the pint at the bar was good and the walk around the 121acre grounds was really nice too

no bar open when i arrived

they made sure we were able to eat in the bar with him and gave him extra sausage for breakfast

plenty of car parking and the grounds and common parts, bar and reception very well maintained

the bar food was good for the children for dinner

cocktails at the bar were awful we had to send them back

welcoming & friendly receptionist , the bar & restaurant looked cosy etc but i went straight to room as tired

meal on the night in marco pierre white bar

very easy to book, check in, at the end of the wedding we continued the party back at the hotel bar and the staff were amazing, welcoming and friendly

hotel overall is a welcoming place very cosy and quiet with a bar and restaurant on site the facilities are great the room was very clean and the staff were very

food was so nice

the staff were very polite and friendly and the service in the bar and restaurant was first class

we ate in the bar in the evening and the food and service was out of this world

the whole brigade of staff from proprietor hospitality bar and cleaning staff are fantastic

staff really good and nice atmosphere in bar and restaurant

cosy bar lovely conservatory restaurant

bar food was tasty and afternoon tea was delightful

the rooms were fabulous as was the bar with log fire and the restaurant service- and of course the food

the bar has a good selection of food

the bar is beautiful and lovely people serving

good and service in the resterant excellent but was confused when because of dog we were in the bar area adjacent to the resterant 10of us and we were expected to order at the bar

a pitty the bar closes so early

the bar could have done with more staff at peak times.excellent

poor wifi and in public bar toilets were for both sexes,maybe this was for a limited period

been treated differently because we had to be in the bar to eat

we had to search for a member of staff after 15 minutes of waiting and found one in the bar on their phone

a good location and quiet with a bar and restaurant what more could you want

bar had a good beer available - from the marlow brewery - so there was no need to forage further

went down and was left to sit in the bar to eat on a table not really made for eating off

lovely room very comfortable well stocked bar friendly staff.

the downstairs bar area and dining area, however, are in good condition

it also has a bar and restaurant

noise from the bar at night

handy little bar for drinks which we had outside as it was super hot

a shame that the bar and dining facilities are not up and running but this is a minor issue and understandable given

no bar in the property, but still amazing for the price.

the downside was that breakfast was provided by a voucher to take to a food bar in the motoway services opposite - this was only a plate of cooked breakfast and a single drink

no bar - but everything else made up for it.

sofa bed was dangerous we all tripped over the bar underneath

lobby was much nicer than expected, there was some morning crockery and there s snack bar and comfy

on a busy night in the bar or garden it would be quite noisy

is a clean inn with a good bar and lovely garden

lovely home made food and homely bar to relax after work

proper inn style where you arrive into the bar and the rooms are at the back

friendly staff, especially at the bar and restaurant

restaurant and bar was busy for a wednesday which says a lot

the restaurant and bar area were lovely and i strongly recommend the sunday lunch

the breakfasts are lovely, the bar area is nice and the meals in the cozy dining area are good

friendly and accommodating staff, clean, well presented and welcoming rooms, lovely vibe in the bar and restaurant plus the food was simply gorgeous

nobody there to check me in. had to go to the bar to find someone

be our 2nd home lol thank you to the staff for making us welcome , especially reception and the bar

also has a small bar which we like to use

the young lad running the bar was also polite, courteous, and chatty

good choice of bar food and fantastic breakfast. excellent staff

couldn t get to the bar due to a wedding

having a wander down to the bar in a local pub is just what you need at the end of a long day.

room itself was lovely, the staff very helpful and the inn was well separated from the bar so no noise leakage in the evening

comfortable and friendly atmosphere. food served in the bar was lovely.

of the room to the welcoming atmosphere of the onsite pub and the food that was on offer from the bar everything was above our normal experiences of booking a travelodge or similar national hotel

room and hotel, great bar and patio attached

oiler alert, i only got pizza)

may be a little nose with the restaurants and the bar around the hotel.

maybe the lack of craft beers in the bar but that is a very minor point.

nice breakfast, bar and reception

the noise from neighbouring bar no one warned us of this

easy to access. good parking. good clean rooms

parking good

rooms are clean and spacious . bed s are comfortable . parking is secure

i think it would be more appropriate if any guest uses bar or restaurant the workers jut make them pay before they leave the area and its fair, but paying

sign to the bar could be better

only down point was the bar in the hotel was closed

thing this stay was the bar was closed by 10pm but there was no customers in there

so happy they were full as i got to stop here at cantley, great room , bathroom , evening mesl , bar drinkand breakdast , 10/10 for me , & i got all of this for less than the price of just the

dinner/ bar service a little slow

whole place, position, room dining, bar etc. very good.

