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

Pros:
Beautiful location
Attentive staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Uncomfortable room quality
High entertainment prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
The room was not clean with dead flies on the windowsill and dirty mirrors.
Service
9.61
Staff were attentive and eager to help during our stay.
Location
9.15
The hotel is located in a beautiful area with stunning grounds.
Room Quality
6.6
The room had an uncomfortable mattress and poor lighting.
Amenities
9.13
Overall amenities were adequate, but some areas were in need of maintenance.
Value for Money
7.59
Entertainment pricing was perceived as expensive, not providing good value.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Food during the NYE party was amazing given the mass preparation.
Overall Experience
9.11
A mixed stay with great entertainment but several room-related issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:17

Property Description

Historical Charm and Modern Comforts

Originally a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, Coombe Abbey now stands as a luxurious 4-star hotel offering a unique blend of historical charm and modern comforts. The elegant rooms, adorned with historical artifacts, provide a glimpse into the past while ensuring a comfortable stay with amenities like free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Fine Dining and Unique Experiences

Indulge in a culinary experience at the hotel's à la carte restaurant, offering a changing Sunday lunch menu and delightful afternoon tea at the Garden Bar. For a truly unforgettable experience, immerse yourself in a magnificent medieval banquet held every weekend. Coombe Abbey also hosts themed events, ranging from murder mysteries to ghost tours, ensuring there's always something exciting to look forward to.

Picturesque Surroundings and Tranquil Ambiance

Set in 500 acres of picturesque grounds, the hotel offers stunning views of the courtyard, lawns, and tree-lined drive from every room. Whether you're exploring the beautiful surroundings or relaxing in the tranquil ambiance, Coombe Abbey promises a memorable stay filled with history and luxury.

Book your stay at Coombe Abbey now for a perfect blend of history, luxury, and unique experiences.

Important information:

Children pay for breakfast as taken.

For dining at the hotel's restaurant, prebooking is essential otherwise a dinner reservation cannot be guaranteed. Guests can use the contact details found on the Booking confirmation.

The dress code for the restaurant is smart/casual - no denim or trainers are allowed.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4119 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
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suewL3757SH Family Wanstead, Greater London, England
10
Great afternoon tea
Pros:

Wonderful afternoon tea. Thank you Ruby for making it so special

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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Simon couple je
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
10
Lovely hotel and setting
Pros:

Location was lovely.

Cons:

Room was very warm, air conditioning didn’t make any difference, needs an over haul.
Open window that help a little.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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marykV4797LW Friends getaway
2
Cheap and nasty apart from the price
Pros:

Treated my friend to afternoon tea for her birthday. Had been before so I thought I was confident that the Knights savoury would be a good choice. How disappointing. Tasteless and cheap is the only way I can describe it. The only thing that wasn't cheap was the price. Even the cheese scone was served with butter instead of cream. Whoever has decided to replace the original Knights with a cheap alternative has not done Coombe Abbey any favours. I for one will not be returning to be ripped off again.

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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I2305LKneila Business
10
Great stay
Pros:

Awesome stay at this lovely Hotel. The staff were always professional and helpful. The food was great as was the room (71) I will stay again when the opportunity arises. Thank you all for making the stay enjoyable.

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Graham couple gb
8
Enjoyed our stay in this historic hotel
Pros:

We had a lovely meal in the evening.

Cons:

Breakfast was ok. The fried egg had been stood too long and was therefore rubbery. Also the fruit near the yogurts needed some form of covering as with the doors to the conservatory open due to the hot summer weather it attracted insects

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jasbinder couple gb
6
Could have been better, if the room was more modern and light
Pros:

Nice landscaped gardens

Cons:

The rooms were too dark and badly need updating. The two rooms I booked were dark, dingy and not modern. So plugging in usb sticks etc was not easy and there was limited storage space in bathroom and room to put things.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
10
Lohnenswert
Pros:

Spannendes Hotel. Da ist viel im Gebäude vom alten Kloster (1150) integriert. Lohnt sich wirklich deshalb. Das Frühstück hat erhobene englische Qualität! Lieber mehr Geld für ein Himmelbett ausgeben (wir haben ein Upgrade bekommen). Trotz der Musik aus dem Hochzeitsfestzelt am Abend war es ein besonderes Erlebnis

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
What a place, little worn in places , History before your eyes
Pros:

The different things to see around every corner.
The wonderful building and pleasant staff.

Cons:

The carpets and rooms are a little worn and require replacing in places.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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seamus couple gb
9
Nice place to stay
Pros:

the outside grounds

Cons:

Having to pay for parking

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
8
Great saty
Pros:

Great Hotel with loads of character.

Cons:

Car park to reception bit of a hike, could be fun in the rain.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Leanne couple gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Derrion couple gb
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Lovely scenery and decor. The grounds have beautiful parks and land, lovely on a sunny day. Lots of quiet outdoor space to relax

Cons:

Very dark decor. I understood the theme but lighting was dark everywhere
Shower was broken so we had to adjust and make it work

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Dr Laryssa couple ie
10
Perfect place to stay
Pros:

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was excellent value. Strong wifi, comfortable bed, wonderful service, paying for parking was easy. The staff were very eager to please and offered all their services with a genuine smile. Make a point to see Anthony on his punting trip! He gives a lively history of the abbey and brings the place to life. We hope to come back soon!

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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thomas family_with_children gb
6
pleasant for a family day but if im honest not somewhere id rush back too
Pros:

we were upgraded the room was large and airy,

Cons:

Ive been to better kept older properties. I didn't complain because I didn't get time as I needed to leave early in the morning - the bath room was not clean the bath had someone elses hair in it - lots of it! the bath mat was mouldy the fixings on the shower were loose and a too low but I understand the height to be because of the age of the property etc, customer check in was slow

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Derek couple gb
9
Was a great from all the chain hotels
Pros:

Room was really big bed was very comfortable, everything clean .Only booked a standard double bug on arrival were told we were being upgraded because of a wedding.We were initially a bit annoyed as we’re looking for to staying in the main old building rather than newer area ,but after seeing both rooms it was a no brainer upgrade luxury family room was 3 times bigger and better,

Cons:

Nothing not to like ,weddings were going on but didnt bother us as once in room could not hear a thing .Only thing is parking 12 pounds for 24 hours booking.com had it at 10 bit naughty on top of stay if you pay top dollar

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Jennie couple gb
8
Lovely grand hotel, lovely grounds and great rooms
Pros:

The grandness of the property
The Berkeley suite was amazing
Comfortable bed
Lovely grounds and wildlife

Cons:

The barman Ismail in the garden room bar was very rude, didn’t want to converse, banging glasses around and swearing.
He needs some customer service training. This was the only part that tainted our stay and it was reported at the property.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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stephen couple gb
3
Noisy rooms, heard every Banging door, cleaning in middle of the night, lots of noise from weddings. If you want a desce
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Very poor soundproofing - kept up all night with noise from other guest and conversations and pillows were rubbish! No air con. Lack of extras at reception if you forget something don’t hold your breath.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Rodney couple gb
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee