The Elvetham Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2531 reviews)
Hartley Wintney , Farnborough , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Gorgeous location
Friendly staff
Beautiful grounds
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Noise disturbances
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Several reviews mentioned unclean rooms and hair found in bedding.
Service
9.55
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.59
Praise for the gorgeous location and peaceful setting.
Room Quality
7.54
Inconsistent reviews with some rooms described as ordinary and noisy.
Amenities
9.07
Amenities suitable for a country house hotel, with beautiful grounds.
Value for Money
8.03
Some complaints regarding the room quality relative to the price.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food was noted as superb, though choices limited in festive season.
Overall Experience
9.05
Reviews indicate a generally positive experience, though with noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:37

Property Description

Historic Victorian Mansion
Experience the charm of The Elvetham, a 19th-century Victorian Mansion with a rich history dating back to Tudor times. Nestled in 35 acres of picturesque gardens, this enchanting property offers a unique stay in North Hampshire.

Luxurious Bedrooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in one of our 92 individually styled bedrooms, each offering a blend of historic character and modern comforts. From en-suite bathrooms to smart TVs, we ensure a relaxing stay with all the essential amenities at your fingertips.

Explore Local Attractions and Activities
Discover the quaint village of Hartley Wintney, local shops, pubs, and scenic walks in the Hampshire countryside. With attractions like West Green House and Legoland Windsor nearby, there's no shortage of entertainment options for our guests.

Experience the elegance and history of The Elvetham. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note the extra bed price does not include breakfast for the additional guest in the room.

The credit card used to make the booking will need to be processed at check-in and an additional authorization will be taken.

The Room images shown are designed to give guests an idea of the room type booked. Each room is unique and may vary from the actual picture shown. Please contact the hotel if you would like further information.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per stay 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

8.5
Based on 2531 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Oliver solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Nicolas couple fr
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Decebal family_with_children gb
7
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple gb
10
Lovely relaxed weekend stay whilst we attended goodwood festival of speed
Pros:

Room was great, outdoor space was lovely and a great 5k loop for an evening stroll

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Gisela couple de
10
Ein schönes Erlebnis
Pros:

Alles -die Umgebung - das Hotel selbst - das Personal ist äusserst zuvorkommend und freundlich - die Wünsche werden erfüllt 🙏
Wir hatten eine traumhafte Suite mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick - am Abend wirden wir im Restaurant mit einem schönen Abendessen verwöhnt- wir hatten Halbpension gebucht und die Karte für Halbpension war umfangreich

Alles super!

Cons:

Es gab nichts was uns nicht gefallen hat!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children ae
10
Beautiful surroundings and a heap of history, friendly staff and great food
Pros:

An amazing location, set in spacious green gardens and woodland, with a beautiful setting. Loads of outdoor space for the children to enjoy. A nice bar with terrace to sit and enjoy evening drinks and snacks. Breakfast was excellent, a reasonable sized buffet with lots of choices and excellent quality produce.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Grounds are beautiful, lovely building.

Cons:

Bed was small and hard. Limited tea tray, no extras in the bathroom. We ate in the restaurant (we are a party of 8) all the starters arrived except my husbands. We ordered a red wine and they bought a fortified wine which was more like a port.
Loud music at 1am,no phone in room so had to call from mobile. They did sort the noise out.
Lots of cobwebs and generally not very clean.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Marian solo_traveller pl
9
Weekend stay
Pros:

Huge gardens and amazing architecture .

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Laura couple ie
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Love place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Candice couple gb
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Kostjacer solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Trevor solo_traveller gb
8
Wedding Venue
Pros:

Easy to get to and superb location with old world charm.

Cons:

The restaurant service was a little slow.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Fantastic / just fix the slightly tired rooms for an exceptional rating.
Pros:

Fantastic historical building with great grounds. Young staff on duty were without exception a study in great customer care and service.

Cons:

Room was tired, a lot of mould in the bathroom,

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Nichol solo_traveller gb
6
Should be so much better if it was run well.
Pros:

Grounds were well maintained.

Cons:

This place should be absolutely incredibly but, sadly, it's clearly being managed poorly and suffers as a consequence. The building and surroundings are amazing, the rooms are pretty good though are showing signs of neglect but the restaurant is shocking. The menu was very poor and what was delivered was even worse. No chef has been involved in creating anything tempting and, as a consequence, what the employed chefs deliver barely meets harvester standards.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
6
Could be great if any kind of serious effort was put into sorting out the dismal levels of service
Pros:

Beautiful property

Cons:

Arrival at reception poor. Lad gave us iPad told us to sign it. Said our room was in the stables that was it.
When I worked in hotels we asked about dinner, passed on breakfast times, asked for a swipe of a credit card so we could charge to the room. Apparently now this is not the case.
We went to the bar and ordered wine and sandwiches. I ordered some nuts to have whilst waiting for food they didn’t arrive. When our sandwiches arrived I said don’t worry about the nuts but can you make sure I am not charged for them. On check out I checked they were still there. When I explained the receptionist took this from the bill no apology was given.
When we had sandwiches we watched staff serve drinks from trays yet ignore dirty tables full of glasses. We even watched two male staff move a table to another area and leave the glasses on another table full of glasses.
Feel as the there was a lack of management and customer service throughout.
Breakfast products were fairly average and service again chaotic. One waitress continually filled a tray to over flowing then went looking for a male colleague to carry. If she filled the tray less and took it to the kitchen I’m sure the job would be done quicker and better.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
7
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Nick extended_group gb
8
Historic location; great buildings and garden and helpful staff.
Pros:

Architecture ++!

Cons:

We were only able to stay one night. It is a great hotel.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple nz
9
Special place steaped in history.
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful building and grounds. Our room was in the stables which was outside of the main building. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Lovely dinner in the restaurant (not included but very reasonably) and excellent breakfast which was included. Sat outside in the summer evening in the garden with a cocktail and it felt magical!

Cons:

The bathroom could be updated but was fine.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee