Chewton Glen Hotel

The staff were excellent. Friendly and very helpful. The food was an extremely high standard at both restaurants. The room was very comfortable.

Staff and treehouse

Expensive and The Kitchen was average

What can we say about Chewton Glen apart from 'outstanding'. This was a trip for our 15th wedding anniversary so we wanted something special and were not disappointed. The staff are amazing - from our very own treehouse concierge through to the spa and bar staff, it feels like nothing is too much trouble and certainly lived up to our expectations of a luxury experience. The treehouse was amazing - separate bed and living areas (thanks for the upgrade!), hot tub on the terrace and an out of this world bathroom only added to the experience. The breakfast hamper is also fantastic with some lovely treats. We ate at The Kitchen which was very good and quite reasonable considering the location. The massages were great as are the spa facilities on the whole. There are also lots of things to do here - grounds to explore, tennis, golf etc etc. Overall probably the best 5 star experience we have had and we are already planning our next stay!

Nothing at all!

The hotel is great for families. The vast grounds and plenty of activities (tennis, cycling, golf, etc.) are amazing. The staff are super friendly and kind and children are welcome. The Beehive has been a particular favourite for our children and the staff who run it are fantastic. There are two swimming pools (an indoor and outdoor one) which have also been a highlight.

The one thing that lets the place down is the food. While it's good and there are two restaurants, the menu which does not change means that it's difficult to stay more than a couple nights unless you are happy eating the same thing. The food and drink prices are also extortionate and it feels like you are being taken advantage of because there isn't anywhere nearby to go out and eat given the location of the hotel (in a not so nice seaside village). For example, we paid £172 for two (not so good) salads two basic kids lunch meals, a bottle of water and a couple juices. I appreciate hotel food is always expensive but this is excessive and really lets the hotel down.

Everything except the bedroom settee very hard with no stuffing 😄

Beautiful grounds and newly refurbished