The Rudloe Near Bath - Marco Pierre White

Unsafe slippy unlit paths to shepherds huts. Try to charge extra items for breakfast when included in the fee. Comfy beds and lovely fire when we got it lit.

A very unique hotel. All rooms individual, some great art work and nik naks. Ample parking

Ok, so there was an issue with the room when arrived but after speaking with the hotel manager this was very quickly resolved whilst we enjoyed a complimentary drink and took ourselves on a quick tour of the stunning Rudloe Arms and grounds. The main building and its decor is fantastic and worth a trip just to see it. Later that evening, we had a dinner reservation where we were greeted warmly by a really attentive restaurant crew. The food was perfectly cooked (potted pig, chicken pate to start; for mains duck and steak and chocolate mousse for dessert) with sides. Breakfast was equally as good! Secure parking and easy to find. We'll definitely be returning.

Garden poor state. Tv notworling. Toilet not ok. Dark . Food was good wine tooexpensive

Room was a delight. Stunning view. Very welcoming and extremely comfortable and clean. Value for money. Only thing I’d say is drink prices can be a little expensive. Small tonic £5. Other than that was exceptional.

If you are booking a Shepherds Hut, be aware that there is no toilet, electricity or water in them. You have to walk to a shared ablutions block where you will find 1 shower, sink and toilet, with no lock on the dorr. This is not made clear in the details!

The hotel stay was good stay .The building had a charming historical vibe, although the grounds appeared slightly worn down. However, this was not a significant issue. The restaurants offered delightful meals with an interesting menu, and the food was good . The staff were all helpful and friendly, which is incredibly important. I would recommend staying in the main house, as the walk back and forth during a rainy weekend was less than ideal. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the lounge areas felt cold and unwelcoming, but it is understandable that they didn't have the fires on at this time of the year. Overall, it was a nice stay, and the location was perfect for visiting Bath and Tetbury. The toiletries provided were of good quality, and the only suggestion I have is to include bottled water in the bedrooms. Additionally, the door to the block away from the main building could use some tender loving care.

We had a very good deal of dinner bed and breakfast. Food on both occasions was excellent. Hôtel itself is full of interesting wall art and sculptures and our room was furnished with Mouseman classics all of which made for a very pleasant stay. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Details that could improve our experience in this country house hotel below. Have Tea and coffee facilities in the room particularly as there is no room service. I like to wake up coffee before I go to breakfast. I was very disappointed that the bar did not serve any champagne by the glass only Prosecco!!! I look forward to a glass or two when we stay in a hotel of this standard. Opening price for a fairly average bottle is £150 which is priced out of the market for most people especially if just one of you is drinking it. Extra charges for food wasn’t really a problem as the half board stay was excellent value. However £5 extra for a fruit juice at breakfast is simply silly and unnecessary. Check out 10.30 is too early for a weekend stay and means you rush the breakfast experience.

Our stay was terrible. When I booked the hotel I thought we were staying in a twin room but that was not the case. We were put in a hut outside with no electricity or a toilet in the hut. I asked to change has I have long Covid and asthma but there were no rooms available. On hotels.com there is no pictures on the website showing the huts. I think this is wrong advertising and we were sold something that we didn’t want or agree to has it was not stated a hut outside. If I had know all of this then I would not have booked the hotel. The reception weren’t very helpful. I tried to phone on Friday evening and Saturday morning but no answer and was informed that the phone was on silent. They took my payment before telling us what we were staying in. I would not have paid or stayed there if I had known our room was outside. The hotel it’s self needs to be updated and has a smell about the place All in all I would not stay there again or recommend the hotel to anyone.

Lovely, quirky and sexy main house with excellent food and service (but few digestifs and limited by glass options) but no path to our “shepherd’s” hut on rails. Wandered around in dark unsuccessfully to find shower and toilet access. Not evident this morning either. Huts did not lock, and smoke did not evacuate well so left window open overnight.

We were there for a special occasion that the hotel were aware of. We were alllocated a room in the outside building. It stunk, wasn’t cleaned, the double doors didn’t open fully and it was a sweltering hot day and night. Tv didn’t work. When I called the reception off my mobile (as there’s no phones in the room) they had no body from maintainence or another member of staff that could fix the door or the tv. Quite abrupt in their tone. The room was practically in the car park so we had constant noise, slamming of the doors and smoke coming into our room. That room should definitely not be in use. Best part of the stay was the dinner such a beautiful setting and delicious food but felt hurried and rushed by staff which was a shame… the grounds are beautiful although lots of building work going on. Shame as had such high hopes

We had a great stay. Our dinner was excellent & we couldn’t fault a thing. Our room was in the annexe and was lovely, clean & a good size. The main house is full of interest art, photos & antiques. Only negative was the damp/fousty smell in the entrance & lounges. This wouldn’t stop us returning which we definitely will do!

Very poor indeed Garden was so over grown could not walk through it Door locked at hotel until 2pm Menu on line did not match what was there Everything is an extra Everything was soo over priced Room was ok but no bath as listed and a shower that could not be any smaller Breakfast was poor again did not match the menu No flexibility on what you wanted Better breakfast had at harvester Bread was cheapest that you can get from asda Drains must have been blocked as you can smell them in the room and around the car park

There were just a lot of disappointing elements here. The room hasn’t been properly cleaned - people’s belongings still under the bed and units. The room wasn’t properly cleaned during my stay, rubbish just piled up on a side unit. There was no wifi in the room. The bathroom was nice as were the trees outside.

We booked a main luxe room as a bit of a treat, we wanted more space and a bath. We were looking foward to a touch of luxury and a good breakfast. On arrival we initially drove back out as we thought we had gone to the wrong place, as it was so dark and the signage was terrible. After a bit of wondering around we worked out wheree to check in. Our first problem arose from not having a credit card to guarantee the room, they wouldn't accept a debit card. I realise this isn't unheard of but we have never had this problem before. So we went off and sorted that out, came back and finished checking in. We got sent off to the annex building and vaguely pointed in the direction of our room. No offer of help with luggage. So off we went in the dark and wondered around some more to find the room. Annex building is rather scruffy. Got to the room, no bath, a bit stale smelling, and rather dusty. I try to check our booking confirmation only to find no wifi. Eventual manage to get on line and compare what we had booked to the room we were sent to which was obviously completely wrong. Back to reception to be told they had/hotels.com had over booked the luxe rooms and we had been down graded to a cosy double. Fine mistakes happen, can we get a refund for the extra we paid. No we have to raise a complaint through hotels.com, tricky with no wifi! To finish off breakfast service poor and slow, the bread for the toast was pre sliced hovis, and everything was cold. All in all pretty rubbish!

The hotel and grounds were very cool and quirky. Lots of unusual artwork which gave it a great atmosphere. The breakfast and dinner were outstanding, absolutely delicious and Marco showed an appearance. The staff in the restaurant are friendly and provide a great service. The bedroom was nice with a really large bathroom. The only negative was the room wasnt particularly clean and had no tea or coffee literally nothing. Also we had a roll top bath but the shower head and hose were missing. The reception staff need training as they are not particularly welcoming and this is obviously your first impression of the hotel. Overall it was a great stay, in a stunning area with delicious food, give it a try!

The communal areas looked tired but room was lovely and very clean. Very comfortable but very confused by the £2 “cover charge” at breakfast. What for? Left a bad taste. Shame.

One of strangest properties we have ever stayed at. Rooms at dark. Carpet in our room was hemp and had a strange smell. Room had 10 posters on the . All the same. Package included breakfast & dinner. Breakfast you had to pay extra for most hotel dishes and £10 for orange juice. Dinner, limited menu which we got tired of as we were there 4 nights.Same menu every night. Wines very expensive £55 cheapest bottle. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will not be staying here again.

