Kimkim Trip Reviews for England

Good location, nicely updated rooms, but beds were hard, they have the bathroom light on motion sensor so you get blasted with light when trying to go to the bathroom during the night. AC wasn’t cool enough. Ordering Al Fresca dining was a bit unorganized - had to order from the bar area, then they had to keep calling down to the kitchen to see if food choices were available, couldn’t even get bread. We ordered the night before a Grab & Go Breakfast since we were leaving early, and they lost 2 of the 4 orders.

The rooms were nice & spacious, but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel due to being right across from the train station, every night had lack of hot water in showers, beds were hard and food was just fair.

Excellent food, service & view of square, but noisy over the square due to traffic, restaurant patio and homeless people hanging out. Also very hard to get luggage up/down narrow, circular steps to the 3rd floor.

Our room was a good amount of space for the four of us and the room was clean and comfortable. It was very warm, even with the windows open and the fan on. We were on the top floor and because there wasn't a lift so we had to carry all of our heavy luggage up the flights and there wasn't any help from staff provided. We decided to go to the restaurant/ bar to get a drink. After ordering drinks we asked for the food menu and were told that they were not serving any food that night. So we ended up having to go next door and bring back to our room though I will add that the staff did say that we could bring back the food to eat in their restaurant. Also I think the other thing was that we were ready to check out Luss and when we arrived at the hotel it wasn't in Luss. There wasn't anything really to do where this hotel was located. Just a few restaurants, no shops. This is obviously wasn't the hotels fault.

This was our favorite place during our entire trip to Scotland. We had a cabin and it was so comfortable and had everything we could need. Also the views of the loch right outside our cabin was amazing. I did not want to leave this place. In fact I wish we would have had more time there so we could enjoy all the other amenities that were offered. We ordered take away from their restaurant and they delivered to our cabin which was so nice. The breakfast buffet was also great, so much variety and very delicious. I want to go back to the place!

Very crowded area and hardly to find a parking spot. I think we got the very last spot that was in the brewery lot. It then took us a bit to figure out how to get from the lot to the correct building we were staying in. Once in the building we had to carry all of our bags up three flights up stairs. Fine if you just have some small bags but lugging large suitcases wasn't fun. The staff did have one of the young restaurant workers come and help us with a couple of bags. Though we did not have reservations, the restaurant host did find us a table for dinner and we were very appreciative.

We had the apartment which was perfect for the six of us. Loved how close the hotel was to the stores and restaurants in Pitlochry.

Very nice. Our room was the perfect size for the four of us, very spacious. Enjoyed dinner and breakfast at the hotel restaurant and loved how close the hotel was to everything.

The boat was nice, the staff were great and the views were lovely however we could not hear any of the history or information that the crew were giving over the loud speaker. Maybe it was where we were sitting which was near the engine but really wherever you sit you should be able to hear. It was a full boat. I have a photo of where three of us are dozing off because it was just blah. Being able to hear would have made this trip be completely different.

Favorite activity! Could not have asked for a better train ride. We picked up sandwiches at the grocery store next door to the station and had them on the train. There was a beverage service and a Harry Potter souvenir service that came by. The views on the ride were amazing! Just breathtaking.

It was a fun cruise and did see some different wildlife. Also appreciated that they provided binoculars .

It was what to be expected, a nice museum to understand what all happened.

This was a great little farm. The owners met us out front and it was like we were old friends right away. They were so nice. David took us for a tour of the farm where we were able to pet and feed the animals. There were goats, pigs, alpacas, chickens a mini Shetland pony. Afterwards, we talked for a bit and Hannah made us coffee and provided cute little cakes to eat. It really was a lovely experience. I would highly highly recommend!

Enjoyed seeing the castle and the views were great.

Shanna was great! We really enjoyed this tour and wished it was longer.

