Fence Gate Lodge

We stayed at the Fence Gate Lodge for two nights with breakfast, and ate twice at the hotel restaurant. The rooms were extremely clean, well presented, with great bathrooms. I could not fault the service from any of the team, from the reception, housekeeping, breakfast service, to pub and restaurant staff. They were all very responsive and polite, and great ambassadors for The Fence Gate. The breakfast was great value and really tasty (home made sausages! Superb black pudding). We ate in the evening at the restaurant. The service, again, was exceptional, and they were responsive to food requirements, clearly advising where there might be an issue. When the food arrived, it was excellent and extremely tasty. The choice of wines was great. We had a family gathering of 12 people on the Sunday, and yet again, service was top rate and so professional. They looked after us very well - we had elderly people with us (with a walker) and they were very sensitive to their requirements. Again, great food, and very professional service. I could not fault them in anyway. I loved the ambience at the hotel, and restaurant / pub; casual and quirky, and very well presented. The whole team were fantastic, in fact, although the rooms were great, the service excellent, the food superb (full marks to the catering staff), the staff were so good that it makes you want to stay there again.

Stayed in room 24 the Linwood suite which was just superb. Beautiful spacious comfortable and simply divine. Attention to detail wonderful. Staff at the lodge were equally wonderful, breakfast superb as were the staff. The Fence Gate restaurant brassiere we felt the service could have been a tad more friendly and inviting. Food was good but not exceptional. Soufflé was stunning but the chicken burger was dry and mediocre which was a shame. But lovely place just didn't get that same welcoming vibe as you get at the lodge which was a shame. Don't like to be negative as we had a wonderful experience from start to finish, but honest feedback is always good for even further improvement. We would one hundred percent book again and perhaps even treat our staff now and again to a break away. We also recommend a visit to The White Swan whilst you are there. Stunning food and service! Well worth the money!

The hotel is a beautiful design and the rooms are 5 star. The bed is most comfortable ever slept in and the large walk in shower was lovely. The breakfast was extensive, tasted lovely, perfect poached eggs both mornings. The Fence Gate pub over the road is a bonus, large country pub where we had a private function with a group of friends. The staff were all lovely especially young lady on reception, think her name may have been Keeley or similar?

The hotel is beautiful and staff are so helpful and friendly. The staff care about your service and that’s very clear to see. We loved the hotel vibe and the restaurant nearby was unbelievable food. They made us feel so comfortable on our first dog holiday and nothing was a fuss to accommodate to. My dogs actually loved her stay and loved her welcome dog treat, bed and considerations made prior to our arrival for my dogs comfort!!

Lovely stay at this beautiful hotel. Breakfast was very good however the homemade granola did not get replaced. Alpen was offered as a replacement. The coffee machine was an absolute nightmare it took 6 times to get a coffee. 6 pods wasted, that said I would stay again if I was in the area.