Thyme

Thyme was found by a friend who knew we needed an escape. Having just been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, with treatment starting today, we wanted somewhere we could forget everything that was going on in the real world and forget. This place hit every mark there was. We were upgraded on arrival to one of the beautiful Garden Rooms, such was the room, I cried. Every thoughtful detail, from the bath with the bespoke Bertoli 3in1 soap and bath salts; the jars of homemade treats and a welcome cocktail; to the plush bed, warmed by nightly delivered hot water bottles confirmed that this would be the sanctuary we sought. Breakfast each day was utterly delicious... I highly recommend the sausage. The complementary glass of fizz on day one more than made up for the lack of tomato juice for my Bloody Mary temptation. The atmosphere was relaxed, yet attentive, warm and friendly. When we wanted peace and space, we were given it. The massage at the end of my stay, reorganised and made bespoke due to my diagnosis was absolutely transporting. My compliments to the Masseuse who indulged my four fall asleeps during the massage. Thank you all at Thyme for the experience we absolutely needed at just the right time.

The most incredible hotel set in a beautiful village, it felt completely magical! Our stay from start to finish was amazing and all staff we encountered were so charming and welcoming. We were upgraded and the room was so beyond what we expected. The attention to detail really blew us away - stocked pantry with snacks and drinks, turndown service where hot water bottles were put in the bed, painted maps of walking routes and all the extra luxuries of a top hotel. We had dinner at the Swan pub which was brilliant and breakfast at the hotel had great options and was delicious. Would 100% recommend to book the trip and is definitely worth the money!

Firstly the positives…..Lunch in the garden on the day of arrival 10/10 - outstanding food and service (congratulations to James a real star and a credit to your company) Dinner at the Swan - once again food, ambiance and service 10/10 Room ( Room 6) Yes a little on the small side but as the hotel states “Cosy” 10/10 Pool - great temperature and again spot on service 10/10 The linen & towels across the pool/spa/room deserve a mention ……white white & soft, like brand new Small issue with a breakfast charge that was rectified by Management upon informing. It’s not cheap hotel by any standards but the grounds, settings and overall amenities made the experience of staying here memorable. Found all staff to be very friendly and welcoming

Had a very disappointing dining experience recently. The restaurant and bar are beautiful, the decor is so lovely and the whole property is elegant with rustic charm. The food is a real letdown, and coupled with average service, this is not a place we will revisit until we hear things have changed. We were directed to the BaaBar for a pre dinner drink. No one came to serve us for ten minutes, so we went to our table. Mains a bit limited, two of them had anchovies so if you’re not into them, even more limited. Two of us had pork, two the apparent star of the current menu, beef. Both dishes chewy, the beef basically had a gravy I could have made at home, and a couple of stringy baby leeks on the side. No one came to check on our meals once served, they basically left us alone once the over priced wine was served. At the end of the meal we did give feedback on our disappointment, specifics about what we felt fell short. Averagely and somewhat disdainfully received by the restaurant manager. It’s a shame. Our friends are local, and we will visit the area again, but won’t bother returning to Thyme. I’m sure I’ll get a response and lame explanation, however, these are the facts.

Thyme is incredible. Immaculate from start to finish. A truly superlative experience. The way that the natural world is infused in every part of the place is really inspiring. Highly recommend.

Had lunch which was very nice. On paying the bill. Cashless £64.46. On returning home I discovered a further £15. Had been withdrawn from my account with any authorisation from myself. On enquiring on this matter I could never get through to talk about my enquiry. I left several messages but as at the moment been ignored. I’m going to try email but their customer service is not very impressive