Hard one to call really. The house/hotel and grounds are really well looked after and the views are spectacular. We was there for afternoon tea and if I'm honest, the cakes were really nice, as were the pastries, but the sandwiches were bland. We couldn't tell the difference between the scones, has one had what appeared to have specks of (maybe) cheese in the scone and the other had cheese on the top, but both were very bland. More or stronger cheese needed. Tea and coffee were plenty, but I couldn't understand why only one teapot was shared between four people. As soon as we had had one cup, the teapot was empty. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I don't know if it would be a good place to take young children. It is wheelchair/pushchair friendly to the Orangery, as it was all on one floor including access from the car park. We didn't stop over, so I can't comment on the hotel.

Had afternoon tea in Orangery. The service was excellent in a beautiful room. Did not feel rushed and nothing was too much trouble. The only thing I would change is only one scone each and a suitable replacement of cake.

Visited for afternoon tea mid-week for my birthday. Hotel is easy to find with plenty of parking. We arrived early so sat in the lounge next to a roaring fire and enjoyed a view of the gardens. Tea was served in the Orangery, which is a lovely big room with plenty of light. Service was excellent. Staff were very attentive and explained each of the separate elements of the tea. Refills were plentiful and there was more than enough food. We took some home in a box! Our 10year old joined us and the children's afternoon tea was lovely. Well thought out and just the right size. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Highly recommend.

Fantastic location for an afternoon tea and such a stunning orangery for the restaurant. Price is fair for the amount of food, drinks, and the amazing setting. Staff were friendly and attentive

Fabulous place, grounds are beautuful. lots of atmosphere Great style. Very friendly staff, who couldn't do enough for us. We had a beautiful afternoon tea for 3 of us all lovely and fresh, with great sandwiches, quiches and pork pies and blinis. Scones and jam and clotted cream. And a number of other little bite-size cakes. And as much as you wanted in teas and coffees as you wanted whilst you were there My daughter had a gluten-free selection, which was all very fresh and tasty. She was extremely happy with hers. Great price for what you got. Definatley recommend.

A beautiful venue for lunch, especially in good weather - the Orangery is so sunny and airy, I almost needed sunglasses! Stunning grounds, and a lovely, welcoming feel to the hotel. My meal was good, although I was not overwhelmed by the choice, but everyone was very attentive and pleasant, and it was a really nice experience - would definitely recommend.

5 stars isn't enough....! We will be forever grateful to Caroline, Mehmet and the ENITRE team at Kilworth House for playing a huge part in giving us the most magical, BEST day of our lives. We had exclusive use of the venue for our special day, this was a huge commitment for us, and something we never thought would ever have even be possible, but without a shadow of a doubt worth every second of planning, and the most worthwhile money we have ever spent. Would not hesitate to recommend to anybody, Caroline was amazing in the planning process, Nothing was too much trouble for Mehmet on the day, and every wedding guest commented on not only the beautiful venue and grounds, but the faultless service of every single member of staff. A special mention to the very kind lady who helped me out of my dress when I was stuck at 2am...! Thank you again, Mr & Mrs Gosling 🤍

Absolutely amazing place to stay. Nice people, friendly service, good food and good drinks. Great views around the place and plenty of parking. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I booked an overnight theatre break as a joint birthday treat courtesy of our family. What an amazing experience! The service from all staff, the food (dinner and breakfast), the outdoor theatre show and the accommodation and surroundings were all superb. We will definitely return and would highly recommend a visit, the venue has so much to offer.

Had a lovely meal here with friends today. Followed by the show Hairspray, which was fantastic. A great afternoon get together, made all the better for the beautiful, elegant surroundings of Kilworth House. With very courteous and pleasant staff and lovely food. Finished off with a good laugh and singalong with the show. Thank you xxx

What a top notch location and hotel setting. Staff very friendly and approachable. Rooms good and the theatre setting magical . Food great re a 4 course meal at night and the breakfast excellent. Thank you for a very happy and nice experience. Will be back here again you bet 👍👍.

We stayed overnight on a staycation break for a family celebration and loved it. As it was midweek, we had the whole place to ourselves so service was exceptional. Our room was large and comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean and impeccably finished. Dinner had interesting options and every item was very well prepared, presented and served by the attentive staff. Breakfast was very varied with highlights including the compot-topped yoghurt, fresh berries and danish pastries. The coffee was hot, freshly brewed and copious. The "Full English" was tasty and stylishly presented and, again, the staff were excellent. After breakfast we took a walk around the extensive, well maintained grounds. We'd highly recommend Kilworth House - not cheap, but you definitely get what you've paid for.

