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Reviews of Rookwood Farmhouse

4 out of 5
Rookwood Farmhouse
Stock Cross, Newbury, England

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

G

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very average
We felt that the owners were not enthusiastic hosts. We were not shown half the facilities shown on the website, jut our room and the breakfast room. The breakfasts were average to poor (a dreadful poached egg ruined the smoked salmon it was served with). The TV in our room did not work, the picture was pixellated on all channels..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnighter
Lovely B&B in a quiet spot. Very convenient to Deanwood gilf course where we were going to see a band.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Fabulous garden, extremely comfy bed and squishy pillow. Nice owners. Some of the furniture and furnishings need cleaning and repairing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect. Would cetaintly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable Stay
Enjoyable stay. Nice, comfortable surroundings. Lovely couple who run the Farmhouse. Polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place!
Wonderful and charming place! We really liked our room, which was cosy and lovely decorated. The hosts were very nice, gave as plenty of tips where to go and what to see. It was a memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away
Beautiful place, great breakfast, friendly people, clean to the point you wanted to take your shoes off not to leave any dirt on the carpet. Great location for Newbury and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Theo, Washington DC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, charming main house, beautiful grounds, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, really comfy bed and a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Fantastic luxurious overnight stay rooms are finished to the highest of standards and such a welcoming comfortable stsy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal stop over
Nice place to stay location was good but all nearby pubs have closed. Therefore it is a drive to get evening meal. Parking is limited if busy. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had serious problems getting into the house because of door locks & we were not the only ones that weekend.plus we didn’t realise the room was not en suite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Country Guesthouse!
Lovely setting and the room was clean and a good size. The owner was friendly and their 3 dogs made it feel like home!! I was recommended a pub not too far from the guesthouse - The Red House and the food and staff were great. Breakfast was also delicious. I would highly recommend staying here and I will be staying here again for sure 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GOOD B and B BUT PRICE ???
HARD TO FIND THE PROPERTY. WEB PICTURES ARE OF THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY WHILST THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TO THE WEB SITE. GOOD SIZE ROOM - HEARTY BREAKFAST - GOOD SHOWER - V. NICE GARDENS - CLEAN BUT FOUND BLOOD ON THE TOP BED COVER.- PARKING O.K. JUST - V. SMALL VILLAGE - PRICE MAY BE SLIGHTLY TOO HIGH. WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayden, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5* BnB Experience
The owners were great hosts and the room was in excellent condition - a far higher standard than I have seen at other 4 star hotels in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

twinkletoes, kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality B&B
We stayed for a wedding at the Vineyard which was very close by. This is delightful period farmhouse not your usual soul less chain type. If this is what you enjoy then it is definately a great place to stay. Breakfast was really good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, friendly people
Amazing garden, welcoming hosts, and the pool was so lovely in 30degree heat!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good stay
stayed two nights and had a lovely and peaceful time. warm comfortable and clean.

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint countryside stay
The Rookwood Farmhouse is very quaint. The owners of the house have lived there for a long time and have recently converted it into a B&B. It has a very homely feel. The room I was staying in had a password for wifi that I couldn't connect to as the connection was too weak - it was too late for me to request a different password but it would be good if the owners could check that the wifi reaches all rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly country house
Not really a farmhouse but a nice historical house and annex with a lovely garden. My room in the annex was in very good condition, comfortable with a great bed and bahroom and had a homey shared lounge, kitchen and even clothes washing facilities. Hosts were very solicitous and hospitable although they seemed a little overworked and some details were not 100%. There were many dogs. My door and the door of the other room in the annex did not muffle much sound between them so privacy was not ideal. However generally a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden find
Rookwood Farm is a lovely property with an AMAZING, award winning garden. The rooms were large and lovely, the beds were very deluxe and comfortable, and the food was also top end. This is an incredible property. My only concern is that it is hard to find because there is no large sign, and only the name on the building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Business Stop Over
Hosts were excellent and very accommodating. Ideal for the business traveller.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country
Fine

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B/Farmhouse Hotel
Rookwood Farmhouse is exactly what you'd imagine - a rural farmhouse B&B. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable and set in beautiful gardens. A good breakfast was freshly cooked for us in the main dining room. Note: The owners have two charming and well behaved dogs (Dalmatians) that live in the main house.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely country retreat
Very approachable and helpful hosts.

8/10 Good

San Traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Real English
Comfortable stay, pleasing hosts, rooms are specious and the lounge is in a separate spacious building with swimming pool. Huge garden to walk within.

