The Moonraker Hotel
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Summary of reviewsThe Moonraker Hotel enjoys a stellar reputation for its picturesque and tranquil location just outside of Bath, offering easy access to both urban attractions and the serene countryside. This beautifully preserved manor house, surrounded by meticulously maintained grounds, provides a peaceful retreat with stunning views and a unique historical charm. The convenient on-site parking and the proximity to notable sites like Longleat Safari Park and Stonehenge further enhance its appeal for travelers seeking both relaxation and exploration.
Guests consistently praise the hotel's rooms for their spaciousness and comfort, highlighting the super king-size beds, stylish furnishings and modern amenities such as powerful showers and large bathtubs. The rustic charm of the rooms, many of which are converted barns, coupled with cleanliness and attention to maintenance, contributes to a restful and cozy stay. While some rooms could benefit from updating, the overall atmosphere remains warm and inviting.
Dining at The Moonraker Hotel stands out for its superb quality and delightful taste with many guests lauding the chef's talent and the well-cooked, flavorful dishes. Although dining can be on the pricier side and portions sometimes feel small, the exceptional ambiance and service make the dinner experience memorable. Breakfast, though appreciated for its quality and variety, often receives mixed feedback regarding pricing and service efficiency.
The hotel's staff consistently receive high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism, creating a welcoming atmosphere from arrival to departure. Their dedication and attentiveness significantly enhance the overall guest experience, although occasional lapses in breakfast service have been noted.
The cleanliness of the hotel is generally commendable with many guests appreciating the tidy and well-maintained rooms and property. However, some areas, particularly around the bar, have been highlighted for needing more attention to detail in cleaning and maintenance.
In summary, The Moonraker Hotel offers a charming and serene retreat with comfortable accommodations, friendly staff and delightful dining. While some aspects such as breakfast pricing and room decor could see improvement, the overall experience remains highly recommended for travelers seeking a peaceful escape in a beautiful setting.
Guests consistently praise the hotel's rooms for their spaciousness and comfort, highlighting the super king-size beds, stylish furnishings and modern amenities such as powerful showers and large bathtubs. The rustic charm of the rooms, many of which are converted barns, coupled with cleanliness and attention to maintenance, contributes to a restful and cozy stay. While some rooms could benefit from updating, the overall atmosphere remains warm and inviting.
Dining at The Moonraker Hotel stands out for its superb quality and delightful taste with many guests lauding the chef's talent and the well-cooked, flavorful dishes. Although dining can be on the pricier side and portions sometimes feel small, the exceptional ambiance and service make the dinner experience memorable. Breakfast, though appreciated for its quality and variety, often receives mixed feedback regarding pricing and service efficiency.
The hotel's staff consistently receive high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism, creating a welcoming atmosphere from arrival to departure. Their dedication and attentiveness significantly enhance the overall guest experience, although occasional lapses in breakfast service have been noted.
The cleanliness of the hotel is generally commendable with many guests appreciating the tidy and well-maintained rooms and property. However, some areas, particularly around the bar, have been highlighted for needing more attention to detail in cleaning and maintenance.
In summary, The Moonraker Hotel offers a charming and serene retreat with comfortable accommodations, friendly staff and delightful dining. While some aspects such as breakfast pricing and room decor could see improvement, the overall experience remains highly recommended for travelers seeking a peaceful escape in a beautiful setting.
Accessible Country House
The Moonraker Hotel has an accessible bedroom located on the ground floor. Disabled access is available, and the hotel is described as wheelchair accessible.
3-Star Country House
Information provided by the hotelProperty Location
Rooms
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Dining
Business, Other Amenities
The Moonraker Hotel is in the countryside looking out over the historic Cotswold market town of Bradford on Avon. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and individually decorated luxury rooms.
The Moonraker Hotel consists of an original Georgian Manor House and several converted farm buildings. It mixes original character with modern comfort. The en suite rooms are furnished in a Victorian style with old paintings, antique beds and modern mattresses. The rooms have views of The Moonraker's quiet surroundings.
The restaurant is the farm's old converted milking parlour and has a huge stone fireplace. The traditional pub-style bar serves local real ales. Food is freshly made, using local, seasonal produce, and where possible from the kitchen garden, bee hives and on-site smokery.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of our 23 bedrooms that are located in the manor house, the old pig sties, the old cow sheds and the old barns. All of them are en suite and are furnished with antiques and rich fabrics. Wireless fiber optic broadband, flat screen TV’s, and Neil’s yard guest amenities are to be found in all our bedrooms.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Free on site car parking and wireless fibre optic broadband through-out the hotel. All bedrooms consist of flat screen TV’s and Neil’s yard guest amenities. Even pamper yourself with our in-room message treatments!
Dining
The Moonraker Hotels Head Chef, Matthew Briddon, has put our Restaurant firmly on the culinary map, offering guests local ingredients to showcase some old fashioned classics. Matthews onsite smokery and extensive kitchen garden has become central to the menus developed for the restaurant. Enjoy a pre-dinner (or post-dinner!) drinks before dinner in our Olde Worlde bar and relax in our large lounge area.
Business, Other Amenities
The Hotel also offers conferencing, private dining, party and wedding facilities.
Guest Reviews
The Moonraker Hotel enjoys an outstanding reputation for its beautiful and tranquil location. It is conveniently nestled just outside of Bath, allowing for easy access to both the city and the picturesque town of Bradford on Avon, which is a mere four minutes away by car. Many guests find the hotel’s rural and quiet setting perfect for relaxation and reflection.
The hotel's grounds are meticulously maintained and offer stunning views across the surrounding fields, creating a serene atmosphere that many visitors cherish. Guests often highlight the beautifully preserved traditional buildings and the charm of the old manor house, which adds a unique, historical flavor to the stay.
The location is particularly praised for being ideal for exploring nearby attractions such as Longleat Safari Park and Stonehenge, as well as for enjoying canal walks and the local countryside. The convenience of on-site parking is another plus, making it easy for guests to come and go at their leisure.
The friendly and welcoming staff contribute to the overall warm atmosphere, further enhancing the appeal of the hotel. Whether visiting for a special occasion or a quiet getaway, the Moonraker Hotel's superb and stunning location makes it a highly recommended choice for travelers in the area.
The breakfast experience at The Moonraker Hotel receives generally positive praise with a few areas for improvement. Guests frequently highlight the breakfast as very good, excellent and well worth the money. Many appreciate the lovely, delicious and superb quality of the food with options for both continental and full English breakfasts. The variety and freshness of the continental breakfast, featuring cereals, fruit and toast, is noted as a significant plus.
However, pricing is a common point of contention. Some guests find the costs a bit steep, especially when opting for cooked breakfast items. There are remarks about the continental breakfast being overpriced and the portion sizes being somewhat small. The clarity surrounding what is included in the room rate and the actual breakfast cost also causes occasional confusion, leaving some guests feeling breakfast should have been included in their stay.
Service at breakfast meets mixed reviews. While many find the staff to be very helpful and attentive, others feel the service could be lacking at times with instances of delay and inattentiveness. Overall, although the breakfast is appreciated for its quality and variety, addressing pricing transparency and enhancing service could elevate the experience for future guests.
Guests at The Moonraker Hotel widely praised their dining experiences, highlighting the superb quality and delightful taste of the food. Many reviews described the dinner as excellent, fantastic or wonderful with several mentioning that the chef's talent was evident in the well-cooked and flavorful dishes. The food was often deemed exceptional, phenomenal and of a high standard. Diners particularly appreciated the restaurant's lovely atmosphere and excellent service, making for a memorable meal.
However, some guests noted that while the food was tasty, it was also on the pricey side with portions sometimes feeling more like starters in size. A few reviewers experienced slow service even when the restaurant wasn’t busy, though staff were quick to apologize and resolve any issues.
Overall, most guests found the evening meals to be a highlight of their stay and the restaurant's delicious offerings contributed significantly to the positive dining experience at The Moonraker Hotel.
