This hotel is a hidden gem! The level of service is excellent and the food, which has an Austrian influence, is simply superb. The hotel is a Victorian mansion run by the owners Peter and Nita Hauser. Nita is front of house and Peter with Lorna, Nita's sister, the chefs. Our choice is always small, high quality hotels with excellent... more

For the past 20 years this has been our favourite watering hole. Its a shame that it's nearly 200 miles to get to it, but that makes the anticipation of our next visit all the more enjoyable. This tranquil oasis in the beautiful county of Dorset is a heaven to escape to from the rat race. Hospitality is excellent, always... more

Paying almost GBP 300 (plus drinks) for dinner, bed and breakfast, our expectations were very high. Unfortunately, the hotel was disappointing in some areas and the exceedingly warm welcome could not eradicate the shortcomings. Our room was very comfortable but the lack of blinds on the bathroom window and the almost blocked drains in the washbasins were irritating. We also... more

The only review I'd seen of this rather unusual country hotel, run by Austrians but with essentially French cuisine, was on Trip Advisor and it was extremely positive. It was enough to persuade me to book a night there, which includes dinner and breakfast. They don't do B&B, if you stay there it's both to enjoy the glorious setting and... more

We?ve been coming to Stock Hill for years and I suppose it is sheer selfishness that has prevented us from reporting on just how good this Country House Hotel actually is. It?s probably due to the secret need to protect such a haven when you finally discover one. Arriving at Stock Hill House is more like coming home than ?checking... more