Battle, Powdermill Lane50.904621,0.476433(Show on Map)
8.6
Very Good
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Summary of reviews
Crafted at Powdermills is a charming and historic location with stunning views and beautiful grounds, making it a perfect place for a relaxing stay. The breakfast options are fantastic with many guests describing it as "first class" and "superb". The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable with lovely decor featuring antiques and character. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful, contributing to a lovely and relaxing stay. The swimming pool is a great feature with beautiful gardens and a refreshing swim. The hotel is also very dog-friendly, accommodating furry friends with good consideration. Although the dinner experience receives mixed reviews, the food quality and presentation are generally praised. Overall, Crafted at Powdermills is a must-visit location for those seeking the perfect balance of luxury, history and natural beauty.
Categories
Historic
Dog Friendly
Pool
Outdoor Pool
4 Star
Luxury
Honeymoon
Romantic
Parking
Outdoor Pool
Room Types
Cosy RoomFeaturing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 3 beds.
Heritage RoomFeaturing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as an inner courtyard view.
Junior SuiteThis suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Featuring a balcony with lake views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Junior Suite with MinibarThis suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
SuiteThis suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Boasting a terrace with lake views, this suite also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Ash CottageThis spacious bungalow is comprised of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. The bungalow features a washing machine, a private entrance, a minibar as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Oak CottageThis spacious bungalow comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. The bungalow features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, a minibar as well as lake views. The unit has 4 beds.
Lake HouseThis holiday home features a private pool. This spacious holiday home features 2 living rooms, 5 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. The holiday home features a washing machine, a private entrance, a minibar, a flat-screen TV, as well as lake views. The unit has 5 beds.
Guest Reviews
8.6
Very Good
Review Summaries
Location
The Crafted at Powdermills boasts a stunning location surrounded by lakes and ponds with views that are truly charming. The extensive grounds and picturesque setting make it a perfect location for a winter break or a peaceful getaway to explore the countryside on lovely woodland walks. The hotel's historic buildings add to the overall ambience of the location, which feels like an idyllic countryside retreat. The nearby town of Battle is also of great historic interest and is within easy walking distance from the hotel. Overall, guests recommend the hotel for its beautiful setting, stunning grounds and tranquil atmosphere, making it a perfect place for a relaxing stay.
Breakfast
Crafted at Powdermills is a fantastic destination for travelers in search of a tasty and energizing breakfast. The reviews highlight the great choice of breakfast options with many guests referring to the breakfast as "first class" and "superb." Many dishes were described as delicious with some guests specifically praising the excellent cooked breakfast and the perfect poached eggs. Despite a few comments about the breakfast not being served hot or lacking variety, most guests found the breakfast to be very good with plenty of options to choose from. Additionally, many guests appreciated the attentive and friendly staff during breakfast. The hotel's historic building and picturesque grounds provided a lovely ambiance to enjoy the morning meal. Overall, the hotel's breakfast options seem to be a highlight of guests' stays at Crafted at Powdermills.
Dinner
The dinner experience at Crafted at Powdermills receives mixed reviews from guests with some describing it as fantastic and excellent value for money, while others found it to be overpriced and disappointing. However, the food quality and presentation are generally praised with some guests calling it the most beautiful meal they've ever tasted. Breakfast receives more consistent positive reviews with guests loving the food, grounds and room decorations. Service is also a point of contention with some guests calling it amazing while others describe it as terrible or slow. Overall, the dinner and breakfast options at the hotel are worth trying, but guests may want to explore other dining options in the area as well.
Rooms
The rooms at Crafted at Powdermills have received high praise from guests with many noting the comfortable and spacious beds, modern and clean bathrooms and lovely decor featuring antiques and character. Some rooms even had balconies and views overlooking the lake, adding to the overall charm of the historic property. While some guests noted that certain rooms were in need of updates or had maintenance issues, the majority had positive experiences with ample floor space and extra seating areas. Overall, guests found the rooms to be warm, welcoming and cozy, providing a comfortable place to unwind after a day exploring the beautiful grounds and surroundings of the hotel.
