The Five Arrows Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (357 reviews)
High Street, Waddesdon , Waddesdon , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent food quality
Great location
Cons:
Some issues with room quality
Overpriced for some guests
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Overall feedback shows that cleanliness is satisfactory but some reviews mention poor room condition.
Service
9.15
Many reviews highlight the staff being friendly and helpful, with specific praise for service.
Location
9.19
The hotel location is frequently noted as excellent for visiting local attractions.
Room Quality
8.14
Some guests mentioned issues with noise and room cleanliness.
Amenities
8.67
Amenities are generally appreciated, though some details are missing.
Value for Money
7.63
Several reviews indicate that the pricing is considered high for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Food received consistent praise for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall satisfaction is good, with highlighted issues but enjoyed stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 22:07

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel at the Gates of Waddesdon Manor
The Five Arrows, a Grade II listed boutique hotel, offers 16 unique bedrooms, a top-notch restaurant, and a remarkable wine selection. The French Renaissance-style chateau, built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, boasts original Victorian features and access to the stunning Waddesdon Manor grounds.

Exquisite Dining and Wine Selection
Indulge in the seasonal A La Carte menu at The Five Arrows restaurant, showcasing fresh local ingredients and a wide array of Rothschild guest wines.

Charming Accommodations and Amenities
Each room features a luxury en-suite bathroom with premium toiletries, tea/coffee facilities, and an LCD smart TV. Guests can enjoy meals in the beautiful garden and benefit from complimentary ground tickets for Waddesdon Manor.

To experience luxury and history at its finest, book your stay at The Five Arrows today.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 357 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
9
Wadds not to like!
Pros:

The location is great if you are attending a function at Waddesdon Manor, it's just a five minute walk down the road.

The hotel is nice, with a bar, restaurant and plenty of parking, including a couple of EV charging points.

Our room overlooked the back garden and was a bit on the small side and warm in the evening (they provided a fan, which was helpful). Room had tea/coffee tray, a Dyson hairdryer, small wardrobe, window seat, clock radio, iron & board. The power shower was very nice and a night light for the bathroom is a nice touch.

Breakfast is cereal, pastries, porridge and various cooked plates (eggs all ways) with hot and cold drinks. You are asked to fill in a breakfast form for the following morning, giving an indication of time of eating and what you would like.

We ate in the restaurant on Saturday evening. I'd recommend booking as it was busy. Food was nice if a bit pricey.

The garden was lovely, a nice place to have a drink.

All of the staff were helpful and very friendly.

Cons:

Personally, I'd like blackout curtains.

If you are coming from the car park a more visible sign for the reception would be good as it's not in the main building. Like so many people, we went to the bar as the sign on the door said 'Entrance'.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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VALERIE • couple • gb
8
Extra staff required to manage bar/restaurant etc
Pros:

Lovely atmosphere.
Staff excellent. Worked very hard.

Cons:

Staffing could be better. More required.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful location
Pros:

The room was excellent, staff were all really friendly and helpful. Beautiful location. Entry to the Manor house was a good bonus.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
8
Comfortable retreat
Pros:

The property is a beautiful old building with character.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed the one night we stayed
Pros:

Location was excellent for Waddesdon Manor

Cons:

Hotel wasn't very well manned. Finding staff to check in and out was a problem and I had to look around the hotel a couple of times to find someone

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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RACHAEL • couple • gb
10
Definitely stay again and happy to recommend to anyone visiting the manor.
Pros:

Well run hotel.
Comfortable, clean room, plenty of hot water/tea and coffee/ nice toiletries.
Good quality food and excellent service. Small bar area but nice and cosy. Pretty garden with seating. Great location for walking to The Manor. Free entry too with the hotel.

Cons:

Traffic noise at the front loud but secondary glazing in place to help.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Lee • family_with_children • gb
10
Amazing stay, amazing staff, amazing location. Thank you to all :)
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lots of character and friendly staff
Pros:

Lots of character and friendly staff. Weather was awful but it was cosy inside.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Gary • extended_group • gb
10
A fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend
Pros:

The friendly Staff, the food & the location. We will be returning there soon.

Cons:

The atmosphere, the great staff, food & drinks.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Bente • couple • dk
10
Pros:

Virkeligt dejligt sted

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jacksonhome • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely stay would return
Pros:

It was a lovely hotel and the rooms were comfortable and warm. The staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Would return

Cons:

The only slight complaint would be it smells a bit off putting when you go in. It smells of cooking fat and not in a good way, and I think if the kitchen got better extraction it would help.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
10
Five arrows
Pros:

Lovely hotel very comfortable and lovely staff, food was really nice

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
A beautiful place to stay with first class food and service
Pros:

It’s a very beautiful building. It’s kept very warm and cosy which can’t be easy given its listed status.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great room and great breakfast.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
10
Beautiful building, lovely stay.
Pros:

Staff were really friendly & helpful. The room although small, had everything we needed & was clean & comfortable. The shower room was clean, warm & had lovely fluffy white towels.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Mike • family_with_children • gb
8
Good staff, well trained and exceptional food. Accommodation ok.
Pros:

Reception was friendly and helpful and were then shown to our rooms, (which you don’t always get these days).
Food was exceptional and staff were knowledgeable and well trained.
We had booked a late Sunday lunch as the restaurant was closed from Sunday evening to Tuesday evening. The alcove we were given was cozy and comfortable, adding to the enjoyment of our meal.
Breakfast was available to pre-book at various time slots and was unhurried, with continental breakfast options available too.
Rooms were clean and well appointed but pillows were uncomfortable.

Cons:

The hotel is situated on the A41 with the resulting constant transit of lorries outside our window very noisy, even through the night.
This is an old building, having the benefit of secondary glazing to protect from drafts etc. but this was missing from the balcony door (room No. 4), making the room quite cold and noisy.
After our late lunch we went to sit in the bar but were told it was now closed and there was no other communal area to relax in.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Marjan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Clean, nice, cozy

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Bradbury • couple • gb
7
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee