The Slaughters Manor House
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The Slaughters Manor House, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HP, United Kingdom
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The Slaughters Manor House · Lower Slaughter, United Kingdom
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Expert Review: The Slaughters Manor House
The Slaughters Manor House, a Michelin Key Selected property nestled in the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter in the Cotswolds, offers guests a luxurious and serene escape with its blend of 17th-century charm and contemporary elegance.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for The Slaughters Manor House is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently rating it as "Very Good" to "Excellent". Booking.com shows a "Very Good" rating of 8.2 based on 310 reviews, with high scores for location (9.3), cleanliness (8.7), comfort (8.6), and staff (8.5). Other platforms also reflect similar high praise, with Hotels.com showing an "Excellent" 8.8 rating and Agoda indicating an average of 8.5 from verified group travelers. The sentiment is consistently that of a delightful and memorable luxury stay.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud several aspects of The Slaughters Manor House:
- Location: The idyllic and quiet setting in Lower Slaughter, a quintessential Cotswolds village, is a major draw.
- Service & Staff: The staff receives frequent praise for being incredible, friendly, accommodating, attentive, and going "over and above" for guests.
- Design & Ambiance: The beautiful house and grounds, featuring a blend of heritage features like a wood-turned staircase and ornate ceilings with modern touches, create a chic and relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoy the fine antique decorations, roaring fires, and well-maintained gardens, which include a croquet lawn and tennis court.
- Dining: The superb food, particularly the delicious cooked breakfasts and high-class meals, is a recurring highlight.
- Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are appreciated conveniences.
3. Room Quality
The 19 bedrooms, split between the main house and a converted stable block, are beautifully furnished and individually designed for luxury and comfort. Rooms in the main house often retain individual styling, while those in the stable block may be more up-to-date. Guests report very comfortable and spacious rooms, with amenities such as flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and private bathrooms. Some rooms boast luxurious freestanding baths or four-poster beds. Welcome additions include homemade biscuits, mineral water, L'Occitane skincare and bath lotions, slippers, fluffy robes, and Vispring beds. Specific room types range from Classic Double Rooms (291 sq ft/27 sqm) to Suites (431 sq ft/40 sqm) and Garden Rooms (603 sq ft/56 sqm), with some Garden Rooms featuring access to private gardens.
4. Dining Experience
The Slaughters Manor House boasts an award-winning restaurant, Sixteen58, which holds a 3 AA rosette rating. The restaurant features an elegant, modern décor resembling a contemporary orangery, with crisp white table linen complementing original stonework. The skilled chefs create tantalizing menus using high-quality, regionally sourced, and freshly foraged ingredients, with wine selections expertly matched by the sommelier.
Breakfast is highly praised, with guests describing it as "exceptionally delicious" and "top notch," offering a wide range of options including full English, vegetarian, vegan, smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, cereals, fruits, and freshly baked croissants. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The hotel also offers lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and lighter bites served in the bar and lounges. Children are welcome in the restaurant until 8:00 PM, with a special "Garden Menu for V.I.L.P" or smaller portions from the adult menu available.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at The Slaughters Manor House consistently receive outstanding feedback. Guests frequently describe the team as "friendly," "accommodating," "attentive," and "incredible." Staff members, including specific mentions of Jacky, Sophie, and Jack, are noted for working "over and above" for guests. The hospitality contributes significantly to the relaxed and comfortable vibe of the hotel.
6. Location & Accessibility
The Slaughters Manor House is ideally situated in Lower Slaughter, a beautiful Cotswolds village that offers a quiet and idyllic escape. It is within walking distance of local attractions like The Old Mill Museum and offers easy access to other popular Cotswolds towns such as Upper Slaughter, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Moreton-in-Marsh. The center of Cheltenham is about a 30-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on-site.
For accessibility, the hotel has four ground-floor rooms in the Coach House, one of which (Magnolia) is designed for less-abled access. While the main reception has nine steps, wheelchair access to the restaurant is available via a patio on the right side of the building. Assistance dogs are welcome in the lounges.
