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Greenbanks Country Hotel & Restaurant – reviews, photos

Main Road, Great Fransham NR19 2AB, England
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Winchester, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very pleasant and friendly”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

We only stayed here one night as we have family nearby but there were too many of us to fit into the house!

The enquiry and booking process was smooth and efficient. At reservation we requested that any feather items were removed from the room due to my husband's asthma and this was duly done.

We didn't really get to see or experience much of the hotel or its facilities but the bar and restaurant area looked pleasant and cosy, and the outdoor space around the rooms also looked very nice. There were sofas and chairs under verandas etc which would be very pleasant in the warmer weather I am sure.

We were given a nice welcome and shown to our room fairly promptly and the lady gave us a bottle of water and two glasses. The room was quite spacious yet cosy, clean with furniture and fittings well maintained. However, there was a faint musty smell although no evidence of damp or mould in the room or bathroom. I did also notice the musty smell again during the night in the bed but it seemed perfectly clean. The huge bed was comfortable and the sheets clean and fresh.

Being wheelchair accessible, the room was completely on the level, including the bathroom/wetroom and the shower was huge! There were also a couple of handrails and a folding seat in the shower for those less-abled. Although there was just a curtain and no way of stopping the water spraying over the whole floor of the wetroom, it did actually stay in the shower area which was good! The shower was pretty good and with good pressure. My only criticism is that the water was not very hot, even on the hottest temperature setting. I do like my showers fairly hot, but this was barely warm - I think perhaps there is not enough head pressure as when I took the head out of the holder and lowered it, the water did become hotter. So if I'd have sat on the folding seat and had my shower, it probably would have been OK - but I'd rather stand!

The hotel staff were quite flexible in the morning when I was not feeling very well and didn't want to check out at the specified 10.30 am, they seemed happy enough to extend the check-out time a little and with no extra cost.

I think the cost of the rooms is a little high given the type of hotel and the location. It is very well presented and there is a pool and so on, but for over £100 per couple B&B, I think this is a bit steep. But saying that, if you want to stay in this specific village, there is not a lot of choice!

Overall, a pleasant stay in a charming and well-presented country hotel. I'd be happy to return.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Macclesfield, United Kingdom
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“Wonderful family celebration”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

We had a wonderful family celebration here on the last weekend in October for my mother's 90th birthday. We were all very comfortably accommodated, the food was absolutely gorgeous and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff were great and very helpful. We all enjoyed a swim in the pool and a go in the hot tub (even the birthday granny). The weekend allowed us to get together from all over the UK for a very happy and memorable time. Thank you Geenbanks, I have recommended you to several friends and colleagues and hope to come back soon.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Like going back in time”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011 via mobile

The room was separate to the main building smelt damp and was not very clean, the evening meal was ok except we got lead in to a out house next to the restaurant for a drink almost like we were not allowed in the restaurant until our food was ready ( very strange ) breakfast was not much better I asked for a poached egg and was given one that was cooked in a frying pan with water not exactly a poached egg, run by a mother and son who has never left her apron strings and A cat walking around the restaurant

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Meppershall, United Kingdom
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“A wonderful place to stay for a weekend break!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

We were only able to stay for one night but we really wish we could have stayed for longer. We had 2 rooms side by side for ourselves and our 2 children and it was perfect. The rooms were lovely and very comfortable. Our only suggestion would be to add shower curtains if possible so that the bathrooms don't get spoilt! We had the pool all to ourselves when we used it which was fantastic. We also had a marvellous evening meal, where every fussy demand from our children was catered to with a smile. Breakfast was also tailored to our needs. In short, we loved it and would thoroughly recommend it to other families.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ashford, United Kingdom
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“brilliant place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

what a brilliant host, Jennie.a lovely place to stay,nothing was to much trouble. Jennie even made early breakfast so we could watch world cup rugby . all the food is local produce & home made.the whole place is immaculate & clean.the grandchildren this to this to loved walking round the small lake & gardens. there is also good size indoor swimming pool, hot tub & sauna. altogether a really nice place to stay & would recommend this to anyone . a big thank you . Leigh& Lyd .

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Greenbanks Country Hotel
  • Greenbanks Country Dereham
Address: Main Road, Great Fransham NR19 2AB, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,614 - 10,616

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