The Angel is the expensive option for staying in Chippenham. It is in the centre of town, opposite…read morethe Bear, which is undergoing refurbishment at the time of writing. the Angel was extensively modernized in 2007, with a modern block of rooms and a gym with pool added. Rooms in the main block are spacious and attractively decorated (we had one of the four poster rooms looking down on the Market Square). Heating was a little erratic in this cold snap. Staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed remarkably young. Food in the restaurant in the evening was of a reasonable standard, priced a little over average for the area, although the breakfast was poor. The "English Breakfast" was sausage, one egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns, with toast and coffee. The mushrooms were cold, and the egg was, well, odd. The main lounge is popular for tea and coffee, with various locals as well as guests visiting while we were there.

Stayed here for a week on business. Glad that this was located close to businesses but wish they…read morewere open a little later so I could check them out at the end of a long day of business. The hotel room was comfortable and clean. TV channels were minimal and sometimes would be glitchy.

I was there for dinner as a solo diner and ordered venison, which I think was the second most…read moreexpensive main on the menu.  "Cornbury Estate venison haunch, swede mash, kale, salt-baked celeriac, red wine and blackberries 699 kcal " Is 'Cornbury Estate' supposed to mean something to venison aficionados? I am always suspicious when the menu has to use grandiose descriptions to impress when no one is actually going to know what it means. The few times I have ordered venison in the past, I was asked how I wanted it - which for venison everyone knows is either rare or medium rare. I was not asked, so assumed at least it was going to come pink in the middle. What I was served was a kind of medallion but a token nod to a Wellington - encased in a soggy, slightly raw, unappetizing pastry. (This is not described on the menu). The meat was overcooked and not even slightly pink in the middle, and the whole dish was rather a sad offering - especially considering the £26.90 price. Trying to impress with an artistic presentation, but definitely style over substance. The dish was served lukewarm and the service was slow and not particularly friendly. I complained politely but firmly about the venison and ordered Mac Cheese (which I thought a safe option) and this came within five minutes so must have been ready to go. It was again pretty awful, one solid mass (not soft and creamy at all) and not very hot. The Mac Cheese could more or less be picked up in one lump. The photo shows the venison and as can be seen, even if it had been worth eating, for the price, it wasn't exactly a hearty portion. At 699 calories, most people would probably need a side dish as the portion size is pretty meagre. One of the worst meals I have ever had in a supposedly high-end restaurant. After complaining about both dishes, the outcome was that the duty manager was called to the table and after a brief discussion, where I gave my opinion of the food in a quiet and measured way (no shouting, swearing or offensive personal comments) and was told to leave the premises. I was shocked at this action - surely an over- reaction? Isn't one of the roles of a manager to resolve conflicts to reach an amicable outcome? Unfortunately, it was very early (about 6:30 pm) and there was only one couple at a table far from mine, so no other diners could witness this action - I am sure the manager would have tried to resolve the situation in another way if there had been other diners nearby as it would not have been good for business.

Interesting place.. We had family business in the area and were recommended to stay here. Overall…read morewe really liked it but it had some highs and a couple of lows... People - Fantastic, really loved the helpfulness and authenticity of all the staff here Location - Right in the thick of the action in a nice little market town with plenty of shops and things to see.. Food - From the full English incl. black pudding to the liver and onion and MASSIVE fish n chips portions, the food really hit and excelled the mark. I suspect this place prides and aims at gastro pub status as their benchmark. Room - We were in #12 an attic room, for the first night we felt it was quaint and nice but by the 2nd night it was wearing on us a bit being small, dark, very limited airflow and with extremely low ceilings so wasn't easy to traverse.. We also had an issue with the bathroom having no vanity area, no towel rail and the radiator in the bedroom made such a racket I thought we were above the kitchen exhausts. As an alternative view, my uncle and aunt stayed in one of the other rooms and loved it which was also cheaper than #12 for some strange reason. So overall, really pleased we picked this establishment, we would use it again and highly recommend it BUT perhaps we would suggest avoiding #12 :-)

Nice place with eating area and lounge area. There is outdoor seating. Food not served 3pm to…read more6pm. Best to have reservations for supper. Nice people.

