Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings
Billesley, Alcester, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon, B49 6NF
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon
A fine Elizabethan house set in 11 acres of grounds in the heart of Shakespeare's county, Barceló Billelsey Manor Hotel can be found minutes from the M40, just ... more
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Ann ( Mature couple)
from Skelmersdale , GB on June 30, 2008
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 14, 2008
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"very satisfactory" (97796652)
was quiet and comfortable
shower was dodgy
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Anne-marie ( Young couple)
from High wycombe , GB on January 22, 2008
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Fine for our purpose." (97169247)
It was clean and the staff were very professional
It wasn't quite the style that I usually go for and it didn't translate well into the pictures on the website - the bathroom was like something out of a horror movie circa 1972 - needs updating!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 21, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"I had a great weekend staying here. I thought that the building was extremely pretty and the decor was warm and classic. The whole estate had an essence of greatness. The room we stayed in was simple and modern and the bathroom large and welcoming. This is a perfect romantic hideaway. I also took advantage of the spa and swimming pool. The breakfast was very nice and served in the main house." (97121418)
The general feel of the Manor was lovely. It was offset in beautiful countryside and was peaceful and serene. The little outhouse where my boyfriend and I stayed was modern and cozy. The main part of the house was overflowing with character and had an antique feel.
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Anthony ( Mature couple)
from Swansea , GB on October 18, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Over all we had great weekend at the manor and in stratford the only problem that we had is when i booked on line the person i booked it with told me we would receive a free bottle of Champagne and box of Chocolates with a premium room booking and with it being our 1st wedding annavesary i thought it would have been a wonderful suprize for my wife but when we got to the manor this was not the case." (97682308)
We could not fault the accommodation one bit.
There was sky channels on tv but were not working it said not receving a signal
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Stephen ( Mature couple)
from Huddersfield , GB on July 3, 2007
Facilities & overall setting & close proximity to places to visit
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 28, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Dinner in the hotel restaurant was minimally satisfactory." (99568361)
Poor signage for getting to and from rooms. Inadequate stocking of towels and toilet paper in bath
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Anthony ( Mature couple)
from North petherton , GB on June 3, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Superb food but very expensive drinks in the bar. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel easy to find." (99868346)
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Howard ( Mature couple)
from Nottingham , GB on May 3, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"a very nice hotel and will stay here again if passing this way" (99234329)
very friendly and polite staff good service and clean hotel.
only one fault thorough the drinks were a little expensive
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on January 29, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"We last stayed in this hotel about 28 years ago and enjoyed the experience then. We were pleasantly surprised to find this brief stay just as enjoyable." (99513307)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on January 16, 2007
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"First class stay - thank you." (99767420)
Wonderful spacious and welcoming room, wonderful mood in the whole hotel, very helpful and friendly staff. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 29, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"It would have been helpful to have view of a typical Resturant menu and prices before hand. The resturant was somewhat expensive but provided excellent food and service. Most of the staff were welcoming and friendly. One small problem was that our room was not made up consistently, e.g. no ice, coffee & tea & mild not always replaced. Breakfast was good, but seemed to be staffed on a she string with the effect that staff were over stretched and stressed. My overall impression was very positive & I would certainly stay again..." (3304513584)
The atmosphere & style of the Hotel including the swimming pool & attractive grounds
The room was a a little plain
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Banstead , United Kingdom;GB on August 10, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"When we arrived on the Sunday afternoon a wedding was taking place which made it difficult for us to enter the building with our luggage - unfortunate timing, we realised, with a coach and horses about to bring the bride. A ceremony then took place actually in the hotel and we had subsequently to walk across the rear of the event to get to the stairs to our room. As a result, my wife and I, on our thirtieth wedding anniversary felt on arrival, and for much of our first day in the hotel, like intruders on others' celebration, despite the excellent champagne on ice in our room on arrival. This was compounded by guests talking loudly directly below our window until 1.30 am. I contacted reception three times, between 12.45 and 1.30 and on each occasion they were asked to move but it just kept happening. We even tried ( on a warm night - July 30th) to close the window but that was physically uncomfortable and didn't greatly reduce the problem, which included for example shouts of 'oi, oi saveloy' and a fair amount of alcohol-induced obscenities. We fully recognise why the hotel is such an ideal venue for marriage celebrations - it is excellent in its setting and the overall quality of service - we discovered later from reception how heavily booked they are and we have no wish to take limit others' enjoyment. However, we were not told at the time of booking that there was a major wedding celebration (actually a double event) and hadn't expected one on a Sunday. By the Monday, the hotel was much quieter and became everything we hoped it would be when booking for our own special event. Staff were excellent, and service, including champagne felt special. Even so, our disappointment about the Sunday night was only briefly acknowledged. I suggest that, when major functions are taking over the hotel, the needs of guests present for other reasons be more carefully considered, especially in terms of where they are located. Despite this problem, the many positives of our stay far outweighed our initial disappointment and we were made to feel very welcome." (3304288339)
The room itself lived up to our wish to celebrate our thirtieth wedding anniversary in attractive surroundings. The restaurant and service were excellent: prompt, very friendly and attentive without being 'fussy'.
The noise of wedding celebrations affecting our sleep.
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Elizabeth ( Mature couple)
from North york , Canada;CA on August 8, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Overall our stay was very enjoyable. Being from Canada, in future I would ask about airconditioning before booking, althouth to be fair normally the weather in England is not usually so hot. The staff and hotel where very nice. Plus there was a pub close by (The Stag)if you did not eat at the hotel. The food I had at the hotel was nice. We were at the Manor for our nephew's wedding. The service was excellent! The Manor was built in 750AD!" (2976997)
The staff were very friendly. The buildings and grounds were very nicely kept.
No airconditioning! The room we had was very moden, but the sink in the bathroom was very high for anyone small to use.
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Sally ( Group of adult friends)
from Sutton , United Kingdom;GB on August 8, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Great hotel - wonderful setting. Service very friendly. Made use of all facilities including spa and tennis. Couldnt believe the price that we paid compared to the advertised room rate. Brilliant value." (3305150704)
fantastic accommodation at an unbelievable rate!
nothing!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on August 4, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"We enjoyed a very pleasant stay in the hotel. We particularly enjoyed the use of the spa facilities. We would have welcomed a more detailed price breakdown before booking the room. (E.g. we were unaware that there were several breakfast options not covered in the original booking etc.)" (3305073878)
Clean, tidy. Super staff: friendly and very attentive but not over-intrusive
Room was clean and modern but it lacked some of the historic 'romance' of other parts of the hotel
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Andrew ( Family with young children)
from Hedge land , UNITED KINGDOM;GB on July 31, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Outstanding customer service - the staff were friendly and helpful." (3305033833)
Fantastic building and grounds
No air conditioning
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David ( Mature couple)
from Whinchmore hill , United Kingdom;GB on July 19, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"This hotel gives outstanding service, and the decore has made the best of the old buildings giving a warm and frendly feeling with helpfull and frendly staff." (3304572127)
The use of origenal features and excellent barthroom fixtures.
Lack of venterlation in the bedroom.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 3, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is in a lovely setting. Unfortunately we did not make use of all the facilities. Nice bedrooms and bathrooms. I enjoyed staying in a hotel which had such interesting Tudor origins." (3304894471)
large room, very large bed and excellent bathroom
No trouser press
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 14, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"The room was wonderful, the staff excellent and the food was the best we have ever had. The restaurant was delightful and the grounds so pretty and relaxing. Although we didn't use the Spa facilities they looked very modern." (3304731586)
The room was very spacious and well decorated. It was lovely and clean.
We could find no fault at all with our accommodation
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Jennifer ( Solo business traveller)
from Delph , United Kingdom;GB on June 12, 2006
Beautiful building and grounds, modern room, spa facilities
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Adam ( Young couple)
from Cannock , United Kingdom;GB on May 30, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"The room was spacious, clean and well presented, the view over the grounds was delightful. The one worry having read other reviews was the noise of late night wedding parties, having returned from a show in town, wedding parties were still awake and yet it was very relaxed and our night was not disturbed at all. The staff were very helpful and extremely welcoming. Another concern was the distance into Stratford, it amounted to a ten minute drive. Overall an enjoyable stay which I would recommend to anyone." (3304756971)
Views from the windows, space, cleanliness.
shower was very weak.