The AC Hôtel par Marriott Paris Porte Maillot was much more our style. It was modern and located in an easy-to-access area, which made our stay comfortable. After the experience in London, this hotel in Paris felt more like what we are used to, and we had a pleasant time there.

The Georgian House Hotel had a unique Harry Potter room, which could have been exciting for fans. There were no elevators, but the staff were super helpful with luggage! The breakfast was good, but after noon, it is a bit harder to find food options in the vicinity. The area was quiet and safe.

Keep in mind, there are many stairs!

This trip was what my grandson wanted to do. Thus we made the trip to Paris so to join the tour. It was very an eye opener and something one would remember. The tour covered all the places in the itinerary. We just wished we could spend more time in Omaha Beach and visit the museum as well. We understand it's logistically not feasible. The lunch provided was good, at least we did not have to go find lunch on our own. The American Cemetery was a very poignant experience. The veterans there (cause of D-Day anniversary ) added to the experience.

the driver texted me a day ahead to assure me of time and place of pickup. The reassurance was very nice. He was right where we expected him, and answered my questions re getting around in Paris on public transport. Very helpful and friendly. His name is Thomas, I think.

The driver was on time (early), but very quiet and was not communicative in terms of giving more tips on navigating the train station. He also parked quite a bit from the actual train station, we weren't even sure if we were walking to the right building . He might not be able to park close because of parking restrictions. Not sure.

Another rainy day. We were not able to see the changing of the guards in its full gala. The castle itself was impressive. Wish we could take pictures inside to remember it. The Roman Bath was a great learning experience for my grandson to experience how it was built, used, and preserved. He got a kick out of drinking Bath water at the end. Bath is another charming town to stroll around. Stonehenge was one of the highlights of our visit. It's amazing experience to see it up close.

We would go back anytime. Wish we could spend more time there.

The weather had a lot to do with the tour. It was a dreary day to visit Dover, so the White Cliff was not as impressive as we imagined. The Leeds castle was a beautiful place which we would not have visited had we not joined this trip. The Canterbury Cathedral is amazingly beautiful, even my 12 year old grandson was impressed. The city of Canterbury is charming, a nice town to walk around, window shopping and have some lunch or snacks. We did not join the tour that had the Greenwich River boat ride. The tour was canceled at the last minute. Not sure how often this happens. We were able to join a similar tour at the last minute thanks to the agent.

The museum was very well planned, and interesting. It's well worth a visit if you are interested in Churchill's role in WWII and how he played it out.

It was fun to see the changing of the guards. We wish we had more time to visit the White Tower, which is very interesting for people with interest in military history, more so than the Crown Jewels. Wish the guide would point that out rather than giving the impression that it was a 11the century tower, seems nothing much to see. The walking tour or West Minister etc was a bit disappointing that we did not get to go inside the grounds.

The Flexi Fast Track pass is a very convenient way to get to London Eye without a specified time.

Great location! Loved the views of Edinburgh Castle & being right in the heart of Old Town. Always things to do short walk away, but in a quiet location.

Loved the location, very conveniently location for sightseeing being within walking distance to numerous sights and short walk to the tube. Our room was prefect for our family of 4, plenty of space to spread out. Staff was friendly & breakfast was delicious. Would recommend!

Loved this hotel & wished we could have stayed longer. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. The hotel and grounds were lovely. We enjoyed the short walk into to town for dinner. Would definitely recommend to others.

It's always gratifying to see such a famous sight up close, in person. We enjoyed the walk through the field to get there.

The museum at the baths is very extensive and well worth the visit.

Jason, our driver, was the best! He conveyed a lot of information in a relaxed and entertaining manner. This was a good introduction to a very large area.

Alex, our guide, was full of enthusiasm and made the tour fun even for those of us who weren't Harry Potter superfans. We discovered some new parts of London and enjoyed the walk very much as we learned a lot of new things.