The property itself was nice and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, the experience that we had, that was about all of the positives. There were no signs in the hotel or on the grounds to tell you where reception was so when we arrived it was unclear where we had to go to check in. We only found the reception as a member of staff was walking by after we had wandered around for a bit and it wasn't obvious that it was reception. Once we were checked in and given the key to our room, we found the bathroom hadn't been cleaned and there was hair, dirty towels and cigarettes in the bathroom. We went back to reception to ask for a new room and whilst they were apologetic, the replacement room we were given had someone else's bag in it so had to go back to reception to make sure that we didn't have the keys to someone else's room. When checking in, we were also asked to confirm our dinner booking which we initially made for 7pm and was emailed the day before confiming if we were still attending (which I responded yes to) only to be advised they didn't have my booking and had to go for another time (6:30pm). This itself was fine, but there were still plenty of seats had we have gone for our original time. Whilst dinner and breakfast were included in the price, the food was pretty average which was a bit disappointing given the owner of the hotel. Overall, it wasn't the best hotel experience and I can't recommend staying here based on the above.

Room was a delight. Stunning view. Very welcoming and extremely comfortable and clean. Value for money. Only thing I’d say is drink prices can be a little expensive. Small tonic £5. Other than that was exceptional.

Our room was nice and cosy. Restaurant was warm and welcoming, as were the staff also.

I stayed on a Dinner BnB rate which was great value for money. My second stay here and it won't be my last. Rooms are just fantastic, as was the evening dinner :-) Long gravel driveway which was the only down side as you could hear folk leaving in the morning early. But apart from that 10/10 A star from me

The hotel and grounds were very cool and quirky. Lots of unusual artwork which gave it a great atmosphere. The breakfast and dinner were outstanding, absolutely delicious and Marco showed an appearance. The staff in the restaurant are friendly and provide a great service. The bedroom was nice with a really large bathroom. The only negative was the room wasnt particularly clean and had no tea or coffee literally nothing. Also we had a roll top bath but the shower head and hose were missing. The reception staff need training as they are not particularly welcoming and this is obviously your first impression of the hotel. Overall it was a great stay, in a stunning area with delicious food, give it a try!

The communal areas looked tired but room was lovely and very clean. Very comfortable but very confused by the £2 “cover charge” at breakfast. What for? Left a bad taste. Shame.

Garden poor state. Tv notworling. Toilet not ok. Dark . Food was good wine tooexpensive

Room was a delight. Stunning view. Very welcoming and extremely comfortable and clean. Value for money. Only thing I’d say is drink prices can be a little expensive. Small tonic £5. Other than that was exceptional.

Check in took 30+ minutes as only 1 member of staff to book in multiple parties. My room has no wifi despite being advertised as having it and building work ongoing in the room next door.

This property definitely has a lot of character! The main house room we stayed in was lovely and spacious, very clean and the bed was really comfortable. The staff were accommodating and friendly. Food was great. All in all great value for what we paid.

Hotel and grounds are beautiful, as was the room itself. Carpet in the room was aweful, make sure you take slippers or in-door shoes with you, it actually hurts if you walk on it barefoot. If you are staying in the main building, you dont get a shower in the room, but you do get wifi. Polar opposite in the outbuilding. Dont be drawn in by the seeming free dinner option, the food is quite frankly the worst food i have ever had, but i did not book for this purpose, hence my 4 star review. Eat elsewhere!

Dark in places and an accesible plug for my wifes hairdryer would be ideal

AWFUL, booked this hotel for an anniversary through Expedia, we drove a 5 hour round trip only to be told on arrival that our booking was cancelled, no apology or resolution offered, so had no choice but to leave, then waited over 3 weeks for a refund.

