Mill On The Soar by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.8 (1080 reviews)
Coventry Rd, Broughton Astley , Broughton Astley , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Noise issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Multiple mentions of cleanliness but issues with dirty windows and poor food hygiene.
Service
8.8
Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.8
Convenient location noted in several reviews, good for diving.
Room Quality
7.3
Old and tired rooms, issues with noise from water pumps and poor heating.
Amenities
7.8
Restaurant nearby but some complaints about food quality.
Value for Money
8.3
Considered good value by many guests despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
6.3
Numerous complaints about the quality of food, particularly in the pub.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall experience is decent, but significant issues with noise and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:41

Property Description

Tranquil Countryside Escape

Riverside Retreat: Explore 5 acres of picturesque Leicestershire countryside with 2 rivers and a fishing lake.

Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy a large garden with a children's playground, perfect for little ones to play while you relax.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in fine cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the well-stocked bar with a variety of wines and spirits.

Experience a serene getaway at Mill On The Soar, where nature meets comfort and culinary delights await. Book now for a memorable stay amidst the beauty of Broughton Astley.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1080 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 6.3
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Adam couple gb
6
OK, but noisy
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Good Location, Good pub adjacent . Comfy Beds

Cons:

The annex building appears to have been constructed with macerator waste pumps for toilet and sinks. This are clearly quite old an noisy now. The vibration of these could be heard right throughout the building. Anyone using the toilet late evening, through the night, in the morning sent reverberating sounds that would wake you up (even if a couple of rooms away).
The facilities are clean, but rooms starting to look a bit tired.
You get what you pay for......but the noise would put me off returning.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
P
Penni solo_traveller fr
7
Value for money. A happy atmosphere
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
K
Kim family_with_children gb
6
Convenient would probably stay again but thinks it could be more organised and comfortable
Pros:

Convenient Location….was good for what we needed.
Friendly staff

Cons:

Booked a room for a family of 4 but when we arrived room only had one bed, went to reception to inform them and was told yes but there is a sofa bed! …..although it hadn’t been set up ready for our arrival and was no bedding for it, staff did rectify the problem and tried to find what was needed and was sorted in around 20 minutes but also only had 2 towels between the 4 of us until the 2nd day and had to share the pillows from the main bed as told no extra pillows. Bed was very hard.

Breakfast was ok but not very organised
1st day Cereals but no milk and green/furry fruit in fruit bowl. 2nd day glasses
but no juice.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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GERALD couple gb
7
Will probably stay here again but not in room 7.
Pros:

The staff were brilliant, engaging without over familiarity.

Cons:

We didn't get room 7 which we were given before and was a nightmare for my wife. She was kept awake by the incessant on / off of a pump somewhere above our ceiling. Lovely place but needs modernisation of the heating and plumbing.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
C
Carla solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Roberts solo_traveller gb
8
Value for money and very local to my final destination.
Pros:

Breakfast was adequate but not exceptional. Staff were friendly and helpful
Evening meal was to a high standard.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia couple gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyable
Pros:

The accommodation was excellent clean and every one needs

Cons:

Two chairs

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Sally family_with_children gb
8
We had a comfortable one night stay.
Pros:

The room was spacious, there was a fan (which was welcome in this current heatwave), an iron and ironing board in room. The bed was very comfortable too.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Howard couple gb
7
Good location, pleasant place to be, quiet room, plenty of parking, good breakfast
Pros:

Nice comfortable room and good restaurant

Cons:

Section of false eyelash in one of the towels
Very poor water pressure through taps and shower

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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moira couple gb
8
Pros:

WELL EQUIPPED ROOM WITH COMFORTABLE BED.
REASONABLY PRICED FOOD IN RESTAURANT.
AN ENJOYABLE STAY.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
4
In overall terms, the 'Mill on the soar' was tired and in need of a good general facelift.
Pros:

Mattress comfortable. IPA was good. Reception team pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

Bedroom decor mediocre and fading. Breakfast overall disappointing. Tables in main eating area not well cleaned. Seating cushioning picked at and spilling out.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
6
Fine, and served its purpose, but accommodation slightly disappointing.
Pros:

Good location - a nice setting near the river, and convenient for where I needed to be the day after my stay. Close to the main road, but wasn't affected by road noise. Staff were friendly, service was efficient and food was fine and good value.

Cons:

There was some persistent noise in my room overnight from some sort of plumbing / pump. I didn't find it a huge issue but a light sleeper probably would have found it disturbing.
Room and grounds were a little run down. The room was clean but really needs redecorating / updating and a better wifi signal. The grounds were a little untidy. With a bit of refurbishment and maintenance, this could be a fantastic place but it's not meeting its potential at the moment.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
G
Geoff family_with_children gb
8
Decent and enjoyable but not luxurious
Pros:

Good access and clean facilities

Cons:

Overall impression was a little worn out

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
G
Geoff family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Room Bathroom Breakfast and Food at Night too

Cons:

As we didn't have a car we tried to walk up to Broughton Astley but the grass verge was too small and traffic was coming down so we turned around and came back to Mill and just chilled out. As we was there for a funeral on the Wednesday afternoon Which wasn't The Mills fault

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
2
Would not recommend.
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Room was dirty with thick dirt on windows, radiators and floors.
Area outside window was covered in rubbish.
Water flow from shower was low and lukewarm warm.
Restaurant was short of staff with long wait to be served. Part of order was missed, other food was cold and only delivered after complaints.
Steak was very overcooked and not edible. Money was refunded after complaining but we didn’t eat there the 2nd night. Original booking said breakfast included but made to pay in the morning.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Eva Birgitta Marie couple se
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Geeta couple gb
3
Room was dirty, smelled and wasn't comfortable. Picture on Booking.com wasn't a reflection of room
Pros:

The location was good, easy to get to

Cons:

The room was not clean. Bathroom smelled mouldy, there was mould in the bathroom. It was really dirty. The carpet wasn't clean and there was mould and dust everywhere in the room The wardrobe doors we unsafe and hard to open and close. Overall, really dissatisfied.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee