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Reviews of The Old Stables

3.5 out of 5
The Old Stables
Manor House Farm, 18 Main Street, Melton Mowbray, England

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loverly cosy place, clean and tidy accommodation and surroundings, very helpful owner who is very explanatory about the local area, would definitely book there again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Fran on Apr 24, 2024
Hi RichardMany thanks for your kind comments; pleased that you were able to get out and about despite the variable weather. Look forward to seeing you on another occasion to give you the opportunity to discover more of delights in the area. Pleasure to have met you both.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property and a fantastic host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Fran on Mar 13, 2024
Hi BenA pleasure to have met you and glad that you were able to stay at the Old Stables during your expedition to complete the Leicestershire Round. Well done. Thank you for your kind comments.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place, the host was super friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Fran on Mar 3, 2024
Dear James. Thank you for your kind comments. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to greeting you again when you have the opportunity to visit the lovely countryside and hospitality of High Leicestershire.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from the owner. Extremely cosy & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Fran on Feb 9, 2024
Dear AlisonThank you for your kind comments. So pleased that you had a pleasant stay. Look forward to seeing you hopefully again when you next are free to visit the area.Best regards.

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Fran on Feb 5, 2024
Hi PaulaThank you for your kind review.So pleased that you had a comfortable and relaxing stay. Look forward to seeing you when you have a little more time to enjoy our lovely countryside and local hospitality.Kindest regards

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
Friendly welcome, warm comfortable accommodation, and perfectly situated, in High Leicestershire, for our needs. We stayed 2 nights and ate in the Stag & Hounds both nights, a mere 50m away, where the locals and staff were very friendly and the food delicious. We had a small issue with the hot water which our host solved quickly and efficiently. This is a characterful conversion of some old outbuildings, hence the `eco' rating, with plenty of space and good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Fran on Jan 29, 2024
Dear JamesThank you very much for your thoughtfull review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I am delighted that you had a comfortable stay at The Old Stables. Also pleased that you were able to enjoy some of our local hospitality and appreciate our members within our village community..Look forward to meeting you hopefully on another occasion.Kindest regardsFran

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly cosy
Gorgeous place to stay, so perfectly cost for a country get-away. Fran had decorated the barn in with little Christmas touches, and we were well supplied with cookies, cupcakes and tea. The electric blankets were a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Fran on Dec 10, 2023
Dear Laura.Thank you for your lovely comments. Delighted that you had a comfy relaxing stay. Look forward to seeing you again when you have time. Perhaps in the Spring when the flowers are in bloom, lambs are jumping and the sun shines. Kindest regards.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suitably Stabled
The host was very friendly and made check in really easy, even starting the fire in the stove for us. The room was very nicely done up, cozy and comfy, with plenty of warmth from the fire. The kitchen area was compact but well supplied and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay there again should we be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Fran on Nov 7, 2023
Dear Margaret and DanThank you for staying at The Old Stables and also for your kind review; It was a pleasure to meet you both. I am so pleased that you were cosy in The Snug and that you had the chance to enjoy our local pub, commuity and pork pie experience!! Look forward to meeting you, hopefully . on your next expedition to Leicestershire. Kindest regardsFran

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Fran on Nov 3, 2023
Hi JamesThank you very much for your review. I am pleased that you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Hope that you had a safe journey home. If you are ever this way again it would be great to meet you both again.Regards

8/10 Good

jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very quiet, good nights sleep, not much in the way of options for eating out, went to the next village along to the Stilton and Cheese which was quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fran on Oct 24, 2023
Hi Jon. Thank you for your review, so pleased that you had a peaceful and relaxed stay at The Old Stables. We are a small village but do have The Stag and Hounds Michelin Bib Gourmand pub abou 200 yards away. They have a small but specialist menu, booking advised as usually busy. Always pleased to help and advise. Only a phone call away.. Hope you have the chance to visit us at on another occasion it was a peasure to have met you.Regardd

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
Was clean and well stocked. Quiet and peaceful location. Walking distance to pub with good good. Nice gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Fran on Oct 16, 2023
Hi AnitaSo pleased that you had a comfortable stay and had a good time in the pub!!. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope that perhaps, some time in the future, you can come and visit us again. We have some lovely countryside. walks, and as you discovered places to eat.Many thanks for your kind review.Kindest regards

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fran on Oct 11, 2023
Hi PaulaIt was a pleasure to meet you both and so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay.Thank you for your review which I appreciate.Look forward to meeting you hopefully on another occasion.Kindest regards

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely find! Great stay.
What a lovely find! Stayed here for one night when visiting the Stag & Hounds, but could happily have stayed longer. Lovely location, great facilities and lovely touches with home made cakes on arrival and a fridge with proper milk and bottled water. Fran was very welcoming and helpful, and lots of information in the room about the local area and places to go/eat etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Fran on Sep 6, 2023
Hi NicolaMany thanks for your kind review so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. Do hope you manage to visit on another occasion when you have time.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful retreat
Fran is a wonderful host and the ‘snug’ is such a lovely place to stay We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Fran on Sep 3, 2023
Dear MartinThank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you both. I do hope you can stay sometime in the future when you have more time to discover our lovely countryside and friendly local hospitalityRegards.

