Cartwright Hotel

Only hotel in the village. Renowned for its apricot trees, would be beautiful in the summer. Room was nice and spacious but no view out of the window due to the neighbouring trees. Has its own car park. The food is out of this world. The owner was very friendly, (we chatted with him over Liverpool) and we booked for a further night and able to keep the same room. The chap on breakfast duty was also very friendly; a local with lots of information about the surrounding area. Discounted tickets for Blenheim Palace which was amazing and also Bletchley Park which we didn’t have time to do. Sister hotel is up the road where we ate for evening meal. On check out, owner gave us a hug and wished us a safe trip. How lovely. Definitely worth a visit.

We stayed at the Cartwright Hotel for three nights as a convenient meeting place to meet family. On arrival there was an issue with our bedroom which was rectified immediately with satisfaction. The rooms were undergoing decoration during our stay and our daughters bedroom was clean and comfortable. Our own room was spacious and comfortable with quality linens. Breakfast was excellent with a varied choice and a freshly cooked ‘Full English’. The highlight of the stay was the staff members. Corey and Stuart were friendly, helpful and enthusiastic about the hotel and area. Terry, the acting manager was helpful with planning and organising our days out to Blenham and Bletchley, both great days out. Excellent value and we hope to return.

Arrived to a beautiful coaching house in a really pleasant village. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long to turn south. Arrived at just gone 2pm. Waited at the reception, and no one there. Went to find someone and they said they would be right through. 15 minutes later someone arrived. Not good enough, and not my fault if you don’t have enough staff. Given the key to Room 22, which looks like a stable. It was pretty tatty! Cigarette bucket outside the door. Falling paint inside and out. Filthy curtain across the door. Walls dirty. Bathroom floor filthy with hair. Dressing table without a mirror filthy. Tiny TV. Only luke warm water for the shower/bath. Carpets not very clean. Sides very dusty. No plug for the bath. This place clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Breakfast was just about ok. Parking was fine too. People working there were pleasant. If it wasn’t for those things, I would have rated one star. There is no way I would stay here again, as it is clear they spend the profits on the restaurant, and just leave the hotel to dilapidate. If this used to be a nice hotel, then those days are clearly gone. I’m all honesty, this is one of the worst rooms I have ever stayed in. Apologies if this offends the owners, but it’s the honest truth.