Nestled in a charming countryside setting, The Moonraker Hotel offers spacious and comfortable accommodations exuding rustic charm. The rooms, many of which are converted barns, are frequently praised for their size and comfort with guests highlighting large beds, ample space and lovely views of the surrounding gardens and fields. Cleanliness is frequently noted, making for a pleasant and hygienic stay.
Guests appreciate the character and quirkiness inherent in the old farmhouse structure, although some mention that the decor could benefit from updating. Despite this, many rooms are beautifully appointed with stylish furnishings and modern bathroom facilities that include powerful showers and large bathtubs. The hotel also provides a cozy atmosphere with rooms being described as warm, quaint and very quiet, ensuring a restful experience.
The staff at The Moonraker Hotel receive high marks for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing positively to the overall guest experience. However, some reviews point out issues with room conditions, such as windows not opening, dated interiors and a lack of temperature control, which could affect comfort levels.
In terms of value, the hotel offers good value for the money with comfortable beds and well-maintained facilities making for a generally satisfying stay. The location is also noted for its tranquility, away from traffic noise, further enhancing the hotel's appeal as a serene and relaxing retreat.
The Moonraker Hotel has garnered positive feedback from guests, particularly for its comfortable and spacious beds. Many visitors have praised the super king-size beds and roomy accommodations, highlighting the impressive comfort and quality of the bedding. The presence of firm mattresses and clean, fresh bedding has been a recurrent commendation, enhancing the overall sleep experience. Despite a few mentions of discomfort and outdated mattresses, the overwhelming sentiment underscores the excellence of the beds with phrases like "incredibly comfortable," "amazingly comfortable," and "superb bed" frequently appearing in reviews. Coupled with a quiet location and well-equipped rooms, the beds stand out as one of the key highlights of the hotel's offerings.
The Moonraker Hotel presents a mixed bag of cleanliness reviews with many guests praising the hotel for its cleanliness and comfort. The rooms are frequently described as clean, comfortable and spacious with fresh, spotless bedding mentioned repeatedly. Guests also appreciated the overall cleanliness and tidiness of the property, highlighting that it was beautifully decorated and had an interesting historical charm.
Several reviews emphasized that the rooms were lovely, cosy and well-maintained with clean bathrooms and plentiful hot water. The hotel staff received positive comments for being friendly, helpful and polite.
However, some reviews pointed to areas in need of improvement. Instances of outdated or worn carpets, cracked bathroom sinks and issues with shower screens were noted. A few guests mentioned that certain areas, particularly around the bar, had cleanliness issues, including cobwebs and general dirtiness. There were also occasional complaints about the general state of some rooms, suggesting the need for a deep clean and refurbishment.
In summary, while The Moonraker Hotel maintains a reputation for cleanliness and comfort, there are sporadic remarks about specific cleanliness and maintenance aspects that could benefit from attention.
The Moonraker Hotel consistently receives high praise for its exceptional staff. Guests frequently describe the team as extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. The staff's professionalism and attentiveness are frequently highlighted, creating a welcoming atmosphere from check-in to check-out. Several guests were particularly impressed by individual employees who made their visit memorable through their personal, friendly service and efficient problem-solving skills, such as managing room switches and providing extra amenities. Despite a few isolated instances of disorganization, particularly at breakfast, the overall impression is one of a dedicated and cheerful team committed to excellent service. The staff is widely considered to be the hotel's greatest asset, significantly enhancing the overall experience for guests.
The Moonraker Hotel presents a mixed experience that blends charm and areas for improvement. While the hotel boasts a desirable location that's perfect for those intent on exploring Bath and appreciating tranquility away from traffic noise, it does have room to elevate its status to a genuine three-star rating. The staff stand out for their friendliness, helpfulness and strong sense of service, which many guests found to be a significant positive aspect. Additionally, the food served is fresh and well-cooked, enhancing the dining experience.
However, certain facets detract from the overall experience. Guests have noted that breakfast options like pre-cooked sausages and bacon seem overpriced and there is a general sentiment that the facilities and services do not always equate to the three-star rating they advertise. The pricing, especially charges such as £25 for bringing a dog and the feeling of value not meeting expectations, particularly for those staying in the out house chalets, were points of dissatisfaction. Nevertheless with some attention to these details, The Moonraker Hotel could recapture more of its former chic luxury allure.
