West Lodge Park, Barnet, London

Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, Barnet, London, EN4 0PY
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Awarded the highest AA rating of any 4 star hotel in the area, this charming country retreat is set within 35 acres of tranquil parkland, yet just 12 miles from... more

 

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8/10 Overall rating

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8/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
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8/10 Overall experience
8/10 Overall value for money
  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 18, 2007

    "what a lovely hotel, lovely setting, lovely staff, very attentive without intruding. Felt like a family, non chain hotel still with input and concern from the family concerned. Great stay. Liked the signed card from the Owner in the room asking us to phone with any concerns,nice touch. Thankyou Beales it was the get away break we needed. It more than met our expectations... and the grounds in autumn..amazing, we need to go back and see them in the winter, spring and summer now....." (99945166)

    the space and size of the room. The quietness. it was lovely

    nothing,really enjoyabel break

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 David ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Carnforth , GB  on  October 4, 2008

    "Excellent" (107514945)

    Country House Hotel in the City

    Decoration in rooms needs a makeover

  • 10/10 Karen ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Douglas, isle of man , GB  on  September 22, 2008

    "I absolutely loved it and wished I could have stayed longer." (107293568)

    I arrived after a long and difficult day and was delighted by this wonderful hotel. The staff could not have been friendlier and the room surpassed expectation. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. It was a real joy to find that not only was the bathroom huge but it had a window and lots of natural daylight.

  • 8/10 David ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Carnforth , GB  on  September 15, 2008

    "Excellent situation, & superb 3 course meal for £25. Meet & greet by porter, with umberella!" (107215389)

    Country House Hotel 20 mins. from central London. Very quiet area, surrounded by well kept gardens. Good links to central London. Good size car park, with cameras overlooking.

    Bathroom needs a good overhaul Bedroom a little worse for wear

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 16, 2008

    "We had a lovely time. Thank you." (97163963)

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 8, 2008

    "Overall a very nice place to stay in a friendly and warm hotel" (97366564)

    Bathroom facilities, TV and internet access need updating

  • 9/10 Katherine ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Blackpool , GB  on  May 14, 2008

    "This is a lovely hotel at which I have stayed before and would stay at again. It is set in delightful grounds but the gardeners woke my son at 7am by talking under his open window for some considerable time. " (97288730)

    Reception staff professional and courteous. The rooms for my son and I were lovely and comfortable although last time (September 2007) we had nice feather quilts, not polyester.

    Lady on duty at the restaurant check-in was discourteous. I understand the need for a reasonable dress code but my son is a penniless student, staying only one night before leaving with me for home. I took my money and we ate elsewhere.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 10, 2008

    "the only thing that i was not overly disappointed in was that when i booked on line i requested a smoking room, only to be told when asked that all the rooms were non smoking, which if i am honest did not concern me to much as it may have spoilt the ambience of the hotel.however this must be made clearly to your guests that book on line. But this has not deterred me from staying at the hotel again in the near future. i loved it." (97038344)

    The view from our bedroom window was beautiful, the room spacious,comfortable and welcoming, also so relaxing and peaceful.

  • 9/10 Regina ( Family with older children) 

    from Chicopee , US  on  April 12, 2008

    The hotel & grounds were so beautiful. The hotel quiet at night, it was so calming after a day spent site-seeing in Central London.

    Had trouble with the shower. Keep going hot, cold, hot , cold but it was livable.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Torrington , GB  on  April 2, 2008

    Location and very peaceful setting yet very close to underground.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 14, 2008

    "Excellent out of town hotel with traditional standards of service. The bedroom was larger and better than in most London hotels. Very good value for money." (97582584)

    Large bedroom. Very well furnished.

    Room temperature good have been warmer

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 27, 2008

    I thought the bedroom was lovely and I loved the colour coordination.

    I though the toilet was slightly dirty and could have done with a bit updating.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 6, 2008

    Everything other than below was excellent.

    The only thing I'd complain about, is that the mattress felt very old. I could feel all sort of springs, bumps in it so i would replace them. Also the shower was old fashioned and the handles everywhere were old brass handles from the 70's. It does need an upgrade to the 21st century!!

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  January 4, 2008

    everyday cleanliness

    It was not as clean as I expected

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 20, 2007

    The grounds view from the room,excellent breakfast , very helpful staff. Generally an excellent hotel.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  June 6, 2007

    "Pretty good value accommodation for the quality of the hotel and service. The dinner menu looked pricey but we arrived too late and ate at the bar, which was more affordable and served food till 10.45ish, and where they had some lovely live music - a trombonist and pianist. The room was quite small and stuffy, but had a very comfy bed, lovely soft sheets and great views over the fields. Service was really friendly and helpful. The breakfast had a really good range of treats like fancy yoghurt as well as the classic fry up. They also made us some simple sandwiches on request to take as a packed lunch which were lovely." (99216090)

    lovely gardens, good service

    room too hot and hard to reduce temperature even with window open

  • 8/10 Malcolm ( Family with older children) 

    from Walsall , GB  on  May 31, 2007

    "I love the style of the hotel and the beautiful grounds. Very comfortable bedrooms and ideal for people who want to explore London. Tube stations at easy reach. I would of liked a rough estimate price on evening meals when booking on-line. Instead of it stateing meals are expensive. Even thou we lost at Wembley we still enjoyed our stay and i would recomend to my friends." (99889295)

