Special is the one word which I think aptly describes The Manor House Hotel. We've stayed there 3 times now and it's probably still our all-time favourite hotel. The 1st time, we stayed in a room with a huge 4-poster bed and a lovely roll-top bath with plenty of room for the two of us. Then we stayed in one of the mews cottages which was out of this world! This time we were in a 'traditional' room which, although not quite as outstanding as the other two rooms, was still pretty special.
We had a Champagne Afternoon Tea which filled us up so much that we had to forsake the culinary delights of the Michelin-starred Bybrook Restaurant in the evening. We had breakfast there though and although I had the scrummiest almond croissant I'd ever had, Mr. C had the Full English and really couldn't praise it enough.

It's the attention to detail and the willingness for all the stff to go 'that extra mile' which makes The Manor House so outstanding. We had a few niggles in our room but a quiet word with reception and abracadabra the issues were dealt with before we knew it.

Can't wait to go there again. I can't recommnd it highly enough.

We stayed in one of the cottages which was delightful. It was cosy, warm and extremely comfortable. The food was so good that words cannot describe it! The staff were very friendly and helpful without being obsequious. We will certainly return to this piece of paradise.

"memorable" and "unforgettable", two words used by guests who shared a special birthday weekend celebration for my wife. The individuality of the rooms, the attentive service, the little touches (eg: personalised cookies for the grandchildren on arrival), superb celebration dinner (chosen from private dining menu in advance), just some of the reasons for such words. The one failing, mine I forgot to take the table floral decoration to the mother-in-law! Roll on the next special birthday.

Had not stayed at the Manor House for a long time, 13 years, and it was just as lovely as we remembered. Beautiful location in the most pretty village, lovely grounds and views, the Manor House is wonderful at all times of year. We visited in December and the house was so christmassy with the log fires, trees and cosy lounges. The hotel has so many nice places to sit from fire side sofas to opulent rooms. Afternoon tea lovely, dinner very good and breakfast too. Our room we think was one of the ones that hadn't been recently refurbished but we couldn't tell, good sized room with quirky layout/beams as you would expect, very comfortable (spent a lot of time sleeping), so quiet and relaxing. A great place to step off the treadmill and just relax and do nothing, a stroll around the gardens or read a magazine in peace.

Only tiny criticisms was that service could be a little bit improved in the afternoon (i.e someone taking your order and then someone else coming and asking if you want to order - staff getting a bit muddled as to whats going on).

HIghly recommended for a night or two - if you are coming from abroad you will particularly love this beautiful English village and the ever-impressive luxurious manor house.