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Location
The hotel's grounds are meticulously maintained and offer stunning views across the surrounding fields, creating a serene atmosphere that many visitors cherish. Guests often highlight the beautifully preserved traditional buildings and the charm of the old manor house, which adds a unique, historical flavor to the stay.
The location is particularly praised for being ideal for exploring nearby attractions such as Longleat Safari Park and Stonehenge, as well as for enjoying canal walks and the local countryside. The convenience of on-site parking is another plus, making it easy for guests to come and go at their leisure.
The friendly and welcoming staff contribute to the overall warm atmosphere, further enhancing the appeal of the hotel. Whether visiting for a special occasion or a quiet getaway, the Moonraker Hotel's superb and stunning location makes it a highly recommended choice for travelers in the area.
Breakfast
However, pricing is a common point of contention. Some guests find the costs a bit steep, especially when opting for cooked breakfast items. There are remarks about the continental breakfast being overpriced and the portion sizes being somewhat small. The clarity surrounding what is included in the room rate and the actual breakfast cost also causes occasional confusion, leaving some guests feeling breakfast should have been included in their stay.
Service at breakfast meets mixed reviews. While many find the staff to be very helpful and attentive, others feel the service could be lacking at times with instances of delay and inattentiveness. Overall, although the breakfast is appreciated for its quality and variety, addressing pricing transparency and enhancing service could elevate the experience for future guests.
Dinner
However, some guests noted that while the food was tasty, it was also on the pricey side with portions sometimes feeling more like starters in size. A few reviewers experienced slow service even when the restaurant wasn’t busy, though staff were quick to apologize and resolve any issues.
Overall, most guests found the evening meals to be a highlight of their stay and the restaurant's delicious offerings contributed significantly to the positive dining experience at The Moonraker Hotel.
Rooms
Guests appreciate the character and quirkiness inherent in the old farmhouse structure, although some mention that the decor could benefit from updating. Despite this, many rooms are beautifully appointed with stylish furnishings and modern bathroom facilities that include powerful showers and large bathtubs. The hotel also provides a cozy atmosphere with rooms being described as warm, quaint and very quiet, ensuring a restful experience.
The staff at The Moonraker Hotel receive high marks for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing positively to the overall guest experience. However, some reviews point out issues with room conditions, such as windows not opening, dated interiors and a lack of temperature control, which could affect comfort levels.
In terms of value, the hotel offers good value for the money with comfortable beds and well-maintained facilities making for a generally satisfying stay. The location is also noted for its tranquility, away from traffic noise, further enhancing the hotel's appeal as a serene and relaxing retreat.
Beds
Cleanliness
Several reviews emphasized that the rooms were lovely, cosy and well-maintained with clean bathrooms and plentiful hot water. The hotel staff received positive comments for being friendly, helpful and polite.
However, some reviews pointed to areas in need of improvement. Instances of outdated or worn carpets, cracked bathroom sinks and issues with shower screens were noted. A few guests mentioned that certain areas, particularly around the bar, had cleanliness issues, including cobwebs and general dirtiness. There were also occasional complaints about the general state of some rooms, suggesting the need for a deep clean and refurbishment.
In summary, while The Moonraker Hotel maintains a reputation for cleanliness and comfort, there are sporadic remarks about specific cleanliness and maintenance aspects that could benefit from attention.
Staff
3 Star
However, certain facets detract from the overall experience. Guests have noted that breakfast options like pre-cooked sausages and bacon seem overpriced and there is a general sentiment that the facilities and services do not always equate to the three-star rating they advertise. The pricing, especially charges such as £25 for bringing a dog and the feeling of value not meeting expectations, particularly for those staying in the out house chalets, were points of dissatisfaction. Nevertheless with some attention to these details, The Moonraker Hotel could recapture more of its former chic luxury allure.
No, The Moonraker Hotel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Moonraker Hotel.
No, The Moonraker Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at The Moonraker Hotel.
No, The Moonraker Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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