Livermead House Hotel

We went to the restaurant for a family celebration. We were the only people in the restaurant when we arrived, nevertheless they had already run out of items and only had single portions left of standards such as steak. The service was disappointing with the head waiter having to come back more than once to take the order again. On the plus side the desserts were really good.

We were on an organised trip by the excellent Exclusive Holidays of Market Harborough. The hotel we stayed at was the Livermead House Hotel which is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Although AA rated as 3 star its food & services make it feel like it deserved a 5 star rating. The service was impeccable and utterly friendly delivered in style with waiting staff wearing formal attire and bar staff red jackets. The food tasted out of this world and was beautifully cooked and presented. The service was silver service with elegantly set dining tables. One evening we ordered Crepes Suzette, These were expertly flame cooked at our table and was a sight to be hold. The hotel, whilst old, was styled on the Agatha Christie era. It really looked the part with really good furniture and drapes. However, en-suite bathrooms were in modern style. My wife, myself and friends we made there really loved our stay there and would willingly come back again. In fact Exclusive Holidays were so impressed they have already booked the hotel for trip next year. A thoroughly recommended hotel by me. Top Class

We organised an event at the Livermead House Hotel in the big ballroom. The atmosphere was great, felt like the Victorian times, the food was fantastic, staff was very polite and helpful, and the management was also extremely helpful and listened to what we wanted. Next year we are going again :-)

Stayed for a backgammon tournament, really enjoyed the experience: it's very old fashioned (silver service, chandeliers etc) but that's part of the charm. It could be updated a lot I suppose but would lose something. Food was very good indeed and room comfortable.

We came for Sunday lunch, so I can't say anything about the bedrooms. But from our impressions of Reception, the bar and the restaurant: This place is old-fashioned... In a very good way. Firstly, it's made by the staff, who are smart (not sure I've ever come across a restaurant Maitre d' in tails - at lunchtime..), polite, friendly and efficient. They give a very good impression of enjoying their jobs, which carries over into the whole feel of the place. Despite the formality of the staff's appearance, the decor and the table layouts, the atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was relaxed. The pianist had an idiosyncratic approach to his arrangements, which made playing "Spot the Tune" a fun game. Everything seemed clean and it was useful to have a area to hang bulky winter coats. I've docked a star because, in the end, the food was no more than average and did feel a bit conveyor-belty. We forgave this because their set-price menu, at this time of year at least, is good value. Additionally, the bar area was really cold, with a potentially cosy laid fire sitting there, sadly unlit and no radiators on. We'd have spent longer - and more money - had we been able to lose the goosepimples. I'm sure a lot of people would moan that this hotel - which was once the home of Charles Kingsley, of "Water Babies" fame - is "dated". I suppose it is. But it's unapologetic about not being all stainless steel and fake marble. If that's your bag, you've plenty of choice. I hope Livermead House stays as it is. We'll be back to enjoy its lovely "time-capsuley" feel.

Sunday lunch in restaurant, 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟, totally amazing silver service delivery, large menu to choose from, food was mouthwatering delicious, staf were very tentative, all dress in black jackets and gray wasit coats, black trousers very smart indeed, everyone was extremely welcoming and helpful, I enjoyed me dinner while listening to a pianist, the restaurant takes you back to an elegant and stylish era, it was clean and very tidy, Well definitely make a return visit.