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Brasserie At The Wivenhoe House

Brasserie At The Wivenhoe House

Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe I-CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian


"We decided to book a room at Wivenhoe house hotel for my 26th birthday. We were greeted by Gabrielle, who said happy birthday and got us checked in. I added to the booking that it was my birthday and was pleasantly surprised to see the hotel room decorated when we arrived. What was even more surprising, is that my boyfriend decided to propose there and then in the beautiful hotel room. From then on, we were treated with a full red carpet. We asked for some Prosecco to be brought up, and were greeted by Vusi, the Front of House Manager and Lionel, who I assume was in charge of the restaurant. They arrived with chocolate covered strawberries and a warm congratulations which was wonderful. Lionel also assured us not to rush in order to make it for our dinner reservations but to take our time, which was lovely. When we went down for dinner, we were greeted by Vincenzo and Lionel who helped us open our Prosecco (we failed to get the cork out lol). We were swept away to our table which was decorated with small crystals and our meals were amazing, especially since our Prosecco was topped up all evening and displayed beautifully in an ice bucket. We received these beautifully displayed plates that said Happy Birthday and Congratulations. It seemed that all the staff were aware of our celebration and we received many congratulations. We went back to our room and ordered some hot chocolates which were lovely. The next morning, we decided to have breakfast which was a beautiful spread, after breakfast, we decided to head back to our room to relax and we decided to finish our day off with afternoon tea. Afternoon tea was wonderful, We were greeted once again by Vincenzo, who assured us that we could come in before our reservation time, The table was decorated once again and I received a beautifully decorated plate saying happy birthday with chocolate covered strawberries. We said goodbye to all the staff and checked out, It was lovely to say goodbye to Gabrielle again who checked us in. Our stay was magical and wonderful. Every member of staff that we met made us feel special and at home. The red carpet was pulled out and we received such special treatment. We have decided to return for my Fiance's birthday at the end of the month because it was that wonderful. Thank you once again (Apologies if I have spelt names wrong)"

Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant

Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant

Ambleside Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0EH, South Lakeland, United Kingdom

Wine • Cakes • Hotels • British


"the beautiful dame that supported, said it was new in the seasonal menu and although she had not tried it, it described as succulent crispy escape. was very disappointed as...it was not crispy at all, the edges were dry, and would not juicy escape they would expect. after a bit, I have resigned my own meal, my dinner partner suggested that I float as he had ordered the pig, it was trying better than my, but not a big pig fan! I left my dinner, at one point the waitress checked for us, as asked if everything was in order, how obviously my teller was still full of my cute was obviously signed I was done. After she had explained the situation, she asked if there was something else she could bring me, but since we had waited a good mins since the beginning, I did not want to eat alone after they had to cook again, said my eating partner, he could also have mine if he wanted, as it would otherwise go. he ate my dish from the wide dry edges and the not crispy skin, the waitress asked if she could bring me more broth instead, honestly I found that a tad offensive the cure menu prices. we rejected dessert and chose for the cheese platter, cheese was amazing, but I would consider it, the cheese car as a couple were flying on them then fly on them during the conservation. to be honest, after all that I expected some of a accommodation on the last bill, only when I was questioned after the original with the full bill, I was offered free tea/coffee in the lounge when I refused how about a glass wee, hmmm, maybe read the room, I am very disappointed, I paid the full bill and left accommodation, I understand that if on menus place, I do not change anything. I would otherwise suggest to eat elsewhere, I have never spoken with a manager, I would have welcomed this opportunity, so hope I finally get an answer from the team in the restaurant so that I can update this review with a more positive result!"