Accommodation at Salomons Estate

We had booked the Solamons to stay because we had an evening wedding reception.We also booked lunch for 14:00 with friends who were also staying there.We arrived early so our rooms were not ready.We met out friends in the dining room for coffee only to find out there was no lunch provided until 17:00.This was not explained to us even when we got a phone call confirming our room and a table was booked for 14:00.They could only offer us a cream tea.This was very disappointing that no one had informed us.Apart from that everything else was ok and we did receive a refund.But would not stay there again.

Travelled here to stay for family wedding Located on sprawling wooded estate Main building originally a private home, and is stunning. Accommodation in scattered motel type buildings throughout the estate. Travelled 7 hours, in bad conditions, no food or bar available in this hotel due to hosting another function! Take away menus in the room, local take always a few minutes drive, plus delivery options, but what we’re we supposed to eat it with?, as we had no cutlery/ crockery and reception quite a walk. Ended up opting to drive and pick up fish and chips so we could at least order in trays and get forks. Not good for a hotel to have no facilities Bedroom small, very comfortable bed. Usual tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom no window, so not ideal, and they are providing shampoo/ conditioner etc in small plastic bottles although there was a shower gel dispenser in the shower, it was empty. Please stop using these single use plastics here you can! Breakfast good. Good quality, sliced bread dry as it was just left out uncovered. I felt like we were very late customers on a coach holiday when we went in at 9.30 (breakfast available until 10.30). Huge shared tables, with staff emptying tables around us - fair enough, but also taking off table clothes and throwing on the floor. We sat in there surrounded by 3 large empty tables. Just leave the cloths on until 10.30! Housekeeping noisy in morning, couldn’t sleep in even if you wanted.

Beautiful setting, fabulous old estate. Nice rooms although they are separate from the main house. Staff are very helpful.

Firstly, this is not my first time staying at this property, but it will be my last. Earlier this year, my stay was wonderful, but this time was a different story. I think it's important to let people know about my experience beforehand so they can make informed choices and not be disappointed. Here are a few things to be aware of: 1. The on-site restaurant was closed during my stay, so I had to either go out to get food or order takeout to my room. And bar was closed too. It’s would have been helpful to know this in advance. 2. The pictures on Expedia are incorrect, specifically for the cottage. The images were misleading, as the self-catering cottage There are self- catering but not show. . I advise bringing everything you think you'll need, as as was no food and drinks. When we stay. . 3. The website implies that breakfast is included, but this is not the case. I stayed on 21/12/23 and was disappointed to find out that there was no complimentary breakfast as advertised. 4. On the morning of my check-out, I spoke to a receptionist who informed me that the property is now focused more on hosting conferences and weddings. They seemed less interested in addressing my concerns, giving more priority to these events than to the guests. They even asked if I had booked directly with them instead of using a third-party site. Although I have stayed at this property multiple times before without any issues, I have decided that I will not be returning. There are many other

Short business trip so was just looking for a cheap place to stay. Single room with all the essentials in a modern block of conference centre type rooms. The main building though is an old country house and is beautiful and used as a wedding venue. Breakfast included was very good. Would have liked to have stayed longer so I could look around the estate.

The photos of the property end up staying in student accommodation around the back of the house Also, they said they have a restaurant which is only available for people that are hooked on courses. You can’t order food at the restaurant.

have had multiple stays at the hotel this year, enjoying the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. However, this changes when there is a wedding taking place. The wedding party tends to behave as if they own the hotel, disregarding the needs of other guests. It would make sense for them to have their own designated area to ensure a better experience for everyone. Prior to making a reservation, I highly recommend inquiring about any upcoming weddings to avoid any inconvenience. Overall, I have had wonderful stays at this hotel before this particular incident occurred.

Good friendly and helpful staff. Nice conservatory where a group of us had dinner. Attractive lounge for pre-dinner drinks. Attractive grounds with walks. Accommodation in the garden cottages was up a steep hill but there was always the possibility of being given a lift in the golf buggy which we took advantage of. Good plentiful breakfast, self service, Continental and cooked.

A very unusual property, being a Victorian estate built into a hillside. It is very easy to get lost at Salomons Estate, so th signage could have been better. You have to register at reception first before receiving a map to the building that you will be staying in. I found the lady on reception to be less than helpful, but she was better the following morning when I checked out. I had to ask another guest which building was which as there are several and it wasn't clear where to go - better signage needed. It was there, but facing the wrong direction for me to see it as I was driving in. My room was very small, but adequate and thankfully had an ensuite,vas I was originally expecting a shared bedroom/ dormitory and a shared bathroom. Thankfully this was not the case. The room was clean, there was some dirt on one of the walls in the bathroom, but for hostel type accommodation, it was fine. A nice touch were the earplugs that were provided. I haven't come across that before. The blinds didn't quite fit the windows and you could see daylight around the edges. The shower was great. As it was quite a steep hill back to reception and breakfast, I drove back to reception. Nobody offered to show me where breakfast was being served, although I had found this out the night before. Again other guests had to tell me what to do, which was essentially self service. Anyway, breakfast was varied and good. All in all, I enjoyed my stay at Salomons Estate and would recommend it. It was also.

We booked the venue for our wedding! Solomon’s itself is gorgeous. The rooms don’t really go with the beautiful design of Salomons. They are fairly small (including the “club room” for the bride and groom”) however the venue makes up for what the room lacks. Beautiful grounds with a little lake, bridge and lots of greenary, great for pictures and just for a stroll around. Lovely quiet and picturesque place to be. Nice little museum inside to tell you the history of the venue too. Staff are brilliant! So helpful! Our wedding planner Melissa was incredible and made the planning and the day itself run smoothly and most importantly stress free! Thank you to all the Salomons team

The breakfast was excellent self service. the room was quiet and the beds were comfortable but the bathroom smelt of mildew and the shower really wasn't usable.

Travelled here to stay for family wedding Located on sprawling wooded estate Main building originally a private home, and is stunning. Accommodation in scattered motel type buildings throughout the estate. Travelled 7 hours, in bad conditions, no food or bar available in this hotel due to hosting another function! Take away menus in the room, local take always a few minutes drive, plus delivery options, but what we’re we supposed to eat it with?, as we had no cutlery/ crockery and reception quite a walk. Ended up opting to drive and pick up fish and chips so we could at least order in trays and get forks. Not good for a hotel to have no facilities Bedroom small, very comfortable bed. Usual tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom no window, so not ideal, and they are providing shampoo/ conditioner etc in small plastic bottles although there was a shower gel dispenser in the shower, it was empty. Please stop using these single use plastics here you can! Breakfast good. Good quality, sliced bread dry as it was just left out uncovered. I felt like we were very late customers on a coach holiday when we went in at 9.30 (breakfast available until 10.30). Huge shared tables, with staff emptying tables around us - fair enough, but also taking off table clothes and throwing on the floor. We sat in there surrounded by 3 large empty tables. Just leave the cloths on until 10.30! Housekeeping noisy in morning, couldn’t sleep in even if you wanted.

I was very impressed by how quickly the gentleman on reception sorted out some issues in my room. When I got to my room, the heating was off and there was no hot water, I contacted reception and within five minutes someone was at my room to look into it. There was a problem, and I was moved to another room with the help of the young man on reception. Issues occur, especially on a property of this size, what makes all the difference is how those problems are dealt with. The gentleman I dealt with was polite, helpful and made me feel important and cared for. I would not hesitate to recommend staying at this location. It’s very clean, beautiful location, stunning views and all the staff are friendly and helpful.

Nice clean room , very friendly and helpful staff…. Was very pleasant stay

Staff were wonderful. Great location. Clean. Free breakfast. You can’t beat that !

It's a beautiful lodge to arrive at. As guest in the outer accommodation be mindful the old architecture stops here. However, the rooms were soaps spacious and clean and over looked the extensive grounds.

We were really impressed considering how affordable our room was. It wasn't in the prettiest building but it was very clean and comfortable with a lovely shower. The estate itself is stunning and the house lovely and comfortable. The breakfast was top notch with a huge selection of nice quality food. We stayed with a 2 yr old and a cot was smart up for us on request. Staff were kind and understanding. Really good all round.

