Hotel Endsleigh

We had a wonderful spring weekend break for a major birthday at the Endsleigh and loved the whole experience. We were hoping for a traditional English Country House weekend and the Endsleigh delivered superbly. The staff were really nice, not too in your face or obsequious, just genuinely helpful. The rooms are comfortable if a bit quirky but the high point of the Endsleigh is the gardens and grounds. We spent three hours each day walking around. The formal gardens diffuse gradually into an extensive arboretum with magnificent acres and new world conifers. The rockery is magical and the rills and waterfalls throughout the Del make for a very lush feel. The arboretum then diffuses gradually into the native woodland resplendent with bluebells an April and down to the river. All rather lovely. The interior the house is more or less original, beautifully furnished and giving a real English Country House vibe. The bedrooms and facilities to have been fitted into the original house layout so expect some quirky passages and stairs. The suite we had was shabby chic and very comfortable -but a bit shabby of course. The one area we felt was a bit weak was the catering. It's definitely sub standard for a hotel of this quality.. If you want a historic English Country House this is for you. If you want bling stay away.

We have been visiting Hotel Endsleigh for over 20 years and have wonderful memories of the generous and tasty afternoon teas - such lovely egg sandwiches - cucumber fingers - tasty cakes and jelly desserts for the grandchildren of bygone times. Alas - no more - the latest offering is SO disappointing and a far cry from our fond memories of excellence. The sandwiches have been reduced to only two (no egg or cucumber) - the scones are not particularly nice and the cakes are fiddly and contrived - not an English afternoon tea by any stretch. Asking over £40 (with service charge) - is stretching customer loyalty too far. We will not be returning.

We attended a superb dinner along with a talk from Alex Polizzi which was highly informative and entertaining. The team at Endsleigh were excellent and highly attentive and Alex was a brilliant host. We will definitely attend other events that are held at Endsleigh

Having been to many many afternoon teas up and down the country I have to say how disappointed I was with the afternoon tea here. I came with my daughter who lives in London. Two finger sandwiches Barely half a sausage roll Two very small savoury snacks Two small scones were heavy hard & over cooked Small amount of jam & cream 3 again very small cakes When you consider this is £37.50pp + 12.5% discretionary service charge totalling £42 Extortionately over priced. The content does not justify the cost. Staff and service no issues however, unfortunately I did have the service charge removed as I was really disappointed with the food content. Needless to say I would not return or recommend.

The gardens here are wonderful. The upper part is spring and woodland. Camelias, Acers and Azaleas. The rest to the front of the house is probably more of a summer gardens. The parterre was very well planted. Our room was nice and dog friendly. The staff were very friendly. The place is laid back. Food is slightly old fashioned and a bit over rich/ over complicated for my taste.