This was one of our favorite activities. We enjoyed seeing the architecture and learning the history of the university. The walking tour was a good length, the student guide was very informative, and we got to go inside Trinity College. It happened to be graduation day, so the town was extremely crowded, but on the plus side, we got to see the students in their graduation gowns, and the atmosphere was happy and festive.

Graham and Laura have created a delightful retreat in Oxford. Our party of 6 travelers had 3 rooms and all of us enjoyed our stay immensely. The property has an inviting drive up to a quaint country home and stables. The rooms have been beautifully updated with modern amenities, but with an attractive nod to their historic past. Two of the rooms had private backyards, and the peacocks wandering through the courtyard on occasion were an added bonus. The drawing room had a piano and sheet music as well as board games and a large table. The bedrooms contained an extremely helpful notebook with recommendations for activities and restaurants, as well as easy-to-follow instructions on transportation. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, and while eating breakfast we had the added bonus of watching riders astride their show jumping horses. When the airline moved our flight 2 hours earlier, the staff kindly packed 6 take-away breakfasts with yogurt, fruit, croissant and juice for the ride to Heathrow.

Sandra and Chris have created a delightful retreat in north Wales. Tastefully decorated common areas and bedrooms, a yummy snack and convenient tea tray/amenities in each bedroom, very cozy beds with down comforters. Breakfasts tables are laid beautifully and delicious breakfast served in attractive style. Sandra was very helpful with logistics and planning for local activities, transportation options, and recommendations.

Our party of 6 adored the atmosphere at The Northey Arms. From the stately stone exterior to the charming upscale pub vibe to the inventive menu and the inviting outdoor seating, we loved this location. The rooms were inviting from the moment we walked in. Of course, a property can only be as good as its staff, and the staff of The Northey Arms functions like a well-oiled machine. The manager, Maddy, clearly has a top-notch training program in place, since all of the employees were a cut above. Katie, Chloe, Lottie, Marie, and Richard were all professional, friendly and helpful. The little touches like fresh flowers on the tables did not go unnoticed, and the food was memorably delicious. The mini-chocolate chip cookies served with tea were ever so yummy, and when we had to leave early on our last morning prior to the serving hours for breakfast, Maddy was kind enough to pack chocolate croissants for us to take along. We would return here in a heartbeat!

Our party of six was airport-weary when we arrived, and we are grateful that The Mitre let us check in early. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially Elwyn. We had 3 rooms and they were all excellent. The beds were comfy and housekeeping was attentive. (Thanks, Anju!) Breakfasts accommmodated all sorts of tastes, from fresh fruit over waffles to the full English breakfast. The location in Greenwich is extremely walkable with a convenient tube station and a neighborhood with its own personality, with less crows and hustle/bustle of central London. We would return here in a heartbeat. Thanks!

Our punter, Angus, gave us a delightful trip and added helpful commentary along the way.

We did not have a retired royal guard because we requested someone more knowledgeable of history and culture--we weren't interested in the "royal gossip." We were absolutely thrilled with our tour from Blue Badge Guide Olga B. Her love and appreciation for London are contagious! She gave an excellent balance of history and modernity, and was more than willing to answer every question and tailor the tour to our particular interests. She spoke to some local merchants and we were allowed to pop in and see notable features of their shops (such as Winston Churchill's tobacco merchant). She also made wonderful recommendations of what to do with our remaining time in London. We highly recommend Olga's tour for those who want to make the most out of their 3-hour overview of London.

This place is an absolute must visit. With every creak of the historical floorboards, to the beautiful grounds and rooms, we felt like we’d taken a trip back in time. The proximity to the Castle Combe village is ideal, and the staff is intuitive and kind. Be sure to book afternoon tea while you’re here, and enjoy a few meals on-site. I left wishing I could just move all of my belongings in and take up residence. This place was magical, and a real trip highlight.

The land is magnificent. If possible, get a tour of the wines and the land, you won't be disappointed. The rooms have no A/C, but for April it was perfect because it didn't get too hot outside.

