Great little pub! My mum and I have passed this place many times as we're in Tetbury frequently to…read moresee family. Really nice staff and pretty quick service even when they got busy. The fish and chips was a very generous portion and I loved the dill in the batter of the fish. Something a bit different and right up my street! The lunch time ciabattas all looked really good. The table next to us had a couple of pizza too, which were huge and looked really good. Great find. We'll be back!

Looking to get out of the city, my girlfriend and I spent a very comfortable and quiet night in a…read more'superior' room at the Ormond. Across-street parking is available, although limited to one hour. We found this to be beneficial in checking in and dropping off our bags before relocating the car to the long-stay car park less than a three minute walk from the hotel. We received a professional and informative welcome from a member of staff, who offered to take our bags before showing us to our room. Be aware that the hotel reception is on the right of a central outdoor passageway and the hotel bar is on the left, and it would appear as though staff share responsibilities between the two. If there is no-one at reception at your time of arrival you may want to pop over to the bar to make yourself known? Tucked away in the loft our spacious and decorous room featured an ample king size bed with ornate bed stead and corresponding furnishings, a correctly-tuned digital television, telephone with easy access to reception, a decent hair dryer, a generous provision of tea and coffee making facilities, and a view over the multitude of the sixteenth and seventeenth century rooftops of Tetbury town centre. Like the bedroom our bathroom was clean, tidy and spacious. The shower was of a high standard and we appreciated the inclusion of a bathtub. Mini bottles of shower gel and shampoo were provided, along with ample towels. Our overall sleep quality was good, although we found the duck feather pillows were not as firm as we prefer and although not impossible, it was difficult to find immediate comfort. We were concerned that our evening may be interrupted by noise from the hotel bar courtyard, but we actually enjoyed a very peaceful stay. Breakfast was available up until 10am and could be found in the hotel restaurant, situated behind the bar area. In addition to cereals, toast, fruit, yoghurt, and hot drinks, the extensive menu presented options to cater for almost all tastes and palates. The French toast with bacon and maple syrup, and the eggs benedict were particularly enjoyable. We couldn't help but feel for the solitary member of staff who appeared to be responsible for running the entire breakfast sitting, providing bar service, and dealing with hotel guests. Despite an obvious strain on this member of staff's behalf, we were quickly served and dealt with in an entirely professional manner.

Called in for a drink on the way through…read more In a nice central spot opposite the covered market. The bar is nice with a reasonable looking menu. The drinks included two 'farmhouse' ciders at £2.20 which is good value.

Having made a dinner reservation based on a recommendation (and an overnight stay in a nearby…read morehotel) we were pleased to be received with such a warm service throughout our visit and what was clearly a devoted attention to detail regarding our menu choices. The terrine was rich without being too far to the salty side. The pan-fried scallops with black pudding and cauliflower puree were delectable in providing just the right amount of crispness while still remaining spongy and fresh. The combination of black pudding and cauliflower puree was rather piquant and provided an interesting compliment to the dish. The lamb shank was prepared with a meticulous attention to its overall delicacy, with thick rustic gravy. The mushroom wellington was full-bodied in its nutty flavour and was rather impressive in size. Regardless, the light pastry lacked a stodgy substructure and the accompanying roast vegetables were anything beside bland. To finish we enjoyed a slice of the chocolate pie and a bowl of lemon sorbet. The pie was well-presented and of a decent quality. The sorbet was splendidly tart. Despite a booking during a peak time the restaurant was enjoyable quiet and we were generally left in peace (although service felt as though it were constantly to hand). Both qualities contributed to the intimate atmosphere. The elaborate furnishings to suit the ornate style of the building were appreciated. Needless to say we were not disappointed at all with the entire experience.

Our stay was perfect in every way. The staff was so friendly, professional and helpful! We…read moreenjoyed the many walks in the country side and the spa is excellent. Our room #11 was large and well appointed. We loved the blend of old world charm and modern understated luxury. The grounds are spectacular. The dining is world class! Besides for the most innovative tasting menu in the world conceived by a genius chef and his staff, we loved the tapas bar and private dining experience. Our sommelier Tim who was visiting from Denmark made the dinner so special as did the young chef Julian who explained the details of iberico ham and each ingredient. This is one of the finest hotel properties in the world and we can't wait to return

