I did really enjoy the breakfast. I love that the tables are well-dressed with white table linen and flowers on the table. Also enjoyed the buffet style breakfast with was piping hot and kept regularly refreshed. The room that you dine in has history, and atmosphere, unlike modern places - there really is no comparison, but I realize that this may not suit everyone. We are in our 60s and very much appreciate it. We love the gardens and grounds - with lots of birds and other wildlife. We saw a jaybird, a green woodpecker and a monkjack deer. The trees are lovely too. Outside of the property has been kept well maintained and looks most handsome. Our room was tastefully decorated and had smooth running curtains of a high quality - with blackout lining. Would say that maybe the beds would benefit from a topper to soften the mattress. Was worried may be a little cold and draughty - but not at all, nice and cosy.

The bed a little firm for us - maybe a mattress topper could be offered ?? Shower screen door had a seal which had seen better days and could easily be replaced. However, bathroom otherwise was lovely and clean - as was the room. Carpets generally were well hoovered regularly and looked good. General feeling of cleanliness which is nice.

The hotel was clean well decorated warm the staff were very good and helpful the little lift round the corner from our room was brilliant the gardens were lovely even though it is a bit early for the gardening year the food excellent complements to the chef and kitchen staff

The over bath shower was good but the bath was quite high making it difficult to get in it was great to have fresh towels every day. However the fire alarm went off at approx 1 30am there was no flame or smoke no fire brigade the fire instructions were clear and easy to follow so no panic.will visit again

It was the historical importance of the Petwood,to be honest I didn't think I'd be ever able to stay there,I mistakenly thought it was for the well heeled,but that is not necessarily true,I'm sure you could spend a lot of you really wanted to,but the price was excellent.one really needs to go there to see the splendour of the building ,both inside and out. The staff were outstanding,the food from the terrace bar was very good and the prices are comparable to any pub/restaurant but I rate the quality much higher.I had a main course a dessert and a soft drink for roughly 25 pounds. My room was a single room with en suite facilities,and was clean and nicely appointed. If you are an aviation buff like me then you will know this was the officers Mess of 617sqn ,and has many artefacts on display,the squadron bar is indeed very special.

I had to leave!

Lovely hotel with lots of history behind it.

My room was absolutely boiling hot on arrival so I turned off all the radiators and opened the windows. Thankfully it was a cold few days so the room cooled down quite quickly but this is worth consideration in future. I know that as an older hotel it doesn’t have air conditioning, which isn’t a criticism, but some consideration of how warm the room was would have been good. I also had to turn the extractor fan off in the bathroom as it spat out a load of fluff and dirt when the light was turned on initially. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were superb. There are 2 EV charging points at the hotel for slow, overnight charging. These require the Monta Charge app to use. Cost is 70p/kWh

This hotel allows you to live in a different time. Its overall careworn originality (probability uneconomical in function) is increasingly quite rare now. - It has an atmosphere of pre war- just post war considered prosperity - it’s famous romantic attachment to wartime RAF aircrew, and their often short tenure on youth and life, has left their friendly spirits in the rooms, corridors and terrace- and your hopefully well briefed imagination. It’s not going to last- you see the sweep of ‘boutique’ hotels and glitzy cocktail bars as the generations that follow leave the slightly clunkier past to coffee table photo books. Go soon, and enjoy the past.

Clear the glasses etc asap. Some of the recent decoration.

I wish I could've afforded an upgrade to a double room. The bed was just a little small for me as a wriggler when sleeping. There was a small gap of light through the door during the night. The shower slightly noisy considering I could hear next doors. The overall stay was brilliant though. Staff very friendly. The food and service was excellent!!! Highly recommend. I'd definitely come back, save up and recommend it to anyone. I love dogs are welcome too. Overall, an excellent stay. Very close to all local interests too!

It was a cold snowy visit on this occasion but we had a lovely warm room. The hotel and rooms are all very traditional in decor, furniture etc so don't expect a modern trendy or themed hotel. It is much more like staying in a genuine, traditional country house, which is what it was originally. Log fires in the downstairs rooms help the central heating take the edge off the cold but be prepared to but a pullover on. Great breakfast, good dining on the bar menu. The bar again is quite 'traditional' so don't expect anything avant-garde. Take this hotel for what it is and enjoy the sense of history and take in your surroundings. Looking forward to another visit

Excellent stay from arrival to leaving. Hotel excellent building kept immaculate gives a real sense of relaxation. All staff were friendly helpfull accommodating and willing to spendctime talking and informing of facilities services and locale. Dinning in resteraunt was both relaxing and enjoyable. Service was timely without rushing or forgetting about you. Menu not extensive ( my preference so happy eith this) but ensured a suitable range of choice. Cooked and presented very well indeed proving choice and quality of produce used. Wine list and bar offered plenty of choice again with thought out range on offer. Wine list suitably priced and provided quality. Room extremely clean comfortable and well serviced over the 4 days/3nights. And very much in keeping with the hotels overall presentation. Many interesting features that add to the grandeur of country house hotels while maintaining modern conveniences tastefully and sensibly applied.p

Location amazing. Staff were lovely and friendly The food was absolutely superb The history of the place was fascinating The cleanliness of both the interior and exterior was spot on The shower was superb, easy to use and very invigorating. The grounds were extensive and fascinating to explore

Our room was quite small and as the TV was on a stand, much lower than the bed, it was impossible for both of us to watch TV comfortably, especially as there are no chairs to sit on, apart from the dressing table chair. When we visit next time we will know to choose a larger room, however, it has not put us off returning.

Stayed in Standard Double. Very comfortable room. Portable fan in room which was great in the heat. Main lobby, corridors and sitting rooms were covered in historical information about the Dam Busters who were stationed there during WW2 which was fascinating. Old world charm. The grounds were so beautiful and the children in our party loved playing outside on the lawn.

The restaurant was a let down two nights running.. Meals took forever to arrive or were wrong. Tables did not get cleared. Twice our party was told it had not paid for drinks when we had. The wait staff were doing their best and were very apologetic but at the prices they charge, you expect better.