Everything being within walking distance makes this hotel the best to stay at.

Up the hill from the beach and from the main pier, it gives views that are simply amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful while checking in.

Not one to be missed! Set in and old prison, down the street from a covered market. This hotel offers home comforts while being modernized. The staff are amazing,

In the middle of the theatre district, not far away from the bus system. We had a few issues with our room, but they were remedied immediately. Lovely breakfast and the rooftop bar is not to be missed!

Super busy when we went, so we didn't get to see the crown jewels, but we did see all the other pieces of the tower. It was a wonderful experience listening to the Beefeater.

Our guide knew the ins and outs of London and where to go for history. If you want to see London, and take amazing photos, a black cab tour will be your best bet!

Great hotel in an excellent location. It was so easy to walk out to the sights and Underground from here. We loved being on Tower Hill so close to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Everything was very clean. The staff was nice and helpful.

This B&B was outstanding. The rooms were new builds and thoughtfully done. They staff was incredibly nice. The breakfast spread was huge and had tons of options. We wish we could have stayed more nights.

We had such a good time at the Tower or London. The Yeoman Warder tour was very informative and interesting for the whole family. We enjoyed learning the history, seeing the Crown Jewels and the Ravens.

This was fantastic. We had the most wonderful time riding the train, seeing the Harry Potter sights and visiting the town of Mallaig.

This is a MUST SEE for any Harry Potter fan. We had a blast checking out all the studio insights and exhibits. We loved that you could walk thru a bunch of the actual sets and props.

Lovely inn. Great breakfast A bit on the periphery of Bath Center but as a result, very quiet. Adrian, host, was very helpful and gave suggestions including walking tour which was fabulous. Room was basic. Overlooked back which was really no view at all. Room was clean and comfortable, we heard owls.

this inn is wonderful. the breakfast was delicious. the room was spacious, lovely, view of castle and roof tops. I would not want to stay in this room in warm weather as it is on 3rd floor and no A/C. The gulls were loud on the roof tops and their screams were actually welcome. the area was so beautiful, we wanted to get up early and get going. old building with steep stairs not good for anyone with joint issues. the staff was lovely, friendly, helpful. the restaurant (chapel area for breakfast) amazing with organ, lovely wood, everything just beautiful. very convenient to train station.

Location was great. Walkable to pretty much everything-- Cathedral, Shambles, Jorvik museum, gardens. The living area was very old and comfortable The pub next door was great and friendly. The staff/host also very kindly and friendly. Breakfast was good. My only issue was the tight quarters of our room. The room was clean, old, bed very comfy...just a bit tight and difficult to move around. would I take a bigger room and give up the location? No.

We only stayed one night. Hostess was fabulous in that she checked us right in, which allowed us to take a much needed nap after flying through the night. The room was clean, well appointed. Only issue is that building is very old with steep stairs and any older person with ortho issues may not find it feasible. Notably, the hostess lugged my 35 lb suitcase up the stairs like it was a pillow.

Kevin was a great tour guide. loved the stops overall beautiful scenery

didn't go. unfortunately too tired after long day of travel

unfortunately, we did not go we chose to further explore York

this tour was very nice the tour guide very knowledgable lovely views my only suggestion is that the driving be decreased and the tour stops longer than 20 minutes. I would have loved to spend more time in Grassington. I could have done without the Wallace and Grommet cheese place

Very centrally located. Iconic.

He was a bit of a curmudgeon. Maybe he did this tour too many times and he was over it. The tour was not 2 1/2 hours but two hours. He wanted to stick completely to the Bridgerton highlights and no other questions were welcome. He didn’t seem too happy when he was touring us around

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Could we have booked this ourselves? They were all over the place. That type of information would’ve been helpful.

