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Reviews of Hillbrow Farm B&B

3 out of 5
Hillbrow Farm B&B
Tuddenham Lane, Witnesham, Ipswich, England

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from BC on 9 Apr 2024
It was a pleasure to meet you !

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Very welcoming and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from BC on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you, it was good to meet you.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Coalville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really felt very welcome - excellent hosts, very interesting site, a former home and workplace of a very famous Cartoonist. Comfortable bed, good shower, real milk in the fridge. Good breakfast too. Quiet location, very well located for working in or touring north of Ipswich. I'd go back: a statement that is the best recommendation from anyone?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from BC on 14 Dec 2023
Thank, we are pleased that you enjoyed your time here, we enjoyed your company too.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from BC on 14 Nov 2023
It was a pleasure to have you stay.

8/10 Good

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived in the evening and had a warm welcome The room was comfortable and clean. Very friendly host at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from BC on 14 Nov 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully presented, clean and bright really delightful! It even had a small fridge (already stocked with a milk selection which was extremely thoughtful), with tea/coffee making facilities. The proprietors are lovely, friendly and welcoming. If we had any criticism it would be that the pillows were not particularly comfortable however, the mattress was very comfortable. A hearty breakfast was available with a good selection. We would definitely stay there again! Many thanks to the proprietors for looking after us so well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from BC on 28 Aug 2023
Hi Lesley, it was lovely to have you stay with us. I will look into the pillows, maybe time for some new ones.

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Len and Barbara are great hosts and make you feel really welcome. Happy to chat and tell you about the property and surrounding areas. A good breakfast from local product too. Hope to see them again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from BC on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you, we enjoyed having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from BC on 28 Aug 2023
Many thanks,it was good to meet you and a pleasure.

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Booked 2 nights here. Contacted by the property to see if I could call at arrival so they could walk me through access. They were out with family. Not crazy about this but agreed. However, on an out of country phone so needed there WIFI pw so could access phone WIFI upon arrival and call. Waited 10 hours without a response, had to book another place at considerably more cost. Ruin my whole day stressing about this and spending hours to get a place to stay. Not the way I need to spend my holiday.
Response from BC on 8 Sept 2023
Sincere apologies, I was away from the house and had serious issues with my mobile phone on that day. I lost all internet., and I am not tech savvy. I know my apology is of no help to you after the event but I am deeply sorry that this ruined you stay in our country.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Barbara and len .lovely people . Very helpful , lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from BC on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you Anthony, it was good to meet such a pleasant man.

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from BC on 16 May 2023
Hi, Thanks for your kind comments, it was a pleasure to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from start to finish. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet to relax or even for work then this is it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from BC on 20 Nov 2022
I was pleasure to have you stay, we may meet again.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homely very friendly and peaceful
Welcoming and chatty quiet rural area very comfortable stay would stay there again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from BC on 20 Nov 2022
It was a pleasure to have you stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from BC on 10 Oct 2022
Many thanks for the review, we enjoyed having you stay.

6/10 Okay

nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good B&B. But you get what you pay for so do not expect any fancy frills as it is very old fashioned. However the host were lovely and breakfast fabulous. If there were two things I would say is please use softener on the towels as it was like drying yourself with sand paper and not hygienic having a bar of soap. So hence given an average score.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from BC on 10 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review, we take your comments on board. We enjoyed having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful host. Superb breakfast from local/homegrown produce.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from BC on 10 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review, we enjoyed having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, comfortable and spacious room in a quiet and seemingly remote property, but with easy access to Ipswich. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful and the hosts were helpful and friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable B&B with friendly approachable owners. Substantial cooked breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from BRC on 15 Jul 2022
Thank you for your kind comments, It was a pleasure to have you stay.

8/10 Good

MARK

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from BRC on 16 Jul 2022
Thank you Mark, it was a pleasure to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from BRC on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you Helen, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from BRC on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you, it was a pleasu.re to have you stay

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warmly welcomed. Good breakfast. In a quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from BRC on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you Barry, it was a pleasure to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and accommodating hosts. Large comfortable room. Quiet location with easy access to local tourist areas. Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from BRC on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you Chrissie, it was a pleasure to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spring break
We had the first floor room which is huge, plenty of light with tranquil rural views. Huge breakfast with home produced marmalade, honey, jam & eggs. All suited us very well fo 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from BC on 2 May 2022
Thank you for your kind comments, we enjoyed meeting you both.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great find with very welcoming and friendly host, lovely spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from BC on 16 Apr 2022
It was our pleasure to have you stay.

