Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa

Beautiful building, excellent, friendly and professional staff with the hotel set in stunning grounds with breathtaking scenery. Highly recommended. Delicious food and large comfortable garden room with patio to beautiful views. Luxurious spa facilities.

I enjoyed our day at the spa with afternoon tea. The food was lovely. Facilities were not bad. Unfortunately steam room wasn’t working which was a shame as we went specifically for this. The pool and hot tubs were nice. General areas of spa perhaps a little grubby and could have done with a good clean and tidy but overall a good spa. Treatment was very good and professional. The best thing….. the staff who were friendly and relaxed and brought us drinks to the hot tubs. They certainly went over and above in a really kind manner with a chilled and easy going approach which was very much appreciated by us tipsy girls. We felt as if we could ask them anything and nothing was too much bother. Yeh I would go here again. Deliciously handsome waiter for afternoon tea was very easy on the eye!

We booked an indulgent spa day for 3. We arrived at 10 am, straight to the treatment rooms for two of us, the other left in the spa. Massage was ok but facial without any interaction about skin or what we felt we needed. The spa is small and it was very busy. Not enough seats for people as zero degrees outside so you couldn’t sit there, no alternative except to be in the water or one of the rooms. Lunch at 1pm. By the time that was served and the food was ok but nothing to write home about. It wasn’t worth getting back into the pool. Changing rooms have two showers and banks of lockers situated around a small bench. Eight people trying to get changed was more like a community swimming baths than a luxury spa. Staff seemed abrupt and not particularly bothered about clients. Restaurant staff were very pleasant. Having done a few spa days we really wouldn’t recommend or return.

Me and my friend had a lovely spa afternoon and light afternoon tea which was so relaxing and the food was lovely too, such good value for money and the staff apart from one were all amazing and so welcoming . Working in customer service myself the older lady on reception was very abrupt and never even said hello when greeting us. It felt like everything was a huge task for her?! I think some extra training and a happier greeting would go along way for the business.

This was a brilliant weekend away. This was the first time that we had stayed here too. Upon arrival, we were upgraded to a suite with no extra cost. The room was huge with excellent views across the gardens and valley and was also very clean. The food was very nice and of a high quality. We only used the bistro, however the food that came was exceptional and wasn't ridiculously priced unlike some places that we have been. Breakfast was great too!! I read some of the poor reviews before going, which did leave me sceptical, but I can honestly say, having just left yesterday, we are looking to book after new year 2026!! The spa and treatments were also brilliant. As it was quiet (only 4 others were in the spa) we had full access to every pool and saunas etc. As the spa here is quite modern and new, it is very well maintained and relaxing. Any reviews of those calling this place old and dated etc, ignore them. The charm of the place along with the modern spa is perfect. It was obviously a quiet weekend when we went, however the only potential negative would be if it was really busy, the spa section is not massive so could get crowded, but I am sure they wont let that happen with 2 hour slots for residents. Staff were also great, no issues at all there. As stated above, we will be booking for the same time next year after the hectic Christmas and new year rush. This was so relaxing and ideal for us. Cheers Stephen

Stayed 4 nights DBB. Comfortable spacious room, very clean. Hotel communal areas very comfortable. Used both restaurant and bistro, menu is adequate for a weekend stay but needs to change for longer stays, some crossover dishes on menus limiting choice. The shining stars of this hotel are the staff. We were very well and warmly looked after by everyone we encountered, restaurant, bar, Spa, housekeeping and reception. Management should be proud of them. Service charge included in the bill - very happy to pay this given our experience, but had I not been, I would have found it awkward to ask for it removing. Small point but I felt it needed making.