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and tastefull stables conversion that is well appointed with lovely gardens to access. Fran is a helpful and very friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fran on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I am pleased that you had a comfortable stay. Look forward to meeting you again when you have the opportunity. Kindest regards.

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fran on Aug 15, 2023
Many thanks for your very kind review and pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. Look forward to meeting you hopefully, some time in the future, when you may have time to discover more of our beautiful countryside. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Fran on Aug 8, 2023
Hi JulieThank you for your kind review.It was a pleasure to meet you both. Hope you enjoyed your time in Leicestershire. Have a safe journey as you travel around discovering all the special places on your list.Kindest regards and thank you for staying at The Old Stables.Fran

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fran was incredibly understanding when our check in time kept getting pushed back due to raod delays, and she was so welcoming and helpful on our arrival - explaining all aspects of the room and offering local recommendations for our stay. The Snug was a gorgeous room and it was a pleasure to stay at The Old Stables.
Response from Fran on Jul 17, 2023
Dear KatieThank you so much for your lovely review.It was a delight to meet you both and I am so pleased that I could help make your celebratary weekend happy, despite the weather!I hope that you are able to visit on another occasion so that you can relax and explore our peaceful countryside.Kindest regards

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Fran on Jun 28, 2023
Der MarisaThank you so much for your kind review. Your comments are appreciated and I am so pleased that you had a comfortable stay which contributed to your enjoyment of your exciting weekend. I look forward to seeing you again to enable you to spend a little more time discovering the delights of Leicestershire. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, comfortable and full of character with lots of little extras including chocolates, homemade cakes, milk and bottled water. The hostess was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Fran on May 29, 2023
Dear GailThank you for your very kind review. So pleased you had a relaxing and enjoyable time. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope that you are able to visit sometime in the future to discover more about our lovely countryside and surroundings.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from FRAN on Apr 23, 2023
Hi VickyThank you for taking time to send a lovely review. Hope you had a great time cycling around Rutland Water and enjoying our countryside. Look forward to seeing you on another occasion when you have time to relax and chill.Kind regardsFran

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming
Lovely welcoming log fire in room. Very comfortable. Continental style breakfast a bit meagre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Fran on Apr 8, 2023
Dear John. Thank you for your kind review. I do not provide breakfast however I do provide basic cearels, milk, tea, coffee, and biscuits in case guests become hungry. Kindest regards.

10/10 Excellent

karl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Fran on Apr 28, 2023
Dear KarlThank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you and pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing perhaps on another occasion so that you can relax and enjoy our lovely countryside.Regards

10/10 Excellent

S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy retreat
Although brief we loved everything about the place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Fran on Jan 1, 2023
Many thanks for your review. Glad that your stay was comfortable. A pleasure to meet you. A Happy New Year and hopefully we will see you for a little longer at some time soon.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Snug is just lovely, warm and cosy with a log fire in the bedroom / sitting room. Spacious and spotlessly clean. The kitchen is well equipped, has everything you need for a self catering break, just wish our stay had been longer, could happily have stayed a week. Fran was lovely; welcoming, friendly and helpful, thanks so much, we would love to visit again sometime.
Response from Fran on Dec 22, 2022
Many thanks for your lovely review. So pleased that you had a comfortable stay. Hope that you can come and visit on another occasion to enjoy our lovely countryside and relax in our local hostileries. Have an happy Christmas; wishing you good health and happiness for the coming year.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Fran on Sep 28, 2022
Hi NicolaMany thanks for your kind review.Pleased that you had an enjoyable stay at The Old Stables and that you found everything you required. Was a delight to meet you and hope that you come again some time in the future to relax and enjoy our lovely countryside.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay host couldn’t have been more helpful. Really lovely place to stay highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Fran on Sep 9, 2022
Dear LyndaThank you fo much for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you both;hope your journey home was not too long. Look forward to you visiting perhaps on another occasion.RegardsFran

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Fran on Sep 9, 2022
Dear SamThank you for your kind review. Hope Burley was successful. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Look forward to seeing you on another occasion.RegardsFran

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Fran on Aug 23, 2022
Hi SusieThank you for your lovely review. Much appreciated. Glad you had a good time; a pleasure to meet you.Kindest regards

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from FRAN on Aug 10, 2022
Dear Fiona Thank you very much for you kind review. It is always good to know how our guests have found their visit to The Old Stables and any comments that are constructive welcome. Look forward to meeting you again hopefully some time in the future. Kind regards.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Fran on Jul 5, 2022
Dear Susan Thank you so much for your kind review. Hope that you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to relax. Look forward to meeting you again some time on the future. Regards Fran

