Lainston House

Myself and my best friend came for the Avenue restaurants tasting menu. I have no words. The BEST food I’ve ever had. It’s 9 courses of the most perfectly curated cuisine. Everything was excellent…the service was gold standard, drinks were exceptional and the ambiguous was luxury. I’m very impressed. If you’re thinking about it, just do it.

A magical hotel with wonderful dining experiences and a fantastic team who make you feel welcome and special. This was our 40th wedding anniversary and although the Lainston House comes with a 5 star price it provides value at every turn. On our first night we had the tasting menu in the Avenue Restaurant. It was sublime. On our second night we experienced the Wellhouse Restaurant and enjoyed the best Porterhouse Steak I’ve ever eaten. Breakfast each morning was excellent and served in a such a calm setting that it was almost therapeutic. The hotel also offers free to use good quality mountain bikes - which we used to cycle 15kms around the beautiful countryside surrounding Lainston House. They also offer the use of a Tandem Bike which we tried, but only around the hotel grounds!! Lainston House also has a gym and tennis courts although on this visit we ran out of time to try them out. A first class hotel operated by a wonderful team of people. And a particular shout out to Gerry from Guest Relations. She was brilliant and such a wonderful advert for the hotel and the group.

We had a wonderful time at the Lainston House. The hotel itself is beautiful but what sets it apart is the staff and the food! Both were absolutely exceptional. The Sunday roast in the Wellhouse is simply incredible as is the Avenue restaurant. Ask for the Vivanco Rioja you won’t be disappointed.

A fantastic weekend in a stunning country hotel. I knew it was going to be great from the moment we walked in. A friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Incredible food from masterchef Tom, and brilliant service. Our room was well equipped, comfortable and clean.

Beautiful building, rooms and gardens, very picturesque. We stayed in the 4 poster bed suite and whilst large and comfortable it lacked a fridge and air con. Bathroom is overall amazing, and again spacious. Side shower jets not working (2 out of 4), not a huge deal but when you pay ~£500/night you expect things to work. Cooked breakfast was lovely, but took 45 minutes to arrive, whilst the salon was not even very busy. Table was unstable and failed efforts by staff left my other half to find a way to balance it. Again, at £30/head I would expect no issues of the sort. Bar and barman were quality, priced accordingly. Overall the building and the outer space could definitely do with some updating.

Afternoon Tea. Fantastic location. Very romantic setting with lovely views. Internal decor a bit bland, especially where we sat for tea. Lovely choice of sandwiches for picky guest. Cakes tasty, good looking and interesting. Attentive staff, very friendly.