Based on 2.223 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 2.223 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Great place, very festive. Very nice staff.
Morgan Carlsson . 2024-12-03
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See Whitley hall jumped on standard Festive rip off,additional £12.00 a head inc children for "FESTIVE" Sunday lunch in December. December is December, Christmas is in effect two days!. When asked, staff could not advise why or explain difference,just stated, Errr, festive menu.
Andy T . 2024-11-28
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Such a beautiful place. Stunning Building and surroundings. Beautiful interiors everywhere including rooms and restaurant. The food is to die for, me and hubby have found our new favourite place
Wendy Lou . 2024-11-22
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Nice and rustic setting beautiful old building with one great atmosphere.
Wim Bruggeman . 2024-10-07
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Wonderful venue, fantastic service. Highly recommended. Can't praise them highly enough.
Gel Kord . 2024-08-15
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I was contacted at random on telegram by a person offering me money to give a 5 star rating. I have not frequented this establishment. I would therefore be very careful trusting reviews you see here, i doubt i was the only one they tried.
Kieran Sweetman . 2024-06-12
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I came here for a relaxing break once and it was so caring and always put everyone’s needs first!
River Sampson . 2024-06-11
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I would love to stay here again and what a beautiful experience it was
Muhammad Haque . 2024-06-11
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Everything was on point, and the workers were professional and helpful at all times through my stay.
Winifred Korantemaa Kesse . 2024-06-11
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Great place to stay it has an amazing view perfect quiet location great for families it’s everything you need the receptionist is lovely service is quick and reliable and the rooms are quite big for the price you pay I would definitely recommend it and stay there again
Daisi Slipper . 2024-06-10
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This place is amazing love it so much definitely come back
manny cooper . 2024-06-10
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Lovely place road a bit scary to drive down(single track) Drinks expensive but overall Lovely place for a wedding.
Jayne Singleton . 2024-06-06
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Had our wedding here, we had the best day, the staff were really helpful and got us all organised.
Kerry Harris . 2024-05-30
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Booked on line for lunch with my wife. Friendly reception on arrival and time to search menu- have a drink - then shown to table. Good choice on menu and first class service from waitresses- very friendly- knowledgeable- and efficient. The service at this location never changes. 10/10
robert m . 2024-05-06
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Spent a wet Sunday here for a wedding. Food was excellent and the staff exemplary. Great location, tucked away in a small north Sheffield valley. Bit of a gem. Loads of parking. Bar prices the only negative, but then that is pretty much the case in most hotels.
Paul Beatson . 2024-04-04
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Nice hotel, had a great time and had a lot of good food and drink. Could not fault the service.
Michael Cartwright . 2024-04-04
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We were given a food voucher for our birthdays for this restaurant and we were not disappointed. Sat by the fire until our table was ready. The staff were friendly. Really enjoyed our starters, celeriac soup. Followed by fish & chips, the batter was a little more crisper than I would have like but still ok. Would definitely visit again maybe for a Sunday lunch. Definitely worth a visit.
rubyrae2017 . 2024-03-16
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I would have liked to have given 5 stars but purely on the fact that drinks are so expensive here I have knocked one off. On a more positive note, this hotel is a gorgeous period building with lots of old and quirky features that you would expect from an old building. Located in the hills on the outskirts of Sheffield. We attended a wedding here and stayed overnight, so I can't comment on the surrounding area. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The rooms are tastefully decorated and supplied with everything you'd need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The food we were served was exceptional, professionally presented with lots of flavour. I would recommend a stay here, even with my opening comments. Unfortunately, this appears to be the norm nowadays wherever you stay.
Dave Williams . 2024-02-26
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Very nice hotel, romantically located. Breakfast was delicious and the staff was very friendly. The negative point was the shower, which only had a trickle coming out of it, so you could hardly take a shower.