    The views and hotel old style

    expense of the drinks

  • 10/10 Mmchael ( Mature couple) 

    from Southend on sea , GB  on  May 25, 2007

    "The stay was all we could have asked, a quiet place to rest and excellent for local friends and relatives to come for a coffee or lunch." (99494222)

    The room was spacious and clean and well presented.

    all good

  • 10/10 Joan ( Group of adult friends) 

    from London , GB  on  May 22, 2007

    "Welcoming staff, beautiful grounds, a fantastic retreat. West Lodge Park is perfect for a romantic weekend, it’s within travelling distance to central London. The breakfast buffet was excellent. I cannot find fault with this hotel, it was all worth every penny. I would visit West Lodge Park again soon, I highly recommend this." (99403297)

    Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Hotel staff were very friendly, and the surrounding views of the grounds were breath-taking.

    It was no smoking, but it really didn't matter after all.

  • 9/10 Kevin ( Mature couple) 

    from York , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 9, 2007

    "An enjoyable stay with good food, polite attentive staff who were always on hand. The room was a clean, spacious private area with a good sized bathroom although the bed could have been larger. The gardens were well kept and gave the hotel a very good 1st impression on arrival and were enjoyable to explore.The only slight down side was no on site leisure facilities but the hotel provide a taxi sevice to an outside site free of charge, although there was a spa on site this was out of order during our stay." (99291918)

    Clean spacious room in a lodge away from the main hotel which gave a good degree of privacy. Excellant well kept gardens

  • 8/10 Jill ( Same sex couple) 

    from Greenhithe , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 9, 2007

    "Some of the hotel's decor is in need of updating or at least a touch up - but good food, friendly and efficient staff, a spacious room and glorious grounds made our stay a very enjoyable one." (99568338)

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 3, 2007

    "very good and plesant stay" (99504943)

    rural setting

    room service was hindered by location of room

  • 8/10 Shirley ( Family with older children) 

    from Bolton , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 11, 2007

    "Easy to access London and much nicer than all the Hotels I have stayed at in London" (99628080)

    beautiful views and individual rooms, not the usual standard rooms and lovely feel of a Country House.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 3, 2007

    "everything ok but the room was dusty." (99241228)

  • 10/10 John ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Worthing , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 29, 2007

    "Very comfortable" (99989379)

    Bedroom was superb

  • 9/10 John ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Worthing , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 26, 2007

    "Very pleasant" (99969358)

    Stlye decor liked the robes teddy and slippers nice touch

    slightly more expensive than I would normally pay but worth it

  • 7/10 James ( Mature couple) 

    from South petherton , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 7, 2007

    "Apart from the fact that the room had not been cleaned for some time, we had no complaints. I did get the feeling that we perhaps were placed in that particular room, due to the hotel being full. I did wonder what the other delux rooms would be like." (99695811)

    A very quiet and comfortable room with plenty of space and a lovely view of the grounds.

    Unfortunately, it appeared that the room had not been cleaned, as in dusted or vacumed for quite a while. We did use some tissues to dust most of the furniture before we unpacked. We also felt that the matress had had it's day!

  • 10/10 Alan ( Mature couple) 

    from Swadlincote , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 7, 2007

    The hotel was set in wonderful grounds and yet so close to London. First class service by competant, friendly staff.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 14, 2007

    The rooms were clear and bright. Also there was no noise from other rooms or doors opening as is the cause in other hotels. Brekfast was also fresh

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 7, 2007

    "i was thoroughly impressed with the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. would definately stay again." (99041338)

    it was set in a lovely location with excellent, friendly service.

    a bit of a dated feeling to the hotel, but still very satisfactory.

  • 8/10 Gordon ( Other) 

    from Barnard castle , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 1, 2007

    "In particular, I would mention the staff, who were very helpful and pleasant." (99942141)

    Neat, well laid out, all requirements met.

    Very warm, and difficult to cool.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Spring valley , United States;US  on  January 25, 2007

    "More info about travelling into London. I did not know the trains stopped at 11.30pm on Saturday night. Day travel pack with train passes etc." (99039596)

    Nice bathrooms!

    Bed was a little hard.

