Excellent hotel in a quite stunning location very near bath.
I found the grounds quite beautiful with its formal gardens bronzes etc.

The friendly horses where a very big plus for my 5 year old and the evening tasting menu was superb (although the accompanying 5 or 6 glasses of wine that came with it was too generous for our constitution).

The staff were excellent and the only minor niggle was the spa which is past its best. The hotel is aware of this and is building a quite amazing looking new one.

I will definitely consider revisiting when that is completed.

If you are after a beautiful, quiet, discreet, luxurious escape into the English countryside, with greenery as far as the eye can see, then you could hardly do better than Lucknam Park. At least that’s what I’ve concluded, which is why my wife and I now make a habit of visiting the place at least once a year. True, it’s by no means cheap, and the standard rooms are not exactly spacious, but one feels truly privileged to be a guest at such a place and the Michelin-starred restaurant is excellent (albeit some might find it a little intimidating and quiet – although by no means stuffy.) The equestrian centre is classy also, as is the spa; the latter is in the process of being expanded significantly, but the hotel seems to be taking special care not to let it interfere with one's enjoyment. Overall service levels are outstanding, although the hotel’s habit of recruiting very keen young Europeans can give rise to the occasional Python-esque experience.

Don’t come here expecting a swinging time (it represents a retreat, rather than a destination vacation) but if you enjoy a complete absence of tackiness, and a feeling of what it must have been like to own your own country estate a century or so ago, Lucknam Park is certainly worth a stay.

I have stayed at Lucknam Park a few times in the last few years, most recently in 2006. I decided to cease using it as the spa needed updating, so I am delighted to hear that the spa is closing at the end of the month for a revamp. As soon as it is open, I will be there for a weekend break: fantastic food, beautifully decorated rooms (great suites) and a lovely setting. Wonderful place to try a spot of riding too.

The staff make a huge effort to make you feel at home and remember your name from the outset. They take care of all your needs and you never feel as if the hotel is crowded. It's a good place to unwind, enjoy a very civilized stay and feel taken care of.

We booked via lastminute.com for the Easter weekend. Lastminute, which can be a great way of sampling new hotels and places, did not disappoint this time around. Overall, Lucknam Park is a superb hotel in the country. Takes you back in time to a more "civilised" era and invokes a feeling of a country house party weekend. It is expensive, even for a luxury 5-star hotel in the middle of no-where - however its location is one of its greatest assets and you pay for that experience. No light pollution will dim your evening sky nor noise pollution other than birds and the crunch of gravel walks and drives assault the ears. Recommend having high tea in one of the opulently decorated reception rooms - the library for a more cosy environment and dinner. The food deserves all the accolades reaped on the chef and menu. Glorious regional and seasonal menu, expertly crafted and cooked. As for complaints, very few. It could be said that the spa and pool complex is looking somewhat tired and could with updating along. And, if offering spa treatments, it would be best for either the hotel staff to recommend booking when making your hotel reservations, or extend the spa hours and staff to be more accomodating of evening hours and weekends.