I took my husband to Littlecote for his 40th birthday, because it was quite local, and having kids, we've been to Butlins, and as Warners is part of the same group, we roughly knew what to expect.

The house and grounds are absolutely beautiful, and steeped in history.

I booked a 2 night mid-week break, and although it was lovely, it just wasn't long enough!

I booked the up-graded 'historic room', which includes an allocated parking space, early check-in, welcome pack, use of bathrobes, and complimentary slippers, and one night's dining in the Al a carte restaurant.

We were allocated the 'Stuart Suite'. It was absolutely amazing! The room was huge, with a beautiful view over the front garden. It had a large TV, tea and coffee facilities, sofa, armchairs and an ensuite shower room. There was a 'mini bar', but all that was was an empty mini fridge, although you could have that stocked up. The fridge would be handy if you were staying in the summer months, because for someone like my husband who doesn't drink tea or coffee, you could fill it with cold drinks.

Although our room was huge, it was so cosy and warm. In fact, if there was a criticism i would make, it's that the room for us, was too hot at night, as we don't have the heating on over night at home. However, after speaking to another couple who had booked a 'Royal room', they had been disappointed because their room was small, dark and cold, and looked over the carpark! So, my advice would be, that for what little difference there is between the Royal and Historic rooms, it's worth paying that little bit more.

The meals were fantastic, and the waitress service was fast and efficient. In the 'Popham' restaurant (the main restaurant) the waitress/waiter, brings the starter, and dessert to the table, and you can either opt for the carvery which you select yourself, or one of the meals from the menu, which they bring to the table. Iced tap water and tea/coffee are included with the meal, however, you do pay for other soft drinks or alcohol.

As part of our break, we were also entitled to a meal in 'Olivers Bistro'. The food and service here again were superb. During your stay you can up-grade to Olivers Bistro for £10 per person, and it is well worth it.

My husbands birthday fell on the night that we were booked into Olivers, and for £12, i had arranged a celebration package, where the table was decorated, and he received a balloon etc. Again, this was well worth it if you have something to celebrate.

Although we did the tour of the house (£3 per person), we did not use any of the other facilities, so it i can't comment on those, except to say that the pool had long opening hours (7.30-9 pm, i think), which, generally when we've been away with the kids, has been one of our gripes. Incidentally, the tour was well worth the money! We did go to the entertainment theatre one evening for an hour or so, and the team really made an effort, however, like all these holiday places, the tables fill up quickly!

For those who like history, the house has it by the bucket load! What we did find suprising though, was that it was all so accessible. For example, the silk wall paper in the Chinese room, is valued at around £50,000 per panel, but it wasn't protected behind glass/perspex panels.

For us, i did find the break quite expensive (£400 for two nights), however, as a treat it was well worth it, and we'd definitely do it again!

To finish up, those staying in the new building seemed to have insufficient parking spaces, because we noticed a number of cars parking on the side road, although i could be wrong, but its worth bearing in mind if you have a swanky car! Also, if you're in the old house, Pophams restaurant is in another building, so you will have to brave the elements to eat!

Aficionados of Warner Leisure Hotels - and there are plenty of them - will know what to expect - a large, well-managed hotel situated in extensive grounds and centred in and around an historically interesting building. The original 16th century house at Littlecote is quite exceptional. Full of period furnishings, guests can explore at will and enjoy the atmosphere or settle down in one of several public rooms for a quiet read.

The original house contains a small number of (highly-priced) guest rooms but the bulk of the guest accommodation is in a separate fairly modern (but not unattractive) block about one hundred yards away and connected to the main restaurant and entertainment area (but far enough away so as not to be noisy). Our standard room was absolutely fine for us. The indoor pool, gym and spa treatment area are in a separate block across a courtyard.

As with all their hotels, the main restaurant is large and busy but we found the service, choice and quality of the food to be good - but perhaps more 3 star than 4 star. Wine and bar drinks are on the expensive side.

The hotel is set in extensive grounds which include a well-preserved Roman mosaic. The location of the hotel is a little isolated and once outside the grounds most walks seem to be involve using public roads, although these are generally quiet. The nearest small town is Hungerford, about two miles away, which is noteworthy only for its antique shops. Most other places of interest are much further away, so our group made the most of the extensive activities and facilities available at the hotel. These suited our age group (over 65) well, but younger folks might not have found them sufficiently exciting.

Evening entertainment follows the usual Warner's format - dancing with a live band or disco and shows by a resident entertainment team (very good at present but on the usual six month contract) supported by visiting artists, in our case a passably good comedian.

This was our third visit to different Warner Leisure Hotels, so they must be doing something right. Will we go again? Most certainly, if we can get one of their better special offers.

We have stayed at Littlecote House Hotel on two occassions. Once in a standard room and once in the Henry V11 room. I thoroughly recommend the Henry V11 experience, WOW!!! absolutely beautiful. Extremely relaxing, only dissappintment was the food. Olivers restaurant is delicious, however the main dining hall :-(, like cattle going to market. Staff not very friendly and guests of the older generation.

What a fantastic Hotel !!!! We were in the Historic House and had a lovely room with its own parking space and with a walk in shower we could not have asked for more.My wife has trouble walking and the room was ideal for our needs.The staff are great and so understanding and we love the entertainment team who so work hard to make sure you have a special break.Food was the best we have tasted at a Warners Hotel -----Will we be back ? A BIG YES !!!