nice bar area for meeting and greeting

very friendly bar and breakfast staff

had an odd shaped room making bed tight to wall - but it had character cold in bar area as door always open to

warm ground floor rooms with adjacent food & bar facilities.

nice room, nice garden and bar area

it's got a lot of history, the booklet with info on the bar is definitely worth a read, very interesting

) dry food is perched on the bar in public bar

nice fried breakfast, music on in bar on saturday night

the dinner we had at the bar was delightful and was really good quality (the main restaurant was fully booked) (+) we stopped in the bar in the evening and enjoyed fantastically made cocktails (+)food excellent. room excellent. library bar excellent. (-)a clean bar surface in the library bar (+) the bar and lounge area was lovely and the pianist at dinner was ace (-)wasn't anyone posted on the bar during our stay and no low background music, something like slow jazz (-)service in lounge bar was very slow (+) pool and bar areas added significantly to my stay

they forgot to bring our extra fan and kids activity packs.

a lovely swimming pool had 125 people in it or around the small enclosure making it perfect for a kids birthday party hoopla

the massage treatment we received was great and the room service was polite, efficient and timely

wonderful building and surroundings nice bed excellent food and room service helpful staff

good clean basic accommodation with excellent bar and restaurant facilities.

the only thing that was a negative was that the bar staff evicted us when we were trying to relax and catch up with family on saturday night

nice bar and staff

the bar should be a pub and pub prices and menu

everything under one roof with easy access to the bar

the party or wedding on very noisy bar closed at 9.30 pm

on the bar was rude and lacked a sense of customer service

breakfast good, bar menu could have more choice

the bar had no alcohol in the 1st pump 2nd or 3rd pump why no beer

staff cleanliness bar and restaurant

was waiting at the bar for 5-10 minutes for someone to show up which was disappointing

we were celebrating our 58 years barbados independence and it felt like we were still on the boat

room, great bar area, and restaurant food was good

bar served a great pint of guinness and the staff were great

loved the mars bar in the room too

being rude to the staff,abrupt and impatient when it was busy at the bar and restaurant

good range of drinks at the bar and tbe food is really good too

exceptionally clean,brilliant facilities and bar and food fantastic

lovely airy reception area fantastic pool great restaurant good bar menu, with breakfast options friendly, helpful staff 2 stops on train from centre of reading,

great rooms, comfortable beds, food showers and nice facilities such as the gym, bar & spa

parking is free and accessible

parking was easy, check in was no hassle

location and parking facilities

the refurbished rooms and hotel bar and lobby are modern and finished to a high standard

evening meal in the bar equally excellent , in fact exceeded expectations

the choice of food was limited in bar and restaurant

entrance area was bright warm and welcoming, good looking bar area was busy on check in and made me want to have a drink before sorting my room out

single staff member from reception bar and restaurant and housekeeping staff were extremely friendly, polite and helpful to the point

bar prices far too expensive and bar cafe not at all welcoming ambiance or appearance

the only thing i would complain about was the bar prices.

bar was comfortable and again very good service

large , spacious, clean, good views, chilled, bar was open for tea and beer

the staff in the bar were so accommodating and fed us after hours

the staff were lovely and friendly, both at reception, in the restaurant and bar and in the health spa

we ate in the dog friendly bar on the first night then had a dog free excellent meal in the restaurant the following evening

great breakfasts, superb drinks at the bar - really enjoyed the non-alcoholic options and the kids liked interesting non-alcoholic

at the restaurant and bar are not reasonable

menu could offer more choices especially lunch menu which was the bar benu

relaxation and refreshing moods as the hotel was - very clean - very big room - restaurant and bar menu was excellent - staff at the restaurant down stairs was very helpful -very friendly staff

the expensive bar prices

delicious food ud83dude0b nice bar friendly staff

not use the bar in the main hotel as very busy lots of lads drinking in there, very loud

in the bar area, young lad was extremely and very helpful to me and my wife for our stay, he went above

beds, very clean, great location, nice bar and restaurants, all set in lovely grounds/golf course

was lovely having a refreshing swim after a long drive the lady at the bar was a scream, so funny and

bar staff very welcoming and friendly same as front of house staff

lovely location, light airy spacious rooms, beautiful hotel and facilities. great bar and food

professional at reception when i checked in, simon was polite, enthusiastic and helpful at the bar for my evening meal

covid restrictions - bar closed!