Arrived as a couple at 3pm. Room was freezing cold. Went to reception and the lady did not know why. So was sending maintenance. They didnt arrive.We then stayed in the room for over an hour. Went back to reception and was told maintenance set a timer for 4.30pm. Was made to feel it was our problem. Stayed in room until 5.30pm and still freezing so asked for another room but said they were full which i think was a lie!!! So handed keys back and left. Now refused a refund as receptionist said we were rude!!! Would not be rude to anyone... Def if you go be very careful on pointing anything out.

Ok, so there was an issue with the room when arrived but after speaking with the hotel manager this was very quickly resolved whilst we enjoyed a complimentary drink and took ourselves on a quick tour of the stunning Rudloe Arms and grounds. The main building and its decor is fantastic and worth a trip just to see it. Later that evening, we had a dinner reservation where we were greeted warmly by a really attentive restaurant crew. The food was perfectly cooked (potted pig, chicken pate to start; for mains duck and steak and chocolate mousse for dessert) with sides. Breakfast was equally as good! Secure parking and easy to find. We'll definitely be returning.

The signage around the proerty was non existent causing people to go in the wrong directions, there was no wifi offered. payment systems was nto working. reception and the hotel did nto open till 8am and the staff were too busy to help if they turned up at all.

Food was very good, but unfortunately the experience was let down by atrocious service. Dinner service was rushed. I asked for an extra two minutes to look at the menu, and was told they needed the tables. One of the waiters was particularly surly, and I was made to feel like everything I asked for was too much. He was borderline rude when we turned up for our table 30 minutes late, having been told by another member of staff that it was fine to relax and enjoy a drink in the bar. £8 for a can of moretti with no other choice, very poor. Breakfast was included, although I was charged for the kippers I had. I would say less than 10 seconds elapsed between me taking my last mouthful, and all the plates being taken away, including my toast. So my included breakfast amounted to a cup of tea and half a slice of toast. What a great shame as the food itself was very good. Also the food was served piping hot, which is always good to see.

The property was lovely. A wonderful building in a beautiful setting. The included meals were a real treat and the food was delicious, however the servive was terrible. Check in was done online ahead of time but I recieved little information about the lack of recption and when I was looking for someone to help at 1800 when I arrived, the staff in the restaurant seemed annoyed I didn't know how their hotel ran. Meal service was poor too, having finished my starter course before my drink was served and having to chase and ask numerous times to receive it and to order the next courses etc.

Turned away at arrival, told that they didn’t have space and our place had cancelled. No remorse told they would help with a refund, had no contact about cancelling. Horrendous a wasted five hour trip!

Fundamentally, the hotel is woefully understaffed and operationally poor. The attitude of the staff is to say "no" without even checking (as evidenced three times). Staff attitudes, bar the lovely receptionist are curt and bordering on rude. Lovely place visually, but the walls and carpets are in dire need of a make over in the Coach House. Rooms are generally very nice and themed well. Additional charges are everywhere - so beware. Are there better places to stay - yes.

The property itself was nice and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, the experience that we had, that was about all of the positives. There were no signs in the hotel or on the grounds to tell you where reception was so when we arrived it was unclear where we had to go to check in. We only found the reception as a member of staff was walking by after we had wandered around for a bit and it wasn't obvious that it was reception. Once we were checked in and given the key to our room, we found the bathroom hadn't been cleaned and there was hair, dirty towels and cigarettes in the bathroom. We went back to reception to ask for a new room and whilst they were apologetic, the replacement room we were given had someone else's bag in it so had to go back to reception to make sure that we didn't have the keys to someone else's room. When checking in, we were also asked to confirm our dinner booking which we initially made for 7pm and was emailed the day before confiming if we were still attending (which I responded yes to) only to be advised they didn't have my booking and had to go for another time (6:30pm). This itself was fine, but there were still plenty of seats had we have gone for our original time. Whilst dinner and breakfast were included in the price, the food was pretty average which was a bit disappointing given the owner of the hotel. Overall, it wasn't the best hotel experience and I can't recommend staying here based on the above.