7. Value & Pricing
Guests generally perceive The Slaughters Manor House as "a little expensive but worth it." The average room rate has been noted around £258.96 GBP in the past month. While it offers a luxurious stay, it's considered to provide exceptional value for money compared to the average hotel room price in Lower Slaughter. Double rooms start around £230 and include breakfast.
8. Common Complaints
While feedback is largely positive, a few minor recurring issues have been mentioned:
- Breakfast Service: One guest noted that the breakfast experience "could be improved (slow service and just average quality)," although many others praised the breakfast highly.
- Restaurant Closures: The formal restaurant is closed for lunch and dinner on Sundays and Mondays. However, breakfast is still served, and guests can dine at their sister property, The Slaughters Country Inn, just across the road.
- No Streaming Services: One review from late 2023 mentioned the lack of streaming services on the TVs.
- Accessibility for Main Building: The main reception and some lounges in the main building are not wheelchair accessible, requiring alternative routes for dining.
- Pet Restrictions: While pet-friendly, dogs cannot have full hotel access to public areas like the main restaurant or lounges, and giant breeds are not accommodated.
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Points to Consider
- •While feedback is largely positive, a few minor recurring issues have been mentioned:
Google Reviews
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Recent Guest Reviews
David Sisson
Dear Hotel Manager Firstly, we would like to acknowledge that the room itself was well presented in layout and design, and we appreciated the private garden space. However, we were disappointed to find that certain areas of the suite were visibly dusty and not cleaned to the standard one would reasonably expect from a premium room offering. Our principal concern relates to the level of service r...
Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.<br><br>I have been unable to locate a reservation under the name David Sisson in our system. It may be that the booking was made under a different n...
Edward Breadner
Beautiful hotel in a lovely, quiet area of the Cotswolds. Staff were excellent. We were particularly impressed with the restaurant staff, both at the morning and the evening service. Loved the hotel and the room. It's always nice when it feels like a privilege to stay somewhere, and The Slaughters certainly gave us this feeling.
Response from the owner
Edward, thank you for your five star review it was a pleasure to read. It was a privilege to have you choose us. We hope to welcome you back soon. David & team.
Maurice De Vincentis
Stay away from this place. Two coffees and two teas £33. What an absolute rip. Don’t mind paying a little overs but to be ripped off. DO NOT RECOMMEND. I absolutely dispute your reply, in fact we were never offered a menu nor were item pricing displayed. Premium products?????? Please stop embarrassing yourselves!
Response from the owner
We’re sorry to hear this was your experience. We never want guests to feel unhappy or surprised by what they’ve paid. Our pricing is based on premium products and service, and is visible at the point ...
Rhys
Amazing break with a beautiful room. Special mentions go to Jamie and Sharon who provided such an amazing service and for looking after our two boys, with all of their requests. Jamie also served us with Afternoon tea upon arrival, impeccable service. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, buys had their two beds made up and enjoyed the cookies. Excellent location.
R C
My family and I came for morning coffee today having lived in a local village for years but never ventured inside We certainly won’t be doing it again anytime soon The service was frostier than a cold day in the arctic. We couldn’t have been made to feel Less welcomed or wanted. The amount of times we were told we would need to leave before the afternoon tea people arrived bordered on harassment...
Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your visit felt unwelcoming, that is certainly not the impression we aim to give, especially to local guests....
Dav Hughes
Latest visit, not great. Stay away from the savoury afternoon tea. £30 for chunks of bread, piccalilli and some cheese. AND when you query where the rest of it is… “Oh. We’ve changed the menu”. Location itself is however sublime
Response from the owner
Hi Dave, Thank you for your review, I was somewhat taken-aback to read your feedback as our Savoury Afternoon tea is listed on the menu as Savoury Afternoon Tea, Cured meats, cheese, pickles, pork pie...
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