Kimkim Trip Reviews for England

Such a fine hotel!! Best breakfasts (you choose from a menu the night before - get the Eggs Benedict), AND you can book their afternoon tea. Not to be missed. The hosts, Jonathan and Caroline, were so accommodating and helped us know where to hike, too.

Barry knew his details on the old TV series AND the newer one! An excellent driver and guide through Mountain Goat Tours, and he knew a lot about James Herriott (Alf White).

Chris figured out EXACTLY what we needed to make it an excellent day! He’s a Best of Britain guide/driver, and he asked what we were hoping for as we went along. My husband got to walk along part of the wall! And we saw archaeologists still digging for Roman artifacts. Vendolanda is a site with a great museum, too.

It’s a glorious area to explore by mini-coach. (Don’t try and drive it yourself!) You can see why the poets were so inspired.

We got so pleasantly full at this tea that we didn’t need supper that evening. Wow! Some soup, lovely sandwiches, excellent scones (with cream and jam), and desserts to die for. A large selection of teas to begin with, plus prosecco!! We had ours in the lounge. You will be waddling out. SO worth doing!!

the location was good for us to be on the South side of the Thames, close to London Eye, bars, restaurants , St Paul’s Cathedral, and easy to get a cab or UBER. The Pub was fun, excellent food and good beer! Had a nice included breakfast every day, which started our day off perfectly.

the trip was great, unfortunately, there was a car accident on the way out so it added 2 hours to an already long day.. Windsor Palace was so cool to tour getting to see where the State Dinners are held.

The location of the hotel is perfect, right next to the York Minister. Front desk staff is cordial and helpful. However, the room is tiny and the "free breakfast" is not full breakfast, which was a surprise to me. No protein included in the breakfast but you can pay to order full breakfast.

The hotel has the best location you can ask for. It's right cross the street from the train station if you come out the "Market Street" exit, no need to call a cab, just less than 10 min walk. The view from the hotel room is amazing as the Calton Hill and iconic Edinburgh clock tower are right in front of you. The hotel staff is so friendly and helpful. Let alone the great breakfast and restaurant staff. Scottish people are so nice!

Hidden gem in a busy street, very quite.

Must go tour. The audio guide is very helpful and it's free!

Wonderful trip to Cotswolds and Oxford. Our driver, Chris, was very accommodating to our schedule. We told Chris we need to meet a friend in Oxford for lunch. Chris was happy to make the arrangement for us by adjusting the routes. Really appreciated his help. I can't thank him enough for giving us recommendations on our self-guided tours to visit some London points of interest. He recommended a best spot to view the Changing Guards and tips to avoid the crowds. So glad to have him as our driver.

What a wonderful day trip to Cambridge! We accomplished everything we planned to see in Cambridge. The Cambridge Punting is so fun and relaxing in a sunny day, to see all the beautiful and historical college sites along the river. Our driver went above and beyond to take us to visit the Pink Floyd Pub, tried to let us get inside the college site to see the Mathematical Bridge, and recommended the famous restaurant The Eagle where Francis Crick and James Watson first celebrated the discovery of the DNA!!

One of the most memorable trips for our entire journey. The small group tour was well run and the route was well designed. The bus was very comfortable. Time allocated to each stop was perfect. We were not rushed nor bored. The scenic loop was so beautiful, just like the movies. Whitby is such a charming town! Highly recommend it as a side tour while visiting York.

First of all, big shout out to our driver and tour guide - Refal who showed up in a Scottish kilt and a nice basket of snacks and beverages!! We already knew it's going to be a fun day when we saw him. Refal was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and happily took a lot of pics for us! Not only he took us to all the castles included in the tour but also took us to a couple of charming small towns along the road, such as Dean's village right outside the city of Edenborough. Refal patiently gave us the history of each castle and background of the show The Outlander which we have not seen before the trip. Now I want to see it!!

Kate made such a wonderful arrangement on our last night in London. The cruise lasted about 3 hrs with dinner and entertainment. We saw a few London landmarks on the boat which we did not get to visit on land. The weather on our cruise day was fantastic where we witnessed the beautiful sunset. We got to see the London Eye, the Tower Bridge and skyscrapers up close! It added an exclamation mark to our London/Edenborough Journey!

This is a quaint hotel in a great part of London that is near the Metro and yet has a neighborhood feel. Close to many diverse restaurants. I felt safe and the rooms are clean. The only drawback is that there is the same (but well apportioned) breakfast served every day.

This is a clean and comfortable hotel, but the room was the smallest I've ever been in. It had everything we needed; it was just small. The bed was comfortable, as was the room. The view was OK. The location was great in that it was close to the city Metro and suburb trains, a few blocks from many great restaurants and bakeries and shops and fairly close to the Arc. The breakfast was the same every day, so that got to be a bit stale at the end of our stay. The staff are so friendly and will help with anything you ask. The elevator is a bit small, but the way it empties to the dark, circular staircase was a bit treacherous for my eyes. A better understanding of the train system would have helped us save some money and some lost time as we went in the wrong direction a couple of times. During our final walk-through conversation, it was a good thing we took notes as those notes were very helpful in finding meeting points of tours. Also, if you want to go to the top of the Arc, understand that the only safe way to get there is via a tunnel from the Champs-eLysees side.

This tour was long, but totally doable. There were enough breaks and time to chill. The sights were very interesting and the guide was understandable.

The Abbey was cool but I felt very rushed. Didn't even know we should get headphones until we were in for a bit. Then we got them and didn't know how to use them. After the main part of the church there are other parts that if I weren't curious we would have missed totally. They could use more people guiding tourists.

The driver was prompt, courteous, patient and helpful. The car was very nice too.

Generally, the trip felt rushed. The guide was great in setting expectations and was friendly and funny, but the first stop was the castle. We had enough time to get to the castle, see it (not the doll house), saw the start of the changing of the guard, saw the chapel during it, went to the gate for the end of the change, so that we could leave as soon as the changing was over. When we were allowed out, we RAN to the bathroom, got a bite to eat on the bus and were still late to the bus (by 5 minutes). Then we went to Stonehenge. Again, we took the shuttle out to the stones, walked around the circle, had no time to ponder or take it all in, got back on the shuttle and on to the bus. At Bath we only had time to see the bath house. Even then we felt rushed through because we had to get back on the bus. There was no time to take in the town, get anything to eat or drink. While the sights were great, I think I would have enjoyed just two of them for longer periods of time, or extend the tour time by 1 hour to enjoy the sights more.

This was to the train station. The driver was prompt and helpful, however, his English was not the best and when we were dropped off we had no idea where to go at the station. He pointed to the right direction which was helpful.

Eden was a great guide. She had extensive knowledge of the area, gave us what we wanted and not any more than what we asked for (not information overload). She spoke great English; very understandable. She accommodated us to our needs.

There were no directions on the tour ticket on how to get to the Arc. We walked to the circle around the Arc. We walked around the circle. We did not see any way to cross the street to get to the Arc itself. We ended up crossing the street in front of traffic because we saw others doing it. Even on the way out we did the same thing, as others were doing; but knowing it couldn't be right as it was dangerous! (Later on we found there is a tunnel on the Champs Elysees side that goes to the entrance.) The Arc itself was easy to get into, the ticket agents were helpful and the views were spectacular.

The meeting location was a bit obscure, but we did scope it out the day before so we knew where we had to go and how long it took to get there. It was a bit confusing at registration because there was more than 1 tour meeting there. But we did get on the correct bus. The tour itself was great. It was a long day, but interesting and there was enough time at each stop to take it all in. The lunch at the little restaurant was really good!

We had a fantastic stay at a Leonardo Royal Hotel London City during our trip to London. The location couldn’t have been better. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a great bed and everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

We had a wonderful stay at The Kennard during our visit to Bath. This beautiful Georgian guesthouse perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The location is ideal—just a short walk to all the main attractions, yet tucked away on a quiet street, making it peaceful at night.

The Harcourt Arms is an absolute standout in the English countryside. Nestled in the quiet village of Stanton Harcourt, it has that perfect mix of rustic charm and upscale comfort.

Dave gave a wonderful and informative tour. He is incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. We enjoyed every minute.

What could have been just another historical walking tour turned into something engaging, fun, and memorable. Adge is incredibly knowledgeable, but presents everything in such an easygoing and entertaining way. His storytelling brought Bath’s history to life, and he shared so many interesting details you wouldn’t get just walking around on your own.

We could only see the carriage house but the walk around the palace was beautiful.

We had the best time with Nile. He was super friendly and knowledgeable about SoHo.

This hotel was very clean, very cute, staff was very friendly, the breakfast was delicious! The only reason I am giving it 4 stars vs 5 is our room did not have a shower, just a tub, my husband is 6'4", so that was not a good situation for him, our sons travelled with us, there was a shower in their room, thank goodness we had two rooms! Also, for us, we like to have options for snacks and drinks to buy in our hotel, they did provide pitchers of water, but with two boys, they eat a lot, to buy snacks it was a good 10 minute or so walk one way. This hotel only had a breakfast option, no snacks, no lunch or dinner option. But a very cute old English style hotel, I would highly recommend it, just be prepared to buy some drinks and snacks if you need them!! And if you are really tall, ask for a room with a shower!

This was a great day, our tour guide Charles drove us to all locations, in a very comfortable vehicle, he was so knowledgeable and friendly, we felt like we spent the day with our friend.

Best Dinner Cruise Experience! Lots of food, lots of drinks, very pretty down the river!!

This was a nice quaint hotel, great local to access the tube, and breakfast each morning

This was a nice spacious hotel - getting out of the city the kids were able to run around a bit. Restaurants onsite for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Perfect first stop for our first day in London after an overnight flight. It allowed us to get a lay of the land from the backseat of a comfortable cab with a very knowledgeable driver, John. He was prompt in our pickup (even early) and did the best he could, even though it was raining. We got out of the vehicle to look and touch the old Roman wall which was a neat moment.

You could spend several days here, but we knew to go straight to the Crown Jewels as that tends to get the busiest the quickest. After that the Beefeater tour is a great way to get some history highlights and learn about the grounds and the people who protect them. The café has wonderfully fresh and delicious food and is a great place to break up the day of looking at all of the buildings and exhibits.

We had a great time once we got on the bus. We had left our flat in Elephant & Castle at 7:30 that morning but missed our tube exit and had to backtrack via Black cab, which made us late. We contacted the number on our ticket, who expressed concern that the bus might not wait for us. Our tickets said to be there at 8:15 with an 8:30 departure, but, despite our best efforts, we arrived at 8:38. The man at the counter (also the person I talked with on the phone) was super rude and chastising about our tardiness. We felt horrible, but he made us feel 100 times worse. Liam, our driver, and the other passengers were very understanding. After that, Liam had a wonderful day planned for us where we had time to go about the towns and see historical sites as well as shop and eat. It was a great introduction to the area, and we can't wait to go back.

John made the tour. It was incredible how much he fit into the time slot. His knowledge is unsurpassed, and he is a delightful talker with many interesting and humorous stories to add color to the tour.

Delianne was a delight with so many anecdotes she has gleaned from her full life. She is bubbly and a joy to be around.

Could have missed this. I would have preferred an informative river cruise that told us what we were seeing with some anecdotes. This was a very nice dinner cruise with music. Something you would do for an anniversary or birthday.

The size of the Beefeater tour was very large and difficult to hear the stories. We ended up going off on our own, and missing out on some of the colorful tales of the Beefeater.

Fantastic apartment. Stunning view! Incredible location!

Incredible location! Stunning hotel. Felt so safe also.

Lovely 14th century building with beautiful grounds and common rooms. Our rooms were cute, spacious, and incorporated some of the original materials. We had a yummy afternoon tea at the hotel and strolled into town for dinner. Staff was pleasant and helpful. An elevator would be nice.

The accommodation were in a nice location and staff was friendly. The pub on sight was nice as it offered daily breakfast and a quick bite if needed during the day or evening. The room was well equipped.

The tour guide was great and informative! Fun tour!

Luke was fantastic. It was a very small group, only one other couple so lots of attention and ability to ask questions and get lots of information.

Fun learning the history of the tower and of London. Recommend the guided tours recordings to learn more

Relaxing way to get back to Westminster and enjoy some down time

Large bus tour wasn’t ideal. We prefer smaller tours but one wasn’t available. Still worth the visit to the castle to learn history

The smaller van tour was preferred and the guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. We took advantage of his small tour during the stop in Bath and we were the only ones to do so, so got lots of private attention and time to ask questions.

The Museum was a bit overwhelming. Maybe because it was our last day and we were quite tired! Lots of stuff to explore here.

Friendly staff, large breakfast, clean accommodations. Easy walk to lots of pubs and shopping.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the historic Manor House. The staff were friendly and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. Afternoon tea was delicious and delightful.

This is your typical hotel. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly. Our first room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. The hotel was kind enough to switch us to another room and offer a drinks card for the inconvenience. The room with two doubles was a little tight for 3 adults. In hindsight I should have requested two rooms. Included breakfast offered many options. Not easily walk-able to city center and needed to call an Uber to get around.

Great location and quick walk to cafes and pubs and sightseeing. One member of our party was a little put off by the decor, but that's just personal opinion. Otherwise the hotel was clean and comfortable.

Comfortable and quiet environment. Staff was very pleasant. Breakfast service in the Parlour was questionable in terms of service and competence of some of the staff. Management did their best to compensate for the poor performance.

Jack was fun and very informative.

Delianne was a delight and a wealth of knowledge. She shared many interesting stories about architecture, gas streetlights, the Royal Guard and the royals.

Too rushed. Not sufficient time to enjoy Windsor Castle.

Excellent guides. They provided a wheelchair for my husband. Very informative presentation.

A truly memorable dining experience. Both the staff and the food were excellent.

John made us feel at home immediately. We enjoyed spending the day with him. Taking us to the gravesite of Winston Churchill was an unexpected surprise. He also shared many details of the Cotswolds.

Couldn't be a more beautiful setting.

My favorite of the journey for the staff, food and room amenities.

Great, smart guide.

Our tour was not obvious to catch and general tours were over-crowded. We were very lucky and joined a tour put on by The Tour Guy after not being able to use our tour.

This was not our thing. Food was very good but we should have realized before we went that this was too touristy for us. Not your fault.

Loved the singing driver, Chris!

Delightful guide, Camille. We loved this nature experience.