Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £15 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

8.5
Based on 3993 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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ANDREA solo_traveller it
7
Magical place with few improvements needed
Pros:

We’ve been twice there and venue is absolutely stunning. A true dive in history.
Great gardens and eating conservatory.

Cons:

Definitely not very suited to the hot summer months. The rooms were warm and not air conditioned.
Our winter experience was much better.
Some bits and details are quite tired and could use a refurb

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Stock solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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tracey solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Original features, the old grand majestic feel of the place,the grounds surrounding the hotel

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
10
We had an amazing time & a wonderful experience for our special day.
Pros:

We booked an overnight stay for our wedding anniversary. 33 years. We had a banner on the door of our room & a balloon & card inside the room. After our evening meal we were given a plate from the chief with happy anniversary written in chocolate plus some small pieces of fruit. We thought it was a lovely touch & made the stay even better. Staff were polite, friendly & nothing was too much trouble.

Cons:

We had afternoon tea to start off our celebrations. Some of it was a little bit too fancy for us & had to leave it. A little more choice for price would have been better. We still enjoyed the experience.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ross couple gb
7
Great but beware sneaky charges
Pros:

Location, design, rooms and staff were all brilliant

Cons:

The no warning automatic parking charge, 75 quid for two nights, and I don’t even drive?!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
Great but quirky hotel in a lovely setting with great staff,
Pros:

This is a lovely hotel if you like the quirky, which I do, The restaurant is really nice, relaxed dining and the staff very attentive.

Cons:

Whilst I like the period features in the room there needs to be a little more attention to the serviceability and maintenance. The wash basin Cold water flow was just a trickle and the selector for the Bath/Shower did not work so it was shower or nothing.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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P. couple gb
10
Lovely Hotel, Grounds & Ambience
Pros:

Lovely overnight stay. Faultless!

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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patricia solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Wedding venue excellent

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Nada solo_traveller gb
2
I wouldn’t come back here.
Pros:

Beautiful castle from the outside

Cons:

The room service is overpriced and absolutely disgusting. Most definitely the worst steak sandwich I’ve ever had. It’s all red and gloomy, the rooms were dusty and need updating, especially the facilities inside the room. It was extremely hot and they gave me a fan that barely even worked, I understand that since it’s a very old castle, there is no AC, but this is the 21st-century, you should have updated fans. From the inside, it’s extremely crowded a bunch of random furniture everywhere very dusty.. I ordered a cola and it was old. It wasn’t even fizzing anymore and they put it in a large beer cup. The fountain outside is extremely dirty and smelly. The plants are extremely ugly and need updating. It’s a beautiful location from outside. There is no reason why the plants should be dead or dying. Also, it’s very hard to find the elevator. Especially when you’re upstairs in your room already the exterior of the elevator is painted red like the walls so it’s impossible to find. I would like to add that the roots are extremely dark, and the light barely works, please have better lighting the bulbs are dimmed yellow so it’s impossible to see. There is a small lake around the castle. Well, it’s not really a lake. It’s just a body of water under the castle and it smells disgusting.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gnanakumar solo_traveller se
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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hazel solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mohammed couple gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful room, well furnished and very clean. Hotel lovely with many unusual features. Food, good choice of menu, well cooked and presented.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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nicola solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
5
Interesting building but tired with indifferent hotelling standards.
Pros:

Good setting, interesting building. Has a moat. Large room. Quiet. Nice garden room extension for restaurant.

Cons:

Very tired. Impossible to clean it properly. Decor is 30 years out of date. Very weird reception area that makes no sense. Vertical and horizontal access routes Thoroughly obscured by previous uses - for example there is a confessional near the lift and a pulpit up near the ceiling by reception. Weird. Telephone in room not working. Old screw holes in the walls not repaired or disguised. No air conditioning. Food very hit and miss. Offered warm white wine one night and waiter surprised I wanted it cooled. But he did it.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Paschal solo_traveller gb
9
Cons:

The only criticism I have is the fact that there are is no fridge and microwave in the room. Apart from that everything else is excellent

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sohail couple gb
1
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kyee couple gb
10
Very pleasant and relaxing
Pros:

Location was great to visit our relatives
Lovely room with a nice view. Loved walking around the grounds

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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james solo_traveller gb
6
Pleasent
Pros:

The walk around the abbey

Cons:

Comfortable bed

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Dennis Yannic couple de
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee