The French Partridge,

Hotels
8.5 (349 reviews)
Newport Pagnell Road , Northampton , gb

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Great food
Cons:
Spa charges extra
Rooms could use updates
Some minor service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
The room was clean and tidy.
Service
9
Extremely helpful and kind host; great staff.
Location
9
Perfect location for commuting to Milton Keynes.
Room Quality
8
Comfortable beds and tasteful decoration.
Amenities
7.5
Spa treatments are additional and some rooms are a bit dated.
Value for Money
8.5
Well priced with great value for the quality.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast was delightful and the restaurant food was fantastic.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a very pleasant and relaxing stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:57

Property Description

Garden Oasis Retreat

Luxurious Accommodations: The French Partridge offers elegant 4-star rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and comfortable bedding.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of international cuisines at our on-site restaurant, with options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and gluten-free guests.

Convenient Location: Located just a short distance from popular attractions like Milton Keynes Bowl and Bletchley Park, The French Partridge is the perfect base for exploring Northamptonshire.

Experience comfort and convenience at The French Partridge - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 349 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Richard couple gb
9
Clean and convenient for our stay.
Pros:

Pretty much everything. Food in the restaurant was good value and plenty of it. Breakfast was fine.

Cons:

Bed mattress was a bit tired and ‘gutless’.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
martyn couple gb
6
Pros:

Nice location and staff were so accommodating and pleasant.

Cons:

The exterior isn't very appealing and could do with a spruce up.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Frances couple gb
9
Attentive staff. Good value for money. Lovely surroundings.
Pros:

Beautiful building.
Good parking

Cons:

Toilet wasn’t working fully.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
E
Emma-jane couple gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Very nicei
Pros:

Breakfast spot on.no problems with the room.thanks

Cons:

Carpet in the bedroom would be better

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful stay in a listed building
Pros:

I stayed at The French Partridge for work and had such a lovely stay.
Tony and the team were incredibly welcoming and friendly. They genuinely made me feel like I was coming “home” at the end of each day.
Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. The team were attentive throughout my stay and always popping back to top up teas and coffees, which was such a nice touch.
The food was fantastic too. I’d highly recommend the Seared Duck.
The hotel itself is a listed heritage building, so it has plenty of character and charm. If you are looking for somewhere polished and ultra-modern, this probably is not it, but if you appreciate historic buildings, good people and a warm atmosphere, it is a really special place to stay.
Quiet, comfortable and full of personality. Thank you so much for having me.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
S
Steven couple gb
8
Great food, nice room and very friendly staff. Will be back.
Pros:

When booking we asked to check-in a little early, which was tentatively agreed. Our journey was very quick and when we arrived (very early) they could still accommodate us without fuss (we were quite happy to wait). All the staff without exception were either pleasant or extremely friendly, and we were made very welcome. Attention was just the right level of care. The evening meal was superb value, and all the food was both hot and freshly cooked. Breakfast was well presented and obviously freshly cooked. Plenty of parking space, and a characterful room with nice large clean bathroom.

Cons:

Though enjoyable (and two happy guests) the hotel didn't quite shine. Chef a bit over-enthusiastic with the black pepper on everything at breakfast. Walls in the bar area were not clean, and there were a few obvious cobwebs in the windows of the bedroom. Gaps in the bar flooring area might have been a problem had one of us been wearing sharper heels, but this visit it was flat soles thankfully. An otherwise very tidy and well appointed hotel not quite living up to first impressions BUT still an excellent stay, and would (will) stay again. Observations, rather than complaints.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
P
Pauline couple gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff, characterful property.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
9
Visit to Silverstone
Pros:

Good location. Quiet and peaceful.

Cons:

Bed was a little soft. Pillows and duvet appeared to be feather / down would have liked a non allergenic option. Shower was a little difficult to control and water built up in the tray.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
P
Pippa solo_traveller es
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

Beautiful building and my room was large and very comfortable with an ample bathroom. Sunday lunch was exceptional!

Cons:

A lot of stairs and no lift, but it's a 500 year old building so understandable

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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sarah couple gb
7
Nice for Overnight Stay
Pros:

The welcome we had was very warm and bags carried up the 3 flights of stairs to our room. The building is old and characterful which is something we prefer over modern hotels. Room was large with a large en-suite bathroom. Nice breakfast but had to pre-order the night before. Nice bar area. Only had a cheese board for our meal but this was plentiful and well presented.
Lots of on site parking.

Cons:

The shower was very difficult to get the water temperature right - it is one of those showers over the bath that is attached to the taps and it was difficult to adjust the hot and cold taps to get the right temperature, it seemed to be either too hot or too cold and I couldn't seem to adjust the direction or height of the shower head.
It just felt a little tired and in need of a little bit of TLC.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly!
Nice location!
Good value!

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
I
Ian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
S
Steven couple gb
6
Won’t return, would stay but definitely won’t eat
Pros:

Nice overall, dated but ok.

Cons:

Shocking overcooked food, a real shame, mixed grill £23 inedible,

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
8
A nice short stay in a lovely Old World setting.
Pros:

Tony and Hubert were very welcoming hosts.
The room and bathroom were pleasant if a little on the traditional side but adequate for our two night stay. We liked the old world air of the accommodation and felt comfortable with everything. Parking there was a dream with loads of space available !

Cons:

The evening meal was a disappointment in terms of choice but we found something we liked. The only real issue was the amount of salt used which was unnecessary in our opinion - the breakfast bacon also affected by salt ! Probably would go somewhere else to eat if we returned in the future.
We did mention all this to Hubert at the time.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
10
A beautiful, quiet and spacious hotel with fabulous service
Pros:

Beautiful bedroom, very large and comfortable
The food in the restaurant was really tasty
The location was beautiful and there were lots of places throughout the hotel and outside for fabulous photos. I was getting married locally and it was the perfect venue to get ready beforehand too.

Cons:

There wasn't any room service during the day as there are minimal staff but they are very courteous and go above and beyond to provide everything that they can.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Can't find a fault

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee