At a Glance
This elegant hotel is located in picture-perfect manor house and boasts an excellent dining room.
Review
A medieval manor in a picture-perfect location with super-professional hands-on staff—what more could you ask for? Okay, so there’s no spa, no gym and no minibars; instead, a weekend at Buckland is more like a sumptuous house party. It’s very grand but, thank heavens, totally unstuffy. With fires burning day and night beneath great big imposing mantelpieces and three drawing rooms to curl up in, this is a hotel where you feel incredibly well looked after. Parts of the house date from the 13th century; with mullioned windows and deep-set stone walls, there’s a real feeling of history to the place. Chintz and four-posters, flagstone floors and wood paneling complete the look. There are only thirteen bedrooms, but try to get the Fountain Room, which has the best views of the gardens. You’ll find that the bedroom doors aren’t locked (though locks are provided on request). Wake in the morning to double-yolk eggs for breakfast and a quick round on the croquet lawn.
Who Should Stay
Guests who are looking for a basic, no-frills experience in a stunning location.
Written by Daisy Finer