Oliver Baumann . 2024-02-26
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Beautiful hotel. We attended for my sister's wedding and the entire day was perfect. The staff make the whole experience perfect, and they are so accommodating, welcoming and friendly. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, and the Peacock Room is a gorgeous bridal suite, with four poster bed and jacuzzi bath.
Lea Colling . 2024-02-26
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Went here for a wedding, didn't see the rooms so can't comment on these. Food is divine and the location is lovely. I wouldn't recommend it for a winter wedding as when they are rearranging the room the wedding & reception is in - you're forced to go outside in the freezing winter weather until they're done. That's the reason for my lower score. Need to think about providing a lounge area for situations like this
Katherine Rowson . 2024-02-18
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Gorgeous hotel, shame the restaurant was shut but thr breakfast was fab
Nick Anderson . 2024-02-07
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It was a funeral. The food was very good.
Pauline Wilde . 2024-01-06
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All good service.Staff most helpful.
Ken Knapton . 2024-01-01
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Festive Lunch was really good, and the food waiting staff were really attentive
Joanne Staniland . 2023-12-30
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Piękne miejsce i pyszne jedzenie. Pokoje w hotelu zadbane. Miła obsługa. Jedyny minus tego miejsca to przy śniadaniu brudne i niedomyte szklanki i naczynia...
Natalia Saba . 2023-12-13
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Visited for a friend's wedding reception. Lovely building and area. Drinks expensive.
Lauren . 2023-12-11
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Been to a few parties there and lovely place and good service and food
alan pearson . 2023-12-11
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Wreath making was brilliant, food was gorgeous
Charlotte Keyworth . 2023-12-09
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This hotel has everything you need from staging a wedding to a few nights away. The staff are hard working and very friendly, the food is also excellent.
Phil Sellers . 2023-12-09
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outstanding venue with staff who Go above and beyond aswell as the cheifs 👨🍳 at who cooked my wedding meal and buffy for the evening. Of 24/11/23 weddings team was outstanding throughout my journey to getting married answering all questions and enquires the day itself was breathtakein I can’t say say one single fault I felt a real connection with everyone and welcomed, the peacock room I stayed in was breathtaking I had a brilliant nights sleep well done Whitley hall for makeing my day special highly recommend thank you xx 💒
Amy Gascoigne . 2023-12-02
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Staff could not have done more for us
Heather Brown . 2023-11-22
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Staff can not do enough for you, excellent service, great hotel, and food was brilliant,
kevin oneill . 2023-11-12
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Attended a wedding which was lovely, food, location, staff and rooms were super.
Diane Wilkinson . 2023-11-09
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The staff are excellent and extremely helpful, just having attended an all day wedding function, I was really impressed by the friendly manner of every member of staff, nothing was to much trouble, lovely venue and easy to find location
Jim Irving . 2023-11-06
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Stayed for a friend's wedding and it was beautiful
Jimmmy Garvey . 2023-11-02
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Whitley Hall is a wonderful hotel in a great location. It is however very pricey in respect of its meal & drinks charges which I think needs looking at.
Timothy Woods . 2023-10-31
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It is a beautiful place which I have known all my life. However, the food was over priced for what it was.
David M Brothers Tenor . 2023-10-13
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I don't normally write reviews but the staff, the food, the place....we had a wonderful afternoon with beautiful food and excellent service. If there was six stars I would post that. Well done Whitley Hall, nice to see excellent service and wonderful food still exists in this day and age!
Michael Brook . 2023-10-09
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Attended a wedding reception excellent venue couldn't find fault 👌
David Andrews . 2023-10-07
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Staff could be a little more friendly, especially given that it was a wedding. Need to review DJ services, music cutting out during bride and groom's first dance not great.
Pete&Wendy Girtley . 2023-10-03
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I have just returned from Whitley Hall having had a three course lunch with a friend. The food and service were both excellent served in beautiful surroundings. Being dairy free, it was very good to see options available on the menu especially a Devils Chocolate Dessert with Vegan ice cream - delicious!
