Plumber Manor Country House Hotel, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2AF, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AF, United Kingdom
#4 of 12 hotels in Sturminster Newton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 173 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 May 2024
Jenny
United KingdomNothing
Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Good size rooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tina
United KingdomCould not fault it! Will be back when we can.
Food was excellent, brilliant quality produce. Very Peaceful. Nice bar/lounge with fire. Friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Laura
United KingdomBeautiful, luxurious hotel and doggies are welcome too 😊 Delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. Thank you and see you again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Laurian
United KingdomNot great sound proofing in rooms, could hear people in next door rooms. Shower pressure and temperature was very sporadic (hot and quite powerful to cold and a dribble in seconds) as other guests were also showering at the same time .
Beautiful setting, lovely old country house. Service and food was lovely. Very comfortable room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
James
United KingdomBreakfast could have been better, seemed a little empty on the plate. The restaurant portions weren't great for £40 for two courses and £50 for three courses. Essentially £10 for a dessert or starter seemed like a lot, and £30 for a main.
The best thing about this place was the friendly staff - they were exceptional. The manor house was filled with paintings and historical items.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
John
United KingdomExcellent
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
John
United KingdomThe shower didn't drain well - I was worried that it would overflow onto the bathroom floor.
Breakfast was great, as was the dinner the previous night. The welcome was warm, and the beds comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Valerie
United KingdomThe breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Melanie
United KingdomBed too small and use duvets instead of blankets
Lovely
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Darren
United KingdomThe setting the atmosphere just a wonderful place
Totally amazing one of a kind
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomVery traditional and fantastic decor. The staff were friendly and made me feel special. The room was tasty. And the grounds superb and well kept.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Sebastian
United KingdomThe apple orchard. The staff were very hospitable and friendly. The pre-dinner snacks. The food: perfect fillet steak. The wine list.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Charles
BermudaAbsolutely brilliant
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Sarah
United KingdomWe were made to feel very welcome and the staff were very attentive. The food service was exceptional and absolutely delicious and wine reasonably priced-would recommend
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Chris
United KingdomVery good hotel with laid back atmosphere. Unfussy setup. Really good staff. The only however is if you want gyms, room service, all day bar and cafe then this isn't what it does though I did see an outdoor tennis court.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
K
United KingdomPlace itself and surrounding is just stunning. All staff and owner treat their guests as a family. The best stay I have even been to.😊
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
John
United KingdomA longer stay
Great hotel excellent restaurant with great meals for breakfast and dinner. Lovely clean room with VERY comfortable bed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomNothing.
Everything. Very comfortable and charming staff. “Family measures” as regards the G&Ts have to be taken slowly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Gaynor
United KingdomEverything. Best stay ever. Such a beautiful tranquil place with wonderful food. Thank you for an outstanding stay
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
John
United Kingdomexcellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Robert
United Arab Emiratesbreakfast needs to be served 30 minutes earlier !
The location is superb if you are touring Dorset and Hardy country. Incredible history and a privilege to spend time with the owner who is a superb raconteur!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Christopher
United KingdomNothing
Chef catered for my special dietary requirements and the food was excellent. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our very early breakfast and booking out
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Robert
JerseyNo air-con due to historic nature of property was a drawback given the hot weather during my stay
Beautiful old house and grounds. Excellent dining.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Michael
United Kingdombreakfast between 8:30 and 9:30 is time constrained.
Reallly beautiful locale, comfortable room, freindly staff, great food and drink.
Stayed in June 2023
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