Old Church Farm
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Good Hotel Guide Review
A hunting lodge in King Harold’s time, more recently a former Rolls-Royce hospitality venue, Christopher Trim and Kathryn Warner strive for excellence in the spirit of Henry Royce at their manor house hotel. ‘They obviously love the place and seem determined to give it their best shot,’ our inspectors say. A double room overlooking the remains of medieval St Helen’s church in the grounds had antiques, a ‘feature fireplace set with logs’, a smallish bathroom. A master bedroom had ‘dual-aspect windows, steps down to an opulent bathroom’. All rooms are supplied with coffee and home-made biscuits. ‘Several reception rooms have a remarkable plasterwork ceiling. Furnishings are country house, with Dutch cowscapes, hunting scenes, botanical drawings and John Piper prints.’ Give 24 hours’ notice if you want to dine (72 hours if you have special requirements) Cordon Bleu-trained Kathryn devises an ‘exceptional’ three-course, three-choice nightly menu, with home-grown and local ingredients. A ‘well-prepared breakfast’ is cooked to order.
Hotel details
Address
Church Road
Rudgeway
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS35 3SQ
England
Telephone
01454 418212
Bedrooms
7.
Open
all year (whole house booking only at Christmas), kitchen closed Sun.
Facilities
snug, drawing room, breakfast room, dining room, in-room TV, conference facilities, civil wedding licence, 8-acre gardens, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet in conference centre, parking, EV charging.
Background music
in drawing room, dining room.
Children
not under 12.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £160, singles from £145. Set-price dinner £27.50– £32.50 (2/3 courses). 1-night bookings refused weekends May–Sept.
From minute one an absolute pleasure to be hosted with the best of surroundings, food and drink. The English breakfast was most enjoyable The rooms were simply the best .
- RC - November 2019
Perfectly situated in beautiful countryside yet within minutes of the M4/M5 junction and Bristol this is five-star hotel meets the very best of British B&B. The historic house was lovely and our room was beyond spacious. Breakfast was delicious, generous and wonderfully presented.
- Emma Hooper - October 2019
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.
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