Ardencote

My wife and I desperately just needed a restful short break and we love Warwickshire. We chose ARDENCOTE CLAVERDON as it offered dinner, bed and breakfast meaning we did not have to drive out and find restaurants and could just 'chill'. The hotel staff were all friendly, helpful and in the main cheerful and as there were 'spa' facilities which we could use but didn't, our area of the hotel always seemed full of half-naked people wearing white dressing gowns.....not a problem! Parking was easy and being old and weary, help to our requested ground floor room, was offered with our luggage....much appreciated. We have visited many hotels at home and abroad and are unsure whether it's a privacy or security thing, but staff rarely have name badges and so credit for help and service is not possible without us constantly asking for identities. Anyway, our room was clean and adequate with an excellent view, though our three-day stay only saw one short visit from 'housekeeping' just before we left to make the bed and empty the now overflowing waste bins. Just one negative regarding the food, which unfortunately was not to our liking with very little choice for 'plain eaters'. It rather surprised us that there was no change in the menu over our three-day stay and so the decision as to what to eat became more restrictive as time went on. There were no problems with the asked-for changes and omissions to the food but we didn't feel 'satisfied' with our evening meal experience.....thank goodness for the wine!! The buffet breakfast was fine and comprehensive, though far too 'batched cooked' with food standing for too long, the mountain of bacon being way overcooked and fried eggs continuing to cook under the lights....little and often for a buffet works far better for freshness. My wife asked for poached eggs which were cooked fresh for her and much appreciated. All in all a very enjoyable break but our next visit may just skip the dining element.

Beautiful clean and efficient hotel, lovely setting. We were booked in twin room for George Michael tribute night. Four friens 2 twin rooms very clean and close to function room. The meal was delicious and staff and bar staff friendly. THE DJ WAS BRILLIANT, done requests, played to suit crowd, 80s and 90s dance, pop and anthems, had a great night. Breakfast and staff were superb. Would return again

Lacks a lot of communication went for a weekend spa weekend and found it had Mixed feelings. There wasn't much communication in terms of what to expect and guidance. Found ourselves guessing a lot of the time. The food was really nice but let down by being hot. Breakfast was good but it would of been nice to be told to help ourselves and what was available when entering the dining area. Room spacious and comfortable. Didn't enjoy the indoor swimming pool to relax. Children dive bombing in the water had to go back to roo. To read my book. Probably would consider adults only when paying such a high premium. Cups not available to help yourselves to drinks by swimming area and in the relaxation area. Coffee machine gone which i think was previously a nice added touch? Rather than instant. Lacking a bit of attention to detail.