Terry Marshall . 2023-09-28
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Attended a wedding here and the day was perfect from start to finish A beautiful wedding venue and our bed room was very comfortable. The buffet breakfast was great and plenty of choice. All staff very friendly
jackie morton . 2023-09-27
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A quaint wedding establishment.
** . 2023-09-24
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I really wish I could say that my wedding at Whitley Hall was the happiest day of my life but sadly it wasn’t.. We booked 1 year in advance and don’t feel like we were supported at all with what we needed to plan or how things would work. I had to arrange chats at the hotel otherwise we would have never heard anything until a few weeks before the wedding when we were told we could book the final details meeting. On the day, we had a wedding coordinator who I saw before the wedding, just after we married, when it was time for the meal, and when she said she’d be leaving for the evening at 8pm. I thought she would be around if I needed anything but when I looked to try ask her questions she was no where to be found. I had to go to the reception staff who were lovely but shouldn’t have had to do anything for me. We asked the DJ to start earlier weeks before and was told that was fine - on the night he came at the normal time. He also asked our guests how much rooms were, and when told, said it was overpriced! There was also no sweet cart which I had asked for at the final details meeting. There was no one to ask about this apart from some kitchen staff who said they would find out but didn’t come back to us. The next morning the wedding team tried to say it wasn’t included in our package but when I pushed, they apologised and said they would refund it with the bond which they have, but I wouldn’t have asked for it if I didn’t want it on the night. The venue is wonderful, and I had a nice day, but seeing as though it was my wedding I shouldn’t have had to be so stressed on the day. I never make a fuss, but I am just so disappointed with the wedding team. The hotel staff were absolutely amazing, especially Karen who was on reception at the time. I would stay at the hotel again, but would never recommend anyone to get married there.
Dey Colley . 2023-09-21
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Stayed at the Whitley Hall Hotel for our friends wedding recently. Lovely historical place with peaceful and well layout entertainment areas outside. The wedding was outdoors in the Pagoda, which was a great setting as it was a sunny day. Surrounding lawns and outdoor heated areas enabled late evening seating and relaxing with a few bars available. (Pricing of drinks a little high but expected at these events and places). Room was spacious and lovely. Would come back again for a relaxing stay and recommend as a wedding venue as Peacock room was lovely for the bride and groom.
Jamie “Jamdoodle” C . 2023-09-16
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Went to a friends wedding beautiful
anne rimmington . 2023-09-15
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Got married here in 2022. Beautiful place and long lasting memories! Food is lovely and the rooms are great. The service is impeccable. I cannot fault them.
Claire Slack . 2023-09-12
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Lovely place all the staff smiled and the manners were impeccable.
Rob Donovan . 2023-09-09
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Whitley Hall never fails to deliver excellent food and customer service . Stayed in the newly renovated Queem Mary Suite which was beautiful
Suzy Smith . 2023-09-07
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Very out dated rooms. Over priced but very nice scenery.
John Faid . 2023-09-02
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Went to a wedding here last week, brilliant place staff were very friendly
Kyle Fletcher . 2023-08-29
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We just had our wedding at whitley hall and it was amazing the organisation from our master of ceremony Amanda was amazing the food was incredible and the experience from start to finish was amazing thankyou
Terri Needham . 2023-08-26
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We visited for Sunday evening meal the selection was limited but very nice, staff are very helpfull and a great experience.
Dave Melling . 2023-08-25
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We have just been to Whitley for my Aunt and Uncles wedding. Nearly 2 years after my partner and I got married. It was so nice to be back. Such a beautiful building in a beautiful location. The staff are all lovely and friendly, the receptionist even recognised us from our own wedding which was nice. Rooms were great, comfy beds and clean. Breakfast was delicious. I cant actually find a bad thing to say, would highly recommend to anyone looking for their wedding venue.
