Lower Slaughter Manor in Cotswold

Excellent food and service. All delivered with impeccable timing and professional and welcoming staff. If I was to make I comment it would be that the dining room felt a little "grey" .

Was looking for somewhere special to enjoy a Valentines Dinner , remembered this place, had stayed here many years ago. Has changed in that time, the restaurant is in what was the swimming pool, but quintessentially the place is the same - a beautiful manor house. And the location is idyllic , even on a rainy February evening. The staff were excellent and we were quickly enjoying a pre dinner Mojito before sitting down to sample chef's tasting menu. Was excellent - started with oyster - what else on Valentines , and then on to a journey for our taste buds. Highly recommended !!

I took my wife for the Valentine day tasting menu. The service was excellent and food was amazing. I will definitely return for a special occasion.

We were staying at the Slaughters Inn and decided to treat ourselves to fine dining on the first night; we wished we hadn't. The surroundings were opulent and the lounge area welcoming but with only four customers in the large dinning room it did not feel so comfortable. Service was alright but not very efficient especially as it took about 15 minutes to find that the wine we ordered from the list was not available. The food arrived in good order (well the kitchen was not over stretched) but was bland and not significant in any way; our local restaurant does tastier food for half the price. We simply cannot recommend this restaurant despite the lovely surroundings.

We had our wedding at The Slaughters Manor House and had the most magical, Christmas wedding! Gemma was absolutely fantastic, along with Conor and all the Team. An unforgettable day in the most perfect, fairytale setting. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking about booking!

We had a birthday celebration with my brother and his wife. The setting was perfect and the service in the restaurant was great. We felt like it was a ‘special ‘ occasion. The food was very tasty and well prepared and presented, I felt the portions could have been slightly larger, but this wasn’t a major issue with others. Overall we were very satisfied !

This restaurant is one of our favourite restaurants in the UK! We have enjoyed dinner in many other hotel restaurants but not as good as at The Slaughters Manor. We are very fortunate to have this place just a few minutes walk from our cottage. The restaurant is ideal for those who want a romantic night out in a very iconic location. If you live in the Cotswolds or are visiting the area then this is a very special restaurant to enjoy dinner, lunch or Afternoon Tea. The service we receive is so amazing and the staff are very professional and always make us feel very welcomed. The ambiance is charming and always gives us a fantastic dinning experience with fabulous food, wine and service. The service is unmatched: definitely fine dinning with beautiful presentation and inventiveness. Highly recommended!

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. We sat by a roaring log fire in the lounge for drinks and snacks before being relocated to the dining room. We were treated to a tasty amuse bouche along with fresh sourdough bread. To start I had the salmon and my partner had the cauliflower, both delicious followed by the venison and the beef, again wonderful. I couldn’t resist having the cheese plate which was a generous selection and came with three chutney accompaniments and three types of cracker. The gentleman who served the cheese kindly recommended some combinations which I thought was a lovely touch. My partner had the apple dessert which didn’t stay long on the plate. Everything was beautifully presented and the place decked out for Christmas. Great and personable service, would highly recommend.

The staff went above and beyond to help me with my dairy allergy. The food was perfect and so so so good. I would highly recommend. The atmosphere is very romantic and rich in history.

Terrine was bland, Venison was tough, mango sorbet was incredibly sharp. Dealt with well by management but was very disappointed with the food. If you’re in the area go to the Lords of the Manor Hotel where the food is exceptional.

Avoid!! My husband and I visited for lunch to celebrate our 10year wedding anniversary. We were married at the church next door and having eaten here many years ago, we thought a return visit would be a special way of marking our anniversary, sadly we were very disappointed! We booked ahead and were advised on booking that lunch would be served in the lounge not the restaurant, we had no problem with that. The decor has changed under the new management and although first impressions were good we soon felt uncomfortable about the cleanliness. The waitress showed us to our table which had been “pre-allocated to us” in the bay window and it can only be described as filthy. The bench seat cushion was covered in stains, the throw cushions behind we also dirty, there was cake icing squashed into the seat and coffee stains all over the window sill. I pointed this out to the waitress who said there had been a wedding the night before with children and then shrugged it off - no genuine apology or attempt to clean it up. We chose a different table but the armchair covers were just as stained and dirty so we moved again, third time lucky! We were then dismayed to see that a couple who had come in after us were shown to the “cake covered” seats which had not been cleaned! The menu is poor and ill thought through, the staff are a little hapless and disinterested and the prices are extortionate- £16 for an egg sandwich, £19 for 1 glass of champagne and ketchup served in sachets!! Over the weekend we visited many of the top hotels in the area which were all fabulous apart from this one - such a shame as it was once every bit as charming as the village it’s in.

