Restaurant at Esseborne Manor in Test Valley

Having had a wonderful weekend break some years ago with my wife, we returned today to have lunch with friends. I am please to say nothing had changed and the food, service and general ambience of the hotel was unsurpassed. The interior decor had been refreshing updated without losing that cosy feeling we had enjoyed on our previous stay. We will not leave it so long before we return for a weekend stay. Thank for a very enjoyable day.

Had afternoon tea yesterday and it was lovely. The staff were extremely friendly and very fast. The food was delicious and there was a really good selection. We were given boxes to take the leftovers with us so nothing went to waste. The setting was beautiful and everything was really well presented. I had to make use of the disabled loo while there and it was nice and big and very clean. Many thanks for the lovely service.

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends. Food was good, with the exception of the roast potatoes, which I think were frozen. I would expect homemade roast potatoes at Esseborne. This is what makes a good roast stand out from a basic pub roast. Some of the vegetables were quite hard but all in all a nice meal.

Had afternoon tea. The quality of the food was wonderful. Plenty of it (had to bring some home) the staff were extremely helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend. Can't wait to return very soon. Thank you everyone at Esseborne.

A lovely Hotel set in beautiful surroundings, with friendly and attentive staff. The food was lovely and our room was very spacious and comfortable. I would thoroughly recommend staying here!

Yes, quirky but we really enjoyed our stay at Essebourne Manor and would recommend to anyone.A warm welcome, good service and excellent value.We really enjoyed the taster menu which quite rightfully offered a range of flavours and tastes

This is a review of dinner - I did not stay the night. Esseborne has always been a safe bet for me when it comes to eating out. My family have been coming here for decades. But last Friday was a truly memorable dining experience. The ambience - as always - is quiet and restrained. You wouldn't be coming here if you wanted a busy vibe. The food was impeccable. Choose from a small well thought out menu (there's a vegetarian menu too). Our dishes were well presented, perfectly cooked and so tasty. Service was excellent. And the prices were very reasonable - especially when you consider the quality of the food. I will be coming back in a few weeks and will update this review as necessary.

A most delightful tasting menu indeed! I came here for dinner a few weeks ago, excellent service and food in what seems to be a lovely Manor House.The only criticism I can pick is that there are lots of potholes on your way to the car park which could really do with being filled in. Otherwise all round excellent

Stayed here for 1 night, including dinner and breakfast. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The room was nice and warm but could do with a little freshening up as it’s quite dated. I liked the hospitality tray with biscuits and water- very nice touch. Dinner was good but the starter I was served- butternut squash with ricotta was tiny and very plain for what you pay for. The chilli tofu main was delicious- definitely recommend. Dessert was also nice but the pannacotta portion was tiny too. The other thing I noticed was that on arrival we were given a printed wine list, at the bar the same wine list which listed the same wines but different prices- at checkout out I paid a 3rd price for the same wine. They should definitely check for consistency of prices across the menus.

Hotel is in lovely well cared for gardens. As you walk in you are greeted by fairly old fashioned decor. Looks like an old couple have not kept up with decorating, carpet everywhereand curtains with pelmets etc. All is spotless clean though. Staff when they arrived were very friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely, large bed and bathroom. Again a little tired but again spotless. We then had drinks on the patio overlooking the gardens and then went in for dinner which was absolutely excellent. Cooked to perfection and looked gorgeous. Wine is also very reasonable £21which was the most expensive on the list. Altogether a lovely stay.