Fowey Hall Hotel
Cornwall, England
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About the Hotel
Kids at heart will relish Fowey Hall Hotel, part of Luxury Family Hotels. This historic manor inspired Toad Hall in the classic novel, Wind in the Willows. At the same time, the adult in you will be seduced by the sophistication of Baroque plasterwork, French furnishings and elaborate fireplaces. Overlooking the charming port of Fowey on Englandâ€(TM)s South Cornish coast, this treasure is spectacularly located within original walled gardens. It is also a gourmetâ€(TM)s delight, focusing on fresh Cornish produce at the oak-paneled Hansons restaurant and terraced Palm Court.
Location
Fowey Hall Hotel
Hanson Drive Fowey
Cornwall, England
PL23 1ET
Nearest Airport: LEQ, EXT
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Room Service
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa Services
- In-Room Amenities
- Televisions
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
Reviews for Fowey Hall Hotel
Lunch
Came for some lunch at the hotel , has fantastic views , was served by a lovely young lady called Ellie , lovely friendly service with a smile
Louise B
Outstanding!
Absolutely outstanding in every way. Exceptional room, grounds, location, staff and food. They really can’t do enough for you. My room was absolutely lovely with great touches such as snacks, Nespresso machine, local Cornish products and Bramley toiletries. It felt really special.
Paradise12547633704 - Crediton, United Kingdom
Fowey Hall Hotel, charming
What a lovely place to escape to. Spacious room, with lounge space, dresding table/desk and very comfortable bed, deep bath, big walk In shower. Wardrobe/storage ample and child friendly. Playpen size cot for our toddler. Breakfast is self service buffet and also menu to order from. I would like to thank staff who were attentive and really add to the experience. Evening meals a la carte menu and menu for less adventorous: all very well thought out.. . Some evening entertainment on hotel grounds. The grounds has a leafy "playground" and Spa facilities and a "secret garden" door, wea your trainers for that 🤠Sip your iced beverage on the veranda or relax in the library (my favorite part of the hotel). Take your young ones to storiy time in the library with cookies and milk. Or relax in one of the lounges the decor/atmosphete alone will relax your mind. I recomnend as a family/solo/romantic because Fowey Hall Hotel is as charming as the town within walking distance. The Fowey Hall Hotel has enough nooks/lounge areas for each type of traveller.
Sandra F
Just ok..
The hotel & the grounds are beautiful but the hotel lacks good customer service, we arrived after booking the 2 bedroom family room to find cake and water left in fridge from the residents before us and no fresh for ourselves and then to get into bed to find dirty sheets on bed, which had clearly not been changed, totally disappointing and didn’t put me In the right mindset. The room didn’t feel clean, in which you expect when you stay in a hotel. Would I return… no I wouldn’t because it’s over priced for the service you receive, food took a long time to come , the service wasn’t consistent and the cleanliness didn’t tick it for us. The positives were the swimming pool, the house itself was beautiful along with the grounds which were stunning and the children enjoyed that but for the price you pay you expect luxury…
Curiosity39636532201
Stunning Location, But Service and Quality Have Fallen Short
We’ve been visiting this hotel for over 16 years and have watched it change over time. Sadly, our most recent visit was the most disappointing we’ve ever experienced, enough so that we ended our stay early. The setting, as always, is stunning. But the quality of service, comfort, and consistency has declined sharply, while prices continue to rise. It's no longer the welcoming, well-managed hotel we once looked forward to. Our arrival was made stressful by a kitchen delivery van completely blocking the entrance. The driver refused to move at first , making a poor first impression that unfortunately set the tone for the rest of the stay. I informed the reception team who seem disinterested. The room we were allocated was nothing like the photos, cramped, outdated, and uncomfortable. The bed was poor quality, and the room lacked ventilation. After a restless, unpleasant night, we made the decision to leave, something we’ve never done before. Breakfast was another low point. Basic items like croissants and pain au chocolat had run out, and the apple juice dispenser was incorrectly filled with orange juice. These small details reflect a lack of care we never used to experience here. Dinner on the first night was a complete letdown. We waited over half a hour to order, a further half hour for our food, with little communication throughout. A drinks order was never taken. Another table celebrating a birthday received noticeably better service, while we were left feeling forgotten. When my starter did arrive, I had to send back the sourdough to be toasted properly. There was no senior staff in sight to take control, and I had to go to the front desk to complain, something I never imagined doing at a place we once loved. Finally drinks on the house were offered. Shockingly, one of the badminton rackets broke mid-swing, the head flew off and nearly hit me. It was not only disappointing but potentially dangerous. I reported and handed to reception, asking for another racquet. I was told they were by the net. No further rackets to be seen so our game of badminton came to an abrupt end. What’s most frustrating is the inconsistency in how guests are treated. Reading other reviews, it’s clear that some people, particularly celebrities or influencers, are offered complimentary stays or receive exceptional treatment. After 16 years of loyalty, all we were offered was a small discount on the room rate , despite paying full price for a very poor dinner and lackluster service. We don’t expect special treatment but we do expect fair, consistent service for all guests. It shouldn’t take a social media following to be looked after properly. This used to be a place we genuinely loved. We truly hope management listens because unless things improve dramatically, we won’t be returning and that’s incredibly disappointing to say after so many years.
Samantha M
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We would like to congratulate you on your wonderful staff who have been so nice to us during our two week stay. Not only are they so professional, they are also kind, interesting and have a sense of humor! Nothing seems too much trouble. Thank you.
-N. Beare
It was absolutely fantastic – superb food, excellent service and the kids loved the crèche. In fact, it was the first time we’ve left our five-month-old with a "stranger" and they were great with her. Thanks again.
-L. Trewhela