Lovely, clean rooms and good cooked english breakfast. Beautiful scenery too making this place an excellent choice

A very unusual property, being a Victorian estate built into a hillside. It is very easy to get lost at Salomons Estate, so th signage could have been better. You have to register at reception first before receiving a map to the building that you will be staying in. I found the lady on reception to be less than helpful, but she was better the following morning when I checked out. I had to ask another guest which building was which as there are several and it wasn't clear where to go - better signage needed. It was there, but facing the wrong direction for me to see it as I was driving in. My room was very small, but adequate and thankfully had an ensuite,vas I was originally expecting a shared bedroom/ dormitory and a shared bathroom. Thankfully this was not the case. The room was clean, there was some dirt on one of the walls in the bathroom, but for hostel type accommodation, it was fine. A nice touch were the earplugs that were provided. I haven't come across that before. The blinds didn't quite fit the windows and you could see daylight around the edges. The shower was great. As it was quite a steep hill back to reception and breakfast, I drove back to reception. Nobody offered to show me where breakfast was being served, although I had found this out the night before. Again other guests had to tell me what to do, which was essentially self service. Anyway, breakfast was varied and good. All in all, I enjoyed my stay at Salomons Estate and would recommend it. It was also.

Frustratingly the issues with the property are known by the staff - Leaky roof , Poor housekeeping-food debris left in sink from previous guests, floor had not been cleaned, fridge seals need cleaning (fridge doesn’t close so just makes a horrible noise), grease pool on cooker top. Rodents running from fridge to cooker. With all of the above a free breakfast was offered as compensation however this was a bit of a disaster as well, all tables were dirty, no available cutlery, fried eggs were rock hard! On check out the rodents were dismissed as ‘in keeping with the character of the property’ Overall - a visit from the Hotel Inspector is needed.

The name and photos in the accommodation did not feel reflective of what was offered. The building my accommodation was in looks from the 70s/80s, which really contrasts to the 'Estate'. Within the accommodation the decor feels tired and basic. Perhaps that reflects the price, but I personally think you get much better value for money at a Premier Inn. This was all amplified by the fact that my room had barely warm water in the shower and the heating didn't come on at all. Cancelled the other stay I had booked. Pros are that the grounds are lovely, and the bed was also comfortable.

Budget price, budget experience. Comfortable bed, decent enough bathroom, building itself left a lot to be desired. Very noisy - could hear every heavy sounding footstep above me (at 6 am) conversation from other rooms and every electric ping of people entering main door, people coming in late and leaving early made for short nights of sleep. Decent breakfast and gorgeous grounds with plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the views. Staff welcome and professional, older building would likely be better than the flimsy 60s refurbed uni halls type accommodation. Have booked the cottages before and they are lovely. Motto is you get what you pay for?

Comfortable bed, decent enough bathroom, building itself left a lot to be desired. Very noisy - could hear every heavy sounding footstep above me (at 6 am) conversation from other rooms and every electric ping of people entering main door, people coming in late and leaving early made for short nights of sleep. Decent breakfast and gorgeous grounds with plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the views. Staff welcome and professional, older building would likely be better than the flimsy 60s refurbed uni halls type accommodation. Have booked the cottages before and they are lovely. Motto is you get what you pay for?

Short business trip so was just looking for a cheap place to stay. Single room with all the essentials in a modern block of conference centre type rooms. The main building though is an old country house and is beautiful and used as a wedding venue. Breakfast included was very good. Would have liked to have stayed longer so I could look around the estate.

We were really impressed considering how affordable our room was. It wasn't in the prettiest building but it was very clean and comfortable with a lovely shower. The estate itself is stunning and the house lovely and comfortable. The breakfast was top notch with a huge selection of nice quality food. We stayed with a 2 yr old and a cot was smart up for us on request. Staff were kind and understanding. Really good all round.

Lovely, clean rooms and good cooked english breakfast. Beautiful scenery too making this place an excellent choice

Pleasantly surprised considering the price and some of the reviews. Worried on arrival as there was a wedding booked which we didn’t know about. It didn’t affect us in the end and we couldn’t hear it from our room. The room was clean and comfortable, it could do with upgrading to air conditioning though. Breakfast was nice and plentiful. The surrounding grounds were nice to sit in and walk around.

