The location is beautiful.Stunning infact.Unfortunately the owners seem to take on the philosophy to NOT tend to the grounds and house at ALL.Ivy growing over AND inside windows,the boathouse decaying beyond repair are some of the sad sights to see. The house was relaxed,to a degree.The children were pretty free to roam,and the staff seemed to enjoy having a house... more

Interesting is the memory of Hazelwood House, run by three women seemingly more interested in the arts and celebrity visitors than Joe Public. They were pleasant the house is charming... but lacks something else. Is it the tiny tiny meals? the no care service attitude? The setting is wonderful - the prices have shot up since they added some en... more

We came across an advert for Hazelwood house in a local brochure as an ideal place for a Cream Tea on a rainy afternoon. After getting lost a few times, and calling for directions (dont trust the sat nav!) we managed to get down the windy track in one piece. Its quite a magical site coming through the tree's to... more

I was in a bit of a fix when trying to find a place to stay and therefore unusually did not read the reviews of the hotel as it was recommended in a guide I normally always trust. I found the comments made by the previous two reviewers spot-on so let me not go over old ground. Needless to say,... more

the approach to the hotel is an indication as to what to expect - my friend nearly lost the 'undercarriage' of her car. the sitting room is pleasant but our dominant impression was of a youth hostel rather than a hotel. there is no bar, the owners and extended family are very much in evidence. my room looked out onto... more

We knew that we were going to stay in a hotel that was out of the ordinary, specifically that it was run along more relaxed lines than usual. Because we were paying £141 per night, we were expecting a reasonably good hotel, with perhaps none of the stiffness you would often find. However this was probably too relaxed for our... more