labyrinth, up stairs, down stairs, up again – interesting architecture form older times... All in all: Better looking from the outside then the inside. Huge dining room with a pleasant surprise: A very serviceminded and helpful server – she was there again for breakfast the next day. She was worth the stay – the personal touch is important!
the room was great, great bed, had a really good nights sleep! the staff were all very friendly, polite and efficient. Really enjoyed our evening meal in the restaurant.The Hotel was very clean. We wanted a relaxing evening away and this ticked all the right boxes! there was a really nice atmosphere here
We recently had our wedding here. From start to finish Karen the wedding coordinator was amazing. She explained everything and was always at the end of an email or call. We couldn't have asked for a better day. All of our guests were extremely happy too. The hotel staff were friendly and approachable. My only downfall would be the that some of the bedrooms do need some TLC but that is my only criticism. Would recommend for a quiet night away or even for a wedding!
The building could do with gutting and a complete re-furb. The use of rooms is utterly wrong - breakfast is held in a dark, dull soulless room, whilst the best room facing the valley view - characterful and with all the light - mostly sits empty. Needs a visit from The Hotel Inspector, who can advise on improvements. Sadly the train track cannot be moved - the location of this hotel will be appreciated by anyone who loves the sound of trains rushing by frequently. The staff, although mainly pleasant, were highly unprofessional upon checkout. It was not a good experience.
It was an amazing experience in the side of the beautiful Bath City, calm and relaxing area. Quiet easy to reach the bus to the city or an Uber "not all day long is as easy". Breakfast was good but for me I would like to have some cheese and cold cuts as well little of vegetables
The Bed was hard as a rock so much so I couldn't sleep. The bathroom taps were back to front. But the food was very good. The staff lovely. Was there for a wedding. The setting is glorious. When I booked the room I was not given an option.
Prompt, excellent service from friendly, well informed staff enable relaxation in the comfortable and well appointed and beautifully converted historic building. Elegant decor and excellent food, matched by welcoming and knowledgeable bar and dining staff all serve to make this an expierence that you would wish to repeat rather than forget. Excellent as a base for exploring the countryside, the nearby citites and sites or just for that wonderful peaceful weekend break
3 stays at this hotel with an issue every time with no apologies , I should have learnt my lesson but wanted to give the Hotel more than one chance thinking the first two were slight oversights , maybe not
Nikolas my waiter was amazing. He was kind, quick and passionate about what he was doing. It was great customer service from him, and made my experience 10 times better as most waiters usually are miserable and tired but he was not. And it was a good breath of fresh air to see it. Therefore i will also be rating this venue a 5 stars. Thank you Nik.
This is our third visit and we plan on returning again. The staff are lovely especially the Scouse bar man. We had such a great day and even though there was a wedding on there was plenty of space for us to find somewhere to enjoy the surroundings. We can't wait to return on our next adventure in Bath
We were at the hotel for my son's wedding. The staff were so attentive, especially Chris the barman from Liverpool. Our room was lovely with double aspect views over the Cotswold countryside. The food in the hotel was very good and a reasonable price. The whole day was magical.
Lovely hotel and very nice staff especially scouser Chris. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the views are great in the back of the hotel on the terrace. The bar meals are very good and the staff are very friendly and very helpful . I hope you stay there for a long time Chris you're doing a great job.
Great welcome from reception really friendly and informative. I have to give a special mention to Chris the scouse guy who was working the bar. Really welcoming and genuinely went out of his way to make me feel welcome. Top recommendation for the fish and chips and was always ensuring I was ready for my next drink. Really nice guy to talk to and is a credit to this hotel.
Brought my wife here for her birthday and really enjoyed our stay. Attentive staff, friendly and helpful. Good food, especially the breakfast which is absolutely superb. The house feels a little tired in places but it adds to the charm, far better than the identikit hotels built from scratch. Stairs creak, doors are wonky and something feels very cosy about the place.
This was a clean, cosy, peaceful place to arrive at after a long day in transit. Would highly recommend. The bar and restaurant were friendly, with lovely food and were very considerate about our arrival time.
Weekend away to meet with family in Bath. No room to stay at their flat. Whilst Limpley is south of Bath. It has easy access by public transport to Bath. Great example of a privately owned hotel under the best Western banner
Such a great find close to Bath. Take a local bus to the City centre. Perfect for a romantic break or business trip. We love this place. The staff are friendly and efficient and know and deliver great service for a small hotel.
Very hard and uncomfortable bed. Dirty bathroom. Old and dated. Bad smell. Ill fitting door and curtains. Noisy cleaner at 9am on a Sunday. Loads of stairs and no lift. All the furniture is very old as well.
Having stayed at quite a few different hotels in the Bath area I think this Hotel is one of the best for value and experience. In a cold and wet January the hotel was warm both in the bedroom and also the bar and lounge. Staff are very helpful and pleasant and I and a relative had good food at the bar and I enjoyed a hearty breakfast. The hotel has free parking and its location is very pleasant and quite. I would not look at booking any other hotel again when I next visit Bath. Having stayed here before in about 2017 and 2023.
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was larger than expected and very clean. Towels lovely and white and soft. Excellent breakfast included in price. A la Carte dinner was very good value, good choice and presented well. Would definitely recommend.
We stayed at this hotel for a short break between Christmas and New Year with friends. It was lovely. The rooms were clean and had great views and the total cleanliness was good. We had a plug outage on our floor, and the manager and staff were very quick to resolve this, getting an engineer out within the hour. The food was good, and the staff were excellent, right from check-in to check out and in between. It was an extremely pleasant stay and I would stay there again. The only one little criticism I have is that the hotel is tired and could do with a lift with a lick of paint and perhaps some new decor. Aside from that, we had a lovely stay.
On arrival at the hotel took quite a long time at reception. Went to the room and it was it was freezing cold tried to phone down to reception but the phone was engaged all the time eventually went down and asked him to put the heating on. Breakfast was good in the morning and there was lots of it
Windows full of condensation and mould which our daughters bed was next to. Radiator not warming up and making a hissing noise from vale had to turn it off. There was a wedding so extremely busy and at 12:30 at night there we arguments and guests running around using foul language. No one seemed to care.
Stayed here for one night for a business trip with colleagues. Hotel in a lovely situation and staff very friendly and helpful. Evening meal was excellent. Limited bar choice of beers (would have been good to have some real ale on tap rather than the ubiquitous over chilled Doom Bar). Rooms quite small and adequate but in need of some modernisation - bath in my room took 20 minutes to partially (about 1/4) fill and was quite tepid. Good value for the price.
Rooms were quite small but manageable for one night. Mattress you could feel body impressions in it, making it super uncomfortable, was also like sleeping on a slab of bricks. Pillows weren't much better. Water for the shower was lukewarm, disappointing given how cold it is outside. Breakfast was a huge disappointment for £10pp onto of the room, wish we had just gone somewhere in Bath to eat Couldn't fault the staff nor the beautiful location, just wish we had spent less money and stayed at the holiday inn instead
The staff I spoke to did not seem to care, first night the bar person seemed to value his talk with other staff over serving guests. Noise every morning about 7 loud from our room, I had to ask for a room spruce because I had a nose bleed but cleaners were in a group chatting, the day we left layer in bed and at about 11 thought to have a shower but no hot water, I said enough is enough and we left a day early, spoilt break.
Nice hotel, comfortable and clean. The location was ideal for us to visit Bath. Breakfast was a huge disappointment. The selection was good and tasted great but lukewarm at best and the tea was terrible.
The hotel is part of the Best Western family and situated in the village of Limpley Stoke on the outskirts of Bath. We stayed for 3 nights. The hotel is a popular venue for weddings and such an event was being serviced on one of our evenings. The event was well manged and we did not experience any inconvenience. Of course there was a certain noise level but our evening rest was not affected. We had dinner in the hotel for convenience on the first evening. The staff are helpful and attentive although there were some minor competence issues in places. The hotel is a country house surrounded by lovely countryside. Parking is tight if the hotel is holding events such as weddings.
Good points about staying here, Staff really friendly, room nice and cosy, on second night we had food in the restaurant it was really nice, Bad points, Housekeeping does not come in to your room, On the first night we went in the bar for a drink it was so cold even though there was a fire lit, on the second night we went in the restaurant for dinner at least 5 people were sat with their coats on due to the room being so cold, one couple asked to be moved next to a radiator and they said it wasn't even turned on. We then went on the bar for a drink once again it was cold so went went up to our room just so we could get warm. This is such a shame as they are losing out on guest not spending money, we were going to have breakfast before we left but did not want to sit in the cold.
On our special day the receptionist was rude and unhelpful and refused to let my hair and make up and dress fitter up to my room despite showing her credentials and hair dryer etc . They had to call me, my then future husband was not allowed to know his own brothers room number which he had forgotten, fortunately he came down to reception which was lucky
The carpet in the room was badly stained in numerous places. The bathroom was exceptionally cold. No TV in room. On the plus side the breakfast had a good selection apart from the tea flask being broken.
The room did not look like the pictures shown, it was dated. The view outside our window was a creepy old cabin and there was condensation on the window as well. There was a loud wedding party going on right next to the reception while we were trying to check in so had to wait a while. The room provided for non wedding guests was next door to the wedding so it felt like we were still in the middle of it all, the room was also freezing cold, empty and boring. The staff were kind, but over all dissapointed.
Old but modernised hotel not the easiest to find Stayed two nights and the Heating was on (late November time and cold outside) good breakfast, bar, lounge, staff very helpful Rooms size ok but small bathroom and beware of bath and shower which was very slippery when wet as no grab holds, plus our bathroom floor has a 50mm step in it in the middle which was not good or safe and you have to get into bath first to turn on taps as the shower door will open only one way due to small wash basin next to it on one side Staff very helpful but also note that as no housekeeping you have to make your own bed! travelling worldwide in 50 years never had to do this??
We stayed here for 1 night whilst visiting the Bath Christmas Market. Our stay was enjoyable and the hotel ticked all our boxes. It was clean, the restaurant had a varied menu, great value for money and food was delicious, including the breakfast. Yes the hotel looks a little tired in places but for the money we really couldn't crumble. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would certainly stay here next time.
We stayed at this hotel on a Saturday evening for a quiet romantic getaway for my boyfriend‘s birthday on the website it seems to have a beautiful bar big open fire and grounds to walk around with two large car parks. However the hotel we booked a wedding in taken both car parks completely up and all of the facilities for guests when we went to use the bar downstairs we were told that we could sit in the lounge area that was absolutely freezing cold and covered in dirty plates and glassware we went over to the bar and said that it's freezing in there and there's play they said that we could join the wedding party in the bar unfortunately we were made to feel quite uncomfortable by the wedding party I'm sure as you can imagine they didn't want strangers joining them but sadly this was our only option as the local pub was closed and there was nowhere in walking distance to visit. When we arrive we plan to eat in the hotel however due to the wedding been in there and within 10 minutes feeling uncomfortable due to lack of parking and lack of communication between me and the staff at reception we decided to driving to Bath to find somewhere to eat bath itself was lovely and wasn't far and easy to get to from the hotel the hotel is beautiful sadly just very cold and the wedding party had taken over the whole hotel so there wasn't room for anybody else. The room cost £180 and I was quite upset actually on leaving and there was nobody to talk to a cold shower took 15 minutes to warm up to lukewarm temperature in the lounge when we went for a casual drink in the evening was filthy and covered in leftover food and plates and the bar area was made to feel uncomfortable by the fact that we were joining a wedding who we had no idea who were. Breakfast was also a shambles we took a seat in the first room as there was nobody to guide us way to set for us to be given dirty looks by people so we got up and moved to another area where I understand this is not the hotels fault of how being made to feel uncomfortable by other guests but I'm sure you can imagine it's a lot of money for one night we travel two hours to visit this beautiful hotel to be severely disappointed. We joined breakfast quite late and it's understandable we were probably the last guest to join for breakfast but half of breakfast was missing and nobody came round to refill apart from the orange juice we stay downstairs for approximately seven minutes due to feeling uncomfortable.
We stayed as part of a wedding party, our room was exactly what we needed, clean, spacious and welcoming. My husband is a wheelchair user and i must say the staff were very helpful, laying ramps if needed etc at the drop of a hat. Highly recommended, we will definitely return if we are ever in the area.
The Best western Limpley Stoke Hotel is around 5 miles outside Bath. Bus stop6 mins down road . Bus D1 hourly service into bath or drive , but be aware of clean air charge in city. Hotel has character and is old , shows on some parts of the outside and in. .Basic double room was good with a bath and was nice and warm. Breakfast was buffet , fair amount of choice ask if you cant see what you want they may well do for you, Weddings seem a theme so can be a bit noisy and hard for car parking. All staff were friendly, except for a cleaner who slammed every door and made as much noise as possible in the mornings. Nice place to stay and exploor in warmer months.
My mum and I spent two nights at this hotel for a weekend away in Bath. The hotel is secluded in a lovely location, however due to weddings being on both nights that we were there (and another guest informed us there had been weddings two nights before as well) it was a nightmare to park as it was filled with wedding guests. The bar, which we were told we could use, was also filled with the wedding parties both nights and so we felt we couldn't intrude. The - less than hospitable - lady at the front desk encouraged us to use the lounge in event of the bar being busy, however the lounge consisted of a few brown leather sofas, not a lot else and was cold to boot. The rooms themselves were okay, rather tired looking, and also quite cold. Although the chap on reception did supply us with a portable heater when I asked him how to turn the radiator on. To be honest the entire place seems as though it could do with some TLC. All in all, it wasn't a very hospitable experience, which is a shame considering how lovely the area is.
We stayed 1 night for a wedding :) the whole day went smoothly, the food was nice & it seemed so organised Lovely room, Lovely setting, Lovely breakfast & The staff were amazing throughout the whole day and night!!! Thank you so much , we will be back again another time for sure!
We stayed at the Limply Stoke Hotel for 2 nights , we travelled into Bath every day not far about 15mins in a car , beautiful surroundings , hotel staff lovely , the room we had , had a king-size bed very clean , decorated nice , bathroom lovely , all round very nice stay
Great location, close to Bath city centre. 10/15 mins drive and away from hustle & bustle. Beautiful setting, would definitely stay again. Real country hotel, the creaky stairs just add to the charm. Roaring fire in the lounge, was absolutely relaxing and just what the doctor ordered.
Far enough out to be quiet and surrounding countryside is great for walking, plenty to see within a few miles. Staff are very nice, and room and food we're very good for the money. Building has character so don't expect modern, but our room was perfectly adequate.
Me and my Mom stayed here when we went to see Anastacia. The building is beautiful and so are the grounds. It's very grand when you walk through the entrance but this isn't carried into the rooms. We had a twin room and I found the bed very uncomfortable. The room was stiflingly hot - we had to turn the radiator off and keep the window open at all times, slightly worrying as our first floor room window was accessible to anyone so we didn't feel particularly comfortable due to this insecurity. The rooms are dated and the bathroom was also quite poor. The extractor fan was so noisy we ended up not using the bathroom light at all. The taps in our room were loose and almost impossible to turn from the shower setting to the bath setting which meant it took FOREVER to fill. The floors in the hallways are very creaky and we were by steps which were so noisy whenever anyone walked up or down them they disturbed us. The kettle and TV etc were really old and dated. The WiFi is really poor, constantly dropping out, poor strength and slow speeds. The breakfast was great quality apart from very salty bacon but we HATE having to pre-book a time slot for breakfast - not what you want when you're on a city break. I have to say though that the staff are very good and it was decent value. The room and hotel was also impeccably clean. We wouldn't stay here again though.
Struggling with the age and condition of the building - otherwise fine - good location, good room, good staff, good parking. More detail of getting into Bath without using a taxi would be useful. Be aware that the breakfast costs £20 each - no continental option?
We booked for 3 nights bed and breakfast. Room was ready and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.unfortunately The food was atrocious. Have eaten better in a motorway service station. They desperately need a new chief. We should have stayed for 3 nights but booked out on the second night This is such a shame as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We definitely wouldn't recommend this hotel. We will never be going back there.
Stayed here when visiting Bath, about 10-15 minute drive away in a quiet location. On arrival the hotel looked grand from the outside - the hotel is dated but that goes with the style/decor of the site. Gentleman on reception was informative and booked us a table for dinner. Dinner was, strange. There was classical music playing through an iPod or something on a docking station. This stopped sbout 15 minutes after sitting down. There were 4 other tables occupied and when no music playing, it was silent, no atmosphere, smallest noise and everyone would have heard. Very uncomfortable. Food was not good at all. The layout was particularly odd, not a restaurant feel. Tables and chairs were in what seemed to be just a room. Only time staff came in was to take order and give food. Never experienced something quite like it. The room was lovely and spacious, big tv as well which was a added bonus. Our room had a small balcony that overlooked the back and the view. Downsides: Restaurant overall. Noisy corridors as squeaky floorboards and thin walls so can hear people talking. Would stay again, just not use the restaurant.
We had a BuyAgift voucher for a 2 night stay and we chose to visit Bath, and the This hotel. On arrival the building is Grand and beautiful, we had a friendly and efficient check in, quick and stress free. We were given a room card a menu incase we wished to dine at the hotel. When we entered our room on the 3rd floor, it was clean and fresh. The bed was Huge with bright white Crisp sheets. The bathroom was modern walk in shower and the room was nice and warm. Huge fluffy white towels. Tea and coffee making facilities and a big TV. The views from the terrace were stunning. We visited the bar one of the evening and thought £5 for a pint was very reasonable Location was about 5-10mins drive into Bath which was perfect for us. We had a comfortable stay and would Definatly stay again. Many thanks.
Thank you for an enjoyable stay, recommended. Staff friendly, scenic location short train from Bath. Cheapest available when we booked but the room was larger and more comfortable than we had expected.
We stayed for the weekend as a community choir group of 70. All the Staff were very friendly and welcoming, rooms great, lovely location and grounds, dinner was fantastic especially as we were such a large group. Using the lounge for an evening singalong with other local choir groups was very special. Thank you to all for a great stay. Would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Lets try to start positively. Interesting old building in an elevated position, and beautiful views down the valley from the terrace. And a couple of the staff were genuinely lovely. But that's it really. Otherwise this place is just a desperately tired old guest house. Tiny rooms, creaking floors, noisy plumbing, rooms to owarm (in October!!) and an air of tired desperation hang around the place. It needs Millions spent on it to bring it up to anything resembling modern standards. The public rooms stand empty, and the bar requires a phone to summon a staff member to serve a beer in the all-consuming silence. The breakfast room is huge and cold, (think about dining in a warehouse) and the breakfast itself is desperate - what do they put in those sausages!? That said, the car park was very full, so I guess it hits a spot for budget travellers, or those with low expectations! Such a shame, because with some flair (and a lot of money) it could be a very nice place.
My daughter booked this hotel for her wedding. Tue staff were so helpful and the wedding went without a hitch. We felt Confident that there would be no problems. The food was excellent and the rooms were spotless.
This was an excellent value 2 day retreat for our company of twelve - our package included rooms, three meals per day, teas and coffees, pastries and meeting room. We felt we got a lot for our money. Lovely location, especially the back garden with views down the valley. Attentive staff, shout out to Sebastian the waiter who handled our big table with good humour. One suggestion - the hotel could do more to make sure staff are well prepared to give information local walks along the canal and over the hill in to Monkton Combe. A few basic maps would do the trick.
We enjoyed the location as great base for some walking. The food was great and the bar area was a nice place to relax. Our room was basic but clean and had the essentials. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Gf food provision was fantastic, room had decaf coffee as well as regular and teabags, staff were friendly and polite and helpful. Lounge was comfortable (arrived far too early!) Bed was comfortable, and the scenery was stunning.
A lovely hotel in the country side, our room had great views. It was very clean as was the whole hotel the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble, we ate in the restaurant each evening we were there and the food was excellent well done to the chef
Beautiful old building set in a lovely landscape. The inside was beautifully presented .The staff were all very helpful and professional, yet friendly. Food was of good quality , tasted great and were large servings. The grounds were beautiful. We would stay there again. Parking was available onsite.
Our wedding at the Limpley Stoke Hotel on Saturday 1st October '22 was fabulous! Karen, the events manager, was on hand throughout the entire process, answering any questions we had and helping to ensure our day ran smoothly. The duty manager, George, was excellent and deserves recognition for his work ethic and social skills. He again was on hand to ensure the day ran smoothly, but regularly checked all was OK and nothing seemed too much for him - for example, he offered to heat my nephews food (a one year old), going above and beyond. Hugo, one of the bartenders, also deserves a shout out and recognition! We had multiple guests compliment him - excellent service! All staff on hand to help with the day were lovely, including those available during breakfast the following morning. The only downsides we had were: the DJ assigned to us - poor/lack of communication and also informed us that we could request as many songs as we liked for the evening - he did not play many of these at all, yet continued to ask guests for song requests throughout the night, ignoring the bride and groom. The fact we did not have access to the bridal suite all day/at an earlier time - so had to book a separate, smaller room, the night before for the bridal party to get ready in, with belongings moved across later - we were unable to gain access to the bridal suite until a later time Food was excellent! And the rooms as expected with comfy beds and super views! Thank you
Delighted with wedding service received here with smooth event handling, friendly staff and great food. Duty manager went out of his way to make sure we were happy at all times. Lovely comfortable room too.
Waiting staff seemed to have massive lack of training. She seemed unprofessional and scruffy and mucky. Very disorganised evening meal. unimpressed, food ok. Room average. But after arrival, we wanted to relax and have a nice supper, and this was heavily let Down by the poor excuse of the service. Wont be returning due to this.
Let me tell you how awful this place is with four examples: 1. Breakfast - When the waiting staff tell you that the “Chef isn't going to be happy” when you ask for some “poach eggs” having been invited to ask for eggs any way we wanted them, you know things aren't going well. Especially when there's also no butter, no milk and no hot water…at a breakfast service?? 2. Whilst 15-18 guests were sat watching the Queens funeral in quiet respect in the bar area, the door was swung open by a staff member called Karen (ironically) who stormed into the silence, walked over to a group of us, demanded we move out of her way so she could walk out of a fire exit to show guests to the garden area, despite there being about 3 alternative exits. Our jaws were on the floor with her audacity and attitude during everyone's time of respect, this wasn't the end of it either, the plot thickened. Karen then returned with the family, walking through us all again, making no attempt to be quiet or respectful during this time of silence, stood outside the room and then began “selling” the hotel to the guests for all to head. After one of us got up and asked her politely to take her conversation down the hall she got up close in one of the guests personal space and, making no apology, stated “THIS IS A PUBLIC HOTEL AND I WILL CONTINUE TO BRING MY CLIENTS THROUGH HERE”. I've never seen such a show of disrespect. Oh and then she came back in for a second time and did exactly the same again, just for good measure. 3. One of the deputy managers told one of our party to “stop speaking sir” whilst we were asking a question about food? He then proceeded the following day to say “send tips my way” if we were going to eat in the restaurant. This is the duty manager…asking for tips? I yet again had to drag my jaw back off the floor. 4. The rooms were comfortable but freezing, similar to the rest of the hotel, in fact when we asked if the fire could be put on in the bar it was like we'd asked for more poached eggs?! The staff member was not happy. Overall, beautiful building, cold staff (and rooms), and a events manager named Karen who clearly needs some lessons in grace and decorum, and maybe a demonstration in customer service because I can categorically say I will never be returning or recommending this hotel on the basis of her behaviour.
We were due to stay at Best Western's Leigh Park but were transferred at the last minute to the Limpley Stoke due to staff shortages. When we arrived, the excellent staff (two charming Greek gentlemen) on reception kindly upgraded us to a lovely room (39) with a fabulous view and we completely forgot our earlier disappointment. An excellent dinner and good choice of buffet style breakfast made for a great start to our holiday. We wanted to stay longer and will certainly return. We have no hesitation in recommending the Limpley Stoke.
The hotel is set in a lovely valley handily placed for Bath and surrounding area. Quite location. Plenty of parking and a lovely terrace for meals and drinks with views. Staff very helpful. Room while spacious was let down by the bed. Too small, no headboard poor mattress and pillows. Need replacing to Premier Inn standard. Breakfast also poor quality and very 1970's delivery. Improve those two areas and Hotel would be much improved
The hotel was very majestic looking in stunning surrounding the whole place was very welcoming and the staff were friendly and helpful the room was tidy and clean the hot water wasn't working in the bathroom but that could have been because of being on the 3rd floor but overall very enjoyable with excellent breakfast provided.
Excellent stay in this comfortable hotel in a lovely village. The reception is efficient and friendly. Our double room clean and well appointed. Shower adaptable and bath large. Altogether excellent value for money.
Stay was a disappointment. Upgraded room to executive suite with a view. Which resulted in the privilege of looking over a car park. Also wedding on whilst there, which resulted in me and wife on our 5th anniversary not being able to relax properly. Due to noise and use of facilities. Just think guests should be informed when booking if there's an event on. Staff were very pleasent and helpful but overall not the relaxing stay we had planned.
We finally got to celebrate our wedding, reception and evening do here on Saturday after having to postpone due to covid and it was soooo worth the wait!! The Venue is just beautiful and with the sun shining we were able to say our vows in the gazebo and make full use of the gardens and terrace. Many of our guests stayed over and all said how lovely the rooms were and the much needed breakfast the following morning! From the moment we met Karen we knew we were in very capable hands. She is so friendly & professional and nothing was ever too much trouble. Unfortunately she was unwell on the day but Diana and the rest of the management team were just fantastic and our day was better than we could of ever imagined. The food was amazing and we had alot of children which aren't always easy to please but we had empty plates and big smiles from all of them. I truly cannot thank all the staff enough for all their hard work and for making mine & my new husbands day just perfect. Would highly recommend Limpley Stoke as a wedding venue for any couple & look forward to returning soon. Thank you again ❤️
We booked for the holiday weekend, on arrival the hotel looked nice. We found out that the hotel had weddings on both Saturday and Sunday nights. Parking was a nightmare. They took over most of the hotel including the bar. We ate in the restaurant the first night and the food was just ok. Breakfast was disappointing and not very inspiring. Sunday we had a fantastic day in Bath (6 miles away) - the hotel had another wedding on, again the bar was packed with people from the wedding and very noisy. We didn't want to eat in the restaurant again, so packed up and went home early. Definitely won't stay here again!
Stunning views and beutiful location. Everything very clean, hand sanitizer dotted around. Excellent standard of food: vegetarian butternut squash served with salad was delicious; as well as sticky toffee pudding. Excellent customer service' on the reception desk including the waiting staff. Very friendly and hospitable staff.
A lovely stay in a peaceful historic mansion with a warm welcome. The staff were friendly and the mansion itself is quirky in a way that old houses often are, with old-fashioned sash windows in the bedrooms, and floors that aren't quite level - it all adds to the charm.
The hotel is set in lovely grounds and the building is very old fashioned which is really lovely, inside it does need some TLC such as new carpets in the corridors and a fresh lick of paint. The room itself was very clean and had everything you needed the only downside to the room was that it was extremely warm and uncomfortable to sleep in. The staff were really friendly and were happy to help with any questions we had. Really easy connections to the city, I would definitely stay here again in the cooler months.
We stayed here for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby. Hotel is in a beautiful location and the building itself looks like it was originally a country mansion. Our room was on the top floor, not very big and was extremely warm. A small Aircon unit had been provided but didn't seem to do much. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was ok but the coffee was cold by the time you had added the milk. Choose this hotel if you like staying in old buildings.
Good points stunning views quiet location nice staff food fine Lovely outside area Bad points Noisy Cleaners hoovering at 8-15am i felt a little early If I was in the area again I properly wouldn't choose here.
Friend was staying there and I joined her for lunch and drinks and we spent 6 lovely hours on the terrace. There was a wedding going on and we had a lovely time listening to their violinist. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Sebastien the waiter was very helpful.
We had our wedding reception and evening at Limpley Stoke and it was amazing. The venue is lovely with great views as well as the rooms for the wedding breakfast and evening do. We had many guests stay over and the rooms were spacious and comfortable for all. The bar and garden are also really nice too. We have some amazing photos of the different parts of the grounds and of guests enjoying the day. Karen is the wedding coordinator, she is brilliant. Friendly, easy-going, professional and highly organised which we really valued. We trusted her fully with our wedding day and Limpley Stoke went above and beyond. It was perfect. Whatever question we had Karen answered promptly which put us at ease. On the day, all the staff were fantastic. George was great. He was organised and oversaw everything that happened. The day flowed perfectly, just how we wanted, and everyone enjoyed themselves. He was really helpful when we dropped everything off the day before too. Really nice bloke. Cannot fault the staff at all. Guests said check in was easy, the waiting staff were lovely and Hugo behind the bar looked after us all too. The food was lovely too and breakfast the following morning. My wife, me and all our guests we have spoken to have commented on how good the food and staff were. The set up of the day was perfect. My wife has her way when it comes to details of tables etc, but it was even better than she imagined. Honestly, we cannot thank Limpley Stoke and the staff enough. Please pass on a massive thank you from us and we look forward to returning to the hotel soon. Would highly recommend as a wedding venue to any couple, or even for a getaway.
Amazing views and historic site, close enough to Bath but far enough away to be so quiet, a £12 cab into town with great food and a busy bar, especially if there is a wedding like when we stayed but noise didn't last Into the night.
spent 2 nights here whilst visiting Bath. friendly staff . the breakfasts were good. the dining room could do with a little attention as it was a little bit bland with no character unlike the rest of the hotel.
I stayed at this venue for a family wedding. Overall it was a great experience with amazing staff who generally went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The only problem I noticed was that the buffet was taken away before everyone had a chance to enjoy it which was disappointing but it didn't ruin the stay. Great atmosphere.
I jave to be honest, this was one of the worst nights sleep I've had for a long time. We all agreed the beds and Pillows were uncomfortable. The water pressure in the shower was also incredibly low so it was difficult to get a great shower in the morning. At the bar, we asked for a Cuba Libre (rum, coke, lime). The barman told us they would charge double for a cocktail so it would be expensive. He didn't seem to know what a cuba libre was though as he was talking about using whiskey. He was sire of the price but didn't know the drink and didn't ask to clarify... that didn't feel right or honest. However, other staff at the hotel were great. We requested a second fan for our room and the man on reception obliged immediately and was very helpful. At breakfast I asked a waiter about vegetarian sausages and he checked for me, then brought out 2 sausages and a Hash brown for me which was great. Overall a mixed experience, hence the 3 star review. Not sure I'd recommend staying here but some of the staff made up for some of the poor facilities/lack of comfort at the hotel, so they deserve to be recognised for that.
We stayed there from the 14th to the 16th of December, my wife, son and myself. Overall a marvellous experience, Friendly and warm staff, always giving that extra mile to make us feel like in home. Thank you all. Gosh... I need to write 200 words? Really?... Well...
Lovely old country hotel in a very peaceful village. We arrived an hour before check in but that was no issue for the reception team, the room was ready for us. There was a wedding taking place when we arrived but we would never have known in our room, we didn't hear a thing from them. The room was lovely, with a very powerful shower and comfortable bed. The breakfast was very nice, only downside was only scrambled egg on offer, and no hash brown or black pudding. Overall, a very pleasant stay.
Excellent hotel tucked away in the Avon Valley south of Bath, out of the bustle of the busy city. Local regular bus service into Bath, 20 minutes journey time. Lovely staff, old fashioned but nice. Excellent choice at breakfast, evening meal a limited choice,maybe could be a bit more adventurous, but the quality was fine.
We loved out stay at the hotel, it was beautiful and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and hash browns were made and brought out upon request, while there was full english available in a buffet style with yoghurt and other things available.
Our daughters wedding day. Lovely venue, friendly, attentive and well organised staff. Many guests said best wedding they have been to, due mostly to the happy couple, but relaxed friendly venue made all the difference. Spacious bedrooms, food was lovely, complimented by many guests, breakfast food was hot, self serve buffet style . Relaxed atmosphere. Can't fault anything
The views around the hotel are excellent, The staff are friendly and courteous and very attentive unfortunately the hotel internally is in need of a little TLC the bed springs are evident the lounge seating has seen better days and the hotel is crying out for air con during the summer. The food is of good quality and tasty
Very very nice hotel up on a hill . Lots of parking and very quiet. Very polite staff and very good food, I would thoroughly recommend it . Free parking and very safe. Staff are lovely and I can't wait to return
Our stay was great no complaints at all. Food was amazing (there were 80 guest) the venue was kept tidy at all times. The views are pretty. And breakfast was great (hit plates and hot food lots choice)
In total we paid £277 for 2 nights plus breakfast, which was really poor value for money. The hotel looked old, drab and tired. The whole place needs a big refurbishment, not to modernise it as it's an old building, but to brighten and liven it up. Wooden windows were rotten, the lock on our room window didn't work and wasn't fixed while we were there, despite informing staff. Rooms were basic and just ok. Extremely poor views from the 2 rooms that we were offered (after complaining about the first one). Poor amenities. Breakfast, again just ok. Hot option was just about warm. Public areas, decor and furniture all in desperate need of updating.
good location, handy for Bath and Bradford-on-Avon. Spent one night in super double room with loads of space. staff all very friendly and helpful. only 1 vegetarian option on dinner menu. always a bit of a disappointment.
A fantastic location and our second visit to this hotel. The location really does sell the place as unfortunately the accommodation itself now feels a little tired and there was one lady on reception that was particularly quite rude! However, good sized rooms, good choice at the bar and beautiful views
This hotel is situated overlooking the picturesque Limpley Stoke valley and is not far from Dundas Aqueduct, the 5-mile canal walk into Bath and various scenic footpaths. Our room was clean and cosy with a stunning view from our room over the valley. The staff were pleasant and attentive and we enjoyed our breakfasts in the mornings. We also has our evening meals here - I especially enjoyed both the chicken and the vegetable curry. The risotto on our final evening here was absolutely delicious. The gardens were a relaxing place to sit out for drinks whilst enjoying the view. Service was prompt even on the first evening when a wedding party was in attendance. All in all, a great experience which added to our enjoyment of exploring the beautiful city of Bath. We would recommend and return again.
Stay prior to heading over to Glastonbury. Clean, spacious rooms although may be a little dated still a comfortable stay! All things that we needed / expected for a stop off, overnight stay catered for!
Limpley Stoke was chosen by my client to accommodate me for a one day business visit to Bath , and then, based on its web presence and images I chose to extend my stay for the weekend and bring my partner along for a romantic weekend in a 'Stunning property with extensive gardens'. The Hotel landing page includes this paragraph: "Overlooking the spectacular Limpley Stoke Valley, the hotel is a stunning property with extensive gardens and elegant spacious public rooms. It offers the opportunity to relax in the peaceful Georgian lounge in front of the roaring log fires during the winter months. Privately owned and managed, the Limpley Stoke Hotel combines quality accommodation, offering friendly attentive service with a warm West Country welcome." The 'elegant public rooms' seem to have been given over to weddings. There was a wedding being catered on each of the days we stayed (Thursday to Sunday), meaning the bar area was crowded and noisy. On arrival we were encouraged to use a 'lounge' on the first floor, but this was just a silent room with tables and chairs in it and no bar or staff - cold and unwelcoming, and certainly not relaxing. No guests were using it. We were kept awake on Saturday evening until almost midnight with children running around outside screaming and playing loudly. The service was indeed attentive, but the property looks tired, cheaply refurbished to a low standard, and the public spaces were grubby. Whoever thought unsealed vinyl faced MDF floor tiles are a good idea in a hotel bathroom, or that they suggest elegance and quality, needs to be enlightened. Our feet were stained by the vile brown water oozing from underneath them. The furniture is aged and mismatched - I'd perhaps expect this in a budget hotel catering for workmen, but not when being marketed as a quality hotel and charged almost £200 a night. The extensive grounds run to a car park, beer patio / garden, and a couple of grassy areas about the size of a large lawn. We were looking forward to a stroll in the gardens, but couldn't make it last more than ten minutes. The breakfast experience lacked choice. Only scrambled egg with no option for fried or poached, two types of pastry, and a less than 'full' English breakfast. Staying more than one night had us yearning for variety. And serving coffee and tea in urns never represents quality. On Sunday morning, we were surprised and disappointed to find we had to endure cold showers at 8:30 am as the hot water had run out. On departure, it's quite possibly a good thing that we weren't even asked if we'd enjoyed our stay on check out. Bath was lovely - the hotel, utterly disappointing.
A perfect setting for a wedding, from the venue, the views, amazing friendly staff the whole package was beyond perfect for my son's wedding. 5 stars is really not enough. There was nothing they wouldn't do to make the day special. It was an absolute pleasure to be there.
Excellent service from all the members of staff. Stunning views from the garden and patio area. Lovely rooms in an historic building. Lovely food and drink options in the restaurant and the longe/bar area.
We had our wedding at the Limpley Stoke Hotel. The team were amazing and our day was perfect. The food and wine was great and the staff were wonderful. They'd set up a separate breakfast area in the morning for the wedding guests and our party continued. Thank you
Unhelpful evening staff on the check in on evenings. Rooms dated and in need of a refurb. Most staff helpful. Leigh Park at Bradford Upon Avon more appealing. Always struggle to get my reward points paid, I have chase them up constantly.
Every attention to detail was taken care of. The food was exceptional and the team of staff faultless. When I asked for a poached egg for breakfast it was perfect. Better coffee at breakfast though please!
A lovely location for a friend's wedding, beautiful grounds, high ceilings, chandeliers, lots of parking, nice grounds. Not so keen on the limited veggie options on the menu. The risotto is just too heavy. Staff trying hard to give customers a good service
We paid £150 a night for what was supposed to be a special birthday treat for my daughters 40th. We had a spa day booked on the Saturday for which we needed to leave early. No concession could be made to the breakfast timing so we had to mage do with a hurried coffee and pan au chocolate. We were amazed to find these were served in halves!! We returned to find that the rooms weren't serviced because they had a wedding. We were also strongly discouraged from using the bar and directed to what I can only describe as a furniture store. If you are not a guest at a wedding don't go here you will be treated as second class.
My husband booked this hotel as a surprise for my birthday as I've always wanted to visit Bath. The hotel is lovely, we had the Executive double room with a four poster bed and window seat overlooking the terrace and beautiful views. We had a bar meal on the day of arrival which was very tasty. The service here is excellent, the staff are so helpful. Breakfast is buffet style with plenty to choose from, scrambled eggs are on offer but if you prefer fried egg its a simple case of asking for one. I found the temperature of the shower quite difficult to control and the mattress on the bed a bit uncomfortable. But that certainly didn't spoil my stay here. We used the Park and Ride into Bath which is free with a senior citizen bus pass. Bath was everything I'd hoped for and we definitely want to visit again.
Lovely setting for this hotel but delay your visit until the rooms have had a major refurbishment. Rooms not serviced due to the covid excuse....wearing a bit thin now!! The food served in the bar was ok, but beware of the bar prices. A small bottle of Peroni £4.80...no fear of getting drunk!!
A comfortable stay in a double aspect room with wonderful views. Attentive staff with good breakfast and evening meal offer. No other eating places in walking distance. Bradford on Avon well worth a trip out. Not sure we needed the heating on in the morning and the broken sash cord on the window presented a minor challenge but overall a good experience and great value.
Happily satisfied with stay at Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel. Staff assistance polite and friendly. Accommodation clean and comfortable. Service efficient. Food well presented and large portions. Thank you.
Lovely hotel, full of character. Staff very helpful and meals where lovely. Rooms clean and had everything you needed. This is my second visit and love going to Bath. Only about 20 minutes drive from hotel.
Rooms large and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great countryside views from our room and the bar terrace. Breakfasts great. Good bar meals and snacks. Easy access into Bath. Would stay there again.
Wedding of my daughter on Easter Day - fantastic venue with olde world charm - food great , staff great - a weekend to remember for sure !!! Would definitely recommend - surrounding area is stunning as well and if we had the time we would have explored the area - some nice walks available from the grounds.
Really thank you! Better rate than Booking.com and excellent service. Very nice hotel and incredible good dinner and breakfast. Very nice bar with excellent choice of drinks. We would highly recommend this hotel!! Wirklich toller Service und auch ausgezeichnetes Essen. Unfassbar günstig, wenn man die Preise in uk kennt!!
Returned home from the Limpley Stoke Hotel yesterday afternoon following our 4 night stay for a wedding. The Hotel is set in a beautiful location, it is spotlessly clean, the Staff are exceptional, but it could do with updating. Also there is not much draw space in the room or shelving in the bathroom for toiletries. (Room 11). The food is plentiful and delicious. We found a lack of things to do on an evening, as we didn't find a pub close enough to walk to in the evening. There are lovely Canal walks into Bath & Bradford-On-Avon, which have some lovely scenery. The wedding meal and wedding reception was held at the Hotel and everything ran like clockwork. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return.
Great out of town location for a visit to Bath. Breath taking views from the terrace made our Easter Weekend stay in Limpley Stoke. Friendly attentive staff, especially the receptionist who happily shared details of local bus services which only cost a couple of pounds and ran, ever hour, from the bottom of the lane straight into the centre of town. No trouble getting served at the bar even during a wedding that was taking place with a designated lounge area for residents. Good breakfast selection, great bar menu choices. Rooms were clean & beds were comfy. Highly recommended.
A perfect venue for our daughters wedding everything was incredibly well planned. Our family and guests were looked after so well. Lovely views from the room. Food excellent ..staff very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble.
Could be a fantastic place but the customer service is appalling. They really don't care. Even when we made a comment regarding some acid battery wine they served, they made no comment. Asked if we wanted our rooms servicing daily!!! And then the cleaner starts banging around by the door at 8am!!! No newspapers, no acknowledgement from reception when entering or checking out if the building- they just ignore you. The place lacks any atmosphere whatsoever. Shame as it's lovely location and could be so much more of an experience.
Very short trip to Bath and found this little Gem. Great location Clean rooms, helpful staff, plenty of parking, lovely bar area with terrace and breathtaking views. Comprehensive breakfast, really good stay
Limpley Stoke is a beautiful panoramic location. The hotel is in an old building and everything is a bit tired. Everything is very clean and everything worked. The hotel represents good value for money, it could just do with a bit of decorating / refurnishing. There is a railway that passes close to the front of the hotel, you scarcely see it or hear it and there are no trainbs through the night.