Terrible customer service. No water but they denied it. Charge extra for ‘free breakfast’ and don’t disclose. My advice is stay away

Unsafe slippy unlit paths to shepherds huts. Try to charge extra items for breakfast when included in the fee. Comfy beds and lovely fire when we got it lit.

A unique experience. Room beautiful, dining great, hotel amazing with beautiful antiques and fascinating artwork. Very quirky but wonderful. Grounds are quite overgrown but allows for wildlife . Can highly recommend staying here.

Food great and great value - inc Breakfast and Dinner. But would have liked some lighter option alternatives - fruit or sea bass or salmon or omelette salad - due to advanced age!! Sorry! I had dined at Mr. White’s new Balham Restaurant back in the day! Room and Shower Room lovely and spacious. Parking easy. Bed and sleep good. Might have appreciated a bit of help with case given age! Staff really friendly and helpful. Decor and collection display of artifacts amazing and just my style!! Grounds might be a bit too trendily dishevelled but it appealed to me. Location brilliant for Bath, Cotswolds, innumerable “NT and other properties and visiting old friends still living in Cotswolds. Maybe a bit more info and recommendations on special and not so well known places to visit?

We booked a main luxe room as a bit of a treat, we wanted more space and a bath. We were looking foward to a touch of luxury and a good breakfast. On arrival we initially drove back out as we thought we had gone to the wrong place, as it was so dark and the signage was terrible. After a bit of wondering around we worked out wheree to check in. Our first problem arose from not having a credit card to guarantee the room, they wouldn't accept a debit card. I realise this isn't unheard of but we have never had this problem before. So we went off and sorted that out, came back and finished checking in. We got sent off to the annex building and vaguely pointed in the direction of our room. No offer of help with luggage. So off we went in the dark and wondered around some more to find the room. Annex building is rather scruffy. Got to the room, no bath, a bit stale smelling, and rather dusty. I try to check our booking confirmation only to find no wifi. Eventual manage to get on line and compare what we had booked to the room we were sent to which was obviously completely wrong. Back to reception to be told they had/hotels.com had over booked the luxe rooms and we had been down graded to a cosy double. Fine mistakes happen, can we get a refund for the extra we paid. No we have to raise a complaint through hotels.com, tricky with no wifi! To finish off breakfast service poor and slow, the bread for the toast was pre sliced hovis, and everything was cold. All in all pretty rubbish!

I stayed on a Dinner BnB rate which was great value for money. My second stay here and it won't be my last. Rooms are just fantastic, as was the evening dinner :-) Long gravel driveway which was the only down side as you could hear folk leaving in the morning early. But apart from that 10/10 A star from me

The hotel and grounds were very cool and quirky. Lots of unusual artwork which gave it a great atmosphere. The breakfast and dinner were outstanding, absolutely delicious and Marco showed an appearance. The staff in the restaurant are friendly and provide a great service. The bedroom was nice with a really large bathroom. The only negative was the room wasnt particularly clean and had no tea or coffee literally nothing. Also we had a roll top bath but the shower head and hose were missing. The reception staff need training as they are not particularly welcoming and this is obviously your first impression of the hotel. Overall it was a great stay, in a stunning area with delicious food, give it a try!

The whole area is beautiful, well located easy to find good parking lovely decor and the food was literally the best meal I’ve ever had!

The hotel stay was good stay .The building had a charming historical vibe, although the grounds appeared slightly worn down. However, this was not a significant issue. The restaurants offered delightful meals with an interesting menu, and the food was good . The staff were all helpful and friendly, which is incredibly important. I would recommend staying in the main house, as the walk back and forth during a rainy weekend was less than ideal. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the lounge areas felt cold and unwelcoming, but it is understandable that they didn't have the fires on at this time of the year. Overall, it was a nice stay, and the location was perfect for visiting Bath and Tetbury. The toiletries provided were of good quality, and the only suggestion I have is to include bottled water in the bedrooms. Additionally, the door to the block away from the main building could use some tender loving care.

