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A warm welcome awaits guests to Great Fosters. Clean & pleasant rooms, immaculate bathrooms, comfortable beds, offer an excellent nights sleep. Despite the slightly damp weather we were charmed by the gardens and could quite easily imagine a summers afternoon enjoying each others company in such convivial spaces. We enjoyed a set lunch menu in the ‘Estate Grill’ our group all ordered something different - all arrived at the same time, hot and delicious. Having enjoyed our lunch we settled for a light supper in the bar - we were not disappointed. Breakfast, we opted for a lighter option was also very enjoyable. We look forward to returning to Great Fosters with our faithful hounds for a return visit.

Wow what an amazing hotel and amazing staff, never been made to feel so welcome. We attended Woodlands Park, for New Year’s Eve for a murder mystery black tie event, from the minute we arrived we couldn’t have asked for better. The grounds are stunning, the entrance beautifully decorated for Christmas and the architecture of the building was so lovely to look at. Once in reception we were warmly greeted by Steve, Justin and Aysha, Aysha checked us in and was so informative and friendly, the reception staff including Deborah just couldn’t do enough to make our welcome most enjoyable. Once in our room we were delighted by the room and how clean, spacious and relaxing it was, the toiletries were lovely, and the little extra touches like robes and slippers were great. The bed was comfy. Once we had settled in we went down to the bar to get a drink, Victoria was very welcoming and Evan ran around to find me gluten free crisps, they were very hospitable. We went onto the Murder mystery event and the staff were so professional serving the food and being very attentive to our needs. We celebrated midnight and welcomed in 2024, the staff were professional, welcoming and friendly and Wasiq, managed the night so well, the staff really worked hard. I wish I could remember all their names to thank them, but to name a few David M, and Sheldon who ran the night, Casey who worked so hard and really stood out. In the morning we attended breakfast after a fantastic nights sleep in a wonderful bed, breakfast was delicious and nothing was to much trouble, Fredy, Jay and the other staff could not do enough for you. We packed up and checked out but decided to sit and enjoy the reception with the fire, Steve and Magpy, along with Julian were so lovely, we didn’t feel rushed, they got us coffees, chatted with us and even took some photos of us all. Thank you so much to the staff and managers you made our NYE amazing. We will visit again. Unfortunately we lost Steve’s business card so can’t email him direct or thank him.

Stayed 2 nights at the De Vere and couldn't fault it. Stayed in room 105 in the Towers a beautiful building just up from the main one. The room had a wonderfully comfortable Super King bed and the room was spacious and well catered for. Bathroom almost as spacious with lovely wash products/gels, and a very good hand rail installed for the step over bath with double shower attachments. Really nice breakfast selection and wonderfully will cooked breakfast. Staff wonderful and great stay was had. Note that it is nice and quiet just off the main road and ideal location for several national trust properties (Polesdon Lacey lovely) and RHS Wisley which is beautiful this time of year. All within a 20 min drive. Thanks to all at the De Vere!

This is my second time staying at this hotel and I just cannot fault the service. Esther on reception was so helpful and even brought a little cuddly toy up to the room for my two year old daughter. The travel cot I had pre-ordered was already in the room when we arrived and we were given a lovely big room that the three of us could enjoy without being on top of each other. The room was spotlessly clean and all the cleaning staff were so friendly in the morning. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent (again a high chair was ready and waiting for us when we arrived) and whilst the breakfast is a buffet, it is a good selection and high quality. The only small thing I would suggest is that the quality of the coffee is improved and that all coffees are included in the breakfast as paying extra for a 'speciality coffee' is not really in-keeping with a hotel of this standard.

Wooton House delivered on peace, tranquility and outdoor space but perhaps owing to getting up to speed with operations post lockdown, it wasn't as organised as I'd like. I booked via Trips. Com and prepaid on the platform but due to a clerical error they changed the full amount plus incidentals on the day of check out. The pre-authorisation on the card at check in was per standard practicebut it made no sense to me why the full hotel cost was held. I queried it but was informed this was the standard procedure. I am sure it will be resolved soon as I have informed the hotel but it would be great to see a much slicker guest experience next time.

Stayed here for an event at Brooklands, Great hotel and an even better pub, the room was perfect and the staff were on point and could not have been anymore helpful. Went the bar/restaurant and had the amazing Trio roast and a side of cauliflower cheese, it was cooked to perfection, fresh roast potatoes as opposed to ones that had been sitting for too long and high quality meats. The guy at the bar (Sotty I think?) could not have been more attentive. The Peroni on draught was lively with a massive ice cream head, just how it should be! Definitely returning soon

The building is fantastic - Grade II* with the most fabulous ceilngs and a stair that quite takes the breath away, and, even in March, terraces outside that give more than a hint of the fabulous when all is in blossom. But my daughter and I went in search of a 'proper traditional' Easter Day lunch in a Grand Hotel, and in that we were not disappointed. Barnett is the latest in our personal Grand Hotel series and is a winner so far, Shiny clean, with comfortable furniture and decor that struck a sensible balance beteen modern, comfortable, and the traditional and a pretty impressive oak panelled Dining Room. The lunch staff had, unlike an earlier hotel, clearly been trained - a desirable change in table setting to accomodate a slight idiosyncracy of my daughter was spotted and immediately executed. While a pretty large prebooked family party was accommodated in the Drawing Room next door without affecting the service in our dining room. Roast Lamb on the menu - what else for Easter Day? - a wee bit tough [ but, yes, they did remember the Mint sauce] and Roast Potatoes that were a little tired, but the starters and puds were beyond criticism. The bar lightly stocked [ no Tio Pepe sherry and no GranMarnier, but acceptable alternatives were suggested without prodding, which suggests the staff knew what I was asking for. Not cheap, but not unexpectedly expensive the basic Easter Day menu £45. The hotel is strangely unknown in the locality - even my ”Lunching Advisor” - 30 years largely at the top end of the Hospitality Industry, was not really aware of it. Which might explain why the bar was not properly open until 12:00 or so and the dining room only half full ? Yes, we will be back; maybe next time to try the Afternoon Tea on the Terrace