Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel

The hotel is set in lovely grounds. Parking spaces can be an issue if the hotel is hosting social events and guests park that aren't staying. The hotel looks lovely from the outside but inside is showing signs of age. The check in took longer than expected. There was only one member of staff doing this. They were very professional and thorough. There was a member of staff in a back office who kept poking their head out looked at the queue then disappeared. Perhaps they could help with lengthy queues or be trained to help out to avoid unnecessary wait times. The room we stayed in was very spacious with a lovely view. The bed was huge and very very comfy. What let the room down was the shower was really poor. There was instructions on making it full power but it never got very warm and was a let down. We had a meal as part of the Christmas packages. The Stilton tart was tasteless and appeared to be bought in frozen and heated on site. The main course beef was nice but the accompanying veg was limited and this left the feeling of a cheap care home meal. The lemon tart for dessert was nice but nothing special. The bar staff were amazing and really friendly. The only let down being their ability to clear glasses I'm an appropriate time. This led to a large number of empty glasses built up in the entertainment areas. The drinks were fairly priced and the disco was reasonable. Breakfast in the morning was a huge disappointment. The sausages were very chewy and tough and tasteless. The mushrooms were very very salty. There was only scrambled egg available. The coffee was poor and tasted like a cheap instant coffee. This end to the stay put a bit of a downer on what was a reasonable stay otherwise. less

We visited the Limpley Stoke Hotel for a mid-week overnight stay whilst visiting relatives nearby. A search on an internet booking site turned up this one as the best deal for local accommodation. We drove here and there was ample parking for guests in the grounds though the car park did seem to get busier during the evening. The hotel is in what appears to be a former country house and is on a grand scale both as you approach it and on entry with its long reception corridor and high ceilinged reception rooms leading off this. Arriving around 16:30, check in was relatively simple, the lady on reception was very welcoming and helpful. We had a room on the second floor and this could be reached via either a staircase or elevator though we did note that as we passed around the hotel there were a series of short staircases on the same floor so if you have mobility problems then it is probably worth mentioning this when you book. Our room was quite spacious and comprised a large double bed, with a dressing table, chair and bedside cabinets. A wall mounted flat screen television and tea & coffee making facilities were also provided in the room and a hair dryer in the dressing table. The room and the bedding appeared to be clean and well maintained, the view from the window was not what you may consider picturesque but for us on our overnight stay this was not a concern. The bathroom was also rather spacious with bath and shower, basin and toilet well-spaced. The bath seemed to have some sort of residue around the sink hole but as we did not use this this was not a problem for us. The sink was a good size but I found it to be very low, having to stoop to use it to wash and shave in. Above the sink was a shaving socket and also a light should you need it and ample towels were provided. Overall, the bathroom was clean and well maintained. We decided to take our evening meal in the hotel and this was served in one of the large reception rooms leading off of the main reception corridor. The menu had a good choice, offering either a la carte or a bar menu. I had the chicken curry and my wife the vegetarian curry and both meals were very good, served in a good time and of a portion size likely to satisfy the average appetite. For dessert we both had the apple & blackberry crumble and again this dish was very good. The two waiters in the restaurant were excellent, very polite and helpful, checking back during the meal to ask if everything was alright. After dinner we took a coffee in the bar area situated in another reception room off of the main corridor. The bar area was set up with a ‘real’ (we think a gas) fire, television and plenty of seating. The room was comfortable to sit in and had a nice ambience. Following a good night’s sleep, we had breakfast in yet another reception room downstairs. The breakfast was set up as a buffet arrangement and was fairly comprehensive having cereal, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants, and a full English breakfast available to eat. Slices of bread and a toaster was provided if required. Teas, coffees and fruit juices were also available to drink. Check out was completed with no problems and we left the hotel to travel on. All in all a very enjoyable overnight stay at the Limpley Stoke Hotel, we would certainly consider staying here again if making a return visit to the area. less

The hotel it self was a different experience to the hotels I would usually go to but this time we wanted to try something different. We stayed in the executive suite, the views are beautiful. It’s like your on the top of a hill. The hotel it self is historic. The restaurant serves delicious food. Has a bar/lounge area. The staff are friendly and helpful. Some staff members exceed expectations, which may be why I would definitely go back again. less

Enjoyable stay - staff very helpful and obliging. Food very good, nicely served and plentiful. A very well organised New Year celebration and lovely atmosphere. The hotel is situated in a great area for touring and visiting most interesting sites. less

A superb hotel especially for a short stay or, as in my case, for part of the yuletide (new year's eve). I would highly recommend it for excellent service and quality, and quantity, of food. The bar is also well stocked. less