Marco Pierre White's Rudloe Arms

Food was very good, but unfortunately the experience was let down by atrocious service. Dinner service was rushed. I asked for an extra two minutes to look at the menu, and was told they needed the tables. One of the waiters was particularly surly, and I was made to feel like everything I asked for was too much. He was borderline rude when we turned up for our table 30 minutes late, having been told by another member of staff that it was fine to relax and enjoy a drink in the bar. £8 for a can of moretti with no other choice, very poor. Breakfast was included, although I was charged for the kippers I had. I would say less than 10 seconds elapsed between me taking my last mouthful, and all the plates being taken away, including my toast. So my included breakfast amounted to a cup of tea and half a slice of toast. What a great shame as the food itself was very good. Also the food was served piping hot, which is always good to see.

Incredible one night stay over with dinner and breakfast

We had a great stay. Our dinner was excellent & we couldn’t fault a thing. Our room was in the annexe and was lovely, clean & a good size. The main house is full of interest art, photos & antiques. Only negative was the damp/fousty smell in the entrance & lounges. This wouldn’t stop us returning which we definitely will do!

Beautiful property!

Lovely, quirky and sexy main house with excellent food and service (but few digestifs and limited by glass options) but no path to our “shepherd’s” hut on rails. Wandered around in dark unsuccessfully to find shower and toilet access. Not evident this morning either. Huts did not lock, and smoke did not evacuate well so left window open overnight.

We loved staying at this old, quirky hotel! It was delightfully quaint and quiet, the staff was outstanding and the food was excellent!

We were there for a special occasion that the hotel were aware of. We were alllocated a room in the outside building. It stunk, wasn’t cleaned, the double doors didn’t open fully and it was a sweltering hot day and night. Tv didn’t work. When I called the reception off my mobile (as there’s no phones in the room) they had no body from maintainence or another member of staff that could fix the door or the tv. Quite abrupt in their tone. The room was practically in the car park so we had constant noise, slamming of the doors and smoke coming into our room. That room should definitely not be in use. Best part of the stay was the dinner such a beautiful setting and delicious food but felt hurried and rushed by staff which was a shame… the grounds are beautiful although lots of building work going on. Shame as had such high hopes

One of strangest properties we have ever stayed at. Rooms at dark. Carpet in our room was hemp and had a strange smell. Room had 10 posters on the . All the same. Package included breakfast & dinner. Breakfast you had to pay extra for most hotel dishes and £10 for orange juice. Dinner, limited menu which we got tired of as we were there 4 nights.Same menu every night. Wines very expensive £55 cheapest bottle. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will not be staying here again.

We had a lovely stay! The food was fabulous, obviously. We wondered around the next morning and enjoyed the views. It was exactly what we needed and more.

Amazing value. I realise that marco piere white owns the hotel and the expectation is Michelin dinining. But how can you expect to stay in such an amazing place and get dinner and breakfast for about£160? Definitely recommend.