“Quintessential Escape to the Country”
We stayed at The Chestnut Horse for my partner’s birthday and, overall, had such a lovely time. It’s one of those places that feels like a proper escape — a beautiful Grade I listed building, peaceful surroundings and a gorgeous footpath for country walks less than a minute away. The whole area is stunning, and the locals were so friendly too. A very refreshing change of pace from London! Our room was a great size and the bed was ridiculously comfortable. The food was exquisite. Genuinely. Even the pastries and coffees included with our stay were mind-blowingly good, and everything we ate tasted like 5-star quality. The drinks were excellent too (highly recommend the Mermaid Gin & Champagne cocktail). The staff really made the stay. Everyone was incredibly friendly and repeatedly went above and beyond for us. At one point they even opened the downstairs shop especially so we could stock up on snacks and drinks for the night! We were also given complimentary fizz and a lovely postcard to commemorate my partner’s birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. A couple of things worth knowing if you're travelling with a little one: there were no cots available, and the stairs definitely aren't buggy friendly. It didn't ruin our stay, but it's something I'd want to know beforehand if visiting with a baby or toddler. At a little over £100 a night, I initially thought it was on the pricey side, although that seems to be fairly standard these days. Aside from the dust and the price, I honestly couldn't fault the place. Beautiful setting, exceptional food, ridiculously comfy bed and genuinely lovely people. We left very happy and would absolutely recommend it — particularly for a peaceful couples' getaway, birthday treat or a solo escape. 10/10 in almost every department and we'd happily come back. My only real gripe was the cleanliness — it was noticeably dusty in places, which was a shame because otherwise the room was fantastic. Also, more as a heads up dinner isn't cheap — we spent around £80 for two pub meals, two drinks and a kids’ meal — but the quality was absolutely banging
Faith·Hace 3 semanas