Laura Keats . 2023-08-20
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THE FIRST ROOM WE WERE GIVEN SMELLED AWFUL AND WE WERE GIVEN ANOTHER ROOM WHICH WAS FINE. THE BAR DRINKS WERE EXPENSIVE AT NIGHT , BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU ASK FOR A LARGE WINE WHICH I BELIVE SHOULD BE 250ml, MAKE SURE IF YOU ASK FOR A LARGE WINE THAT YOU GET A LARGE WINE OF THE CORRECT MEASURE NOT 175ml WHICH I WAS LEAD TO BELIVE THEY LIKE TO CALL MEDIUM LARGE. OTHER THAN THAT, THE WEDDING WENT WELL AND THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, THE BREAKFAST WAS GREAT AND PLENTYFUL, THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL AND NOTHING WAS TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR THEM, THEY WERE GREAT. I WOULD GO THERE AGAIN AS THE PLACE IS A NICE SPOT..
David Hughes . 2023-08-07
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This was our first time visiting for a family members wedding. It was such a gorgeous place inside and out . The staff were friendly and kind. The whole experience was lovely. We will definitely try and get back at some point for a stop over in the hotel
M Daynes . 2023-08-07
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Great place to hold a wedding or even 2 simultaneously.
Graham Taylor . 2023-08-06
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Had the most amazing stay here for my sisters wedding Joe was her wedding planner and he is absolutely fantastic a little expensive but hey you only get married once I hope haha the staff are super friendly and Whiteley Hall is absolutely beautiful 😍 even had a peacock trying my bedroom window out haha thank you so much would highly recommend this place keep it up xxx
Natalie Bennett . 2023-08-06
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Excellent wedding venue. Food very good. Staff helpful.
Elizabeth Wakefield . 2023-08-06
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Was at a wedding, staff seemed overwhelmed and food was nice but not fantastic when brought out. Reasonable prices on beer, overall not bad place but I won’t be visiting again.
Storm . 2023-08-05
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I visited here recently as I'm shooting a wedding here. So my perspective is more from it being a wedding shoot location than that of an overnight guest. It's a stunning location. The house and gardens have tonnes of character. Everything is close by and it's easier to get around for guests. You don't have far to walk to get you're wedding photos done in beautiful surroundings. The staircase up to the rooms is lovely. Lots of old wood around. It's very dimly lit inside, but that adds to the character. I have to say nothing was too much for the staff there. They were very welcoming and friendly. There is a great location over a small lake at the back for shots with a water fountain in the background. If you're considering what venue you want to host your wedding, from an aesthetica point of view, it's beautiful. I've shot at quite a lot of different venues across the North of England and this has to be one of the loveliest. Good luck with planning your wedding. All the best.
Outdoorsonaut . 2023-08-03
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Wonderful day for a family wedding renewal. Staff were great, room was lovely and well equipped. Only issues, bar quite expensive and reception intermittently locked the door from our function room. We had to walk outside in the rain to get from the function room to our bedroom.
Sarah Crain . 2023-07-31
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Can't say anything about the service or rooms as I was there delivering the groom for his wedding. Later met the couple who are a fantastic match. Can talk about the location and beauty of the place, just amazing, fabulous and quintessentially romantic. Loved the place which is down a nice long track away from everything.
Bobby Dazzler . 2023-07-18
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Absoloutely beautiful hotel. Went for my 10-year wedding anniversary and was not disappointed! Rooms are beautiful and spacious, the grounds are well kept, and so pretty with Peacocks wandering around. We had prosecco and a sharing board on arrival and breakfast included in our stay, which was lovely with so much option. Will definitely visit again.
Angela Freeman . 2023-07-13
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Lovely location and very well catered for.
dayvw . 2023-07-09
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Food was good, service unorganised and unprofessional.