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant
This was a very nice bed and breakfast. Service was friendly and prompt. Area is quiet. Room was a good size, not cramped, and in good condition.

10/10 Excellent

Ben, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, friendly hosts
Thoroughly enjoyed - homemade breakfast, friendly hosts & a nice change to staying in a hotel

8/10 Good

ross, portsmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely location for romance
an excellent location, lovely themed rooms and great host. The most beautiful gardens made welcoming by the hosts and their pets

10/10 Excellent

GLVS, Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely overnight stay
Lovely stay in this fab b and b. The rooms were nice and location and grounds stunning. Owners went above and beyond and breakfast was great. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

LT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly!
Stayed here for work as I find the bigger hotel chains too impersonal. The room was gorgeous with a massive bed and both a tub and a shower in the bathroom. The garden was lovely, the pool as well, and the couple who runs the place are both very friendly. It's the kind of place where you end up having breakfast across the table from the owners whilst the milkman is rummaging around the kitchen for a cuppa. Added bonus was the 11 Dalmatian puppies that were currently in the house as well!

8/10 Good

Will, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and friendly service, comfortable bed, Quiet
We stayed at Rookwood whilst attending a wedding reception in Stockcross village. We were greeted as soon as we'd parked and welcomed in by the owner. We stayed in the four-poster room with en-suite bathroom which was nicely appointed and very comfortable. All the usual facilities you would expect from a conventional 3* hotel were included: team & coffee, bottled water, toiletries, heated towel rails etc. Breakfast was served at 10am as agreed the night before, a delicious full English with all the trimmings. We didn't use the garden/pool but they looked very well kept from inside. Dog lovers will appreciate the attentive, friendly canine hosts (1 labrador, 1 dalmatian). We would be happy to stay here again.

6/10 Okay

rita, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
OK, but not outstanding
Was difficult to find without a GPS. Not as impressive as I thought it would be but clean and comfortable. The pictures were misleading.

8/10 Good

tom, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice farm house
Good location, convenient to a number of attractions. inadequate parking. Good meals comfortable room.

10/10 Excellent

Mary, St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
We had a delightful time, and everything was lovely. We felt welcomed and at home. Everyone was so helpful, the entire place was beautiful, and the breakfasts were delicious. Make sure to spend some time in the lovely gardens.

10/10 Excellent

Linda, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem of a place.
An excellent stay in a wonderful place, lovely gardens to wander in as well. We were greeted as we drove in and personally said goodbye to as we left. We would certainly go again.

10/10 Excellent

rbutts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Accommodation!!
Superb location and accommodation! Very good service and lovely owners!

6/10 Okay

Paul, New Zealand

Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth the money
We would definitely not stay here again. It is certainly not value for money. Read al the comments in Tripadvisor.

10/10 Excellent

A Booth, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and stay
Nice place, very home from home

10/10 Excellent

Tim, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic little place, beautiful room
The location of this B&B is very rural which was great for us, but it is also only a 10 min drive from the centre of Newbury, very handy. We were amazed at the size and very high quality finish of our bedroom, absolutely beautifully decorated with clearly no expense spared. The owners were friendly and welcoming, and on my request had prepared roses and a chilled bottle of champagne for us. The following morning we had a lovely full English breakfast and were invited to look around their lovely huge gardens. Stockcross is a peaceful little village with a couple of very pleasant pubs. Afterwards we went for a nice walk in the countryside just a few minutes drive away from the b&b. All in all a perfect stay. We'll definitely be returning.

6/10 Okay

s. heaver

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A lovely get away
for a B &B this Coach House is lovely. our room was decorated in keeping with the house. surrounded by antique furnitue with a gorgeous 4 poster bed. we recieved a warm greeting and Char couldnt have been more helpful. the gardens and games room (snug) are and added bonus. There is also a pool. we didnt use this obbiously but is going to be lovely in the summer. its just down the road from two recommended pub/restuarants. which we ate ar the closest. very good quality food too. as was our.full english, freshly cooked breakgast. the dining room is very pretty and well set. we did enjoy our stay here and intend to.return again in the summer to see the beautiful gardens.

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant
Nice b and b just outside of Newbury.

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Tonbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rookwood Farmhouse

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rookwood Farm House
Stopped overnight on way to join cruise at Southampton. Warm, friendly and comfortable - highly recomended, would definitly stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Rookwood farmhouse. Fantastic garden. Beautiful surroundings. Great hostess. Comfortable bed. Only negative to say about this stay is that it ended to early.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022