The group staying in my block Canterbury were extremely noisy until approximately 1pm banging of doors etc talking loudly in corridor etc, just awful.

Beautiful space and great value for the one night. Staff were wonderful and breakfast was good. Unfortunately it was quite hot, and there is no AC. They do supply a small fan and windows do open, but this also meant bugs were able get in from outside.

Located on a great property but wish I looked at reviews before I booked. Accommodation was definitely uncomfortable and loud.

We had booked the Solamons to stay because we had an evening wedding reception.We also booked lunch for 14:00 with friends who were also staying there.We arrived early so our rooms were not ready.We met out friends in the dining room for coffee only to find out there was no lunch provided until 17:00.This was not explained to us even when we got a phone call confirming our room and a table was booked for 14:00.They could only offer us a cream tea.This was very disappointing that no one had informed us.Apart from that everything else was ok and we did receive a refund.But would not stay there again.

I was very impressed by how quickly the gentleman on reception sorted out some issues in my room. When I got to my room, the heating was off and there was no hot water, I contacted reception and within five minutes someone was at my room to look into it. There was a problem, and I was moved to another room with the help of the young man on reception. Issues occur, especially on a property of this size, what makes all the difference is how those problems are dealt with. The gentleman I dealt with was polite, helpful and made me feel important and cared for. I would not hesitate to recommend staying at this location. It’s very clean, beautiful location, stunning views and all the staff are friendly and helpful.

Beautiful setting, fabulous old estate. Nice rooms although they are separate from the main house. Staff are very helpful.

Firstly, this is not my first time staying at this property, but it will be my last. Earlier this year, my stay was wonderful, but this time was a different story. I think it's important to let people know about my experience beforehand so they can make informed choices and not be disappointed. Here are a few things to be aware of: 1. The on-site restaurant was closed during my stay, so I had to either go out to get food or order takeout to my room. And bar was closed too. It’s would have been helpful to know this in advance. 2. The pictures on Expedia are incorrect, specifically for the cottage. The images were misleading, as the self-catering cottage There are self- catering but not show. . I advise bringing everything you think you'll need, as as was no food and drinks. When we stay. . 3. The website implies that breakfast is included, but this is not the case. I stayed on 21/12/23 and was disappointed to find out that there was no complimentary breakfast as advertised. 4. On the morning of my check-out, I spoke to a receptionist who informed me that the property is now focused more on hosting conferences and weddings. They seemed less interested in addressing my concerns, giving more priority to these events than to the guests. They even asked if I had booked directly with them instead of using a third-party site. Although I have stayed at this property multiple times before without any issues, I have decided that I will not be returning. There are many other

We were really impressed considering how affordable our room was. It wasn't in the prettiest building but it was very clean and comfortable with a lovely shower. The estate itself is stunning and the house lovely and comfortable. The breakfast was top notch with a huge selection of nice quality food. We stayed with a 2 yr old and a cot was smart up for us on request. Staff were kind and understanding. Really good all round.

A fantastic setting for a stay in beautiful grounds. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the main building is enchanting. Had a delightful lunch...with vegan and veggie options. Reception very friendly and helpful. Wonderful.

have had multiple stays at the hotel this year, enjoying the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. However, this changes when there is a wedding taking place. The wedding party tends to behave as if they own the hotel, disregarding the needs of other guests. It would make sense for them to have their own designated area to ensure a better experience for everyone. Prior to making a reservation, I highly recommend inquiring about any upcoming weddings to avoid any inconvenience. Overall, I have had wonderful stays at this hotel before this particular incident occurred.

Good friendly and helpful staff. Nice conservatory where a group of us had dinner. Attractive lounge for pre-dinner drinks. Attractive grounds with walks. Accommodation in the garden cottages was up a steep hill but there was always the possibility of being given a lift in the golf buggy which we took advantage of. Good plentiful breakfast, self service, Continental and cooked.