Stuart Lorimer . 2023-07-08
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Got allocated a room just next to the fire door after the lift for the corridor. All it did was slam all night and wake us. Bathroom looked great but shower was useless and needed descaling and leaks stopping. Sink built for children. Mattress soft and overused. Otherwise great and honestly there were positive points like the bedding and kettle!!! Typically *** but due to cost at already overpriced northern venue **
Marcus Giles . 2023-06-23
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Great venue for a fantastic wedding. A1+ service and surroundings. Food and rooms first class
martin Gannon . 2023-06-20
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We were here to experience the most amazing Hindu wedding, it was beautiful and the hotel and surroundings were so beautiful aswell. Really nice food and staff.
Petra . 2023-06-20
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Went for an afternoon tea and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Rudi Lowry . 2023-06-18
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Cannot fault this Hotel, absolutely beautiful building and setting.
Steven Kell . 2023-06-12
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Went to a wedding reception at Whitley Hall. Was complete blown away by the price of drinks 😣. Nearly £6 for a pint of Tetley, absolutely ridiculous. We were at a wedding at the Smiths hotel in Gretna Green 4 weeks ago and there drinks were cheaper than Whitley Hall. I get that you pay more in a hotel but come on, this is blatantly ripping people off 😡
Deborah Waters . 2023-06-11
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They need to get a grip on bar priced extortionate
jane allen . 2023-06-09
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Have not stayed here, just attended a post funeral wake. Food was lovely and well presented. Staff are attentive and helpful. The location is beautiful, set in amongst trees and quite peaceful.
Vanessa Arnold . 2023-06-09
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Beautiful place first class food , perfect setting for weddings.
Stephen Storey . 2023-06-05
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Attended our nephew and his bride to be's wedding there. Beautiful venue, the rooms were immaculate. Bed really comfortable.
John Clennett . 2023-05-26
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A fantastic 3 days at the hotel Well done to all
David Pickles . 2023-05-24
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Service was good. Small wait for check in no staff to be seen although a weeding was underway. Rooms okay, although felt outdated even with the rustic styling. floors creaky and lots of noise coming through our room from upstairs.
Jack Rogers . 2023-05-23
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Attended our nephew's wedding, such a lovely venue.
Just Little Ol' Me . 2023-05-23
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Take a bank loan out for the drinks
Alun Powell . 2023-05-23
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We had our Wedding last Sunday at Whitley Hall Hotel on May 14th. Everything was absolutely perfect ! The day could not have been any better, the staff were absolutely amazing, nothing was too much trouble, especially Amanda who's attention to detail, support & Caring through out the day went over & above anything we could have hoped for ! The food was excellent & all the dietary needs & children were well catered for . The Hotel is absolutely Beautiful, the rooms & grounds outstanding (not forgetting the peacocks) This Venue is perfection ! And is highly recommended for everyone! Also the registrar Shaun made our Ceremony extra special , with his humour & keeping us calm 😀 Thank you so much to you all, sending our very best wishes to an amazing accomplished team 😀 Julie & Nigel
julie Tomlinson . 2023-05-21
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Lovely lunch served by helpful and pleasant staff
Andrew B . 2023-05-16
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Went for a family wedding, hotel really pleasant. Staff polite and friendly. They did the happy couple proud
Dawn Hill . 2023-05-15
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Booked restaurant 1584 at Whitley Hall to hold a 70th birthday meal for my Mum. Didn’t know what to expect, having been to Whitley in the past a few times with mixed results. Have to say, everything was absolutely perfect, the meals (Sunday Lunches) were lovely, and very good quality, and all the starters and desserts were equally good. But more than that, the service was exemplary; friendly, courteous, professional, warm and welcoming, but also prompt without any long delays or mistaken food orders, equally we were not rushed at any point, even when our party were the only ones left in the restaurant. Amanda in particular deserves special mention as she couldn’t do enough for us, but all the staff made every effort to make my Mum’s day as special as it could be. Communication before the day over email was also responsive and helpful, answering my questions without problem. The setting is of course beautiful, which helps, and we felt the cost was more than reasonable for what we had. Will definitely be returning.