A beautiful environment to enjoy a superb meal. Attentive, professional but very friendly staff helped to make the occasion very memorable. The meal was superb, every course was superb.

We had been gifted a champagne afternoon tea by our daughter and son in law at the Slaughters Manor House. The Manor House is an imposing building located within lovely grounds. The village itself is quintessentially Cotswolds. The afternoon tea was lovely with plenty of choices of tea blends and coffee. A nice selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes which defeated us. The remaining cakes were nicely boxed to take home. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall a lovely experience.

Went for an afternoon tea with my wife. Both the hotel and afternoon tea were excellent. The staff were courteous and helpful. The hotel is in a lovely location for a quiet break.

The sommelier was fantastic. He knew so much about the wines. Great history and understanding of wines. The manor house and dinner were lovely. One of the best meals I’ve ever had.

Popped in for late afternoon drinks and a light bite at the bar. (We were staying at the more informal Slaughter Country Inn opposite). The cocktails were fantastic and by around 7.30 in the evening, we were lucky enough to have the beautiful lounge area to ourselves. Other folks had moved on to eat at the restaurant. Note that the Manor does not open on a Sunday or a Monday so you will need to time your visit. A big thanks to the bartender (I forgot their name) who looked after us and shared with us about the heritage of the building.

Had the full cream tea experience in beautiful settings. Friendly cheerful staff. Relaxing ambience. Cream tea was excellent.

This place is simply gorgeous. I had afternoon tea with my friends and it was just perfect. The staff it absolutely top class and the afternoon tea was second to none. I live locally and I go there whenever I can. High racomanded. Thank you for a fantastic afternoon!!

Beautiful place, excellent staff, extremely limited lunch menu. Had to leave to go and get some lunch even after booking

We had full afternoon tea with Champagne which was quite expensive for the overall experience. We sat outside in a beautiful setting. The service was aloof, delayed and a bit scattered given the distance from the hotel and the staff’s preference to plop you in a stuffy and overcrowded indoor lounge. The high tea offering was decent, but felt very stingy and rationed throughout.

Beautiful location and property. Very attentive staff providing great service. Portion sizes are ridiculous however with very limited wines by glass for those driving. Entree was mis-described on the menu and not to our taste at all - we didn’t eat it. Main (one beef and one lamb) were very small. The proteins would have been 50grams max (lamb smaller). Desserts nice. Very expensive to leave hungry.

Good service from polite, pleasant staff. Very tasty food. More expensive than our usual places to eat out but a nice treat for a special occasion.

Everything about this experience was superb - food was exquisite; staff very competent, kind, friendly and helpful; ambience was warm and cozy

Highly recommend for ambience, service, food quality and overall fantastic experience. This is high end dining. 3 courses from a selection off the menu with two additional chef’s courses in between for £85 pp.

This restaurant is one of our favourites in the UK and often better than the other restaurants in London. This restaurant deserves at least two Michelin stars and it is the hallmark of culinary excellence.

Lovely Boxing Day lunch with family. The waiters were very polite and knowledgable. Tasty, remember it’s fine dining.

It is an annual treat for my daughter and myself to have Christmas afternoon tea at the Manor House, I am sorry to say that despite its usual lovely ambience, staff and food it was let down by not enough cream for scones. Having paid...

We parked the car not far from here and walked via the footpath, into Bourton On The Water to avoid the exorbitant parking charges there. We noticed the pub when we parked and hoped it would still be open for lunch upon our return as...

Staff service was impeccable and I had one of the best salAds I’ve had in years (real anchovies and homemade Mayo base ) Loved the visual tea selection guide . Will be making this a family go to destination .

Had dinner in the restaurant, strongly advise against this. Comically under sized portions, venison smelled and tasted off, and due to the insufficient amount of food served we had to order from the bar menu an additional dish. This was the ultimate insult. We ordered...

