Kimkim Trip Reviews for England

Cute hotel - clean rooms - great staff! Perfect location next to Borough Market and so much great food!!!

We were only here one evening but this hotel has a great location - close to the downtown area. The rooms were neat ahc clean! We had a bit more room in these units that was much appreciate!

This was our favorite hotel of the places we stayed. The lobby is so cute and fun. Great breakfast and the staff were kind. Perfect location - close to the Shambles. We were only here for one night - we'd definitely stay here again and if we're back would like to spend 2 days in York.

Great location!!! Walking distance to royal mile. 4 stars only because the bathrooms were a little odd.

We were only here one night, and we came in late and left really early. We didn't really have a chance to spend time in the area. The lobby was clean - the staff was great. The room was nice because it was the only place we all 4 got to be together in one room. The room was clean but definitely needed a few touch ups in the bathrooms. Nothing crazy - we just noticed peeling paint, other handyman stuff.

We stopped in Liverpool for this tour - my daughter and husband love the Beatles. They enjoyed this tour.

This was a great tour especially given the location - we went through the Borough Market which was right around the corner from where we stayed. The guide was very knowledgeable about food in the market but also the history of London. Two of us are vegetarian and he accommodated our dietary lifestyle with ease.

I love these tours - we didn't get to complete the whole route as we hopped on late...but what we did get to see was fantastic!

The beefeaters are great guides - lots of humor. We chose to do the 45-minute guided tour with them as opposed to the self-guided audio tour.

This was one of our longer days but totally worth the time. The guide was humorous and knowledgeable. The coach was comfortable. My favorite was Stonehenge - my family loved Bath the most.

One of our favorite days! None of really watch sports but we fell in love with Ted Lasso and wanted to see a match in person. What an experience! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting.

I love Harry Potter - probably more than our kids! We had a great time at the studios.

Another long day trip but worth it. The campuses are beautiful! I just wish had a bit more time in each location. They allotted about 1.5 hours at each stop. Once we finished walking through, we didn't have a ton of time to walk through the town squares.

Afternoon tea was a treat! And a great break in the day at the castle. The castle is impressive - we came through the front entrance at the Royal Mile. To truly see how expansive this castle is, walk around the outside of the grounds and view from the back side. It is enormous, and terrifying, and beautiful!

The drive from Edinburgh to Aberfeldy was beautiful. The guides at Highland Safari Park are knowledgeable and you can tell they really and care about what they are doing. We had a great time here. The deer experience on the grounds was neat and we got to feed them. The Safari was fun off roading and we got to view stags through telescope lens in their natural habitat. It was mating season so you could hear them everywhere!

The hotel room was compact but clean and practical. Although there was no air conditioning and the walls were quite thin—I could hear the neighbors overnight—I still slept very well. The breakfast was excellent, and the location was unbeatable, with easy access to shops, eateries, and the London Underground. The area felt safe and was very accessible, making it a worthwhile stay despite the minor inconveniences.

The Malmaison Hotel in Oxford is truly in a unique location. I absolutely loved my room—it was beautifully and appropriately decorated, with decent ventilation, a comfortable bed, and a lovely bathroom with a fantastic shower. The restaurant was incredible, offering an unforgettable dining experience. But what truly stood out was the staff. They made me feel incredibly welcome and genuinely cared for. I had just been in a minor car accident right before my arrival, and the staff showed such understanding and compassion as I checked in after a tough situation. Their kindness made all the difference in my stay.

The hop-on hop-off bus was a lot of fun and a great way to see several sights in London in the open air. The staff were very friendly, and the onboard experience was excellent. I especially enjoyed the drive through Knightsbridge, even with the traffic—it gave me time to take in the beautiful surroundings. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.

The late evening river cruise was an amazing experience. The opportunity to capture photos and take in the expansive views of London at a leisurely pace exceeded my expectations. While the dinner was a bit awkward since I was traveling solo and surrounded by couples and families, I still valued the experience. The food was average—comparable to what you'd expect at a large wedding reception—but the overall ambiance and perspective of London made it worthwhile.

This was an incredibly immersive historical experience. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the unique history of this location, with architecture reflecting different periods over time. The Crown Jewels exhibition was absolutely incredible, and I loved the afternoon views of the Tower Bridge set against the London skyline. Overall, I learned a great deal and found the visit both educational and highly enjoyable.