We visited to watch ‘Hairspray’ at the open air theatre. We had a pre-theatre dinner before hand. Service was wonderful and food was good. Hairspray was the star though. What a wonderful theatre and west-end level production!

We had our Wedding in May at Kilworth House and simply had the best day! Caroline, Mehmet and the entire staff ensured the day ran completely smoothly. All our guests had a wonderful day and said what a lovely setting Kilworth House is, and we couldn't have been any happier with how the day went!

Had a lovely couple of nights at Kilworth Hotel. Rooms are a decent size & very comfortable. Breakfast & the other meals we ate there were great, with friendly staff. Had a walk around the grounds as well, lots to see especially with the theatre.

Lovely setting, we went for afternoon tea for a special birthday, service was prompt but not so friendly, sandwiches were mediocre, scones were delicious and fresh, we had to ask for extra jam and cream as small pots quite inadequate, cakes were overly sweet and rather disappointing some we couldn't eat as too sweet. A fly was around us most of the time. Seats were pointing into the room to suit the serving staff so we couldn't admire the splendid view from the Orangery

The customer service of this hotel is shocking!!! I have tried to book a night away for my family of 5. Only to be told that they will not accommodate 3 children in their hotel despite offering me interconnecting rooms for 2 of my children and would not allow our 3 year old to share a room with myself and my husband!! Utterly ridiculous and discriminating against families of 5!! They have cited it is due to their fire policy but cannot share this with me. Rude and mercenary establishment and will definitely never be 5 star!

We went for a cream tea as a celebration. The service was great class and the food was delicious. The big bonus is the house and grounds. Take your time there and enjoy the atmosphere.

We went to Rat pack show was excellent the performers played their parts very well . The food was very good well presented and tasty. The down side is being in the orangery on the coldest day of the year it was very cold lots of guests were having to wear blankets it spolled what was an expensive evening .

Visited for Bee Gees Trubute in outdoor theatre and decided to book the Hotel too. What a bad mistake!!!. The show was good. We booked a garden room which was a view of trees and no garden. The breakfast was a complete disaster in that there was only 2 staff on and guests were arriving pretty regularly. We eventually walked out without even being served with tea/coffee after 35minutes. Complained and because we booked through 3rd party we couldn't get refund for breakfast. Another couple also walked out. Was contacted by management and disappointed that they offered discount on next visit. Poor service and not worth £191 a night.

We had our fabulous wedding at Kilworth House in November and it’s was nothing short of magical! The staff, venue, food… everything was perfect from start to finish. Today we went back for the first time since our wonderful day for the Easter Sunday lunch. Once again it was wonderful… the staff were wonderful and attentive, the food delicious and venue faultless. The childrens entertainer who did the balloon making and face painting was amazing and really added to a lovely afternoon. Keep up what your doing and we can’t wait to return again soon! X

Kilworth House Hotel and their magnificent outside theatre ticks all the 'fantastic time' boxes. Enjoyed their production of 'Carousel' last night (take tissues if you are as soft as I am). Had a delicious meal in the Orangery before the show. Stayed overnight in a beautiful room. Woke up after a wonderful night's sleep to a sumptuous breakfast. Happy Birthday Me! To top it all, I even met the lovely Judith Chalmers who just happened to be sitting behind me in the audience. The staff, the cast, the atmosphere is second to none. The orchestra, as always provided the most memorable score to the show. Sadly, even though each musician is as much part of the entire musical experience as every brilliant member of the cast, being tucked away in a tent out of view of the audience should be addressed. Surely a close circuit camera and TV above the stage could include them in the event. The audience needs to see the orchestra to add to the magic of the theatrical experience. Kilworth House. Don't tuck them away. Please allow them to join in the magic. Put the orchestra on the stage with everybody else performing their hearts out. Thank you. .

We came to Kilworth house for a Sunday afternoon tea and as usual it was faultless. This is our 3rd time back and its always delicious, plenty of food and choice and in the prettiest setting in the orangery. I'm sure we will be back again

Lovely building but needing some restoration in parts but, overall, lovely. Don't expect any kind of bar service...staff not trained properly. Bar prices far to high and no Ale beer!! Only bottled beer!! Or bottled lager over £5 per bottle! My Sons wedding went off reasonably well but, without a PA system & microphone 🎤 no one apart from the front row of guests could hear anything. The same could be said for the Father of the bride speech & Best Persons speeches. Mr Emery From Cambridge.