This property definitely has a lot of character! The main house room we stayed in was lovely and spacious, very clean and the bed was really comfortable. The staff were accommodating and friendly. Food was great. All in all great value for what we paid.

I have stayed here a few times, because i love the quirky ness of the decor and the architecture of the building, the view from the garden across th e country side is breath taking. The food is average The service is poor to say the least the rooms are looking tired and shabby Such a shame

Hard to sum up our stay. Check in - took everything into main building only to be told our room was in the annex. Poor signage to find our room. Dinner - cheapest bottle of wine £45, very small glass of house red £10. Choice of only 3 main courses, cover charge, service charge and water charge - supplements everywhere. Breakfast - unchewable bratwurst and £5 orange juice as the man himself watched on! It was worth it for the telling of the tale to our family and friends!

Great room, friendly, professional staff, excellent food

People are first rate. The Manor has fabulous decor with amazing antiques,wonderful vintage pictures and unique artwork. A real joy to behold. As for the food, IT WAS AWESOME!!!

Ok, so there was an issue with the room when arrived but after speaking with the hotel manager this was very quickly resolved whilst we enjoyed a complimentary drink and took ourselves on a quick tour of the stunning Rudloe Arms and grounds. The main building and its decor is fantastic and worth a trip just to see it. Later that evening, we had a dinner reservation where we were greeted warmly by a really attentive restaurant crew. The food was perfectly cooked (potted pig, chicken pate to start; for mains duck and steak and chocolate mousse for dessert) with sides. Breakfast was equally as good! Secure parking and easy to find. We'll definitely be returning.

Food was very good, but unfortunately the experience was let down by atrocious service. Dinner service was rushed. I asked for an extra two minutes to look at the menu, and was told they needed the tables. One of the waiters was particularly surly, and I was made to feel like everything I asked for was too much. He was borderline rude when we turned up for our table 30 minutes late, having been told by another member of staff that it was fine to relax and enjoy a drink in the bar. £8 for a can of moretti with no other choice, very poor. Breakfast was included, although I was charged for the kippers I had. I would say less than 10 seconds elapsed between me taking my last mouthful, and all the plates being taken away, including my toast. So my included breakfast amounted to a cup of tea and half a slice of toast. What a great shame as the food itself was very good. Also the food was served piping hot, which is always good to see.

Booked a shepherds hut, didn’t really know what to expect but was comfy and the log burner was ample for a cold night. Downside was in the advert it says WiFi, this is not in the hut area, only in main building and also I didn’t read anywhere on the booking that there was no electricity in the huts, sat in the main building to charge phones. Breakfast was included in the price and my go to breakfast is always poached eggs on toast, have to say (no surprise with who owns it) the best poached eggs on toast I’ve ever had (and I’m old). I hate hidden charges, it bugs me big time, went to check out and was told I needed to settle my bill? Of course I should have known I’d get charged £3 for a glass of water with my breakfast and £4 for the table service? All very odd in my opinion, please let people know the charges, it’s not about the money it’s the fact it’s hidden.

Everything was good my only suggestion would be to charge a little more for breakfast and include all options rather than add on little extras like cover charge, juice, supplement for Full English. It's just not elegant in such a smart hotel.

The communal areas looked tired but room was lovely and very clean. Very comfortable but very confused by the £2 “cover charge” at breakfast. What for? Left a bad taste. Shame.

One of strangest properties we have ever stayed at. Rooms at dark. Carpet in our room was hemp and had a strange smell. Room had 10 posters on the . All the same. Package included breakfast & dinner. Breakfast you had to pay extra for most hotel dishes and £10 for orange juice. Dinner, limited menu which we got tired of as we were there 4 nights.Same menu every night. Wines very expensive £55 cheapest bottle. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will not be staying here again.

One of the most interesting hotels due to the fascinating decor and photographs , The food was excellent