there is a nice modern bar and also a restaurant that serves a choice of asian dishes

the bar was literary locked

beware despite saying there is a bar and restaurant on site, there is not

appear to have any bar or restaurant

there's nothing we disliked. we can't comment on the breakfast or the bar as we didn't order it.

bar prices are so cheap

horses that really should have won, i arrived early at around 9am and was allowed to stay in the bar and blast through some work

restaurant and bar save having to go out in the evenings

a very tidy and welcoming, well-stocked bar and lounge area, which we spent much time in and was very homely

restaurant and bar area provide hot food and drinks till late and the staff are very

staff were brilliant, the room was beautiful and clean and the food in the bar was excellent

cleanliness facilities in room comfortable beds access to bar & restaurant cosy lovely staff easy to check in/out aperol spritz was spot on

mini bar was well stocked

maybe some hooks or pegs on the wall, as the closet in room lysander also housed the mini bar and coffee station so it wasn't very practical to hang clothes too and we had formal suits and

there was a mini bar in the fridge, and also a coffee machine, and a dyson fan which was definitely needed

excellent room with good service in both bar and restaurant.

welcoming, homely feel. lovely bar area/dining room and friendly staff :)

from the welcome help with our bags, the excellent bar facilities, the comfy snug, the v welcome nip of slow gin last thing - to the top breakfast it

great manager, delicious gin in room, wonderful cocktail bar and breakfast.

the bar area was comfortable and the adjacent lounge area useful as the bar was hosting an 18th

stay close to legoland thats why we booked, food in hotel was brilliant but bar very busy (could be because it was easter) staff all very nice (-)slightly noisy but this is only because the bar area is very lively. the rooms are quiet. (+)hotel was well run and very clean the alcohol was very expensive at the bar was the only let (-)was great except for the prise off your lager at the bar a pint off corona was over 7 pound sterling that is outrageous for one pint off (+) bar area relaxing with (+) also bar and restaurant staff very attentive and again service was excellent (+) bar staff helpful for being there the first time (-)service was slow and bar service food wasn t up to temperature and no questions if anyone had (+) the bar area was amazing too (+)the bar and breakfast was lovely.

to use the pool for the kids but we weren’t told that the pool for the kids stoped at 5 o’clock as only wanted to use

like the hotel and everything else, there is a gym well equipped and pool with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi

family friendly pool kids blocks in reception restaurant modern rooms breakfast

all 4 kids were greeted with a lovely goodie bag with cookies, chocolate milk and games and activities

vending machines were out of order and the bar only sold water in cans at an extortionate

comfy beds, nice bar area.

like starbucks, the bar and restaurant not being open

was a fantastic, helpful and helpful in the grill restaurant both a asset to the company overall bar staff where fantastic

it s a perfect location, rooms are great, so are the staff & having a coffee house & a bar on site is brilliant

occasion for a birthday but i'm not sure i would appreciate the very high prices charged in the bar on any other casual stay

the bar staff were very attentive and chatty and couldn't do enough to make our stay a good one

friendly breakfast, bar and spa staff. and a professional reception experience.

the reception team and all the staff at breakfast, lunch, dinner and the bar were all amazing, friendly professional and attentive to guests

all staff including 'new boy' behind the bar all very pleasant.

bar open in the evening and communal space for playing cards etc

the bar shutting at 11

bar area was reasonably priced offering food and drinks

breakfast was lovely and i had a bar meal in the evening

food was great both the bar meals and cooked breakfast were made

stayed in 3 different rooms, all was clean and tidy, beds comfy, plus if you want to eat in the bar you get 20% off

various games of football to choose from in the bar which are playing simultaneously is a good touch, with commentary available in different parts

the bar is great

the bar has a great atmosphere where you are made to feel welcome

bar food really great choice and again brilliant value

and friendly staff, decor pleasant and layout of bar and restaurant attractive and light- it all felt very spacious

fantastic, staff fantastic hotel fantastic and bar fantastic

no real ale in the bar but hey it s down south so.....

inside there was a polite informative welcoming staff member and nice lounge bar area

hotel bar wasn't fantastic but a decent pub 400 yards away

sky bar was quite dark inside & took awhile to adjust maybe just a few more lamps near to tables so you

breakfast was super staff was excellent bar and staff was friendly

restaurants and sky bar had great service, food and drink

we went for cocktails at the sky bar which were excellent although if going on a weekend would recommend booking a table

the drinks at the bar were a bit expensive

food was excellent good home style cooking ,nice bar and lounge area just right to relax.

selection of wines at the bar was minimal but adequate.