A very unusual property, being a Victorian estate built into a hillside. It is very easy to get lost at Salomons Estate, so th signage could have been better. You have to register at reception first before receiving a map to the building that you will be staying in. I found the lady on reception to be less than helpful, but she was better the following morning when I checked out. I had to ask another guest which building was which as there are several and it wasn't clear where to go - better signage needed. It was there, but facing the wrong direction for me to see it as I was driving in. My room was very small, but adequate and thankfully had an ensuite,vas I was originally expecting a shared bedroom/ dormitory and a shared bathroom. Thankfully this was not the case. The room was clean, there was some dirt on one of the walls in the bathroom, but for hostel type accommodation, it was fine. A nice touch were the earplugs that were provided. I haven't come across that before. The blinds didn't quite fit the windows and you could see daylight around the edges. The shower was great. As it was quite a steep hill back to reception and breakfast, I drove back to reception. Nobody offered to show me where breakfast was being served, although I had found this out the night before. Again other guests had to tell me what to do, which was essentially self service. Anyway, breakfast was varied and good. All in all, I enjoyed my stay at Salomons Estate and would recommend it. It was also.

We booked the venue for our wedding! Solomon’s itself is gorgeous. The rooms don’t really go with the beautiful design of Salomons. They are fairly small (including the “club room” for the bride and groom”) however the venue makes up for what the room lacks. Beautiful grounds with a little lake, bridge and lots of greenary, great for pictures and just for a stroll around. Lovely quiet and picturesque place to be. Nice little museum inside to tell you the history of the venue too. Staff are brilliant! So helpful! Our wedding planner Melissa was incredible and made the planning and the day itself run smoothly and most importantly stress free! Thank you to all the Salomons team

Area is amazing

Have now stayed there three times and never had any problems. The grounds are wonderful.

Really nice overall. Lovely breakfast (inclusive in the room deal). Looking forward to spending more time here again. Would like to explore the grounds — the gardens looked fantastic but we were only there for one night.

A++++ A very beautiful setting and a romantic place. Thank you

Beautiful property!

Lovely, clean rooms and good cooked english breakfast. Beautiful scenery too making this place an excellent choice

Lovely secluded place with lots of history.

Pleasantly surprised considering the price and some of the reviews. Worried on arrival as there was a wedding booked which we didn’t know about. It didn’t affect us in the end and we couldn’t hear it from our room. The room was clean and comfortable, it could do with upgrading to air conditioning though. Breakfast was nice and plentiful. The surrounding grounds were nice to sit in and walk around.

Good friendly and helpful staff. Nice conservatory where a group of us had dinner. Attractive lounge for pre-dinner drinks. Attractive grounds with walks. Accommodation in the garden cottages was up a steep hill but there was always the possibility of being given a lift in the golf buggy which we took advantage of. Good plentiful breakfast, self service, Continental and cooked.

A very unusual property, being a Victorian estate built into a hillside. It is very easy to get lost at Salomons Estate, so th signage could have been better. You have to register at reception first before receiving a map to the building that you will be staying in. I found the lady on reception to be less than helpful, but she was better the following morning when I checked out. I had to ask another guest which building was which as there are several and it wasn't clear where to go - better signage needed. It was there, but facing the wrong direction for me to see it as I was driving in. My room was very small, but adequate and thankfully had an ensuite,vas I was originally expecting a shared bedroom/ dormitory and a shared bathroom. Thankfully this was not the case. The room was clean, there was some dirt on one of the walls in the bathroom, but for hostel type accommodation, it was fine. A nice touch were the earplugs that were provided. I haven't come across that before. The blinds didn't quite fit the windows and you could see daylight around the edges. The shower was great. As it was quite a steep hill back to reception and breakfast, I drove back to reception. Nobody offered to show me where breakfast was being served, although I had found this out the night before. Again other guests had to tell me what to do, which was essentially self service. Anyway, breakfast was varied and good. All in all, I enjoyed my stay at Salomons Estate and would recommend it. It was also.

Pretty grounds, good location, great value, good breakfast.

We had booked the Solamons to stay because we had an evening wedding reception.We also booked lunch for 14:00 with friends who were also staying there.We arrived early so our rooms were not ready.We met out friends in the dining room for coffee only to find out there was no lunch provided until 17:00.This was not explained to us even when we got a phone call confirming our room and a table was booked for 14:00.They could only offer us a cream tea.This was very disappointing that no one had informed us.Apart from that everything else was ok and we did receive a refund.But would not stay there again.

