We went for a 2 night stay. The room was well appointed and generally clean. There was a bit of dust, particularly in the less often reached places (on top of the pictures, on the venetian blind) - not a major problem but it did give my wife a stuffy nose. Other than that (if you can live with the stripes (see photo)) it was good. Bed was firm but comfy. My wife went to the spa and was very pleased with it. Staff were fine. The food in the restaurant, Buca di Beppo was nice and a notch above what you might cook for yourself. The waiter we had was somewhat overkeen, asking if the menu had been explained and then effectively re-explaining it each time he came to ask what we wanted next. Other than that (and some poor lighting in some corners of the restaurant) it was a pleasant experience.
Would we come again - maybe - but that's more about where it's located and what we would want to see and do. Would we consider a De Vere hotel again - yes.
- Swindon De Vere Shaw Ridge
