Plumber Manor Country House Hotel, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2AF, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AF, United Kingdom
#4 of 11 hotels in Sturminster Newton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 172 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 September 2021
Angela
United KingdomBed slightly uncomfortable with bed linen much heavier than we are used to.
Really helpful friendly staff
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 18 September 2021
Jane
United KingdomThe owner was very friendly & welcoming as were all the staff.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 5 September 2021
Bryan
United KingdomNothing
Rverythingnot
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 1 September 2021
Jacqueline
United KingdomSplitting hairs, but would like mixer taps on basin. Had to wait a while for hot water to come through the shower. Otherwise very good.
Interesting house, very popular restaurant, vaguely eccentric family feel. Nice furnishure and good quality soft furnishings. Good, excellent value food and service. Lovely gardens.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 19 August 2021
Mfp15
United KingdomNothing
Classic, comfortable rooms. Fantastic location, beautiful and so quiet. Delicious evening meal. Great hosts.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 18 August 2021
Roy
United KingdomAll good
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 14 August 2021
Celia
United KingdomNot so much I didn’t like, more of a suggestion of a possible improvement on a very personal level. Pillows and cushions could have been a little softer . I feel that the dinner menu should have had more vegetarian dishes on it as I don’t eat meat.
Beautiful house and gardens and so peaceful and so quiet at night, which is very important to us. Huge comfortable bed, tea coffee and delicious biscuits and everything you could possible need in the bathroom. Breakfast and dinner served by a lovely staff and also very friendly on reception . Also a special mention to the staff who kept our rooms spotless, especially to the lovely lady who has worked there for 20 years ( but I unfortunately didn’t get her name ) who is in charge of a very happy group of ladies. With a car we were able to go to lots of interesting places, seaside and countryside adventures.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 13 August 2021
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
We absolutely love this hotel. The staff are amazing and the hotel is spectacular. We loved our large room with great facilities including best WiFi I’ve ever used in a hotel. Restaurant is also first rate
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 10 August 2021
Genevieve
United KingdomIt was beautiful the staff were amazing!
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 8 August 2021
Richard
United KingdomNothing it was brilliant will definitely be back very soon 😊.
Lovely place staff brilliant food excellent will be back 😊
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 8 August 2021
Phyllida
United KingdomFound this gem by chance and couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. Beautiful grounds, the staff were absolutely superb and so willing to accommodate. We loved the view from our bedroom over the lovely gardens and the food was the icing on the cake! What a beautiful hotel!
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 3 August 2021
Claire
United KingdomNot that we didn’t like it but good to be aware it’s quite a traditional hotel and restaurant.
Lovely hotel, great breakfast, and incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 1 August 2021
Chrissie
United KingdomReturning visitors delayed due to lockdowns - a relaxing place to stay with its own special charm. Sadly weather not so great so we couldn’t enjoy the lovely terrace and garden however an enjoyable few days away.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 1 August 2021
John
United KingdomBedrooms an outside walk to the restaurant not good when it rains
Accommodation were excellent size
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 31 July 2021
Martin
United KingdomCramped room above main building entrance.
Excellent host. Fascinating history. Accommodated electric car charging via open office window! Told that 2 proper EV chargers being installed next month.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 31 July 2021
Andrew
United KingdomDelightful staff,excellent food and setting.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 27 July 2021
Linda
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful country house hotel. Lovely room overlooking gorgeous gardens. Great restaurant with perfect food.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 25 July 2021
Ian
United Kingdomnothing
excellent
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 18 July 2021
Kathryn
United KingdomHad a lovely atmosphere
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 15 July 2021
Geoff
United KingdomNothing.
Very comfortable accommodation, lovely food and wine, all in a beautiful setting with great hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 15 July 2021
Martyn
United KingdomEverything was to our liking.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 7 July 2021
Jane
United KingdomSome harder to reach areas could do with a clean, eg behind the radiator.
We loved everything about the stay. Location, food, staff were excellent. The room was excellent although a bit dated.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 7 July 2021
Barbara
United KingdomNothing
Management and staff
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 5 July 2021
Chris
United KingdomBreakfast good, location good, staff very friendly - all very good
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 2 July 2021
Eileen
United KingdomNothing
The evening meal and the breakfast was excellent The manor grounds and the building was beautiful
Stayed in July 2021
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