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.

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.

Amazing staffs, great service, absolutely beautiful brilliant Michellin Star restaurant with most…read morescenic location and probably the best well kept secret of one of the world class building in the world. The chef is absolutely top class and the ambience is above and beyond unmatched ! The high class dining experience is one of the greatest and rarest experiences that I've ever had. The wine pairing and the amazing foods with all locally sourced healthy ingredients amaze anyone who can discern the finite quality distinction from the rest. Be amazed! My true Mukbang friends and families: Don't You Hesitate!

One of the most beautiful hotels we have ever been to. We came to Castle combe early just to…read moreexplore and spent time exploring the hotel and surroundings. There is so much to see. Next time, we intend to stay here. Staff at Bybrook were exceptional. We felt so welcome and happy. Food was incredible. This is a beautiful hotel to celebrate any special occasion. We will definitely return.

What a luxury cabin vibe! This spot perfectly blends cozy charm with upscale dining. We stopped in…read morefor lunch during a day trip and were impressed from start to finish. The service was excellent, and the ambiance--both stylish and inviting--felt like a hidden gem. We had the gnocchi, Sunday roast, drinks, and panna cotta--everything was delicious. The panna cotta was a bit overwhelming on the lemon flavor for me, but I think that is how its intended to be. The boutique hotel setting adds to the charm, with a spacious front and back patio tucked away from the crowds.

Gayle and I recently enjoyed a pleasant Lunch on the Patio at the Dial House Hotel. The weather…read morewas warm and sunny, and best of all our table provided a buffer from the Bank Holiday crowds at Bourton-on-the-Water. We can't recall what Gayle ordered, while my choice was some sort of tandoori chicken dish. My pint of local beer and her class of chardonnay were also at the table. Everything tasted good, even more so with a relaxing atmosphere and interesting table neighbors. Service was pleasant, but oddly fast on the food coming out, while slow for the drinks. Rest rooms were available inside the hotel for customers, which is kind of a big thing when you're within a very crowded downtown.

What a wonderful surprise…read more This is a Best Western Hotel (posh type of BW though). They have a Spanish charcoal oven for the steaks and what a difference that makes. Obviously the meat needs to be good, it is, but cooking in this way just elevates a good steak to an excellent steak. Anyway, starters was a modern take on a prawns cocktail; fresh and mighty fine. I've never had a few large battered prawns nestling on top of a standard prawn cocktail but it works! The main course was an 8oz rib steak (plenty big enough; I tried the 10oz sirloin but it's too lean) with chunky chips and a fiery pepper sauce. Mushrooms and tomatoes are also there. I can't offer any negative points. Really top notch food. The house wine is also good enough. It's worth a go!

I love this hotel, which has actually tuned me into Best Westerns at most of my travels. The…read morebreakfast here is always fresh and has a lot of variety. The staff is very friendly and the grounds are beautiful. My only complaint is that the bar is too expensive for cheap beer. Don't expect four star accommodations, but expect four star service. Please do yourself a favor and go to the Heart in Hand down the street for a pint.

The Old Bell is housed in a somewhat neglected 18th-century building on Long Street, and comes…read morecomplete with a purported ghostly presence if you like that sort of thing. For all that it is indeed an operating hotel, it is far better known locally as a watering hole with a late license; a much quieter and more convivial place to drink than the King's Head, except of course when Capone's (the attached nightclub) is in session! There are only ever one or two beers in residence, but at least the landlord (and his son) know what they're doing with it and I've rarely had a bad pint. Even so, none of the above are why I go to the Bell... What gets me turning up there most weeks is the food. Odd, but true. No, it's not the height of fancy cuisine but they serve all day until 9pm and it's really, really inexpensive. Between 5pm and 7.00pm, you can pick up any of their board specials (including a full roast dinner) for the princely sum of £3.751 . Now that is a bargain by any stretch of the imagination these days, but it gets better. Most places trying to sell you a meal for that sort of money would put in front of you the most meagre of offerings; not so here. The food is fresh, well-prepared and substantial, and a family of four can have a meal each and a round of drinks for about £20. I eat out a lot, and I can honestly say that if you are willing to overlook the frankly shabby surroundings there is nowhere nearby that offers remotely the same value for money. I've never stayed there (what with living in Dursley and all) so I can't comment on the rooms, but if you're after a meal and a drink on a budget, head for the Old Bell! [1] Price correct at time of writing, naturally.

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.

The Angel is the expensive option for staying in Chippenham. It is in the centre of town, opposite…read morethe Bear, which is undergoing refurbishment at the time of writing. the Angel was extensively modernized in 2007, with a modern block of rooms and a gym with pool added. Rooms in the main block are spacious and attractively decorated (we had one of the four poster rooms looking down on the Market Square). Heating was a little erratic in this cold snap. Staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed remarkably young. Food in the restaurant in the evening was of a reasonable standard, priced a little over average for the area, although the breakfast was poor. The "English Breakfast" was sausage, one egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns, with toast and coffee. The mushrooms were cold, and the egg was, well, odd. The main lounge is popular for tea and coffee, with various locals as well as guests visiting while we were there.

Stayed here for a week on business. Glad that this was located close to businesses but wish they…read morewere open a little later so I could check them out at the end of a long day of business. The hotel room was comfortable and clean. TV channels were minimal and sometimes would be glitchy.