Quiet location and overall good value. A little “tired” fabric of the building. There is good parking. Satnav location poor: you would be better to input “Hop Pole Inn Limpley Stoke” to find the entrance.Breakfast was average rather than outstanding
Had a nice stay but events take over the bar area maybe separate bar for guests not in events or keep bar clear for residents to use as well all staff very helpful no problem there breakfast spot on and the D1 bus to bath 5 mins walk by bridge
Limpley Stock Hotel really is in a great place up on a hill overlooking the valley below,the river runs at the bottom of the hill,trains go by as well. Beautiful view,very quiet. Local bus runs at the bottom of the village, takes you right into the centre of bath.
Weekend break in a historic & quirky hotel with polite very helpful staff. Hotel at weekends seems to be dominated by weddings. Food good, evenng meal could have been warmer, served on verycold plate. Manager dealt with, seemed puzzled why plate warmers not used as agreed plate cold. Breakfast very good, well organised, good quality products, helpful staff. Somethings in room need updating/attention, heated towel rail in bathroom that does not. See photo of previously updated warning label updated by previous guest, who noticed this. More irritating/useless/dangerous are the idiotically placed (and useless) lamps over the bed. They produce no useful light to aid reading, are centrally placed over the bed at a height that you bang your head on when semi reclined on bed unless you twist uncomfortably round them (see photo). Just do not sit up quickly in bed forgetting they are there.
My girlfriend and I experienced a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The staff were friendly and polite; the room, though on the small side and in need of an update, was pleasant enough with good views of surrounding countryside. The food was of excellent quality, served in the very pleasant dining room by friendly, attentive staff.
Poorly decorated room and was very cold, the walls are so think you could hear everything from next door. Woken by train at 5am every morning, bright light outside of bedroom window so found hard to sleep, made aware that noise would be up until midnight due to the fact of it being a wedding venue but woken at 3am by substantial noise, didn't help that we were at the front of the building, On the plus side food was nice, Order a Uber as half the price of the taxi firm that the hotel will order for you.
The hotel is set in lovely grounds. Parking spaces can be an issue if the hotel is hosting social events and guests park that aren't staying. The hotel looks lovely from the outside but inside is showing signs of age. The check in took longer than expected. There was only one member of staff doing this. They were very professional and thorough. There was a member of staff in a back office who kept poking their head out looked at the queue then disappeared. Perhaps they could help with lengthy queues or be trained to help out to avoid unnecessary wait times. The room we stayed in was very spacious with a lovely view. The bed was huge and very very comfy. What let the room down was the shower was really poor. There was instructions on making it full power but it never got very warm and was a let down. We had a meal as part of the Christmas packages. The Stilton tart was tasteless and appeared to be bought in frozen and heated on site. The main course beef was nice but the accompanying veg was limited and this left the feeling of a cheap care home meal. The lemon tart for dessert was nice but nothing special. The bar staff were amazing and really friendly. The only let down being their ability to clear glasses I'm an appropriate time. This led to a large number of empty glasses built up in the entertainment areas. The drinks were fairly priced and the disco was reasonable. Breakfast in the morning was a huge disappointment. The sausages were very chewy and tough and tasteless. The mushrooms were very very salty. There was only scrambled egg available. The coffee was poor and tasted like a cheap instant coffee. This end to the stay put a bit of a downer on what was a reasonable stay otherwise.
We visited the Limpley Stoke Hotel for a mid-week overnight stay whilst visiting relatives nearby. A search on an internet booking site turned up this one as the best deal for local accommodation. We drove here and there was ample parking for guests in the grounds though the car park did seem to get busier during the evening. The hotel is in what appears to be a former country house and is on a grand scale both as you approach it and on entry with its long reception corridor and high ceilinged reception rooms leading off this. Arriving around 16:30, check in was relatively simple, the lady on reception was very welcoming and helpful. We had a room on the second floor and this could be reached via either a staircase or elevator though we did note that as we passed around the hotel there were a series of short staircases on the same floor so if you have mobility problems then it is probably worth mentioning this when you book. Our room was quite spacious and comprised a large double bed, with a dressing table, chair and bedside cabinets. A wall mounted flat screen television and tea & coffee making facilities were also provided in the room and a hair dryer in the dressing table. The room and the bedding appeared to be clean and well maintained, the view from the window was not what you may consider picturesque but for us on our overnight stay this was not a concern. The bathroom was also rather spacious with bath and shower, basin and toilet well-spaced. The bath seemed to have some sort of residue around the sink hole but as we did not use this this was not a problem for us. The sink was a good size but I found it to be very low, having to stoop to use it to wash and shave in. Above the sink was a shaving socket and also a light should you need it and ample towels were provided. Overall, the bathroom was clean and well maintained. We decided to take our evening meal in the hotel and this was served in one of the large reception rooms leading off of the main reception corridor. The menu had a good choice, offering either a la carte or a bar menu. I had the chicken curry and my wife the vegetarian curry and both meals were very good, served in a good time and of a portion size likely to satisfy the average appetite. For dessert we both had the apple & blackberry crumble and again this dish was very good. The two waiters in the restaurant were excellent, very polite and helpful, checking back during the meal to ask if everything was alright. After dinner we took a coffee in the bar area situated in another reception room off of the main corridor. The bar area was set up with a ‘real' (we think a gas) fire, television and plenty of seating. The room was comfortable to sit in and had a nice ambience. Following a good night's sleep, we had breakfast in yet another reception room downstairs. The breakfast was set up as a buffet arrangement and was fairly comprehensive having cereal, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants, and a full English breakfast available to eat. Slices of bread and a toaster was provided if required. Teas, coffees and fruit juices were also available to drink. Check out was completed with no problems and we left the hotel to travel on. All in all a very enjoyable overnight stay at the Limpley Stoke Hotel, we would certainly consider staying here again if making a return visit to the area.
The hotel it self was a different experience to the hotels I would usually go to but this time we wanted to try something different. We stayed in the executive suite, the views are beautiful. It's like your on the top of a hill. The hotel it self is historic. The restaurant serves delicious food. Has a bar/lounge area. The staff are friendly and helpful. Some staff members exceed expectations, which may be why I would definitely go back again.
Enjoyable stay - staff very helpful and obliging. Food very good, nicely served and plentiful. A very well organised New Year celebration and lovely atmosphere. The hotel is situated in a great area for touring and visiting most interesting sites.
A superb hotel especially for a short stay or, as in my case, for part of the yuletide (new year's eve). I would highly recommend it for excellent service and quality, and quantity, of food. The bar is also well stocked.
Fairly average hotel. Beautiful old house but in need of complete renovation. Very tired and old fashioned decor. The restaurant served very good food but as we were the only ones there it was rather lacking in ambience. The staff, however were great, very friendly and helpful. Our room was quite small with a small double bed. The shower was terrible and the toilet cistern was running constantly. Our room was one of the cheapest with a view aver a flat roof , which they had tried to look passable by putting down astroturf, unfortunately we could hear the constant noise of some sort of motor, don't know what it was. We turned off our radiator and opened the window but the heat was phenomenal for some reason, can't imagine they had anything as modern as underfloor heating. Stayed only one night and wouldn't rush back.
Having just returned from spending Christmas at the Limpley Stoke Hotel with a coach party, we would like to give the manager and the staff a big thank you for making the holiday such a success. All the customers in our group had a wonderful Christmas break and the staff were so friendly and welcoming to make us feel at home. Nothing was too much effort. The meals were excellent and enjoyed by all our group. It is in a great location for excursions to Bristol and Bath. We also thought the entertainment by the duo on Boxing Day night was lovely and we are pleased that so many of our customers were able to enjoy it before our trip home. We wish all the staff at the Limpley Stoke Hotel a very happy and successful year in 2022.
The building is of a quaint historic architectural design with nice features. We previously stayed about 12 years ago when we felt extremely pleased. We would NOT choose to stay again for various reasons, and also would NOT feel happy to recommend this hotel.
Booking into this hotel was easy and the staff friendly. The room was well lit, though it did get fairly warm but could open the window. Breakfast is good as it is a self service buffet layout. I thought the room was a bit pricey for what you got, but then you are also paying for the location.
Lovely restaurant but food not so good,vegetables overcooked complained but nothing came of it,supposed to have lamb wit jue but it was a gravy and cheese plate came out of the 80s ordered a bottle of wine which was put on table with the screw cap still on so I had to open it myself very unprofessional
Lovely hotel in quite a remote setting. Further from the city than we were led to believe. 15/20 drive no walking as no footpaths. Used park and ride which is great value for money 15 mins to get bus then 15 mins to city next visit will stay nearer to city. But hotel is in a beautiful place
I'm calling my review the above as everything I asked for was not fully carried out the TV was exactly the same and as bad as before anyone came to fix it and I was made to feel it my own fault the remote control wouldn't work properly and was made to feel I was hard if hearing when I couldn't hear the music I'd asked for in the restaurant
First the good things - welcoming receptionist, adequate parking are, large grand lounges, warm corridors, lift available to first and second floors, nice breakfast items, bar lounge had a nice fire going in fireplace In our room bedside lamps were on the wall to save space, nice pillows and it was clean. Unfortunately we were disappointed because it does need updating decor wise, we had to wait quite a while at reception as only one receptionist, the room itself-it was way too warm (no thermostat to alter it) and the radiators were noisy when they came on and off, the shower pressure was atrocious, the toilet roll holder was out of reach of the toilet!, wasteful bar of soap provided for handwashing instead of pump dispenser on sink, the digital clock made an intermittent buzzing noise, we couldn't use our Google chromecast on the TV as the hotel Internet network was blocked to it (there were only minimal free view channels available on it), and mattresses too hard. In the breakfast room the milk had run out, the vegan sausages were in the same hot plate as the meat ones and if the croissants cannot be put in the toasting machine would it not be a good idea to put them somewhere else other than near to the machine? Sorry for all the complaints but if we don't let the hotel know they won't know what to improve. We stayed there 10 years ago which is why we booked again but this was a wholly different experience, perhaps it wasn't Best Western back then, in any case we feel it has gone downhill somewhat.
Rude reception staff full Of importance. Wedding party trying to charge double rate even though on booking.com was half price. Arrogant and unprofessional staff. All non English with language barriers. Really rude and need retraining in customer service skills.
This was our third stay at this charming hotel The staff very helpful and friend Good bus route into Bath and Salisbury Food good value for money Rooms good sizes and very clean Large lounges Very quite and had great night sleep
I stayed for one night and from the moment I approached the reception I was greeted with a smile and welcome. I pre checked in which was very straightforward. I was wary of the reviews but I had no negative experience throughout my stay. The lift took me to the first floor, there are a few steps, not easy for me with my mobility issues but I took my time and walking through the passageway the heating was on so it was lovely and warm, on entering the lovely room the heating was also on so I was very happy as it was a very cold night outside. The bed was comfortable and I had a very good nights sleep. I opened the curtains to a beautiful country view. Breakfast for me was really great. I'd seen the reviews but was not put off. I had cereal and cooked breakfast and toast. The staff were really kind and asked if I needed help, they then served what I wished for and brought it to my seat - thank you. I asked if they had hot chocolate and they made one for me. I can't fault anything during my stay. Excellent staff. I used the D1 bus (20 mins from City) and walked to the Hotel from the bridge, although dark in places (phone light required) it was a pleasant walk. The steep part is the short walk from the entrance up to the Hotel, even walking with a stick I managed it without a struggle. Highly recommend the Hotel.
Met up with old friends for a 3 night stay. The whole place needs up dating, but we just loved everything about it. Staff were very helpful right from check-in to check-out. Lots of choice for breakfast, and could eat as much as you wanted. We also chose to eat in their restaurant on all the 3 evenings, because there was a very good choices on the menu and the food was well presented and tasty. Would stay again.
Nice hotel break The problem was both days we were there they had 2 weddings and the small bar area was very crowded with hotel guests and wedding party , no ideal could do with bigger bar. Our heating was not good and were given extra bedding so that was good. The receptionist was not friendly but the restaurant staff were very professional.
Stayed here for 2 nights. The building is beautiful and the location in the valley, surrounded by hills, green fields, woodland and the river is just stunning. I was awoken in the night by a hooting tawny owl which I thought was nice (different from traffic or drunken yobbos). The view from the room was perfect. Some of the best countryside I have ever seen. The hotel itself, the reception area is nice, helpful staff. We ate at the hotel the first night we were there and the food was nice. I do agree with some other comments that some of the hotel looks a bit tired. Carpets on the upper floors seem to be from the 70's and could do with modernisation. Our room was nice and it was clean. No real issues unless I was to be hyper critical. Bus stop nearby (5 to 10 minute walk under the railway bridge) to get the D1 into Bath. We bought the day ticket for around £4.50 each. Used it 4 times. We got a taxi back to the hotel after our night out in Bath which was only £13 (a similar distance was over £30 when we went to Oxford in May. Overall a nice time had by all
Stayed here a few weeks ago. For a start the floor is incredibly wonky which lots of people would say is charming but it meant the bed was at an awful angle meaning our heads were about 3-4 inches lower than our feet. The bed was also very very creaky. The windows had lots of condensation too. When we woke up we had to leave fairly early so we didn't have time to get the shower sorted with reception but the water was ice cold. We left it to run for a while but it never warmed up.
was at the hotel 1 day for a wedding. the staff were fantastic the entire day, extremly helpful and friendly. the hotel its self is really nice plenty of room for all parts of a wedding day from the reception its self to the bar/lounge space for people to stay in inbetween parts of the day. the wedding day catered food and breakfast the next morning were also very good. you couldnt ask for more!
Stayed for 2 nights, our room was very comfortable and very clean and a beautiful view of the surrounding country side. Free parking, which is a great bonus. Breakfast was delicious, good choices. Can get the D1 bus to Bath, it's only 5mins walk to the bus stop. A day pass only cost £4.30, but it's not always on time. Definitely will stay here again.
2 years ago we choose the limpley Stoke as our wedding venue. From then on all contact with Karen has been amazing building up to our day on Saturday. From start to finish staff were fantastic in every way nothing was too much trouble. Our day ran smoothly and was just perfect. Our food was outstanding, beautiful and super hot with all the guest complimenting it. So thank you to everyone who worked at the hotel this weekend and made our day so much more special.
Despite booking a room with large double bed, initially given a standard bed. After complaining given a room with comfortable 6 ft bed on 3rd floor. However the room and corridor were so hot we had to sleep with the windows wide open all night. Breakfast was self service and a good standard.
We spent 3 nights here, this was an excellent base to explore North Somerset. We had a room on the 3rd floor(54) with a King size bed with plenty of room. A good size bathroom with shower. A pleasant room. The decor was in keeping with the old house with a little modern twist. The bar and lounge area was perfect for chilling with a glass of wine. The breakfast was self serve hot and cold items available plenty too choose from. We took the train to Bath its 1 mile from the hotel walking and good value. Ample parking at the hotel for the car. We enjoyed our stay.
Just about to check out of this wonderful hotel. I was a bit dubious about staying after reading the reviews but was pleasantly surprised. Working in the travel industry I wanted to provide an honest review to my clients who wish to visit Bath and surrounding areas. We stayed for 3 days. Booked 2 rooms both with a review. The hotel is old and has been described as dated but I would stay it's more character features. There are different sized rooms and the only thing I wished we had a larger room but it was still more than adequate for our stay. The hotel sits on a hill with splendid views across the country side nestled in a small quaint village of Limpley. It's 3.5 miles from Bath city centre and 38 minutes from the Cotswolds. Breakfast is ample with a small selection of hot foods and small selection of cold food. Staff are friendly and helpful and it's probably the best covid restrictions policy being adhered to that I have saw recently in hotels which made it feel safe. Definitely will stay here again
Very nice and relaxing place to stay. The room was ok, the service could have been more accurate and the staff with more attention to requests. Breakfast was good. Water in the room upon arrival would be a real plus
Stayed with a group of friends in Bath for a hen do. The location, whilst hard to find is lovely and located right in the countryside. I will say the hotel gets very busy everyday with weddings (three during our stay) so you do feel a bit of an imposter using the bar amongst the guests and the reception gets busy at check in times but whilst we were worried about noise from the wedding parties they do have a cut off. Breakfast was good and the staff seemed friendly, if just a bit busy. Just as a warning, definitely pre book taxis if you are going anywhere outside of the hotel as it takes an age to get one. I would also say the hotel is nice, a bit quirky with slanted floors etc but it is a little dated and could do with a decent clean- particularly on the carpets going up to the bedrooms, they weren't done at all whilst we were there which was disappointing given they had some many weddings that people must have paid a lot for. And also be aware of trains starting from about 6am right near hotel. Would stay again.
My partner and I experienced a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The staff were friendly and polite; the room, though on the small side and in need of an update, was pleasant enough with good views of surrounding countryside. The food was of excellent quality, served in the very pleasant dining room by friendly, attentive staff.
Whilst everything was clean, the rooms (we were in room 26) are extremely outdated. It felt more like a school dormitory bathroom rather than an ensuite in a 3 star hotel. There was no heated towel rail so towels had to be dried over the radiator in the bedroom, and there was only one shelf for toiletries which was directly above the toilet - not really where you want to store your toothbrush! The shower enclosure was ridiculously small and dark to the extent that we had to keep the door open whilst showering. With some care and attention this hotel could be so much better than it currently is. The bed was comfortable but again the furniture was worn and tired and just needed some thought.
We stayed here in October 2021 as part of our anniversary weekend away. The hotel was beautifully located, albeit with slightly narrow roads - if you're using sat-nav stick to the main roads as ours took us down a back road that turned out to be closed! We arrived at the hotel which has ample parking, even with a wedding party present we were able to find a space and proceeded to reception to check in. Having pre-filled details on the hotel website the process was quick, easy and we were given our key card for our room within minutes. We had booked an executive room, and were allocated room 25 on the second floor. There is a beautiful grand staircase next to reception with beautiful stained glass windows on each floor. Having located our room, we presented the key card and had to give the door a hard shove to get it open. The hotel is a very old building and as such has some 'character' features such as uneven floors and slightly wonky door frames. Room itself was quite large, though the bed was 2 bases and mattresses zipped together to form a base that was wider than it was long! My partner was sleeping in a different time-zone to me! The decor was a little tired, windows mostly painted shut apart from one which could be fully opened to a 40 foot drop to the car park below - not recommend for any young children staying! The bathroom in comparison was tiny, broken toilet roll holder and oddly a shelf with plastic cups and soap above the toilet rather than the sink. On the plus side there were plenty of soft towels provided and shower gel in a pump dispenser. Tea and coffee making facilties were basic but functional, along with a 3 pack of oaty biscuits. Around 5:30 PM the heating system kicked in and made quite a lot of noise for about an hour. Possibly a boiler and flue located behind a panel in the bathroom. We got changed to go out, but unfortunately experienced a wardrobe malfunction. Reception to the rescue with a mini sewing kit which earned the hotel some brownie points! We got back around 9pm and the wedding party was in full swing, but could not be heard from our room. Thank goodness for the blackout curtains though as the front of the building was floodlit all night. Breakfast next morning was a buffet service, with tea and coffee brought to the table, food was reasonably varied with a selection of English breakfast choices that were well cooked and also croissants, fruit and toast making facilities. Oddly we had to request salt as there wasn't any on any tables and we were handed a couple of sachets from the kitchen. Check out was quick and easy. We mentioned the heater noise along with a couple of bulbs not working and the chap made a note of this. All in all a pleasant experience, but not sure that the 'executive' room really lived up to the name or was worth the £163 a night charge! Also needs a bit more attention when cleaning as there were cobwebs on the light fittings, marks on the walls that we could remove with a wet wipe and dusty TV stand. There were also a few stains on the carpet that could have easily been cleaned up.
Room was at a rate of £184 per night. 'Room 3 on first floor above the entrance to the hotel. On entering room found it cold - heating not on despite it being cosy in the corridor outside. Staff were not able to fix the problem. A plug in heater was brought in - took till early hours of the morning for room to warm up. Bathroom was cold did not take a shower as did not want to disrobe it was that cold. Partner did and said that shower was going from hot to cold. Lino on floor fine in a hotel for much less money but for the price we paid we were expecting a nicer environment. I had to sleep in my dressing gown due to cold room. We were in Room 3 which is situated directed above the front door to hotel where wedding guests congregate till the early hours to smoke and made lots of noise and revelry. Drunken guests being escorted back to their rooms by equally loud and raucous friends past midnight. Old fashioned TV in the room and with not enough sockets in room. Once eclectic heater was plugged in - there was a choice TV, Lamp or phone charger.......It was just awful. We booked dinner. Big mistake as we were shown to a large un-atmospheric room, plastic wood effect tables, a couple of other tables taken, Harsh overhead lighting, Nothing done to make the room appealing or to create any ambiance. Meal was unpleasant. My steak was curled up at edges and served with lackluster salad. My partner ordered a choritzio and chicken salad which had chicken bits from a packet and thin bits of presliced chortizo from a packet with some shredded iceburg lettuce and olive oil drizzled. It was just such a disappointment. This is the first hotel we have stayed in since Covd and we were looking forward to a nice weekend break but were bitterly disappointed. This was terrible value for money. Nothing wrong with staff - friendly and attentive. Its just the hotel - would never stay in a Best Western again after this.
This was a last minute booking to be closer to a work contract. What a great find, great room, delicious evening meal, and the breakfast in the morning, was quality, couldn't believe the price for the full array of food, tasty sausages, bacon, eggs, croissants, fruit cereals. Juices coffee.
We loved our stay here. The location is a little tricky to find so a few signs on the road would be helpful but once here, it is a beautiful place nestled amongst lovely scenery and very peaceful. Plenty of parking too. We couldn't check in on time so were offered a drinks voucher which was a nice touch. Everything needed was in the room and whilst mine didn't have a view, it was away from the wedding party that night so little to no noise experienced. The bar area is a little small and at times we found ourselves part of the wedding but it was a small group so not a problem. Possibly if it was a larger wedding party it may be an issue. There is a canal path just over the bridge that takes you to a really nice cafe about a 25 min walk in the Bath direction if you are looking for something to do. Otherwise close to Bath via bus or car. We'd love to come back to make more of the area.
Location is good only a 15min bus (hourly) from Bath, but the room was disappointing. Bed was ok, shower was weak - ok for a guy with short hair but not enough for long hair. Tea and coffee was present but was expecting more than a Nescafé sachet for the price! Breakfast was good and staff were friendly.
nice building set in lovely countryside but it needs a few tweaks. I think the rooms need an upgrade, ours was nice enough but mattress,bathroom, tv and coffee making facilities could be better . Bar service was odd, no one around but there was sign on the bar by a phone saying ring this number for service, this was a weds mid afternoon but hotel seemed to be fairly busy judging by the car park, anyway I rang the number and a person appeared from a room behind the bar and took my order ,when I went back in for another one there was no one there again, there was someone waiting at the bar who looked like he'd been there a while,I said have you tried the phone and when he said no I picked it up and started to dial the number at which point a voice from the room behind said "yes I'm coming" ,slightly Basil Fawltyesque! We had dinner in the restaurant and the food was very nice and good value but there was no salt and pepper on table, we asked for some were given a bowl of mixed sauces and condiments (still no pepper!) like you'd get in a so/so pub or cafe,that was ok but we felt it showed a lack of attention to detail considering they were going for a fine dining experience and with the quality of food and the nice dining room it could well be that. Overall though a nice stay
Had a lovely stay, only marred by the hooting trains, but otherwise great. Room was basic but clean with the normal tea and coffee supplies. Breakfast was well organised. Lovely friendly staff, very helpful.
From the time we arrived, staff calm, polite, attentive and easy to deal with. They made the stay very relaxed. The food was beautifully cooked, with great care and attention to detail...excet for the key lime cheesecake which had no lime flavout at all. Despite this, we ate well and nothing was too much trouble. Even with a big wedding due on the Friday, which clearly could have preoccupied them the sta never sidelined us for a second. We had a really lovely time and will happily return. Paul & Jane Xxx
We stayed Monday to Friday at the hotel. Good location, felt like you were miles from anywhere, but actually not far from Bath. We had an executive double room with views which was very comfortable and the views were stunning. We ate in the restaurant every night. A la carte and bar menus were available and the meals we chose were excellent. Breakfast was well organised with plenty of choices. We hope to make a return visit. .
An excellent hotel situated within easy reach of so many places, yet far enough away to be away from the hustle and bustle of the local cities. For those visiting Bath the park and ride is close by making it even better. There is a good choice of food in the restaurant so there's no need to head out to find somewhere to eat
The room was extremely dusty, 4 poster bed looked nice but mattress was laid on a piece of mdf board and wasn't comfortable to sleep on. Tv in poor position in room couldn't see it if laid on the right side of bed only left side. Breakfast was poor not enough choice for the money. Staff were rude in the bar area
Fantastic venue for a wedding! Karen and the team where absolutely amazing and took away any of the stress in planning a wedding and the preparations for the day. The Welcome canapes, Wedding Breakfast & evening buffet where to a high standard and guests totally enjoyed the food. Everything was presented to a high quality. The in-house pianist Michael was fantastic and added the personal touch. Also the in-house DJ played great tunes to keep the guest dancing. All the staff working on the day were friendly and helpful. The scenery alone will make fantastic photos. Thank you all for making our day stress free and memorable! Highly recommend this venue for a wedding & services. Mr & Mrs Bodman x
Quiet rural location but within a 15 minute drive to the centre of Bath. Our room had lovely views of surrounding hills. Occasional day time trains using a nearby railway line can disturb the peace when sounding their horns. We have stayed at hotel several times and have always found rooms to be keenly priced. Bar and lounge areas are welcoming and comfortable. Not really suited to those without a car.
Lovely and interesting hotel. Great place for young kids to run around and explore. Our wedding party was extremely well looked after and the prices were fair. It was well organised from arrival to departure. The staff were amazing. And the room was very clean. It was nice that all the rooms had individuality. And there are different areas downstairs so you can move about and not feel restricted. Nice garden area as well. And a good car park. Set in a lovely location.
Fantastic venue for a wedding, Karen the wedding coordinator was fantastic took all the stress away, we just took all our stuff over the night before and Karen and her team set it all up for us. The whole day from start to finish was fantastic. All the staff working there were fantastic and made you feel really welcomed. The wedding food was out of this world the canapés, wedding meal and buffet and even the breakfast. Some great back drops all around the hotel to get those best photos. Would highly recommend this place to anyone. Mr and Mrs Mill
Very nice hotel, with lovely rooms and views. I like that the double bed was not the usual size as always find hotels normally have smaller double beds but this was more a king size . Enjoyed the dinner. Would highly recommend
We had our wedding here on the 8th of August 21 Karen the wedding planner was absolutely fantastic From our first phone call till the morning after the wedding The food was amazing the staff looked after us above and beyond what we would expect our guests were very impressed our room was amazing 10 out of 10 thank you very much limply stoke Hotel very happy Simon Lucy Ball XX
Room was small and in desperate need of fresh paint. Tiny shower and the mattress was extremely uncomfortable couldn't move with out waking partner and vice versa. Coffe facility's dated. Restaurant is more like eating in school dining hall, was looking foward to a romantic meal how ever was ver dark had pop music playing in the back ground and lacked atmospher very disappointed food served in dishes on a plate rather than just putting the food on to the plate food quality wasn't bad just a shame about the dining hall (sorry that's not a restaurant).
The overall experience staying at this property was satisfactory. It is an old property, so limited in what they can provide. The rooms were clean, a little dated, but perfectly functional. The duvet was much too heavy for the hot weather and although a fan was supplied, it was still an uncomfortable, hot sleepless night. The grounds were nice, but parking was an issue as when we arrived there was a wedding on and the parking space left was very tight to get in and out of. The location was about 7 miles from Bath and as we weren't familiar with the parking, chose to take the bus in. Last bus back on a Sunday was 6.40 and 7.00 or 10.20 weekdays. So a little restrictive. The positive of this property was the price was very reasonable, given what was on offer.
Read the reviews and thought it would be good….how mistaken!! The Executive room was tired, furniture dated as was the decoration. 4 poster bed had been repaired so many times it was looking past it! The bathroom was dirty, few hairs etc and we also had some clothing left on the bathroom floor from previous guests! Mistakenly we pre-booked dinner; Al la Carte was the ethos but oh my, it was awful. The starter was terrible but we held hope for the main. My steak came with packet chips, sauce tasted of flour and the oven ready onion rings. The other dish we ordered was the Seabass fillet which was tired…the accompanying sauce was ‘split' to oblivion. Our food bill was extortionate….totally ripped-off. NEVER AGAIN!!!
We were very impressed with the location,... Beautiful surroundings and only a 15 min bus journey from centre. The hotel and the standard of food and service were fabulous. Would definitely return and highly recommend.
Lovely hotel and friendly staff, our only complaint was we wasn't told there would be a wedding there on our 2nd day when we checked in and wasnt told that the restaurant would be closed thst day, we found out we could eat in the bar, we chose to eat there as hotel is in middle of no where, so eating an A la carte meal on a coffee table was not good, if we had of known we would have eaten out on way back from our day trip out, plus they gave us a room directly above the wedding party and dance floor, it might be best to ask if any weddings are planned before you stay, we stayed on a wed and Thursday night thinking it would be nice and quiet
Stayed for a one night stay . All staff extremely friendly and worked well to welcome you . The bedrooms are very dated and tired but clean! No disturbances throughout the night , slept like a dream . Lovely to sit outside on the terrace with a wine or 2. Breakfast plentiful with plenty of choice . Wasn't keen on the hot selection as buffet style. Overall good for a short stay of a night or two
No complaints about the hotel or service at all. It was an unusually hot few days and the absence of air conditioning in the rooms was noticed, but generally this would not be required in our climate. There is some train noise every few minutes from the nearby line - trains do sound their horns, but this does stop between 11pm and 7am. Didn't bother us but some people may be disturbed by it. Gardens were lovely - sat outside watching shooting stars with cold beers until the early hours. Service was excellent and all of the staff were great. Food was good value. Overall a really nice place for a break.
staff friendly and pleasant food was excellent rooms clean and tidy lovely scenery staff was very attentive and looked after bride & groom very well couldn't recommend this place anymore 10/10 well done guys
Great stay in a beautiful hotel in a great location. Would recommend and would stay again. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the hotel is in a very good location to explore the whole area. Lots to see and do and beautiful scenery even around the hotel
Stunning hotel, fantastic service and great food! The staff were very helpful with any requests and always polite. The food was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend this hotel! We attended a family wedding and everything was perfect.
Our booking was made with little to no experience of this particular hotel, but all looked ok from their website. I am pleased to report our stay was first class. Room was great complete with a lovely view. In the evening we also decided to eat in the hotel restaurant rather than travel back into Bath, our food and service were both excellent and at a reasonable price. All was good and a very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
From the outside the surroundings and Hotel appear remote. The hotel sits on a bank however there is a train line in close proximity which runs every 20 minutes and trains sound horns on every trip. The view is restricted from ground floor and the back of the hotel. Staff and food I cannot fault however for the price of the room booked I would have expected more than two beds pushed together and a grass bank as a view. The flood light also kept the room lit all night.
Staff were very accommodating, the property itself was very nice. We booked a double room with a view and our view was indeed exquisite. Dinner at the hotel was very good, with attentive staff both at the bar and the restaurant. Breakfast which we paid for with our booking was meager. We had the continental option, yoghurt, fresh juice, 2 half slices of toast, a croissant, an assortment of jams and we were offered porridge but declined. It would have been nice if fresh fruit and cheese were included. Other than that, our stay was very relaxing, we were able to walk around the property and chilled on the terrace garden. Internet connection was spotty at times but we went for a vacation to disconnect so we did not mind. Loads of handgel available everywhere. Checking-in and out was smooth.
Good service, attentive staff, in an excellent location with beautiful scenery. We didn't have breakfast so can't comment. Would be 5 star but the rooms are a bit dated. Nice products in the room though. Good value
We've just returned from a 5 night B&B stay at this great hotel. The hotel gives superb views of the valley with excellent grounds and car parking. However we didn't use our car once during our stay as there are interesting walks along the nearby canal towpath in both directions. The local hourly D1 bus from the bottom of the road goes to Bath and Bradford upon Avon: in fact it got from Bath bus station back in 18 minutes! Thank you for a super holiday in your hotel which has loads of character.
Stayed at this hotel the night before a friends wedding. A lovely peaceful hotel with very helpful staff, beautiful scenery too. You can check in online or at the front desk. There's a good selection of breakfast and meal options available too if you dont want to travel out for food. A little tricky to get too without a car.
We stayed here with some friends who we had been unable to see since last year due the C word. We all enjoyed it and although there as plenty of parts to such an old building that need work, it was still fab. The staff were extremely good and very friendly and helpful especially in the bar area where we spent 2 very enjoyable evenings. We met some lovely people and although drinks are not cheap they weren't too bad for a hotel. Food was very good. Breakfast was slow but worth the wait. Evening menu was limited probably due to the C word but the actual food and service was spot on. We like to eat out at least one night but there really isn't anywhere nearby that you can get to easily so we were happy the food here is so good. Grounds are nice and the view from our room was superb. The room itself was smaller than we would have liked . The Shower was quite modern but not very good and the bathroom tiny but fine. Glasses (even plastic ones) would have been nice for our water and a few more biscuits, but tea and coffee were adequate and reception provided a good top up when asked. All in all a very enjoyable stay and a delight to be back to some sort of normality. A big thank you to all of the staff for your efforts. The whole place is very C word safe with screens, floor markings and sanitiser and everyone wore masks where required.
Great staff and service throughout the hotel. Lovely (executive room) on the top floor overlooking the picturesque Avon valley, great facilities and wonderful views. The hotel is very special with a laid-back feel - thanks to the hard work of the hotel staff. Our evening meal was highly enjoyable - very good waiter, and my steak was cooked to perfection. Breakfast was a bit poorer and although the young staff were excellent, what was on offer was disappointing, i appreciate that with the current restrictions it is not easy but a continental breakfast of a croissant, and a couple of slices of ioast, plus weetabix is not something to write home about. How about some fruit and /or nuts, maybe even bran flakes ! That said, we really enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon. We would definitely recommend this hotel as a country hotel with a special city (Bath) nearby.
positive- the male receptionist that checked us in was friendly, professional and super helpful- an attribute to the hotel ! The grounds around the hotel were beautiful and looked after. we enjoyed drinks on the terrace overlooking the fields which was really lovely :) negatives.... We booked a room and paid extra for 'room with a view' - the view was a tree and a car park. The room was tiny, smelt damp & dirty, tiny window and was so uncomfortably hot. The placement of the room meant we had constant noise morning and night by people coming in and out of the lifts. Online it says there is a 24 hr concierge and there wasn't anyone in sight. The room had no glasses or water bottles available in the room. Upon check out the receptionist took our keys, but we were never asked out our stay was or if we enjoyed it.
We had arranged our wedding for April 2020 outside in the gazebo. Due to lockdowns, we had to postpone 5 times. Our wedding planner Karen was absolutely brilliant. Each time she rearranged our wedding celebrations whilst working from home. We finally arranged our date for 22nd May, the first wedding at the hotel after restrictions were lifted and our 5th attempt to get married. The scene was set and we hoped the weather would hold out. Karen was absolutely brilliant. I desperately wanted a gazebo wedding as the scenery was stunning. On the day the heavens opened and it poured down. We were due to get married at 1530. The guests informed us after that the staff brought the chairs out to the gazebo 3 times and kept taking them back in due to the weather. 45 minutes before our ceremony the sun came out and shone. We had our dream of getting married in the gazebo, and that was all down to Karen's planning and trying to make our wishes come true. We got married, had our reception in the beautiful tudor room and had the most away, beyond anything we imagined. The service from the staff was second to none and the manager Dave was so accommodating. I can rave about this Hotel until the cows come home but I won't. They made our day unforgettable, amazing, the service was first class and Karen and Dave did everything they could to make our wishes come true. I cannot rate the hotel or staff more highly. They made our day absolutely perfect and gave us the perfect start in our lives together. We stayed in the bridal sweet which was comfortable, private and had a private balcony with the most amazing views to die for. A huge thank you to Karen and the team. An amazing team in a beautiful location. I would recommend the Limpley stoke Hotel to everyone 100%
We came 5 years ago and the setting on a hill in a small village with beautiful views is what attracted me to the hotel. It is clean and the price is reasonable. I think once covid restrictions are lifted, the breakfast will offe rmore.
We booked through Booking.com and I don't know if that made a difference but our room was much smaller than expected. Why they had a desk with a chair when you couldn't even sit at it as there was no room, I don't understand. The bed was so uncomfortable could feel the springs! The whole place felt soul less, no atmosphere and felt like an old peoples home (with respect to the old peoples home). The waitresses had skirts that barely covered their bottoms which frankly I thought was inappropriate for serving. The food was overpriced and not very nice. The continental breakfast had no fruit and only 2 choices of cereal and 2 choices of yogurt. The coffee was awful. The waiter in the bar needs to learn to smile and not be so rude and bashful. Had a couple of drinks on the terrace and it seemed an inconvenience to him and slammed the drinks down which took us by surprise. As we were only using it as a base to visit Bath it was ok but definitely would not recommend or go back. Shame as the location is lovely. and quite frankly could be a gorgeous place. Needs updating and friendlier staff and a new chef!!!
Lovely location, very quiet and only 15 mins drive to centre of Bath. Everything was clean and staff were friendly. The only thing that let it down was the food. Cheap cafe food at 3 star prices. If they updated their menu and used fresh ingredients it would get 5 stars.
The hotel it self is a bit dated, however... the room that me and my partner had was very clean and the bed was super large and comfortable. Next time I wouldn't pay extra to get room with a view as there was not much view to be honest. The staff at the hotel are very friendly, helpful and professional. They're a great asset to the hotel.
Stayed at the Limpley Stoke as a stop-over on the way to the south coast. Lovely property if a little out of the way. Staff were very nice and attentive, I'd like to think this is the case all the time not just because the venue was very quiet. I'd recommend this property for anyone looking for an off the beaten track location, maybe after the pandemic rules end it may have a little more atmosphere. Nice place!
We stayed here after a day at Longleat and although not one of the closest hotels it is definitely worth driving the few extra miles. The whole place is spotless, the restaurant with its open fire is beautiful with gorgeous food at reasonable prices. George on reception was exceptional, friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The location is amazing looking out over the village, hopefully our next visit will be in summer so that we can sit out in the beautiful garden.
Arrive at this place for a wedding. We arrived and checked in with no issues. Booked the executive suit room 15. Now the room itself was big but very basic. Small springy bed and just very basic. Windows looked as if they had never been opened and once opened then wouldn't stay open and had to be held open by putting something underneath. Bath and shower in the room. We had another 6-7 rooms booked some cheaper rooms and had better rooms for the price. On to the wedding. Now staff were on you constantly trying to take plates and just constantly clock watching. Charged double for drinks and once asked about it said they would sort it but went to reception to sort and and nothing was done. Had our starter main and dessert in a matter of 20-30 minutes felt very rushed and pushy. All of us went upstairs to get dressed into different clothing came back down and all of our drinks had been taken. Drinks that had not been finished with. But they were replaced. Don't get me wrong it's a nice building and some of the staff are very nice. But for the money you pay to stay at this place then I wouldn't recommend. If this was my wedding then I wouldn't have been happy with how things went.
Visited here for one night. No heating in bathroom no one seemed to be able to sort it, offered to find us another room we declined. On closer look this morning found dust and dirty marks around door handles, bath panel breaking away. Yes the room was clean but concern over covud safe in bathroom evening meal was choice of three for each course ordered in advance, salmon overcooked and sauce disgusting. At least breakfast this morning was edible. Would I return I'm afraid not,I was disappointed as my late husband and I visited here a few years ago and it was lovely.
My wife & I recently stayed at the Best Western in Limpley Stoke on the outskirts of Bath. The hotel is lovely & set a beautiful area. The staff were all amazing & couldn't have been more friendly & attentive. They also ensured that we always felt safe & took all necessary precautions during these difficult times & ensured all safety protocols were adhered to. The room was a really good size & the bathroom was lovely. The only downside was that the lift did not go up to our floor, but that felt like a minor issue as it was just a wonderful time we both experienced. We would definitely stay again if we are ever in the area.
Recent visit as 2 couples for weekend visit to Bath. Quite frankly could not be faulted. The hotel is very welcoming with ever present staff. The hotel was clean and very comfortable. Covid friendly with everything explained. Our rooms were very comfortable nice and warm with good facilities. It's just a shame the weather was awful. Would definitely recommend.
We booked in as an overnight stay to break up a long journey. What a find. Stunning location with parking. The exterior of hotel is grand. All the staff we met were lovely, friendly and helpful. We booked for an evening meal which exceeded our expectations. All the food exceptionally cooked and good value for money. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The dining area and bar are comfy and designed nicely. Our room was clean with a extra large double bed. The view from the room was lovely. We could not have asked for a better place to stay.
Exterior building was lovely, along with easy access walks, and a short drive to Bath, taxis were under £15. Our bedroom was large and clean, the double bed was massive and very comfortable they also offered room service, which we enjoyed using when wanting a cosy night in front of the telly. Explanation of Covid secure measures from front of house staff was very reassuring and in place throughout the hotel. The hotel was very quiet, the staff were very nice however seemed quite shy when approaching us. One of the only negatives was the lack of gluten free options in their food, which was otherwise very tasty.
Lovely views, spacious room (nr 4) but very cold and the bathroom had a terrible smell (probably from the pipes) and we could hear the toilet flush from our neighbours rooms, so no sleep quality. The staff were friendly but the waitress on breakfast shift should not have her long hair loose so it will not end on the plate or food.
Hotel was tired, drab and in severe need of updating both inside and out. Booked an executive room which was uninviting, old fashioned and certainly not to executive standard you get in other hotels. Bathroom very dull and had one tiny bar of soap and two tiny shower gels. Mix and match carpet separated room with strange armchairs in front of a tv. Not a comfortable room. Lift only goes to 2nd floor and had to walk up random stairs to 3rd floor carrying heavy cases (two pensioners). At 3.15pm we were asked what we wanted for breakfast next morning and how we'd like our eggs cooked. If we did not order the night before we wouldn't get any. We decided not to stay and manager refunded our money without question. Surprised at the standard considering it's a Best Western.
Booked Hotel as veiws looked lovely. This was only plus point. Hotel is tired looking inside, room was freezing. Food was dire both evening meal and breakfast. The wait at bar was so long and if you dont like Bee Gees then choose somewhere else as this is only music they played. It reminded me of an old peoples home
Plenty of parking and good views from the rooms. Nothing palatial, no atmosphere, food was ok, but I was not aloud to set up a tab for an evening, let alone all week - which was inconvenient for me. Rooms were clean and warm, shower didn't go very hot Wouldn't stay again out of choice
We enjoyed a night away at this beautiful hotel last week, thank you to George & the team, who looked after us very well! We had a a lovely clean room with great views! Dinner & breakfast were good, and we enjoyed a few drinks in the cosy bar with the fire crackling nicely! Customer service is 5*, more so during these difficult times, and we look forward to returning soon!
