The Holcombe Reviews Summary

Category: Hotel

Address: Stratton Rd, Radstock, BA3 5EB, United Kingdom

Phone: +441761232478

Rating: 4.6
based on 112 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was delicious, and so beautifully and lovingly prepared with the freshest produce."
  • "Breakfasts and dinners were delicious and beautifully presented."
  • "The five course lunch was one of the best we ever experienced."
  • "The food and menu choice was outstanding."
  • "The homemade cookies at the arrival were delicious!"
  • "Our Arancini were light and utterly delicious, the Hake was perfectly cooked."
  • "The food was absolutely outstanding."

Cons:

  • "Sadly there was an awful lot of salt on my chips and steak which meant that as lovely as they were - I couldn’t finish it."
  • "Just a shame beer had to look and taste like goldfish water."
  • "The main meal came and I order a 10oz steak and I asked for it to be cooked rare. It was like bubble gum."
  • "Unfortunately the rice pudding was bland and didn't leave me wanting more."
  • "I had to have the only veggie meal on the menu which was the mushroom risotto so so salty I could not eat it."
  • "Slow cooked sirloin, under cooked, cold, and I think my dog would have struggled to eat it!"
  • "Now only welcome to people for meals of little value for money."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff friendly and helpful."
  • "The staff are wonderful and attentive."
  • "We are always made so welcome by our hosts."
  • "The personal welcome and interaction of Alan & Caroline make you feel like a special guest."
  • "The owners and all the staff were so welcoming and kind."
  • "The staff great."
  • "The staff were so friendly and attentive."

Cons:

  • "Web page states open at 3pm Saturdays. Planned our country walk to arrive 4pm to discover the place in darkness and not open!"
  • "Absolutely disgraceful behaviour displayed, I would strongly advice if you have children not to take them."
  • "One of the staff was particularly unfriendly, both towards our children and one of the guests."
  • "When we left no one said goodbye or have a good evening."
  • "We were charged 30 extra pounds for this reason, but on top of that we were received very unkindly by a man who did not return our greeting or answer our apologies."
  • "I was then chased in the car park and rather than the women asking if I was ok she ordered me to pay my bill or further actions would be taken."
  • "Felt as though my request for a drink was an intrusion."

Value

Pros:

  • "Good value. 2 mains and 5 drinks were less than £50."
  • "Meal prices are lower than at many other high-standard pubs in the area."
  • "All meals were cooked well and using decent quality ingredients with reasonable prices."
  • "The overall experience was good value."
  • "Had a fantastic meal here recently and was very impressed with the canapes provided."
  • "An amazing menu, carefully considered, seasonal and home grown produce, extremely tasty and original dishes."
  • "Great food and atmosphere at the Holcombe. The duck is simply incredible, and the Sunday roast is also very good."

Cons:

  • "Good food and service but the last time I tried to book a table for 10, for a family birthday celebration, they wanted a deposit. I was not prepared to do that so went elsewhere."
  • "A little over priced at £150 per night - for what is at the end of the day a room in a pub."
  • "These came at around £8 so again a little on the pricey side."
  • "The prices were on the high side."
  • "Felt the price of the stay was a touch high, but that may just be the way of things post-covid!"
  • "Portions are not hugely generous nor is it cheap."
  • "The evening cost us nearly £100 for two mains, two deserts and a bottle of wine, but I was left feeling disappointed for the money we had spent."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Location in the heart of countryside with walks right outside the door."
  • "The grounds surrounding the hotel are beautiful and we look forward to returning one day soon."
  • "Very nice country feel pub with amazing views and gardens."
  • "Lovely people in beautiful setting."
  • "The grounds are lovely and well maintained and it’s nice that the kitchen gardens is open for visitors to see."
  • "Fantastic gardens in the summer with scenic views."
  • "The setting was very tranquil and relaxing."

Cons:

  • "It also has a welcoming country gastropub atmosphere to please locals – and their dogs!"
  • "The setting is sublime and clearly much effort has gone into creating a small but perfectly formed kitchen garden and wonderful outside drinks areas."
  • "Beautiful country Pub in rural Somerset, lovely garden for adults only to enjoy a beverage of choice."
  • "The hotel is situated in a lovely rural setting overlooking the nearby church and fields with dairy cows greeting you."
  • "It is in the middle of nowhere, but it is worth navigating the winding, country roads, I promise."
  • "The pub is gloriously comfortable and the staff really friendly."
  • "Stayed back in June on the way back from a trip to Cornwall. Truly amazing gem in quaint remote location in the countryside."

Accommodation

Pros:

  • "I have to say the rooms, food and service from initial booking to handing in the key was very good."
  • "The rooms comfy."
  • "Rooms beautifully presented with lovely touches like cookies in the room and noble isle toiletries."
  • "The rooms were spacious, comfortable and everything we wanted for a weekend away."
  • "The room was lovely comfy bed, great views from the room and added bonus."
  • "Stayed for 1 night in The Roost which I can only describe as a cosy outdoor summer house."
  • "The rooms are a really good size, immaculate, tastefully decorated."

Cons:

  • "Now only welcome to people for meals of little value for money."
  • "Overall a lovely experience but far too expensive for a country side pub."
  • "The hotel proceeded to charge him £25.00 because of this."
  • "The room was lovely, beautiful views in the garden."
  • "Rooms are very comfortable."
  • "The perfect place to stay - lovely rooms, wonderful food and peaceful gardens."
  • "Lovely atmosphere and surroundings."

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