[Help] Country House Hotel recommendation?

[Superphil]

Amberley Castle is a beautiful place, and historically the food has been amazing. Not eaten there for a couple of years, but I'd imagine it is still pretty special.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Rhinefield House near Brockenhurst in the New Forest is a favourite of mine. So much so we got married there

 

[AmexRuislip]

https://www.slaughtersmanor.co.uk/

Passed this at the weekend, looks stunning.
Was staying at a NT cottage in Snowshill.
The Cotswolds

 

[Weststander]

Le Manoir is absolutely stunning as is the food…and the prices!

Decades ago but Gravetye had the biggest wine list I have ever seen

I love gardens and plants, Gravetye is incredible. Gardeners World had a special from there a few weeks ago.

 

[Titanic]

The Manor House, Castle Coombe

https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-man...3zb9d8ePVXEtcQX7evRo1XeDKMV2Em3gaAqexEALw_wcB

We stayed here for the first two nights of our honeymoon, and more recently to celebrate for our 30th Wedding Anniversary.

Picturesque village setting, and close to Bath, Westonbirt Arboretum, Bowood and Longleat.

 

[jakarta]

Mrs Jakarta grew up in the New Forest and we treat ourselves with a long weekend every year at the Montagu Arms, Beauliue.

Very expensive, food and rooms reflect the price however...

 

[PFW]

https://www.morstonhall.com/

Would highly recommend this place, celebrated our silver weeding anniversary there. just a short stroll to the North Norfolk coast and countryside.

 

[Glawstergull]

The Manor House, Castle Coombe

https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-man...3zb9d8ePVXEtcQX7evRo1XeDKMV2Em3gaAqexEALw_wcB

We stayed here for the first two nights of our honeymoon, and more recently to celebrate for our 30th Wedding Anniversary.

Picturesque village setting, and close to Bath, Westonbirt Arboretum, Bowood and Longleat.

I have stayed and eaten there many times.
The Restaurant has a Michelin star and the setting is beautiful. I’m a corporate member of the golf club which is a stunning course.

 

[sparkie]

I've had mixed reports from Baillifscourt from people who have stayed there.

Ockenden Manor is nice and the expanded spa is meant to be very good.

Also been to Newick Park which is a lovely building and grounds with good food.

South Lodge would be the premium option but would certainly meet your food requirements. Looks like Spurs were there ahead of the game on Saturday rather than the ESN where many stay but don't let that put you off.

Sadly Newick Park was sold and is now a private residence.

 

[Live by the sea]

Bailiffscourt is very good stayed there a few times. Decent Spa and the food is very good. Nice walks along the beach as well. Arundel is a stones throw away to visit. Only downside is if you get put up in their modern blocks - you can ask for the traditional part of the hotel but it gets booked up quickly BUT it is actually all fake ( not that you'd guess it ). Nice roaring fires, afternoon tea etc. Their sister hotel Ockenden Manor is very good as well. Used to have a Star for it's food but lost it but the food is still of a very high standard. Decent Spa as well. For ambience I prefer Ockenden - really old worlde, numerous open fires and fantastic views. For food I prefer Bailiffscourt.

Totally agree - Would also throw South Lodge into the mix , the best spa I’ve been to in Sussex, the food good too.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Rhinefield House near Brockenhurst in the New Forest is a favourite of mine. So much so we got married there

Not great the last time we went there (August 2022). Service wasn't great, which came a year after bad experience in one of the Handpicked properties. To be fair the regional manager got back to me after I honestly filled in the survey and was very apologetic, but it is/was suffering with staff shortages and the continued fallout from covid on the hospitality sector.

The kids loved the pool, but that's not really a great attraction in November!

I came here to recommend:

The Manor House, Castle Coombe

https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-man...3zb9d8ePVXEtcQX7evRo1XeDKMV2Em3gaAqexEALw_wcB

We stayed here for the first two nights of our honeymoon, and more recently to celebrate for our 30th Wedding Anniversary.

Picturesque village setting, and close to Bath, Westonbirt Arboretum, Bowood and Longleat.

A stunning place, hotel and golf course that Mrs Bobkin and I have visited a few times and look forward to going back to soon.

Another shout is Wilderness Reserve – https://www.wildernessreserve.com/home – something a bit different with fantastic facilities.

 

[Guinness Boy]

The Manor House, Castle Coombe

https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-man...3zb9d8ePVXEtcQX7evRo1XeDKMV2Em3gaAqexEALw_wcB

We stayed here for the first two nights of our honeymoon, and more recently to celebrate for our 30th Wedding Anniversary.

Picturesque village setting, and close to Bath, Westonbirt Arboretum, Bowood and Longleat.

Just don't get it confused with The Manor House in Oakhampton, Devon [MENTION=27447]Goldstone1976[/MENTION]

I fear the three buffet meals a day, cheap wine and rows of pensioners signing up for bowls and pottery would finish you off.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Just don't get it confused with The Manor House in Oakhampton, Devon [MENTION=27447]Goldstone1976[/MENTION]

I fear the three buffet meals a day, cheap wine and rows of pensioners signing up for bowls and pottery would finish you off.

If he does confuse the two....I look forward to his entries in the Restaurant thread

 

[Guinness Boy]

If he does confuse the two....I look forward to his entries in the Restaurant thread

I think he should book it just for the LOLZ of the review

 

[Steve_PPP]

Ockenden Manor is nice if staying local, spa is new and shiny still.

Chewton Glen is great if you want to be down in the New Forest area. Great spa there too. Not cheap though....

 

[Icy Gull]

Totally agree - Would also throw South Lodge into the mix , the best spa I’ve been to in Sussex, the food good too.

I ate there when the Masterchef whose speciality was goat curry ran it. I think it’s now a bit like an Ibiza club in that they have residencies for different chefs for a couple of months.

https://thewordrobe.com/chef-greg-c...lodge-for-six-month-residency-in-west-sussex/

 

[Westdene Seagull]

I ate there when the Masterchef whose speciality was goat curry ran it. I think it’s now a bit like an Ibiza club in that they have residencies for different chefs for a couple of months.

You are of course talking about Steven Edwards who now owns Etch in Hove and a fantastic restaurant it is too.

 

[BluesRockDJ]

Buxted Manor

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Buxted Manor

Do you not mean Buxted Park Hotel ?

 

[FamilyGuy]

Pennyhill Park is great set in 120 acres with a Michelin starred restaurant and an amazing spa

https://pennyhillparkhotel.co.uk/

It is indeed!
Gets my nod of approval too.