The Elms Hotel & Spa

Refers to a very enjoyable dinner. Wow this place has changed but the somewhat funky decor in a Queen Anne mansion does work! Full and rightly so on a Monday evening because of a lively vibe, warm service and imaginative dishes from a short menu. Delivered well on the plate and priced appropriately: good to see it doing well

We stopped on the dining package, one nights stay to include breakfast and £49 each towards the evening meal. The hotel is lovely, friendly staff, very nicely decorated and fitted out. In fact the interior design really makes the place seem quite exotic. Our room was large with a big double, I would have preferred a softer mattress, if I’d stayed more than one night I would need to see a physio! The room was really nicely decorated with tea, water, chocolate and apples in the room on our arrival. There are dressing gowns and slippers in the room to use at the spa. My only real gripe (I could live with the bed) was the shower which was over the bath. I’m sure they’ll get round to updating the bathrooms but ours although large was not reflective of the hotel. Anyone elderly or with mobility problems would have struggled with the bath/shower. I don’t think many hotel guests prefer a bath nowadays- so that was my only negative. Our breakfast was great and the dinner, the staff were excellent and service was very good. It’s a nice place just for a meal, but obviously the spa encourages a stag over. The spa itself was superb, very luxurious. The jacuzzi was lovely and hot. The main pool was too cool for me. But the room itself was warm and comfortable. It was a little busy when we first got in, with no seats available but eventually we got a couple. The gym is not bad, lots of running machines. I would have preferred a few more body building machines but the weights room was excellent and quite large. But to use the weights you need to be a bit more of a serious gym user than me. Overall the whole experience was great. Goosed value. I would definitely recommend for a celebratory stay.

The loveliest stay!! Staff were very friendly across all boards, rooms very clean and comfy beds. Would definitely recommend booking massages, our therapists were so friendly and accommodating to our needs. Can’t say a bad word!

First visited this place in 1979 for first night of our honey moon - this visit was our second visit and it’s changed - a lot! Charming 18th century house; now a boutique hotel. Decor is striking and opulent if a little too much for our taste in places. Atmosphere is very relaxed throughout the hotel and staff were all very warm, friendly and helpful. Food in the restaurant was excellent and beautifully presented. Dish sizes are definitely not large helpings of anything - but the nice thing about that is that we enjoyed 3 courses. Wine selection very good, albeit it on the pricey side. Room was appointed to a high standard together with a stand alone air con unit that handled the warm weather very well but was a bit noisy. Only gripe was bed comfort; super high quality bed linen and superking size but mattress was firm with a very firm top surface - a mattress topper would probably solve that problem for us. Breakfast was brilliant. One of the very best full-English plates I’ve ever enjoyed! Would we come back? Definitely yes and it’ll be sooner than the 46 years since our previous visit!

One of the best stays Ive had! My partner took me to this stunning place for new year's eve. Booked us a private suite. Everything about this place is opulence. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful grounds Stunning beautifully decorated and themed hotel. Every single detail has been thought off. Staff very lovely. Food absolutely divine. Absolutely stuffed after 8 course meal! The spa it's truly wonderful I wish we could've spent longer in the spa but unfortunately couldn't due the the new year's eve festivities. Would easily stay here again in a heartbeat but we want to come back in the year not new year so we can enjoy the spa more. Only 3 niggles but it's more a preference than anything: 1. Definitely need longer in the spa to fully appreciate it we only got 2 hours before having to get ready for NYE and an hour before check out. 2. We rang and emailed about dress code. Both times were advised smart casual and everyone was in suits and gowns . We looked smart but if we knew it was that kind of bash we would've gone all out. 3. We found out half n hour before checkout there is a spa itinerary. We wish we would've been told more about it cause we would've paid to do it. But absolutely fantastic we will be visiting again

The hotel is outstanding! Beautifully and imaginatively designed, casual and elegant. The bedrooms are excellent with every detail considered. Mattresses are comfy and fabulous power shower with wonderful smelling Temple spa products. The staff are attentive, warm and professional..nothing is too much trouble. The food is tasty, presented with flare and every diet catered for. The spa has the wow factor, organic, relaxing and exceptional! I had a deep tissue massage and this was heavenly!!! I didn't use the gym but it is spacious, light and well equipped. A walk around the immaculate gardens with amazing views...I have visited the Elms many times for stays and good and each visit is a total treat!!!