Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel

Traditional country house experience, a large old mansion style of hotel, probably seen better days, but still has a great atmosphere. The rooms were very well maintained and comfortable, some looked as though recently renovated. Good space in some rooms, easy walk in shower, plenty of hot water. The breakfast was good, particularly the cooked food which was tasty and kept warm. I did think the choice of fruit, grapefruit and little oranges plus prunes, a little old fashioned. Would like to see pineapple, pears, melons, peaches etc. Evening meals were good quality with reasonable prices and choices. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, particularly at reception and in restaurant. Did find it disappointing that bar could not offer coffees after the restaurant had closed. I would rate this hotel as a good 3 star standard. The location is quiet and peaceful in country setting in centre of attractive village of Limpley Stoke only a few miles outside of Bath. Good half hourly bus service into Bath city centre from bus stop located only five minutes from the hotel, it's not worth using the car. less

Escape to the countryside, beautiful location. Great for a 3 star hotel. Beautiful views. Bus isn't very reliable to the city centre of Bath but a taxi is around £13. Nearby pub does a great lunch. Stayed for my birthday and it was very relaxing. Bath is a great city, I will be returning for sure less

We broke our journey here on the way to Wales. Large car park, hotel in nice setting.. Room was fine but my wife found the bed hard and not particularly comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had an evening meal out on the terrace and the food was good. Had free internet connection. The hotel is quite high up and if not fit, walking up the hill is quite a puff. Word of warning, if you go for a walk by the river/canal, at the bottom of the road turn right underneath the bridge, not as we did went straight on. The bus stop is there as well and a bit further on is a field on the right by the river, walk across there and you will come to the canal and towpath. The hotel was clean, service friendly and helpful and is in a good position to visit Bath without being in the city centre (roughly 4 miles). Note to website developers: rating dots do not work on iPad (not this one anyhow!) less

As a family of three adults, we were very happy with our stay at this country hotel. The room was “vintage” but clean and cosy and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful. Parking was a bonus and I would probably recommend you leave your car at the hotel and get a taxi to Bath. We drove and parked in the long stay parking which was pretty convenient but….bus lanes within the city of Bath are very poorly signposted and we ended up with a fine upon our return home. This was followed by a ridiculous “admin” fee from our car rental company for forwarding the fine. I later found out that this particular bus lane nets the Bath Council over £530,000 per year so I’m guessing they won’t be making their signs any clearer in the near future – cash cow! We enjoyed our stay here and the spectacular surrounding countryside makes the short journey to and from Bath worthwhile. less

After reading some reviews we were wary but proved to be totally unfounded. Arrived mid morning and advised a friendly receptionist we’d like to leave the car but get a taxi into Bath. This was done efficiently and small talk was made without being intrusive. Indeed upon entering the hotel through the glass doors we were quickly impressed with the decor. It was a Sunday and the final wedding guests were departing so when we returned in the evening there were just the usual mix of guests, no noise, just nice! Our taxi cost £13 going into Bath and because we would have had to wait 50 minutes to get the D1 back we spent £15 on the return. On the first night we chose to walk down the drive to the Hop Pole Inn. IT’S CLOSED. Back up the hill and we ate in the hotel’s restaurant and food was perfect. We both ordered lamb shank but it transpired only one was left. The waitress should have been told that by the chef before taking our order, not afterwards, in my experience. A second choice made and a complimentary drink for the inconvenience was offered without asking. Full marks there. Dinner was so good that we chose to eat in for our second and final night too. The sloping choridor was an experience reflecting the age and character of the hotel. It didn’t stop there as both room 5 & 17 (4 poster executives) had sloping floors and therefore bedside tables so just be careful. The bed in room 5 has obviously been repaired at some time. The hotel staff should advise any guest staying in room 5 that a step ladder is required to get onto the bed and do not just assume they can get onto the mattress over 3 feet high from the floor. A stepping stool is provided. Just don’t assume!! Breakfast was plentiful and hot, eating as much as you could manage. On the 2nd day there were two coach fulls of guests for breakfast. They never ran out of anything but the serving tables looked like someone had spilt crumbs, cornflakes etc over them and were not cleared up all the time we were eating. Had that been our first and not second breakfast the initial impression would have been quite negative. To conclude we enjoyed our stay, value for money in a 3 star character building with pleasant staff. Not too sure what hotel some of the other reviewers stayed in!! Yes, we will stay again. less