the lounge/ bar area was comfortable

there is a small bar and i was able to have an evening meal

bar is limited but good price

although we didn t use the facilities- the bar was inviting

the breakfast, the bar and restaurant areas, plenty of parking, spotlessly clean room, aircon

comfortable, very helpful staff, excellent breakfast with good food ordered from the bar mid day and evening

a small fridge would have been beneficial a bigger variety of snacks in the bar for peckish

there was info on kitchen and bar times visible

at the bar we enjoyed drinks

the interior of hotel and bar is beautiful

issue - i had to go through the bar in the evening for the late check-in

the bar is currently undergoing refurbishment but the work does not get in the way

restaurant and bar excellent

limitied facilities, most closed due to covid. only had a bar and restaurant area.

reception from the staff in all areas of the hotel, so; at reception, in the bar area, the housekeeping, every member of staff were delightfully friendly and informative

check in/out was straightforward and the hotel also has an on-site restaurant and bar which i did not use so cannot comment on

ds) working on the bar where friendly breakfast was nice to.

bed was comphy staff

and stuff good only let down was breakfast cold, overcooked and looked like had been left out for a

free parking on my site

excellent value for money. friendly, helpful staff. great breakfast. great location.

affordable price and free parking

no lift small bar wifi was't good in all rooms

bar wasn't open on our return that evening - nothing for residents

location was excellent for shopping etc, and even a small bar in reception for that night-cap

being unable to get a night cap drink from the bar as the tills where being cashed up.

was a chocolate bar wrapper on the floor at the side of the bed from the previous guests and the wardrobe shelf

and the bar staff to be a little more attentive / welcoming

the bar was nice

i was also on the 1st floor above the bar so if you want an early night and are a light sleeper, ask for a quiet room

all the way loved the room amazing view wonderful,staff excellent very very friendy, the bar was beautiful so hip amazing the pizzas are amazing too the food fresh cook beautiful,roof top

terrific ground floor bar and a roof terrace

the food was good and the bar and dinner service was excellent

the staff were all very friendly and made you feel very welcome, the bar staff were fantastic and made superb

no bar to speak of

gave us the private room in the bar on our first night for pre-dinner drinks which meant we didn't disturb other guests

cocktail bar was great and bathroom was beautiful

there was an option to have dinner at the bar when i arrived, but options very limited for vegetarians, so didn't make use of that either -

great room, comfortable bed, toasty warm, great bar staff.

the food in the bar and restaurant was excellent

good location convenient parking

picturesque quiet village, lovely old building, nice bed sheets, freshly decorated, good car parking

comfortable and practical, bar area has had recent refurb

loved that the bar and snacks are served 24/7 and check out is upto 12pm

great pizzas available 24 hours, brilliant when returning from a late night out and bar

very friendly- nice bar in reception area plus television- breakfast excellent and also you can have it up to noon so

only time i went to the bar to get a drink after a very hectic day i had the misfortune of coming across a very unfriendly

bar and seating areas great, games, books and tv on offer

more bar staff trained in cocktail making

bar remained open for festival goers and they even cooked us a pizza at midnight

bar food very nice

fantastic staff, lovely accommodation and a great fun starting bar after a day at the races.

all good so far, the bar was empty most of the time

stay, staff helpful and polite, rooms were really clean, bar area and lounge really comfortable, great prices for drinks and to top it off, breakfast was

comfortable good size room location parking restaurant bar good value

really, bar was a bit expensive

no draft at the bar only bottles

to eat outside, however the only cons of my stay was that i was unable to order a coffee at the bar after i checked out

cocktail bar & resturant were also very good

the bar and restaurant were stylish and food excellent apart from the king prawns being over done, my

fantastic room bar lovely very clean staff are excellent

mini bar full with very reasonable prices

bar opening times - main bar is only open until 18:00 however the main restaurant hosts a bar with

nice bar with pool, spa and nice outdoors decking onsite

reception staff were excellent. the food served in the bar was very good. room was ideal.

there is a bar which can get quite noisy at

front desk manager - outstanding service nice bar and able to sit outside.

very warm and attentive welcome lovely bar and restaurant areas - again very old and very cosy great

we drank in the bar - very well kept ales, and ate in the restaurant

traditional style pub, open fire and bar area is lovely

i came for a party in the town at the stunning mill theatre, so came back after the bar closed

a great hotel, lovely bar area and fantastic menu. would highly recommend.

