Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of approximately GBP 17.95 per person. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located near the airport and is within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Snow Centre. It is approximately 3 miles from Gadebridge Park and 14.2 miles from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Shendish Manor Hotel in Hemel Hempstead

Average nightly price at Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$103
February	US$105
March	US$100
April	US$101
May	US$101
June	US$108
July	US$115
August	US$104
September	US$120
October	US$116
November	US$108
December	US$115

What guests think

At Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course, guests praise the scenic grounds and generally friendly staff, but experiences vary: some enjoy spacious, characterful rooms and calm stays, while others encounter dated areas and maintenance or comfort issues that affect sleep.

Room feedback ranges from large, comfortable manor rooms to reports of tired decor, uncomfortable mattresses or small beds, heating and air-conditioning problems, intermittent hot water, and inconsistent Wi-Fi or TV, with occasional noise from corridors or events. Breakfast is widely liked and several dinners are praised, but some guests note a limited or average menu, slow service at busy times, or event-related closures. The location feels peaceful and convenient for the M1 and Warner Bros. Studio Tour, yet nearby alternatives are limited and having a car helps; overall, expect a characterful countryside stay with appealing grounds but variable room quality.

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Facilities

Grounds and the on-site golf are highlights, with ample parking. Reports note an out-of-order lift, patchy Wi-Fi/mobile signal, air-conditioning problems, and event-related bar disruptions.

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Annette

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights to play golf and visit St Albans. We booked dinner, bed and breakfast. Food was good, drinks not over priced, staff very attentive. Bed very comfortable and golf course a challenge.

8

richard

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Standing in its own grounds it was amazingly quiet with plenty of free car parking...the bedrooms were fine and for an extra £7 the full English breakfast a bargain...all around excellent value

6

Andrei

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We visited on New Year’s Eve and were disappointed to discover, upon arrival, that no food service was available that evening—something we should have been informed of in advance, given the lack of nearby restaurants. Additionally, a New Year’s event meant the bar was closed, and there was nowhere to sit and enjoy a drink, which was highly inconvenient. As a result, we had to leave the hotel to make alternative arrangements for the evening. The property is outdated and in need of refurbishment.

2

Barry

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Should be a great hotel. The staff work hard but having a broken toilet in the bridal suite, is unacceptable. When reported on check out I was told they would look at it. Not a great customer experience. A lift out of order is another sign of what is happening at this hotel

10

Christopher

9 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, very good. Great room and friendly staff. Would stay again. Loved the setting and lots of parking. Only had breakfast there but that was tasty and plenty of it.

6

Les

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Shower head not fixed, damaged. AC not working.

6

Matthew

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor mobile phone and hotel WiFi coverage in rooms on edge of hotel. Receptionist overworked, not present enough at reception. Breakfast opens late at 07:00 midweek, should be 06:30 for business workers. Breakfast serving staff stroppy and demotivated.

6

Robert

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were pleasant enough, but my overall experience was a little tarnished by everything else. There was a huge event happening the night I stayed and the car park was CHAOS. The bar was heaving and even though the event had it's own bar and they weren't meant to use the other one, they clearly did as at times there were queues out the door. I sat down for 45 minutes watching everyone else get orders taken and food served, so I was clearly overlooked, which wasn't nice. The room was nice enough, but the shower was very poor, pratically a trickle of water, not ideal.

10

Lorraine

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we visiting from Australia .It was a beautiful manor with lovely surrounding gardens & golf club.The room had air con ideal as 30° ,a fridge would have been nice ..The breakfast was amazing ..The staff super friendly & kind .thankyou to all

8

michael

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and staff. But bed was uncomfortable, wifi was non existant and tv didnt work.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised in many rooms and public areas, but some guests note worn or poorly maintained spaces and occasional issues like scale in kettles or stained carpets.

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Richard

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pleasant and friendly place, however, my room showed significant signs of general wear and tear. The food and restaurant service was very good. Good location, 20 mins from M1 and Hemel Hempstead

6

Neil

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside looks amazing , inside it needs some TLC. In the public corridors , wall paper peeling off , worn carpets . In the bathroom , shower screen not sealing so need to put towels down to soak up the water on the floor. No extractor fan working , so difficult to use the mirror after. No mirror above the dressing table . Scroll top wooden bed looks lovely , but constantly stubbing our toes in the protruding feet. Self service breakfast was over cooked and not hot . The fried eggs were rubbery and over cooked , the mushrooms must have had a pot of salt dropped in them .

10

Jason

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The grounds are stunning and the room was spacious and clean. Only issues were scale in the kettle which was left at the bottom of your drinks and the remote for the TV not working.

4

Peter

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very unclean hotel.

8

Brian

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Public areas are clean and bright. Rooms are tired.

8

Paul

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, nice breakfast. Rooms look a bit tired.

10

Claire

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great visit to this hotel, comfortable, clean, helpful staff, would definitely stay again.

10

Mrs Sheila

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable

8

Hazel

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful building, lovely setting, immaculately clean everywhere, lovely public areas & staff very helpful & friendly. It would benefit from continuous housekeeping assessment & maintenance in the bedroom areas though - our room was a lovely very large, front facing one but the bathroom sink plug mechanism was broken & part of one of the curtains was hanging off the rail. Little things matter! Whilst there they also seemed to be having a lot of trouble with their card key system. Two personal gripes: this huge room would have greatly benefitted from a king size or super kingsize bed; And why oh why do hotels insist on only providing those ridiculously small pods of semi-skimmed milk?! I would definitely stay here again though I'd take a small carton of full cream milk with me!

10

Sharon

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome at check in, smooth process. We stayed in one of the four poster rooms (room one) which was stunning. High ceilings, light from the many windows, spotless and very spacious with a lovely roll top bath. We ate dinner in the orangery, where the menu was small but the food was good. Breakfast was hot and of a good standard. Would definitely stay again.

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Rooms

Room quality is mixed: many find them spacious and comfortable, especially in the manor house, but others report dated decor, uncomfortable or small beds, heating/AC problems, intermittent hot water, and inconsistent Wi-Fi/TV, plus occasional corridor or event noise.

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Sarah

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible mattress , cold room. Staff good had to move room , very accommodating

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Barry

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Should be a great hotel. The staff work hard but having a broken toilet in the bridal suite, is unacceptable. When reported on check out I was told they would look at it. Not a great customer experience. A lift out of order is another sign of what is happening at this hotel

2

Alison

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside of this hotel was the best part. Room outdated and bed broken. Terrible and would not recommend or return.

8

Brian

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Public areas are clean and bright. Rooms are tired.

6

Simon

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Looked better on line than it was. Two single beds pushed together. Uncomfortable

8

Paul

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed at the Shendish Manor for business. The room had recently been refurbished to a high standard and was immaculate. It was just a shame about the constant noise from other guests shouting down the corridor which was very echoey. Whilst the decor was good, being able to have a hot or even warm shower at 5am before I left for work would have been a benefit

4

Doug

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very cold. Air conditioning did not work. Convector heater in room (I assume as the air conditioning did not work) also would not turn on. This made for a very cold and uncomfortable trip on a cold January day.

10

Sharon

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome at check in, smooth process. We stayed in one of the four poster rooms (room one) which was stunning. High ceilings, light from the many windows, spotless and very spacious with a lovely roll top bath. We ate dinner in the orangery, where the menu was small but the food was good. Breakfast was hot and of a good standard. Would definitely stay again.

8

michael

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and staff. But bed was uncomfortable, wifi was non existant and tv didnt work.

8

S'prabhu

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful landscapes, the mattresses are of poor quality

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, though service can falter during busy events or when resolving issues, with a few reports of booking errors and slow or unresponsive follow-up.

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Paul

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely brilliant experience from beginning to end. All the staff were exceptional, especially the manager, Hugo , who went out of his way to make our stay of two nights as brilliant as it was. I would highly recommend this hotel for the comfort of its rooms ,its beautiful and extensive grounds and of course the staff.

8

Annette

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights to play golf and visit St Albans. We booked dinner, bed and breakfast. Food was good, drinks not over priced, staff very attentive. Bed very comfortable and golf course a challenge.