Wow!!! what a fun and informative night couldn’t have asked for a better guide than we had. would highly recommend this experience!

This hotel is very well located in a safe walking neighborhood. It is close to the theaters, transportation is readily available and there are good local restaurants. The staff are very supportive and offer good advice.

Interesting.

This was so crowded that trying to walk through was very difficult. It is filled with museum artifacts and honestly feels more like a museum than an Abbey.

This was very interesting. It is very detailed and fills in a lot of history that one might not know.

This was very interesting. The guide was very informative and the library was beautiful. It is an amazing collection.

Very interesting. Both the college and the church were beautiful. The guide was very informative. She was a grad student in the college, so she shared a lot about the college as a community and the how the students relate to the greater community.

The history of the Baths was intriguing. It was very crowded, hot and difficult to hear at times . We were glad we went. My friend had been there previously and said that they have improved and expanded the exhibits tremendously.

Going to Windsor is always a treat. It is so beautiful, both the setting and the castle itself. Unfortunated St. George's Chapel was closed for repairs, but otherwise it was a wonderful trip. There were lots of people on a Sunday afternoon, but things moved along quite easily. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Very crowded but lovely Jade Exhibit and Grecian and Roman artifacts. We were disappointed that we couldn't see the Elgin Marbles.

This was a very meaningful experience, both the cathedral and the abbey. Very worthwhile. I really loved it. I could have stayed longer.

very good food, very customer friendly

good clean room suitable for a night stay. good food

very nice location, owner was quite helpful in ideas for doing things in area

very nice old place with friendly staff. Really fun atmosphere at dinner in pub

This was not a hotel. It was a couple rooms in someone's house. The owner was very friendly and helpful with advice on the area. Good parking and access to building.

Really interesting old estate that was turned into a hotel. Very relaxing for last location of our trip.

small room but very clean. Good food at breakfast

Jacob was great...knew his material and made the walk fun and interesting

Allison was very informative

Tuddenham Mill in Bury St Edmunds was a beautiful place to stay. The rooms were large and impressive, and it had a unique character being a renovated old mill. The apple juice from a local apple farm was fantastic. The only real drawback was the challenging walk with our luggage due to steps and stairs. But overall, it was a lovely experience with excellent service.

The Relais Henley was the most luxurious accommodation during our trip, with a spacious room and lovely bathroom. However, parking was quite challenging as the hotel had limited spaces, and we had to park several blocks away. Despite the inconvenience, the hotel itself was fantastic with excellent service.

We stayed at the Henrietta Hotel in London and it was wonderful. It felt like a cozy bed and breakfast with excellent service and very nice facilities. The location was perfect, right in Covent Garden, allowing us to walk to many places and easily access public transportation. We were very happy with our stay there.

Our visit to Hampton Court Palace was really enjoyable and impressive. We loved exploring the historical aspects of the palace and the entire experience was worthwhile.

The Victoria and Albert Museum was a delightful surprise. Initially added as an afterthought, I found it more enjoyable than the British Museum with its impressive and beautifully laid-out exhibits. I'd love to return and spend more time there in the future.

Hotel location is perfect. It is in a quiet neighborhood with many pub, restaurant and street food options. It is also very walkable to a couple of subway stations so if there is limited time available and / or no desire to walk, there are options. But also very walkable to almost all tourist items most of us have on our lists. Most important, the staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant at the hotel serves very good food as well as breakfast. And if weather permits, the rooftop bar / restaurant is fun and provides excellent views of the city. We will be return guests to this hotel on future trips involving time in London.

We stayed at this exquisite hotel / guest house. We do not have a "rich uncle" but if we did, this felt like staying at our "rich uncles" house. It is a small , exquisite lake guest house where it feels like being in a house as all the common rooms are inviting and you want spend time in them when not out exploring as the views are stunning and the other guests interesting to meet and visit. We cannot say enough about the staff. Almost immediately they knew us by name and asked about our day, made recommendations, ensured we had everything we needed, assisted with transportation, you name it they did it. Perfect hosts!

