May Have Been Nice, 30+ Years Ago

We made the most of our overnight stay as it was a surprise birthday treat for my wife.
The hotel is in a pleasant spot and looks fine from the outside.
Inside is another story. After waiting at the un-attended arrival desk for 5 minutes, I was expecting to be greeted by Basil Fawlty. the young man who greeted us was polite (but could have been Basil's grandson!).
We were shown to our 'Superior Room'; which it wasn't ... It had furniture that looked like it had been salvaged from the Titanic; creaking, or with doors hanging off their hinges. All appliances were dated. The fixed radiators did not get warm during our time in the room. There were 2 supplementary, electric heaters; which probably explained why.
It was a good job that there were 2 people staying in the room as, if a person was in the Bathroom and attempted to use the Brass Door Handle to get out, it would come away in their hand with the sound of the Knob at the other side of the door, thumping to the floor !!
I won't go on ...
The only positive, was that the evening meal was edible.
Like many hotels in which we have stayed, around the country, this place needs many thousands of pounds spent on it, to bring it, at least into the 20th Century.
Sadly, in the current state, we find ourselves; this is very unlikely to happen.

Location very nice but Hotel needs a refurb.

Overall impression of the hotel is that it has seen better days. The rooms that we used could all do with a refurb. As for the Dining experience we could not fault the food which we found excellent, however our table was "sticky". Had difficulty in lifting plates and other items because they were stuck to the table. Perhaps another indicator of the a refurb being necessary. Bedroom and the bed was spacious and a very nice aspect overlooking gardens and ponds. But furnishings and bathroom were tired looking and needed an update.

Mixed review

Receptionist (Sally) and welcome was excellent. Large room overlooking the pond, clean but dated. No coffee in the pot, and cafeti re still had dregs in from last guest. The receptionist dealt with this quickly and a huge apology.
Our main frustration was that the dinner menu was 39.50 for 3 courses. This looked reasonable until we realised only 3 starters ( 2 soups, and a tomato/ mozzarella salad) and 2 main courses ( trout and Guinea fowl?) neither of which we liked. So we had to pay supplements on our main courses. This was very disappointing, and although the food was nice we felt cheated as few options without supplemental charges. Some would say hotel is dated, doilies under everything, sticky dining tables, old silver cutlery and maybe that s charming. But it does need some tlc and gentle modernisation. And a more cheerful barman with better beer!
Very expensive for what we had.

Lovely location, tired hotel

Corse Lawn hotel is in a beautiful location surrounded by glorious countryside. The hotel itself is "tired" and could do with a refurbishment. The rooms are large and well lit with lovely Georgian windows but our bathroom had seen better days with a leaking bath waste, cracked tiles on the floor and quite antiquated fittings. The main room was clean and tidy with excellent tea and coffee facilities but the wardrobe was very dusty and full of cobwebs.

The dining at Corse Lawn is of a good quality with an extensive menu. The wine list is vast and requires an expert to fully understand and appreciate. Again the decor is tired with sun bleached curtains and dated decoration. The service itself is very good with attentive staff. Linen and cutlery are clean if a little worn.

Overall the staff are very friendly and quick to deal any requests. The hotel is quiet and relaxing and in and ideal location to explore the local towns and cities.

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Curate's Egg

We chose this hotel for an overnight stay to celebrate our 58th wedding anniversary. We were very disappointed to find on arrival that the swimming pool had been closed for repair for some time although the website said it would be open from early March: the pool was one reason we chose this hotel. The room was good although the bathroom needed updating. At dinner the food in the restaurant was good but service slow and muddled: we ordered coffee in the bar afterwards and they forgot about us!
Breakfast was good and served efficiently at the table. The surroundings of the hotel and the interior decor were good and relaxing.

Could have done better

Food quality lived-up to two AA Rosette classification. Forthampton room was spacious with a pleasant outlook but bathroom could have been a lot better in terms of fittings and lighting (useless for ladies doing their make-up). Staff were helpful and friendly when spoken to but none of them took the initiative to talk to you or ask if you were happy (e.g. the waiters never returned to ask if the restaurant food was satisfactory). Breakfast not as good as dinner (especially the sausages - dry with a coarse texture - not to my taste). Position of the hotel is good - quiet with attractive surroundings and a good base for exploring the locality.

A Little Dissapointed

I booked this hotel as a suprise birthday present for my wife, having read some previous reviews.  The welcome was good, however I feel the hotel is looking a litttle tired, lots of cobwebs in the bedroom.

The restaurant was the biggest disappointment, for a Two AA Rossette, the menu was not very inspiring, the food was average, and staff although attentive, were a bit aloof during service.  Breakfast was good and service was better.  Would not rush back.