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Nice, clean spacious room with beautiful views. Breakfast was delicious and excellent and the owners were very pleasant and informative. Wish we had had reason to stay longer than a night!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from BC on 16 Apr 2022
Many thanks, we enjoyed having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Owners were very friendly breakfast was awesome and if u want peace and quiet the location is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from BC on 26 Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind comments, we are glad to share the location with you.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my stay here. Would highly recommend. Nice warm room, very spacious. Lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from BC on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you, it was a pleasure to have you stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from BC on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you, it was a pleasure to have you stay.

8/10 Good

Mrs Sadie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from BC on 10 Nov 2021
Many thanks, it was a pleasure to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from BC on 11 Oct 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from BC on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you, we enjoyed having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with spacious en suite. Good breakfast. Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from BC on 19 Sept 2021
Thank you, we enjoyed meeting you.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from BC on 31 Aug 2021
Thank you for your comments, we will endeavour to improve.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The studio bedroom we had was very spacious and comfortable with two easy chairs, great for relaxing after a busy day. The bathroom needs some TLC, mouldy grouting a bit off putting and a nonslip shower mat is a must. Breakfast was lovely, good quality produce.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from BC on 23 Aug 2021
Many thanks for your comments, I will just keep scrubbing that grout.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious Home-Away-From Home
Len and Barbara put attention in the tiny details that makes staying at Hillbrow Farm a delight. The place was SPOTLESSLY clean! The welcome was so warm it felt like I had come home to family. The furnishings in the room were top notch (The carpet was so deep you could sink into it) The bathroom was well stocked in case you forgot to bring anything. The grounds were like a slice of eden with flowers and wildlife. The room I stayed in was spacious and light and had all-round views of beautiful countryside. Even the bedroom was well stocked with a fridge with tea, coffee and milk and a lovely comfortable lounge area. The bed was really comfortable and again was SO CLEAN. It matters to me. I dislike pongy air fresheners and this lovely place had none of those because they didn't need one!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from BC on 20 Aug 2021
You are very kind, we enjoyed you staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, spacious room. Clean and tidy. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from BC on 20 Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind words, it was apleasure to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from BC on 23 Aug 2021
Many thanks, we aim to please.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay, extremely quiet so a great night's sleep. The room was large with an outside terrace and views across fields so very comfortable. Lovely breakfast and good places to eat within a short drive for other meals. Lovely hosts, interesting chats with them. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from BC on 20 Aug 2021
Thank you, we enjoyed your company.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners pleasant. Room was clean but had a musty/damp smell. No hot water available until morning of departure. Only pre used soap/ toiletries provided - COVID?? General appearance of location was very neglected. Very isolated accessed by single track lane. I would not use again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very welcoming laid back friendly approach directions map very confusing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from BC on 29 Jun 2021
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from BC on 18 Jun 2021
It was a pleasure to have you stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, homely, delightful people even at 10.28pm!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from BC on 6 Jun 2021
Many thanks for staying with us, it was a pleasure to meet you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hillbrow Farm B&B is one of the best B&B we have ever been too. Hosts were extremely kind, rooms are clean, breakfast was very tasty (everything tastes like what they suppose to taste), bed is very comfortable, and it is at a very quiet location. Not far from Ipswich and easy access to both Suffolk AONBs. If you wander up the lane to the north, Barley Mow is where Shakespeare stayed. There are also a couple of footpaths around where you can hike around. Highly recommended and definitely want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from BC on 14 Jun 2021
Many thanks for your kind words, we are pleased to share the area with others.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the Job
Lovely B&B accomodation in a quiet and remote location. My room was very clean and spacious and was just the job for a few days walking. Breakfast was excellent and the hosts delightful. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from BR on 2 Jun 2021
Thank you for your kind words, it was good to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from BR on 2 Jun 2021
Thank you for your review, we appreciate the score but can't take the credit for the location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hillbrow Farm is in a beautiful rural location, surrounded by farm land. Our spacious first floor room had wonderful views and was immaculately presented. We were interested to learn that this was the studio of Giles, the famous cartoonist. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, and even posted an item that I foolishly left behind. Breakfast was also very good. For evening meal we ate at 'The Fountain' about 5 minutes drive away in an attractive village, which is worth a quick walk around. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from BR on 2 Jun 2021
Thank you for your kind words, we enjoyed having you stay.