Castle Inn is a quaint 12th century pub in the heart of Castle Combe village, located on the edge…read moreof the beautiful Cotswolds. It has been lovingly restored to offer a classic Cotswolds pub and B&B to guests with open log fires, exposed beams and many original features. Located in the Castle Combe market place, the historic inn has seen the likes of Oliver Cromwell (English politician and military officer) pass through its doors. After touring through the Cotswolds, we stopped at the Inn for some lunch. We were one of the first guests to arrive that day and were seated promptly. Their restaurant serves a surprisingly creative British menu with many gluten free options and features an extensive wine list. I had yet to eat fish 'n chips on this trip and so I went with the Lager Battered Catch of the Day which came with a pea puree, dripping chips, and curry sauce. This was probably the most interesting fish 'n chips I've had to date. I've never had it come with 'dipping sauces' before. I normally just have it with a bunch of malt vinegar, but dipping it in that curry sauce was so incredibly delicious! Woah! The pea sauce was also interesting, but I found myself continuously going back to the curry. The dish was also perfectly fried with a crispy outside, moist inside, and it was not oily at all. This was honestly the best I had while in the UK and I still think about it months later! If I had malt vinegar it would have been even better. My other half had some local beer with the Breast of Creedy Duck w/ Leg Ragu, Braised Onion, and Asparagus and Turnip. This dish was lovely and nicely presented. My husband really enjoyed it. The lag ragu in braised onion was very flavorful and I would have eaten an entree size of that. Our little one had mac n' cheese. It was a bit pricey for a lunch, but given the location, limited options, history, and quality of products; it's understandable. The service was a bit slower than we would have liked (that may be my American expectations speaking), but overall, we had a lovely time and enjoyed our lunch in this magical little English village. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Amazing staffs, great service, absolutely beautiful brilliant Michellin Star restaurant with most…read morescenic location and probably the best well kept secret of one of the world class building in the world. The chef is absolutely top class and the ambience is above and beyond unmatched ! The high class dining experience is one of the greatest and rarest experiences that I've ever had. The wine pairing and the amazing foods with all locally sourced healthy ingredients amaze anyone who can discern the finite quality distinction from the rest. Be amazed! My true Mukbang friends and families: Don't You Hesitate!

One of the most beautiful hotels we have ever been to. We came to Castle combe early just to…read moreexplore and spent time exploring the hotel and surroundings. There is so much to see. Next time, we intend to stay here. Staff at Bybrook were exceptional. We felt so welcome and happy. Food was incredible. This is a beautiful hotel to celebrate any special occasion. We will definitely return.

I loved it here! Did you see that indoor pool! Amazing! The rooms were nice and clean. Everything…read morewas beautiful! And the staff was polite. I especially loved the map of Bath that they had hanging on the wall so I included that for you guys to see too! If you are in the area I recommend that you stay here!

Cute spot in Bath. We liked the location and the place has a lot of charm…read more The highlight are the baths, on site, on the bottom floor. They are very nice and the facility is clean. Not nearly enough chairs, however. The restaurant was a bit hit and miss, but we enjoyed a dish they had for dinner so much that we went back a second night. The staff for dinner was not extremely refined but excellent, just the same. Breakfast was very good, but the service was confused was uneven. We enjoyed an evening in the bar with great drinks and conversation. This is, overall, a great choice in Bath

My wife and I stayed here in May 2019 for 4 nights. Sue and the staff were incredible. From the…read moremoment we arrived they helped us find our way around Bath, had suggestions for dining and activities, and made themselves available 24/7 if we had any needs. The made to order breakfast was incredible with awesome local and daily specials. Our room was in the Jane Austin wing and provided a great view up above the courtyard outside. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

This is an amazing place! Our taxi driver said it is the best hotel location in Bath, and he was…read moreright! It's mere steps to the Abbey, and so close to everything else as well. The accommodations are incredibly tasteful. It's a good mix of antiques and contemporary luxury, with top notch bedding and beautiful, completely remodeled bathrooms. The breakfast room is charming and the breakfast was our best breakfast in England! The fresh homemade jam is not to be missed! The staff was excellent and very accommodating, even offering breakfast a half hour early one morning so we could eat before our early departure.