  • 10/10 Andrew ( Mature couple) 

    from Hartlepool , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 10, 2007

    "A happy hotel happy staff always couteous and helpful." (99840800)

    Spacious room, nice bathroom

  • 3/10 Douglas ( Mature couple) 

    from St antoine de breuilh , France;FR  on  December 14, 2006

    "Overall it was average to poor. When checking in the receptionists were more interested in talking amongst themsleves than to check us in. Never received the correct newspapers in morning. Restaurant menu difficult to choose from, and what we did eat was of a poor standard and incredibly expensive, whith no real atmoshere in restaurant. Lounge areas completely full with Christmas revellers, only good staff was the porter, who was helpful. Never any cups for tea making facilities in room." (99727176)

    The location, and the gardens

    Dirty bathroom, uncomfortable bed, digustingly dirty toilet brush, dirty windows, long walk in rain from annexe to hotel with useless umbrellas

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  October 26, 2006

    "Comfortable would have liked prior warning that room was in grounds may not have booked . Got drenched walking to my room heavy rain. I know there are brollys but not adequate. I may use the hotel again if I was meeting a certain type of client but as a rule not my cup of tea that doesn`t mean it`s bad justold fashioned for me." (99900275)

    room was comfortable grounds were superb enjoyed the walks

    Decor was a bit dated drab

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 24, 2006

    The bedroom was comfortable and well appointed, with dual aspect windows giving lovely views and plenty of light.

    The bathroom was badly in need of an overhaul - paint was peeling off the ceiling, the top of the cold tap on the wash basin was absent, there was no extractor fan and, worst of all, the shower head had a constant drip which landed on your head if you chose to take a bath.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Family with young children) 

    on  August 30, 2006

    The hotel was lovely and the grounds spectacular

    N/A

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 31, 2006

    "The Hotel's setting was superb but the bedroom needing modernisation with the introduction of some form of air conditioning." (3305081581)

    The grounds were magnificent

    Room old fashioned and there was no air conditioning or fan.

  • 9/10 Brian ( Young couple) 

    from Barnet , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 28, 2006

    IT IS WHAT ALL HOTELS SHOULD BE LIKE ,, A VERY PLEASENT STAY ,, LOVELY ROOMS AND LOVELY GARDENS TO WALK AROUND, IN THE EVENING

  • 10/10 Clifford ( Mature couple) 

    from Fleet , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 23, 2006

    "It is a lovely hotel in beautiful grounds. The service and friendliness of the management and staff was excellent. Despite the excessively hot weather we were able to enjoy a pleasant walk around the arboretum. It may be more expensive but it is different, unlike so many hotels today, which are very similar" (3305035867)

    Lovely room and beautiful grounds of 34 acres.

    Nothing although it did get very hot, which was not the fault of the hotel.

  • 7/10 Terena ( Other) 

    from Monxton , UNITED KINGDOM;GB  on  July 15, 2006

    Surroundings

    When we checked in we were told that we had a complimentary upgrade, I don't know what the upgrade was from but our room had a damp patch on the wall and it had a funny smell, I hate to think what the other room would have been like

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 31, 2006

    "The hotel was a delight. I have often booked a so called luxury hotel only to be disappointed by the quality of the rooms, cleanliness and service. This hotel did not disappoint on any of these counts and had a quality feel. An unexpected treat and I look forward to booking a weekend break there very shortly." (3304550525)

  • 6/10 Adam ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Newton-le-willows , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 21, 2006

    Good location, quiet and relaxing.

    The waiters should butter with them *when* they bring the bread/toast and not much later or not at all.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  March 11, 2006

    restaurant and bar rather expensive, although the quality of was good and the staff excellent.

    Breakfast starting at 7.00am is rather late for business clientel.

  • 9/10 Andrew ( Young couple) 

    from Aylesbury , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 1, 2006

    "The staff are excellent, very efficient, helpful and willing to accommodate our requests without any question or reference to trouble on their part. Room service is prompt and the food both very well prepared and good value. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom shower was excellent - a good deluge of water to wake you up." (3304189477)

    The surrounding grounds are beautiful and tranquil and make for a relaxing stay.

    The room we stayed in, was very pleasant any clean, but the decor may be getting a little long in the tooth.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  December 23, 2005

    "Traditional stylish hotel, typiclly english but with multi-national friendly staff. Ideally situated for Central London by road or underground, excellent local golf courses, a country style hotel in touching distance of the City." (3304051636)

    Clean friendly traditional hotel in a good location

    None

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  December 22, 2005

    "Very comfortable and convenient for my business meeting." (3304054637)

    Clean, well provided, good restuarant, good service

    None significant

  • 9/10 Margaret ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from London colney , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 4, 2005

    Beautiful surroundings, friendly efficient staff. Good food. Nice room. Nice small touches.

    Anything I said here would be nit-picking.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  August 10, 2005

    up to expectations

    drinks quite expensive

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  December 5, 2007

    "The staff don't seem to regard clients very highly - rarely a smile, more often a lackluster response. When I tried to call reception to enquire what time the disco below us would finish, they didn't answer the phone, so I had to go to reception and found two members of staff chatting. There was lots of hair in our shower tray that we had to remove and the shower didn't work very well. The diverter value on the bath had a lever missing. Not what I would call a 4 star (AA) hotel." (97898944)

    The setting is good

    Reception staff were not very attentive

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful:

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