The Rectory Hotel is a perfectly pleasant place to stay (and eat), but it lacks the personal touch that would ensure a return visit from me. The reception staff had the professional briskness of a hotel chain used to corporate events and society weddings but lacking the friendly, conversational manner that I was expecting, based upon other reviews on this... More

Beautiful place , made us feel as though we were in a Famous Five novel and that any minute lashings of ginger beer would be served. All the communal areas are beautifully decorated and the gardens are gorgeous. We walked across to the nearby church which is also worth a visit. We didn't eat at the hotel for dinner but... More

We arrived at the Rectory direct from Texas, worn out and with a 5-month old still on American time. It was the perfect place to have a relaxing start to our trip. The hotel itself was easy and very good, with the best food around at both their in-house restaurant as well as at the pub across the street (same... More

our daughter jenna halliday married guy tomblin at grudwell church 17/03/12 & we had the reception at the rectory hotel, all the staff & especially the owners jonathon & julian made our day very special, its a day that we will never forget, the food was outstanding as was the hotel & bedrooms I can recommend this hotel too anyone... More

We stayed just one night but would happily return. Very personal, quirky decoration, and just a nice feel. The staff were very friendly, food good, especially breakfast. With the room rate there was a promise of a toiletry set. It was forgotten but would you believe it they sent it to my home address. I think that is going the... More

I have delayed this report awaiting a second visit as I wished to ensure the administrative failings that blighted our first visit were a one-off and not the norm’. Thankfully these failings did not reappear. Standing in an elevated setting above the quiet A-road which winds through the village the Rectory enjoys a prime position surrounded by well tended gardens... More

We stayed for a weekend in February and were a bit disappointed - the staff were very helpful and friendly but I think they are being let down by a lack of investment.... shabby chic is fine but mattresses that are so old and soft that you can't sleep, as well as furniture that looks like it comes from student... More

Stayed for one night (Friday) for a company bash in mid-January. There were 14 of us for dinner and 4 couples staying the night. I liked the casual laid back approach to the place. It wasn't high brow and was, in fact, much like visiting someone's house. Quite a nice house but a house rather than a hotel. The room... More

We managed to get a last minute night away and having spied The Rectory before, managed to get the last remaining room on a Saturday night for an exceptional rate, so all good on that front. Turning up at the hotel, you can't fail to be impressed by the building itself. Its a gorgeous country house and as I believe,... More