Churston Manor

Beautiful hidden gem full of history and character! My stay was a surprise from my hubby, I was blown away by this venue. It’s beautiful, full of character and the history is amazing! Our room was beautiful with a stunning 4 poster bed, a lovely bathroom and plenty of storage. We arrived around 7pm, the bar was busy but wasn’t loud and we were served by a very friendly young man. We were checked in and taken to our room. We popped out to get something to eat (told in advance the kitchen was shut during our stay). Came back and headed to our room. Lovely comfortable bed and had a really good nights sleep. Didn’t experience any of the noises complained about in other reviews and to be honest, I would have expected some noise given the age of the property. Breakfast was in the most amazing dining room, the lady serving breakfast was friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We were expecting a continental breakfast given the kitchen closure warning but we were delighted with a full English! Delicious food and served quickly. Check-out was simple, served again by another friendly member of staff. The grounds are stunning and I encourage you to research the history of this amazing property. We will definitely be back - Thank you

On arrival massive sign saying “under new management” I ask how old is the sign? Because if this new management oh dear god! Such a beautiful property falling into disarray it seems there is no love left for a building of this character. On pulling into the car park it appeared to be fairly busy with lots of cars. The car park seemed to have endless bottle of wine and cans of beers scattered around. Made me wonder if the bins were maybe stored in the car park but I couldn’t see any. Walked into the bar area to go check in as instructed by the sign at the door. To be greeted with an over whelming stench of cigarettes when I entered the bar area. Two ladies serving and full bar of what appeared to be the local swearing generation of men! I was greeted by the lady no name or introduction given. Disappointing! I was Shown to the room and advised about heating would come on at 9pm, breakfast and late returning. All seemed okay. Returned to the car to collect luggage and entered the room, further inspection of the room showed it was an array of colours, curtains stained and hanging of the end. Tea tray covered in stains, empty wine bottle on top of the wardrobe, draws dusty and the beds was so lumpy and with a dip in the middle. Not wanting to waste the good weather headed straight out for a dog walk to eldberry cove. Returned to freshen up before heading out for dinner, to find the shower head was so old and needed descaling only half the holes were working. When we returned after a pleasant evening, we fancied a drink in the bar. Hoping the smell of fags and the large louts had moved on we thought we’d give it a try. The bar was very chilled and I went to order fro the bar, another lady this time. I ordered a non alcoholic beer to be presented with a cider when there was clearly becks blue in the fridge. On telling the bar lady I was ignored. For myself a gin and slimline tonic. Yet repeatedly kept trying to give me Mediterranean. No apology from the bar staff. Couldn’t drink the cider was wanted a NON alcoholic beer! £12 later went to bed! Incredibly noisy night, either ghosts or they have something very wrong with the pipes in the building. Arrived down for an early breakfast to be greeted by no one. By 8.20 a car pulled into the car park at top speed with one can assume the chef rushing in. I think we spooked her when she came to setup breakfast. Very kindly served us before the waiter arrived. Food was nothing to special and as the restaurant filled we could hear various complaints. The most disappointing was the state of the waiter when he arrived. No hairnet apron or smart uniform. Must have just strolled out of bed! Overall the place needs some serious staff training, investment and TLC. It would be such a shame to see it close down.

Having been to this hotel many times over the last few years , we were looking forward to a overnight stay, how wrong were we !!! No food available , inside the hotel was the same, quirky which we love , drinks not the best ,three men in the bar having a very loud swearing session together, outside goodness what a terrible mess the sitting area needs a good update , breakfast was ok , staff polite sorry to say won't be coming here again not even popping in for a coffee !!!! What a waste of a historic building