Buckland Manor

This was a return trip for us to emerse ourselves in the calm surroundings of the manor. All the staff are so kind and friendly, the property historic but well maintained including individual and well appointed rooms. Restaurant food both at dinner and breakfast outstanding.

This place is as marvellous as it looks in every respect in terms of appearance. We had a gorgeous room and the breakfast was generous and delicious. Far exceeding what we experienced for dinner on the night of our stay (separate review for the restaurant experience). The only thing that cost this hotel a 5 star rating was the very unpleasant stench emanating from the drains in the bathroom. Unfortunately the door to the bathroom had been left open do when we entered the room the beautiful visual ambience was quickly obliterated by the olfactory invasion of a pungent sewer. We closed the bathroom door and fortunately thot trapped the stench in that room and we managed to enjoy our night in the rest of the delightful room. We spent very little time in the bathroom - which was beautifully appointed and generously proportioned. The tea and coffee facilities in the room were excellent as were the delicious shortbread biscuits provided. Sort the plumbing out and this place would definitely get 5 stars.

This was our second visit to Buckland Manor and we chose it as a destination to spoil ourselves and be spoilt for my wife’s special birthday and our anniversary. The service, food and accommodation were excellent. This is the jewel in the Cotswolds and we will return.

Not having many rooms (15 I think) results in a homely, calm and relaxing atmosphere. All of the team are very welcoming, friendly and informally professional, which includes the housekeepers/maintenance who will also join in conversation with you. Overall this just makes it a very nice place to be. Being a smaller hotel, the restaurant is perhaps slightly more limited in choice than some, but this enables it to excel in what it does do. Definately one of those places you go back to, as others clearly do. I'd put a couple of nice chandeliers in the restaurant though, if I was being picky. Great in winter, with its big roaring fires. The local tourist hotspots are also pretty quiet this time of year, making them pleasure to visit.

We had a really relaxing stay at Buckland Manor. The room was very comfortable and it was lovely to sit in the lounge with the open fire. The service was really excellent. The village of Buckland and the grounds of the hotel are beautiful; it's great to be so close to Broadway. I would definitely recommend this hotel.