My wife and I had a great evening with the team at the Manor House. We were looked after by the wonderful bar staff and then on to the restaurant. Food was superb, only downside was my wife’s crab starter (served too cold for her...

Five star service and five star dining all the way! You could not possibly be disappointed! This is one of those rare places that gets everything right! Memorable in every possible way!

We decided to visit here after a day in Moreton in Marsh. This establishment was recommended to us via my girl friends mother who used to visit here when she worked locally as a school teacher. On arrival the pub is typical Cotswold architecture and...

Food was amazing and service 1st class. Steak was cooked to perfection. Staff were all very helpful. Atmosphere was great. Would recommend booking as it's a very busy restaurant. We had a table looking out on the harbour.

The staff were friendly, and the food was perfect. The environment was upscale, but in a charming way. Highly recommend the manor for dinner and a stay.

We stopped in for lunch - fish and chips and the guys got a pint. The fish and chips were so big and delicious- we split it! The place was busy but the servers were on it and working hard. Unique and delish!

It was my birthday dinner with my husband . We have eaten there three times and yet again it exceeded all our expectations. Wonderful atmosphere, food and service. I fully recommend it. We will be back!

I very rarely frequent Fine Dining venues so this was an exception for me, however the food was amazing. All dishes served tasted fantastic, the flavours and the combinations were amazing. The service was second to none and the venue superb. We also stayed at...

During check in to the hotel, we were told to come down to the bar 30 minutes before our dinner reservation to have a drink and review the menu. We did as instructed and asked to sit outside. We were told menus would be brought...

Lovely spot for a pre booked afternoon tea for a colleague’s leaving treat. Excellent staff, food was tasty and we were able to sit outside on a warm afternoon. Would recommend

Fantastic service on an impromptu afternoon visit. Connor was friendly, polite and attentive and happy to check with chef for my food intolerances. Food and drinks were lovely and taken outside on the front terrace area. Would definitely visit again.

Beautiful setting, friendly attentive staff, wonderfully calorific afternoon tea. Will recommend to friends.

The food was very good, but the portions were not; some seasonal veg would not go amiss. We visited on a Friday evening, but it was quiet and there was very little atmosphere

The food and service was impeccable but there was four of us that didn’t drink any alcohol and there was a lack of non-alcoholic beverages ie no non-alcoholic gin and only 3 becks blue in stock and out of the 3 mocktails on the menu...

Having not met for three years I wanted to celebrate my Mom and Sister’s milestone birthdays somewhere special. Having eaten wonderful meals in the restaurant previously I thought this would be ideal. Initial interactions were pleasant. However, we were not offered the menu of afternoon...

We had a wonderful 25th wedding anniversary dinner with our daughters and their partners. We opted for the tasting menu - 2 vegan and 4 'normal'. The ambiance was perfect, the food innovative, and the service high quality (special mention to Amod - thank you)....

A historic hotel in a very beautiful location, the staff were polite and friendly. We had an afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes which was quite nice, not the best but certainly not the worst. However the price of drinks is one total rip off....

Took my mum out for afternoon tea for her birthday and wow what an experience, was truly perfect, the food was divine and my 6 year old was catered for to, what can I say about the Manor House, absolutely beautiful, we felt at home...

Afternoon Tea, have visited on several occasions for Afternoon Tea and as previous a perfect experience. Food quality excellent, surroundings beautiful and first class staff making it a wonderful afternoon.

The Manor house is absolutely beautiful. Breathtaking views teamed with excellent service. We were celebrating a 60th birthday and the staff did so much to make it special. The food was second to none, something we will always remember. We had two vegans and a...

Beautiful setting, warm staff and delicious meal. Perfect night out! Highly recommend for families or couples.

We had a great dinner at the Slaughters Manor House. The upstairs bar is nicely appointed, and as you enjoy a pre-dinner drink, you can choose your dinner. Then you get taken down to the dining hall. Unfortunately, it is missing character, and the curtains...

What a beautiful building. A member of staff rang to confirm booking in advance informing us we should arrive 30 minutes earlier, implying a busy evening ahead! On arrival my gin & tonic was spoiled by the entire bottle of tonic being emptied into the...

