Fieldways

Very comfortable. This hotel is set in a very old house with great architecture, so is not modern at all in many ways. However the staff are friendly, the rooms quirky and comfortable, and it has a pool. Breakfast is good, set in a lovely room.

Decent enough place. Slightly dated and creaky but in a characterful way and owners are clearly working hard to tidy the place up. Putting the breakfast waiter into smarter clothes would help as casual tops and shorts really don’t cut a professional image. Above all it was great to stay somewhere that hadn’t got the heating cranked up to crematorium levels and windows that can be opened properly which gave a comfortable nights sleep.

We felt very welcome when we checked in. The owner was very informative about the history of the building and showed us round. There is a swimming pool and gym. Said open 3pm till 8pm. We didn't use them. We were on a busy schedule.

After reading some of the comments, we nearly cancelled. In fact we were pleasantly surprised by the fact that the Hotel and the people running it were really amiable. The building dates back to the early 1800’s with many rooms still untouched. Lots of different rooms to go and spend time with (bring some board games). The pool is quite large, the sauna (excellent), the gym well equipped. The Hotel is not for people expecting a shiny, perfectly polished environment, but if you are looking for something cosy, with a lot of history and you can appreciate some of the unfinished/disused areas (some of which you may be able to explore) than, have a go! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thanks

Stay was good but disappointed that the pool wasn’t open till 2.00pm, so wasn’t able to take a swim before we checked out

Having read some awful reviews about Fieldways just after booking I was a little apprehensive. However I was pleasantly surprised. When you pay only £84 per night for 2 people including a cooked breakfast you really shouldnt expect the Ritz but here are my thoughts. This is NOT really a hotel as it has no restaurant, it is a B&B The cooked breakfast was great and freshly cooked when you reach the dining room The staff are lovely and friendly Our room was very nice, clean and the bed very comfy Yes the place is a bit dated but it is a Victorian mansion and much of the decor and furnishings reflect that. There is no lift and it seems a bit of a rabbit warren at first but you soon get used to it Someone mentioned smelling damp in the corridors but that wasn’t our experience, it’s more an old house smell. The house inside, wooden panelling and downstairs rooms etc were lovely to walk around and imagine it being a family home. Reception is locked at 8pm but you let yourself in with a key after that The front of the house/garden could do with a bit of a tidy up but overall we enjoyed our stay, would recommend it and would definitely stay again

No fuss check-in room clean and well laid out pool was so welcome after long drive and food was DeVine, Will be booking again as such a nice place to stay. Would recommend if you have a family and want a place to stay as it is vast and you won't even know anyone else is staying there, so kids can play without worrying about neighbours. there were 4 of us 2 adults a 17 year old and a 13year old boy with autism, was nice not to have to keep saying sorry about the boy he is Autistic, (he had a great time) he said it was a great Vacation.

Arriving at the property it looks quite pleasant ,easy to park ,on entering reception the man there was pleasant enough but no overly forthcoming with any information,looked embarrassed/mortified when asked about the swimming pool opening times and gave an answer of " you can use it if you like but it will be cold as hasnt been on for a few days "when we were taken down to look at it ,passing many unused rooms that were dirty and messy and overlooking unloved and unkempt outside areas we reached a pool area that looked like something your grandad might have knocked up in the 1970s ,the pool was freezing ,no seats around it so if you were expecting to take your kids and watch from outside you can stand or sit on floor ,a dirty empty ( apart from some rubbish) jacuzzi ,and a sauna that if it was a shed in your garden you would definitely remove it .The bedroom in itself wasnt to bad ,very large room with x2 double beds and one single bed was comfortable and i did sleep well,but there were alot of things that could have been improved on,leak mark on ceiling ,pealing paint about shower ,dirty corners in bathroom cracked glass in bathroom window ,filth between shutters and windows in bedroom and glass that was shot ,also the tv had no signal in the evening ( worked for a while in afternoon )no bedside tables so we were putting cups on the floor ,breakfast was surprisingly nice and the man serving was pleasant enough ,we had sat at a table that hadnt been completely laid so had

dirty under beds and in shower, no wardrobe. Double beds too small for 2 people and uncomfortable mattress. breakfast was full English but tasteless but no vegetarian option to replace meat.It felt like we were in the 1960's with cornflakes , mouldy bananas and white bread once the brown loaf was used up.

Staff went out of their way to help. Would definitely stay again. Breakfast cooked to order, not pre cooked buffet, a plus.

Really comfortable bed, telly to small

I booked a double room but arrived to find I had been given a twin room. They agreed a double was booked, but said it could not be changed as they were full and house keeping gone for the day (before 16:00). Said they would fix next day, but did not. Sauna not working Breakfast quality was good, but service ridiculously slow. I had an appointment, so booked and arrived for the eatliest start at 8:00. I was first there. No staff came in until 08:15 when they took my order. I was not served until around 8:40, last perdon to be served, after 6 other people who all arrived after me. One couple arrived 10 minutes after the waiter took my order, and were still served before me. I was late for my appointment as a redult

A bit run down but it had an excellent atmosphere. Beds were almost too soft! Breakfast was very tasty.

Beautiful property, friendly staff, we had a great weekend. Highly recommend!

I stayed during warm (not hot) weather and the room was like a furnace. Had to check in to another hotel as I was getting no sleep.

This was once a grand stately home but has now sadly lost its grandeur and needs a lot of work and is now just a basic b&b. Given the price and reviews we weren't expecting a lot. The receptionist was very friendly, the building very quirky and you can see walking through how beautiful this must have been in it heydey. The room was basic but big, and beds and bed linen were all clean and tidy as was most of the room, just don't look at the lampshades or to closely at the windows! Shower was ok. There is lack of plugs but didn't expect anything else given it was basic and an old building. It was a very hot day but would suspect it would be cold in winter. Breakfast was lovely, the room where breakfast is served is all wood clad and very old and it was lovely to see the original features. There were a selection of cereals, toast and a cooked hot breakfast which was perfect. If you are looking for luxury this isn't the place but it was comfy, breakfast was lovely and so were the staff and staying in a building with so much history made up for everything else.

Had a lovely overnight stay ,the staff were very friendly and very helpful, i have found a hidden gem perfect to visit my family and will return. My room was perfect ,had a great breakfast before leaving

The house is stunning and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was great. Freshly made to order and the chef made us poached eggs even though they weren’t offered on the menu. We were offered use of the swimming pool (but didn’t use it) and the sitting rooms and breakfast rooms make you believe you are living in a castle. The only down side was the bedroom. Although clean and comfortable they are dated and would benefit from a good refresh. We stayed in a twin room and there was one single and one double bed but what we liked (being two female friends) is that they were not head to head but quite separate. The hotel is about 20min walk from the train station. We parked at the hotel early and travelled into bath on the train. Overall I would recommend this hotel.

Hands down one of the worst hotels i have stayed at. Requested a downstairs room.. didnt get it. No shower in the room, merely a mouldy corner bath with a tap/ shower attachment, broken tiles & various fittings. Rude moody breakfast staff, when i requested no beans on their breakfast form, breakfast itself was terrible & took 30 mins to arrive. The receptionist tried to talk me out of eating at 0800 due to their being too many people eating at the time. Curtain rails hanging off walls & no blinds on the skylights. The place is disgustingly dirty, including the pool, changing rooms & rooms. AVOID AVOID AVOID

The hotel is very nice in general but dated. I booked it for a couple of colleagues and their comment was 'It's stuck in the 80's'