We enjoyed a five-day break at this hotel with our extended family. The staff were wonderful, very accomodating, the location is absolutely spectacular and the food is good. We were a very mixed party in terms of age - ranging from two-years old to 85 - and the hotel had something to offer everyone. Our older relatives enjoyed relaxing the lounge and being well-looked after, while the younger members of the party went walking in the grounds, swimming and played pool and golf. If you are looking for somewhere good for a group holiday then this is a good option.

It is hard to disagree with some of the other reviews about the decor -- it is faded in places and some of the rooms could do with a make over, however I think some of the comments are too harsh.

Overall this is a good hotel that offers great value and would make a wonderful setting for group or family holidays.

This is a wonderful Hotel which stands in the middle of a large estate with deer to be seen around the hotel and only Red Squirels are allowed as residents. The rooms are very large and comfortabley furnished. The 18 hole golf course for the exclusive use by residents is in great order. The highlight of the stay was the restaurant, with a fantastic menu which is changed every day. It is a must for a special treat .

In my view this hotel is one up from a Nursing Home, the rooms we stayed in were tired, furninhings were worn and in some cases damaged, rather reminded me of enetering an aged Aunts home, with a rocking chair and an old style wollen blankets on the bed.
The restauant food and service were reasonable but did not warrant the dress code.
We are in our mid 40's and were with our 4 children aged between 8 and 18 and felt uncomfortable as the majority of the guests were elderly.
On the positive side the grounds are quite beautiful and well kept although the tennis court was so neglected it was unplayable.
The pool was very quiet and ample in size however the jacuzzi was cracked and unsightly. The fitness room was a small annex within the pool and again very poor.
I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, it is faded grandure and not worth the money.
It was so bad it was laughable,

Booked this hotel after reading about it on Tripadvisor. Went with the majority of the reviews and was not dissapointed. Everybody was so helpful, from Kelly in reception who recommended our room right up to the manager who remembered our names, not forgetting one of the waiters who recalled how my wife liked her coffee.
Stayed in room 71 which turned out to be a suite with a view of the Ist tee on the golf course. What a beautiful room, it had everything we needed.
Stayed dinner, bed and breakfast. Meals were cooked to perfection.
Couldn't find any tired chairs or carpets but didn't go in any other rooms.
Yes the average age was on the high side but at least they are quiet and we met some great charecters.
The golf course was a bit on the wet side but it had rained a lot...the comment about taking lots of golf balls is correct.
On the whole if you fancy a quiet holiday with some golf and nice walks accompanied by good food, this is for you.