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Fran on Jun 10, 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review. Hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing time at The Old Stables. Look forward to seeing you again perhaps on another occasion. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Excellent Stay
Excellent stay in a spotless room in a beautiful village. The owner was extremely helpful and we loved our short break.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Fran on Jun 15, 2022
Dear Steven Thank ypu for your kind review. Delighted that you had an enjoyable stay. Look forward to seeing you again when you feel like a relaxing break. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Fran on May 10, 2022
Dear Martin Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and pleased that you enjoyed your time discovering the area. I look forward to meeting you both again sometime in the future. Regards Fran

10/10 Excellent

Peter Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Fran on May 1, 2022
Dear Peter. Thank you for your kind review. It was a delight to meet you both and pleased that you were comfortable and happy. Hope you enjoyed visiting the interesting places and beautifull countryside in Rutland and Leicestershire. Kindest regards.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Fran on Apr 15, 2022
Dear Mary Thank you for your kind review and pleased that your accommodation met your expectations. Do hope that your day went OK. Look forward to meeting you again when perhaps you have a little more time to relax. Regards Fran

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from FRAN on Apr 11, 2022
Hi James Hopefully you had a cosy happy stay at The Old Stables. Thank you for your review. Look forward to welcoming you to Burrough, our local pub and the area some time in the future. A pleasure to have met you both. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth a detour
After a very long bike ride we couldn't have asked for a better welcome. Fran explained everything about the property and the little extras were lovely. Every detail has been thought about from visitor information to the comfort of the accommodation. There is plenty of space, the beds are comfortable and the shower was particularly good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Fran on Mar 25, 2022
Dear Ladies Thank you very much for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to meet you and delighted that your stay was happy and comfy. I congratulate you on completing your biking challenge. Hoping a future planned circuit can include a visit to The Old Stables. Regards Fran

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming
Nice warm welcome, upon entering the property it was a very pleasant surprise. Clean and tidy with some very nice touches, biscuits, milk etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Fran on Mar 25, 2022
Dear Chris Thanks for your kind review. Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and your time here. Your comments appreciated. Look forward, hopefully, to meeting you again in the future so that I can introduce you to the area and the beautiful countryside. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we pulled up we knew we'd chosen well. The host was helpful and pleasant, ran us through the room and facilities. The room was lovely, clean and welcoming. The log burner kept the room toastie and warm. Would highly recommend this venue. Would definitely book again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from FRAN on Nov 29, 2021
Dear Thank you so much for your kind review. Delighted that you had a comfy stay which contributed to your memorable stay! It was a pleasure to have met you both; I look forward to you staying on another occasion when I can introduce you to our lovely countryside. Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
MEMORIAL VISIT
Exceptional B&B, personable, friendly and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Fran on Nov 21, 2021
Thank you for your kind review and for your comments. It was a pleasure to have met you and, most importantly, that your stay was comfortable and relaxing. Kindest regards

10/10 Excellent

Judge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Fran on Nov 14, 2021
Thank you for your kind review. Really delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully look forward to meeting you both again some time in the future. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely converted stable block. zgreat size room and very cosy. Tea and coffee making facilities in room and fridge for milk. Friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Fran on Oct 29, 2021
Many thanks for your kind review. Hope you enjoyed your stay at The Old Stables. Pleased to meet you and look forward to seeing you again Regards

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Excellent accommodation and very friendly host. Will visit again when next in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from FEH on Sep 6, 2021
Dear Anthony Thank you very much for your kind comments. So pleased you had a good time and that everything was as expected. Kindest regards

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great hosts. Great accommodation. Great location. Wish I could have stayed longer. Will hopefully be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from The Old Stables on Jun 28, 2021
Hi Darren We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope your trip home was ok and that you did not have too many punctures during the race!. Many thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to meeting you again. Regards Peter and Fran

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly owners.property was a joy to stay in. breakfast was 1st class. highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from FandP on Jun 24, 2021
Thank you for your very kind review. We were delighted to meet you and pleased that we could provide you with a happy and comfortable stay in peace and quite. Hopefully you will be able to visit The Old Stables again so that we can continue our interesting conversations!!! Kindest regards Peter and Fran

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and well presented. Some noise from the joined accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from F and P on Oct 17, 2020
Thank you for your kind review. The reason there was a little noise from next door's accommodation was because we needed to provide breakfast in the little kitchen which is inbetween the two sets of rooms. We would not usually do this but because of Covid-19 we were not able to provide breakfast in the house. We appreciate your comment and have taken note. Thank you for staying at The Old Stables; we look forward to welcoming you again some time in the future. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay at The Old Stables
Absolutely fantastic stay at the old stables. Lovely, friendly hosts, who were extremely helpful and attentive. Amazing breakfast, lovely cosy room with the perfect wood burner. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from F and P on Oct 12, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. We were delighted to meet you both and glad that we could add some sunshine to a rather wet weekend. Look forward to welcoming you on another occasion. Keep smiling and safe.

10/10 Excellent

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, lovely rooms and very friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from FranH on Sep 24, 2019
Thank you for staying at The Old Stables. It was great to meet you both and so pleased you had an enjoyable stay. Many thanks for your kind review; we look forward to hopefully meeting you again some time in the future Kind regards