Chris our cab driver was so great! He customized the trip based on what our family was interested in and shared so many fun facts as well as tips about getting around London, best view for changing of the guard. We never felt rushed when stopping for photos. Also he rearranged his schedule to accommodate our flight being 2 hours late getting in and still took time to show us so many sites. Very friendly and knowledgeable about London history and site-seeing.

So many historical sites within. Like several museums within one place. The Crown Jewels were amazing. Seeing the armory was also so cool. Just in awe at the history of the place. Very special.

This was a highlight - seeing the city sites at night on a boat with a lovely meal. So special. We lucked out with amazing weather. The live music was a treat while enjoying a four course dinner on the cruise. Just lovely!! And so easy to take the tube to get to the pier! Highly recommend. The kids loved it too!!

Great trip to see a very special place. SO much history and to keep it so well-preserved. Very special!!

So fun! All five of us enjoyed the experience. The tea selection was extensive. Our host was so knowledgeable and helpful. The food was tasty and the kids were pleasantly surprised that they could ask for seconds on any of the offerings on their stands. They all requested second servings of sandwiches!! A lovely experience!

A hotel with the warmth of home and unbeatable attention, a gem to discover in York.

very good location, excellent facilities, very comfortable rooms, beautiful decoration and

The hotel is conveniently located right next to the London Stratford train station which is fantastic for travelers. The hotel was nice and the breakfast served daily was very good. It was difficult for taxis to find because it's located within a shopping/restaurant type mall so always send your GPS location to your taxi driver.

Our driver to Oxford went above and beyond traveling through horrible traffic to Oxford and back. Also, he was extremely accommodating when we had a family issue that delayed our return. He was very kind.

We highly recommend this tour. David Lombardi is an excellent tour guide. He has such a unique background that affords him inside information that other tour guides would not have. We learned so much and were interested the entire time. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and interesting.

The British Museum is worth seeing but it is extremely crowded. It probably depends on when you visit it. We had to wait in long security lines to get in and then it was hard to see exhibits at times. Our tour guide was late so that did not help.

Our tour guide was fantastic. First, we were an hour late because of London traffic and he was so nice and accommodating. He was extremely knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller. Very interesting tour.

What a fun, relaxing excursion this was for our family. Our guide was so nice and knowledgeable. We enjoyed this punting tour.

We changed our itinerary slightly and ended up going to Stonehenge and Bath. Both were definitely worth seeing. It was a beautiful drive too. We had a nice lunch at the Derby in Bath and enjoyed touring the Roman Baths. We were thankful to visit Stonehenge and happened to be there when it was not too busy. Our tour guide, Alam, was fantastic. He was so kind and patient with us and very knowledgeable. He made sure we saw the best views and sites.

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Buckingham Palace is stunning. The self-guided tour was very well-done.

We had a slight itinerary change and had afternoon tea at the Savoy and I'm so glad we did. It was very special. They provided excellent service; the setting was beautiful, and the afternoon tea was delicious. They even packed up a box for our daughter who was unable to attend.

This tour is not just for intense Beatles fans. It's for anyone who is interested in learning about the Beatles and seeing different parts of London. Our guide, Michael Purvis, was amazing. He took such good care of us. He is a musician and had so many interesting stories and pictures to share with us. Even though it was a misty day, we enjoyed every minute of this tour.

Beautiful grounds…great stories! There is a family link here.

We are a family of 12 with six kids…fabulous hands on experience. Would highly recommend!

Must see!

Great history…but oh so crowded!

This ancient castle’s location is amazing and it’s easy to see why it was strategically placed on the rock outcroppings. Lots of nooks and crannies to explore.

Wonderful guide…full of history and great stories the whole family loved.

It was raining…and not everybody went…too tired. She was a great story teller and truly made the kids squeamish!

Our son did a semester here at Harlaxton College in Grantham England. This place is like Hogwarts on steroids…so fun and beautiful. Our guide was a retired PHD in drama and he was thoroughly entertaining.

Very early morning…on time!

This is a good place for kids with an activity playground to expend energy.

Very comfortable. Very nice place right on the Loch Lochsley. High marks. Good food.