we thought it would be a quite place as it is outside of the main town but it was busy in the bar (not overly busy, there was a nice atmosphere in the bar) friendly locals enjoying the sports (+)everything good. could have done with more bread/toast abbott ale at the bar :) (+) the food in restaurant was superb and there was a great atmosphere in the bar area and the people were so friendly (+) the hotel was part of a hungry horse restaurant so the bar facilities and restaurant were excellent as was the service (-)some of the clientele in the bar seemed a little aggresive

we couldn't find any wifi and the reception on my phone was really bad

issue was that the buses into reading aren't very frequent on weekends, however there is free parking and the staff were helpful with finding bus times and taxi numbers

good storage for my bicycle. good wifi. good evening meal.

immaculate rooms, excellent staff, good food, excellent wifi and good safe parking

the coppa bar - loved all the seating and the vibe

after alerting them that we were here, they directed us to the lounge bar area and said they would come back for us

location spacious room clean the bar atmosphere

room type as some rooms as much better than others, the restaurant is absolutely amazing and the bar

the bar and restaurant were great too

bar staff on the evening looked a little lost and struggled to work out who was due to be served

drinks in the bar very expensive

open fire in the restaurant and woodburner in the bar cosy in january

wish i'd found this place before, location is great,accomodation is well above average and the bar has a great selection of beers and ales,food offers a wide selection, and is very good,served

building particularly the window frames needs maintenance and the standard of housekeeping in the bar and restaurant is worryingly poor

great food at the bar and a good breakfast, really enjoyed ourselves

so nice to have a bar and restaurant in the facility

lighting in the bar booth tables could have been dimmed a bit in the evening - that s literally all i d have

great bar and menu, staff were brilliant

hotel, bar and restaurant really

people in total) at the same time

dis-organisation although this didn't impact us as we had plenty of time and they restaurant and bar wernt overly busy

we had dinner in the bar area which was good, a nice selection to choose from

the lady at the reception/coffee bar seemed a bit overwhelmed with hosting two tables

dogs were welcome in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast, the rooms led out onto a grass area which was great

food and bar area were very good

we were made most welcome by the team, excellent facilities with the added bonus of winning a bar of chocolate in rock an roll bingo, food was home cooked, good menu which was severed hot and

the bar was well stocked; restaurant food was well presented and adapted for gf; bedrooms were

breakfast was great. bed was small. prefer a queen size bed. bar was good.

food was amazing. well prepared. just great chef - daniel was great as was the bar staff :)

also about the bar need more hours like 24 hrs as we did wanted to go there bar got back from the party

great bar and restaurant, comfy well equipped rooms.

modern and good bar facilities.

although bar etc popular you cannot hear any noise from the bedroom

really modern and used smart technology, really nice bar for evenings to sit and chat, chilled vibe and spacious

employees in bar area. very comfortable rooms and beds

room, the facilities in the bar and restaurant, breakfast, the

team gave exceptional customer service from the moment of arrival, bar service and dinner

the menu in the restaurant and for bar meals was vey

everyone from the front desk, to the bar and the restaurant went the full mile to make you feel wanted and

bar / restaurant area is very pretty too

the hotel staff not sure if they are different to the people who were behind the bar weren't as welcoming and friendly as the bar staff

i was on the first floor and did not hear any noise from the bar and restaurant

and space as were the quality of the linen the central location is very convenient and the bar was heaving on a saturday night if that

room was beautiful and spacious, with lovely special touches and a great mini bar

the staff. especially the bar staff amazing

it was so hot and on the first night very noisy. i think we mist have been above the bar there.

the bar staff were really friendly and helpful

real ale in the bar obviously does not sell very well as the pint i had was vinegar.

could do with more people behind the bar when busy

service the fact that they will still make you restaurant quality food and collect it from the bar to take back to your room easily makes up for it on our last day we used the swimming pool and

bar area nice

. my bar meal the previous evening was very good. juicy steak.

bedroom was fantastic. bar food very good.

the bar meal and breakfast tasty and the staff were well

the bar was a lovely quiet environment

had dinner there the first night and the sandwiches are tasty), the room was clean and the

large bar area

lesuire facilities were good, the food in the bar was nice, the room was clean and had great decor

only thing i would pick up we came into the bar for a drink at about 11 30 and lots of other people arrived for a drink

also bar closes at 11, would have prefered it to stay open a little later

bar staff over worked 3 members of management just stood there talking

the food was nicely cooked and presented, the staff were excellent especially the bar staff with the choice of drinks etc

even opened the bar early,which is always a good thing

would like a small bar of soap for when i was in the bath

the bar and restaurant area are maintained to a very high level and the outside tables and gardens were

us and made us feel really welcome , she asked if we would like a drink

the staff were excellent, superb breakfast, great bar area, and the rooms are lovely

they have a 24 hour bar which just made it even more perfect

it s cozy the bar area is well decorated and the ambiance is great