Local Reviews
In August 2024, Gareth said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Great stay, friendly staff, nice food and spa was a good quality. Overall a great stay and would return if ever in the area. Only reason I can’t give a 5* is there was no air conditioning in the rooms, normally not an issue but in the decent weather rooms were uncomfortably hot.
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In August 2024, sarah111124 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Had a lovely stay here on the weekend. Room was clean and ready for us on arrival though the decor is a little dated. Staff welcoming and friendly and I would like to mention Franco from the restaurant who really made our dining experience. He was great! Food was really nice and the breakfast in the morning was lovely.
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In August 2024, Siriusue said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
When we arrived our room did not appear to have been prepared and it was stiflingly hot despite the window being open. We had booked a 2-night special ‘summer break’ but none of the expected extras were in the room. No water, just 2 tea bags and milks- and no phone in the room. So, to request the additional items involved a traipse down to reception. This however resulted in plentiful supplies of tea, milk, toiletries, chocolates and spa robes, much of which was brought by the lovely Ryan who also went and fetched us a fan to cool down the room. For water - apparently you’re supposed to go to the water cooler (‘hydration station’) near reception. Not convenient or customer focused : it comes across as way of saving on the provision of bottled water in rooms. Oh, and if you do have a phone in your room you can ask for ice to be delivered to your room - for a charge. Another traipse down to the bar for an ice bucket!
The room itself was surprisingly drab with old scuffed and worn furniture. OK, it had a sliding mirrored wardrobe but insufficient hangers and no skirt/trouser hangers. The bathroom was tight- the loo was a tight squeeze and I’m slim- anyone carrying weight might find it uncomfortable. Toiletries were provided in the bathroom but nothing special so we used the ESPA toiletries which came as part of our deal. Access to our room was up stairs and along a dingy corridor with worn old carpet and an uneven surface.
The reception area of the hotel is bright and welcoming and the staff are very pleasant and efficient as are the adjoining bar and lounge areas. However there’s not much about other areas that are bright. The main Courtyard Restaurant is truly oppressive with lots of black painted wood and a hideous dark brown painting on the wall, of what, and why it’s there, I know not. The pub across the courtyard is similarly dingy: I felt like I’d walked into a working men’s club. Not comfortable or salubrious.
The star of the hotel is the Spa which is well appointed with a great pool and thermal spa area etc, beautifully clean and well maintained. Pity the rest of the hotel doesn’t match it for style and surroundings. But it does justify your stay and compensates to some extent for the main hotel facilities.
This hotel is now an institution and seems to be rather resting on its laurels. From this recent experience my sense is that it’s time that attention is given to upgrading and refurbishing rooms and common areas as these are well past their best and firmly last century. As of now they certainly detract from the overall experience of staying in the hotel.
The room itself was surprisingly drab with old scuffed and worn furniture. OK, it had a sliding mirrored wardrobe but insufficient hangers and no skirt/trouser hangers. The bathroom was tight- the loo was a tight squeeze and I’m slim- anyone carrying weight might find it uncomfortable. Toiletries were provided in the bathroom but nothing special so we used the ESPA toiletries which came as part of our deal. Access to our room was up stairs and along a dingy corridor with worn old carpet and an uneven surface.
The reception area of the hotel is bright and welcoming and the staff are very pleasant and efficient as are the adjoining bar and lounge areas. However there’s not much about other areas that are bright. The main Courtyard Restaurant is truly oppressive with lots of black painted wood and a hideous dark brown painting on the wall, of what, and why it’s there, I know not. The pub across the courtyard is similarly dingy: I felt like I’d walked into a working men’s club. Not comfortable or salubrious.
The star of the hotel is the Spa which is well appointed with a great pool and thermal spa area etc, beautifully clean and well maintained. Pity the rest of the hotel doesn’t match it for style and surroundings. But it does justify your stay and compensates to some extent for the main hotel facilities.
This hotel is now an institution and seems to be rather resting on its laurels. From this recent experience my sense is that it’s time that attention is given to upgrading and refurbishing rooms and common areas as these are well past their best and firmly last century. As of now they certainly detract from the overall experience of staying in the hotel.
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In August 2024, Craig M said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
The whole place as amazing, came home feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. The room was lovely staff were very friendly and There’s plenty to do.
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In August 2024, LG1_12 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Had a very nice family room 105
Nice big rooms , let down a little by lack of hangers , bath was grubby under the taps possible as awkward area to clean
No A/C but old type fan in room which was very dusty and when hubby turned on blew dust over bed
Quality furnishings and lovely fluffy towels
2 bottles of water and a treat really nice touch
Just a few minor tweaks but very comfortable room
Spa and grounds beautiful but the reception ladies toilets were not flushing while we were there.
The reason I cannot go higher than 3 was the Breakfast and the food in the Drop inn
Awful breakfast , nothing replenished waiting in line like school kids and when served over cooked and the worst fried eggs I have ever seen
Badly cooked food no one to blame but the chef I would be ashamed to serve up
Waiting staff appeared embarrassed and confused and no offers of coffee or tea top ups
Would we return Yes we would but not sure if would eat there ? lots to do in the pub area for the family but sadly quiet when we went for dinner but given the food it’s no wonder limited menu and was awful we left most on our plates
I remember when the last drop was renowned for its restaurant it needs a chef and management and assessment .
Grounds beautifully kept executive rooms lovely
Spa lovely and lots of seating around the whole village , good value for what we paid
Nice big rooms , let down a little by lack of hangers , bath was grubby under the taps possible as awkward area to clean
No A/C but old type fan in room which was very dusty and when hubby turned on blew dust over bed
Quality furnishings and lovely fluffy towels
2 bottles of water and a treat really nice touch
Just a few minor tweaks but very comfortable room
Spa and grounds beautiful but the reception ladies toilets were not flushing while we were there.
The reason I cannot go higher than 3 was the Breakfast and the food in the Drop inn
Awful breakfast , nothing replenished waiting in line like school kids and when served over cooked and the worst fried eggs I have ever seen
Badly cooked food no one to blame but the chef I would be ashamed to serve up
Waiting staff appeared embarrassed and confused and no offers of coffee or tea top ups
Would we return Yes we would but not sure if would eat there ? lots to do in the pub area for the family but sadly quiet when we went for dinner but given the food it’s no wonder limited menu and was awful we left most on our plates
I remember when the last drop was renowned for its restaurant it needs a chef and management and assessment .
Grounds beautifully kept executive rooms lovely
Spa lovely and lots of seating around the whole village , good value for what we paid
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In August 2024, deborahlambert1966 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Nice evening,rooms were tired,bathrooms need updating,seals round the bath needs replacing,discoloured.
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In August 2024, laurahughes893 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
I really enjoyed my stay. Room 208 was a little dated but over all ok. The spa was the best bit. The restaurant was nice and breakfast was lovely. Not to busy but a nice atmosphere
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In August 2024, dangerman633 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
The hotel is in a great spot with fabulous views over the west Pennine moors, now slightly reduced by the new housing development. Plenty of friendly and helpful staff on hand to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The executive king room was a little dated, but clean and comfortable, with a large bathroom including a very welcome full size bathtub - very rare in modern hotels!
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In August 2024, midgeat86 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Have stayed before, but second to last day had some rowdy guests which staff dealt with though. Think this was a hen party.
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In August 2024, katehemmings37 said about The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Was a nice stay but had a few quirks that impacted the stay. If I could give any advice it would be to avoid the breakfast
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