We enjoyed the location. Apt #3 There was one bathroom for 5 people. The shower was a tub /shower. A dangerous tub shower with a deep step down to get out if the tub. I would not recommend for someone my age 80. Chances of falling were great. I’m pretty agile and could manage. But many other seniors Or handicapped people would not be able to do it without falling. There were ants and the ceiling leaked onto the pull out bed in the living room/kitchen. Other wise beds were comfortable and rooms were small but adequate . Apt#1 same lay out as #3, but walk in shower. MUCH BETTET! we now had 6 people to one bathroom, but only for two nights. No other issues.

Two bathrooms. 6 people - much better showers. . Comfortable. Easy access, to trolley, walking distance to Royal Mile, good location, great towels,

Nice. Each hotel room had a bath room. Great towels. Comfortable. Lounges, breakfast very good.

Read my review from the beginning. This guy was great. Very good with the kids, many interesting stops and good advice for the rest of our trip.

The was less then I expected. The beefeater was fun. He had great stories. He did his job well but we didn’t do anything more than walk from location to location.. we were on a conveyor belt to look at the Crown jewels.

Food was quite good. It was well organized. The stories were fun and entertaining. It was a relaxing way to see a part of London and we didn’t get hit by any peanuts. People throw things ontothis boat. from the bridge. We didn’t believe it until they threw peanuts at us. The guide said it usually is a milkshake.

This was interesting. It gave us a look into a slice of Scottish life that otherwise we wouldn’t of known plus the ride out to the chapel was quite interesting. The scenery and our driver for the TAxi was great and stories.

Our guide was very knowledgeable. She took us to a number of different sites. She had clips of the videos for us to see she was very thorough. I give her high marks.

This was fun for the kids they could run up and down the stairs on the ship. They could see the different places and we did get very very close to some seals.

Great location, just two blocks from Sloane Square with easy Tube access and fantastic eateries nearby. Good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, and excellent rooms.

Small with lots of character

The driver hadn't been advised of the suggested itinerary, the city was clogged with soccer fans, and being jet lagged, we weren't feeling great, but he adapted and showed us a few notable places.

Great to have a Blue Badge Guide along to show us around and point out details. There's so much history and beauty within these walls.

The National Railway is great!

Nick was excellent! So fun and knowledgeable, and paced perfectly. He even made special goody bag knowing we had teenagers in our family. He arranged lunch and it was fun to dine with him and become better acquainted. And he pointed out a few things to do after our time with him ended.

So glad we had Nick along to guide our visit

The museum staff provide enthusiastic historical site interpretations in full costume. Lots to discover here.

Patricia definitely knew the schedule and didn't have us wasting time waiting. We saw the changing of the guard en route from St. James to Buckingham as well as the guard at the nearby barracks, traversing some lovely gardens en route.

We would have liked to slow down a bit, but we were scheduled up to closing time. Patricia helped us see the highlights.

By this point in our trip, we'd seen multiple cathedrals, so we asked Patricia for the "highlights" version and she excelled

Debbie is a steward at Windsor and helped us avoid crowds and told wonderful personal stories.

Our visit was perhaps not all our guide had planned, due to testing at the various colleges.

Very helpful staff; big room. Decent breakfast. Great location.

An older mansion converted into a hotel. No elevators. Great fun. Good pub and very nice breakfast.

Crazy wet room for a bathroom. Water went everywhere. Otherwise, nice room. Good breakfast in the morning.

Lovely hotel with a great location. Staff at breakfast is a bit unprepared. But the breakfast is good. Nice bar in the evening. Bit of a water issue in the bathroom with the shower water going all over. Has a small elevator which is a plus with a big bag.

Lovely - chocolates were great. Would have loved our guide to have been Scottish.

Excellent! Regan was amazing and pivoted very easily when there were changes.

This was a stunning cruise!! Beautiful views and great information from the guide.

Very interesting and thorough tour of the distillery. Nice tasting. Very nice gift shop area.

Wow! Regan came through and got us tickets after ours were originally cancelled. For anyone who loves Harry Potter and trains, this is a great trip. The scenery was wonderful.

This was a great tour of the castle. The guide inside the castle was very good and knowledgeable. The gardens were beautiful. The cafe was lovely.

Our guide Gareth did a great job considering the rain and the crowds. Very interesting facts.

Fabulous tea experience!!! Staff was great!