Babington House

interesting house and large grounds. The staff are amazing especially Jeremy who went beyond the call of duty and helped my disabled wife with her wheelchair and gave us some of his vast knowledge of the history of of the owners. A most enjoyable visit.

I first stayed at Babington 15 years ago. Sadly it’s now just a shadow of its former self. The place is barely being maintained. The gardens are full of mess and weeds. The delightful building, now shabby, decrepit and dirty, really deserves better. I don’t blame the staff, they are all lovely and hard-working. They are just very clearly over-stretched. I had to stick my hand in the air to get basic service. Drinks arrived after the food had been served. Orders were taken down incorrectly. It felt like a mess and was stressful to navigate. The pool area is disgusting. The outdoor pool itself is literally murky with hair and scum. You can barely see the bottom. The clientele “poolside” are superficial wannabes wearing signet rings and yakking into mobiles about profit margins and sales forecasts. And that’s just the women. At the heart of it all is the fact that there are just too many people using the place and not enough money is being spent on staff and maintenance. Take your custom elsewhere.

Having just left this beautiful hotel, after visiting for over a decade, I feel the need to write a review. I just LOVE Babington House and everything about it. The rooms, the facilities, the spa, the food but what makes this place different from the rest is the staff. They are all so friendly but professional. We were a family of 7, including a baby and toddler and received the warmest welcome (from gorgeous Manisha on reception) and best customer service from all who work there. We are currently on our way home with full hearts - having made memories to cherish.