we stayed overnight for a family party wonderful, quirky room, huge bathroom with sunken bath! very good breakfast a real treat more

Arrived at the Swynford Paddocks Hotel for a family wedding recently and was pleasently surprised. The staff on arrival were excellent, very polite and well mannored. Directed straight to our rooms on arrival and was delighted with our room, was lovely and clean, beautifully decorated and just a wonderful room for our weekend break. The wedding the following day which... more

Met friends for lunch at Swynford Paddocks but the meal did not live up to the lovely setting. Service needs to be improved and despite sending an email for the attention of the manager detailing our disappointment no response has been received to date. We will not be going back. more

My husband and I came accross Swynford Paddocks after attending a friend's wedding earlier this year. We had such a fabulous time that we returned for our anniversary. My husband, who I have to say is not always easily pleased, was delighted with our stay. Our room was delightful and the food was up to the hotel's previous high standard.... more

Nice location - shame the weather spoiled the ambience of the beautiful grounds. Grand entrance but reception had an air of indifference which lasted throughout our stay. Our room was out of the way and whilst we only had a brief stay we felt neglected with the room service tray hanging about overnight , newspaper didnt arrive etc. Bathroom was... more

Sadly when we stayed there seemed to be little direction from management. There were many, many dirty unwashed glasses on the bar. Frequently there was a lack of bar staff which lead to long waits and the bar service was sloppy. I accept the hotel was/had been busy with a conference BUT dirty glasses should not be in the view... more

We chanced upon this hotel whilst touring around East Anglia. Its rated 3* which I am becoming increasingly convinced is the highest rating. Four usually means chain and five means unfriendly. Set in beautiful grounds this is a country house hotel with style, elegance and excellent service. The rates offered were very competitive and certainly compared well with similar hotels... more

We booked Swynford Paddocks for a 60th wedding anniversary & were overwhelmed by the service we recieved. Manager Ivan & Events coordinator Charles were second to none. Neil - the events organiser was also wonderful. The staff were impeccable & showed a high level of professionalism. They were discreet & polite as we became drunker & more rowdy. The food... more

Went to a wedding at this hotel and stayed there overnight and it was fantastic - nothing wlse to say really - beautiful hotel in beautiful location and beautiful rooms. more