Stayed on Saturday night package which was top price. Idyllic location but poor dated rooms and horrendous restaurant leaves this venue in need of some serious TLC. Better value at Travelodge some 5miles down the road.
Booked this hotel as it looked so idyllic, it stopped once we had passed reception. We went to our room and the ceiling was coming down in the bathroom and water dripping. Reception guy apologised said he would sort.That was the last I heard from him as I was then passed to the manager. This was a poor representation of what I have encountered in management . We have no executive rooms left for you, no upgraded room nor apology was offered, all I was told and shown was two inferior rooms which did not meet our needs. He suggested we move to another hotel in the Best Western group as they did have a room that he thought would meet our needs. He offered this at 20% discount and gave us a drink in the bar. We decided to cut our losses and decided to move to the other hotel. We then realised why he had given us the discount as this hotel was cheaper. He never once said sorry .Our three day stay which we were so looking forward to was tarnished by this managers attitude and total ignorance to a customers expectation when paying a high price for a stay at their hotel. Steer clear of room 3, but honestly I would not recommend a stay here just because of the managers unwillingness be sorry. In the end the hotel he sent us to was ok but not in such a nice setting and not really what we wanted, it cost us more to travel into Bath as it was further away, all in all a bad experience with Best Western. We are in hard times , but this should be even a bigger reason to look after customers
From the outside the Limpley Stoke Hotel looks great. Overlooking the valley it stands proud amidst the beautiful scenery. Inside, the hotel is very clean and decorated in what I think is an older style. Which works well for the bar area but I thought left the dining area a bit spartan. Parking is easy enough and we were welcomed by a very nice guy on reception. The room itself was comfortable, clean and had a good view of the valley, which was just as well because the TV wasn't working. The bathroom also had a bath too which whilst a little on the small side was a comfort after our day of shopping. We stayed for two nights and we had very restful nights sleep. Although there is a lift we did find ourselves going up and down a few passages with steps. We don't have any mobility issues so not a problem and assume if there are mobility needs then nearer rooms would have been made available. Breakfast was a mixed affair. The normal full English was as expected but my wife had a very different experience. Being vegetarian there were a few options including vegan scrambled egg. However I don't think that this was particularly tasty. The staff that were on shift at the time appeared to be young and new because they were not particularly attentive and didn't check if everything was ok with our meals. However the other breakfast option was to have a take away, and this proved to be much better with a take out bag. We preferred this approach. Overall the stay was pleasant and as stated before set in a lovely location. Would definitely visit again.
Not up to Best western expected standards. Description and photos very outdated. Food poor Staff appear disinterested I am aware we are in a pandemic however having visited a number of different establishments during our 4 day stay in the area this was the worst. I would not return or recommend.
Chose Hotel because of its location close to my wife's family home, which we last visited 17 years ago by canal boat. Booked Executive Room but furnishings limited, including only a 4'6"bed, the bathroom had an unpleasant odour and the floor covering very old and worn. Upon using the shower found it was impossible to stop the continuous drip which was causing the rot by the towel rail. Staff were obliging and pleasant. but the only alternative that could be offered was a family room which was no better than a "Travel Lodge", However it did have a comfortable bed and a bathroom we felt happy to use. Breakfast was adequate, but there was no additional cutlery or plates for the toast and preserves. We enjoyed 2 dinners which were good, and enjoyed revisiting the area.
It should be good. Its an old building in a wooded valley location only 15 minutes from central Bath. As soon as we arrived however, I knew we had made a mistake. The whole place screams out for refurbishment. Its probably not had suitable capital investment for decades. Probably surviving on coach tours, conferences and weddings, this income stream has dried up this year. But its the service quality that is the real shocker. Food is barely passable, and the policy of ordering your choice of breakfast the day before you eat it, is more suitable to a holiday camp. We paid, in advance, months before our stay so it was an unpleasant surprise to be told if we wanted additional food or drink, this had to be paid for at order, not added to our bill at checkout. What?? Are they that short of money or is it simply a very poor policy. In any event I refused to accept this. So very disappointing. Sadly I do not believe the owners have the funds to raise this old girl from an early grave, so in the meantime - Just dont go!
The hotel had put in place all measures to make it feel very COVID safe and was very clean. The reception staff were lovely . We stayed for dinner on one evening, which was enjoyable. Breakfast was included in our stay, which again was enjoyable and the staff were lovely . Room was nice & bright and the bed was huge !(& comfy) The hotel in general could perhaps do with a bit of TLC re the slight tiredness of it , but nothing to complain about. Just one disappointment was that after returning to the hotel one evening & looking forward to a latte and a few drinks in the bar area - the bar area was in darkness & we were told the coffee machine had been turned off - which I felt was unreasonable for a residents bar, as it was only 10pm !! However all in all we had a nice stay and I would recommend.
I recently stayed here for 2 nights. After reading the previous reviews wasn't looking forward to my stay however I like to make my own judgement on a stay. I could not fault this hotel for a short break. Made an error when booking and did not have the room I thought I had requested (my fault) however this was sorted no problem by George who was on duty the first evening and managed to accommodate me with a suitable room. The staff were all friendly and very helpful, you have to appreciated the difficult times they are working under but couldn't fault them. Had breakfast both days which was really good and one evening meal and that was really good especially my favourite sticky toffee pudding. Rooms were clean and very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
We've stayed at the Limpley Stoke before, and with good recollections, so as we needed to be in nearby Freshford for a couple of days, it was the logical place to book for two nights. It has the advantage of being right out in some lovely riverside countryside, yet only some 10 minutes from the centre of Bath. Booking was easy on the website, and the reception welcoming and friendly. Our room was clean and well equipped, and the hotel itself, whilst looking a little tired, is well maintained, with no obvious building defects. The hotel's management have gone to considerable lengths to protect the health and well-being of its clients, and to comply with the current Covid requirements. The only complaint I have is over the size of the breakfasts. Having ordered a fairly expensive Full English, to be served one rasher, one sausage, one egg, half a tomato, one hash brown and a small spoonful of baked beans, and with no mushrooms, was frankly disappointing. That apart, it was a short but pleasant stay, and we will return, but only if htey can increase the size of the breakfasts.
Service and room OK - otherwise needs some TLC. Breakfast not value for money. A hotel that might do well with its proximity to Bath but needs a great deal of money spending on the fabric. Location and car parking good
I stayed here with my wife and son en route to the Lake District and despite the Covid restrictions the staff were as helpful as they could be but the fact remains that other than the entrance the rest of the hotel seemed stuck in the 1970's including the food. During the eat out to help out scheme we have eaten out a number of times from great gastro pubs to basic meaderys but no where were we greeted with the bleak surroundings and substandard food we were here. But you get what you pay for I guess???.....but then again we also are at The Seven Stars pub in Winsley which was not only superb food in a safe and cosy surrounding but also cheaper than the hotel! We should have guessed it when, whilst waiting for our meals in the restaurant we saw at least 4 guests go outside to collect their takeaways that were being delivered. There is no excuse in this day and age for this, I hope the leisure group that own this hotel realise that their only asset here is the staff who are doing what they can with poor investment.
We stayed here for 1 night before a marathon held in Bath the next day. Our Satnav struggled to find the hotel, and the roads can get very narrow for a large car. So do research the route before setting off. The mobile signal was poor so we struggled to contact our driver to pick us up for the Marathon in time. The hotel itself was fine, we felt although it was dated, for the price we didn't mind about this. We used the bar, the barman wasn't particularly cheerful, but the drinks were good! I would recommend for a convenient cheap stay.
I came here six years ago on a coach trip and had a fantastic experience so was really pleased to be having a one night stay here recently. My, how things have changed. First the positives - nice room, lovely views and Kit, our lovely waiter. Now the negatives. I knew check in would be different due to Covid but did not realise we would have to book our breakfast there and then. The Manager checked us in and confirmed our evening meal booking but when we went down at 7:30 there was no booking. There was only one waiter serving the dining rooms and outside and, for a 17 year old, he handled things very well but after waiting an hour for our main course my friend complained and the Manager came to see us - he said we should have ordered dinner on arrival, yet he booked us in and did not tell us - hmm. When the food finally arrived 1.25 hours after ordering it was very ordinary considering the wait - boiled potatoes, boiled cabbage, cauli and carrots and an overcooked, stuffed chicken breast - definitely not worth the wait. The Manager did reduce the bill for us but our evening had been spoiled. Breakfast the next morning was good although there was not the usual choice of cereals, fruit etc alongside the cooked breakfast. The cooked breakfast was lovely and with four waiters on, service was good. We appreciate the current situation means there are changes to the normal running of a hotel but management should still ensure that the guest has a good stay. Lack of staff resulted in a very poor experience - fortunately it was only for one night. Would definitely NOT recommend this hotel anymore.
Really enjoyed our stay here, our 1st trip away since lockdown, but felt completely safe. Staff were really helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the cooked breakfasts, would stay there again. The views from the grounds were stunning and were plenty of tables outside to sit and have a drink.
I stayed here last weekend with a friend for just one night as a means of breaking a long journey from Hampshire back home to Lancashire. The positives were that the hotel was in a lovely location, there was plenty of parking and the wifi was reasonably reliable. The room was of a reasonable size to accommodate twin beds and the bathroom had plentiful hot water. The negatives sadly outweigh the positives. The check in was interminably long, especially having to wait in temperatures of around 30 C. The check in staff were wearing visors and were behind a perspex screen so we struggled to hear what they were saying. We were told we would have to pre-order our breakfast and that no cash was accepted. We went to sit outside in early evening with drinks and then had to pay cash at the bar! Our meal was booked for 7.30 pm but when we arrived in the restaurant, the young waiter had no record of our reservation, even though the manager himself had confirmed this when we checked in. After an hour of waiting for food, I went to complain (twice) and eventually the manager came to apologise. With a little encouragement, he gave us a reduction on the food but I still stand by my comment to him that it was unfair to accept a 17/18 year old waiter to handle around a dozen tables in the restaurant plus the food orders at the outside tables on the terrace. There is no way I would ever want to stay here again
Wonderful building and spectacular views! Our stay was for one night only, checking in included having to make a decision about evening dinner right there and then and choosing off the menu Straight away. Room was oldie worldly and lots of light from the enormous windows. It unfortunately lacked what you would expect in all hotel rooms, there wasn't an iron, hair dryer, glasses for teeth rinsing and soap. One tiny shower gel and conditioner ( had to ask for more) Expected more. Dinner was bland and felt like you had to whisper at your table, could hear a pin drop! However, the staff were friendly and I guess doing their best under current circumstances.
Unable to pay for items on room bill - had to pay for dinner and drinks at the time - were even chased for payment once dinner was finished! What hotel even does this? Take a card imprint like any other hotel chain - we're here for a relaxing break and don;t need the hassle of paying for things as we go - ruined the experience for us. Steaks were over cooked, the rest of the plate was cold. Breakfast items obviously under a heat lamp for far too long... I could go on. It's a shame, the hotel is old and characterful and potentially really nice - let down by lack of action on light bulbs not be replaced, chasing you for money and food which I did not rate sadly.
Well, £177 for the above makes for excellent value for money. Menus were restricted due to virus but the staff did their best. In fact the staff were very pleasant. The views outside the hotel are worth going for alone. Now this is an old building with character which comes with a few downsides. The lift only goes to the second floor and due to the design you can encounter quite a few different staircases. The bed was very comfortable and with 6 pillows all was good. An excellent fan in the room which helped during daytime but probably too noisy at night. Having the window open was okay as generally very quiet. The train line is very close by. There must be unmanned crossings as the blasts from the horn started around 0615. The bathroom electric shower was a little weak on pressure. Overall we slept and ate well. The overall experience was better than average but not quite very good.
We booked a stay here last minute on our way back to London from Cornwall. The property looks lovely online, and was close enough for us to explore Bath, Bristol and Longleat area for a few days. We arrived and there was a small queue to check in. It took 30 mins! One person on reception slowly taking check-ins, taking orders for dinner by hand, taking orders for breakfast the next day. Only one person, and very painfully slow. Surely this could have been done in advance as most of the info they collected is already provided to booking.com when I booked. We finally checked in and went to the room. We had pre-arranged for 2 extra beds in the room for our kids. They weren't there. We'd checking in and made it clear we had two small kids. The room had no bath just a shower. So I rejoined then queue downstairs for another 30 mins. Lots of eye-rolling in the queue from other people similarly frustrated. They said they'd sort the beds while we were at dinner. We went for dinner. There are no kids meals. None?? I asked if they never had kids there! They said we had to order from the adult menu. Are kids are 6 and 3! Our daughter is coeliac, they had a sign on the wall that said they dealt with allergens, but had no gluten free options. Both kids had a baked potato. They even managed to mess that up. It came with about 5 beams and on a bed of an entire lettuce, just what young kids want!! I had the worst risotto I've ever had. Other tables are complaining too. It was a genuinely awful dinner. Breakfast was better. We were being forced into ordering the night before but didn't and ordered bespoke brekkie which was pretty good. They had a limited menu due to COVID. We left as a couple next to us we're complaining about the worst food they'd ever had! The waiter said “I just bring you the food I don't cook it”. We asked if they had gluten free cereals which they didn't which is fair enough. But they only had cornflakes, no other cereals. The shower was like running round in the rain. Really weak and took 5 mins to heat up. Overall this has the potential to be a nice hotel. A lovely building in a beautiful valley. But it is under-staffed, un-loved and felt like the staff were going through the motions, stressed, tired and bored of people complaining (there were a lot of people complaining!). Very busy no doubt, it lacked any kind of action to improve things. Needs drastic improvement. Plus side - great location, lovely quiet village, lovely building, decent enough rooms and cheap (but you get what you pay for!!).
A beautiful location, made better by being able to sit outside on the terrace and enjoy a drink. Standard hotel room - good size, clean and comfortable. Felt safe and well looked after. Stay super friendly at check in, breakfast and check out.
The room was fine, but the hotel overall felt tired and could have done with a redecorating. The security latch to our hotel room didn't work. The food was fine, but my partner described it as 'basic wedding reception style' where you got what you were given and it was nothing memorable (generic chicken, potato and vegetable for example). The COVID rules were a little contradictory and the staff that were working were rushed off their feet, which made it worse. For £230 for two nights bed and breakfast, we expected more considering there were very few amenities in the local area.
The exterior is very grand which leads you to expect something special but unfortunately the interior leaves a lot to be desired. I was put in room 60 which requires you to take a lift and then quite a few stairs which is not ideal when you have had back surgery. It is priced appropriately at the moment at about £50 a night but I would be disappointed if I had paid more
Our trip was over night for one night for business. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the building was lovely with a lot of history. The hotel is set in a hill side with wonderful views of the adjoining valley. Our room was comfortable, although too hot for me and my colleague. The heating was off and we had the window open, but it was a particularly warm evening so I cannot blame the hotel for this. The hotel inside has some wonderful period features and decor throughout the main downstairs lobby rooms, and looks grand upon entering. The corridors are decorated in a modern style with modern floral artwork and prints, and are perfectly lit. Unfortunately, the rooms do not follow suit and feel a little tired. Tea and coffee is supplied in the rooms, although we felt one tea bag each and one sachet of coffee each was a little tight and there could've been more supplied. Breakfast was lovely and tasty with a good quality sausage and a nice sharing pot of coffee. We both felt £12 each was on the expensive side for breakfast and perhaps around £8.50 would've been a fairer price for what we had. We felt £63 a night for a twin room was on the money and worth what we paid. All in all a good trip, and a hotel that id recommend for a stay in the bath area. More replenishments In the rooms, a fairer priced breakfast and a modern face lift would easily see a 5* review.
Which cup is the write way up folks n do you think there's enough shower gel for 2 people for 2 nights as been out for the day and there's no fresh towels after showering n no restock of coffee do you think that there is housekeeping here, my guess is no probably COVID
Best things about the hotel are the staff, the amount of parking available and the fact it's very COVID aware. No other positives at all for us. On arrival we thought it sad that was once such a beautiful building had been so poorly repaired and maintained, first impressions are everything and cement filled large cracks and rusty drain pipes are awful. On check in we had to pre book breakfast, both a time and what we wanted. It seemed that if you wanted hot food it was a full English breakfast, that was it, I did ask if I could just have two or three items but no, it's full English or a bap - that's it. We went to our room, which we had paid an additional charge for an upgrade to a “room with a view” - we obviously have different ideas of the word “view” as we overlooked the car park. When getting changed we had to close the curtains as we were in full view if anyone leaving or arriving. The room was small and bathroom tiny. There was also a very large gap under our door and the fact it's an old building is no excuse, a draught strip cut to size would solve the problem. Our room also urgently needed some TLC with chipped paintwork, marks on walls and carpet, and two totally disparate chairs which were the most uncomfortable things I'd ever sat on. We fully understand no housekeeping entering during the current situation, but supplies left for us were minimal, half a toilet roll was not going to last long so we had to ask for extra. Dinner in the restaurant was also disappointing, at best I'd call it plain pub grub which they tried to jazz up in the menu - “a melange of vegetables” ? Oh come on..... As said the staff were all pleasant and helpful but that's not enough. We certainly wouldn't stay here again, we've had far better, for considerably less in Premier Inns
The hotel is tucked away in a hillside & was quiet hard to find even with satnav, but eventually arrived. Plenty of parking outside which was great. Reception area along a long corridor. Check-in was easy & person who was at the desk very friendly. Our room was on the 1st floor, we had gone for an 'Executive Room' when booking & glad we did .Large 4 poster bed, great view from windows of the surrounding countryside. Bathroom had everything you needed ,including walk-in shower. The bed was extremely comfortable 7 had a very good nights sleep, no noise to disturb us by all night. Breakfast was good value & freshly cooked. We both had a' Full English' with plenty of toast @ jam @ tea/coffee etc. Checking out was very easy &once done we were on our way to Bath City Center which is only 5 miles away from the Hotel. Please remember that this stay was during Covid-19 Restrictions so some things were not as usual. You had to take your own luggage to & from your room.Breakfast had to be pre-booked the night bfore, including time slots. The staff would not come & make up your room unless requested. No hair dryers/mini bar/fridge & rooms stripped out of unecessary items so as to reduce contanimation.Al food delivered on a large tray to minimize contact. Did we feel safe at the Hotel...Yes
We stayed here last night and weren't very impressed. The property is a bit run down, which I'm ok with as it has character, and all staff members were polite. They were taking reasonable COVID precautions, which we appreciate. I can excuse old carpet, uneven floors, and outdated bathrooms because they don't affect one's sleep, but what we didn't like were the uncomfortable mattress (springs were digging in), the one thin pillow per person, the loud train that runs all day and night, the spotty Wi-fi, and the lack of water pressure in the shower. If you're tall, prepare to duck while you shower as well. There are no black-out blinds, just regular curtains, so in addition to earplugs, bring an eye mask if you want to sleep past sunrise. Dinner and breakfast were eatable, but nothing to write home about. The hotel should invest in some new comfortable mattresses -or at the very least comfortable mattress toppers- and some extra pillows, make sure their Wi-Fi is working, and increase their water pressure, for immediate and substantial improvements. The only reason I didn't rate it lower was because we got it at a reasonable price.
Found this great looking country hotel which i have to say just didn't meet up to the outside. I booked an executive room with a view and was given a room that overlooked the carpark and a bed that had been repaired by who i can only call an idiot, what a beautiful piece of furniture that had been repaired with a few L brackets and a bag full of screws. The manager was a real nice guy and did sort our problem out and was given a very nice room. Overall the hotel looks good and is just a run of the mill night away bolt hole.
Had my doubts about staying in such an “old” hotel. But was pleasantly surprised by a room decorated in quite a modern and fresh way. Very clean and looked after. The staff were the highlight with many helpful members helping us at every turn. The room we had, gave us a gorgeous view of the valley, river and surrounding green fields. Will definitely be returning sometime in the future. The breakfast was also fantastic. As much bacon and as many sausages as we wanted!
Hotel is tired but the staff are really nice. Check beforehand whether you get a bath - having a superior room doesn't guarantee it. Wifi a bit touch and go as is the phone signal Breakfast is ok but Dinner wasn't great
First room ,smelt like mould ,water running down window.Tiny room not like photos .Switched rooms very small bed this time but ok until I spotted a dirty pillow poking out from the pillow case.Decided to investigate the other pillows inside cases. All badly stained ,one with a large yellow stain ,others badly stained, well worn grubby pillows.Window mister up on inside ,felt very damp. We didn't stay ,we d seen enough.
My third stay here for business. Difficult to find set in stunning scenery down some incredible hills - be warned if driving! When you find it there's ample parking. The hotel seems out of time to today's modern world - very traditional almost Edwardian. Staff are friendly and attentive- again traditional. Rooms and furnishings are again traditional but the room is filled with little treats - again old school so I'm not in any way knocking it. Biscuits, hot choc, shoe shine, needle kit, ballpoint, shower caps lotions potions and soaps - I think they covered all bases. The bed was comfortable I slept straight through which is unusual. Let the shower run a minute or two for lashings of hot water. Buffet breakfast again ticks traditional boxes with uniformed staff. Plentiful and a wide choice of food available. Evening meal needs to be booked but I didn't need it on this occasion. Don't get to Bath often but will return again I'm sure.
Booked for just one night. Tricky to find with Sat Nav but nic enough place. Good service and room was fine. Didnt eat here but looked good enough. Breakfast was fine so all in all safe bet for quick stay.
Stayed for our anniversary. Had the bridal suite which is spacious with a balcony looking out over the hills, river and canal. Receptionist very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice bar area and restaurant. Had dinner which was priced as you'd expect. Food was ok service was a little disorganised. Also had breakfast which was of reasonable quality, though I would have preferred some plain yogurt, fresh fruit (not tinned) and honey as an option too. Room was lovely, though shower area could have been cleaner and I would have preferred a proper double rather than two singles joined together. (especially as it's the bridal suite)Difficult to get a consistent temperature with the heating so opened some windows! Due to the age of the property some floors uneven (not a problem for us though) and no real soundproofing of rooms. It's a quaint British style hotel with some real charm with walks from the doorstep and Bath close by. Also has some fantastic staff working there, which in my opinion decides if you want to go back. We will be going back!
Lovely surroundings, easy to find and great location for eating out, definitely going back, very clean room, especially the toilet, not a spec of dust, they take pride in their work. Next time will eat in the hotel. Thank you
We enjoyed our recent stay here whilst touring the southwest. This was the first hotel in the Best Western chain that we stayed at. Excellent staff with charming rooms and excellent views. Recommended.
Large historic hotel with lots of character that stands in an imposing position on the top of a hill yet it's in a village at the bottom of a valley. Look out for the red phone box in the village that has been turned into a library. The staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Very comfortable beds! The food was plentiful, varied and tasty. Large screened television. We had a fantastic view over the Limpley Stoke Valley (room number 29). This was on the second floor and there is a lift if you need it. Very close to Bath, the Kennet & Avon Canal, the Limpley Stoke Viaduct and lots of pretty Bath stone villages with interesting pubs. We had a great stay and I am missing it already. We will be back! Can you believe the plan was to demolish this building in1963 and replace it with 40 bungalows. Thank goodness they didn't!!
Would use again. Great service. Comfortable . Staff were very helpful. The hotel was set in quiet surroundings far enough away from the convenient main road. Lovely countryside location. Plenty of free parking.
We love this little area outside Bath. The hotel is in a quiet, rural location with fabulous views over the river and canal. There's a great pub with food nearby for a change of scene and it's a nice walk to it. Our room was big, comfortable, lots of hot water. Internet worked well. Very limited choice of TV channels (not a problem for us). We ate in the bar from the restaurant menu, which is fairly basic but covers all appetites and was nicely cooked. We got a good price for the night and will definitely return
Pleasant hotel in a good location, 15 minutes outside Bath. Stunning views across the valley. Very friendly and efficient staff. Decor a little tired and could do with a new mattress in the room we stayed in.
We hadn't been to this hotel in quite a few years and it was nice to visit again for New Year's Eve. From entering the hotel I could see it was much brighter and the dark colours have been replaced by a lighter brighter feel, still welcoming staff at reception and friendly during our stay. Our room was on the 3rd floor which you had to use the lift and stairs, so if you've got heavy bags be prepared to lift them or ask for help, our room was to a high standard and a great night's sleep. We very much enjoyed the New Year Party and had a great time dancing all night to 2am :-) Breakfast in the morning was a buffet and a full English is no problem (I'm Full!), checked out after breakfast and headed home. Thanks again and we'll be back.
on Monday 30th December 2019 my daughter was married . I was apprehensive as the package they choose was so reasonably priced . I need not have worried as it was a truly perfect day . The staff were superb, the venue was really beautiful, the food was good, and we had many compliments from our guests, we stayed the night before and the night of the wedding , i Don't know how they do it for the money, but for an inexpensive intimate perfectly organised occasion it is first class, and so why pay thousands when at Limply Stoke you can have such a memorable day, many thanks to all who made it so . Julie
The rooms are spacious, the breakfast excellent. The lounge area is not very cosy, although adequate, outside seating is good in the summer. But this is still my preferred place to stay for visits to the Bath area, because it is half the price of anything similar.
The property was very tired and dated, bordering on neglected. The communal areas were very uninviting despite the lovely staff. Breakfast the first morning was in a very dreary dining room, no Christmas Spirit at all. However, second morning, breakfast was served in the Tudor Room which was very pleasant. The bedrooms were pokey and very univiting, the decor dated and tardy. The furniture gave the appearance of cast offs and mud matched. However, the bed was comfortable. The radiator thermostat was broken although thankfully it was warm, the windows were incredibly drafty. The bathroom was badly arranged and I couldn't stand under the shower. The shower dribbled out and was either cold or scolding. Hardly what we expected from Best Western and definitely not good value, a local B&B would have been less expensive and more comfortable and inviting. On a positive note, The Staff were very pleasant, particularly George and the young man that greeted us for breakfast, Kit. The breakfast was fine but could have had a better selection and could have been presented better. Coffee was very good
The hotel itself is stunning, beautiful views and a large cosy room. The lady when we first arrived was a bit snooty. She looked offended when we declined breakfast and dinner. We had other arrangements in town. The man that gave us our key later that night was very welcoming and helpful. So I'm guessing this woman is just moody. The reception rooms are very cosy and clean. Lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits in the room. Overall a very nice stay
Set in, and concealed by rolling countryside, it is a beautiful building. Our room had a beautiful morning view. Lounge woodburners, pleasant bar, and a great value and tasty menu. ample free parking.
I have stayed in a number of Best Western hotels always been happy with the room. This is the first time I was very disappointed and did spoil our break in Bath. On hotel website bedroom look spacious and well appointed. We booked a family room. Which was very small that had obviously been a double with a extra bed put in. There was no place to put your clothes only a coat rail. No shelves or sets of drawers.never mind stains on carpet. No shelves in bathroom on ledge to put bath bag, so everything is in your suitcase. Bed was a small double. I don't normally complain but I was very disappointed and would not recommend this hotel for family rooms..
This hotel is in a nice location although a bit remote about four miles from Bath. The views from the hotel are very pretty and it is a nice building. There is a local bus to Bath from a stop a few hundred yards from the hotel. Staff were pleasant and dining area quite good although a bit chilly in the evening,we usually managed to get a table near the radiator.Breakfasts were adequate,several cereals,some fruits and pastries. Usual things on hot buffet,egg variations from scrambled have to be ordered. Evening meals on the whole were also good,a lot of choice and reasonably priced,my only disappointment was the guinea fowl dish. Bedroom 29 very spacious with nice view and comfortable bed.
A great place for weekend break. A bit out of the way and a terrible turn into Woods Hill form main road if coming from top direction. (no advance signage) Not particularly good place to find in the dark. A bit tired but have had some refurbishments. Rooms comfortable, tea/coffee making facility, good size TV, great breakfast, lots of parking space and friendly bar/relaxing area. 20 minutes drive into Bath. Better to drive and pay high parking rates than rely on buses or /park & ride from here. Our room, not overlarge but adequate had a bathroom door with no catch-could only shut from inside! A simple ball catch would resolve this. Rear rooms have views of carpark and flat roofing of ground floor. If you have walking issues or a wheelchair then i would avoid the 1st floor as the floor is VERY uneven and slopes to one side badly.Great value.
Stayed here again while visiting our daughter who is at uni in Bath. We booked direct with the hotel - a standard double room and the rate was very competitive for Bath. Lovely room, clean and fresh and the bed was massive and so comfortable. Everything we needed was there, lots of towels, tea and coffee and the room was cozy, warm and very comfortable. We slept very well and found the hotel nice and quiet. We also had dinner there which was great. The service was excellent in the restaurant and the food was really good. I can recommend the smoked mackerel pate starter and the sausage and mash was delicious. The steaks were also good. We had ice cream and eton mess for dessert which was delicious too. Finished with a cup of tea on a lovely tray with two delicious chocolate mints. A few drinks at the bar, where the log fire was blazing was a lovely end to our day. We will definitely return when visiting our daughter again.
We booked ourselves a room to celebrate a birthday on Friday night. Arrived to find ample car parking outside the hotel. Hotel is well presented and looks lovely from the outside. The entrance leads to a wide corridor with wooden flooring. We were greeted by a lovely helpful receptionist who checked us in quickly and efficiently. We were given room 17, which to our surprise has a four poster bed and is the bridal suite. The room was beautiful and the bed very comfy. Views from the window are stunning. We ate in the restaurant in the evening. The menu choices were varied and the food and service super. The bar is great also. Many if the communal room have log burners which is a lovely touch on a cold day. Breakfast was included in the price and was also great. We had a fantastic stay and will return again. It's perfectly placed for visiting Bath but far enough out for some relaxation.
Myself and my partner took advantage of a Kwik-Fit promotion offering a free night stay at selected hotels and opted to stay at the Limpley Stoke Hotel to explore Bath. We had one night's free stay and paid for a second arriving on a Thursday afternoon and checking out Saturday morning. On arrival Thursday afternoon found a parking space directly outside the hotel and we were swiftly checked in by very helpful staff. On booking in we made a reservation in the hotel restaurant the same evening. We have gone to our room which on first glance made us laugh, the doorframe to the room was at a wonk hearing floorboards creaking underneath us we were not overly confident. The room itself was quaint and pleasant. It certainly maintained the character of the building. The bed was comfortable and the facilities adequate. We have quenched our thirst with a few drinks at the hotel bar opting to sit outside overlooking the hotel grounds and the surrounding valley with what I imagine to be breathtaking views on a summers day. The food from within the restaurant was delicious. I was tempted by the pork whilst my partner enjoyed the guinea-fowl. Service was unusual with one waiter serving the entire restaurant, proving it quite difficult to catch his attention if there are more than a few small tables eating. However, overall a pleasant dining experience. We followed this up with a few more drinks at the bar next to the fire place. The bar for all its positives certainly lacks any sort of atmosphere. The following day we have booked an early taxi into Bath costing us a little over £13 and have spent the day exploring, eating and drinking. On returning to the hotel we found some difficulty in finding a taxi which had not been booked in the City centre and following a quick phone call to a local taxi company we were back at the hotel without hassle. We have ordered room service that evening which proved to be whatever the night porter could grab from the bar, a little disappointing. On checking out, prior to leaving the room the England Vs New Zealand rugby match had kicked off and from out second floor room we could hear live running commentary from those watching in the bar. This was not an issue, however could imagine it being very loud during a wedding, even on the second floor. Overall, a very picturesque hotel in a wonderful setting. Both a hotel full of character and one requiring a little TLC. I certainly think that at the price you are left wanting more. I would recommend the hotel but think that if you are looking to explore Bath then there is cheaper / more conveniant options.
We booked in for one night on a Saturday to have a relaxing quiet night however upon arriving at the hotel could not find a single parking space as there was a wedding. we parked on a busy country lane in the dark and trekked up the hill to the hotel. the staff were kind and one gentleman moved his car however a bad start. there was a very loud wedding reception taking over majority of the hotel. we paid £150 for our one night stay and the room was tiny. we chose a double room with a view and the view was very average out of a tiny window. the bed was like laying on 5 horrible springs and the room was outdated, dirty and cramped. The wedding reception was blaring music. So did not get much sleep. called down to reception at midnight asking for the music to be turned down as we came to relax and they said there was nothing they could do. Not impressed at all. we stayed at a nearby hotel Homewood hotel and spa last time for similar price and the experience was miles better. Do not recommend!
Booked in, and was told by reception, that if we wanted to eat in the restaurant, we'd have to book a table, or we could eat in the bar, from the bar menu. We took our belongings up to our room, and 15 minutes later we went downstairs to book a table. Nope! If we wanted to wait until 20.30, they could reserve a table. If the man on reception had told us there were only a few tables left, we would have reserved one, but he couldn't be bothered to tell us. We declined, and went into the bar to see what the menu was like. I wouldn't mind eating in the bar if there were proper tables, but there were only low tables, which would mean that we were leaning over our food. Our room was nice, nothing special, 2 single mattresses pushed together to make a super king size bed. Bloody awful mattresses they were too! They were really old. The shower was pathetic, when the hot water finally came through and you got the desired temperature, when you put the shower head back in the holder, it went cold pretty quickly. Obviously the hot water pressure is very weak. I can piss faster than that shower.
Stayed here for three nights towards the end of October. This hotel is set in an old building and the rooms are set over various levels. The room I had was to the rear of the hotel. The room was comfortable and clean. Good facilities with a restaurant and bar both serving food. Due to the location of the hotel I ate in the three nights I was staying. The food was good and reasonably priced. The staff were lovely and very efficient. My only complaints were the phone signal in my room was non existent though ok in the bar. The wifi was good with enough bandwidth to FaceTime. Some of the road routes from the hotel were a bit of a climb and and difficult to get good traction when the roads were wet.
A beautiful hotel and surrounding area very close to central Bath with a less hefty price tag. The customer service was excellent as the staff were charming and helpful at all times. The room was a little dated and tired looking but comfortable.
I absolutely love this hotel we always try and stay here when visiting Bath although it is a short drive into Bath it is well worth it. The building itself is lovely both inside and out and the views over the village are spectacular. We received a warm welcome from reception and this courtesy was consistent from the first class breakfast service to the bar and cleaning staff. The rooms are lovely and the level of cleanliness is superb there is sufficient lighting for applying makeup loads of coat hangers perfectly placed plug points I could go on and on praising this hotel the only negative which is personal preference is the buffet breakfast although it was checked and refilled constantly. The communal areas are very comfortable and tastefully decorated ideal for curling up with a good book and a glass of wine looking over the village.
A lovely stay at a period property in a beautiful area with Bradford on Avon and bath just down the road Quirky good old fashioned comfort Welcoming and unpretentious If you want straight floorboards and perfectly square walls book a boring premier inn But if you appreciate lovely architecture and history at the expense of modern slick decor this is your place
Our daughter was married at Limpley Stoke Hotel on 5th October and we heartily recommend this venue as a wedding venue. The wedding coordinator, Karen, and her marvellous team, provided a professional and seemingly effortless unobtrusive service throughout the day. But we know that doesn't happen without immense careful preparation and attention to detail. You know you are in safe hands.
This hotel looks wonderful from the exterior and the staff provide good service however the interior is very dated and requires a significant refurbishment. The quality of food served is absolutely inadequate for a hotel.
Lovely old building, well presented inside and out, great views from the windows. We had an executive room which was extremely nice for a special occasion. Staff very friendly, food menu was outstanding, no faults whatsoever. Would definitely recommend.
Hotel was lovely, felt very welcoming, rooms where slightly too hot for us but we managed. Hot water wasnt hot so was a let down after a 4.5 hr drive. On the whole amazing stay, food in the restaurant was amazing, full of flavour and well presented. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Wanted to visit Bath for a 2 day break...all Hotels in Centre of Bath are extortionate. Found this little Hotel just 5 miles outside. It's 3 star and reasonably priced, ideal if want to spend days in Bath and just use it as a base. Ate in the resturant on the first night..it was fine with the usual fare..Rump Steak £15.95, Burger £12.95..etc Bar has is well stocked with a nice terrrace to sit on if the weather if fine. Breakfast was pretty basic and by the end of service they seemed to keep running out of bits...juice, bread..etc which guets had to keep asking for. On the Friday we ate in Bath, which was just as well as when we returned there was a Wedding on and the bar was full of the guests..I always feel a bit akward when this happens as you are not obviously invited. It maybe worth asking if stay on a FRi or Sat if there is a Wedding Booked.
What a brilliant find. Set in the lovely village of Limpley Stoke, we stayed here last Thursday. I chose an executive room including breakfast and we ot room 39 which was a spacious room with glorious views across the valley, and a balcony! Hotel had plenty of parking and check in was quick simple, and with a warm welcome. We chose to eat evening dinner and had a nice 3 course meal. Service was quick and food was lovely. Room was well equipped with large tv, hairdryer, bathroom was a good size with walk in shower. Hotel had a nice bar with open fire, although we didn't use the bar. Interior of the hotel was clean... decor was quaint period inkeeping with the property. We went down to breakfast towards end of the breakfast time but selection of hot and cold food was good and there were extra items to order all included in the room rate.... so ordered porridge which came out a few minutes later.... nice and creamy! Overall I was delighted with the hotel, which I have to say exceeded their star rating. If we are visiting the area again we will definitely book here again.... and you should too!
Unfortunately we did not have as much time as we would have liked to enjoy the area but the hotel looks absolutely stunning against the rural background. The Limpley Stoke Hotel is a gorgeous old building set in among rolling farms and streams. There was a very short commuter train that came by fairly often but stopped early in the evening. The view from our room was pure pastoral bliss.
Don't even this of staying here. Floors are slanted 10-15 degrees. Head of bed lower than food by same degree. Bathroom fixtures come off in your hands and hot water is limited. Toilet doesn't remove debris. Sink gurgles all night. Staff not available after 11. WiFi is a joke. Housekeeping comes in uninvited. Check in is Slow. Thanks
Stayed here one night during the August bank holiday. Standard of service was not really on a high level, especially for the breakfast which was not well conducted. The room was rather small and everything beyond the main hall and lobby was slightly run down. Housekeeping started hoovering the halls as early as 9 am, not waiting for the check-out time. Not all the staff spoke English very well. Even though there were not major problems, one would expect an overall better product.
For a three star hotel you get that for sure, always seems to be a wedding reception going on The roads are very narrow but you are rewarded with a great setting when you arrive Could do with a good full redecoration
Took my wife on a surprise short break to Limpley Stoke, she loved the building, huge old country house. The room was amazing and the bed was enormous. It's a little faded around the edge but this makes it all the better. Food and views are brilliant.
We visited at August Bank Holiday weekend & the place was packed. There was a wedding reception & of cause all the best rooms were all taken. We were relegated to the back of the hotel looking out to the bins area. Worse the car park was completely full & mostly with wedding guests that's not even staying at the hotel, we ended up having to park off streets in the village which was also crammed full with cars. Luckily as we were all the way on the top floor away from the front, we hardly hear any loud music or noise from the party. But lots of door banging through out the night with guests coming & going pass midnight. The breakfast was OK, buffet with plenty of choices and the waiting staffs were very efficient clearing table & sitting people down. But they only serve scramble eggs. On the Sunday after the wedding, the place seem to be taken over with hen parties instead. So again lots of doors banging into late nights & silly giggling girls (& not so young girls) running around the place. The other unfortunately issue was the nearest pub was closed for refurbishment. So in the evening there was absolutely nothing happening near by. The nearest pub was The Inn at Freshford about 1 mile away. Its a nice walk by the river to the next village, but a bit of a track to find your way back in the dark after dark. Over all, I would think the hotel would be nicer without the crowds, but without much happening there's really not much to recommend the place.
Limpley Stoke Hotel is a reasonable hotel that is equidistant from Bath/Bradford-on-Avon that gave my wife and i the opportunity to walk the towpaths. Bath, as always, is a hub of activity and friendly place to shop and while away the day. Bradford-on-Avon is a lovely picturesque town with relaxing parks, cafes.
Husband and I booked an executive room (#17) for our 3rd wedding anniversary. The hotel looks very impressive from outside and this feel continues inside. Very reasonable price for an executive room with breakfast, friendly staff and efficient housekeeping. Room #17 (with the 4 poster bed) on 1st floor had a lovely view of the garden (photo added), you will hear an occasional train and some movement upstairs but nothing too disruptive. Room and ensuite spacious and clean. Could do with a bit of a refresh decor wise but obviously didn't affect stay. Smart TV in the room was appreciated with Netflix and YouTube available. No air con but windows open and there's a fan in the room if needed. Breakfast was nice, hot buffet and option to order items from menu. Enjoyed the background music playing whilst we ate. Both check in and check out was simple. Not walking distance to Bath but enjoyed staying outside of the centre.
Our stay here was very good, there is a restaurant and bar. The room was fine and the staff very helpful. Pity the Hop Pole Inn was closed. There is a very good bus service from the bridge (5 mins walk), catch the D1 it runs every half hour. We got a group ticket for £9 allowing travel on any First bus all day for 5 people, perfect for getting in to Bath City.
Impressive building with lovely views. Nice terrace. Our room was comfortable. All the staff were pleasant and very helpful. Breakfast was good and so was the sandwich we had off their lunch menu in the bar.
We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Limpley Stoke Hotel on 17th Aug 2019. Wedding planning was like a dream, Karen helped us making sure everything runs smoothly. Having her as a wedding coordinator allowed us to enjoy the day fully. She helped with planning, setting up decorations, ceremony, keeping the timing, she helped with absolutely everything and she accommodated all our random requests. Food - amazing. We ate at the restaurant the day before our wedding and everything was delicious. Our guests were really happy with the wedding meal and buffet. I can't find a single thing to complain. Limpley Stoke Hotel as a wedding venue - 5 stars! Our guests enjoyed the outdoor space. Everyone loved the disco - thank you Stan! We had one guest on gluten free diet and she was happy with her meal as well. Limpley Stoke Hotel as a place to stay - I agree that rooms need a bit of updating, also our shower drain cover was a bit chipped, but it did not affect the enjoyment of staying there. The rooms were clean and breakfast is going to be the highlight of your morning - great sausages and lovely pastries. You either find the rooms charming or you prefer newer buildings. I assume it depends on person. Overall, I would stay again while visiting Bath. The price is reasonable considering it is about 15 min taxi ride from the city centre and this hotel provides car park with no additional charge - parking in Bath in general is difficult so always look for a hotel with a car park. Taxi ride from Bath Spa costs about £11
Clean comfortable and welcoming. Staff were great, there was a wedding on the night we stayed but you wouldn't have known. No noise or issues that affected our stay! Food and drinks were well priced and very enjoyable. Staff were up of a laugh and assisted us where needed.
Came here as part of a reward from my car company, as I am from the city we thought it would be nice to go out into the country a little, Great location plenty things around there today not too far from Bath centre but also lovely pubs around from there. Rooms for cosy everything very clean great rustic feel and very kind staff, 10 out of 10 definitely recommend!
So glad we found this hotel. A bus or taxi ride outside Bath so a lovely country location! We would highly recommend this hotel. It is indeed very old but as a result is very charming. Also, good prices for peak season!
Lovely setting, interesting venue. We had a lovely day at a large family wedding. We were very well looked after with good food and drink. The grounds were a bonus and well used throughout. We didn't stay in the hotel but some of the family did.
I hate to leave a negative review as I've worked in hospitality for a number of years; however this means I know how to speak to guests and this hotel clearly doesn't. I made a separate complaint about the way I was spoken to by a certain member of staff at Breakfast in front of an entire room - which was in a manner that was degrading, patronising and rude. This was dealt with by saying that the staff member admitted that her tone could have been misinterpreted; but then was followed by guest blaming. No apology. £12 for lukewarm and tasteless breakfast is extortionate anyway. The hotel itself is stunning from the outside however on the inside is unwelcoming and claustrophobic- something out of fawlty towers. The rooms on the surface were clean enough it was only when I dropped something down the side of the sink I realised how filthy they were. The rooms were hot but they did give a fan for air conditioning. While there are a couple of members of staff who are great (the bar manager Reece and I think it was Manuel on reception) who couldn't of done enough for guests and always had a smile on their face. A lot of the staff acted like it was a hassle to serve guests; we asked for a taxi to be ordered to take us into bath as one group - reception ordered two taxis without telling us and expected us to split our party up - which defeated the purpose of us ordering a taxi in the first place. I also got post delivered to the hotel (I rang up to check I could do this) I ordered a twin room, and got a double - when I pointed out the error I was told the hotel was to busy to fix it that same day; they fixed it the next day - however why could they not fix it the same day and give me what I'd booked? Let's move into the restaurant - I ate in their twice and twice my order was wrong. The staff gave us a bill and said we had to pay it at reception -but didn't write down the prices of what we had - it took around 45 minutes to sort a bill out! Ridiculous! Overall it's a pretty location and the drinks are good in the bar; I think they need to maybe fix the parking a little- when we arrived there was a wedding and they were having photos outside the beautiful building- which meant they were having photos in the car park and there were guests and children running everywhere- not so safe; but it's great there was free parking. The location and village is stunning and next time I think I'd make the most of the location and go camping.
Lovely hotel in stunning setting. Staff friendly and very attentive and helpful. However, do not feel hotel is alive to needs of the disabled. Despite making my requirements clear when booking bathroom had very high step up into shower. Also steps into bar and dining room should have rails. Having said all this I had a very enjoyable stay.
Good service, room and breakfast. It's a very old building some parts dating back to the 1600 so the exterior of the building could do with a few million spending on it to bring it back to it's former glory. It's the sort of building Americans would love. We were there just over night for accommodation so it did what it said on the tin but for us was a bit pricey for 8 hours sleep and breakfast. Interesting location and an expedition to find it. It's old in the country with lots of history so certainly not a modern Prem Inn.
We stayed a few nights at the hotel and whilst we found the decor a little dated, the rest of the hotel was very good. Our rooms where very clean and tidy, having the usual tea and coffee facilities. The food in the restaurant was very nice and sensibly portioned. We encountered a problem with our room and it was fixed immediately, every member of staff was polite, friendly and the duty manager was brilliant, she made us welcome and we had a laugh. I found out the wrong way she as Lithuanian, she made a joke of it though. I believe the price we paid was good value, very easy to get to Bath by bus and the views were spectacular.
Beautiful old hotel just outside Bath centre.A lovely spot to stay,quirky old building with sloping floors set in lovely grounds.Very popular for weddings,well looked after and clean with comfortable beds.a short taxi ride into the town centre.Food was good and the bar welcoming.Staff were friendly and obliging.
Stayed in this hotel as we were at a wedding nearby. Beautiful old building with great views of the Avon Valley. We got an accessible room which we reached around the back of the hotel. It was large and comfortable with a bath. We dined at the restaurant which was very enjoyable. I had the duck and my girlfriend had the lamb. Food allergens were catered for and the puddings were delicious. Overall a great place to stay. Would visit again.
A very friendly and efficient welcome. Comfortable beds and clean room. Quite an old building with some sloping floors but very well cared for. We were a bit worried when we could hear a train whistle and traffic late afternoon but it was a very quiet night apart from a thunderstorm. We didn't want to open the window but were kept cool by a large fan through the night. Very good selection for breakfast. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Having stayed at this delightfully situated and attractive hotel several times before during 2019, we were very disappointed this time with our experience right from arrival. Staff, both on reception and in the bar (and some of them at breakfast) gave the impression they were disinterested in the guests and were poorly trained/managed. Our experience on reception was very poor. We had pre-booked two rooms for one night, with breakfast, and had had this confirmed at £101 each. We were presented with a bill for £109 for one of the rooms, and £119 for the other. On querying this, one of the rooms was reduced to £101. The other stayed at £119. An embarrassing queue formed behind us at reception whilst the receptionist attempted to sort the matter out. The room we were allocated was dark, fairly small and hot. There was no attempt to mitigate the heat. The lighting in the room was not conducive to reading - the main room light had to be on all the while and reading in bed was impossible due to lighting being provided by up-lighters.
Looks lovely in the photos but in reality stayting here felt like stepping back into the 1970s, the only good point was the beautiful location, otherwise I can't think of anything good to say. I couldn't recommend this hotel.
We booked our wedding under the package deal for this hotel we cannot fault anything on the day or leading up to our day with our wedding planner Karen Georgina went above and beyond in the reserving and sorting out our room reservations for ourselves family and guests The staff all worked hard and made our day special The meals were all very nice and lots of comments on how nice the breakfast was too Lovely location plenty of parking very nicely done out Would definitely recommend this venue if you are looking to have your wedding
Pros Hotel looks nice from outside and has free parking Cons Rooms are tiny and hot; Mattresses are defective so be careful if you have a bad back; Wi-fi is exceptionally poor; Awful service; Inadequate breakfast selection; Rooms with a view do not have a view as expected; Images of the hotel have been so badly photoshopped it becomes disappointing to see it in person
I booked this hotel because I was supervising the renovation of my son's flat in Bath. Arrived and was allocated whose toilet did not flush. Went back to the reception to complain, and was told that I have to wait for some to come fix the toilet. I told the receptionist that that will not do, as I had arrived nearly midnight and the last thing I want to do is wait for someone to come fix my toilet. I asked for another room and was told I could only have the room for one night that because the hotel was fully booked the next day and am staying for 5 nights. Anyway, I informed that I will not be moving and she can jolly well give the new arrivals the room she had allocated me. The room I was allocated in the end was on the top floor of non descriptive part of the old and tired building. The room was like an oven, the shower did not function properly, the water was either too cold or too hot. When you greet the hotel employees in the morning they mainly just stare pass you. The decor was tired and dated but for the fact that I had prepaid for the room, I would have moved. I am glad to finish my son's renovation and check out. The only good point, is that the hotel was quite generous with the supply of the tea and coffee left in the room. They should dispose of the towels as they smell and past their usefulness.
Was happy with the hotel generally except one evening on our return to the hotel no one was available on reception or in the bar. After ringing the bell several times all staff on duty appeared from a room close to the reception and bar.
Beautiful hotel in a gorgeous setting! The hotel was clean and freshly decorated. It was comfortable and the food was superb! We stayed here on our way back from Glastonbury. The staff were very friendly.
Old tired rooms. Not informed of a wedding being held at the hotel until we arrived for our stay. We weren't happy with the room we were allocated due to the height of the bed and the instability of the bed also, we ended up having to take a standard double even though we had paid for an executive room with a view, the room we ended up in had a view of the top of a roof
Booked an exec room and room was terrible. Bed stood 3 ft off the floor and needed steps to get up on it. Tried 2 other rooms before one was ok. Check in was good, a really helpful lady on the desk. Check out however was the opposite just checked we hadn't added anything on our bill and said good bye. Drinks over priced and bar staff we not always present. Breakfast was disappointing with not a lot of choice. No way worth £12 a head.
Lovely location, but not the best stay I'm afraid. Attention to detail lacking in all areas, from allocation of room 1st floor direcltly above wedding event with disco until 1am (there must have been a better room choice for non wedding guests). Admittely I was informed that there was a wedding when I booked. Lack of attention within room, badly stained chair, newspapers left in room from previous guest and customer service form already filled out by previous guest. Breakfast , no table ready to accomodate our party. No crossaints or pastries available only half way through breakfast service. Waitress reply ALL GONE. Again such a wonderful location, but personally, would not stay here again.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Amazing views, staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious and had a lovely little balcony. We plan on coming back for our anniversary again next year.
This hotel is situated on the side of the valley overlooking the village of Limpley Stoke. It is a charming setting, but in the middle of nowhere. We chose it for its nearness to Bath and were under the impression that we could catch the train to Bath instead of driving. Unfortunately, the train doesn't stop there any more. We were unable to make dining reservations because this property seems to cater to large gatherings/weddings/large motor bus tours. There are no other eating establishments in the village so we had to drive on very narrow roads to get to the Freshford Inn and Pub. The rooms are adequate with a double bed. We had an amazing view of the village and Avon River. Would have appreciated complimentary body lotion as the water is very hard. We traveled from the US and did not bring many toiletries. There is a lounge and bar that is on the main floor. Service was sketchy and we had to use a phone at the bar to summon a bartender. There is the option of ordering from a bar menu if the restaurant is full, but the tables in the lounge are very low and impossible to eat a meal off of. The breakfast buffet offering is varied and fresh. My husband attempted to order an egg white omelet on our first 2 mornings, but the concept was beyond the wait staff, so he gave up and settled for the cold buffet. The hotel is in desperate need of updating, but given its rustic location, it fits in well with its surroundings. We spent 3 nights there, had an interesting experience and would honestly say we would not return. Just too far out of the was for tourists.
£114 for one night with breakfast, room is small and stuffy not decorated particularly well even the net curtain had a giant rip in it, trying to relax in afternoon and you can hear a train horn go off every 20 minutes. A wedding was held at the hotel so music was blasting out downstairs so couldnt even enjoy a drink in the bar.Wish i stayed a premier inn for half the price. WORST HOTEL EXPERIENCE IVE EVER HAD
Picked this hotel as close enough to Bath to get into the city but still in the beautiful countryside. Staff very friendly, rooms are a bit dated but it adds to the charm of the hotel. Breakfast again is a little old fashioned but still very tasty.
Nice spacious room with comfortable bed and friendly check in . Sadly at 5am the noise of the neighbouring residents using their bathroom was extremely loud and the creaky floorboards was extra disturbance .
Lovely country hotel - wonderful view from a perfect bedroom - loaded with history and character. Arrived late tired and hungry but was provided with sandwiches in my room. The decor of the room was very pleasing and the carpet new. Bathroom well fitted out. Bed oh so comfy and for once the weight of the duvet was perfect. Even able to open the window! Loved every minute of it!
This is a good hotel. Staff were very accomodating. We had a family room a double and single bed and thankfully the single bed was just that, not a cot. The beds however were not comfortable. A double bed in this day and age is just too small. The beds just felt, old. Duvets were heavy, what one needs now the weather is generally warmer. openeing the window would have meant the person in the single bed would have got a draft as the bed was pressed against the window. We felt the bar costs were on the expensive side. Food was good and honest. beakfast at just over £5.00 head was well priced. Having said all that overall this hotel was good value for money, and we would stay again. 5 miles outside of Bath, you need your own transport.
Not the most impressive facade but when you walk inside you become totally engaged with the history of this lovely building. Limpley Stoke is a few miles out of Bath but worth the drive, it is a beautiful little village. Take the time to walk the streets and see the pretty little gardens and view the photo worthy viaduct. The hotel rooms are comfortable and clean and well equipped with the usual travelling essentials. The little pub at the end of the driveway was closed for renovations and as we did not want to take the car out we ate in house. The food was of good quality and my dad really enjoyed his mussels. After a good nights sleep in a comfortable bed we started the day with a good buffet breakfast.
Stayed here for a wedding , the room was very small and basic , bathroom so small I had to move to bedroom to dry after shower. This hotel needs seriously updating . Windows were filthy. The breakfast was very basic , tinned fruit etc. Such a shame as the setting was lovely , it could be such a lovely hotel with some updating. Wouldn't stay here again.
The hotel is OK. The area around the hotel is very beautiful. The hotel from outside looks impressive. The rooms are just ok. Clean room. I would stay again. It's a bit far from Bath. The check in was a bit late (after 15.00)
No tv signal. Couldn't get through to reception to report it . Ventilation system outside bedroom was very loud.shower boiling or freezing. Beds were so uncomfortable we asked for another duvet to be sent to cover the mattress . These photos are all of the same disgusting duvet that I was given . It was filthy . Revolting. Dated decor in room. Won't be back .
Beautiful location, lovely building but in need of some tlc. Weddings on both days that we weren't advised of when we booked meant that there was no chance of being able to relax in the bar in the evening. A shame as this place has real potential. All staff were excellent and deserve better support from Best Western.
Quite a tired looking hotel needs a lot of upgrade and the bridal sweet very old fashioned ,disappointing food and wedding coordinator needs to let the people who's wedding it is make more choices , also advise not have deliveries of food during wedding services held outside.
The hotel is an old building with very nice views. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and went out of their way to help. The food was excellent. However a couple of things marred our stay. 1. The hotel often hosts wedding venues and we had two during our stay. One night we could not sleep until 01 am because of guests talking loudly outside our bedroom, returning to their rooms rather noisily and banging on the floor above. As this was our last night it was too late to complain. We would have expected the hotel management to have put us on the other side of the hotel away from the wedding! 2. The duvet covers were shabby and had holes in them 3. Only the bottom half of the sash window could be opened
Me and my partner needed an escape from the hustle and bustle of life and wanted to get away somewhere far from all the crowd and spend some time on our own in peace, nature and serenity. So looked up on internet and found this hotel just outside of Bath city. Very peaceful, friendly staff, serene environment, excellent food , brilliant service . What more would we need than that. Thanks to all the member of staff and shout out to Paul. You made our day and our stay. Will be back at some point.
Loved this hotel. Great location as it was nice to stay outside of the city in the ‘real rural' part of bath, however it's best if you have a car to get around the area. This hotel is situated in an extremely beautiful, picturesque and peaceful location. All staff were extremely professional and approachable. Check in and check out was smooth and everything was explained well and the breakfast was great (nice bonus that fried food was also inclusive in the bed and breakfast price). The rooms were clean, cosy, nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable. Excellent value for money and certainly just the break I was looking for. Looking forward to my next visit already.
Staff were very friendly and attentive. Check-in and out was swift and easy. The hotel was simple and slightly dated. It was fine for the one night. Could do with an update and redecoration. The lounge was too cold so we sat in the bar area where there was a fire.
I had an enjoyable stay with the Limpley Stoke hotel over the early May bank holiday. Firstly, the positives: The location is brilliant, if you want to get away from the Hussle and bustle of city life then Limpley Stoke is the place to be. Although only 3 miles outside Bath it feels like its a lot further out, with the narrow country lanes and general quaintness of the village. I did find walking to the next village to be problematic mind you, as the pathway is overgrown with weeds and vegetation and is barely passable whereas the road route doesn't have a pavement for large parts of it, making the hotel seem like the only place in the village for socialising. The rooms were all to a good standard, very clean and tidy and there were no issues here. The breakfast was excellent and I liked the idea of being able to order different varieties of eggs, as not everyone liked the scrambled variety! We also had dinner on the first night (linked to my earlier point) and this was relatively pricey, but of a good standard. All of the staff members were very polite and helpful and you will get no complaints from me. The main negative to point out is the size of the car park. Initially it looks big enough for the guests however as we were staying over a weekend, there were wedding parties on the Friday and Saturday (not overly loud to be honest) however it does cause chaos in the car park, to the extent where we either walked or took public transport for the majority of our stay for fear of literally not having anywhere to park in the village. There isnt a lot that can be done about this due to the lack of space, however please bear it in mind if considering travelling here over a weekend. Overall it was an excellent stay and I will consider returning in the future (maybe midweek!)
We got married here in May 2019. The hotel was wonderful, couldn't accommodate us or our guests enough. The hotel was clean, inviting and warm. We had the bridal suite with the balcony, the room was spacious, bright and a very generous size. Absolutely stunning views. The staff couldn't do enough for us or our guests and the food was some of the best I've tasted. The price of the rooms / weddings is amazing for everything you get. We stayed in a “ 5*star hotel “ the following night and was no where near as nice as the Limpley Stoke hotel. I would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay in bath.
An old country house in a hillside setting. You get amazing views of the River Avon, the Avon canal and a pretty valley. The house is tired but comfortable . There is a restaurant with a limited menu, most people eat in the bar area. The menu there is more acceptable. The food is delicious. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have had in a hotel.
We came here for a 2 night stay on some family business in Bath. The hotel looks great on the website etc but in reality it's very tired and in desperate need of updating. The hallways have threadbare, grubby carpeting, the room we stayed in needed some tlc and the public areas are also lacking (dining tables with rusty legs, dining chairs that have seen better days etc). The food was OK, but over priced, as was the very expensive bar. Staff are all friendly but for the most part absent. One of the most telling things for us was being told at reception, at check in, where the patio area was but that the furniture needs replacing - this is the staff view of the hotel! It's a real shame as this could be a lovely hotel - the location and setting are wonderful. For a business traveller the hotel is totally functional and adequate, but for anything more I'd think twice, certainly avoid if you want a romantic get-away.
We enjoyed our stay , staff friendly and helpful , the breakfast was good the food in the restaurant or bar was nice , the bar was very chilled and plenty of room and quite,just wise 2 chairs in room when its a double room
I stayed here for work recently. Overall it was ok but mixed. Good location and parking. A little quirky due to it's age but I prefer this to many modern hotels. Looks like most floors were serviced by the lift. The room was large, looked good and had a nice view across the valley. The bathroom had a decent shower and plenty of shampoo etc. Went for dinner, just 4 in the restaurant but told they were busy and would need to wait for 15 mins before going in. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful and the meal was good. Wifi included and reasonable strength throughout the hotel. Large bar with plenty of seating and outside terrace and again great views. Bed was a little lumpy and noise carried from the corridor, particularly when some very late arrival guests came past - you could hear every word. Buffet breakfast, which I prefer when in a hurry, just average and no offer of fried eggs. Overall needs some updating but I would I come back again if in the area.
The hotel was lovely, warm and comfortable. Food however was disapointing. They weren't busy but the food was expensive and not particularly inspiring. Chips were strangely dry, fish portion was small. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Nice building on the outside in a lovely quiet part of Wiltshire just fifteen minutes drive from Bath. The reception area is nothing to shout about but friendly courteous staff quickly see to your needs. The rooms are in need of some updating and maintenance. A big corner of the door was missing and the toilet pedestal was unstable along with a strip of rough sawn timber fixing the shower screen to the wall. What I was more alarmed at though was the red insulation tape wrapped around a block connector on the bed side lights flex. Im sure a more secure safe form of joining the cables could be used and Im sure it wouldn't pass a PAT test. The room was clean however and the bed was comfortable and slept soundly till woken by bottles being tipped into bins at the back of the hotel. The room definitely needs a makeover as its dated and if you've read my previous reviews you know I hate seeing cables running across the walls for TVs.
Found this stunning hotel by accident when looking go for acomodation in Bath .located about 5 miles outside bath in the Avon valley , very picturesque and peaceful village with excellent public transport links into bath and surrounding towns and villages
The Limpley Stoke Hotel was my first introduction to hospitality in Great Britain. Wow, the location was picturesque. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to serve. My travel partner and I had this hotel booked through Adeo Travel in Wales. This was a great beginning to a fourteen day self-driving journey of over 3,000 miles through England, Wales, and Scotland. I can say that I am completely satisfied with this hotel and the service provided by Adeo Travel. I do not believe it would be wise to attempt a self-driving tour such as this one without the assistance of such an agency that has knowledgeable consultants who are familiar with the ins and outs of their countries. Also, I would say a visit to Bath would not be complete without a stay in the Limpley Stoke Hotel.
Fantastic quiet beautiful location, staff were very friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good, plenty if choice. Missing the view from our bedroom window. Ideal location for Bath and surrounding attractions
This was our second visit to this hotel. We were allocated a large double room on the second floor with a well appointed bathroom. Tea and coffee in the room with a nice extra being hot chocolate that we enjoyed after our night out. The bed was very comfortable and the shower easy to use. No rubber mat so we had to be careful while showering. Breakfast was good however lacked a variety of fresh fruit and plain yogurt. It was a buffet however and you could order porridge and your eggs straight from the kitchen. Made to order. A nice touch that other hotels would be wise to adopt. Would we stay again - yes and the staff were friendly and their approach was spot on.
Visited Bath for the Xmas markets and to include a show. Hotel is 3 miles outside the City Centre so chose to taxi in, rather than fight for the car parks. Lovely hotel, excellent breakfast and bar facilities. Room was comfortable and what you would expect from a Best Western.
Our room was clean and spacious with a large comfortable bed and comfy bedding. Very peaceful and with a beautiful countryside view. The hotel is in a lovely building and setting and with amazing potential but generally a bit run down in places. The biggest con for us was the food. We had dinner at the hotel, it was well presented but clearly cooked by someone with far less talent than the average home cook. Breakfast was also not great, things like tinned stewed prunes etc offer that few people eat nowadays. Our greatest sadness was that they only served instant coffee! My husband ordered a cappuccino to find it was not only instant coffee but also made with powdered milk!
Our son and his wife held their wedding reception here and many of the guests stayed too. It was a wonderful day, the hotel is in a beautiful setting and everyone had a great time. The wedding breakfast exceeded our expectations and the staff were all very attentive. Our thanks to Karen and the staff for making the day so special. Angie and Colin
This is a lovely old building in a stunning location. We stayed for 3 nights in a family room, which was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated with views over the valley; my only criticism is that it was very small for a family room. Breakfast was good as was dinner in the evening. All staff were friendly and helpful. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the decoration in the hotel is a little tired, but while we were there they were in the process of decorating a number of bedrooms and the bar. All in all a very pleasant stay and we hope to return in the near future.
This is a very old building and the inside keeps up that trend. Our room was basic but clean but some less able guests may find the upstairs corridors and floors difficult as subsidence has made some of them very uneven. The corridor to our room on the first floor was the most sloping floor I have ever come across and we had to walk down hill to the bath in our bathroom. We got a discounted price of £89 for a twin room including breakfast as we were staying 1 night for a wedding but at over £100 normally the is not cheap. However the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good. If you want character and setting and are not too concerned about price then this is for you.
Booked to stay not really expecting much as it is a 3 star hotel. Was pleasantly surprised. The hotel looks fantastic from the outside and our room was brilliant. There was a wedding going on and the bar was busy however we ordered food and ate in our room. Food was top notch.
We honeymooned here in 1984, next weekend AND it was my 60th birthday on the Monday. We did mention a couple of times that we were celebrating but there were no treats. The room was clean, the bathroom was good but the shower was either a dribble or was cold - however there was a shower screen and not a shower curtain (a personal hate of mine!) The food was not good - onion gravy had huge bits of raw onion in it, the curry was bland however the fish and chips my husband said was lovely. All the guests were put in the same area of the hotel which meant we were woken both mornings extremely early. We won't be coming back which is a shame.
My partner and I stayed at this hotel 2 nights ago, on a trip to visit family and had an awful experience there. We booked this hotel instead of our usual more budget chain hotels as we wanted a treat ourselves and make more of our mini break. On arrival, check-in was quick, although given little information and had to ask about breakfast times etc. At first glance, the room looked fine, but we soon discovered there was no hot water. We called reception and someone came up and said you just have to wait for the hot water to come through in the taps and shower (we had left it running and already been waiting for over 5 minutes at this point?!) However, the worst thing happened at night. At around midnight, I was woken by a sudden pain on my leg, which quickly turned itchy. We turned the light on to look, and as our eyes adjusted, to our horror we found lots of ladybirds crawling and flying around the bedside table and our bed?! I had a large bite on my leg, which had come up immediately, and since then a few more have come up. My partner got rid of the immediately obviously ladybirds, but more kept appearing and at one point there were about 15-20 crawling around. Horridied, we called reception immediately, to be put through to a man who said he was in bed and this number was only for emergencies?! When he finally came up to our room, he was also horrified and immediately moved us to another room. He was very apologetic and said we should get some sort of reimbursement from reception the following day on checkout for the horrible experience and inconvenience and that he would leave a note for them, to explain. However, the next morning, the lady at reception was extremely rude. She told us it was our fault for leaving the window open. When we explained we had never opened the window as it had been raining all day and night, she accused us of lying as the cleaners always thoroughly check the rooms and there had been nothing wrong before we went in there??!! When I said I had been bitten quite badly, she came back with ‘well what do you expect in the countryside?' No offer of any reimbursement or even an apology. She then told us we should be grateful they had managed to find us another room as if they'd have had an event on, we would have had to stay in the infested room?! We completely understand that sometimes these things can't be helped (although I've stayed in plenty of cheaper hotels and never experienced anything like that), but we were disgusted with how the staff dealt with it and seemed to blame us?! The only reason I'm giving this hotel any stars, is because the food at dinner and breakfast was lovely, as were the staff serving us in the restaurant. Absolutely appalled by the reception staff's attitude.
On arrival we thought the hotel looked a bit shabby. Curtains falling down at upper windows etc. The building itself is imposing and would look so much better in the sunshine. On entering, the reception area was welcoming and clean. Staff polite enough. The bar, is ok, though not manned and you have to phone someone to attend. The room we were given (23) was on the second floor. Each floor has a different patterned carpet! The room was very small, functional, but small! The bed I have to say was noisy, lumpy and very uncomfortable! Both of us hardly slept for the 2 nights, as every time we moved we woke the other up! The bathroom was clean but the water pressure in the shower was non existent! We paid for breakfast which was ok. Eggs cooked to order and the rest buffet. Cereals, pastries, toast etc and the makings of a full English. £12 per person. We didn't eat at the hotel either day other than breakfast but the food looked good! I highly recommend The Inn at Freshford for Sunday roast!! It's an idea to book. The pub opposite the hotel is closed until further notice. All in all I'd say you get what you pay for. We paid £114 for 2 nights B and B booking direct with Best Western. The same on Booking.com was £164. I would have felt cheated if I'd paid that!!! Great location for getting to Bath. We used Taxis at £12-15 Each way. Buses run but not at great times.
We stayed at the Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel, at the weekend as it is a convenient location for visiting Bath. Room rates were average for the area. Rooms were described in their advertising as being individually designed, styled and finished to a high standard. Rooms may have been styled to a high standard some time ago, possibly some years, but ours was in a 'tired' condition. Sound insulation between rooms/floors could also be improved. The dining room was well presented and the food was very good. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Parking was free, but space rather cramped.
The hotel was in a great loaction with amazing views. All the staff were very helpful & friendly. The food in the lobby area was great caluse and quality. Would 100% reccomd this hotel to anyone who is wanting a night away in the countryside!
The hotel is 10 minutes by car from Bath and is at the top of a steep hill with magnificent views. We stayed for 2 nights in a large family room with views over the valley. The room was pleasant, clean and with comfortable beds. The buffet style breakfast had good selection of pastries, fruit and cereals. You could request how you wanted your eggs cooked and the were brought to the table in a couple of minutes.We ate in the restaurant on the first night. The staff were helpful and polite. Its a lovely area with good walks along the canal. My only criticism is the closeness of the railway line. The first train of the morning to sound its horn was 6.10 and the last one we heard was after 10pm . Despite this we would stay here again
Paul, who is the night manager of the hotel (I believe) was very kind, courteous and a true gentleman! He couldn't do enough for us from printing out information about the history of the hotel to providing information about weddings. He made our stay memorable. Thank you!
Myself and my partner visited for one night. Please note that the directions took you on a trip of a lifetime, the hills are like slopes and the roads are very narrow so please be careful. The parking was fantastic and the actual hotel looks amazing from the outside. Once inside there is quite a grand entrance and although the decor looked dated we were quite impressed. The room was warm and comfortable with a limited view of the flat roof overlooking the dining room at the back of the building. The view however once in the car park was amazing, across the valley, you could see for miles. If you walk down to the right of the entrance there is a beautiful canal you can leisurely walk along which was idilic. The morning cooked breakfast was nice, the dining room was rather large! The coffee however was quite tepid which was unfortunate. Not to sure if I would use this hotel again but like I say, we were pleasantly pleased with the grandure of the building.
The hotel is set in a stunning location, it is an imposing and beautiful building. Our stay was very pleasant. The beds were comfortable and the room although a little tatty round the edges was a good size. We had breakfast in our room which was lovely. There was ample parking and I would be happy to stay there again.
We chose to stay here on our way back from Cardiff, so as to extend our weekend break. It turned out to be in an excellent location overlooking the Limpley Stoke valley. The hotel looks impressive from the outside. Inside it is a bit dated but clean and comfortable. Our room was comfortable with a huge bed and a modern bathroom. We had a very enjoyable meal in the restaurant, although you also have the choice of bar meals. In the morning breakfast was well presented. We were made to feel welcome by the staff. The hotel is only a short walk from the Kennet and Avon canal. As the weather was good we were able to walk the canal both ways to see the Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts. If you have plenty of time you can walk the canal to Bath or Bradford on Avon. If the weather had not been so good we would have gone into Bath. We noted that there is a regular bus service into Bath, which we could use on another occasion. Over other Bath hotels this hotel has the advantage of being reasonable priced with free parking, although a short distance outside Bath.
A striking building set in a lovely location about 2.5 miles outside of Bath. Friendly lady on reception. Although the hotel needs some tlc it does has a certain charm, so don't go expecting it to be ultra modern. Bathroom tiles had been updated. Room almost at the end of a rambling corridor on the 2nd floor was quiet. A great deal via a booking.com genius deal meant the hotel rate was an absolute bargain. Nice tea and scones in the lounge and my friend enjoyed her egg mayo sandwich. There is a bus service into the centre Bath at the end of the road but we did get a taxi directly to the University of Bath which was under £8. Far better value staying at this Best Western rather than in the centre of Bath and you get free parking!
I stayed here for 2 nights while exploring Bath city. It was amazing experience from beginning until end of our stay in lovely hotel with great view. Hotel location is in breathtaking view, room were clean and big. Staff was very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed. Moreover its really cheap and you get luxuries experience with small amount of money. And there is free parking which is another perk of this hotel.
If you like Premier Inns, maybe you should think twice about staying here. On the other hand, if you like an imposing hotel in an outstanding village with good food and service, it is highly recommended.
Stopped at this Hotel for the location as we were going to Bath for the Thermea Spa. The location was spot on as there is a regular bus service approximately 5 minutes walk away that takes you to the center of Bath, thus avoiding parking fees of any kind. The Hotel itself was great and were able to give us an upgrade as it was my 60th birthday, which I really appreciated. Had fiends come for one of the nights we stayed and had food in the restaurant which was well prepared and value for money, and they coped well for our vegetarian friend. A warm welcome and good service made our stay very pleasant and was greatly appreciated.
Stayed for 2 nights as I needed to be near to the outskirts of Bath and this was by far the best value 'proper' hotel. Plenty of parking and the room had a HUGE comfy bed. I didn't eat here but chose to eat at The Inn at Freshford as the Hop Pole (opposite) is closed for some reason. I would recommend the journey to Freshford and have reviewed that. The hotel is 'rambling' with corridors and stairways, but this makes it far more personable. The staff I met were both friendly and efficient. I would definitely come here again.
This hotel is in need of a bit of a refurb in some areas. Very clean it has to be said - our room was nice with a modern bathroom which was spotless. Heating wasn't great and though reported, it wasn't fixed but we were there just two nights and it wasn't freezing. I found the staff a little indifferent - breakfast service was a bit hit and miss in that you were seated quickly but not ‘followed up' to sort cooked food such as eggs which weren't on the buffet. Food was good but not the best on the whole. Be warned that Room 6 is directly over one of the rooms for the disco for any weddings and the noise is unbelievable. If you are looking for peace and quiet, best to check what's planned event-wise before booking and make sure you have a room away from this if it's likely to be lively. If you plan to go to Bath there is a station at Freshford a mile away which is walkable but be warned that there is a pretty steep hill to negotiate en route. Bath is ten minutes on the train which is a bonus.
Lovely looking country house hotel, bath stone maybe, than nice sand colour and picturesque setting. Comfortable bar and setting with access to patio overlooking surrounding countryside. Colleague had booked room, largest bed I've seen in UK hotel, bed was three pillows wide, wider than it was long, could have been executive room. Evening buffet was mixture of hot and cod food, all very tasty, drink prices as you'd expect for a hotel, but not excessive around £4 a pint
Our hotel room was very nice, The building is old but has character and you accept you are not expecting modern fictive and fittings. Our bed was comfortable and the room was of good size. The bathroom was functional, although a little on the small size. We had a great view from our two windows. We were on the corner of the building and could see a few houses, river and countryside. The ambiance of the hotel was good. The bar cosy with log fire (probably gas) and bar staff friendly. The bar has double doors leading into a large function room where the disco was. Restaurant along the corridor. Food was good considering large party tables to serve. The hotel is well organised and cater for weddings regularly so are well versed at coping with large numbers of people.
We stayed here for 1 night, the building is gorgeous set in lovely surroundings and gorgeous little River just down the lane with kingfishers first time I've seen one, the reception staff were friendly on arrival and now why the 2 stars, entry to the hotel is a pain a very steep gradient from a blind turn and only big enough for one car to pass through at a time, the pictures give the impression of a reasonable size grounds which are not there at all very small outside area, we went to our room where my very heavily pregnant wife was upset as we had rang and specifically booked a room with a bath which this did not have, we were moved to new room which was smaller but did have a bath which I wasn't happy about as we had not paid for the smaller room and were not offered any remuneration and assured that was the only room they had, when we were shown the room all the windows were open, we dropped our belongings closed the windows and went to greet my wife's mother who was also staying, we ordered a meal at the bar which was good quality and arrived promptly and reasonably priced, but it was not comfortable eating this on sofas, we went back to the room to change and realised why the windows were open it absolutely reeked I've never smelt anything like it, rang reception and told there was no other rooms as there was a prom being held in the hotel so basically had an awful nights sleep as the smell was making us feel ill, breakfast was not the best but not awful either pretty much as you would expect, what was annoying the staff were only starting to clean up from the prom as were finishing breakfast so the place looked a tip. Stunning building and my mother in law's room was fantastic but I wouldn't go back
Had a fantastic evening, room, food and entertainment were all excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful, represents very good value. Lovely old hotel in a nice setting, would definitely visit again.
Excellent planning, service and communication throughout the whole booking. Our truly magical winter wonderland wedding was perfect and that's thanks to The Limpley Stoke Hotel and all the staff. I cannot rate them high enough. Excellent value for money and with many extras that can be tailored for a very personal wedding. I married the man of my dreams in the venue of my dreams.
Just placed a review on the restaurant's site but probably more appropriate here as we stayed for two nights. A pleasure to stay in an older and rather grander building than many of the more modern hotels in this price bracket. All the staff were extremely helpful during a busy period that included a coach party of more senior citizens. Breakfasts were very good with an excellent range of options, bar products were first class and much enjoyed. We live locally and would certainly recommend to others.
Just about everything an English hotel should be - far from perfect but with a quiet gentleness and sense of timelessness. First off, I arrived in November and it was cold outside but warm on the inside. All the plumbing worked and I had lashings of hot water. There was a lift as well! but it only went up one or two floors. However, what I always pay attention to is the service I receive and I must say that service here was excellent. ALL the staff were courteous and attentive. The hotel is a few miles outside of Bath, but in my mind well worth the extra miles to enjoy the peace of the countryside. My room was well appointed with TV and all mod cons. Wi-Fi was free throughout the premises and parking was plenty and FREE (Well done Best Western). You can dine in the restaurant or have a meal at/in the bar. All in all I felt very comfortable here and have no complaints whatsoever. The mark of a good hotel is as follows: I am looking forward to taking my wife there for a return visit. Nuff said.
We recently stayed in this hotel which is located within a few miles of Bath. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. It is quite out of the way and only accessible with a car. It was a good place to base ourselves but again a bit of a drive from Central Bath. I don't think the rooms are as well appointed as the website states.
We booked a night at this hotel through Booking.com. We booked this hotel to collect our son who is studying at uni in Bath. We paid £98.00 for a extremely small double room. This rate also included breakfast. But on arriving at the hotel we were very firmly informed by a member of the reception staff that this rate does not include breakfast, and if we wished to have breakfast in the morning we would be charged £12.00 per person. We settled in our double room. I decided to check my booking.com confirmation (which clearly stated that breakfast was included). So I decided to go down to reception and ask. Again, I was firmly told by the lady who was on at the time that they had stopped providing breakfast included in the price and she carried on to tell me that therefore you are charged £12 per person. Eventually, she called another member of staff. I showed him the confirmation I had on my phone, where he preceded to take my phone from me scrolling up and down and eventually taking a photo of the confirmation on Booking.com. He confirmed to us that we would be able to go down to breakfast in the morning at no additional charge.. Well quite honestly, I wish we hadn't bothered. They offer a buffet style breakfast. The bacon was dry and so were the sausages, scrambled egg was pale and and full of liquid which had a very strange taste to it. I feel that £12.00 is really expensive the quality of the ingredients which were on offer were very poor.. Our room was extremely small. We found the bed very uncomfortable, the mattress dipped on one side. My husband had to move the bedside cabinet as he felt he could fall out of bed. The toilet seat moves constantly and does not stay up, the toilet roll holder does not hold the toilet roll firmly, and comes off whenever you use it. We were also kept awake by party goers until the early hours of the morning. We found the whole experience a very uncomfortable one. We will not be returning back to this hotel, and we certainly would not recommend it .
We stopped here for 3nightsbfor the xmas shopping to the bath markets,The hotel is about a 10 minute ride away from Bath, but just what we wanted as its located in a quiet area.The room we had was big, clean & a compfy bed, The staff we very pleasant & helpful, breakfast & room service were wonderful, will definately stay again.
Visited the hotel as it was an ideal base to travel around and visit in and around Bristol. Our room was clean and comfortable with the views over the valley being the best. Breakfast in the morning was ok personally not a fan of buffet breakfasts. Parking was also not great as the car park requires you walking up hill to the hotel and in bad weather isn't great. Would return if visiting surrounding areas again.
Originally planned a one night stay but extended this to two. We had to change rooms to spend a second night having had a superior room the first night. This was a lovely large room with stunning views. The second night was a standard room but was very comfortable and still didn't have a bad view by any means ! The staff, particularly the receptionist, were really friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a convenient position - quieter than being in the centre of Bath but close enough not to matter ! Been once before and will happily go again !
We stopped here for an xmas shopping trip to the bath markets and to celebrate our 42years of marriage (many thanks for the upgrade) ,it's just a nice little way out of bath ideal for us as we do not like noise at night the hotel is warm and inviting staff very eager to please ,there is a lift off the main hallway to all floors so no having to maul up the stairs if you don't want to ,the rooms are warm and cosy with two types of heating and comfortable beds and lovely en suite bathroom ,food is excellent we dined in the restaurant very pleased the bar is also reasonabley priced so a nightcap will not break the bank ,the floorboards creak giving the hotel lots of character all through ,Follow the hotel signs of the main road and you will not be dissapointed, we are making dates for a return visit many thanks for a wonderful stay
Stayed in this hotel for a visit to family in Bath in November (arrived Saturday, departed Monday morning).. A little bit out of Bath but still quite convenient for the city. No problem parking adjacent to the building while we stayed there (but there is an overflow car about 50 yards from the building which is accessed by turning left just before the lamp post in the photo). We had a very pleasant room at the back of the hotel on the first floor which had obviously been recently refurbished. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. We experienced no problems with wifi. Some people apparently find the train noise a nuisance but it was not a problem for us. We did not have breakfast or dinner at the hotel so cannot comment on the quality of the food or its value but we did have afternoon tea on the Sunday which was good. Bar snacks seemed to be a little pricey. As I said we didn't use the restaurant for either breakfast or dinner but we liked the other public rooms which retain a lot of original features. Not so sure about the wall paper in the bar, though! On the second night we were badly disturbed by what we know now to be air in the central heating system. (According to the maintenance man new radiators had been installed and it was obvious the system had not been bled properly.) Anyway, in my opinion, the quality of a hotel should be judged by how they deal with justified complaints. In this case, the hotel dealt with it perfectly both on the night and subsequently. So all in all, a good experience and this hotel will be first choice when we go back to Bath next year.
My boyfriend and I went to Bath for 3 days a couple of weeks ago and stayed at this hotel - it was our 3 year anniversary, we expected to be out in the city the whole time so we were not too fussed about the hotel so we picked one which we originally thought was quite basic for good money, however when we arrived we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was lovely inside and the room was prefect! we had an amazing view and 4 poster bed which we were not expecting at all! The room was very clean! we had a drink at the bar but did not eat at the hotel although we would love to come back here again and try it! it was perfect location 15 mins away from the centre we drove and took the bus one day which although was a little packed but it was a quick trip with no hassle we went to the Roman Baths, Priory park, Alexandra park which was full of autumn colours and ate at Sotto Sotto and the Ivy! would recommend all of the above! We had a wonderful anniversary here and will be retuning so thank you :)
Stayed here with my partner for 2 nights for the Xmas markets. Can not fault it! Lovely and clean with friendly staff. We did not eat in the restaurant as spent every day in bath but the bar area was nice. 10 min walk to bus stop (steep hills and little lighting) then a 15 min trip into Bath city centre - take a photo of the timetable as the buses are not that regular and if you ask for a day pass you can use throughout the day for £4 each. Beautiful views out onto the countryside - lovely and peaceful Would defiantly recommend
The exterior is gorgeous but the room is below average. Bathroom needs an upgrade. Room looks run down. But would still go again for the exterior and experience. Very quiet location. Need a car to get to.
Our room was lovely size, bathroom good, hospitality tray well stocked not sure why only one hot chocolate sachet for two people but ask at reception and you will get more. We had two chairs in the room and we really believe they come from a Hobbits' house they are so small, good room to sleep in but not a comfily room to sit in for an afternoon cuppa after a walk. We paid for a room with a view but as we were only on floor one, we couldn't really much over the car park but what we could see the view is lovely. We went to the bar for a drink and you have to call a number on the phone to be served and I have to say it is a bar with no atmosphere at all. They do put the T.V on but why not have the music playing in the back ground that plays at breakfast? My wife and myself had the homemade burger and chips and we both thought the burger was delicious, In the morning we were greeted at reception by a friendly helpful lady who even drew us a map to the bus stop. Breakfast very good and greeted by friendly staff. Would we stay again probably not as we would try to stay in the city centre but it is a lovely old building with great character and we should think plenty of lovely walk's around the area. Anyone looking for a good hotel just out side Bath with car parking you will ok here.
Stayed here overnight when we did a uni visit as it looked a beautiful hotel from the photo,and parking was included too. Beautiful building from outside but was basic from inside. Clean and warm room and inside, but looks tired and had stuffy smell. We didn't use any of the bar/ food facilities.
We loved this old stately home outside Bath. Good room great bar and relaxing lounge away from it all about 15 minutes from Bath. Good service and comfort free parking and good wifi included made this a great value stop for the three of us.
I stayed at this hotel with my husband for a 3 day residential training course. We found the hotel to be clean and reasonably comfortable, the setting was lovely, but we were mostly underwhelmed by our experience. While checking in the receptionist didn't seem to have any clue what had been booked for us and we had to point out that our room had already been paid for and that dinner was included. We were given room 23 which was tiny, barely enough room for our things and we were constantly squeezing past furniture. We had a lovely view of the staff smoking by the bins, which also meant that we were woken up by the bins being emptied at 6am the first night. Another couple on our course had a bigger room with a beautiful view, but were woken up by trains during the night, so didn't fare much better, in fact they preferred to drive 1.5 hours home and back again the next morning to staying the second night. The breakfast was tasty and there was plenty of it. Dinner in the restaurant was not bad, but we found it very quiet and a bit depressing to sit in. We preferred eating in the bar the following night which was more relaxed. We found the waiting staff to be very friendly and helpful. The hotel also provided lunch and refreshments for the course we attended. On the first day we weren't given enough food and there was no fruit or dessert provided. The course leader took this up with the hotel and the next day this improved, although this time we were not given anything to drink! The food was tasty, but it was a bit disorganised and there was a lot of freezer food and not enough fresh fruit and veg. Overall my stay was just ok, not terrible, but not great either. I probably wouldn't stay here again.
We stayed from the 3rd November to the 4th November for my friend's wedding. The rooms were lovely, big with very high ceilings! The bed was amazingly comfortable, one of the best I'd stayed in. The food was really enjoyable; we had food on the Friday before the wedding and opted for the curry. This tasted great! The breakfast was a traditional buffet breakfast with pastries and had a range of food catering for everyone. Unfortunately, there were no hash browns but they had everything else! As a wedding venue, Limpley Stoke is just a beautiful setting for it. The room where the ceremony took place was perfect; large windows and high ceilings, creating a perfect atmosphere. Outside of the hotel, there are some lovely photo opportunities – can't wait to see the pics from the wedding. The wedding breakfast was perfect and the staff worked hard throughout the event to make it all run smoothly! In the evening, the ceremony room was once again transformed and offered a perfect space to dance around in and enjoy the night! We had a great few days at the hotel and would definitely consider going again! The place is just wonderful and the staff worked tirelessly over the weekend, many of them who I saw working late at night and were back again early in the morning. Thank you for making my friend's wedding perfect!
We had our wedding reception at this hotel over 21 years ago. Eventually arranged a return visit. Lovely location just outside Bath, beautiful views, staff really friendly and great food. Rooms comfortable. We would recommend.
We stayed two nights here and it felt a bit like travelling back in time - and not in a good way. The hotel is pretty shabby from outside, with peeling paint. We were greeted by a very abrupt receptionist who was not really friendly. Our room was not good. First of all it was not clean - dirt under the rim of the toilet, stained carpet and furniture and dirty paintwork. The heating didn't appear to work properly. Initially the radiator was burning hot and then wouldn't come on at all. The water pressure in the shower was really low and you had to climb into the bath to reach the taps past the shower screen. WiFi was intermittent. There was also only a desk or bedside tables to store any clothes that couldn't be hung up. All in all it was an awful room. I would have normally asked to be changed but having read some other reviews I had no confidence others would be any better! In complete contrast the food at the hotel was really good. Staff and service in the restaurant was great, food was good value and beautifully cooked. I can not recommend this hotel to stay in -awful value for money and in need of a lot of updating. But if you just wanted a meal it would be great. Not sure if it does food for non residents
A big old house with a lot of parking, a narrow road to get there and some lovely chandeliers. Separate bar and lounge. Elegant dining room and spacious breakfast room. Food good, service over the weekend needs work...all staff smiley and busy, but lack of training obvious...3 requests before water brought/order at bar and then restaurant deny desserts ordered (and paid for) etc. Sunday evening and Monday am staff different calibre altogether.
Stayed here for one night. Friendly welcome and quick and easy check in, room on second floor so a bit of a trek from the lift. Very clean and tidy room with large bathroom and shower. Had evening meal which was excellent to be fair. Very pleasant waitress who was keen to make sure everything was fine. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty, again excellent service by staff. All in all a good value place to stay.
First off, if you drive, and you're going A36 from the south, ignore your GPS if it wants you to take Woods Hill. Do yourself a favor, continue north A36 to the next light and make a right there onto B3108. You will save yourself the aggravation of riding a one lane street with two-way traffic. The street is steep and narrow, surrounded with stone walls. It's literally 1 and a quarter-car wide and we're not talking Cadillac here. A a rule, BW hotel in Europe are much better than in the US. It's not the case here. With this one we took the bait of a charming old castle, the way it looks on a picture. It's a castle alright, and the grounds are very nice too, but the hotel is sooooo old and sooooo dated that the exterior charm does not matter. The floors of the second floor halls sag so badly one feels like walking a deck of leaning ship. The room was old too. A relatively fresh coat of paint doesn't help if the bathroom door doesn't close because its hinges are loose. Nice staff, wifi was good, we didn't have breakfast there.
A lovely hotel in a stunning location just on the outskirts of Bath.Myself and my wife stayed for 2 nights and could not have chosen a better hotel. From the friendly welcome at reception to the restaurant and bar staff nothing was to much trouble, the room had a very comfortable bed was clean and with all the facilities you would expect. The restaurant menu was excellent with something to please everyone, tasty and well presented. All in all we had a relaxing stay and would not hesitate to recommend the Limply Stoke Hotel if you are visiting the Bath area.
We won a night away through a reputable car company. It didn't include breakfast which wasn't a problem. The hotel is quite something from the outside and has some nice features inside. Not sure how many rooms there are but I doubt it was full, but we still got allocated the smallest room with the worst view. Had it been for more than one night I would have complained but for one night I wasn't going to have the hassle. Had I paid I would have complained. Comfy bed!
This is a nice hotel a few miles outside bath about 10 minuets drive away, lots of free parking, check in was fast and room had good veiws, nice big double bed and shower over bath but was not that great but ok, room was comfortable but I would say in the winter it may be cold as condensation was on windows in morning but we were ok and breakfast was help yourself to croissant and cakes, full English and you could also order of menu at no extra cost, staff were ok and there was a nice canal visiting centre just down the road nice on a summer day sitting there having a drink enjoying the few very relaxing Would I go back to this holtel yes but sadly not to bath we thought it was very dirty, people very rude and was not the best place to visit
Hotel is set in a wonderful location and was very quiet. Its a few miles outside Bath and doesn't have much around it for eating out. The pub near by is reopening. The food in the hotel was good and the service was great.
Nice place, but remote location. It seemed to take ages to get to, through winding single track roads. The bed was very comfortable and the food pretty good, with the option of either the bar menu or restaurant menu, wherever you dined.
Only stayed one night, but I was impressed with with the facade and internal cleanliness, the staff were pleasant and helpful. Had Hake and chips in our room, very well cooked, proper chips not these frozen rubbish, breakfast was also very good, mixture of English and continental. My wife left her earrings in the bathroom, contacted by manager from hotel, arranged to send them by post, by recorded delivery.
Traditional country house experience, a large old mansion style of hotel, probably seen better days, but still has a great atmosphere. The rooms were very well maintained and comfortable, some looked as though recently renovated. Good space in some rooms, easy walk in shower, plenty of hot water. The breakfast was good, particularly the cooked food which was tasty and kept warm. I did think the choice of fruit, grapefruit and little oranges plus prunes, a little old fashioned. Would like to see pineapple, pears, melons, peaches etc. Evening meals were good quality with reasonable prices and choices. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, particularly at reception and in restaurant. Did find it disappointing that bar could not offer coffees after the restaurant had closed. I would rate this hotel as a good 3 star standard. The location is quiet and peaceful in country setting in centre of attractive village of Limpley Stoke only a few miles outside of Bath. Good half hourly bus service into Bath city centre from bus stop located only five minutes from the hotel, it's not worth using the car.
Escape to the countryside, beautiful location. Great for a 3 star hotel. Beautiful views. Bus isn't very reliable to the city centre of Bath but a taxi is around £13. Nearby pub does a great lunch. Stayed for my birthday and it was very relaxing. Bath is a great city, I will be returning for sure
We broke our journey here on the way to Wales. Large car park, hotel in nice setting.. Room was fine but my wife found the bed hard and not particularly comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had an evening meal out on the terrace and the food was good. Had free internet connection. The hotel is quite high up and if not fit, walking up the hill is quite a puff. Word of warning, if you go for a walk by the river/canal, at the bottom of the road turn right underneath the bridge, not as we did went straight on. The bus stop is there as well and a bit further on is a field on the right by the river, walk across there and you will come to the canal and towpath. The hotel was clean, service friendly and helpful and is in a good position to visit Bath without being in the city centre (roughly 4 miles). Note to website developers: rating dots do not work on iPad (not this one anyhow!)
As a family of three adults, we were very happy with our stay at this country hotel. The room was “vintage” but clean and cosy and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful. Parking was a bonus and I would probably recommend you leave your car at the hotel and get a taxi to Bath. We drove and parked in the long stay parking which was pretty convenient but….bus lanes within the city of Bath are very poorly signposted and we ended up with a fine upon our return home. This was followed by a ridiculous “admin” fee from our car rental company for forwarding the fine. I later found out that this particular bus lane nets the Bath Council over £530,000 per year so I'm guessing they won't be making their signs any clearer in the near future – cash cow! We enjoyed our stay here and the spectacular surrounding countryside makes the short journey to and from Bath worthwhile.
After reading some reviews we were wary but proved to be totally unfounded. Arrived mid morning and advised a friendly receptionist we'd like to leave the car but get a taxi into Bath. This was done efficiently and small talk was made without being intrusive. Indeed upon entering the hotel through the glass doors we were quickly impressed with the decor. It was a Sunday and the final wedding guests were departing so when we returned in the evening there were just the usual mix of guests, no noise, just nice! Our taxi cost £13 going into Bath and because we would have had to wait 50 minutes to get the D1 back we spent £15 on the return. On the first night we chose to walk down the drive to the Hop Pole Inn. IT'S CLOSED. Back up the hill and we ate in the hotel's restaurant and food was perfect. We both ordered lamb shank but it transpired only one was left. The waitress should have been told that by the chef before taking our order, not afterwards, in my experience. A second choice made and a complimentary drink for the inconvenience was offered without asking. Full marks there. Dinner was so good that we chose to eat in for our second and final night too. The sloping choridor was an experience reflecting the age and character of the hotel. It didn't stop there as both room 5 & 17 (4 poster executives) had sloping floors and therefore bedside tables so just be careful. The bed in room 5 has obviously been repaired at some time. The hotel staff should advise any guest staying in room 5 that a step ladder is required to get onto the bed and do not just assume they can get onto the mattress over 3 feet high from the floor. A stepping stool is provided. Just don't assume!! Breakfast was plentiful and hot, eating as much as you could manage. On the 2nd day there were two coach fulls of guests for breakfast. They never ran out of anything but the serving tables looked like someone had spilt crumbs, cornflakes etc over them and were not cleared up all the time we were eating. Had that been our first and not second breakfast the initial impression would have been quite negative. To conclude we enjoyed our stay, value for money in a 3 star character building with pleasant staff. Not too sure what hotel some of the other reviewers stayed in!! Yes, we will stay again.
I went to stay at this hotel recently for s big family reunion. I was appalled at the room I was given as it was filthy and smelt of human waste. The female receptionist (who I believe was from South Africa) was not only rude and arrogant to me but also to a few of my sisters. I wrote to the manager to complain to no avail. He was most unsympathetic even though I told him that this special day was ruined for me. There were only two other people in the restaurant, which I guess speaks for itself.
We stayedfror 5 nights. Room 27 nice. have stayed before and foundthe staff to be helpful and the food good. Room Clean and they did there best to keep it cool. Ideal to get into Bath and a 1 mile walk to a local station and a bus at the end of the road.
Despite other comments the hotel was easy to find with signs from the main road. The room was comfortable and quiet with good views across the surrounding countryside. It was ideal for visiting Bath without the hassle of trying to find somewhere to park (and the expensive parking fees) since there is a local bus service, which takes about 15 minutes, and leaves and returns to the bottom of the road just outside the hotel. Would definitely stay here again if visiting Bath.
We planned a trip to beautiful Bath to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, we came across this hotel and the appeal was its charm and character. We were not disappointed, the hotel was lovely - we had read some of the not so favoureable reviews on here but for the price were willing to make up our own minds. Easy to find with a Sat Nav tucked away just a short journey from Bath and plenty of parking. We had Room 4 which was at the front of the hotel, it was really lovely, spotlessly clean, a very spacious corner room with everything we needed. We had a drink and a lovely sandwich from the bar menu and sat outside in the sunshine on the patio are and enjoyed the views over the valley. The barman and reception staff were very friendly. It is an easy 5 minute drive into Bath Centre with plenty of car parking options, so very convenient . It was lovely to retreat back to the hotel at the end of a busy day and enjoy a drink outside with a view. Great Hotel - highly recommended.
Stayed at this hotel 1 night after attending a wedding all day at the venue. First point of contact was reception - the girl was not particularly friendly, no smile. Was given the room key and location information and she very quickly disappeared into the back before I had picked my bags up and left. Room itself was better than I had anticipated having seen this listed as a 3 star venue. (Although the sloping corridors on the way to the room did make you feel like you were on a cruise ship) Good storage space for clothes with proper wooden hangers. Bed was clean and although soft was comfortable. Bathroom could have done with a squirt of bleach into the sink overflow,(very grubby) as well as a squirt along the runner behind the shower door when this was closed. The sink did give a very 'drainy' odour when tap running to clean teeth. Towels clean & plentiful - toiletries supplied. Quite old fashioned...but this is the style of the property. Wedding organisation and food was very good, plenty of staff around. Drinks pretty expensive at the Bar. Toilets would have benefited from a 'refresh' halfway through the night due to the volume of guests using them. Breakfast in the morning very good, plenty of choice.
Pretty hotel and great breakfast. However... and this is pretty fundamental for a hotel, the bed was awful and shower poor. More on the bed ... lumpy mattress sagging around the springs; it was like sleeping on a pebble beach. I'm sorry Limpley Stoke Hotel but you don't deserve repeat business.
Stayed here for a wedding at a nearby venue. Room 51 is comfortable although it was very hot, at least a fan was supplied. Bathroom is a bit small but ok for one night. View from room is not good, but we were not in there long enough to worry about it. We did ask for an earlier check in (12.30pm) but we were told no rooms would be ready until 3, and yet on the day we left the room cleaners were clearing rooms at 8.30 am...so not too helpful, surely the rooms don't all become ready at the same time.. We were told breakfast was available but at £12 each, that's a bit steep so we gave it a miss. There was a wedding on in the hotel but no noise where we were. Nice grounds nice scenary.
I stayed here recently and really enjoyed myself, the hotel is in the middle of the Countryside and even the close railway didn't disturb the peace that much. The hotel has a number of level changes throughout but this is what you expect in a country house. The corridor on the first floor has quite a slope to it The bedroom was okay although the shower was a bit temperamental. The food was okay, we had a set menu, but I was surprised that there was no salad cream or mayonnaise was available for a salad. Overall I enjoyed my stay.
We unfortunately used a sat nav to find the hotel and it took us up very narrow lanes and eventually we rang the hotel and they told us how to get there.The hotel is a little run down and there was a wedding taking place so it was a little noisy to say the least.However the staff were quiet helpful and the waitress in the dining room although not quite conversant with English was most obliging and helpful. A credit to the hotel.We only stayed the one night and for the price it was good value.
We stayed here one night and it was a very good value deal. The hotel itself is rather tired and a bit dated but still has the elements of its former grandeur. Our room was basic with a small slightly awkward bathroom. The walls needed a coat of fresh paint and the tiles in the bathroom and flooring could have done with a makeover. The shower was also pretty useless as had to hold the head to have a half shower. However, it was pretty clean and the bed surprisingly comfortable. It was also a large bed. We spoke to housekeeping who couldn't communicate with us as they spoke no English but we used gestures etc and managed to get them to put a well needed topper on the bed as it was rather lumpy. On the plus side, there were glass bottles of water, tea making facilities and some decent quality cookies. We actually slept very well as it was so quiet. The only issue we had was smoke drifted into our bedroom window at night as it was open, from the staff smoking outside. There are some nice walks near here and it is a good distance from Bath. Avoid weekends by car as the traffic can be horrendous driving in and out of the centre of Bath.
A large number of family and friends had booked to stay the night of a wedding at a local venue. The stated check in time was 3pm. I asked for a 2.30 check in and was told they would do their best, which to be fair was all one could ask for. Son of our party had there rooms but a lot of us were told the reception would contact us when they were available. We all had to leave the hotel by 3.30. At 3.10 a large number of rooms were still not serviced, and tempers were getting hot then a different lady manager came on duty and reiterated that they were still not available. I suggested to her that they allow us I to the rooms to change and finish the room service when we had gone. This was eventually done, but not for everyone as one of the bride's father's had to change in the corridor. Throughout this experience the managers hid in the back room of reception and left confrontation to junior managers. Yes the hotel is shabby the breakfast awfully and not at all fresh looking but something one would see perhaps in a 1960s sea front hotel not what one would expect here. In conclusion a number of our friends and family are from around Europe and this is not a good example of British hospitality.
Hotel slightly off the beaten track down a 25% incline. Staff friendly on arrival, old hotel with all of the issues that brings sloping floors are interesting. Bar meal nice, buffet breakfast had a goid range, friendly accommodating staff for non buffet items (fried eggs). A train line runs by the bottom of the grounds , the night express train will wake you if you are in anyway a light sleeper!
In short. A very tired hotel with all the associated problems of having been pooly maintained over many years. Yes you can guess. Dreadful furniture dirty carpet and dust ridden curtains. The cold water tap needed to have a hazard warning sign. It gurgled with a bang and water cascaded like a fire hose. It was at least cold. The hot water never became hot and I wasted so much water trying to get some water that I could wash in. I could say a great deal more but I am not that cruel. I will give closure by repeating my title. Thank heavens we had a free night and it will not surprise you that we woke early washed in cold water and headed for home. Such a shame or perhaps I've become a softy in my older years. You have got to have rhino skin to survive for any longer than a night.Avoid unless you have no alternative.
The views of the valley were amazing from this hotel! We stayed here in February so it still had the morning frosts when we opened the curtains. You could here minimal noise whilst in your room. Enough parking spaces for hote guests, however if there is an event downstairs, they could be limited. Roughly about 10 minutes drive away from the centre of Bath, I would look to stay closer next time. Overall very nice stay
I stayed a night with my family here. The hotel is clean and gave feeling that you are staying at an old mansion. Nevertheless, it is quite a distance from Bath. Book this hotel if only you have a car. It has a restaurant and a pub where pub food can also be ordered from the restaurant. Nevertheless, food is not fantastic but the waiter and waitress were very nice and friendly.
We were looking for an overnight stop for a visit to Bristol and this superb Georgian hotel was recommended to us by a friend. We were not disappointed once we found it as it is well hidden off the A36 in a pretty village just 10 minutes from busy Bath and convenient for Wells, Stonehenge, Longleat and the Cotswolds. We had a lovely overnight stay. Our room was well appointed with a TV, wifi and tea and coffee-making facilities and a superb view overlooking the valley. The Valley Bar was comfortable and welcoming with a nice terrace for better weather days, but we opted for dinner in the Viaduct Restaurant, I can recommend the steaks. Beforehand we explored the village which is just above the popular Avon and Kennet canal. While out we found the lovely old Hop Pole Inn, just at the end of the hotel drive. It's well worth a visit, friendly locals and a good selection of beers. Our stay at the Limpley Stoke was topped off with an excellent choice of breakfast which really set us up for the day. We will definitely return.
Lovely old English manor set in lovely surroundings, staff are very professional, breakfast was fresh with good choice. Room was clean and comfortable with beautiful views from the double aspect windows. 5 minute walk to the bus stop and a ten minute bus ride into Bath centre. If there were any negative points here it would be that it is in need of a makeover, i personally think this may part of the experience of staying in a 17th century house. Two nights very much enjoyed here and will definitely revisit.
What a stunning property. Helpful & friendly staff. Twin room was very comfortable & the bathroom and room facilities were perfect. Yes the building is an old one, so don't expect air conditioning and power showers in your room. We were very comfortable on a warm night with the window open and what a beautiful view. Was impressed the rooms had card key entry given the age of the building. Breakfast filled us up for a whole day! Convenient bus service into Bath a short walk from the hotel, which has a last service at 2310 back to the hotel area. Helpful we could leave the car at the hotel on our departure day, whilst we enjoyed another day in Bath. Would highly recommend this hotel and look forward to a return visit.
We got married here on the 4th May 2018. I want to start by saying our day was amazing and we appreciate that a lot of this was because of the staff at The Limpley Stoke Hotel and Karen the wedding coordinator. They did not have it easy with us, we had a range of ages (11 months to 80+ years), food allergies (dairy free, gluten free, alcohol intolerance, nut allergy, orange allergy, vegetarian) and various disabilities (wheelchairs, walking frames etc). Nothing seemed to bother them and they made everything seem easy! As the bride I decided to stay the night before, along with some of my family and friends. We received the warmest of welcomes (even with everyone booking in with the same surname!) and they just made the whole experience relaxed and easy. Whilst we sourced some of our suppliers ourselves, all of which said it was a pleasure to work with the venue, we took advantage of many recommended by Karen, all of which were fantastic and I would personally recommend; Michael the pianist, Stan the DJ and the hog roast company (I apologise I cannot remember the name). Karen really does listen to what you want and everything was set up perfectly, the staff are so helpful and the day just ran smoothly. The food here is fantastic; breakfast, canapés, sit down meals, we received so many comments from guest on how lovely it all was. More people choose to stay the night of the wedding and everyone comment of how nice their rooms were. We agreed to breakfast at the same time and there were tables reserved so we could all be together. We would highly recommend The Limpley Stoke Hotel as a wedding venue but also as somewhere lovely to stay. A massive thank you to Karen and all the staff. Rachael & Michael
Located far off the Bath town, this lovely mansion offers a quiet and serene stay surrounded by rolling hills in the English countryside. The service is acceptable, and rooms are huge with tall windows so you can get the view of the gardens and hills looming in the horizons. It's certainly a tranquil place, which is very much welcome if you're looking to get away from busy city hotels or crowded resorts. Definitely recommended if you fancy a different experience in your travels.
Stayed for one night, lovely building and stunning views, traffic is quite heavy in and out at peak time so have to be patient! Check in was prompt and welcoming, rooms are more than adequate and well furnished, due to the layout of the house my room only had a shower in but was lovely to use and i have no complaint. Food in the evening and breakfast was plentiful and the steak superbly cooked, meal choice a little stunted personally but found more than one option and reasonably priced for those on a work budget! Pub just down the hill if you do want to step out as well!
Recently spent a night here and after spending more than a friend did to stay there and hers had breakfast included. The room was small clean and functional on first impression. However when I went to wash my hair it took 15 minutes to get any hot water and the pressure was really bad. The room was very hot and there was no air conditioning. The window was very hard to open and was a security risk as it opened into a flat roof with ladder access from the court yard so I had to sleep in a very warm room with no ventilation. I say sleep but I was woken by what sounded to me like running water so I checked the bath in case I left a tap running but everything was off so I can only assume it was some sort of heating system but it was extremely loud. Breakfast was good and the food was hot and plentiful but distinct lack of staff with no one asking if we had everything we needed and we had to catch the eye of a staff member to get coffee. the end of the trip was rounded off by a less than enthusiastic staff member who didn't ask if everything was ok (if they had I would have given this feedback at that point instead of on here and I might have been able to say my concerns were noted) . All in all if you looking for a basic hotel just outside bath this is the place.
Stayed for 1 night with my husband for a weekend getaway. Lovely location with beautiful views, our room even had a balcony looking down the valley. The hotel is tired, but rooms look as though they have had a lick of paint recently, and are clean and comfortable. We didn't eat in the hotel as we were staying room only. Only about 4 miles into Bath, bit taxis and Ubers are a bit on the pricy side.
Externally this is a very beautiful place but considering its age, the problems internally are no surprise. The entrance corridor and dining room are gorgeous. However, it is a real rabbit warren trying to find your room with stairs and corridors going every which way - not much fun when you are dragging luggage around and note that the lift does not go to every floor. When we finally got to our room, it was small with a tiny bathroom but reasonably comfortable. Unfortunately we found the staff less than welcoming and helpful. For example, the staff member serving us at dinner was unable to speak English and was only able to stab at the menu and when asked a question about a meal choice, disappeared, never to return. Carparking is free which would be a bonus, however, the night we stayed there was a wedding and the carpark was full with no spots available on site.
I was really impressed with this hotel. Great location, friendly and caring staff, great for walking, good food, rooms with a view and a nice pub just down the road too. Having found this hotel I will certainly return. Might even take the wife!
We are 8 ladies who visited as part of a coach party 14th-18th May for 4 nights D.B& B. First of all the location was stunning and most of us had wonderful views. The rooms were large , nicely furnished, had Wiliam Morris design matching bed covers & curtains and had been freshly painted . The bathrooms had been recently painted too and were thoroughly cleaned every morning with fresh towels supplied daily. The staff were friendly and helpful especially in the dining room where they were obviously very busy. Breakfast was delicious with a hot & cold buffet plus additional items cooked to order and set us up for the day. Dinner was served at the table with plenty of choice and luxury of luxuries it was piping hot and served in hot dishes- a rare treat! My only criticism is that service was very slow due to the large number of guests being served at once. This could easily be remedied by staggering the times. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave on Friday. Room with a view!
Set in a lovely location around 15 minuets from Bath this is an ideal location, the hotel itself looks a little tired and would benefit from a little TLC but don't be put off by that remark I would still recommend for a nice break.
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Room was spacious with fabulous views and very clean and well decorated. Food choice was limited but very nice. Staff were very polite and friendly. Nice little local pub at the end of the drive. Some more varied evening entertainment would have been appreciated. Many of us were woken up one morning at 5.30 by shouting young guests in the garden. This lasted for 40 minutes. Not the hotels fault but I wish someone had shut them up!
This hotel has evolved from a really lovely old building, clearly added to and modified over many generations. It could use a make over just to smarten it up, but if you can put up with old off white paint and dated wallpaper it is fine. It is very clean and otherwise well maintained. Rooms and public areas are boring but totally inoffensive. We had a small family room with a double and single bed, both fine. My favourite features are the rambling corridors and staircases. From reception to our 2nd floor room you could wander between at least four disconnected staircases and get lost just for fun. For the less adventurous there is a lift. The bar and food were fine, good breakfast and everyone is most friendly. We paid just over £110 for three on a Saturday night, long weekend, about 10 minutes from Bath centre. Bargain. Taxi £17 to Bath. The location and view are really special. It is a lovely part of the world. I would go back.
an enjoyable experience with helpful pleasant staff clean room, food was good (breakfast and food from lounge/bar area) disappointed with Wi-Fi as not very good connection but this is free and my purpose of visit was for business
The hotel was nice, the breakfast was great, but the location is a little removed. If that is what you're looking for, then this place is a five star location. You'll have to drive into Bath. The hotel is a converted mansion, so the halls are a little crooked and there are stairs in odd places, but the place has a lot of character (in a good way).
I stayed in one of the Executive rooms. Great space for working on a business trip. Huge room, massive and very comfortable bed, big shower. Very quiet location, just the very occasional sound of trains but no noise overnight. The room price was exceptional value for money and I would happily recommend.
I visited this hotel for a weekend away to see the sights of Bath, not quite aware of how far it was from the centre. We paid at least £20 each way in a taxi to get into Bath. The hotel from the outside is beautiful. The building is amazing. It is a typical old building with creaky sloping stairs! However the rooms were slightly on the small side, and did not match the quality of the rest of the building.
Spent three nights here with our classic car club. Restaurant staff friendly and efficient. The buffet style breakfast starts with a big plus - hot plates, yes, hot, not warm. Also another plus - although buffet style (scrambled egg etc), fried and poached eggs are cooked to order so no rubbery eggs! Also probably some of the best bacon we have ever been served. The evening meals were fine too - once again a big plus as the vegetables were served in very hot containers also the plates were hot, not warm. Room clean and comfortable. Perfect valley location with a canal nearby to explore. Would definitely visit again.
Did not communicate that our request was not met on arrival. Had pushchair and was not informed that we had no choice but to descend/climb stair to get to our room. Was moved rooms but was a VERY tight squeeze with a travel cot in room. The drains smelt in room. Heard what sounds like elephants walking in the corridor, and made the floor in room move as they walked by. Able to hear the television from a room down the corridor as well as anyone who spoke in the corridor. Probably would have been more comfortable to sleep on the floor than in the bed. Bed also seemed smaller than a standard double.
The hotel staff were wonderful and friendly, the room was really good and clean. Food was reasonably priced and the location was great for canal walks and to go into bath as well. lovely setting for the hotel and attractions.
Week end away with hubby, ideal location, situated only 4 miles from Bath city center . we enjoyed our stay very much , comfy beds decent room size and good breakfasts , could order extra ( like poached eggs wasn't on buffet but could still be ordered . Friendly staff , lovely surroundings.would definitely recommend.
Stayed for the second time . Plenty of parking set in nice location near Bath . Nice walks by canal nearby . Nice bar and lounge area . Good view from our room along the valley. Bedroom and ensuite fine . Overall a nice place to stay .
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Limpey Stoke, it is an impressive building at the top of a twisty driveway. The reception staff, waiters, bar staff and wedding staff were all really professional, polite and helpful. Our room, number 19, was warm, clean and comfortable. Breakfast on both mornings was just the best, loads of choice with great coffee. Would recommend at the drop of a hat !
Great hotel in rural location close to bath, clean and very friendly staff. Breakfast pastries were nice and fresh but the scrambled eggs were watery apart from that I will be sure to stay again as I loved the views from the bedroom.
We chose this hotel because of the grand appearance which did live up to expectation upon arrival. The reception, restaurant and bar were all lovely but sadly the room not so. We stayed in room 9 which was quite small but pleasant looking. But we could hear the kitchen fans in the evening, the room was utterly freezing, there was no view through the window and the toilet did not flush properly. There was also no bottled water in the room which we thought was wrong. Lastly, we could hear room 8s television throughout our entire time in our room. I appreciate the building is old and soundproofing probably not possible but this is something you should bear in mind if wishing to stay here. On the plus side, the hotel is not far from Bath centre but do be careful driving down the one track winding roads to get there!
Stayed here for one night after my brother's wedding. Hotel a bit tired in places - but remained shabby chic not shabby! Staff were amazing. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a fabulous wedding venue near Bath
Stayed for one night whilst visiting Bath. Very welcoming receptionist & management. We were allocated a nice room at the rear with a lovely view of the valley. There was a wedding taking place but we were not disturbed at all. Breakfast was excellent, very hot & good selection. Would definitely recommend & will be staying again.
I'm sorry to say this is the worst Best Western Hotel we have ever been to. The ones we use in France are fantastic and streets ahead of this one. We were not warned there was a wedding party on the Friday we came. There were no parking spaces and the din was awful. We entered to the smell of stale beer and found we had been allocated a tiny attic room on the third floor - despite booking well in advance. I assume all the decent rooms had gone to the party guests. The bed was uncomfortable and the room smelt of cheap male deodorant. We tried to sleep in the tiny double bed but were woken at 1 am by rowdy guests returning to their rooms. I had no idea hotels were still using 4'6" beds. I wish we had gone to Premier Inn instead! The next day there was a snow warning and we wanted to leave early and get home. Coming down at 7 am we were told breakfast didn't start until 8! We asked for coffee before the journey but were asked to pay extra despite the fact that we were booked in for bed and breakfast. After a bit of fuss came the only bright part of our visit. A delightful East European lady - I think called Gloria - apparently had an idea about customer service and filched us some coffee and warm croissants from the kitchen. We wandered briefly through the main reception rooms we had missed the night before and found the most awful vista of 1970's Britain with ugly wall paper and carpets, battered chairs and a few ghastly cheap prints on the walls. You could imagine you had time travelled back 40 years. Nothing would persuade me to go back here again.
We held our wedding ceremony, reception and evening function here last weekend. The setting is stunning and was truly beautiful in the snow that to greeted us and our guests. The whole function was amazingly planned and run by Karen their brilliant organiser who led us through every step of planning and on the day itself. The whole party and guests had an amazing time with brilliant food in a warm comfy setting. Nothing seemed too much trouble and we managed to put the whole thing together to a very high standard within 10 weeks after our original venue shutdown - very impressive! We were there for 3 very cold days (it snowed on two of them) and the rooms were a little ‘fresh' in the morning due to the extreme weather but it soon warmed up and 5 mins in the bar area in front of the fire soon fixed things. Maybe some rooms need a little TLC, but nothing too significant in our opinion. Service was excellent and prices were very reasonable considering the setting and proximity to Bath. Thanks to Karen and the whole team for a very special and memorable day! ????
We had originally booked a night in this hotel for the day of the really bad snow. When I rang to explain that the journey would be too treacherous to stay there the receptionist had no hesitation and offered us an alternative stay. This was despite the package I had booked suggesting there could be no cancellation. On arrival there was plenty of space in the car park and we were checked in promptly and given a very large room with two chairs and a desk nd a huge bed. Unfortunately due to the size of the room it was very cold so we rang the receptionist to ask what time the heating would be on. We were told 6pm but they asked if we would like a mobile heater. This was delivered promptly and it took the chill off the room. The radiator in the room never did work, despite telling reception twice more. If it had not been for this problem we would have given this hotel five stars. The shower was good and the big, white, fluffy towels were appreciated. The bar had a great atmosphere and there was a roaring fire. The service in the restaurant was good and we enjoyed the food. Value for money here was excellent and next time we are heading to Bath we will return here.
We stayed the evening here whilst visiting bath for a weekend. The property is in a beautiful setting and it was snowing this weekend which added to that. We were greater by a very polite man at reception. He made clear there was a wedding on but we were able to use all facilities still Including the bar. We did not use this and instead got a taxi to bath town for £15. The room was very clean and tidy and the best was exceptionally comfy. Our double was two singles put together but this gave no issues and it just mean there was lots of room. If visiting area again would definitely stay here again.
Where to start , we arrived on Friday to the rudest concierge I have ever met, we were not informed nor offered breakfast, we booked the superior room for two nights for my wife's birthday, the room was shocking, dated , the carpet dirty, no not dirty stained and looked filthy see pics, the chair had stains of what I cannot fathom , see pics, the shower was Luke warm at best, we decided to try breakfast in the restaurant which I have reviewed separately, for £12 it's a waste of money. This is not what we were expecting, I can only think the higher reviews were people on a wedding party of their head on processo.... don't waste your time and book here avoid at all costs.
Stayed here as a party of 8. Hotel is like a large country house set in a small hilly village. Its just outside Bath and is a few miles from a park and ride. We arrived early so had lunch in the bar - the sandwiches were large, fresh and delicious and were reasonably priced.We also had teas etc which are all served with homemade biscuits. The bar is not staffed and we had to ring for service but nothing was too much trouble for the waiter. Two rooms were ready so some of our party were able to book in. The rest of us asked if we could check in & collect keys later but the receptionist was quite rude saying no and didn't offer any explanation as to why not. All our rooms were on the top floor - its a bit of a warren with lots of little staircases but there were lots of signs. Our room was lovely with a large bed, decent furniture, good size TV and was spotless. The bathroom was also a good size with a bath although the floor was a little tatty & needed replacing. The shower was an electric one over the bath but what a disaster! It took ages to find a correct temperature & then it would go hot and cold -should haves just had a bath! The room had a small window and although we were comfy I think it could get very hot in summer. Breakfast was served in a beautiful room - mainly buffet but you ordered your eggs : the poached ones were perfect. There is plenty of parking and lovely views across the valley. It is a quiet hotel and I'm sure it has lots of staff but they aren't very visible - we had to ring at the bar and at reception several times for someone and had the distinct impression we were disturbing them , especially at reception and they could have been friendlier. There is a pub at the bottom of the drive which serves good home cooked food and there are plenty of walks in the area, especially near the canal.
Heating not working. Slept with coats over us for 4 nights. Inadequate room provided against hotel policy.3 elderly adults squeezed into Room 19 which they say was a family room. We could not move. (Nothing like photos on web). No wardrobe or drawers for clothes. Everything kept in our suitcases. Toiletries on floor in bathroom. Health & safety very poor e.g. 2 settees and stack of tables outside bedroom door, no safety handles on bath or wall. No bathroom heating. Very few hand rails - lots of steps. lead on small portable heater dangerous. Kettle on shelf nearly out of reach. No table service Had to buy our drinks at the bar downstairs and take to dining room table. Had to go downstairs to another room for our coffee - if any left. Nothing every replenished. Spills on breakfast tables never cleared. Festive decoration very sparse. No entertainment except a singer Boxing night. Noone ever at reception. This was Christmas,- you would never had known. All in all a total disaster. never again. Very poor management.
We booked this hotel because of its proximity to Bath, in particular the University, which is only a 5-6 minute drive. I called to say that we probably wouldn't arrive until after 10pm and the man on the phone said the reception would be closed but they would leave our key in an envelope at reception - which I thought was odd because most hotels have a 24 hour reception - but fortunately we were welcomed by a man at reception who basically did nothing but ask for my name and give me my key. He was pretty blunt and not very friendly. The room we were in (number 46) was extremely dated and below average. Though it was clean and relatively spacious our sleep was disturbed by the noise from surrounding rooms and the corridor, as well as the train line that passes. Windows and walls are paper thin. We were meant to have a standard double with a view but comparing other rooms (there was a large group of us staying) others had paid for single/twins that were larger and much nicer. Facilities were very basic and no plug sockets either side of the bed. The most disappointing this was breakfast. Firstly, we were due to be somewhere quite early both days and struggled to fit in a breakfast before our days out with breakfast starting at 8am -most hotels start breakfast at 7am even on a weekend - and on the first night of our stay they were late opening up the dining room. Second, the selection at breakfast was really poor. Cooked was okay, but buffet style and even at the start of service a little overcooked. There was no fruit selection and a very poor offering of cereal/pastries/yoghurt. If you paid for it with your room price still go but don't bother paying £12. Service was very slow and lacking in terms of refilling tea/coffee. What was also frustrating was that there was a menu that you could order from but only after the waitress cleared our plates did she point it out and offer to take an order from us. One stand out member of staff was the bar-tender on the Saturday night, he was by far the most friendly and attentive member of staff we encountered. This hotel was great in terms of location but is a poor example of a best western, we probably won't return and were pretty irritated after having paid £200 for 2 nights.
Nice Hotel in a quiet area with lovely views. Nice warm & clean room in a building with lots of character. Excellent breakfast with a good choice, friendly & attentive restaurant staff. Short walk to get bus to Bath or a short drive to Park & Ride.
We wanted to stay in Bath but found the prices so high we decided to stay 10 minutes outside and taxi into the City. We were going to the Rugby and wanted a night out in the City. The hotel is in a very quiet setting overlooking the river and railway, its very quaint and peaceful. Pub at the end of the drive is very olde worlde and basic but nice. Hotel was more than adequate for our needs, rooms were clean and tidy, large beds and nice view. Breakfast was a bit disappointing, but ok by hotel standards. We went to a local pub for a meal - Seven Stars which is well recommended, taxi was £12 and then the next day taxi to Bath was £15 - get the Bradford upon Taxi as the City ones seem to charge more.
Stayed for just one night. The hotel including the room was nice, clean and had a great view over the valley. The staff were attentive and friendly plus the food was good at both night and breakfast. Great location for visiting Bath.
On arrival had to wait 10 minutes to check in, as only receptionist was on the phone,behind a mirrored glass screen, csol no visual contact. Room and bed clean and comfortable, with ample electric sockets. Drain smell, which never completely disappeared, from bathroom and toilet pan not secured to floor. We felt lighting could be improved by dispensing with inefficient uplighters over bed and replacing with bedside lamps. These negatives not sufficient enough for us to interrupt our break with discussions with management, but feel some attention is require. On positive side, the variety and quantity at breakfasts were very good and we were impressed with the very efficient and friendly waitress. On the whole it was a value for money break (3 nights) and would stay here again.
We held our wedding at Limpley Stoke Hotel and we could not have asked for better service. Our wedding planner Karen was outstanding, she answered all of our questions and queries and made us very relaxed throughout the whole planning process. Karen ensured everything ran smoothly on the day and we barely knew she was present which demonstrates how efficient and effective she is at her job. It was amazing to see everything we had discussed in conversation with Karen over the past 15 month come to fruition just as we had envisaged. The staffing team were fabulous and the service was excellent. All our wedding guests commented on how lovely the hotel is, referring to the vintage and rural atmosphere. Thank you to Limpley Stoke for providing us with such a fantastic, perfect and memorable day!!!
Great stay for the money ! Clean rooms, comfy beds, great food, nice staff . Absolute bargain. The only negative was the shower wasn't great but we had a bath so that was a bonus. Stayed in hotels that cost three times this and not had such good facilities or service .
Tried to check in early around 12:45, as we wanted to get all that out of the way before we got a taxi into Bath centre but there weren't any rooms available yet. So we had a pint in the bar, the bar was very cosy, £4.20 for a pint. Asked again after an hour if we could check in now but still unable to. We were allowed to leave the car in the car park and go off on our days adventure. Taxi to Bath was £13 with Abbey Taxis. Got back around 8pm, checked in. There is a lift which was called in advance by an observant passing member of staff who saw us heading that way with our bags, very thoughtful. The same member of staff later served us in the bar. He was very friendly and chatty. We didn't spend too much time in the bar, we went to a pub just at the end of the drive called The Hop Pole Inn as it was a little cheaper. The exterior of the hotel is not very well lit but you can see where you are going, you just need to make sure cars in and out of the hotel can see you! Room was quite small but served it's purpose well for a couple just needing somewhere to sleep. It was stuffy, and for me to say that when i love being warm and usually complain I'm cold it must have been quite hot. We even opened the window in February! The walls are so thin though, i could hear the guests next door showering, the conversation she was having whilst she showered, i could hear the toilet being flushed all as if it was taking place in our room. I could also hear hoovering coming from somewhere. Check out wasn't until 11 but i was awake from 7am onwards because it was a little noisy, my partner however was undisturbed so i'm sure it just depends on how you sleep personally. I must compliment the time taken to improve the view from the window of the room. It should have looked out onto a drab roof and walls but instead the roof had been covered in artificial grass and there were some lovely tubs filled with flowers, it proves the hotel are thinking about what you see as a guest. The hotel is lovely and the staff i encountered very friendly, but nothing really stood out to make me want to return.
A little bit hard to find at night and no lift to get your bags up a winding staircase as the rooms are on the 1st floor and above a bit hard for older people like my sister and I as we are in the late 60's and had large bags over 30kg as we were traveling from Australia.No porters and no help was offered by the staff at reception.Room was comfortable but there was no internet in the early hours of the morning when I had to contact Australia re work,A light bulb was blown and was reported but was not replaced in by the time we left after 2days and 3 nights stay. Breakfast was ok but nothing fantastic.
I used to live in Bath & this hotel was always highly thought of, so I was looking forward to our 2 night stay for a family wedding. What a disappointment. The hotel was fairly clean, but very shabby & run down. We were checked in by a man with a strong accent & found it difficult to understand all that he said. We found our way to the room & within 5 minutes had a phone call to tell us that they wanted to move us as there was to be a wedding on the Saturday & it would be too noisy for us. My husband pointed out that we were there for the wedding. They then said that they needed the room for a family & would be putting in an extra bed. We later found that the room had been allocated to a couple at the wedding - NO CHILDREN! It was extremely hot in the room, but most of the windows wouldn't open as the paint had stuck them firmly closed. Part of the shower control was missing & there was a notice on the wall explaining how to work it, but without the hot & cold markings we had to figure it out for ourselves. We had a good night's sleep & went downstairs for breakfast. The waitress was the most efficient person in the building, & the breakfast was reasonable, although at the price charged I would have expected there to be some vegetarian alternatives. As I am diabetic, I had to eat a snack at lunch time. In order to be served at the bar we had to phone to place our order as the bar is not staffed. The sandwich was very good as was the wedding meal. The next morning the main rooms were being used for a wedding fair, so breakfast for the wedding guests was served in the bar. Unfortunately there wasn't room for everyone to sit down at the same time. When we sat down the table was full of dirty crockery. The member of staff pushed it all to the middle & squeezed in our crockery. We had to chase him up for some tea & coffee & before we had our cereal he announced that he would be clearing away the food [25 minutes before breakfast was due to finish]. By the time we went to check out, most of the staff were involved with setting up the wedding fair, so we felt as though we were just an inconvenience. My husband queried the bill as there was supposed to be a special rate for the wedding day accommodation. The receptionist said very bluntly that they only reserve 19 rooms & we were probably too late. My husband told her that we had booked in November, as soon as we received the invitation, but she made no attempt to check for us. I certainly would not recommend this hotel.
The hotel has lots of character and fantastic views. The bathroom was very small, with a tiny walk-in shower. The room itself was large enough, however the furniture was old. The elevator is also very small, so we ended up taking the stairs. The two members of staff at the front were both very serious and not that warm. It too us a long time to check-in and pay with our Best Western gift card. In the end, we left it with the receptionist to work out and she left it for us to pick up later. Overall, not an average hotel in a very nice location.
This was our second visit to the hotel as we loved the little village and the hotel seemed value for the price. On this stay, we came with our 9 week old baby. The hotel seemed to have had a little work which had been needed. We had a double room which had 2 twin beds pushed together which was absolutely fine, other than the ridge running down the centre of the bed which was a little uncomfortable (perhaps a mattress topper?). The room was good, spacious for our travel cot and good tea/coffee facilities and clean bathroom. We opted for breakfast, the waitress was lovely. The selection was good. Only comment about it....all the yoghurts were out of date. I had taken one and began eating, only to notice the date was out. I asked the waitress if she had any others, which she did, but was mortified! Not great. Glad I wasn't still pregnant. Also, the receptionist who checked us in was so lovely. She made a huge fuss of our little boy. The hotel building and grounds are gorgeous.
Very nice, typical and cozy hotel. Rooms are a bit small, but I liked it and surely they are very very clean. Shower is new. I really liked the old english details. Breakfast is good and rich, staff is very helpful and friendly. I had no problems with the nocturnal noise, there are 3 floors and many many rooms, I guess that few rooms could be a bit noisy due to the thin walls. Food at the bar is really enjoyable too. Very comfortable experience!
room service food was luke warm when arrived and took longer than was told and expensive ,but the location was ok and plenty of room to park .also i thought the resteraunt was expensive also but overall the hotel was good and i would stay again
The hotel is in a rather inaccessible position at the bottom of a steep windy hill which is not easy to negotiate in winter. Once there the staff are welcoming and friendly and the food is good. The bedrooms could do with some upgrading ,especially the heating which was haphazard, often freezing in the mornings. Our experience was not enhanced when the electricity failed one evening and we were without power for three and a half hours though the staff worked hard to ensure we had dinner ! Because of the steep approach to the hotel we were unable to get back to the hotel when there was ice on the road. Our coach had to return to Bath and find a different route.
Stayed for 3 nights end of November. No request too much. Lovely staff. Food excellent with plenty of choice, beautifully cooked and presented. Warm and comfortable with one of the best beds I have ever slept in! A little jaded in areas but for the money I couldn't fault it. Some rooms not conducive to those elderly with mobility problems as stairs involved.
Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Breakfast was exceptional, staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely return. Easy access to Bath as situated just on the outskirts of town. Around 10 minutes drive. Room pleasant and loung areas very nice especially if you like Oldy woldy Decor. Very comfy and homely.
Came here for 2 nights to enjoy the Bath Christmas market. It a less than 5 miles from Bath city centre which is about £13 by taxi. The hotel was clean well equipped and comfortable. The staff were friendly and polite. Would reccomend.
We stayed for one night so that we could visit the Christmas market in Bath. The hotel is an impressive building, with some outstanding views over the valley. Our room was very clean but in need of some tlc, as it was a bit shabby. The evening meal was excellent with a good choice of menu, well cooked, presented and served. Breakfast was good as well with a good choice of hot and cold food.
What a hotel. We stayed 2 nights for a friend's wedding, night number 1 in the bridal room (39) it was fantastic lots of space we had no issues getting ready in the morning with lots of people in the room. Lovely balcony was a great touch. Night 2 was not quite as pleasant the room was nice enough but the walls very thin so we could hear all the comings and goings of the other rooms. . I cannot fault the staff at all! They were helpful and polite and nothing was too much to ask. Breakfast the first morning was served to our room and was simply amazing not ing 2 we all ate in the restaurant and again the food was brilliant, tea and coffee served to the table. We also had dinner in the restaurant on our first night which was very nice. I would definitely return to stay again and if you are considering a wedding here I would highly recommend!!
A country house setting in beautiful countryside. My one night stay with breakfast was just what I wanted. Only 5 miles outside Bath in a peaceful room. I was not disturbed even though there was a wedding reception taking place the same evening.
Good:Staff where very friendly and helpful. The food was lovely. Great view from room. Bad: creaky bed that woke me and my partner up every time we moved, tv has for about 30 channels (mostly radio) and every 5 minutes would go all red, shower dipped every time you got in. The hair dryer you had to constantly hold a button for it to be in use which was more annoying then bad. I paid out for the executive room because it was mine and my girlfriends 3 year anniversary and the hotel looked lovely in the photos. When we got there we realised that it was more beautiful in person then On the pictures. We went to the reception and the women was very pleasant and helpful. We were room number 17 and I thought because I paid more for the executive room it would be amazing but really as soon as I stepped in I realised it wasn't what I had imagined and kind of regretted my choice. We knew that because it was an old building it might have some flaws but really everything that we found wasn't a hard fix and everything we did like was the charm of the building and the hospitality. In all we had a lovely trip away but the hotel wasn't anything special and defiantly wouldn't make a return visit and if I did wouldn't waste my money on the executive room.
We only stayed one night but it was so lovely. The building is beautiful and exceptionally clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was gorgeous and very reasonably priced. Our bed was massive and we had a great nights sleep. Would definitely stay again :)
The hotel is easy to find. It's maybe a little tired looking from the outside but the interior is a better standard. Had to change our room as the bathroom door would not close. Although no apology was offered we had no difficulty in changing to a better room. Room was clean and in good decor. Staff generally were polite and helpful, the breakfast staff were a cheerful start for the day. We will return but next time will make sure there are no functions as we had a rough evening from noisy inconsiderate wedding guests that were staying overnight, c'est la vie.
I recently stayed here with my mum whilst on our annual shopping trip to Bath. We had stayed here years ago and liked it and this time it was better than we remembered. Helpful staff and warm welcome. We stayed in a large twin room, we had phoned and requested one with extra room and good views as we like this annual trip to be a nice treat. This room (room 3) didn't disappoint plenty of space and lovely views out into the small garden and further looking onto the hills leading into bath. We had food in the bar rather than the restaurant and it was lovely I had fish and chips and my mum had pasta both good portians and very tasty Breakfast in the morning is a buffet with hot food, pasterues fruit and cereal again very nice. Can't wait to visit again
I arrived here on Saturday with my dad, as a treat for him as he had never been to Bath and from the moment we pulled up into the car park this hotel didn't disappoint. Firstly, when we arrived at reception to book in, the lovely lady who was there saw my dad had a stick and mobility issues and immediately (without making a fuss or making me feel silly) advised that the lifts only went to Floor 2, and our rooms were on the 3rd floor - straight away she disappeared into the back office, and returned having booked dad into a first floor room. I apologised as I hadn't read the small print that said about the lifts, but she was gracious and helpful and made us feel like valued guests right from the off. There was also a wedding on that Saturday - a notice on the entrance door confirmed this - but apart from sharing the bar area with various guests, there was no way we would have known - there was no late loud noise, no disruptive guests and no cause for concern at all. I had the beef and horseradish sandwich and with drinks this was really reasonably priced. In the evening we had dinner in the restaurant, and at £22 for two (OMG delicious) courses, this was really good value too. I had the beef medallions, cooked med rare to perfection, with rosti and veg and my dad had the cheese and leek tartlet.....I can eat a lot but these portions were very generous. We shared the honeycomb cheesecake, again a generous portion. Breakfast was equally as good, with a great selection and good value at £12. The room was comfortable, and I had an amazing view over the rolling countryside...it was perfect for relaxation.....and most importantly it was spotlessly clean. I'm lucky to have travelled a lot, and this is an incredible hotel, with wonderful staff in a great location. What the staff don't know is that my dad is unfortunately on borrowed time, and this will be his first and last trip to Bath, and thanks to everyone at this hotel it was incredibly memorable.
The property is in the small village of Limpley Stoke, about a 15 minute drive south from Bath, just off the main road to Warminster. The hotel is clearly sign-posted, just after you drive throught the village of Claverton. We managed to get a great advance rate of just £88 for 1 night, through the Best Western website. The hotel presents as an imposing property set on a hillside above Limpley Stoke and is accessed by a private drive, leading up from the village. There are several large car parks on site and we found little difficulty parking. On entering, you are in a long corridor, with residents lounge, two function suites, restaurant and bar leading off. The reception desk is mid-way along the corridor, next to the main staircase. Check-in was efficeint and we were given a complimentary upgrade to Room 4, on the first floor, above the main entrance. On entering the room, it was clear that it had been recently refurbished to a good standard. Three large Victorian sash windows, draped in quaint heavy curtains, had views over the valley. The design of the curtains was also reflected in the matching bed-throw and cushions. The queen bed was comfortable with crisp linnen and plenty of pillows. There were two bedside cabinets, two reproduciton easy chairs, coffee table and dressing table, with a further chair. The furniture was sympathetically reproduction period design, with matched the ambience of the property. In addition to two five-light ceiling chandeliers, there were two bedside lamps and a desk lamp, allowing a number of lighting modes to be created. The room had a large flat-screen TV with a range of freeview channels, a bluetooth soundbar to play music from your mobile phone, free WIFI, haridryer and telephone. The bathroom had a large walk-in shower, good lighting, heated towel rail, WC and a small glass shelf. There were plenty of fluffy white towels and a selection of complimentary toiletries, sewing kit and so forth. We dined that evening in the hotel's large and somewhat cavernous dining room. A bit too brightly lit. However, the menu and wine list were excellent and the waiting staff both courteous and efficient. Breakfast the next morning was taken in the restaurant and comprised a good range of hot and cold buffet items, with a menu of freshly prepared additional items (kippers, fried eggs, poached eggs etc) also available. On the evening we stayed, the hotel was hosting both a wedding and also a launch event. The property however is so large that no noise reached our first floor room. A very well-placed property to explore Bath, the nearby American Museum at Claverton, Longleat and the other attractive towns and villages in the area.
Excellent service with great views! Super relaxing and tucked away! Sebastian the French bartender was so funny and kind! He helped me brush up on my french! The staff were all great as well! Great food!
Very small room and even tinier bathroom. Walls are extremely thin resulting in me having no option but to listen to couples making the most of a hotel stay - thankfully my son is a deep sleeper! Breakfast was good. Not sure I would stay again given the choice of hotels nearby for similar money.
The staff were polite. Awesome French barman (sorry, forgot his name). Execute room was spacious with a balcony. Shower was weak. The door had alarms on them to let you know if you hadn't shut them properly. Breakfast was £12 each. The bar offers a tv, meals and water on tap. There's a bus service at the bottom of the road to get into Bath but it tends to run 15-30 mins late on a regular basis. There is a train station a 20 min walk away or you can get a cab for £12. Hotel has great views. It also has a lift.
We stayed here years ago and loved it's peacefulness. Unfortunately, this time was a different experience. If we had known that there was a wedding being held at the hotel, we wouldn't have booked. The noise from the guests, who were allowed to mill around in the hallway by the main doors, was, quite frankly, astounding. They had no thought at all for anyone else that might be staying there. We were in room 2, which was right above it all. We finally got off to sleep after 1am. In the morning, at breakfast, we overheard a wedding guest boast about the fact that she'd had a "Great nights sleep!" , which irked us even more! Luckily, there wasn't another wedding on that day, so the second night was better. When we were checking out, I told the lady about the hideous first night. Both her tone and facial expression suggested that she really didn't care....we certainly got the impression that a wedding party is way more important than a two night stay. If the hotel hosts weddings, they should at least put other paying guests furthest away from the over-bearing noise of the reception and inconsiderate, drunken guests! Really, really disappointing.
Five nights in cosy comfort. Lush valley view from top floor. Comfortable king bed with room made up each day. Lounge and bar with elegant tall windows and gracious entry area. Reception rather empty each time I pass by. Third floor room access was by lift to second floor and stairs to the third floor. Fortunately help with luggage was offered By the reception staff on check-in and Was gratefully accepted by me. Passing trains warn of their approach using their horn which sounding like a notification on my phone was a little bit disconcerting at times. Soon got used to that sound though. Easy car parking at the hotel. Roads in the area can be very narrow so using a small car will help reduce stress levels as well as driving cautiously around the corners and up and down very steep hills. The bathroom ensuite facilities were all fine with efficient shower and hot Water for the bath. Would definitely choose to stay here again for visiting beautiful bath and family nearby. There is so much to do in Bath and around the area that it is good to allow as many days as you can for your visit. Especially true if you want days out shopping, sightseeing and chilling out. Photo of nearby canal. Access for walks for keen hill walkers, runners. Love Bath and Limpley Stoke
A lovely building in a great setting a bit tricky to get in and out of (narrow roads), but just needs some TLC. Room was ok but dated and needs a make over, lick of paint and new carpet a must, the bed was very firm not a great help with my back ache. The bathroom could also use the same make over, things showing signs of use. We eat in restaurant on first night, which was ok but sauces that came with main course were tasteless very poor, I did tell the waiter who was unsympathetic and said he would let the chef know, hmmmmm no response from kitchen!!!!!!! We also ordered wine with our meal, that too was poor French shiraz avoid. The bar is quaint but little atmosphere, and poorly staffed, had to ring reception for attention, phone on bar for this purpose but be prepared they don't always respond straight away. I would stay here again but rooms need attention and if update was completed sympathetically it would be a very nice hotel.
We stayed one night in this hotel as a party of fifty people, mostly elderly ladies. Another large coach load of people werein the hotel at the same time. Our arrival had been plann and we were accommodated quickly and politely. Our room was od a reaonabe size, bath tub with hot water, flat sreen tv and good wi-fi speed.There was adequate choice of food on the Dinner menu and the Buffet Breakfast was moret han adequate. In the evening before Dinner the bar was noiy (poor acoustic): the drinks were horrendously expensive. All i all a vry good experience
Plenty of parking here. First impressions when you see the hotel is that it's rather grand but that soon changes once inside. Check in speedy and no issues . Downstairs area nice and elegant . Can't always get a drink as the bar is unmanned and you need to ring for service . Sometimes he came , other times we gave up ! My room was on the first floor - small and well worn . Carpet frayed- cracked glass in the window. Shower but no bath . Nothing major just needs updating but I guess some residents may like it that way. Woke up both mornings by the sound of the trains about 4.30am . You can hear them clearly from the front of the hotel even if the window is closed . Spotlessly clean tho . Breakfast good but had to wait 6/7 mins to see anyone to seat us . Buffet style with loads to choose from costs £12 . Cracking pub just 2 mins walk away- good beer and even better cider. All reasonably priced . Lovely food as well and great host behind the bar. Can imagine it being a great venue for weddings etc- I may have just been unlucky with my room as I did book it rather late .
We enjoyed a couple of nights here where we had a meal the first night which was ok. When we were there, it was very quiet with not much atmosphere, especially in the bar, so we enjoyed an evening in the pub at the bottom of the drive.
Decor is a bit tired, but it's clean enough and comfortable. Resturant is good, but too expensive for this sort of hotel. Parking is free and location quiet. Bar ok, WiFi ok. Nice pub nearby. Good value for Bath.
This hotel is in a quiet and beautiful part of Bath. It's a little tricky to find but well worth a stay. The staff are super friendly and helpful and the rooms are comfortable and cosy. The only reason I wouldn't give it five stars is because you share the bar with wedding guests which makes it difficult to have a nice relaxing drink in the evening if there is a wedding on (which there was when I stayed). That's a pretty small reason, however, and the hotel is lovely overall!
Clean, comfortable, good food, lovely staff and amazing views. Could maybe do with a little bit of updating but all in all a great hotel. Only negative is car parking. There were weddings on both days we stayed and we had real problems finding a parking space.
My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights on a recent visit to England and Scotland. Although the building itself looks quite stately as you approach from the street, our first impressions at the front desk were less than friendly. Unfortunately while trying to find the hotel the gps in our car and on my phone had directed us to a private residence behind the hotel property where the rather annoyed homeowner appeared (who has hotel guests frequently drive into her driveway at all hours of the day and night) and asked us to tell the hotel manager to change their postal code, something she said she'd asked them to do on numerous occasions. She was understanding after that and gave us directions to the hotel. When we arrived at the hotel two minutes later and relayed the homeowners message to the woman at the front desk she literally rolled her eyes and said 'she's not a very nice person. We've already changed our postal code'. There was no 'thank you, we'll look into that'. When I showed her on my phone that google maps had directed us to the private residence she turned on her heel and disappeared behind a screen at the desk, talking I assume to someone about the gps/postal code issue. She never smiled throughout this exchange with us, but did manage to tell us we were too early to check into our room. When we asked about places to eat in the general area she mentioned a pub near the hotel but said 'they aren't very friendly in there'. We ended up eating at that pub both nights and although the decor was sparse the owners were friendly and helpful and the food good. Apart from feeling generally unwelcome from the outset at this hotel our room and bathroom were cramped. It was located next to the main staircase which was well used during the night and creaked with each step. Our window view looked out over the smoking area for the staff which didn't help matters. Breakfasts were average, nothing extra. Overall, a beautiful building from the car park but front desk staff need a few pointers on how to behave in the competitive hospitality industry. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
I initially placed this review under restaurants in Limpley Stoke. What I said is pretty well true of the restaurant too (except for the draft beer comment). So below is what I intended for the whole hotel experience! I came to this hotel as part of a group of 22 friends in a walking group. The staff were excellent and efficient and the facilities were generally good. A decent draft beer in the bar would have been a benefit! The hotel is in an old building and the rooms are many different sizes. So if you're lucky you'll get a nice big room, otherwise one that is cosy but adequate. We all had a great stay here!
Myself and my partner were staying here for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding near Bath. Check in was fine, we then reached our room...! We were staying in room 36, it looks NOTHING like the pictures. It was small and pokey, extremely dark and right outside the stairs and lift. It was very loud every time someone walked past. I went to reception to ask whether we could move rooms, the receptionist clearly had an attitude problem, huffed and puffed, no apology and just simply said we couldn't move. We ended up staying in the room, and had about 5 hours sleep across the 2 nights. We will not be staying here again and definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The hotel is dated, creaky and the receptionist we had was just unhelpful and disinterested. Really disappointed that it cost the same price as the Hilton and we didn't stay there. Avoid avoid avoid!
So I chose this hotel to begin with because if the picture....I thought it would be fun. This place was really great! My husband and I came here with his parents and we only stayed 1 night....should have stayed longer...next time we come to England we will know. The rooms were clean and the staff was amazingly helpful.
My daughter married here. The ceremony was outside, luckily in glorious sunshine. Lovely outside areas for photographs. Reception room looked lovely. Food was fantastic as were the staff. No fuss, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. Stayed the night and had a clean, comfortable room with amazing views over the valley. Very nice breakfast with plenty of choice. I would highly recommend this hotel as a wedding venue. Thanks to all.
The hotel is a Georgian building and some of the original character has been preserved. It has lovely grounds and a nice entrance hall, there is a lift and is fairly wheelchair friendly although due to the age of the building some floors may be uneven. The hotel is about 7-8 miles from central Bath. We were called the day before our arrival to be told that 3 adults could not share a room, we explained that one of the adults would be our 16 year old son, and the person who called us advised he would check and call us back. We heard nothing more. Upon arrival we were told our booking could not be found and we had to wait a while whilst they searched for our booking, eventually we were found and we checked in nothing was mentioned about our 16 year old sharing a room. The room was a double but they had put two double beds in it so it was a bit cramped and very warm. However it was clean and had all the usual amenities.tea coffee hot chocolate in our room clean bathroom with shower etc. We did check the menu which looked reasonable but we were heading out to eat. We did open a tab however for drinks in the bar after dinner and we assumed this would be on a pay as you go basis in the end we paid cash at the bar, however we noticed £30 had already been taken from our account. We were told in the morning it would take 30 minutes to cancel this and then later we were advised it could take up to 5 working days, Be aware of this as it was not fully explained to us. I did not try breakfast so cannot comment but the dining room looked bright and clean. There is an old pub directly outside the hotel grounds which is useful if you do not want to drive into bath but want a change of scene. There is free parking although the car parks get very busy. All in all a pleasant enough hotel.
This Best Western Hotel is beautifully set in a quiet location in the countryside, about 15 minutes drive from Bath. The building itself is pretty. The service at reception was fast and efficient. Our room was kind of small and even though clean it looked a little dated, particularly the carpet. The bathroom shower had low water pressure and ran very slowly which was a little annoying, especially after a long day when you want to take a quick shower. The parking at the hotel is free. We have stayed at better Best Westerns, however, I recommend this hotel because of its good value and location.
We visited in the weekend of the tenth. We understand this is a wedding hotel but like the setting and spend most of our time in bath which is a ten min drive. We visited this hotel two years ago and thoroughly enjoyed our time here hence why we visited again. The hotel is still as it was and our room was to a fair stand. The tea shelf was very mucky with tea stains up the wall. As stated in our reviews there us no view. I have no problem with there being no view however the mess was an issue. A hotel of this size and part of a chain really doesn't have an excuse for not sorting it out. The area could easily be tidied and made nicer but I suspect noone can be bothered. Breakfast food was fine but the drinks were poor. Got chocolate tasteless and fruit tea our of date! We probably would look to stay elsewhere as we love Bath and intend to return but not to this hotel. The most disappointing thing is that I filled out a feedback form and I haven't heard one thing back. I explained my issue with the view and lady on reception said 'oh well' had they responded to my feedback I could have given it a three however to be ignored shows how little customer service they offer and therefore I feel a poor rating is fair.
A lovely setting and I had paid extra for a room with a view. I stayed one night with the intention of visiting Bath but I arrived later than I had planned (see other reviews for the type of roads in the area) so just went for a walk in the area. I had paid on my Best Western travel card when I booked but at the reception I was charged again although this was corrected later. My room was fine and luckily I am fit enough to crawl under the desk/table to access the socket although I don't know if the lead from the hair dryer would be long enough. The bathroom was compact but included the requested walk-in shower so was fine in this respect although the water pressure was not very high. The view was lovely and the sun shone through the window in the morning. Breakfast was ok and I was sat in a different room from the evening meal. The dining room was rather soulless and seemed to be set up so that it could be speedily rearranged for one of the weddings which I understand the hotel is popular for. Coffee on the terrace after breakfast was also a popular spot for everyone and lovely in the warm, autumn sunshine prior to my departure. Despite the challenging roads in the area (and the rather steep drive) I would like to return again and use the very useful bus stop to visit Bath.
Getting to this hotel was slightly challenging as the roads of Bath are interesting to say the least. Pulling up the hotel is beautiful, and peacefully located on a hill. Check in was a breeze, receptionist was welcoming and friendly. We requested a top floor room and that's what we got, the elevator only goes to the 2nd floor though so beware. Room was small and comfortable, bed was soft and bathroom was clean and adequate. We forget tooth brushes and didn't have wash cloths in the room, but receptionist was more than accommodating to provide these to us. Hotel is situated about 20 minutes away from bath by bus ride, but bus stop was close to hotel and easy to get to. Spent the evening in Bath and returned to the hotel after dark, but felt safe throughout. Parking lot was large and lighted. Would love to return here and stay again!
We stayed for one night. I had requested a room on a top floor away from noise and that is kind of what we got. The room was fine, huge bed that was really comfortable and nice recently upgraded bathroom. We had dinner in the hotel which was good, can't fault the food or the service really. Waiters were friendly. There was a wedding on which meant that the bar was pretty much taken over by the wedding party and lots of children so we weren't able to enjoy the bar as we would have liked to. We just stayed in the restaurant instead. We would definitely return as we found it overall to be good value for money and we will be visiting Bath regularly to visit family who have recently moved there.
Excellent service, great food in the restaurant. The location is great for visiting bath. Room was upgraded and very pleasant and spacious. Service in the bar and restaurant was a little bit slow but worth the wait
We visited this hotel for a family wedding. The. Venue is fantastic and the staff welcoming. Our room was on small side for a family of 4 but adequate. Food and drink was good. Lovely views and great pub opposite.
Staff are pleasant and helpful, but few and far between. Breakfast is a basic affair with no fresh fruit available. Coffee and tea in rooms is cheap catering company rubbish. Wifi is dismal, it can be barely picked up in the rooms. Beds are lumpy and uncomfortable, ventilation in the room is by opening a window however a train track runs close enough to hear, when a freight train rumbles past at 520am you know about it. Not suitable for business travellers based on poor quality wifi
cant fault the hotel ,yes a few issues but this is a 3star not a 5 star hotel ,having said that our room 17 was fantastic large cleanbright and airy ,plenty of room and cupboard space lovely 4 poster bed tv.tea coffee,etc,stayed for my son and daughter in laws wedding 24,25 aug 2017.everything was great only gripe not enough bar staff on ,but they coped well ,staff were lovely and friendly ,breakfast food was plentyful and varied .something for everyone.,the wedding went without a hitch ,well done to all the staff etc,the ground were well kept etc and all in had, a great couple of days was had by all ,would i stay here again ,without a doubt ,and would recommend this hotel ,dont forget its not a 5 star hotel ,but could be with a few upgrades etc ,local for the area and a few coach party,s staying at the hotel,dont be put off by some of the reviews ,they are people personal opinions ,me i am fussy but didnt have many issues here ,so go and enjoy and email me forany quireies etc
Enjoyed our visit to the Limpley Stoke hotel,quite a way out of Bath,we had a nice room clean and comfortable, with a great walk in shower,nice view,we enjoyed the breakfast and the evening meals at the hotel they were well cooked and good quality,breakfast is buffet style,but eggs and other things are cooked to order,so if you want eggs or kippers etc,you order from the waiter,the only complaint we had was the price of drinks at the bar,no wonder the bar area was empty after dinner,the little pub at the bottom of the lane was much cheaper and did well from the hotel guests.
This is a great hotel to stay in, we stayed from 21/08/2017 till 25/08/2017 and found the staff to be wonderful, the food was very nice and the room was glorious, the hotel is set in magnificent grounds and the hotel catered for our every need, I would recommend this hotel and go back again.
This hotel is beautiful from the outside and completely fits the atmosphere of the area. Unfortunately, there was no air conditioning in our room and the temperature was high in July. We wanted to stay 2 nights, but it was too hot to sleep. The staff was kind and did bring fans. The view from our window was unpleasant, garbage cans and smoking staff. We definitely did not get the room with the view. I would rate this hotel lower, but it is in a beautiful area. It has enormous potential.
This was our third visit and yet again we had a very comfortable stay. We had a spacious corner room on the 2nd floor, which was quiet and had a beautiful view of the valley. The location is great - 10 minutes drive from Bath city centre, but in lovely countryside - easy access but not overpriced. Excellent value for a 3 star hotel. What's more the staff are really helpful and pleasant and can't do enough for you. It's a 3 star hotel in a 5 star location. For us this hotel has character, the food is really good and reasonably priced, and you are made to feel welcome, which is everything we look for.
I can't say this is a great hotel, espcially because it's a little bit old, the furniture and the carpet looked old. It's located 10 minutes away from Bath, and it can be hard to find the property, since the streets around are very narrow and there was no sign of the hotel. You need to get here by car, otherewise there is no way you get here by train. I got a room with a nice view of the mountains, but there was weird smell, like the room had not be open in months.... The window can not be opened. There is plenty os parking lot for free. WiFi is free as well.
Loved the hotel as soon as we stepped inside - Agatha Christie film set sprung to mind! Very friendly staff on reception each time we spoke to them - thank you for the extra decaff teabags! In fact all the staff we met from the restaurant to the bar and the room staff were very pleasant. Our room was on the 2nd floor - Room 25 - and our view from the window was out across the valley. Large room with comfortable beds; bright and airy; bathroom was nice and clean. Although we didn't watch it much we liked the larger than usual hotel TV! Breakfast - varied menu although I stuck to poached eggs which were always done to perfection! Dined in the restaurant twice and both times we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and desserts! As mentioned on their website the hotel is a popular wedding venue and in fact there were two weddings whilst we were there, but once in our room we couldn't hear the music from downstairs so were not disturbed. Personally I cannot recommend Limpley Stoke highly enough and wish to thank all the staff who made our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed just for 1 night and had to ask for a room change in order to avoid looking at the garbage bins and unacceptable mix of furnitures. We got a better room, but some light bulbs were missing. The staff handling our request was helpful, but not friendly. The piano player at the lobby hit the wrong tunes quite often, the food in the restauranr was OK, the service staff excellent. That's why we are giving 3 points.
upon arrival man at reception waa very vague and didnt explain breakfast times or location. bed was uncomfortable, wish we were informed we were in a fire exit room as room was hot and was unable to open window due to metal stairway leading to window! emergency light on in room - hard to ignore the light. obviously staff rooms above as at 3am they were banging around and slamming doors. everytime someone walked you heard it.plug sockets on the ground not enough room to plug in any appliances. would not stay here again was not worth the money! my back is still hurting from the bed.
Its in a lovely spot outside bath but served with a half hour local bus a few minutes walk down a hill which you can get a £4 day ticket or a £8 which 5 adults can ride on this bus takes into the center of bath The reception rooms and the dining room are big and cosy food is good and you can eat well for under £20 there is a pub a few yard down the road which sold food we didn't use but appeared serve pub grub Breakfast is £12 if not included in your stay we didn't have it Our Room and shower room where a good size three star rooms clean and tidy and comfy bed tea and coffee with mugs not cups bonus there are fair amont of stairs as its an old building and lift only goes up to second floor we on third but they where very willing to have someone help with luggage The reception and staff very helpful and friendly I will be going back sometime soon
Only stayed one night. Hotel setting was really nice. Wondered where we were going following sat nav but found it down quite a steep hill. Reception a bit in personal although they were dealing with a big wedding. This hotel does have weddings at the weekend so it was too noisy to eat in the restaurant or go in the bar so we went out into Bath for a meal, struggled too Park when we came back as no where else other than the hotel parking. They do advise you of the weddings though. Our room was small at the back of the hotel overlooking the smelly bins. Had to keep the window closed. The big bed was comfortable though.
We stayed this weekend for my daughters hen party and was pleasantly surprised, the surrounding views are beautiful, it was lovely and clean and the staff were all efficient and helpful!! It's not too far into Bath but out of the city centre!! I would definitely recommend and when I go back to Bath I will stay again!
We stayed in room 39 which was very nice and big and the bed was very big. The shower was rubbish though - nothing more than a dribble, no pressure and no bath as alternative. The room has a little balcony and the views from the room were lovely, but because there was a wedding reception downstairs in the garden we didn't feel comfortable using it as we would be directly above the guests and on full view. We knew that the hotel was popular for weddings and didn't think much of it, but would advise people to check if any weddings taking place at time of your stay if you want to sleep! Guests were running around and shouting through the hotel corridors until quite late at night. Apart from that we had a lovely stay and we spent most of the time in Bath's centre - it was very easy to get Uber taxi into and back from Bath.
We stayed here as we were celebrating my parents 60th birthdays and it was around a 20 minute drive to Longleat and around a 40 minute drive to Stonehenge (although traffic at Stonehenge does make this a little longer). The building itself is very lovely looking, tucked away (note there are two entrances, one is fine, the other is very steep, so some cars may want to avoid this) and has nice views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. Check-in was fine (perhaps a little too formal), but never-the-less polite and informative; everyone else we met on reception was very friendly. Rooms were a comfortable size, with plenty of storage space, lighting, sockets and a nice bathroom. We were on the third floor and the room was very hot, but you could open the window quite a lot and there was a fan, we found so long as the window was left open it wasn't too bad. The double bed was two beds put together and there was quite an obvious dip in the middle. It was quite difficult to get the shower screen resting on the bath. Towels were fab, huge, fluffy ones. Hot chocolate in the rooms was a nice touch! Breakfast was of a very good standard, including hot, cold and extras made to order. Dinner was fantastic, it did take quite a while, but only because everything is clearly made from fresh and it isn't cheap, but no more than you'd expect to pay at a hotel and I would say definitely worth the price; the waiting staff were excellent too. The bar was well stocked (although a few local ales and ciders wouldn't have gone a miss). Overall a very enjoyable stay which I would recommend!
We stayed in room 39 which was classed as an executive room. Really nice outlook and the room and facilities were excellent. We even had a private balcony area off the room. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. We have friends who live in Bradford on Avon so didn't eat at the hotel apart from breakfast, which was a buffet style and very good. The hotel is in a great position and the nearby canal footpath will take you to Bath or Bradford on Avon. I wouldn't hesitate to book this hotel and room again.
Fantastic hotel, great parking and surrounds. Just down the road great little pub but also a little phone box where you can trade reading books -fantastic idea. Great breakfast. Comfortable room, lovely walking area.
We stayed here the night after my brothers wedding the beds were so comfortable and the rooms were well equipped. My parents stayed nights and had the afternoon tea they said it was amazing as well as the breakfast.
Attended as a wedding guest last weekend. Room was clean and bed was amazingly comfortable. I think £90 for room only was a bit expensive for what we got. The only downside was the room was VERY hot and there were no blackout curtains so we woke up at 6am as soon as the sun came up!
We stayed on the 18 July for one night , 2 rooms. It was the night before my daughters graduation from Bath Spa University. We stayed so as to have time in the morning to get ready, stress free, and get to Bath early to do all we had to do in preparation for the graduation. Come the morning when I went to have a shower, there was no water, I went to my daughters room, and she had no water either. I went to reception to be told there was a burst pipe somewhere outside, and Wessex water were dealing with it and it was out of their hands. There was no apology, no concern, and I was later told by someone I should have demanded a refund, but at the time I had more important things on my mind, otherwise I would have demanded a refund. It marred our day, my wife and daughter could not wash there hair, or shower, and it was such an important day for us. Bitterly disappointed with them.
We stayed here 13th & 14th July for a friends wedding. Beautiful location, family room plenty big enough, clean, tidy, breakfast was good (not a massive variety of cereal for kids) restaurant food delicious. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a wedding or a few days away.
I stayed for 2 nights with 2 girl friends whilst visiting Bath. We booked in for bed and breakfast, which was extremely competitively priced in comparison to other hotels in the area. We shared a room, which although compact, was perfect for our needs. The view down the valley was beautiful, you do hear the trains going past, but they didn't disturb us unduly. The beds were comfortable, the room & en-suite were spotlessly clean, with large, good quality towels. All of the staff were helpful and friendly, however Sebastian the barman really added to the experience. His humour and banter was entertaining, but always at a professional level. We ate in the restaurant on one evening and the food was delicious and well priced. Food at breakfast was plentiful and of a good quality, again the waiting staff were friendly and attentive. The only negative was the water pressure from the shower and the fact that the temperature of the water fluctuated from very cold to very hot indeed. This was reported to reception and we were told that it would be investigated. The hotel is a typical country house style, which we really liked and it is set in a beautiful location. A taxi into Bath cost between £12 & £14 and took about 15 minutes into the centre. We all enjoyed our stay and I would definitely return if in the area.
My wife and I stayed at this pleasant hotel outside of Bath. It is approx 15-20 mins drive into Bath, but a lot cheaper than similar hotels in the city. It's a nice hotel but a bit old. The room was comfortable but really need aircon. The staff were fine and the breakfast outstanding.
Was here on coach holiday with friend. Staff were very friendly and food was good. Room was adequate, with large window which we were able to open wide. Bathroom was little on the small side with small step in middle, which we kept forgetting was there, oops. Overall we had a good 5 days and would visit again but not in that room.
We stayed here back in February and enjoyed our overnight stay. the only real problem we encountered during our stay was actually on check in and it was with a staff member who appeared to be quite rude and a little abrupt which did annoy us somewhat at the time, but we did speak to this staff member again during our stay and have to say that she was lovely the next few times we spoke with her. Our room was on the first floor and although quite small, it was very comfortable and did have everything we needed for an overnight stay with all of the usual hotel room facilities available. There is a bar and restaurant on site and we did have a drink here but did not dine. The drinks were very reasonably priced though and there was a large selection available. At the bottom of the hill on the approach to the hotel there is a local pub which we dined in and found the food to be very nice and very reasonably priced. The hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the hills and river and is within easy reach of Bath and all of it's sights and attractions so it makes an excellent base when looking to explore the city but not actually stay within it. All in all we had a pleasant stay here and would stay here again if we were in the area.
The building is beautiful, but inside everything is old and creeky. I didn't mind that until I saw how small our room was. Still, I could live with it until I turned on the shower. Good pressure at the spigot, abysmal pressure at the shower head. When I'm paying US$100/night, I don't want a shower that takes longer to rinse off than it does to bathe. If my wife, with her full head of thick hair, had shampooed that morning, we would still be there trying to get the soap out.
Stayed here with a couple of colleagues and all are in the same agreement this place is set in a beautiful location....but the place could do with a huge overhaul, my room the windows were painted shut so the room was extremely hot. Shower was awful no pressure what so ever and the room was very drab and dated. Check in we were met by a women who thought she was some sort of a comedian! Just a bad experience all round. Some staff couldn't even manage a hello! The only one I came across that was just lovely was an older lady who served us at breakfast and she couldn't do enough for us. Ate twice in the restaurant as there is only one pub in walking distance, my food was OK ish, not the best I've had but ok! My colleague had mussels one night and the chef sent the dish out with no sauce on, the waiter returned the dish and 2 minuets later it was back with what can only be described as dishwasher water! I actually tried it as I couldn't believe how much he was moaning....every right too it was horrid. Check out was smooth, no problems. When ordering drinks / food against your room they do not ask for a signature and we're proper rude when we requested to sign our bills (company paid) Location is at the bottom of a very steep drive (sat nav access) so go steady although there is another way to access the hotel worth checking Google Maps prior to travelling. Would we stay again....No! There is another Best Westen about 20 minuets away where we normally stay which is so much better than Limpley, and the staff are great there.
Lovely room. The building is very old and the floor in the room was a little uneven, but it had character. Breakfast (buffet) was very good and food nice and hot. The local area is very pretty and there are good views from the hotel gardens, and there were from our room.
We stayed at the hotel courtesy of a free nights accommodation offer from N POWER. And we are so glad we did. The surroundings were lovely and peaceful and the hotel itself was very impressive, without being overpowering. Our room was on the second floor, accessible by a lift. It was well equipped and the bathroom, although small was clean and everything worked. The view from our room down the valley was wonderful and once we had got used to the trains running past, was part of the charm. We had a very good dinner in the evening celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary and breakfast the next morning was good too. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed at this hotel hoping for a good night's rest before my charity Cotswold walk but I left very tired and dissapointed. The hotel itself is in a lovely setting and looks nice inside. However the room booked was very much smaller than the one I booked and it was very dated. The mattress was awful. Felt like I was sleeping on a blow up bed. Everyone either my husband or I moved the other person would be rolled around. Absolutely terrible. We got this room on a cheaper deal £92 but I wouldn't pay £60 for it again. Got about two hours sleep. Note to the hotel owners. Spend some of that over priced rates on new mattresses for your customers.
