Temple Grafton, Alcester, B49 6NR, United Kingdom
#5 of 8 hotels in Alcester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 656 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Soraya
United KingdomSlightly noisy late at night from guests up & down the corridor. Some breakfast items had ran out.
The pub itself is spotless, warm & welcoming! Staff were very pleasant, evening meal was sooo good, the waiter who served us was so very pleasant. Our room was very comfortable & roomy! Great to see bottled water too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Christianne
United KingdomA little bit of noise from the bar area in the evening but not too disturbing
Room was stunning and the bed was so comfortable. The food was delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomWe loved it all . there was live music one night, which unfortunately we missed due to such a busy day in Stratford upon avon .yet we did not hear a thing from our room.out of our 3days the only time there was some noise from the downstairs bar was on the Saturday night some of the locals was a little loud & could be heard from our room above our tv ,but it all went quiet at 11.30pm.also tv speaker was distorted but to be fair to the managment we never reported it. but im sure they would have replaced the tv if they had been notified.
We had a wonderful time at the blue boar. fantastic location beautiful setting & ambiance. The food was superb.out door seating area with heating & music & very friendly efficient staff team.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Norman
United KingdomBed uncomfortable and lighting in the bedroom stark, not good for people like me who soon get migraine from stark lighting
Good staff, good food, nice location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Audrey
United KingdomNeeds a little bit of updating in rooms and stairwell but balance that with a very reasonable £60 for bed AND breakfast with toiletries in room.
Close to the venue I was at next day. Good value for money. Tasty dinner if a bit pricey. Very obliging owner/manager served me dinner even tho I arrived just after kitchen closed. Very tasty breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
John
United KingdomLiked everything
Friendly pub with good food and spacious rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Janice
United KingdomStairs were awkward to climb as it's an old building. Breakfast was plentiful, but I didn't like the seasoning on everything, so I just had cereal and toast. We had an evening meal on Saturday, very busy, and it was really noisy. The lady did apologise for it being so noisy, but it wasn't her fault.
Very clean and comfortable room. Accommodation and the restaurant were really good. Perfect for Stratford-upon-Avon and sightseeing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Jansen
Belgiumdinner indian food it was too hot you can't taste anything anymore. very disappointed
room end breakfast very good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomHad to ask for WiFi code as none seen in room. Not clear how to operate TV control & volume control not found
Comfortable room, good pub
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Christopher
United KingdomCheck in time was 14:00. After a long journey we arrived at 15:30, were given a room key, went to the room but it was not ready and we were told by the cleaner it would be between 1-2 hours before we could go in. Initially we were not compensated in any way and were not very happy, but afer pursuing this with bar staff and then the manager we were offered another room which was bigger and better, but did have to still wait around 45 minutes.
This is a delightful traditional country pub. The bedrooom and bathroom were very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The evening meal in the restaurant was excellent, as was breakfast. Great value for money. Despite the issue with the room not being ready upon arrival, we are prepared to assume this is a one-off and would still recommend this property for all the good things it has to offer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Valerie
United KingdomEverything was excellent
Lovely old pub, great setting, fantastic staff, food excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Anna
United KingdomWe were greeted by a really friendly member of staff when we checked in however there was no one around to check us out in the morning, except one staff member (we assumed the manager by his attire) who left the restaurant area when he saw we came in. We had to leave the room key just on the bar and leave as we had somewhere else to be.
The room was clean and cosy with fantastic bathroom facilities. The overall feel of the hotel was so lovely, we definitely want to return and have dinner in the restaurant too!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Gary
United KingdomMattress on bed uncomfortable. Very thin
Price, food, location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jan
United KingdomThe stairs to the rooms were narrow and twisting with threadbare carpet on the top layer. I have. I idea how you would get a suitcase up there. I struggled with a bag. Dirty cups put out for breakfast. This happened more than once and the “replacements” were dirty as well. In the end the waiter had to find a couple of mugs which were also dirty and he had to clean them. The cooked breakfast tasted like it had been cooked on a dirty grill. It was t burnt but had an unpleasant taste
Bar and restaurant had a good atmosphere. Varied menu choices in the restaurant. Food was good. Large comfortable room, great bathrooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Barbara
United KingdomBreakfast very good. Evening meal exceptionally good. Service and hospitality very good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Nick
United KingdomThe reason we arrived right at the beginning of breakfast service was because the amount of noise reaching our room meant it was difficult to sleep past 6.30am. Banging doors and loud voices plus vehicles passing on the adjacent road meant it wasn't the most peaceful room we've ever stayed in.
The restaurant was busy on Saturday evening but that was obviously a good sign and the food and service didn't disappoint. We were in the same room for breakfast first thing the following morning and, apart from the somewhat hilarious "What, there's someone down already!" overheard comment, the meal was very agreeable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Piotr
United KingdomSoroundings and building Outstanding cottage
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Louise
United KingdomVery noisy from 5am onwards, food service very slow
Lovely atmosphere, good food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Joan
United KingdomA tricky staircase with threadbare carpet.
Very friendly cosy pub/restaurant with very friendly staff. Very good curry at evening meal and very tasty sausage and bacon at breakfast sourced locally.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Chris
United KingdomRoom was very small, basic and a little tatty in places
Pub atmosphere, service, food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Kevin
United KingdomBedroom area very tatty and the 10 o'clock check out time is to early to much of a rush should be 11.00 like All other properties we have stayed in
Friendly staff good food comfortable bed..Overall a very good stay. Would go back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomThe only thing was lack of hanging/drawer space it’s not suitable if staying more than one day no headboard in room 5 kept loosing our pillows down the gap.
All the rooms are dog friendly very clean and fantastic value for money a great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Maggie1188
United KingdomThe breakfast wasn't great, it wasn't terrible, but wasn't great. The bacon was so hard, none of us could eat it. It wasn't crispy, just very hard, beans were cold. But service was fantastic.
Travelled over 200 miles to stay here, a family of 4. A beautiful building with lots of original features. The scenery outside is also beautiful. Staff were fantastic, asked for a cocktail and was made a cocktail called love on the beach, don't know what was in it but absolutely stunning. The blue boar should make this their signature cocktail 👌 atmosphere was lovely, rooms were very spacious and lovely. Everything was pristine.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe chap at the bar who organised things for us on arrival was very friendy and efficient. The gentleman who looked after us for breakfast was very attentive and polite/friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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