6

Win

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

waited for a long time at the reception. staff not helpful and not interested.

10

Darren

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Buffet breakfast is fantastic! Grounds are beautiful! Staff are excellent

4

Andy

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The TV did not work, which in itself is not a big issue, however the door did not lock, after several phone calls to reception and 2 visits from the duty manager I was told he would have to use the master key to lock the door and I would have to ask reception to let me back in. I asked if I could change rooms to make my stay easier, but never got an answer.

4

Jeania

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was nice until my birthday. Booked on check in extending 1 day as the package with Universal Studios was restricted at the time. Front desk clerk put it in for Thur night instead of Wed. Causing me to have to check out amongst my birthday activities and spending hours to find an alternative. This resulted in my being late to activity bookings and pretty much ruined my birthday. Also scheduled my package dinner for Wed night birthday and pre-paid and did not get refund even though their error. Really disappointed as the stay started out well. All because the front desk clerk clicked the wrong date. I even said no issue if they were sold out I had plenty of time at check in to find alternative. But 3 days later to find out he put wrong date and no rooms available.

6

Robert

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were pleasant enough, but my overall experience was a little tarnished by everything else. There was a huge event happening the night I stayed and the car park was CHAOS. The bar was heaving and even though the event had it's own bar and they weren't meant to use the other one, they clearly did as at times there were queues out the door. I sat down for 45 minutes watching everyone else get orders taken and food served, so I was clearly overlooked, which wasn't nice. The room was nice enough, but the shower was very poor, pratically a trickle of water, not ideal.

10

Carl

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was simple and welcoming. Room warm and tidy.

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Melanie

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another lovely stay from the professional friendly receptionist who had only been there 3 weeks doing a fab job to the wonderful manor room and plentiful breakfast, Shendish Manor has delivered again *****

10

Sharon

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome at check in, smooth process. We stayed in one of the four poster rooms (room one) which was stunning. High ceilings, light from the many windows, spotless and very spacious with a lovely roll top bath. We ate dinner in the orangery, where the menu was small but the food was good. Breakfast was hot and of a good standard. Would definitely stay again.

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Location

Set in scenic, quiet grounds near the M1 and convenient for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, but alternatives to on-site dining are limited nearby and getting around is easier by car than on foot.

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Richard

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pleasant and friendly place, however, my room showed significant signs of general wear and tear. The food and restaurant service was very good. Good location, 20 mins from M1 and Hemel Hempstead

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richard

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Standing in its own grounds it was amazingly quiet with plenty of free car parking...the bedrooms were fine and for an extra £7 the full English breakfast a bargain...all around excellent value

10

Nurcan

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was lovely and rooms were very clean. Staff were polite and friendly. Stayed here as we were doing a Harry Potter studios tour. Very convenient location and lovely gardens to walk around. Highly recommend 👌

10

Grant

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself is stunning and feels like it's truly in the countryside despite being not too far a distance from Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Aylesbury, etc. The manor room was beautiful and very spacious with a comfortable bed. The food at the restaurant was also extremely good - we ended up eating there each night because of how tasty everything was. My only complaint is the water in the room - it would only last for about 1-2 minutes before stopping completely for about 4 or 5 minutes (no matter whether it was the sink, bathtub or shower) which was really inconvenient and annoying. I'm not sure if this is a regular occurrence or if there was some type of issue. Regardless, everything else was nice and we enjoyed our stay here.

8

Caroline

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient quiet

8

Neil

9 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room, nice setting, not bad price. Only downside is it’s probably a 20 minute or so walk (partly along dark road) into Hemel, so if you don’t want to eat at the hotel you have to drive ( at least in winter). Oh, could have used some instruction how to use room facilities . I spent ages trying to get a walk mounted air con to work as the room was cold. Couldn’t get any hot air at all. Eventually I found a small portable electric heater in a corner of the room, so was ok, but the remote control for the air con was very confusing, I’ve no idea whether I was doing it wrong or whether the air con was broken.