This hotel is beautiful from the outside, but old and dated inside. The disabled parking space was out of use as there was a bollard there and so I had to park elsewhere. Very difficult to get in, cannot get through the single front door in a wheelchair and the bell to ask someone from reception to come and help was not working. A kind man helped me get in. Also, 2 sets of 2 steps to get into the dining room for breakfast. Luckily I can use one leg and my crutches so I did to get into breakfast but was not comfortable without my chair. The room I was in was old and tatty and I had to try and pull an old oil radiator into the room to use it as it was cold. Then, had the strangest shaped and tasted steak I have ever had, not sure if it was a real one!
Received a really warm welcome - really enjoyed our stay . Pretty location and friendly staff. We had nice meal in the garden overlooking the valley . Our room was very nice although being on the third floor and with weather it was extremely hot and we did need to use fan provided.
Lovely grounds, breakfast was ok, we went at 9am, cooked breakfast was dry and other things were running out. . Room very nice. Went to the pub for lunch at bottom of lane, noise at the hotel was minimal,
This is promoted as an Edwardian style building from the 1700's, which it is. The exterior is beautiful and the common areas on the first floor share a rustic elegance with the exterior. The rest of the place is another story. Our room was on the top floor. The elevator takes you to the floor below with several stairs to navigate to get to where our room was located. We were on a three week trip with normal luggage for such a journey and our only option to get our luggage to our room was to lug it up the stairs ourselves. Not a great option for two Seniors after a full morning of activities and drive in Cardiff. The worst part was that the room was not air conditioned. The temperature outside was unusually warm for the time of year, and our room was boiling to the point that one was sweating immediately after taking a shower. We left a window open and had them bring up a fan which made the night bearable. The hallways were cool, so apparently there is air conditioning in some of the hotel. The finish of the upper floors with tacky carpet and plain paint does not live up to the potential. This could be a great place if they would invest in decorating the upper halls, properly cool the entire hotel, and provide assistance with luggage. I will say that the bar was nice and we did have a very pleasant time sitting outside with a drink and enjoying the surroundings. I would go back for a drink, but would not stay there again.
Beautiful setting for the hotel and really enjoyed the cold beer looking out over the garden and beyond. Dinner was good too, smoked Salmon and prawns, followed by pork fillet and plenty of veg! Rooms a little tired but still comfortable and roomy! Enjoyed my stay!
We only booked a one night stay in this hotel for a wedding the other side of Bath as we were not happy with the inflated prices being quoted for hotels nearer the centre of Bath, what a lovely surprise we had. We all agreed that it was a real shame that we had not been able to stay longer. The service was excellent from the minute we booked in from every member of staff that we encountered. There was also a wedding at the hotel, which meant that the bar area was pretty busy, but again the staff were excellent offering to take our food and drinks order and deliver it to another lounge area so that we did not feel overcrowded. The small lunch that we had was delivered promptly and was good value for money, presented well. If I have one criticism, the Chardonnay was quite poor quality, but drinkable. The receptionist kindly organised a taxis for us (be sure to insist that they do not use V-cars). The rooms are well appointed with everything that you would expect from a hotel of this period, the beds though are amazing. We had a double which my partner and I agreed was the most comfortable bed we had slept in for ages, Premier Inn take note. Breakfast buffet was very good, we were seated promptly and our order for tea or coffee was taken immediately. The choices available was excellent, and the quality of the sausages was very good (our measure of a quality breakfast), the boil in the bag kippers not so. Our only comment would be that we should have asked as soon as you we settled down if we wanted to order any of the non Buffett items , which include all eggs other than scrambled, as our order was not well delivered. Overall we were extremely pleased with our visit, only sorry we could not spend more time with you. Just remember this is a beautiful period building, it is not a purpose built plastic and glass B & B, it is quirky and not free of a few scrapes and dents, but has character. Well done.
The drive to this place, in the middle of nowhere, was a bit of a nightmare as its down tiny single lane roads & signage on the roads would help. The staff are great, even took our heavy luggage up to the top floor for us. Being the top floor the rooms were hot but nice. Breakfast was as much as you could stuff in, buffet style. Good clean rooms & quiet.
We just loved the old world charm of the hotel. On arrival we were greeted by friendly staff and helped with our bags to our room. The room was huge with a large bathroom and lovely fluffy towels.The bed was very comfortable and the bed linen spotless. The views were stunning. Breakfast was amazing and the staff friendly and helpful. The only complaint we have is that 2 nights were not long enough.
We had such a lovely stay with you after celebrating our wedding anniversary in Bath. We ate in the hotel bar, and we were both really impressed by the quality of food. I couldn't finish all of mine due to ordering too much, but you could taste the quality and love that had gone into cooking it. The same with breakfast. There was no scrimping on the bacon and it was all hot and great quality. All the staff we encountered were so friendly and helpful, we cannot fault them! Now for the downsides everywhere has them) the bathroom was small and the bet not hugely comfortable, but it did not ruin our stay. We could hear guests walking along the creaky floor but it's an old building it's nothing we haven't encountered before. When we arrived in our room there was mud on the bedsheets and it looked like pawprints. A little kitty likes to sneak in and have a nap on the bed. We reported it straight away and our sheets were changed promptly and the manager offered us a free round of drinks at the bar. It looks like (from other reviews) some people do not report issues straight away but please, if you have an issue don't wait until check-out to report it. Give the staff a chance to put it right! We will definitely be back if we need a place to stay in that area again!
We stayed for one night and that was probably enough! The Hotel has great valley views but the room was very dated in decor, absolutely freezing with no way of warming up the room and had uncomfortable twin beds with poor quality thin bedding. The bathroom was very tiny and dismal. When we went down to meet our fellow party guests for pre dinner drinks in the reception room it was again absolutely freezing and we had to ask for the heating to be put on. Reception was very quick in bringing in portable heaters, but it didn't really help. Again the dining room was freezing too with no heating. We had to resort to rushing to our rooms to gather jumpers etc to warm ourselves up. However, the evening dining menu was good as was the morning breakfast. The staff were all extremely pleasant and helpful.
It fits in perfectly with the area. Would love to have taken the bed home with me , very comfortable and large. On arrival the staff were very prompt and helpful. The only thing I would say is a little bit better signage of where it is would be good. Nicely located for Bath town itself. I was not in the hotel except for sleep. But I am happy with what we had
Stayed overnight here on a Sunday evening. I've had better sleep at music festivals, (my tent is water tight at least). We were directly above the function room which was playing loud music until midnight and when we did eventually get to sleep, we were awoken by a fire alarm during the middle of the night. We were awoken again later by the sound of dripping water coming from the ceiling due to the rain outside and I had to place towels from the bathroom on the floor. In the morning we were awoken constantly by the sound of the lift which was outside our room and by various guests walking on the loud creaky floorboards. When I mentioned the leaky roof when we checked out, the lady at reception just thanked us for letting them know and otherwise didn't seem to care. When I wrote a formal complaint to the Hotel Manager, he dismissed our complaint and called me a liar. Charming! Suffice to say, I will never be staying here again.
Having lived in the area many years ago and got to know the Hotel well during that time and having come back for a wedding it was good to see that the hotel had some refurbishment since our last visit, at reception the receptionist was very rude and not helpful which started the stay off badly, we had lunch on the terrace which was good and helped lift our mood from what had happened at reception, when our room was finally ready it was of a good standard and the rest of the day went well, Breakfast was good and overall the stay was ok.
Terrific room (if a little bit of a walk inside of the old twisting halls); great staff at the restaurant (we had the same server for dinner and breakfast); and very helpful. We decided to take the local bus to downtown Bath during the festival and staff were able to tell us where to catch the bus (easy walk outside of the property gates) and timetables...
Beautiful hotel and location. Good free wifi, was a good stay overall. Room was on the small side and was a bit too hot considering we had the window open and there was no air con. The view was beautiful. Rooms were clean. Cannot comment on breakfast as we did not eat at the hotel. Reception staff can smile a bit more and be more welcoming. Other than that no complaints but I have rated it 4/5 due to reception staff.
I stayed here on 28/05/2017 for one night arrive 2.40 and told room won't be ready until 15.00. The room was okay bit tired but very spacious and the view was great. The setting and location of the hotel is also nice and there is a little walk you can do across the fields at the end of the village. My partner asked if he could just have a couple of croissants for breakfast and came back up to the room after collecting them - we were charged £6.50 at check out. We asked one of the waiters to confirm to the lady at reception it was just croissants to which she dismissed him very rudely (the waiter had given great service and been very helpful). The receptionist (middle aged, should length black hair with glasses) after giving her my debit card slammed it down in front of me and then said okay you've check out and went to move onto the next customer. It would have been nice to have been asked about out stay and as we wasn't i proceeded to advise the receptionist that the wedding music went on until 2am right below our room. She basically called me a liar and couldn't be any less bothered - not great customer service at all! I would happy to provide more details if contacted. The stay would of been better without the receptionists attitude in the morning - myself and my partner are quite laid back so a simple acknowledgement would have done. Won't be staying again.
stayed for 1 night (fri) for a wedding reception and had a great time . the setting for the hotel is stunning as our room looked out over a forrest valley. spotlessly clean and the staff were very helpfull. the breakfast buffet was amazing. would love to stay again !
This is an old hotel set in lovely grounds near the Kennet and Avon canal. The staff who looked after every aspect of our time there were first class. Our rooms were comfortable, food was good, and our time there was full of happy family memories.
Came back to the hotel which is in a quiet village location just on the outskirts of bath. A nice hotel that has just had a bit of renervation ( my room was great). Nice comfy bed and all I needed. Well serviced whilst out for the day. Food nice and hot. Breakfast was a self service with eggs etc to order. The location is good for visiting around the area. Bath city in 10 minutes,well worth a visit, also close by Bradford on avon a really nice place for a couple of hours.. Would I revisit yes Staff great and friendly Food good.
We had our wedding at the Limpley stoke hotel on the 29th of April. We could not have asked for a better day, the day was planned perfectly an the hotel lent itself very well to a large wedding, over 100 guests, with lovely looking rooms and a convenient layout. Karen at Limpley stoke had been helping with the planning of the day for just under a year and could not have been more helpful, always on hand to answer questions, very knowledgeable about the process and was able to guide us without fault. The hotel itself is a quint old place with lots of character and lovely views and some beautiful old rooms resulting in great photos. Finally the staff could not have been more helpful, attentive or courteous, a real asset to the hotel. Feedback from guests was great, some had rather small rooms but they were all clean, others had larger grander rooms, so it does vary a little but all were happy that they were fit for purpose.
We had our wedding here just over a month ago. We managed get a date as someone else had dropped out and we took it. The package includes just about everything you need and we upgraded some of the food options. The food is all delicious and great portion sizes. I had the lamb and it was amazing. It was astoundingly good value and everything that we had agreed too was exactly to the specification on the day. The weather also happened to be perfect so not sure how they managed to arrange that :) All of the staff are exceptionally friendly and resourceful. They all want to make sure everything is to the highest possible standard. Would certainly recommend for a stay and a wedding.
Stayed here just for an overnight with two other couples, some initial reservations at check in due to the lack of other people about and restaurant looking a bit sparse. All reservations were unfounded as when we returned the hotel was buzzing with a large party. Dinner was very good for all 6 of us, both starters and main course well cooked, presented and tasty. Good atmosphere in dining room with nearly all tables full. Breakfast equally as good, but most notable was the friendliness of all the staff we met. Room was clean and well presented, only issue was temperature control of the shower has hit and miss, and also the water pressure. Overall, nice hotel, great staff and will stay there again.
The hotel appears rather tired in places but our room was very clean, well organised and comfortable with wonderful views of the garden and across the valley. The food was excellent; breakfast had a great choice of cooked and continental. We ate dinner in the dining room on three evenings and the choice and value for money was excellent. Good range of wines and whiskey but limited on sherry. Staff were very helpful. The water pressure in the shower was not good and there was no grab rail over the bath so climbing in and out for me (I am partly disabled) was difficult. The central light in the bedroom did not work but was retired the following day.
On arrival, the exterior did look a bit sad, but the inside was very tidy and with enough character to create a homely affect. The rooms were a good size, and we had a very old four poster bed with a comfortable mattress. The bathroom was clean and an excellent shower. We were here for a wedding, and the presentation was immaculate, the staff very friendly and helpful. The food was some of the best I have ever eaten at a wedding, being well cooked and hot. The bar is a little pricy, but there is a local pub across the road if it's outside your price range. It's not often that I have stayed in a hotel that I really wanted to write about. I would stay here again Ideal for travellers visiting Bath and a local bus stop is just down the road, a lot cheaper than the car parking in the city
We booked two executive rooms for a two night stay over the Easter weekend. The hotel was hosting weddings on both days and was busy, within the hotel and the car parks were full. As the restaurant was catering to the wedding guests we dined at the Hop Pole Inn, at the end of the hotel's drive, on one evening. The hotel is in a lovely rural location, in an attractive valley, outside Bath. It is an impressive stone building, with well tended gardens around the hotel, and nice countryside views. Our rooms were large and smartly decorated and well furnished, in a traditional style. Our bed was comfortable and with good quality bed linen. There was lots of natural daylight. The bathrooms appeared recently refurbished and were well stocked with fresh towels. Breakfast was served in two large rooms, and was well staffed. Vegetarian hot food was available to order. Overall, this hotel was a good choice for visiting Bath, avoiding the higher hotel prices within the city itself.
We had our wedding reception at Limply Stoke Hotel on the 8th April 2017. From our very first visit to the hotel to look at it for a wedding venue we were provided with a fantastic service. They were so helpful and more than happy to answer all our questions. Karen, the wedding co-ordinator, was amazing. Each meeting we had with her we would go through every detail of the day, no matter how big or small and she made us feel at ease. The hotel also catered for very specific dietary requirements for many of our guests, which was fantastic. On our wedding day the weather was beautiful, so we arrived late from the church. This wasn't a problem for the hotel. They asked us if we would like to push the food back by an hour so we could enjoy the canapés and arrival drinks in the sun. Such a fantastic service provided all day by Karen and the hotel staff. The hotel also had enough rooms for all our friends and family to sleep, as most of them had travelled far. This was a bonus for us and was so lovely to have everyone at the same venue for the whole weekend. We would hugely recommend this hotel for a wedding or even a weekend away, friendly staff, amazing service and beautiful views over the valley. We just wish we could do it all again! Mr & Mrs Ally
Beautiful Hotel in lovely setting..friendly staff and very helpful..lovely food..the rooms were reli nice ..brilliant venue for wedding..loved our overnight stay..after attending an all day/evening wedding..thoroughly recommended..
We stayed at the Best Western over a weekend as part of a wedding party. The hotel is situated in a wonderful little valley that is a perfect setting for a wedding reception. There is two small car parks with limited parking, which is free but can get busy when the hotel is full. We had a double room, which was of ample size although the interior is a bit dated, but does add to the charm of the hotel. Breakfast is a buffet with plenty of options for all tastes and well recommended getting up early for. We did encounter a problem with the water in our room during the while weekend. Firstly in the friday when we arrived, the water in the shower took about 10 minutes to warm up, then on the saturday morning, the day of the wedding, there was no hot water in our room or the rest of the hotel as confirmed by others staying at the hotel. When asking at reception, we were told there was a problem and maintenance were fixing it. However, this problem was not solved, so was left to have a cold shower the morning of the wedding. Not the best start to the day. The water was still cold on the Sunday morning when we were leaving. The only disappointment of what was a great weekend.
We booked a double room last minute on late night rooms at this hotel. Not a good hotel at all, the cold water tap in the bathroom sink stopped working, the radiators wouldn't get warm even on full heat, the curtain rod was broken so the curtains wouldn't stay open properly and it's not family friendly at all. Also we didn't want our beds to be made etc and after going out on the first day we came back and someone had been in our room, made our beds and emptied our bins even though we had asked them not too! The best bit about the whole stay was the food, i must admit it was amazing! I would definitely recommend the Spaghetti bolognese and the lemon tart with raspberry sorbet for dessert! Overall I wasn't impressed at all and I'm glad I didn't pay too much.
We stated for one night and found the Hotel a delightful place be .The room was more than adequate and with all the essentials you would need .The bar was a friendly place as were the attentative staff .We had a bar meal which was lovely and again the waitress was helpful and courteous .Our beakfast was top notch with a wide choice to choose from .We will definately stay again !!
Arrived nice view straight away checked in young lady staff member very professional and quick and very polite got to room very quickly on third floor strong smell of paint think room had just been refurbed massive bed great sized room and bathroom not much of a view only roof too garden and a loading area good night sleep after having window open to get rid of smell of paint but got woke up early with decorators working in rooms next door breakfast very nice lots of choice from buffet style and if you don't see what you want just ask and the amazing staff go out of there way to try and help you Did not use restaurant as had made plans to eat in little pub at the end of the drive great food and very cheap if on a budget Will say the staff in the hotel are second to none will say some parts of hotel look a little dated but looks like rooms are getting a refurb value for money I would yes and would use again
A pleasant visit to Limpley Stoke Hotel with my family. Comfortable bedroom, good selection of breakfast. Although thought bar meals and drinks were quite expensive. A very welcoming pub down the lane from the hotel . This pub is well worth a visit excellent home cooked food, drinks served at a reasonable price. A word of advice it opens Tuesday to Sunday. A very pleasant couple,
Stayed here for a night when attending a nearby wedding. Check in was quick and easy, receptionist was helpful. Room was small but had all that was needed - bathroom very tiny though. Sheets were lovely and crisp and bed was comfortable. Even though there was another wedding going on downstairs, we didn't hear any noise once in our room. Breakfast had lots of choice and was quick and efficient. Staff polite and attentive. Views were just stunning on such a lovely sunny day. Good value for money in such a nice building, but not a luxury hotel.
My partner and I stayed at this hotel last week and we had an excellent experience. The staff were very professional, attentive, caring and helpful. Nothing was to much trouble for them. We had an evening meal in the restaurant and the food was outstanding. Being a chef I can be extremely critical but I can not find one fault with our food. It was perfect!! My rack of Lamb was cooked to perfection. The location is breathtaking and picture perfect. We would not hesitate to return!
Abit disappointing as he photos on the website looked really nice. Hotel needs a revamp as it's very dated. Carpet is faded in parts. Bed was smaller than we would have liked and room quite small. Bathroom was basic abit like a travelodge.
This hotel is set in a beautiful valley just 4.5 miles from the gorgeous City of Bath. The rooms were all unique and very comfortable. The staff are all friendly and helpful and relaxed. The breakfast is delicious and varied. The views are stunning. What more can you ask for?!!
The Congleton Ramblers stayed here last weekend and had a great time partly due to the lovely weather and also the service we received at the hotel. The rooms were adequate and the food. for mass catering, was pretty good too. The staff at the hotel were very efficient and helpful and I would recommend this place to anyone for a weekend break.
Visited with 2 friends for overnight. Mainly due to visiting the Christmas market. Did get lost up the hill . As didn't take the first turn up the drive to hotel ! Wow on sight. Beautiful grounds and looked very grand. Plenty of parking with a wedding going on. Beautiful entrance and very quick polite service on reception. Found our room very easily. Beautiful clean and tidy. Very comfy beds ! Bathroom lovely with plenty of towels. Gorgeous views Went for a glass of prosecco before we had a taxi into bath. Was £7.50 for a small bottle but worth it as a start to our child free night away. Taxi dropped us off right in market. Cost us £18. So not bad between 3. Went to pub at driveway entrance when we returned. Taxi only £16 on return ( even better ) Pub very quaint and old fashioned , but drinks reasonable and we did have a great giggle with the barman. Managed to get up the drive while giggling ( we are 3 ladies who escaped normality overnight ) Bedroom lovely and quiet no noise. Breakfast wAs amazing. Ordered poached eggs which were perfect. Most menu items are buffet. Plenty of seating. Staff very polite and helpful. Check out easy. We loved it. It was perfect for us this weekend. We will return.
Impromptu booking on the day, so essentially a last minute 'value' room only basis. Rm23.. If we had paid full price, I would not have been impressed by the drainage-type odour from the shower room, although this and the room itself were clean & well equipped, but very cramped. No bath, the shower head was fixed, so no way to just wash hair without a complete shower. Lots of floor board creaking from movement upstairs (well, this is old character building!), and our bed base creaked quite badly at every turn and the mattress was very tired and passed its best. No food was sampled here. Would I book again? ..if I did, I would request a better room for more money.
Having had a comfy stay in a great room on a previous visit this summer, I had no hesitation in booking again for another business visit to Bath. Sadly I was very disappointed. Still a good price at £60 for a single room, but this time was allocated a tired room with no view, and worst of all the heavy curtain and its rail fell down on me when I opened it in the morning! Could have been dangerous, but I recognise that 'these things happen' in old hotels, and I was looking for a response ... alas the desk response was poor - no visit, no apology, no acknowledgement, etc. Shame, as it's a beautiful building in a gorgeous location.
For Karen Thompson wedding planner, Just a quick note to say THANK YOU so much for everything that you done to make our day so special and stress free and all the staff at the Limpley stoke are an absolute credit to the hotel. All of our guests have said wot a lovely hotel and a fantastic ceremony and celebration you provided, the food was amazing, any minor hiccups were dealt with swiftly. Thank you so much for organising us on the day, as this all combined to make this such an amazing and special day to remember for our guests and for the both of us, it was above and beyond what we ever expected and will stay in our memories for a very long time Thank you so much Kevin & Becki xxxx Sent from my iPhone
We stayed here with visitors from Australia and we all thought our rooms were very nice and comfortable. There was a wedding in the hotel the same night that we stayed, but it made no difference to the attention we received by the staff, they were all lovely and took good care of us. At the bottom of the hotel drive is a small, very old pub, (sorry I can't remember it's name, but you can,t miss it). It certainly isn't posh inside, but we found it interesting and friendly and we had a good meal in there.
Me and my husband had our wedding here on the 12th November 2016. The hotel and surroundings are beautiful and quiet, the hotel staff were incredible and made sure we were happy all day and very helpful, Karen was amazing at helping to make sure our wedding was how we wanted it. Everyone is friendly and kind and more than happy to help. The hotel is beautiful and clean with a very warm feeling to it. The food was incredible and everyone commented on it through out the day. We had the best day and it ran so smoothly. I would highly recommended getting married or staying here. We will be back again to stay and have food. Thank you again! C Hudson.
Although a little way out of Bath we thoroughly enjoyed our night's stay at this hotel. We did need the GPS to find it though. It is like an old stately home and for us New Zealanders it was a very English experience. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. The lift was out of order but friendly young staff helped us with our suitcases up the stairs. Our room was large with lovely views of the garden. It had a four poster bed, no less, and we were amused how high off the ground it was. The furnishings were lovely, bed comfortable and shower good. It was lovely to be able to make a cup of tea in our room. We didn't have time to try the bar or even breakfast next morning but everything looked very nice.
Came down to Bath for a nice weekend with my boyfriend Hotel seemed nice and staff friendly... Big mistake didn't know there was a wedding on music goes into till 1am. When my bf went to complain as music was to loud to sleep the staff printed the fine. print from booking site stating wedding are held throughout the year etc DO NOT STAY HERE FOR A NICE WEEKEND!! hotels should advise if wedding have been booked not worth the money hence low rating
My husband and I selected The Limpley Stoke hotel at the beginning of. 2016 and married on 5th November this year. After being shown around the hotel by the duty manager we knew we had found the perfect location for us. The hotel itself is nestled beautifully in the quaint little valley, surrounded by the village and countryside, which makes for the most amazing photos! The interior of the hotel both elegant and comfortable. It doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't, which is part of its charm, and also what drew us to get married here. The staff are also a large part of the reason we though the hotel surpassed all other venues we looked at! At each visit, staff brought us complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits, no other venue offer this complimentary! Every single member of staff we saw smiled and said hello, every time we visited, from managers to cleaners. And nothing we asked for was ever too much trouble. These may seem little things but help highlight what you can expect when booking an event here. As for the day itself, wow, what a day!!! We couldn't have wished for anything better and would not change a thing! Staff were amazing, so attentive, yet not intrusive. Food was AMAZING!! Can't recommend more!! Huge thanks to all staff at Limpley Stole Hotel
As much as this hotel wasn't awful I was so disappointed with my stay here. As soon as we opened our bedroom door there was a strange smell, I can't quite put my finger on what it was but it was unpleasant. Me and my boyfriend arrived later than anticipated and therefore ordered room service. The gentleman who delivered our food to us was very off and seemed frustrated which wasn't a very nice experience, perhaps because we may have been one of the last orders, however I would of expected a nicer welcome. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese which came with garlic bread and my boyfriend ordered the chicken burger and chips. I didn't enjoy my meal AT ALL it wasn't very hot and the garlic bread was absolutely foul, it tasted so stale and old. My boyfriend very much enjoyed his though. The room was okay, very basic, slightly dated but the bed was comfy. We only had 2 teabags, 1 coffee and 1 hot chocolate 1 packet of biscuits and 2 milks along with two cups which I thought was a bit odd not having 2 of everything seeing as it was a room for 2? The grounds surrounding the hotel are absolutely BEAUTIFUL and one of the highlights for sure, it's just a shame that the view outside our window was of some sort of unkept trailer. The cold water tap always fired out piping hot water for the first 5 or so seconds because regulating to cold and the shower was extremely frustrating to use. When I first turned it on it was scalding hot water, when I fiddled with the temperature it when went freezing and I couldn't get it to warm again, I had to ask my boyfriend to come in and after fiddling with it for about 5 minutes he managed to sort it out for me. I personally wouldn't stay here again for the price I paid.
Quiet relaxing stay in a great location, very good room, good service, helpful staff. If you're looking for a quiet retreat this is for you, you could hear a pin drop, even with a wedding on site it did not disturb our sleep. The train station is a fifteen minute walk, and connects to both Bath and Bristol, I parked the car and only used it again to drive home.
We booked this hotel for a three night break to visit Bath. The hotel is situated in a picturesque valley but beware of the very narrow roads. It was The reception was efficient and friendly. The room was very comfortable with amenities to be expected from this chain of hotels.about 20 minutes drive to Odd Down Park and Ride which I would suggest be used as parking in Bath City is not easy. We ate each evening in the hotel restaurant and the food from the restaurant menu was excellent. One of the best sirloin steaks I have eaten. The only downside was that the lift was out of order and it was a long haul to the third floor which wouldn't have been served by the lift anyway.
The location of hte hotel is wonderful, close to the Kennet and Avon Canal in a steep valley. The lounge area is large and fitting for a large country house, and a good location for our cream tea, which was most welcome. The dining room is a peculiar shaped room, and three of us sat at a table only just bigger than a primary school desk for two children. The espresso coffee served at dinner was dreadful, although coffee provided at breakfast was considerably better. A fire alarm just before breakfast almos thad us out of the room half dressed befor eit stopped ringing, with neither rousing calls from staff to get us out of the building nor reassuing messages that it had been a drill. Our bedrooms were chilly, and hte heating came on ony briefly, without any opportunity on our part to influence the timing of this. The building felt tired and in need of significant care to make it as welcoming as it could be.
Stayed at the hotel for our sons wedding. Stayed 2 nights eating breakfast in each morning. Staff very attentive, car park a bit of a shambles as a tour coach arrive late on the Thursday night and parked where he could. No experience of room 16 but our rooms at the front of the hotel were excellemt.
Stayed here with my husband for 2 nights! Lovely location & surroundings very pretty. We stayed in room 63 which was right at the back of the hotel. Lots of stairs to go up as lift was broken! We thought there was a boiler near the room as its very warm in that part of the hotel! Clean and bed very comfortable! We didn't eat in the hotel, bar prices a little steep we found! Easy access into town with a bus stop at the end of the road under the rail bridge! Every half hour, £4 for a day traveler ticket! Pub at the end (hop pole inn) definitely worth a try! Great food & reasonable prices!
Beautiful location, lovely food but please request that they do not give you room 16. Room 16 is at the top of the stairs it is so noisy with everyone walking past that you may as well sleep in the corridor. The hotel is full and there are no other rooms available I would get more sleep if I slept in my car!
Lovely location, good food however if you get room 16 top of the stairs be warned you may as well sleep in the corridor. It is that noisy with everyone walking past it is ridiculous, unfortunately the hotel is "full" so no other rooms available. I may well sleep in the car!
I was surprised when I ordered lunch that I was seated on a settee with a low coffee table. The food was pleasant but we were given a bill with the meal and the dishes were just put on a tray on the table virtually out of our reach.
This is a nice hotel with some quirky charm. The communal areas are quite large with high ceilings. Yes some of the corridor floors are uneven with creakey floor boards and a bit of a mish mash of carpets. Also the fire alarm woke us up eary on tuesday morning. Having said that this not a typical chain hotel following a brand. The bar area is lovely and cosey with an open fire and nice decor, our room was also nicely decorated bathroom nice and clean and tidy. The views over the valley were also lovely. We only had breakfast which had quite a good choice you can order freshly cooked eggs and fish which is good you also help yourself to the buffet, cereals toast backon and sausage but no mushrooms or has browns which I would of liked. All in all an enjoyable stay in a nice hotel.
From the outside the hotel looks beautiful, in a lovely location with great surrounding countryside. However, inside it is old and unkempt, junk just left everywhere in the corridors. It felt like no one had pride in the hotel. To top it off the room was cold and we had to be provided with a portable heater. Really disappointed.
I stayed here last week. The room was nice, particularly as I am fed up with standard chain hotel rooms. Good bed and I slept well. I will come again in the next few weeks as I am here on business frequently
My wife and I enjoyed five nights here in Room #33 on the third floor with a superb view of the valley and rolling hills of Limpley Stoke. We were using some of our timeshare ownership points in America to pay for our stay. We could see narrowboats passing by on the scenic Kennet and Avon Canal and a branch railway line has three-car trains passing by as well (but not too loud to bother you). Unfortunately, the old Limpley Stoke train station has closed. You can take a regular bus into Bath, which is four miles away, but we didn't try it as the local roads are extremely narrow and they don't have sidewalks; we did not know where the bus stop was located. The hotel is charming in a simple way, with a full breakfast included. We did not have any other meals here, as we were in Bath itself the rest of the day. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. There was a wedding reception one night with some relatively loud dancing music in the lobby area, but once we closed our bedroom door it did not bother us. If you do not mind taking the taxi here, this is a nice historic hotel to stay at. In 1860 it became a hydropathic hotel where springs from the hillside helped guests cure their maladies or ailments. Those treatments are no longer performed at this hotel. If you want to experience a true spa nowadays, you can do it in Bath itself.
Over the past few months my employers have had me working all around the Bristol area, and usually book me a double room for single occupancy. Now and then my wife has joined me for the night, and this has never been an issue or even been mentioned by any of the dozens of hotels I have stayed in over the summer. Until the Limpley Stoke, who insisted that we pay an extra £20, not negotiable, no discussion. The point we made to the charmless chap who checked us in, and to the equally charmless duty manager, was that we were planning to eat in their restaurant, so they'd get extra revenue for that, and would the use of one or two extra towels really cost £20? There was no concession on their part, so we went ahead and agreed the surcharge, then asked about dining. We were then told that was a big problem as they had a coach party in and wouldn't be able to serve us for at least an hour. Strangely, they could prepare a meal for us which we could eat in the bar, but not in the restaurant, despite there being several empty tables. So we made our way past the broken lift to a really narrow tatty staircase and hauled our bags to a dingy room on the 3rd floor. Luckily we are both quite fit but the lack of lift and the nasty stairs would represent a real challenge to the less mobile. As we had an early start planned we made our way back downstairs in the hope of eating promptly, and went into the bar. This is a very gloomy, characterless room with very low tables; totally unsuitable for dining. So back to the charmless front desk to request that we order from the bar menu, but eat at a proper table. This was reluctantly agreed on, and we made our way into what felt like the dining room on the Titanic. Almost empty, with an incredible slope to the floor, and lots of moisture on the windows, although unlike the earlier part of the demise of the Titanic, the moisture was on the inside. Two very pleasant waiters then did their best to serve us but regrettably the steak I ordered was such poor quality meat and somehow tainted, and I had to make a dash for the car park as my stomach wasn't going to give me enough time to find out where the Gents was. My wife did manage to get through some of her steak but confirmed it was very low grade meat. To try and get rid of the taste she decided to try a brandy from the bar, and after getting this from the charming barman we retired to the room. I have to say the bed and bedding was fine; the room looked as though it was specced out in the 70's, with a tiny TV added in the 80's; the heated towel rail in the bathroom wasn't, and although it was a very cold night there appeared to be no heating available in the room. The bathroom had peeling composite floor tiles and was extremely dated. As others have mentioned, the bath seems to be made of thin plastic and you do wonder if you're about to join the guests in the room below. We didn't bother attempting breakfast. I guess we should not have expected much as the first impressions of this place are not great- serious potholes in the driveway, gardens craving attention, and a ramshackle grubby exterior to what was clearly once a very nice house. What I do wonder is whether the owners, and the lady who responds to these reviews, ever actually stay in other hotels in the area- and I don't mean the Leigh Park- same ownership, and nearly as bad- they would probably be somewhat surprised to find out what the competition is like, even in a lower price bracket. Maybe their check-in chap and duty manager should also be shown what it's like in a proper hotel. What a shame.
I have stayed here on and off since the 1980's. What brings me back is the hotel's great location. Not far outside the city of Bath in a quiet and lovely village,set up on a hill looking down a beautiful valley. The interior of the hotel has changed over the years, the rooms have got much smarter, but the atmosphere remains much the same. Whilst it is true that the hotel is not uber trendy or the most luxurious around Bath, it affords a comfortable place to stay at a very reasonable price. Would I like to stay there again? Most certainly.
We booked to have our wedding here because of the stunning location and also because of the very reasonably priced wedding package that was being offered. From start to finish, Karen our wedding coordinator was very thorough and approachable. We felt comfortable asking lots of questions and we never felt as though we were being a nuisance! On the day itself I have to give Karen and her team 10 out of 10. Everything went to plan, the staff were extremely attentive, our guests were well looked after and as the bride and groom we felt as though we were the most important people in the hotel! The wedding breakfast food was flavoursome and plentiful and the staff made sure that all our guests had everything they needed. I want to also thank DJ Stan who managed to find all of the songs we submitted on our playlist! We loved hearing and dancing to some good old tunes. Stan was professional and very friendly. We loved everything about our wedding day and Karen and the staff definitely helped to make it very special Thank you all so very much XxX
Lovely hotel and grounds with beautiful views,nice little pub at the end of the drive,good food and a nice pint,went into Bath which is very nice and also went to cheddar gorge two places I've never been before enjoyed them both
Lovely hotel and nice staff. We arrived late in the evening for a wedding the next day and was totally tired. Upon arrival we didn't see anyone until off course you had to toeing the bell for assistance. Once the bell was rang a lady came out to greet us and welcomed us and checked us in. We were also given help with our bags and shown to our room. Our room was located at the back of the hotel so not much of a view for the two nights however the room was comfortable and we had what we needed. Please note that if you are really wanting a takeaway or pizza most fast food restaurants won't deliver to that postcode and will charge you an arm and leg jus to delivery it for you. So we ended up driving into town which is around 10-15mins away and there is a fast food takeaway shop which is open till late in the morning. Parking at the hotel is first come first server. When you drive in there is parking lower down but go further up and there is parking near the hotel but they do go quickly. We didn't eat at the hotel only because we didn't have the time. My best friends knee was playing up so the staff kindly packed a cloth with ice wrapped up ready for her to rest on her knee which was really sweet. If I was to come to Bath again I would definitely like to choose a room with a view as this hotel will definitely be nice for holding events at. Also they do tend to do a lot of work around the back so I'd like to get away from the noise. Great service from the staff and thanks for the cleaner that always sorted our room out.
We enjoyed our night away here at this hotel. The rooms were clean and tidy. The hotel is located around 10 minutes from Bath. This was fine for us as we had a car. We were really pleased when we got upgraded, thank you! There was a large selection of food available for breakfast. I would definitely stay here again and was great value for money.
This hotel delivers to expectations and further on some points. It is an authentic hotel in a picturesque area of the country. The staff are very helpful and the atmosphere is quiet and respectful. If you want night life then this is not the place for you but if you after a genuine relaxing stay with good food then I would definitely recommend.
This hotel is not firing on all cylinders, lift broken for months, broken outdoor furniture, broken glass in entrance porch a shower tray so poor of quality that you felt like you were heading into the room below each time you stepped into it due to it flexing down and a shower valve that required both hands to turn on, breakfast experience very poor and overall not a very good start to the day and inappropriate signage all over that makes one feel as if one is in school, oh dear Limpley by name and limpley by nature. see my next review of the next hotel in same group and same star rating and on same journey and I think that they should send that hotels management North and ask them to overview this hotel and recommend, it has the infrastructure but not the right approach unfortunately. its referred to by the locals as Faulty Towers!!!!
I stayed for one night on a business trip. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a hot night but there was thankfully a fan in the room. The breakfast buffet was very average, with the sausages so overcooked I couldn't cut through them, and the coffee tasting like it had been stewing for a while. However, the waitress on duty was very cheerful and helpful...... she was a delight.
I was quite excited after reading all the reviews about it being a stunning georgian style hotel amidst a very picturesque landscape. Frankly, I was disappointed! The surroundings are of course very nice but the hotel is definitely not breath taking. The room was that of a classic 3 star hotel, not very big, creaky floors (i didn't have a problem with that though), a very small lcd tv, which was situated so far away from the bed, viewing it was like viewing a laptop screen. Bathroom was neat. We are vegetarians and there were probably just one or two dishes for us in the menu. However, we went to the bar and the bartender was extremely sweet and he made us a vegetarian burger and a risotto. Overall, comfortable one night stay if you are in bath, but doesn't command an out of the way weekend plan. I guess its better to lower your expectations when you visit and maybe it will wow you.
Very nice hotel deep in the countryside. Old creaky floors and nice views. We stayed one night and enjoyed the experience. We paid for the breakfast that was very good with lots of hot and cold choices. The bar and patio are very good after a long day sightseeing in Bath. I would highly recommend this hotel
Wow! What an absolute find! from the moment we arrived until the moment we left we were thoroughly spoilt, a gorgeous room immaculately clean with top quality traditional furnishings, amazing staff, wonderful food .... A real treasure of a place, I cannot recommend highly enough ... a real treat! Thank you so much to all at The Limpley Stoke Hotel we shall return ?? from two very happy Customers ??
I did an absolute No No and booked the wrong night!! Called the Hotel the day of the wrong booking and they were able to change the booking. Very decent of them. Hotel in a beautiful building but it is all s little tired. We and one other couple in for dinner as they were also catering for a wedding, it did feel a bit like the Marie Celeste!! Food okish fish was over cooked, but everything else was fine. We retired early but we're rudely woken by done of the wedding party several times that night, which did spoil our stay. I appreciate that the Hotel were able to move our booking , but it's s shame that some residents can disturb other people's stay. Just inconsiderate. Breakfast was good. Would stay again as Grandson now at Uni in Bath. But will be careful about the booking dates.!!
Had read the front desk staff could be rude - true. Barman made up for it though with his honesty and friendliness. Breakfast is just okay; suggest it only for the convenience of having it right there. Food in the bar (for dinner) was really very good. Recommend walking around the area - what a beautiful setting! Had read the pub at the foot of the driveway is good - enjoyed it for a pint, but didn't have the chance to eat there (no food served on Mondays). Lifts out of service and seemed to have been for awhile - not a big deal, but a little inconvenient.
Cute exterior. It was nice to get outside the city to see the scenery. Limited parking while a wedding reception was on. Attentive staff. Overall, the room was pretty dingy and it wasn't the nicest stay. Lift was out. Probably worth spending a little more to stay closer to the city center, but it was okay for one night.
We chose this hotel as a base for sightseeing in bath . Dont do that . 5 miles out is £10 each way on uber . There are absolutely no facilities , it does state that on the website , but no swimming pool, no gym , no nothing . It's effectively a b&b . It wasn't cheap and even not factoring in the cost of taxis, there are significantly better hotel offers for the same money in the city centre . None of this is the hotels fault , they do not offer facilities on the website but the rooms are shabby , lots of chipped wood, dirty marks on walls and chipped paint . There is a lot of maintenance going on, but I would imagine it will need an army to get through all the work before summer . Bed was comfortable and room was generally clean , shower was not very good , and electric one which had a constant temperature of tepid and all the water pressure of an Asmatic pensioner blowing up a balloon . The pub at the entrance "the hop hole" is very good with an unintentional Russell Brand impersonator behind the bar in the evening .
The only plus for us, was being able to forget the car and travel into Bath using good public transport. last bus back at 11.10pm. For that we put up with a tired hotel and the worst bedroom of my experience. No working lift and 60+ stairs to an airless boxroom. Pay more and get a better room would be the answer one supposes.
Lovely hotel set in gorgeous scenery, plenty of parking and a Bus from the end of the lane to Bath £4 return and takes about 20mins- its a conference hotel but still lovely and quiet with a pub at end of lane with very friendly locals
I really want to give this hotel a better rating and the bar and housekeeping staff certainly earned it. However the front desk staff, worn nature of the hotel, lack of elevators and distance from town argue against it. The front desk staff seem almost disinterested in their guests or customer service. Everything should be handled by someone else, seems to be the response that I got when I asked for help. In contrast the housekeeping staff were very accommodating and quick to respond. The elevator was not only out of service, there did not appear to be any attempts to work on it during the five days I was there. On the other hand, the bar tenders and servers at dinner were pleasant, helpful and fun. And I'm not the type to generally eat in bars but it certainly was a much better value and meal than in the main dining room. The hotel has a lovely location and a very historic appearance. By using the traveline.info site I was able to discover easy, frequent, inexpensive bus service into town. The room was a good size with both a double and single bed. The bath tub was huge with a hand held shower. There was a hot pot and biscuits refreshed each day. But, there wasn't an alarm clock. So, it was an enjoyable stay, but I would look for another hotel if I went back to the area.