Beds
If you're after a good night's sleep, you'll be pleased to hear that the beds at Crafted at Powdermills are, to quote guests, "very comfortable", "super-comfortable" and "just right". The hotel prides itself on providing luxury amenities and that extends to the bedding with "gorgeous bed linen". Some guests did note that the beds were so comfortable it was difficult to leave in the morning! Overall, the rooms at the hotel are described as "comfy" and "spacious" with many complimenting the cleanliness. However, a few guests did have some issues with the bed- one guest found it "very uncomfortable" and another didn't like the fact that the king size bed was two singles pushed together. Additionally, one guest noted difficulty getting into the shower over a threshold. Despite these minor complaints, guests generally had a "very comfortable stay" with "very comfortable rooms" and "comfy beds".
Cleanliness
If you're looking for a clean and comfortable stay, Crafted at Powdermills is a great choice. Many guests rave about the cleanliness of the hotel and the daily cleaning services. The bedding is also noted as being of good quality. While some rooms may require maintenance, most are described as spacious and spotlessly clean. However, there are a few comments about areas that could use some improvement, such as dirty windows and dusty skirting boards. Overall, the hotel's cleanliness is praised by the majority of guests.
Staff
Crafted at Powdermills is a charming and peaceful location with warm and friendly staff with many guests commending the staff's politeness, helpfulness and efficiency. The staff's capability and ability may have been lacking for some guests, but they were always approachable and eager to assist with anything. The breakfast team was attentive and welcoming and some guests even had personalized touches added to their stay. Most guests found the staff to be a highlight of their stay, although some mentioned incidents of rudeness and inconsistency. Overall, the staff contributed to a lovely and relaxing stay at the hotel.
Pool
Crafted at Powdermills's swimming pool is a great feature with beautiful gardens, a lovely vibe and a refreshing swim. Although it is not heated, the pool overlooks the stunning lakes and is perfect to enjoy in the summer. Guests recommend visiting during warm weather to make use of this stunning outdoor pool. However, note that out of season, the pool may not be accessible. The only downside was slow service around the pool area during tea time. Overall, the pool at Crafted at Powdermills received positive praise from guests.
4 Star
Crafted at Powdermills is a charming and compact country hotel with a beautiful location that offers a peaceful retreat to recharge your batteries. Despite being a basic 3-star hotel, it punches above its weight for a 4-star rating. Some guests found the rates to be expensive but others thought it was great value for money. The hotel is clean, comfy and serves an excellent breakfast. Guests enjoyed their stay and described it as amazing, pleasant and lovely. However, some guests felt that the room could have been better decorated for the price they paid. The hotel could improve by adding air conditioning. Nevertheless, guests praised the fantastic food and the certain charm of the slightly "angestaubt" hotel.
Historic
Crafted at Powdermills is a stunning historical location that will transport visitors back to a time of grandeur and elegance. Guests will be enchanted by the beautiful building set in stunning surroundings with vast and beautiful grounds to explore. The hotel is steeped in history and character, providing visitors with a feeling of almost being part of a gathering of old souls in a quiet majestic old home. Historic walks can be taken from the hotel with ease, including the famous 1066 footpath. The nearby town of Battle is handsome and of great historic interest with its Abbey Gateway adding to its beauty. The age of the property and how the inside has been kept will leave visitors in awe and the lovely historic building oozes charm and character. A must-visit location for those seeking the perfect balance of luxury, history and natural beauty.
Dog Friendly
If you're planning a trip with your furry friend, the Crafted at Powdermills is a perfect choice! This hotel is very dog-friendly with good consideration given to accommodating dogs. We made a booking after much research and were pleased to find a hotel that would welcome and accommodate dogs. Our dog was very welcome and we even had the pleasure of having them dine with us. In fact, the hotel is so dog-friendly that even mum's Shitzu was allowed to dine with us! We appreciated that during hot weather, we could open the patio door for the dog's comfort. Visitors can rest assured that dogs are welcome here with phrases like "Hunde sind willkommen" and "dat hond welkom was" appearing in reviews. Overall, it's the perfect hotel for a visit with dogs.
FAQ
Yes, Crafted at Powdermills has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Crafted at Powdermills.
Yes, Crafted at Powdermills welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Crafted at Powdermills.