rdboon80 . 2023-05-15
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Stayed here for a friend's wedding. Lovely venue but we found the bed a little too soft for our liking
Thomas Julier . 2023-04-20
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We've been patrons of Whitley Hall for many years and have always found the staff and food to be excellent. Unfortunately today (5th April 2023) as part of a family birthday treat the food was below the standard we've come to expect. The soup starter (Mushroom & Thyme) could only be described as pureed baby food. The two fish pie mains were disappointing and presented poorly on the plate. The accompaniments - garlic butter and roasted carrots - were also poor, especially the garlic butter which appeared to be a large quantity of ordinary butter in a ramekin. The Cumberland Sausage main looked unappetising and lacked flavour. The only main out of 4 that seemed to work was the chicken stroganoff. When asked by the waitress how were the meals we told her it was not up to the usual standard. When asked if the chef was new she answered yes, yet later on the receptionist said that wasn't the case. Clearly something has changed? We seldom give food reviews but on this occasion we felt the need to because of our prior experience. We felt embarrassed for the other couple with us as this was their first visit. The staff were accommodating as usual and when paying the bill the receptionist endeavoured to do her best with our complaints, however the non-appearance of the manager was noticeable. The reduction off the bill was appreciated although it didn't compensate for spoiling the occasion. It's a shame that Whitley Hall won't be at the top of our "places to eat" list for the foreseeable future.
Robin S . 2023-04-10
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Fantastic meal beautiful place to visit
M B . 2023-04-09
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Wonderful food and great atmosphere and the team are pleasant and attentive
Mark Carter (Spoon) . 2023-04-03
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Great wedding venue with great food
Mick Allen . 2023-03-30
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Excellent meal and evening with friends. The service and food was all outstanding (the pictures of the food speak for themselves). The evening starts by relaxing in the lounge with a drink which had a very welcoming fire then you’re lead to your table when starters are ready. This gives the evening a very premium and relaxing feeling. I look forward to returning!
12B . 2023-03-22
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Stunning location for a wedding, particularly the courtyard at the rear fantastically lit up with string lighting. Has had additions over the centuries but the oldest part is incredible. The bar area I think is the oldest, at least by looks. Was very impressed overall.
James C . 2023-03-20
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Came for a wedding most expensive place iv ever been for drinks £15 for a double whiskey and £7 for beer buffet food wasn't great either dry bland and not much of a choice
susan beresford . 2023-03-20
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Wow, what a place. Great wedding place
Ian Calvert . 2023-03-18
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Lovely restaurant with a nice lounge to wait in with a glass of wine after ordering then a lovely meal and beautiful service.
F6365HUmorganr . 2023-03-10
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Evening meal was lovely and it was nice to try a few different things. Breakfast was well cooked and plentiful. All staff were friendly, welcoming and professional - thankyou
Suenotts2023 . 2023-03-03
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£6.50 a pint!! What a rip off! I attended a friends wedding recently and was shocked by the cost of a drink. Sorry Whitely Hall hotel, with prices like that I won’t be recommending you.
Ben Humphries . 2023-02-27
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Drive up to hotel a little scary. We had a family wedding there food was lovely. Rooms were clean
Mandy Morrison . 2023-02-16
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The perfect place for a short break,the food was good especially the breakfast. .
Gerald Mellows . 2023-02-14
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I cannot comment on the rooms as I did not see them, however, the building is lovely and feels authentic. The service was so welcoming and attentive. The road to access the hotel is fairly tight if someone is coming the other way, however, the location is stunning which makes it worthwhile.
rob stone . 2023-02-03
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Orded from this place on the app at 13.00. Looking forward to my tea to be delivered at 18.00 just to get a message at 17.20 saying they had rejected my order. To top this off I won't get my £22 pounds back for five days. If you are a family struggling and promised your children a take out how do you pay again. Shocking and I personally will never go for a meal or ask for a takeaway again