Accommodation at Salomons Estate

Stayed here for a work course. The accommodation block and the room itself were like university halls and whilst the facilities were adequate for the price, the standard of cleanliness was poor. There were squashed mosquitos on the walls when I arrived, and a spider living in the top of the shower. There were bits of debris left on the floor and the carpet was badly stained in places. The desk chair was scuffed and worn out. The television didn't work properly. There was a hole in the ceiling covered up with plasters. There were ear plugs left by the bed, presumably because the walls are very thin, but finding ear plugs in a hotel room on arrival doesn't exactly give a good impression. The food was cafeteria-style and on the first day they ran out of the vegetarian option before a lot of people had got their food. It is old-fashioned (and not very sustainable) to assume that everyone who hasn't declared a dietary requirement will want to eat meat. The grounds are very nice and the old buildings on the estate are impressive.

We were unfortunately not in the main mansion but one of the student dorm style rooms which had paper thin walls. Every step, slamming door, or rolling suitcase in the corridor could be easily heard from your room. Its always a slightly unnerving moment when the hotel provides you with ear plugs! Cleanliness was okay at best, lot of dust and cobwebs around the entire room and bathroom.

The welcome was friendly, the elves were lovely and Father Christmas was excellent. The “pre-grotto” activities were nicely done. All in all it was a great experience. Also had the benefit of not being hectic or chaotic as so many “meet Father Christmas” experiences can be. Would go back again.

My husband and I had our wedding here two weeks ago and I cannot recommend the venue enough! Our friends and family stayed at the estate, many of which came from out of the country and everyone loved the comfort and style of the rooms, cottages, and amenities! I am so happy my (now) husband and I decided to have our wedding here! Everything about our big day was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we looked at this venue, I know it was everything we wanted. Our day of coordinator, Leah, was absolutely lovely. Not only is she attentive, but she is kind, thoughtful, and incredibly detail-oriented, making every part of the process seamless and stress-free. I can’t be more grateful to have had her by my side. The venue decorated for the holidays just days before our wedding, providing us with beautiful added decor and magic! My friends and family love the many rooms and areas to explore, including the museum, gardens, bar, terrace, etc. We opted for afternoon tea for our wedding breakfast and pizza for late night bites and our guests absolutely loved it! They offered options for our friends with gf, veggie, etc dietary requirements, and people raved about their meals! They have options for everyone. Between the beautiful venue, genuinely lovely staff, and delicious food and drink, I cannot be more grateful to Leah and everyone at Salomons. I got to live out my fairytale dream wedding here, and I am so excited for every couple who chooses to do the same. You will have the best day of your lives.

My son and daughter in laws wedding was held here and Wow what an absolutely brilliant day was had by all! All of the staff ensured the day ran faultlessly and I can’t praise them enough! The food was absolutely gorgeous and pizza option in the evening was a wonderful idea. Most of the wedding party stayed onsite and found the rooms to be very comfortable and well appointed- bed was so comfortable and just what you need after such a busy day. Breakfast was delicious with everything you could want- really good quality ingredients too. Can’t recommend enough - just a beautiful setting for a wedding. Thank you to all the staff for making the day so special and one that we will always remember.

Beautiful views and scenery but very basic rooms. Also, I accidentally left a pair of Apple air pods in the room, and requested the facility send them to me in Canada. Apparently someone put it in the mail, but they never got a tracking record, or receipt that shows when and where it went. A las, the airpords never turned up in Canada. Very frustrating to lose something expensive like that. No reimbursement, no help from the company. Won't stay here again.