Travelled here to stay for family wedding Located on sprawling wooded estate Main building originally a private home, and is stunning. Accommodation in scattered motel type buildings throughout the estate. Travelled 7 hours, in bad conditions, no food or bar available in this hotel due to hosting another function! Take away menus in the room, local take always a few minutes drive, plus delivery options, but what we’re we supposed to eat it with?, as we had no cutlery/ crockery and reception quite a walk. Ended up opting to drive and pick up fish and chips so we could at least order in trays and get forks. Not good for a hotel to have no facilities Bedroom small, very comfortable bed. Usual tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom no window, so not ideal, and they are providing shampoo/ conditioner etc in small plastic bottles although there was a shower gel dispenser in the shower, it was empty. Please stop using these single use plastics here you can! Breakfast good. Good quality, sliced bread dry as it was just left out uncovered. I felt like we were very late customers on a coach holiday when we went in at 9.30 (breakfast available until 10.30). Huge shared tables, with staff emptying tables around us - fair enough, but also taking off table clothes and throwing on the floor. We sat in there surrounded by 3 large empty tables. Just leave the cloths on until 10.30! Housekeeping noisy in morning, couldn’t sleep in even if you wanted.

Firstly, this is not my first time staying at this property, but it will be my last. Earlier this year, my stay was wonderful, but this time was a different story. I think it's important to let people know about my experience beforehand so they can make informed choices and not be disappointed. Here are a few things to be aware of: 1. The on-site restaurant was closed during my stay, so I had to either go out to get food or order takeout to my room. And bar was closed too. It’s would have been helpful to know this in advance. 2. The pictures on Expedia are incorrect, specifically for the cottage. The images were misleading, as the self-catering cottage There are self- catering but not show. . I advise bringing everything you think you'll need, as as was no food and drinks. When we stay. . 3. The website implies that breakfast is included, but this is not the case. I stayed on 21/12/23 and was disappointed to find out that there was no complimentary breakfast as advertised. 4. On the morning of my check-out, I spoke to a receptionist who informed me that the property is now focused more on hosting conferences and weddings. They seemed less interested in addressing my concerns, giving more priority to these events than to the guests. They even asked if I had booked directly with them instead of using a third-party site. Although I have stayed at this property multiple times before without any issues, I have decided that I will not be returning. There are many other

Short business trip so was just looking for a cheap place to stay. Single room with all the essentials in a modern block of conference centre type rooms. The main building though is an old country house and is beautiful and used as a wedding venue. Breakfast included was very good. Would have liked to have stayed longer so I could look around the estate.

We were really impressed considering how affordable our room was. It wasn't in the prettiest building but it was very clean and comfortable with a lovely shower. The estate itself is stunning and the house lovely and comfortable. The breakfast was top notch with a huge selection of nice quality food. We stayed with a 2 yr old and a cot was smart up for us on request. Staff were kind and understanding. Really good all round.

The photos of the property end up staying in student accommodation around the back of the house Also, they said they have a restaurant which is only available for people that are hooked on courses. You can’t order food at the restaurant.

Lovely, clean rooms and good cooked english breakfast. Beautiful scenery too making this place an excellent choice

Pleasantly surprised considering the price and some of the reviews. Worried on arrival as there was a wedding booked which we didn’t know about. It didn’t affect us in the end and we couldn’t hear it from our room. The room was clean and comfortable, it could do with upgrading to air conditioning though. Breakfast was nice and plentiful. The surrounding grounds were nice to sit in and walk around.

Frustratingly the issues with the property are known by the staff - Leaky roof , Poor housekeeping-food debris left in sink from previous guests, floor had not been cleaned, fridge seals need cleaning (fridge doesn’t close so just makes a horrible noise), grease pool on cooker top. Rodents running from fridge to cooker. With all of the above a free breakfast was offered as compensation however this was a bit of a disaster as well, all tables were dirty, no available cutlery, fried eggs were rock hard! On check out the rodents were dismissed as ‘in keeping with the character of the property’ Overall - a visit from the Hotel Inspector is needed.