We enjoyed excellent and creative food in this lovely Cotswold hotel. However, on our visit the service in the restaurant did not match the quality of the food. The staff were well meaning and friendly but lacked many of the basics of service in a...

We are great fans of Gidleigh Park so on deciding to visit the Cotswolds we opted for a hotel within the same group. The manor is in a truly beautiful spot. It is a small hotel with a very personal and relaxed feel. We ate...

from start to finish this place really is top notch. The food was outstanding along with the service, they made you feel really special through out the night. Without doubt, I want to go back there again and sample this delight once again. If you...

Alternative setting in terms of decor, although not quite sure why this afternoon tea seems so praised. If you have been for afternoon tea before and are a fan, look elsewhere. Our waiter was super friendly and welcoming. The he was the highlight for us.

Excellent food.. Very tasty and well presented. Loved the pre dessert which looked like an egg.! Worthy of a Michelin star.

An Excellent Experience enjoyed by my wife and I on her 50th Birthday. Service was excellent and the food top notch, I would highly recommend! If I had a gripe it would be that they are a little "stingy" with there measures with the matching...

Christmas Afternoon tea with my daughter, was perfect. The hotel is very relaxing and calm where time really does stand still. Service is very good efficient whilst whilst being in the background. My only criticism is no bathroom facilities on ground floor, I have mobility...

We booked to celebrate my birhday during a short stay in the Cotswolds. It did not dissapoint! Each course was delicious and beautifully presented. Who'd have thought turkey and halibut went together but it does!! If I had any criticsism it would be that there...

A phenomenal dining experience in an incomparable setting. Our group of 12 aged 12-50 of mixed omnivores and vegetarians could not have been more satisfied or delighted

Thank you so much, my partner throughly enjoyed her evening. The staff were amazing, knowledgable and extremely welcoming. The food was absolutely beautiful and we both loved looking at all the artwork around the building. We will definitely be coming back.

Beautiful setting with attentive staff. Great food but more savouries with the afternoon tea would be appreciated. Although I appreciate it was a Thursday afternoon in November the atmosphere was disappointing….two rooms to choose from….one busy and one too hot with a fire lit ….....

Lovely afternoon tea with a glass of champagne. The surroundings were delightful and the staff were friendly and attentive. Would certainly recommend it.

Attentive staff, the dining room was light and bright which was a good atmosphere for breakfast and lunch, perhaps could have more sutle lighting for the evening meal.The amuse-bouche and starter were excellent , but the main course was disappointing. We had the lamb which...

Wonderful Cotswolds venue, charming, relaxed, and tranquil - we were the only guests in the lounge we chose to eat in. Service was quietly attentive but not intrusive, and all in all this was most enjoyable.

The food and the service were excellent. Beautifully presented courses full of flavour served in an ideal setting.

Cakes and scones were superb. Staff couldn't do enough for you and were very attentive. The only reason I didnt give 5/5 was that the sandwiches had been prepared earlier and kept in the fridge and so didnt taste fresh. Filling however were very good.

We visited Slaughters Manor to celebrate a birthday. The food was excellent, the choice was very good and the presentation refined and artistic. The depth of flavour in the dishes was amazing. The decor is lovely - a modern twist on a beautiful building. It...

It was a special occasion when we dined here and we were certainly not disappointed. Everything form the staff to the food was first class. the house itself is so well appointed and the staff were all so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much...

An airy, spacious dining room hosts excellent food that was the highlight of our short stay at the hotel. The menu is short with around five dishes at each course and having stayed a few nights we were able to experience just about every dish...

We had a gift voucher to use and chose The Slaughters Manor House as we were on a weekend break in nearby Bourton on the Water. We used the voucher for afternoon tea. The House itself was impressive and impeccable from the outside and did...

We hadn't been warned that the 8 course tasting menu we had booked was not being served and that in fact, we were to choose from an a la carte menu. The food was still exceptionally good but the service was a little strange... we...

Stunning afternoon tea in the garden . Food was amazing and such a beautiful setting . Staff were brilliant

We had a great stay in Cotswolds the day before , the end of our trip was to visit the manor house and was well worth it , staff were really friendly , afternoon tea was really nice , would highly recommend visiting or staying

Booked this for my wife’s birthday. We rang in the morning to confirm and asked that we be seated outside as the weather was lovely. Arrived and was seated in the lounge. After 20 mins a waiter came and asked us what our reservation was....