Our guide was not waiting for us in the airport but I guess waiting until we were actually done and instead trying to connect via the What's App. It was right as we came into Rome and created a bit of stress thinking he/she forgot us. If he would have at least been waiting in the airport with a sign with our name, it would have been appreciated, but instead he was waiting in his car and we worried that we had been forgotten. In addition, our understanding was that the driver would give us a bit of history and overview of Rome. Unfortunately, he did not speak really any English. This was the only part of the trip that was disappointing.

Brenda was wonderful, informative and kind.

We didn't realize we would have a driver and tour guide. This was so helpful because parking was difficult and it really helped our guide, Raphaella, to be able to concentrate on the tour itself.

This was a great tour and tour guide. Our only comment was that it was about 3-4 hours long without any breaks. For example, when walking through the market area, it would have been great to have some time to explore there instead of stopping at so many sites that were somewhat forgettable.

Alessandro was our tour guide for this activity. It was the most important thing to us on our trip to Italy. We could not have asked for a more informative, enjoyable, organized tour guide. He created this tour so that we felt like we almost had the Vatican to ourselves. He had visual guides with his iPad that really explained what we were seeing and the history behind all. His English was perfect - he was just amazing!

Comfortable. Professional, clean, quiet, nice dining area, concierge was helpful-

Lee Emmerson was a terrific guide- excellent tour…grandson really enjoyed being with him/

The Indigo is a quirky reuse of a series of historical buildings located in a place that’s within convenient walking distance of Bath’s major attractions. The hotel and room itself have more of a B&B feel than that of a hotel. That’s both good and bad. It gives the place a more unusual feel, but also a less comfortable one. The hotel was generous with complementary wine and soft drinks in the room. Supposedly, the buildings are connected at the garden level, but we were told that this route was not available. As a result, we had to put on jackets and walk around the block outside to get to the breakfast buffet. This annoyance alone prevents me from giving an overall score higher than 3.

I really wanted to like this hotel. A front desk manager spent more than 30 minutes helping me to get the tv working properly. But I can’t recommend this hotel because the room and bathroom are so very TINY. As I write this review, I am at sea on a cruise and staying in a basic stateroom whose size exceeds the Courtyard’s by a considerable degree. There was no convenient place to put luggage or to unpack. Marriott price for a Motel 6 room.

The Grand is a wonderful, traditional hotel with old world charm and great service by an attentive staff. An added bonus is its proximity to the York railway station, tour bus pickup points, and the York Minster. Each are within 5 minutes walk. Together with the fine included breakfast, this all makes the Grand the nicest hotel we have visited in quite a while.

The Clayton Hotel was comfortable and just a couple of hundred feet from the train station. Dinner and the breakfast buffet were fine.

The hotel was well located near Covent Garden and the theater district and the breakfast buffet was good. Beyond that, I cannot recommend it. The room furnishings were excessively spare. There was no surface designed to house a suitcase. I had to push together the only two chairs in the room to house one bag, and put our other bag on a small cocktail table. Simply inexcusable.

Once again, Andy was a great companion and guide, but our feeling was that the sites within the range and itinerary of this tour were not as generally interesting as the rest of our tours.

Andy was a great guy with whom to spend a couple of days.

Our guide from the city really knew his stuff about Bridgerton and covered a tremendous number of sites in just two hours. He was not excessively friendly.

We enjoyed the tour very much

Steve was a friendly and fun guy and we enjoyed our time with him.

We were the only 2 passengers on a 16 person tour bus! Our driver/guide was great. Whitby as a very interesting town.

We were very fortunate to arrive in Grassington (Darrowby) on a day when the town was dressed for filming!

Just fabulous! The service was 5 star, the breakfast was gourmet and our adjoining rooms were perfect for our family of 4.

We LOVED our walking tour and were so grateful we were able to learn inside tips and see the changing of the guard up close!

Beautiful hotel with exceptional service.

The Athenaeum was a great location for visiting tourist sites, though at night the traffic noises were a bit loud. The food at the restaurant was particularly good!