Whatley Manor is a 5, decadent, opulent, luxurious and expensive hotel, but if you want quality in…read moreevery single way, then Whatley Manor is the first place to visit. As you approach the hotel down the huge drive, you are met with lots of greenery, trees and spacious countryside. The large gates open on approach, revealing the large courtyard and the hotel itself. Two valets met us as we drove to the entrance, they valeted the car and took our luggage into the hotel. The receptionist was French (as are all the workers as far as we could tell as the owners are French) and greeted us very warmly, and then telephoned the manager of the hotel who came down to greet us personally. The personal touch really was amazing, he knew where we were from, our names and was very genuine and friendly. The porter then took us up to the room where our luggage was already waiting for us. The room was not as large as many other places we have stayed in, but was incredibly sufficient and again, decadent. There was a large bed, large tv with sky channels, and an exceptional bathroom which reflected the spa that is in the hotel as the shower was a high tech spa shower! The view was incredible, over looking the outside eating area and the gardens. We went to the bar area which serves any kind of cocktail you could think of and I had a Strawberry Bellini made by a very competent barman who seemed to be capable of making any kind of drink in the world! Then came the canapes and menus, absolutely chocked full of the best food possible. As usual, we had the beef for mains, and the maitre'd allowed us to 'mix and match' certain things on the set menu with the a la carte menu. The actual dining room was not anything special, fairly spacious but not very intimate. I had the goats cheese starter which was exceptional, followed by beef with veal kidney (which I could not even bear to look at let alone eat!) which again, was absolute top quality. I had black truffle ice cream to finish, and the service had been perfect the whole way through. Breakfast in bed, full English as always, yet again was phenomenal for very little charge. I would highly recommend Whatley Manor for anyone with money as it is incredibly expensive as you would expect for a 5 hotel. There is an inhouse cinema with home made popcorn as well as a large spa.

Off to an awful start…read more We contacted the hotel before arrival to especially request soya milk for breakfast which they said they would provide, we arrived and no soya milk and more importantly not really any expressed concern that they hadn't provided any despite saying they would. Not off to a great start but still not the end of the world. So we then ask if there's any chance we can check out an hour later the next morning as we were going to a wedding and would arrive too early, the boy on reception said he'd ring and check, he then came back to us with "no it's company policy and the rooms are fully booked", very much a classic computer says no approach. We finally get to the average looking room and go to have a shower, the shower doesn't work. This wasn't low water pressure, personal preference or complicated knobs not working, this was no water is coming out not working. We ring reception and the same boy as before says he'll come look, he comes up to the room spends a couple of minutes in the bathroom turning the tap on and off, sighing and saying "for fuck sake" before announcing "it's not working but it's too late to do anything about it now". Again we state the obvious "okay but we need to wash so what are you going to do about it?" We ask to try a shower in another room, he says he will have to ring someone and goes off to call a manager who it seems clearly couldn't give a shit. He tells us we can try the room next door (despite earlier being told they were fully booked) but the shower in there is exactly the same and no water is coming out! Here we have to state the obvious that "Why are you renting rooms out when the showers do not work?" Or "How do you not know that the showers do not work?" We are told that no one else has complained (right....) So we ask to try another (note again that we were told they were fully booked!) and in this room the water is finally running but only ice cold. Once again we ring reception and ask why do none of the showers work and this time the boy gives the phone to a manager who says, wait for it, "It's too late to do anything". We ask them quite simply "would you pay for a room when you could not wash?" And at this point we are responded to with "uhhhhh" sounds until we hang up. We explained all this to the day staff the next morning who had had no message passed to them by the night staff about the shower not working at all. The manager apologised and said that the night manager had been off sick the night before. We explained we expected some compensation and fortunately were given a partial refund. Ended better than it started but I think some of the staff could really do with a lesson in customer service and the shower issues need to be addressed.

What a lovely, friendly place. We came upon this pub quite…read moreby accident and decided to stop for lunch. The menu is varied and very reasonably priced. The service was excellent, the food superb. Many thanks for a lovely lunch and we will certainly be coming back......

Location is in the hilltop town of Malmsbury. We ate at the Abbey Row restaurant inside the hotel…read more Reservations recommended. Very British menu. There is a set menu or large plates. We were able to mix and match. Good portions. Hotel itself is decorated interestingly with unusual artifacts . Parking outside restaurant is limited if you're lucky to find a spot or park in public parking nearby.

We stayed here and dined here on a Saturday night…read more I was actually very impressed with this hotel restaurant. We've been to a few country hotels around England and find the restaurants to be of very varying standards. The building is beautiful (claims to be the oldest hotel in England) but it is right next to Malmesbury Abbey - so picturesque. The actual dining room isn't anything special - a mix of modern and old but actually quite sparse in terms of decor etc. Not something I minded. It was pretty busy on a Saturday night but we got a nice seat by the window. Service was a bit grumpy at first but efficient. We had an avocado salad to start which was fresh with very generous portions of avocado. My only criticism would be not quite enough dressing. For main I had a delicious piece of sea bass but the best bit was the lemon and chilli linguine that accompanied it. So tangy and I'm pretty sure it was fresh home cooked pasta. Really delicious and something I will try to recreate at home. Service was a bit grumpy at first but efficient. It gets 4 stars vs 5 because of the service and also it is on the pricier side (15-20 per main) As an additional aside, we had breakfast here the next morning and my eggs royale was perfection. Rich and plentiful hollandaise sauce and tasty salmon. Good croissants and pastries too.

A little bit of Heaven, this was lovely I was given a day spa pass as a present and it was…read morefantastic very relaxed and peaceful I had a massage and my friend had a facial and we were both very impressed. It was a really good firm massage as well as very relaxing. The outdoor hottub was fun with some scent wood burning in a wood burner near by very soothing. We ate in the restaurant afterward which was alos of a very high standard.

Nice beer garden, enjoyable in nice weather. The restaurant is also pretty decent (though there are…read moregreat options- Europa and The Birdcage come to mind). The bar is pretty average, but it is quite old hotel, so its limitations are understandable.