My stay for two days and nights in this place was amazing had my wedding there Friday 9th sept could not fault it at all the food was amazing the staff were very good my wedding coordinator Karen done me proud x all the staff were lovely to us xx the wedding day itself went off with out a hitch and I had a big wedding so had to turn the room around too everything went to plan a big big thank you from mr & mrs green x
shabby chique hotel. superb service good food, rooms fair. HOWEVER 40 steps to room on 2nd floor lift not working. carpet grubby. no hand rail on bath for old people. grand piano old and battered about 90 yrs old as is the pianist good for singalong, the only enterainment. no n shops within a mile or 23. cat very friendly. one of he joists is giving way on the landing. TV living in the stone age. only a few channels
Have used on several occasions. The best in the area. Fab food in the restaurant but the bar is so chilled and the bar food is next to none. Staff are helpful and pleasant. Would I stay there again...of course I would. Well done guys.
price went up whilst on line needed to ask a local for location as difficult to find. Reception must have seen us but disappeared behind reception partition and ignored us we had to shout hello to get attention. Room on 2nd floor but lift out of order and had been for some time why? Disappointed to learn no breakfast included in what we was not a cheap price paid. We had some cobwebs on ceiling of room otherwise fairly clean.On checking out we were not asked if everything was ok and had we enjoyed our stay etc. No staff attention to detail.
Location was very pretty but hard to find even with sat nav. Service average, lift not working and narrow stairs to carry luggage was not good but help was available. Dinner was excellent. Room good for 18th century building. Would stay again.
Nice place. We stayed here to be a bit outside Bath and it suited us very well. Bit dramatic getting there along very narrow roads, but no real difficulty. The place itself was really nice except the sloping floors in places were a bit frightening. Room was good, but the en-suite was tiny. Breakfast was good value as well
We got married here several weeks ago and used the outside gazebo, the beautiful weather made it even more special. Karen the co ordinator made sure everything went smoothly, she was efficent and helped take away alot of the stress of planning a wedding. All the decorations were as i had wanted them, the wedding breakfast room looked great, agian the tables were laid out and decorated as i had imagined. The food was even better than we had previously tried during our tasting, the staff were accomodating to those who had speical food requirments including a diabetic and a vegan. The whole day was exactly what we wanted, a relaxed, fun, occasion with all our friends and family and that exactly what we got. Some people might be out put off by it being a best weston hotel for their wedding but from the first time we went to look at it to the day after our wedding we knew we had chosen the perfect place for us to get married - for the cost of the wedding packages you wont find anytwhere better than this, gorgeous views and outside space (we had a bouncy castle etc on the lawn for the kids), option to get married in the beautiful gazebo, fantastic food, and a brillliant co ordinator. Thank all at limpley stoke for making our day wedding day so special.
On arrival was greeted by a rather rude unhelpful man on reception Short tempered and behaved like a petulant child stomping around reception Totally unhelpful and bad mannered not what you would expect from a Best Western hotel When asked questions about our stay refused to answer and had the because I said so attitude Would not stay here again or recommend it !!!
The hotel itself is set in beautiful surroundings. The village is at the bottom of a "long and winding road" that leads to disappoint! We booked through Expedia but the hotel had no knowledge of the booking. The front desk were helpful and honoured the booking (half an hour later). The first room had no bath so we asked to be moved. We ended up on the third floor, the lift being out of order made it a long trek with a baby up some narrow staircases. The room at first glance had a king size bed. On closer inspection this was two singles pushed together. The pillows were rock hard and the duvet heavy and old. The worst part about the room was the awful shower over the bath. It may as well not been there as it had no pressure at all. How I was missing premier inn at this point (only £5 more per night) we went down to the bar on the first night and I ordered a burger (£10) it was very dry but seasoned well. The drinks as you would expect were expensive. All in all for the little extra we could've stayed in Bath at the Premier Inn. We will next time In summary. Lovely OLD hotel Friendly staff Rubbish tired rooms.
We stayed here for a family wedding in bath (at another venue) We booked a number of rooms for our group and unfortunately ours seemed to be one of the most basic! There seemed to be a wide range of 'standards' throughout the rooms, so perhaps ask for a 'nicer' room! The breakfast was good and the bed comfortable! The shower/bathroom pretty basic! The grounds of the hotel however were very nice! Overall a decent stay, but be sure to ask for one of the nicer rooms to ensure you get better value for your money!
Hotel is nice breakfast facilities in the morning is chaos waited 15 minutes for coffee no one asked if I would like a different egg I went there were four other people we were all vomitingin the middle of the night and diarrhoea
This hotel is basic but does exactly what it says on the tin. Everything is clean & modern enough. Beds aren't majorly comfortable but you get what you pay for. The location of the hotel is amazing (if you have a car!). Tucked up on top of a hill overlooking the countryside. Free wifi which is pretty fast.....but the best part of all is how much of a goldmine this place is for Pokemon Go! Make sure you take plenty of poke balls as Eevees, Nidorans, Electabuzzes, Venomoths, Clefairies, Abras and Mr Mimes all popped up during a period of about 4 hours just sitting in our room.
My aunt stayed at this hotel earlier this summer. She phoned in advance to explain she would need a ground floor room since she is unable to walk far or climb stairs - and the lift is (still) out of order. She was told she could have a ground floor room. However, on arrival she was told no ground floor room was available as there was only one, it was a family room, and it was occupied. She had no option but to struggle with the stairs and long corridor walks every time she needed to go between her room and the restaurant or lobby. As a result she was exhausted and couldn't enjoy her visit, all because of the inability of the hotel to cater for any access needs. Her letters to ask for an explanation remain unanswered...
price of the room went up as i booked, got the wrong room when we got there,staff noise and hard to find, wedding guest treated better than us. very poor serivce, the hotel location and grounds are excellent
A lovely spot and hotel to stay at whilst visiting Bath and surrounding areas. The hotel is large, elegant and comfortable with a quirky layout and creaky and uneven floors which add to its character. The staff here are lovely and very helpful. Food is good and the bar and communal rooms are very comfortable and spacious. Breakfast is good but the evening meals in the restaurant are over priced in our opinion. There is a lovely terraced area with views over the hills and valleys. Parking is good too. This hotel is a popular wedding venue and is used by coach parties, we had both during our stay and there were no problems but others have not been as lucky judging by one or two other reviews. Our room (35) was small but comfortable and had views over the countryside. The bathroom was very small but ok. Would stay here again and intend to bring friends next time. Room rate was good value as we got 20% discount being members of Best Western.
The hotel is extremely hard to get to down scarily steep and narrow roads. On arrival on the 16th August we were told our booking was for the 13th September and that they only had one room left ( a double room) which meant my mum had to sleep on the floor. Our room was the smallest room I've ever seen, hidden away in the attic of the hotel. After all the stress we decided to sit outside on the bar terrace, the bar man was very kind and the view from our table was amazing. It was very peaceful and beautiful as it became darker the terrace lit up with fairy lights. If I'm honest this made the bedroom worth bearing. The hotel itself is very dated and uncomfortable, however I do not know what my twin room would have been like.
Lovely location, comfortable room although the décor is tired. Trains at the bottom of the hill can be disturbing but are not too frequent or late at night. We did not anticipate a Friday wedding with disco but that is a risk anywhere. Good service and good breakfast, although more choice for the continental would be good. We had a surprisingly good, almost fine dining, dinner.
When I read all the adverse reviews on tripadvisor, I was a wee bit apprehensive about my stay here. However, as my nephew had chosen this venue for his wedding, I had to book in. I needn't have worried! My sister and brother-in-law met me at Bath Spa railway station so my journey there was simple. On arrival, I was checked in by a very pleasant person who had remembered several of my phone calls and asked about the threatened Scotrail strike which I had been worried about and also that I needed a room with a bath, As there were none of these on the lower floors, I had to make my way up the stairs to the second floor but my relatives helped me with my luggage. I found the card sensitive key easier to use than in other hotels I've stayed in. The room was at the back with not much of a view but it was so quiet. (I think there were discos on in 3 of the 4 nights I stayed there but I didn't hear anything). I thought the breakfast was excellent with the usual choices of bacon, sausages etc. but it was possible to ask for porridge (lovely) and eggs cooked in any way. There was also a choice of kippers if had have wanted them. The fried bread was a real treat (even tho it wasn't a "healthy" choice) as not many hotels do this now. As the weather was hot and sunny, the wedding took place in the pagoda with we older guests sitting on white draped chairs in rows and the younger people on rugs on the grass bank. Someone has mentioned the cat in another review. We were graced by it's presence just before the ceremony began. Drinks and canapes after the wedding were laid out and easy to eat. The wedding breakfast itself went well with the waiter remembering my diabetese and giving me melon without coulis as I had previously asked for. The disco in the evening wasn't my thing but I watched the happy couple in the first dance and then went to bed. As I had travelled by train from Stirling in Scotland, I decided to stay on for another few days and go to explore Bath. My sister took me into Bath after breakfast and dropped me off at the Abbey, I enjoyed visiting that and a senior citizen price of £12 allowed me to go on 2 open top bus tours of the city. I was a bit disappointed by the commercialism of the visit to the Roman Baths which even with a senior discount was over £13 to enter. I had already booked a table at the theatre restaurant and a seat in the front stalls for a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" starring Phil Jupitus as Bottom. These were both excellent and the taxi I had booked to get me back to the hotel was waiting for me at the main door as arranged, This was the taxi firm recommended by the hotel and I had one again on the Monday morning to take me back to the station. This time the driver took me under the railway right to the platform for the northbound trains. Each time it was about £12.50 but I gave them £15. So, I stayed 4 nights in all. The staff were most helpful and friendly. I packed my case on the last morning, rang reception to ask for someone to collect it and it was downstairs before I was! Just one or two quibbles, as we all know, the lift is out of order but I had been warned about this by phone before I left home. I specifically wanted a room with a bath so I had to climb the stairs but they weren't too bad. There was no hook on the bathroom door so no good place to put dry clothes while taking a bath and the selection of TV programmes available was very limited. I put all these things on my individual critique of the hotel before leaving and so hope they will soon be rectified. The whole appearance of the hotel was of brightness and light and I had no quibbles with the decor, my bed which enormous, carpets or staff who were all charming as far as I was concerned. I probably won't stay there again as I came specifically for the wedding but one of my next holidays will be to the Best Western Hotel in Inverness where I have stayed before. Christine (Chris) Walker
So disappointing. Staff are brilliant - friendly, helpful, hardworking, but not backed up by the management. What a shambles. A wedding party in the hotel as we arrived, numerous people wanting to check in - one poor soul handling them all. Bags very kindly carried to our 3rd floor room as lift out of order (has been for two months we understand!) - but should this be necessary? Get it fixed! Meals very disappointing - bland sauces and overcooked (?frozen) vegetables. Described as "seasonal" - soggy swede in August? Restaurant understaffed and so those who were there were cheerfully trying to cope with serving everyone, but inevitably there were long waits - especially for those who wished to have a glass of wine. The service rating given is based on the inadequate numbers of staff employed, not the quality of service those who were there were trying so hard to deliver. The room quality rating affected by the horrible stains on the duvet which we removed from its cover because it was too heavy for a hot bedroom mid summer - yuk. As the noisy kitchen extractor fan was turned off at 11pm, we slept reasonably well - despite pillows like rocks! All in all, far from the best place we've stayed in! Would we come back? Can't think of a good reason to - apart from the staff!
The lift is still broken, and there are a lot of stairs and uneven floors in this old building. On the plus side, our room had everything we required... a very well stocked tea/coffee tray, shower, very large and comfortable bed, shower room and view. On the negative side, the breakfast was a disappointment. The buffet items looked a bit sad, and because we had booked as a group our tea and coffee arrived in big pots as soon as the first person arrived at the table, so the tea was horribly stewed. It is possible to have a few items freshly cooked, but I had to go up to a member of staff to ask for something as no one seemed to be in attendance at our table. This is a "wedding hotel" and this particular weekend it was catering to five weddings. The place was full of children with family members enjoying themselves, and it was rather busy, noisy and not restful. This was something our group could tolerate as we were travelling as a group ourselves, but it might not be for everyone. I imagine it is better mid-week during the summer months if you are not there for a wedding.
This hotel can only be truly appreciated with a visit. The photos posted hooked me but it's even better in person. Recommend executive room on top floor corner very spacious and nearly 180 degree views. Cost is only a slight increase from standard room and was the biggest room I stayed in while in the UK. Could have sat for hours looking outside my window enjoying the views if I had the time. Exquisite landscaping. Beautiful quiet community around the hotel to enjoy. Free hot breakfast in a hotel over 400 years old is something you don't experience every day. I hope to visit again some day. Much better experience than staying in downtown Bath because of the natural beauty of this area and it's very quiet. Bonus: Found a nice cat on the grounds.
Arrived here Sunday July 3rd the day after we got married until Wednesday 6th for a mini moon and what an amazing place to have gone too! After going up the steep hill to the hotel it looked beautiful. We checked in and found out we were in the older part of the hotel, on the left side on the very top floor. That was fine for us even though the lift was not working but for someone older it would have been difficult I imagine. The room was beautiful (forgive me as I cannot think which number we were, but was the first room on the left once you go through the doors!) we were on a corner so had views over the terrace and garden and the valley so to speak. It was beautifully decorated to its age and was spotless! It was cleaned daily and refreshments topped up every day too. We had breakfast 2 days while we stayed and it was lovely with everything you could want on offer and lovely too and coffee too :) the staff were friendly and willing to get you anything you required. We had dinner on the Sunday night and although there isn't a great deal to offer the variety was great and it was delicious! Huge thanks to the chef. We went into the bar on a couple of afternoons/evenings and Sebastian I believe his name was (apologies if I am wrong) was the perfect polite barman! We had a lovely time talking to him learning about him and his awful jokes ;) don't be afraid to correct him if he says something in English which isn't quite right, he won't be offended. When le sat there the pianist was playing and it was delightful, we also enjoyed sitting and talking to him, he was a true gent! It was the perfect place to go out exploring, we went to longleat on the Monday, bath on the Tuesday and also visited some farm shops. When then went and done the bath skyline walk at sunset which was an incredible way to finish our stay. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay perfect and we hope to be back again soon!
stayed for 2 nights in a executive room, cant fault the room it was lovely with an amazing view. checking in took for ever and it was very old fashioned. The lift was broken which we were not told about until we got there! we were on the 3rd floor so we had to walk, which sometimes was a little difficult as i am recovering from ankle surgery!. The room was very hot but very quiet on the first night even tho there was a wedding, the 2nd night well , we went out in the evening , when we came back there was no where to park! and the noise, got woken up at 2.30 and 4.45 am by people shouting in the corridor for ages!. Breakfast was lovely, Would i go back, no its not for me
Thank you for making our wedding day so special! We had a meal in the restaurant the night before. The food was excellent and the staff very accommodating. The setting is stunning and the wedding planner (Karen) was great. We had a perfect day. The table decorations were laid out exactly as requested with some added touches which were lovely. The food was good and the staff were lovely. The bridal suite was pretty with great views and a lovely 4 poster bed.
This was quite the place to see, and it has its own story to tell (the staff can provide a pleasant little paper on the history). Staff somewhat fairly friendly, and the room comfortable (despite a little bit of difficulty getting up the stairs). There was quite a bit of difficulty with regards to reaching the hotel, however. Twice we entered the address for the hotel, and twice had to deviate from our GPS in order to actually find the place. Still, we were rewarded with an enjoyable stay when we finally got there.
Ten of us stayed at Limpley Stoke for our daughter's Bath wedding. Our ages ranged from 2 to 102 and we all had a wonderful time. The staff were unfailingly helpful: providing a chair with arms for my mother, giving us a beautiful room for our pre-wedding lunch (which was delicious), producing bubbles at breakfast for a crying grandson, and responding to every request with alacrity and charm. Our rooms were beautiful, two with luxurious four-poster beds, and my mother's ensuite equipped with a disabled shower. We sat on the terrace on the morning after the wedding in the sun, enjoying the view down the wooded Titfield Thunderbolt valley, and couldn't have wished for a nicer place to stay. Thank you!.
Limpley Stoke (Lower!) is deep within a wooded valley where the River Avon flows gently along and Bath trains occasionally rattle past. The hotel is large with huge rooms for lounge, bar and dining. A superb terrace area provides lovely views along the valley. It is not surprising that this a popular venue for weddings. One every day we stayed. Getting around is fun: multi levels are connected by staircases in the different parts of the building and in the corridors where the house was extended and extended again. Some of the short flights can be steep with narrow treads. There is a lift. Unfortunately it was out of order when we did a recce five weeks ago and when we stayed last weekend. They are going to replace it - but not timescale given. And the lift cannot reach every part of the hotel because of the numerous levels on each floor. So you must check out the access arrangements if someone in your party requires good access arrangements. Breakfast was very acceptable with a buffet choice and more variety (kippers, smoked haddock or eggs done in different ways) from a menu. Interior decor: they have tried to maintain the feel of the old country house, to update the interior of rooms and to provide comfortable seating in the lounge but it needs someone with a really good interior design flair to lift it and make it feel a bit more comfortable. Good value and perfectly adequate in many respects. And if you want to visit Bath there are Park and Rides a few miles away or a local bus runs every 30 minutes form a stop a five minute walk from the hotel. Car parking at the hotel car park can get tight when the wedding season is on!
stayed here for the weekend and liked it very much. The downside was there was a bad smell in the bathroom, which was sorted out by a drainage company. The welcome was very friendly. The room was pleasant and the food was yummy. In a delightful location. Also sleep quality was good.
Having stayed here earlier in the year for work when the opportunity arose (again for work) to stay here during the summer I and a colleague jumped at the chance . Those views , the lovely bar area perfect for a late Sunday afternoon . How disappointed were we? Very . On arrival we were greeted at reception and checked in by an almost robotic member of staff. We noticed that there was a wedding party but as we were not informed of any restaurant closures etc assumed (never assume ) that our stay would not be impacted. We were not told the lift was out of order so had to carry our luggage up 3 flights of stairs ( maybe think about replacing or fixing the stair carpets management) I was allocated a small room overlooking the veranda , as was my colleague (on the 3rd floor) both rooms were stiflingly hot( why weren't the windows opened prior to our arrival) no fan or anything. My room was already occupied by several large old and dusty cobwebs ... And two of the towels looked used. Not pleasant. So following a drink on the lawn (how can you charge £2 for a glass of soda water and lime) we decided to eat .... Oh dear .. The bar area and the rest of the residents area was how overrun with wedding guests... There was nowhere for us to go and eat or indeed relax. The live band was also very loud ( as would be expected) luckily we knew the pub nearby did food ( the hop pole inn... Eat here it's brilliant) so we left the hotel and went to the pub. On our return the evening wedding event was in full flow. With a bbq on the veranda..... As our rooms overlooked this area the noise was pretty awful. It was impossible to sleep as the room was so hot and the noise disturbing. Breakfast was disappointing and the lack of staff with a personality or a smile in the breakfast room made breakfast uncomfortable ... It felt like an exam!! Total silence ! The lack of anybody on reception on departure made it impossible to raise our issues . The lack of information or even explanation of how the wedding would affect our stay was disappointing. The whole hotel was focussed on the wedding party , no doubt because of their total spend at that time but as repeat business guests and with potential future business also this hotel needs to consider its other guests as well. Suffice to say we won't be be using this hotel again and will be recommending our colleagues also don't use it. Top tip. Check when booking if there is a wedding , if there is don't book. Don't eat at the hotel eat at the hop pole inn... It's lovely and much better value for money. To the hotel manager... Encourage your staff to engage with and speak to guests!!!
We indicated it was our wedding anniversary and were up-graded to an executive room. It was spacious and had very good views. An enormous bed and everything you would expect from a three star hotel. Except for the dirty windows and frames (outside). Scruffy soiled valance on the bed and a general tiredness. We were disappointed that we were not notified in advance that a wedding party had taken over the rest of the hotel.
This hotel could potentially be something special but it just doesn't quite get there. The communal areas inside are done nicely but the corridors are shabby and carpets need updating and replacing. The room we had was ok but very small and a bit tired in its decor. The bed was comfortable but ridiculously narrow (we supposedly had a double). My husband and I could just about lie side by side but certainly couldn't move without falling off the side (we are neither of us large - I'm a size 8!). The thing that spoilt our weekend away the most was that there was a wedding going on in the hotel during our stay and we were clearly considered unimportant guests. We decided to grab lunch in the bar when we arrived but because the wedding party were about to use the bar for their post ceremony drinks we were told we would have to leave and eat outside! The hotel was too small to escape the wedding party so we abandoned the hotel until 9pm and then sat in our room listening to the disco. Breakfast wasn't included in our room rate but was available for an extra £10 each, which I considered reasonable given that the rooms are inexpensive. Breakfast was nice but I had to order poached eggs separately (which is often the case in hotels), but they took so long to arrive that my husband had finished eating and my toast was stone cold - so we cancelled the order. All in all this hotel served as a reasonable base for a trip into Bath (we caught the number 265 bus straight into the city in 15 mins - it was very easy and much better than worrying about parking - cheap too!). I wouldn't stay there again as the beds are too small and there is literally nothing there. Due to the wedding the dining room was empty in the evening so we were forced to eat in the local pub, which was awful. Frustratingly, the other 4 couples in the pub were staying at the hotel, so perhaps between us we could have made dining at the hotel a viable option! The bar lunch in the hotel had been nice though and so I'm sure if we had been able to dine at the hotel we would have had a good dinner. Check before you stay - if there's a wedding on make sure you avoid!
Lovely position, but needs money spent on it. Staff and food excellent. Rooms very variable. My friend and I had single rooms, for which we paid a hefty extra charge with the coach company. We requested re-furbished rooms (having read some reviews) my friend had a spacious room/bathroom, good furniture etc. My room (no 35) had a badly stained carpet, old scratched furniture and a bathroom that looked as if it had been squeezed into a cupboard. No full size washbasin, just a hand basin, step back and your legs touch the loo, bend forward and your head touches the tiles and mirror ! I asked for another room, non available, because a wedding party was coming in, unknown to us and no courtesy to warn us that a disco would be going on until 12.30am. So booming noise inside and well oiled guests being loud in the garden, so no way that one could sleep. So won't be recommending friends to this hotel !
3 of us slept in one room for £70 for a night without breakfast. The room was small for 3 of us, yet it was clean. Liked the area and only 5 min drive to bath central. Has a log fire ?? in bar and outdoor pretty overlooking part of village. Would recommend for visiting bath or local areas. has a local canal too
Okay so driving here wasn't the easiest trying to follow the gps instructions and wondering if it's telling you to drive down a footpath when in fact it is just a very very tiny road... But after reaching the hotel wow it just looked amazing and was surrounded by such scenery, my type of location! Loved the chandeliers as you entered. There's plenty of free parking and some great walks to be done from the hotel around the area. The surrounding gardens are relaxing to sit in and there's a friendly cat who likes attention and I swear spies on you and waits for the perfect time to jump out in front of you. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable although the room did seem to have a bit of a slant but I guess that can be expected from an old stone built Georgian mansion. The lifts were out of order but assistance was promptly provided. The service was very good and friendly. We ate in the restaurant once and ordered 2 steaks, one medium rare and the other medium but both came out well done. Apart from that the restaurant service was very good.
Old hotel, with nice features, we only attended for the Gala Dinner function of the RREC motoring club, and didn't stay over night, but found the staff were very helpful, nothing was too much of a problem, food was well served, and tasty, compared to Salford Hall, Nr Evesham, where we visited last Sunday (BW), which was poor, so well done Limpley Stoke Hotel, what we expect from a Best Western branded hotel, individual, but able to offer service & quality.
The experience was terrible. Despite them being advised that I had a disability and of us being assured that the room we reserved would be on the ground floor it turned out our room was on the third floor. Not only that the elevator was out of order and no one saw fit to tell us and offer us the choice of cancelling the reservation. In addition there was no one to help us with our heavy luggage up to the room. It gets better folks. The room we got at the hotel was different to the one reserved, much smaller, barely enough room to hold our luggage, in addition the room was filthy and smelly. We were promised a view over the beautiful valley and surrounding hills but instead we got a room at the back of the hotel overlooking the garbage bins. As for the reception the manager who greeted us was rude and surly and wouldn't go out of their way to do anything to help, they were lacking in primary courtesies such as please and thank you. If you wanted a drink or bar food be prepared to wait for an inordinate amount of time. On the bar there is a phone stating that if the bar is unattended and to dial "0" for assistance. We used this method and the request for service went to voicemail. We went to reception to ask for assistance only to be told that they didn't know where the barkeepers was and we'd have to wait, some one came after about 10 minutes and the waiting time for the food took upwards of 20 minutes just for fish and chips bare in mind that we were the only people in the bar, as with reception the staff were surly and everything seemed to be so much of an effort for them. The only positive we drew from this hotel was the few from the front of the property. On checking out the experience was similar to the one checking in. We received a few grunted words and again with not a please or thank you.
This Hotel is 10 minutes drive from Bath, but on very narrow roads. It is convenient to the city, yet is in a very rural and scenic landscape. Although it's an old building with no right angles, it is nicely maintained and decorated. I would stay here again for the convenience. Beds are comfortable, food and service are average.
Stayed in the Limpney Stoke hotel for two nights to go to our daughters wedding, which was not at Limpney Stoke. The lift was broken and had been for several days as we received an email telling us it was broken before the arrival date. We were on the third floor, I have rheumatoid arthritis, so a bit of a struggle for me, especially trying to get my luggage up and down the stairs. Some staff were friendly, others I felt were slightly rude. One lady at reception ringing my room and informing me that two ladies were demanding to come to my room. These were two of the bridesmaids who are young women who are far from demanding. She also informed me that the flowers had arrived and asked if I was coming to get them, so I had to come down the three flights of stairs to bring them up to my room. No offer of help again. If you wanted anything in the bar, which was unattended, you had to ring reception from the bar. Seemed very under staffed, also less than attentive for my birthday meal of nine people the night before. Rooms were small and everyone was complaining that the rooms were stuffy and hot. It was a shame, it was a beautiful setting but not impressed with the service or the rooms.
A crowd of us stayed at the hotel for 1 or 2 nights and we were all happy with our rooms. On the wedding day the staff were excellent and we were very impressed with the wedding breakfast meal. A lovely location for a wedding.
Although small the room was adequate and well appointed. Facilities were good and service, despite the arrival of several coach parties, was prompt. Views from the bar balcony were great. Bar was expensive but local pubs more than made up for that. The building is old and internal passages not for the faint hearted.
Wasn't impressed with this motel. Very hard to get to- tiny roads, not easily accessible to Bath. The room was not like the one pictured and the promised rural view was of a back roof. The lift was broken and our room was on second floor down several corridors. Really not impressed. Offered food at a cost but can't comment as we didn't eat there.
We visited the hotel for a friends wedding. The building & grounds look beautiful, unfortunately the decor inside is a little tired & could do with updating. Our room was on the smaller side but adequate. Staff were accommodating of our needs, particularly at our request to check in to our room early (we called the day before) to allow us to change prior to the ceremony. Food for the wedding was tasty, breakfast was average.
There are plenty of good points for this hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful; the breakfast choice was excellent and well presented; we didn't try the evening dinner since it seemed a bit pricey, but the bar meals are very good value for money. Our room was quite spacious, with good views and all the room facilities were very satisfactory. The hotel is a little isolated, but that ensures a quiet night's sleep. Bath and Bristol are easily accessed by car, but there is a good bus service (No 256) into Bath which takes about 15 minutes. I have read that some reviewers have negative comments about the property, but from our stay we would thoroughly recommend the hotel
The first thing we learn upon arriving is that the elevator is broken. We're on a two week road-trip around the UK - three people, two suitcases: they're heavy. Then the room does not come with a bottle or two of water. The places we've stayed so far have usually provided water. We ordered a couple of bottles from the front desk (at $3 each) and were then charged $3 silver tray service! Can you believe it? For a couple of bottles of water!?! It wasn't like we ordered a couple of meals from the kitchen and had those brought up to the second floor - that I could see. But $3 to deliver water that should already be provided? Ridiculous. Other than those two complaints, the hotel was fine. Breakfast was decent fare.
We drove up with great expectations. It was a gorgeous property but we were a bit disappointed with how far it was from Bath city center. The lift was broken so we had to lug our suitcases up 3 sets up stairs. The room was clean. The bar and lounge were nice. The beds weren't that comfortable and the pillows were a bit flimsy. However, the staff was some of the nicest we encountered on our trip. The shower didn't have much pressure but we got clean enough. The breakfast was great and it was nice to have an omelette! Our room also happened to be above the kitchen, so the staff were out smoking in the morning and the smoke started coming in the windows-not too pleasant.
The Hotel staff and service is excellent. The building needs updating as does the décor. The room was dark and dismal with dark furniture and a dark bathroom. Lighting in the rooms and overall is very dull and depressing. The bar is stark with no atmosphere. The food is O.K. but rather costly for a restrictive and somewhat boring choice of foods.
Staff were very friendly and helpful, the service was outstanding. It was clean and well kept our room had a nice view. Altogether a very comfortable pleasant stay here. The evening meal was very tasty and the breakfast offered a vast choice of food.
The pictures of the hotel were very appealing and indeed the surrounding area is pleasant and the view over a green valley is good. Shame it was raining hard when we arrived. We were given room 23 and walked up to the second floor as the lift was out of order. The room was small with a miniscule bed, an armchair that was suitable for a child and a poky bathroom with the smallest of showers. We asked for another room. Luckily we were early so we were given room 9. It was bigger and had a bath with a shower attachment. The gap between the basin and the bath is treacherously small. The bath is rather high and I would not recommend elderly people ever use it. There was no hair dryer. The tea/coffee maker is the smallest contraption I have ever seen in a hotel. There is free WiFi and the small flat screen TV has only Freeview. Breakfast costs £10 and is less than exciting. The coffee is undrinkable. The breakfast room is split in 2: a room with a view and one without. We were seated in the one without view. My husband wanted poached eggs but the chef had never cooked one so he got fried eggs instead after a long wait. I had my own organic yogurt and ate nothing else as there was nothing I wanted to eat. We were told there would be no charge by a very helpful member of staff, perhaps a manageress after the third attempt at making poached eggs! There is a large sitting room with a musty smell and a bar. The first floor corridor seems to slope for reasons unknown. There is a free car park. We stayed 2 nights and the lift was out of order when we left. There were people on crutches who had to use the stairs with great difficulty. Would we ever return? Definitely not! The hotel desperately needs updating with vision.
We stayed here last October for 2 nights. After a long drive down from Lancashire, we were greeted warmly and with the room ready for us. Twin room with lovely views, plenty of room for 2 of us, tea & coffee making facilities. We had lunch in the bar at the hotel. A very quiet nights sleep, breakfast was buffet style but also had eggs/fish cooked to order. Friendly staff, clean hotel and a building full of quirks due to its age. Would recommend staying here.
This old converted Manor House is atop a hill in the tiny village of Limply Stoke, an easy drive or bus ride into Bath. There is ample parking outside the hotel which is great because the narrow steep lanes around here are hard to negotiate and there are very few places you can park or pass. It has old world charm and the staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast was buffet style with reasonable choices. If you enjoy walking you will find numerous bridal paths and its a nice long walk over the hill to the next small, picturesque village. If you don't want to eat or drink at the hotel there's a typical village pub at the bottom of the hotel driveway.They serve basic,typical pub food at reasonable prices. PJ Barker author of the novel Changing Pillion.
This is an hotel which is set in beautiful countryside with wonderful views. We had booked on a room only basis and stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and clean, but the built in wardrobe was small so a longer stay with more clothes may have been tricky. The lift was unfortunately out of order, but we were informed of that before our visit and were offered a cancellation if wished. We decided to go as I am able to use my husband as a packhorse, but when we arrived we were offered the services of a porter so that didn't matter. The bed was extremely comfortable and the curtains were thick enough to keep out the light so we slept well. The en suite bathroom was large and clean with a good shower over the bath and plenty of clean towels and nice toiletries. The breakfast was a buffet with either continental or traditional English and was good quality. Unfortunately the hotel boiler broke down on our second morning, which was beyond the control of the hotel. They called in an engineer immediately, but we still had no hot shower. My husband boiled the kettle so that he could have a wet shave and I did the same for a strip wash. The manager, Diana, was very apologetic and gave us a free breakfast by way of compensation and we were very happy with that. I am sure that the hotel found it more inconvenient than us to be honest. All in all a pleasant stay and we would go back if staying in that area again.
Conclusions, This hotel; - is perfectly acceptable, but could do with some updating - served us some very nice food, for which I was happy to pay thd asking price - is well positioned for attractive views - is, I think, a venue first and an hotel second, at this time of year - would be if it from some TLC - would benefit from having staff at reception answer the phone, rather than let it switch to a message. Our visit was as guests at a wedding, planned for the Saturday of our stay. We were booked in for 2 nights, Friday and Saturday 1st impressions; Impressive building, needing some TLC Limited parking, but, a great position, offering some lovely views Check in Easy, no issues or problems Room; A double with a view was booked and that's what we got. A bit small, but clean, neat, tidy, warm, a window that opens . . . I'm happy. Bathroom small and could do with updating, but again, clean, warm, dry and functional, that's fine. Dinner; In the resaurant rather than the bar. The menu has only 6 main courses listed, which, from a quality point of view is good. It means that the kitchen are going to concentrate on a small number of options and do them well . . . . I hope. We ordered; Pork medallions, in honey and mustard sauce. Supreme of chicken. Both served with new potatoes and 4 vegetables Everything served on pipeing hot plates, as it should be. My pork was well cooked and very enjoyable, served in a honey and mustard sauce, which had a healthy kick to it The vegetables were nicely cooked My wife's chicken was moist, served in a mushroom sauce and again, very tasty Two extremely enjoyable meals Breakfasts; Buffet style, as is the fashion these days Not a massive choice, but, more than enough. The usual yogurts, cereals, toast, pastries, croissants etc etc Nice lean bacon, pork sausages, fried bread, beans, tomatoes and scrambled eggs If you want eggs cooked any way other than scrambled, you need to tell the person who shows you to your table It's just a shame restaurants cannot find a way to offer service at breakfast. Overall, our stay was very acceptable, marred only by an accident involving our 3 year old grandson, which, as a part of our stay, must be mentioned, but which is a separate incident.
Quiet room next to fire escape would have been ideal if staff and other guests had not used it as a short cut.The noise of suitcases being bumped down a metal staircase was annoying. It was difficult to close the fire door properly. Friendly and helpful staff, who offered to carry our luggage upstairs as lift was out of action (this had been highlighted on website) Good car parking facilities, decor tired and ensuite was adequate.
Spent one night here for a short break. Hotel is situated close to bath and got a taxi in for £14. Bedroom was good size and bed comfy. We had breakfast the next morning and was a nice spread. We had a issue with a light , but that got resolved that evening,
This hotel is 16 th century and it is very quirky,it's easy to get lost when going to your room,but great fun exploring the hotel. The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was excellent,you couldn't fault the choice. The staff were very helpful and seemed very happy to help you out. The rooms on the top floor has fantastic views. You can either walk in the the centre of Bath and stop of at pubs on the way down as this hotel is up a hill or it's 10 minutes by cab. Best place to eat at night is the OPA a Greek restaurant and you can also drink in the bar and it has seating outside over looking the river Avon.
Would have rated this higher had I not been woken at 7.30am on the Sunday morning by hotel staff putting bottles in the reclycling near my window! Was pleased to have a quiet room away from the front of the hotel - as there were weddings going on both of the nights I stayed. In the end it was the hotel staff that disturbed me. Lovely location hard to find if you just follow your SatNav though (as it will take you down a very narrow steep road - keep to the more main roads.
We loved the historic look of this hotel: from the entry, to the hall, to the public areas, they all have a historic feel and beautiful. We are from the US and wanted to stay in a hotel with characters and good view. It provided all we expected. The staff there are all very friendly and nice. The room we stayed in was clean. However, the hotel needs some renovation. The caulking of the windows show mildews. There were no place to hold the shampoo bottles and conditioners. The walls and carpet looked dirty on the stairs leading to the laundry room on the top level, I guess. The elevator was broken the two nights were stayed there. It was nice of them to carry them for us, but it was inconvenient without an elevator. Lastly, they charged 5 GBP on our one year old for the breakfast. We have never been charged for that elsewhere. When I questioned that, the receptionist asked me "did she eat?" Of course, she ate, but she had always been eating from our plate in other places.
This large Georgian property is rather down at heel it's saving grace being its location. It is near major routes, yet is most tranquil though fellow guests can be noisy outside on warm evenings. The drawing room has a cold institutional appearance with a few cheap pictures on the wall and seating set out in bleak ranks. It is a functional room longing to be restored to a welcoming drawing room. The adjoining bar is somewhat more welcoming. The bedrooms are rather drab but comfortable with good comfy beds. The walls are adorned with a mirror and television but not even a cheap picture. On our visit the lift was not working but staff willingly took our luggage up to our second floor room and back again, while we were fortunately fit enough to use the stairs. Upstairs is rather a rabbit warren. We were not tempted by the restaurant menu which was rather unimaginative.The hotel is, though, clearly very popular with business people and for functions and other travellers passing through. For the area the price for B&B was attractive. It was perfectly satisfactory but failed to make the most of what could be a delightful old building. It is quaint in the sense that it is idiosyncratic
We stayed here last night after a very busy day and evening in Bath. We arrived about 8.30 and there was a wedding in full swing but this did not stop the reception staff welcoming us being very attentive. Our room was a good family size with a double and single for our daughter, the beds were really comfy with plenty of thick good quality pillows. There were plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits and the bathroom was very clean and well stocked with fluffy towels and products. The room was plain but tastefully decorated as was the whole hotel. From previous reviews I thought it was going to be run down but that's certainly not the case. We had a nightcap in the bar before bed and sat outside on the terrace overlooking the beautiful views. We slept really well, there was no noise from other guests and woke up feeling really refreshed. The breakfast was lovely, buffet style but you can order fried eggs or kippers if you prefer. The waiting staff were very helpful and kept everything organised. I would stay longer at this hotel as it is great value for money and it is a fantastic base for Bath.
Such a beautiful place however was disapointed with overall experience. Rang for room service to get water because the room was so hot and was refused because there was a wedding on and they were to busy, was not impressed by this. Also further away from the town then i thought, good taxi journey in.
I was here with 7 other girls for a Hen Do. We chose this location for a bit of luxury and our room was nice and spacious for us all to be together and enjoy each others company. We had a gorgeous view out of our windows and a perfect clean balcony for photos together. The overall hotel and our room seemed very clean and organised. Unfortunately the lift wasn't working the whole weekend we were there, so it wasn't a priority of theirs to get fixed.. luckily a lady who was pregnant with our group managed to walk up and down the two flights of stairs okay! The bed was very comfy and our bathroom was lovely and spacious with a good shower. Late at night after most people were in bed it was easy to hear people talking from the hallways, as well as in the morning when other guests were leaving early, but we didn't feel it was the worst we had all experienced. We didn't eat here at all, as it was easy to head into Bath and get our dinner/breakfast, which we found was nicer. The service was good, providing us with ice for the champagne that we brought ourselves for our room, and very friendly with answering all our questions. WIFI had a good signal with no problems. The garden was also beautiful and well looked after, we sat in the sun for a bit while waiting for a taxi into the city. We would definitely return if we are in the area as we felt it wasn't to far from Bath with the car or taxi.
the hotel was lovely from the outside and the staff were courteous but slow. Once in our "quiet" room (very small and basic) we opened the window to find a ventilator blowing and this lasted until 9.30 p.m. Hotel guests were treated as second class citizens to the guests at weddings which were held both Friday and Saturday. The hotel has only a small bar and wedding guests took over as the bar adjoined the function room. Children were still playing on the stairs and in the corridors at 10.30 p.m. when we went up to our room. The lift was out of order all the time we were there. The first night was very noisy as guests who had obviously been to the wedding and were drunk were shouting about in the corridor. The second night the same thing happened. At 1.45 a.m. we tried to phone reception only to find the telephone was not connected and we had to get out of bed and speak to the louts ourselves. We then tried to telephone the hotel on our mobile. It rang and rang and no-one answered. If this had been a medical emergency the hotel could have had a death on its hands.
Hotel is lovely from the outside, not so good inside in desperate need of some updating. The lift was out of order on arrival and still out of order when we left 2 days later!!! Staff we did see were very polite and friendly but they were a bit thin on the ground.
Visited midweek for a visit to Bath. The hotel was a little tricky to find and along a single track road. There is quite a lot of car parking - however, we went out for dinner in Bath and came back to find the car park full. Turns out it was due to a lot of elderly people who were at a function/meeting at the hotel - not hotel guests and we had to wait for them to leave to park our car safely. Shame that the car park isn't reserved for actual guests - it would have been nice to be pre-warned. I think we were in a larger room than usual (based on previous reviews) and we had a bay window that looked out over the countryside. The room was clean, although there were some cobwebs, which I expect in an older building. The hotel has free wifi, which is quick and easy to log into. It's about 15 mins drive from Bath - I think if we were to visit again, I'd probably stay in Bath as the nightlife is fab and we didn't get to enjoy it properly. The water in the room took a long time to heat up and wasn't draining properly. The mattress on the bed was worn and I could feel the springs. The curtains didn't cover the windows properly and this meant the room was light very early. The walls are thin, which again I expected being an old building and based on previous reviews. This was fine apart from the cleaners running up and down the corridor like elephants outside our room from 6.30am - they also turned the TV on in one of the rooms and turned it up loud, so that they could hear the TV over their hoovering, which meant it could be heard loudly in our room. So due to this and the crap curtains, I had a rubbish sleep. I wouldn't visit again - even though it's budget, I still expect to get a good night sleep! We didn't have breakfast or use the restaurant or bar, so can't comment on that.
Quite decent looking rooms for the price but the beds are very uncomfortable- cheap mattresses where you can feel the springs and it sags. Very cheap bedding and pillows, itchy and thin. Polyester fest. To add insult to injury, I crawled downstairs after a poor nights' sleep, asked for a double espresso and was charged £5 for what came out of a push button machine (they couldn't add steamed milk because try don't have that on the machine!) . £5 like I was at The Dorchester drinking the perfect espresso or something. Outrageous price gouging. The worst part of the stay though dear reader? The staff. Housekeeping were very loud at 7:30am and the front desk staff were rude and almost mocking during the espresso ordeal. Bath is an expensive place. Just pay the money and stay somewhere decent. This place is anything but.
I do like Best Westerns and this one is no exception. In a lovely hillside location with views down the valley covered in trees and greenery. We had upgraded the room and were pleased with the comfort, views and space. The room was maintained daily to a very high standard and it was a pleasure to stay here. It is only a short distance from the Kennet & Avon canal so is ideal for cyclists or walkers to base themselves here to enjoy the lanes and towpaths towards the Dundas Aqueduct and beyond to Bath, or Bradford on Avon in the other direction. Helpfull hotel staff and spacious lounge & bar to relax in at the end of the day.