The Five Arrows Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (344 reviews)
High Street, Waddesdon , Waddesdon , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
Overpriced for the room quality
Limited breakfast hours

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
While many reviews praise cleanliness, one mentioned a poor bathroom condition needing deep cleaning.
Service
9.15
Numerous reviews highlighted exceptional and friendly service provided by staff.
Location
9.15
Great location mentioned multiple times, with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.15
Some rooms were enjoyable, but concerns over certain rooms being poor for the price were noted.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities present, but limited mention; assumed satisfactory for hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.65
Several reviews mention feeling overpriced for the facilities and services received.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Food received positive remarks, including praise for both breakfast and dining experiences.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall experience has been positively highlighted, especially due to staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 01:15

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

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 344 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 7.65
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
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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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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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Dominic solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great room and great breakfast.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
M
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
B
Bradbury couple gb
7
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
M
Matt solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
J
Jane family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Everything about hotel was excellent
Pros:

Hotel location was excellent for visiting Waddesdon Manor staff were friendly and Helpful
Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellant food, knowledgable and helpfull staff. You could taste the fresh locally sourced ingredients in the food.

Decor was stylish and in character to age of the property with a modern twist.

Cons:

Everything was as described.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Mathieu couple gb
10
Perfect place to stay when visiting the Manor
Pros:

Good breakfast, decent size room, great location near the manor (staying at the five areows gives ypu access to the grounds and manor). Great restaurant. Reasonable price. But above all, fantastic staff. Many thanks to Sally from reception who drove us to the train station when our taxi was very late - absolute life saver !

Cons:

Breakfast is 7:30 to 9:30, which is a bit of a narrow range as we had to skip the cooking breakfast when leaving early and when we woke up a bit late. Next time!

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Wendy extended_group gb
10
A wonderful time added to by a wonderful member of staff.
Pros:

Hannah our evening dining server was an absolute diamond! We had a brilliant evening, delicious food, fine wine and Hannah was the icing on the cake.

Cons:

The mention of £7.50 extra per night as an extra bed charge was unexpected and unfathomable! The room cost was already more than ample in our opinion.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group gb
8
2025-12-01 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
8
2025-11-27 via Nuitee