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Graham ( Family with young children)
from Dover , United Kingdom;GB on May 24, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Excellant hotel, but be warned about the wedding receptions - lots of people and loud music. The Bar gets busy with the extra people, but this does not effect the restaurant as they eat in the wedding hall. Plenty of parking." (3304156910)
The accomodation was first class. We had two room and both were spacious, clean and well equiped. The food both on the bar and restaurant were first class. The best assit for the hotel is the staff, always friendly and nothing too much to get for you. The hotel and grounds where well kept and the spa excellent.
The only dislike was on the Saturday night there was a wedding reception and the music went on till midnight and could be heared all over the hotel.
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Helen ( Young couple)
from Cardigan , United Kingdom;GB on May 11, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Online booking was very effective detailed with a picture / map of the area, the various choices for rooms (including pictures), sample menus from the restaurant and various services offered at the hotel - all very beneficial. The hotel itself was marvellous - tranquil and spacious surroundigs with various alternative activities such as tennis, swimming and spa treatments! Possibly, a programme of the various treatments in particular those which needed to be booked before hand would have been useful on the website in order to avoid any dissappointment." (3304649068)
The tranquil surroundings, spacious and clean accomodation and importantly the helpful staff.
Possibly, in terms of the room itself - a more powerful / effective shower
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Joanne ( Group of adult friends)
from Gravesend , United Kingdom;GB on May 10, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"The staff were very friendly, a very nice place to stay indeed. The food was lovely. There is a pool with sauna and steam room, a tennis court and croquet on the lawn, very English." (3304097179)
Beautiful old manor house with well kept gardens, very nice on a sunny day. The rooms were in keeping with the old manor house style but still with modern facilities.
Nothing
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Mary ( Solo leisure traveller)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on May 9, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely setting, and views. Good value" (3304576161)
Period look of hotel
No ari conditioning
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 3, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"In general the Hotel was very comfortable, clean and we had excellent service from all the staff. I believe that there should be more Bar Staff especially on evening when there is a function. Indeed it would be useful to be aware of functions as they do tend to take over the Hotel facilities especially in the evening." (3304530493)
Very clean and comfortable.
Not enough light in the Bathroom. Difficult for shaving purposes.
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Anita ( Young couple)
from Christchurch , United Kingdom;GB on April 27, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent overall, nice setting and character of hotel. Rooms in outside block comforable.Excellent food and a great pool/ steam room facilities. Exceptional service from staff at reception and restaurant." (3304537717)
Very quiet setting, excellent pool and steam room facilities and very high quality food.
The shower in the bathroom was fiddly and worked off the taps, expect to find a thermstatic control
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Jenny ( Young couple)
from Soham, ely , United Kingdom;GB on April 26, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"We were overcharged for room service. The breakfast is very mediocre. There was a " (3304169511)
Beautiful building and quiet setting
Small room, poor service
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Christopher ( Family with older children)
from Rochdale , United Kingdom;GB on April 24, 2006
Individual rooms were very good with attractive features and views.
Too noisy and the step down to the bathroom was potentially dangerous.
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Flora ( Young couple)
from Cheshunt , United Kingdom;GB on April 19, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"I think that you should be warned when booking that a reservation for dinner has to be made and that the restaurant can be booked at the time of booking the room If I had known we could not get a meal at the hotel I would have booked alternative accommodation." (3304429428)
The grounds were very nice.
We could not get into the restaurant for dinner as it was fully booked. We were taken by car to an alternative where the food and service were both very poor and we had to wait over half an hour for a lift out to the restaurant, which had been pre-booked, and a similar time for our journey. back.
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David ( Mature couple)
from Leamington spa , United Kingdom;GB on April 17, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"On-line booking was essential as I booked the room from my house in Baghdad." (3304467283)
Old-Worlde character
Facilities in room were set up for one person, not two
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Lee ( Solo business traveller)
from Portslade , United Kingdom;GB on April 8, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Real Old english charm about the Hotel, excellent service. Shame about the little things, like no remote for the TV and the shabby appearance of the walls." (3304457146)
Lovely Setting a really destressing location.
Room could have done with the walls painting.
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Graham ( Mature couple)
from Tavistock , United Kingdom;GB on March 23, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Overall, very welcoming. Good food and a great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant." (2956765)
Warm and comfortable room.
We found the bed hard and the layout of the bathroom poor. The large modern bowl type sink and its frame were too large for the bathroom.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on March 22, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"A wedding was being held in the venue at the same time - we needed a code to leave the car park. There was no TV in the bar area" (3304245551)
Setting and the staff
Cleanliness - tatty carpets, bits of food crumbs and dust under cabinets.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 21, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"I was disappointed with the dinner in the restaurant on saturday evening. Why no vegatables? we are all being encouraged to eat 5 portions plus a day.... Meat was excellent." (3304331348)
Loved the modern style room
needed a mirror near an electric point for drying hair - also the mirror above the sink in bathroom too far away to use for shaving.
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Georgina ( Young couple)
from Henbury , United Kingdom;GB on March 9, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"excellent service at breakfast, very welcoming and friendly staff." (3304080240)
fantastic location. Lovely clean and spacious room.
The receptionist on arrival didnt let us know the code for the gate.
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Rebecca ( Group of adult friends)
from South croydon , United Kingdom;GB on March 8, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Very tranquil and relaxing. Personal touches made all the difference e.g. complimentary course at dinner. The food in the restaurant was lovely and the spa etc wasn't too busy. I would really recommend this hotel for a relaxing weekend break. The grounds are beautiful too." (3304051418)
Clean rooms and friendly staff
none
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Birmingham , United Kingdom;GB on March 8, 2006
the historic building part
the bedroom decoration was in need of some attention
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 2, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"A great place for a break from the stresses of life,relaxing atmosphere and a real historic feel. really handy for the town of stratford too! great place to impress the other half!" (3304302809)
modern fresh rooms combined with the old fashioned charm of the building.
as with other reviews some wear in places in the carpets but it does not detract from the overall experience.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 1, 2006
Service in the hotel restaurant was excellent with friendly attentive waiters and waitresses
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Gary ( Mature couple)
from Birmingham , United Kingdom;GB on February 25, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Had a wonderful time, excellent facilities and pleasant surroundings." (3304199321)
The hotel was everything a country manor house should be. Relaxed atmosphere, good food, good leisure facilities.
Disappointed hotel could not accommodate us for an evening meal on day of arrival despite us arriving before 4pm.
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Steven ( Young couple)
from Swinfen , United Kingdom;GB on February 22, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Would have like to have been shown the main buliding bedrooms. Great stay good staff, well maintained and character buildings" (3304262851)
food and service
hot tub
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Edward ( Mature couple)
from Biggleswade , United Kingdom;GB on February 20, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"We found the hotel very welcoming. The facilities, (Spa), were very clean and un-crowded. We feel that a jacuzzi style hot-tub would be a welcome enhancement in the spa area. There was adequate parking with good access to the hotel. The meals were of a very good quality with a good range & variety of dishes. The staff ensured that we were not wanting for anything, always attentative and polite." (3304155407)
Very comfortable room with very attaractive outlook over the hotel lawns and gardens.
Softer closing doors in corridors next to accommodation.
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Ginny ( Young couple)
from Leamington spa , United Kingdom;GB on February 11, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Wonderful. Young Receptionist was lovely. Will definately go back and stay again" (3304226001)
They upgraded us - it was fantastic!!!!!
None - it was all great (although they forgot the towels in the room ! oops!
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Cheadle , United Kingdom;GB on February 1, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent hotel, great spa facilities, good food. Ideal base to explore the immediate area." (3304088886)
Excellent accommodation, very friendly staff
Room decoration needs updating - carpets worn. Bar drink selection poor and expensive.
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Leanne ( Young couple)
from Boreham , United Kingdom;GB on January 18, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent, friendly service. Delicious food in a wonderful historic setting. A great place to visit for a relaxing weekend away." (2926446)
Very attractive, peaceful setting. Traditional decoration of rooms in keeping with the period of the property.
Better soundproofing of rooms with thicker walls.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 9, 2006
Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel, Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon - Reviews & Ratings"We had a fantastic time, the staff were very obliging, keen to help us out with any queries that we had. They made us a special breakfast when we managed to miss the times that were allocated for breakfast and took great care of us." (3304748536)
The bed was incredibly comfortable!!
There were a few spiders in the bathroom
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on December 15, 2005
Food was excellent
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Rob ( Young couple)
from Derby , United Kingdom;GB on December 13, 2005
fantastic old building superb staff
food good pricey but overcooked
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Room a bit too hot