From arrival the staff were attentive and welcoming. The service was prompt and efficient whilst being friendly and relaxed. The food was all prepared and presented to an exceptional standard and we enjoyed the whole experience

The building is lovely and the afternoon tea (for the non-vegetarians) was very good. However, at this price things could be better. We were not offered a menu when we arrived, it was just assumed that we wanted the afternoon tea and nothing else (we...

Extremely disappointed ☹️ We had booked for 3pm afternoon tea on Thursday , we were staying in Cheltenham and were very much looking forward to our trip to The Slaughters and especially The Tea !!! We arrived early so parked the Car and had a...

Our ‘full afternoon tea’ was the saddest tea we’d possibly ever seen :-( such a shame as we were so looking forward to it. The picture on the website is nothing like what we were served, which was a roughly sliced quarter of a mini...

At over £30 per head, my expectations were perhaps too high. On a positive note, the food was very tasty, delicious sandwich fillings, tasty delicate cakes, large fresh scones and excellent quality tea. The presentation could be greatly improved however by even a sniff of...

Lock down meals have always seemed a little strange. The team handled everything without a blip. The food was sublime, some great ideas and parings to make it a delicious meal. Have eaten here many times dating back to the Von Essen ownership times and...

When we arrived the service was absolutely amazing. The food was excellent and after mentioning I was pregnant, the waiter and chefs very kindly altered some of the menu for my dietary requirements. But unfortunately as it became busier the poor waiters didn't have a...

The hotel is situated in a beautiful village and is definitely the must go to place in the village. The staff are polite and very professional and helpful. The food is tasty, although the portion sizes are not large. It was good to see cocktails...

Lovely afternoon tea for my birthday 🎂 great surroundings made even better for the sunshine. All the family enjoyed the wide selection of cakes and the gluten free selection was also lovely. Thank you

We went yesterday and so dissaponited,..the menu was grubby, no tea menu and when it arrived it looked as if no thought had gone into it. Dry sandwiches , ugly wedges of porkpie which looked like they had been sitting around for a while. For...

We were very pleased to get a reservation after a cancellation created a slot - we noticed a few empty tables during our visit, so imagine they were no-shows or it was not as full as they originally told us a few weeks back. The...

Once again, excellent service and a delightful, traditional afternoon tea with, as is readily available at this venue, a Gentleman's Tea (savoury based) alternative. There are cheaper alternatives in the area but frankly none of them pass muster against this which just sets the gold...

Lovely setting. I am sorry to have to write this, but this was for an 80th birthday and most disappointed. So this picture depicts £62.50 for 2 people. No choice of teas. The table was stained and just feel very let down. I did not...

We absolutely love this place. It was my husbands birthday so we went for lunch in the lounge and as always the service and food was incredible. We try to go as often as we can!

Was such a fantastic experience sampling such incredible delights. We tried food we have never had before. So well presented on the plate, looked like a piece of art. Such professional friendly staff and a beautiful setting.

Had a really nice time. The service was lovely and the staff very friendly. The surroundings are beautiful. The food was lovely. I’d definitely go again.

A super fine dining experience in a luxurious hotel. The service was excellent and the prune and Armagnac souffle to die for.

We eventually were able to utilise the voucher we had for Christmas for my husbands 75 th birthday . The setting of the manor is fabulous . The staff both reception and waiting staff excellent , however lunch was hit and miss , firstly they...

We’ve both stayed and eaten at The Manor over the past twenty odd years and have had very fond memories of our time there. Maybe we should have left it at just lovely memories. The food was cleverly prepared and cooked but vastly overpriced in...

Such a shame - booked for a special birthday party after last year’s lockdown birthday was cancelled. We were so looking forward to it but overall the food and service did not live up to the price tag it’s given. Does the management read their...

Lovely setting and afternoon tea. It was sadly spoilt by the very rude bar man. No hello or even here is the menu, it was just thrust at us. He never can back and took our order and then when we went to pay thrust...

Disappointed despite reading good reviews. I'd reserved online and on arrival we were told we can sit outside. The bar man was quite rude and did not escort us to our table, as you would expect at such a hotel. When we went outside to...

Three course lunch served on very low side table - us seated on lounge armchairs. Very uncomfortable.