Woolley Grange - A Luxury Family Hotel

We came to Woolley Grange for our first proper family holiday since welcoming our 5 month old baby to our crew. She was in tow, alongside our 3 year old. We chose to come because we were impressed by the offerings of the venue. It was so ideal to have everything provided. We only got out our suitcases and essential toys from our car, the pram and bedding bits were not needed at all which adds another layer of ease to it all. We were further impressed by the food and drink options, and the flexibility of being able to eat pretty much wherever you wanted to within the hotel! There was so much to keep our toddler busy, we can’t help but be amazed. Both the kids went into ‘the den’ for their included time and we paid for an extra session on the third day, and attending both toddler activities sessions we were around for. The one with Dave the gardener was particularly fantastic. The spa was lovely, the pools a good feature too. We did experience a pretty major power cut on the main day of our stay, and while this meant we could only have a continental breakfast, it barely put a dent into the great time that we had. The staff were brilliant in keeping everyone busy and calm whilst figuring out solutions! The only suggestion I would have (after speaking with other parents) would be maybe to have a small shelf in bedrooms for baby cameras to sit on, that give a good view of most the room. We managed to perch ours on a picture frame but it was a bit precarious! We want to say a huge thank you for a wonderful time, and our room upgrade. That was a lovely surprise when we arrived!

Beautiful place, traditional English hotel. Nice gardens and restaurant. Best Panna Cotta ever. Stayed with my husband as a treat. Staff are very polite and attentive. Hotel also has a nice spa with outdoor and indoor pool. Breakfast was included.

Unimpressed unfortunately - maybe just bad luck but we paid 5 star prices (albeit a last minute booking but still) and the service, room and food were definitely 3 star. It bills itself as a luxury hotel. Staff were friendly but service was pretty slow and disorganised. Food is fine, nothing exciting and the same menu every evening - steak and chips, that sort of thing. Pool was fun and the kids enjoyed the trampoline too. Library and kids club is a nice touch. We’re left with a sour taste after paying so much - the experience just didn’t add up for us.

Beautiful and exceptionally friendly hotel. Thoroughly recommend. Excellent for families and respite for adults with the creche or kids club. My husband and I deliberately went in term time so only a couple of babies and very quiet. Love, love, loved it!

Fantastic family hotel. Visited with our ten and 8 year old. They loved the movie night including popcorn and milk. My daughter did tie dye in the kids club and the outdoor play areas were really nice. Breakfast and dinner in the restaurant, nice food and service and kids disappear to the movie once they have eaten so you get to enjoy the rest of the meal. Would recommend to families. Staff friendly and accommodating.

Early spa break for two. So much needed I had the loveliest massage, I didn't get my therapists name but I know she was born in 1975. Really friendly and did a great job. My friend's massage was also good. The pool is shallow (a bonus) and great to use. The water was tested when I was there. The sauna and steam room are also amazing to detox. Children are welcome in pool The food wasn't that great sadly, a set menu. My toastie was greasy and cold and my friend's beet salad was too small for an adult. But the young lady serving us was lovely. We didn't complain as we were on a chilled spa day, just a note for the future maybe. Thanks again to all staff, we will definitely return. It is a beautiful location. The staff are a credit to the hotel. It's a little bit of a rabbits warren for people with no sense of direction like myself, but we will be returning.

Top marks on food! Had a juicy double burger followed by a gooey chocolate fondant, very attentive staff Fred and Dillon were super friendly!! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will be bringing my family back next time, stunning views from the window washed down nicely with a funky iced coffee! 5 star from me

Woolley Grange is the perfect family holiday destination. Ever since having children, we have struggled to find a destination that provides both luxury and all required services for family needs. Typically you have to make a compromise. Woolley Grange changed all of that…offering a luxurious family experience at the highest level. Pre-Holiday: the staff at Woolley Grange were pro-active in ensuring everything was prepared in advance of the holiday. Ensured that the rooms were set up exactly how was required for the children; bed rails, potties, changing mats, nappy bins, non-slip bath mats, baby monitors … everything had been thought of. A specific shout out to Daniel who was excellent. From making the booking to arriving, the stress was taken out of the process. Woolley Grange provide everything which means packing is relatively simple and easy. The only thing you will need to bring is a pram if you wish; everything else is provided. The Setting: Woolley Grange is idyllic - rolling countryside and beautiful grounds. The main garden is set up to provide games for the children. There is also the vegetable garden for the kids to explore. Our toddler loved the morning trip to see the runner ducks after breakfast. Also there are two Wendy houses for kids to play in. The indoor swimming pool was great; facilities are nicely laid out and kid friendly. The outdoor swimming pool wasn’t open during our stay; however, we could see the location was perfect and yet again, the set up was very family friendly. Family Focus: everything is set up to cater for families. During mealtimes the staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and provide us with all things baby-related! All mess was cleared up quickly and staff were always willing to go the extra mile to ensure families had what they needed…for example specific food requirements, extra beakers, high chairs etc A nice touch is that for mealtimes, the staff had created name tags for the children, making it easy to know which table had been set up for the particular family. Another very useful complimentary service provided is bottle cleaning. Bears Den was brilliant for childcare; they looked after our 2.5 year old and our 7 month old, with no issues. During the week, our toddler made some lovely friends who all went to Bears Den together. 1 1/2 hours is complimentary, which is a great help for parents who want to relax for a bit during the day. The Spa: really good Spa facilities. One tip would be to book trea**ents well in advance, as it does get busy. If you leave it to when you arrive to book trea**ents, there may be limited availability. The Staff: are simply fantastic. The staff are what made this holiday a special one. Specific thanks to: Daniel, Liam, Dylan, Steve and Kay. Also a big thank you to Lisa the Manager who was brilliant and who runs a super efficient and high quality team. Overall, an amazing place and provides families with a special holiday destination in a luxurious e

This is a gorgeous and historic building in lovely grounds. The furnishings and decor are elegant and welcoming. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The restaurant however was disappointing; the menu was mostly burgers and fish and for such a high class hotel we expected something a little more interesting. The prices also seemed high for what was on offer. The absence of a bar limits the ability to serve a good range of drinks.