10

Trevor

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel. Secluded in beautiful surroundings. I was on foot and Google map had me walking across the golf course. Which was alarming. Spacious rooms. Well appointed. Really comfortable bed and usable shower. My only negative is the shower screen. Not a fan. Always leak. Quality towels and a rail that kept it toasty warm. You are at an advantage if you’re a driver. Not designed for pedestrians. The restaurant was fine. Good friendly service throughout the hotel. Stayed one night but would be happy to stay longer.

10

Victoria

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay for an easy commute to London the next day. Wonderful grounds and a decent restaurant and menu selection. Very comfortable and spacious room.

10

Karen

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, friendly welcome when checking in, large comfortable room & good breakfast.

10

Ajay

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant. Really enjoyed. Away from city. Very nice.

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Dining

Many guests enjoy the breakfast and several praise dinner, though others find the menu limited or food average, and there are occasional service issues or event-related closures affecting availability.

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Neil

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside looks amazing , inside it needs some TLC. In the public corridors , wall paper peeling off , worn carpets . In the bathroom , shower screen not sealing so need to put towels down to soak up the water on the floor. No extractor fan working , so difficult to use the mirror after. No mirror above the dressing table . Scroll top wooden bed looks lovely , but constantly stubbing our toes in the protruding feet. Self service breakfast was over cooked and not hot . The fried eggs were rubbery and over cooked , the mushrooms must have had a pot of salt dropped in them .

8

Annette

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights to play golf and visit St Albans. We booked dinner, bed and breakfast. Food was good, drinks not over priced, staff very attentive. Bed very comfortable and golf course a challenge.

6

Andrei

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We visited on New Year’s Eve and were disappointed to discover, upon arrival, that no food service was available that evening—something we should have been informed of in advance, given the lack of nearby restaurants. Additionally, a New Year’s event meant the bar was closed, and there was nowhere to sit and enjoy a drink, which was highly inconvenient. As a result, we had to leave the hotel to make alternative arrangements for the evening. The property is outdated and in need of refurbishment.

8

Mike

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Business trip... Good room, good restaurant - might benefit from a better bar area...

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martin

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay in a beautiful spacious room, very clean, great location and setting next to the golf course. Facilities great, large dining room and lovely self service cooked breakfast and cold buffet too. Very enjoyable stay and will gladly stay here again in the future

10

Darren

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Buffet breakfast is fantastic! Grounds are beautiful! Staff are excellent

6

Roger

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Having spent the day travelling we came down to breakfast at around 8:50. We got the impression that they were clearing away breakfast around us. There was no fruit salad although my wife was offered an apple instead. The juice machine is awful and despite the note regarding pushing water though the machine, the quality of the juice was almost undrinkeable. There was no decaff coffee option other than sachets of instant coffee. In this day and age it is amazing that no thought has been given to this. Even cheaper establishments that use similar coffee machines have a decaff option. I cannot believe that you cannot provide a cafetiere for customers who have to avoid caffiene. It all really detracted from what would have been a pleasant stay. Needless to say we had to make sure we were down early the next day to ensure we didn't feel rushed out.

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Adam

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Rooms really should have ac though. Food was average. Will stay again and recommend..

10

Sharon

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome at check in, smooth process. We stayed in one of the four poster rooms (room one) which was stunning. High ceilings, light from the many windows, spotless and very spacious with a lovely roll top bath. We ate dinner in the orangery, where the menu was small but the food was good. Breakfast was hot and of a good standard. Would definitely stay again.

8

Al

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful settings, great breakfast.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 $75	9 $96	10 $194
11 $83	12 $114	13 $176	14 $169	15 $104	16 $107	17 $182
18 $105	19 $114	20 $124	21 $126	22 $119	23 $120	24 $136
25 $116	26 $125	27 $187	28 $124	29 $116	30 $128	31 $193

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1 $113	2 $120	3 $164	4 $131	5 $119	6 $129	7 $178
8 $108	9 $118	10 $130	11 $129	12 $119	13 $129	14 $178
15 $110	16 $119	17 $129	18 $129	19 $111	20 $130	21 $193
22 $112	23 $119	24 $129	25 $130	26 $130	27 $124	28 $178
29 $112	30 $119

Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

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