Our stay was perfect in every way. The staff was so friendly, professional and helpful! We…read moreenjoyed the many walks in the country side and the spa is excellent. Our room #11 was large and well appointed. We loved the blend of old world charm and modern understated luxury. The grounds are spectacular. The dining is world class! Besides for the most innovative tasting menu in the world conceived by a genius chef and his staff, we loved the tapas bar and private dining experience. Our sommelier Tim who was visiting from Denmark made the dinner so special as did the young chef Julian who explained the details of iberico ham and each ingredient. This is one of the finest hotel properties in the world and we can't wait to return

Whatley Manor is a 5, decadent, opulent, luxurious and expensive hotel, but if you want quality in…read moreevery single way, then Whatley Manor is the first place to visit. As you approach the hotel down the huge drive, you are met with lots of greenery, trees and spacious countryside. The large gates open on approach, revealing the large courtyard and the hotel itself. Two valets met us as we drove to the entrance, they valeted the car and took our luggage into the hotel. The receptionist was French (as are all the workers as far as we could tell as the owners are French) and greeted us very warmly, and then telephoned the manager of the hotel who came down to greet us personally. The personal touch really was amazing, he knew where we were from, our names and was very genuine and friendly. The porter then took us up to the room where our luggage was already waiting for us. The room was not as large as many other places we have stayed in, but was incredibly sufficient and again, decadent. There was a large bed, large tv with sky channels, and an exceptional bathroom which reflected the spa that is in the hotel as the shower was a high tech spa shower! The view was incredible, over looking the outside eating area and the gardens. We went to the bar area which serves any kind of cocktail you could think of and I had a Strawberry Bellini made by a very competent barman who seemed to be capable of making any kind of drink in the world! Then came the canapes and menus, absolutely chocked full of the best food possible. As usual, we had the beef for mains, and the maitre'd allowed us to 'mix and match' certain things on the set menu with the a la carte menu. The actual dining room was not anything special, fairly spacious but not very intimate. I had the goats cheese starter which was exceptional, followed by beef with veal kidney (which I could not even bear to look at let alone eat!) which again, was absolute top quality. I had black truffle ice cream to finish, and the service had been perfect the whole way through. Breakfast in bed, full English as always, yet again was phenomenal for very little charge. I would highly recommend Whatley Manor for anyone with money as it is incredibly expensive as you would expect for a 5 hotel. There is an inhouse cinema with home made popcorn as well as a large spa.

I arranged a bridal tea for my daughter who was getting married that weekend. Our party included…read morethe bride and groom, my mother, two sisters and niece. The grounds were absolutely breathtaking, I wish we had arrived earlier to see more of them. We were seated for tea in a living room area and eventually were able to order. My sister joined us late, after we had placed out tea orders. When they brought our sandwiches and scones my sister ordered tea for herself. They never brought it. She asked again after flagging down someone. She eventually had to find the kitchen to get her tea. After the trays were dropped off we never saw our server again. Never came to clear the table, give us our bill, refill our teas, it was unbelievable. I was embarrassed that I had set up our tea at this place, with such poor service. And tea was 45 pounds per person, I would expect better service.

