Bishopstrow House - Wiltshire

Well, did we hit lucky? It's a question I ask myself after having read mixed reviews over the past few months... all I can say is that our private family lunch for 17 held in the Library was as good as anything I've experienced in 50 plus years. A big statement from somebody whose career was spent in the World of events, hospitality and hotels. Pre administration of the event was generally good with orders in advance, only slight niggle being that trying to get hold of people was difficult at times. The phone rang out too often and for too long. Bishopstrow House itself is a charming place, oozing character and history and our pre lunch drinks served in one of the main lounges was a very good start. The Library Room ideal for a private lunch or dinner, although seeing one or two large ladies kitted out in white Spa Bath Robes waddling about in the reception area can be a little bit off putting if you get my drift. As for the lunch itself, it was quite simply superb and IMO borders on Michelin 1 star 3+Rosettes. My Chicken Liver Parfait was beautifully served, rich in texture and flavour. Thumbs up also for the Smoked Salmon starter and soup. Good sized portions all. Mains equally as good. The Steak nobody asked how I wanted it was the perfect Medium and cooked to perfection with a delicious sauce and vine tomatoes that added colour and taste. The crispy chips yummy. I ended up with the cheese board which was generous as it was varied. In fact too much if I am truthful which I never normally say. The wines served were good just glad I wasn't paying as a glance at the wine list highlights that there are some large margins being applied. Service from new boy Joe on the day was very good. All in all an excellent experience and one to remember for many years to come. Check out the photos for a flavour of our day.

Spent one night here for my 50thRoom was lovely with huge bed and fab slipper bath with shower over in huge bathroom. A la carte dinner was really good with faultless service and the meal was delicious with nice size portions The only thing that let the experience down was the spa They had kids swimming lessons going on in the pool and the 'quite ' room was anything but didn 't have any treatments and there was no hot spa pool

We loved the beef pave with roasted vegetables and chose a different dessert each night. The food was really lovely and the menu was inventive. Highly recommended.

Afternoon Tea is amazing at this place. lots of places to sit, and outside if its the summer months. We choose this place on a regular basis.Service is good, food produce is local and tasty.Spa is good if you swim, spa tub has no handles to get into it. (They use to be there once, I was told) Treatments and customer service is friendly and efficient and the treatments choices are good, all Elemis products used.Dodgy Locker locks, no need for coins but they have a keypad and you must remember the number you put in it when locked. Good tip CHECK ITS LOCKED BEFORE YOU LEAVE IT! Cause as I say, they got dodgy locks in them.2 swimming pools, one inside and one outside, both heated and very warm.Remember the hotel allows children to use the outside pool, which can be used in the winter months too. Its not covered over.So your stay at the hotel will not be quiet and if you dont like children, avoid the hotel. Surrounded by Warminster and Sutton Veny, there are a number of eateries around the hotel, you may need to drive to get to them, but only 5 mins down the road by car.The hotel provides a good service and good food. Prices are high for food, but this is a 4 star hotel.

Attended a Family Wedding. Venue Lovely overall ceremony and reception great. Lacking in information for Guests.Bar prices were a little expensive at the beggining of the evening expected in a Hotel but almost doubled as the evening went on. A total rip off spoilt the party atmosphere and totally unnecessary. Reasonable prices would mean more sales. £12.25 for a Vodka and coke!