My daughter was married locally in September (2021) and was given a voucher for she and her husband to share a celebratory meal and/or treatment. Numerous times both last year and this she has tried to make a booking. But she is always told the hotel is too busy to accept a booking. Not too busy to have accepted the money in the first place! Hoping someone in authority reads this and sorts something out. If I could leave a no star review I would.

Had lunch there. The food was excellent. The setting beautiful. Would love to stay at this place in the future. Also, best cappuccino I've had in ages.

First time staying over at Kilworth although we've often eaten there and visited the theatre for shows and live music! The theatre break - dinner, theatre, bed and breakfast - was a great experience, particularly as the weather was kind and allowed us walks around the grounds. Worth every penny.

Very pleasant and relaxing place to visit. Food is of a high standard as you would expect. Stunning rooms and surrounding garden's. We recommend afternoon tea with a glass if Champagne or dinner. Staff are polite ,friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. 🙂

We had the most wonderful stay at Kilworth House over Christmas. From the moment we arrived into the beautifully festive hotel, the staff were amazing. They had a big function on and the foyer was busy with guests enjoying the festivities, but they greeted us with such warmth and attention. We were staying with our 2 year old son, and everyone was so accommodating to our needs; arranging for us to have our dinners up in our room while he was sleeping, helping us with ALL our luggage, and attending to our gluten free requirements. It wasn't just that the service from the entire team was exceptional - you might expect that from a high quality hotel - it was how genuinely friendly and caring they all were to our family. On Christmas morning they'd even bought our son a lovely Christmas present. We felt completely at home and it was amazing for our son to have such a magical Christmas experience. We'll be back!

We stayed here to celebrate an 80th Birthday and could not fault it. We stayed in a Luxury room and it was incredible. The views out the room were lovely looking over the countryside. The staff couldn't do enough to help. Would definitely recommend a stay here

Wow! What an amazing place. We had the best time. The hotel is absolutely beautiful, the room was stunning, the food was great, the staff were so very friendly, courteous and polite. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel very special. What a team! We hope to come back and stay soon. Thank you all so very much.

A thoroughly excellent experience all round. Excellent show in the theatre . Such a fun evening. Even door to door in a golf buggy! Grounds beautifull - even in these drought conditions! 😍

Beautiful castle with a great backdrop of rolling gardens. The food is fresh and wholesome. Book in advance because it's a popular location. Allow plenty of time to relax and chat and soak in the atmosphere by the sitting areas.

Kilworth is still as beautiful now as it was when I first visited approx. 13 years ago. It has all the charms of an English Country House, and the grounds are beautiful. The food isn't quite to the standard it once was, but that's been the case for a few years. 100% recommend a visit, even just for afternoon tea.

Came for a hen do afternoon tea. The selection on the afternoon tea was amazing. The sandwiches were soft and flavourful. Even savoury tarlets too. The scones were very pleasant, not too big but very tasty. A good selection of cakes as well. You can have prosecco for an additional cost but I was driving 😭 Overall a really lovely afternoon tea. Would recommend. Also stunning location in an orangery. Great place for a wedding.

Was treated to afternoon tea at this beautiful place. The building is stunning inside and out. We took a walk around the grounds, too. The staff are polite and helpful. Our afternoon tea was delicious and beautifully presented. All in all one amazing afternoon. So happy I visited and really plan to go again soon.

I came here for afternoon tea with my work team. A large group and the hotel were able to accommodate perfectly. We had afternoon tea for 12 people and the restaurant was able to accommodate gluten free and vegan afternoon tea for some of the team too. The service was excellent, the cakes and scones tasted delicious, you can even get a box to take what you can't finish home with you. It's a beautiful setting in the conservatory, however it does get a little warm.

Stylish, country manor hotel with many of the original, period features. Previously tried the evening dining menu and breakfast service in the orangeries, both of which were varied, tasty and good value. Regular theatre productions at the on-site venue are a common reason to visit. Staff at reception were helpful and informative. Business conference services are OK with average food and drinks. Overall, excellent place to stay for the theatre or a romantic getaway.