Love this cozy and warm feeling at this place. Nice staffs and very helpful. Views are amazing!read more

Great little pub! My mum and I have passed this place many times as we're in Tetbury frequently to…read moresee family. Really nice staff and pretty quick service even when they got busy. The fish and chips was a very generous portion and I loved the dill in the batter of the fish. Something a bit different and right up my street! The lunch time ciabattas all looked really good. The table next to us had a couple of pizza too, which were huge and looked really good. Great find. We'll be back!

Looking to get out of the city, my girlfriend and I spent a very comfortable and quiet night in a…read more'superior' room at the Ormond. Across-street parking is available, although limited to one hour. We found this to be beneficial in checking in and dropping off our bags before relocating the car to the long-stay car park less than a three minute walk from the hotel. We received a professional and informative welcome from a member of staff, who offered to take our bags before showing us to our room. Be aware that the hotel reception is on the right of a central outdoor passageway and the hotel bar is on the left, and it would appear as though staff share responsibilities between the two. If there is no-one at reception at your time of arrival you may want to pop over to the bar to make yourself known? Tucked away in the loft our spacious and decorous room featured an ample king size bed with ornate bed stead and corresponding furnishings, a correctly-tuned digital television, telephone with easy access to reception, a decent hair dryer, a generous provision of tea and coffee making facilities, and a view over the multitude of the sixteenth and seventeenth century rooftops of Tetbury town centre. Like the bedroom our bathroom was clean, tidy and spacious. The shower was of a high standard and we appreciated the inclusion of a bathtub. Mini bottles of shower gel and shampoo were provided, along with ample towels. Our overall sleep quality was good, although we found the duck feather pillows were not as firm as we prefer and although not impossible, it was difficult to find immediate comfort. We were concerned that our evening may be interrupted by noise from the hotel bar courtyard, but we actually enjoyed a very peaceful stay. Breakfast was available up until 10am and could be found in the hotel restaurant, situated behind the bar area. In addition to cereals, toast, fruit, yoghurt, and hot drinks, the extensive menu presented options to cater for almost all tastes and palates. The French toast with bacon and maple syrup, and the eggs benedict were particularly enjoyable. We couldn't help but feel for the solitary member of staff who appeared to be responsible for running the entire breakfast sitting, providing bar service, and dealing with hotel guests. Despite an obvious strain on this member of staff's behalf, we were quickly served and dealt with in an entirely professional manner.

This is an absolutely stunning place to host a wedding…read more I was lucky enough to be the plus one for my sister who was a bridesmaid in a wedding hosted here. Since her room was the getting ready room, it was huge. There was a beautiful soaking tub with a TV in the bathroom. The shower comes from above and from the sides. There are no elevators or AC, since it is an old building, but they do have fans. They even have dyson hair dryers! That was a wonderful touch. The grounds are gorgeous. I kept hearing that Castle Combe is the most picturesque village in the county (no idea how big the county is). The buildings were very pretty to look at. The bride's family rented out the entire manor. Breakfast was amazing. They do eggs very well and it was nice to know no matter where I sat it was with people from the wedding. The drinks were also superb. The canapes were some of the best bites I had my entire time in the UK and the pate that came with dinner was to-die-for. The wedding itself was outside on the lawn, dinner was in the restaurant and the reception was upstairs. I did not expect that awesome upstairs space. There was a room off to the side that had late night snacks, an outside balcony that was huge to walk out into and then, of course, a bar on top of a room for dancing. This is definitely a picturesque place to spend a vacation. Everyone was super nice and I really enjoyed my stay.

The Manor House is absolutely stunning and the grounds are amazing with a perfectly manicured lawn,…read morelife size chess/checkers, life size Jenga, & cricket. The rooms are a bit pricey and the menu was a little "posh" for my taste but the Castle Inn down the road has a more relaxed menu. I booked a Smart Room that was in the cottages but upon arrival found that what I received wasn't close to the pictures online. The kind girl at the desk explained that the rooms are all different but mine was much smaller than what was advertised and she kindly moved us. The breakfast was phenomenal. They really do their best to cater to their guests and the manor is absolutely beautiful.