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The Hand and Flowers

126 West Street, Marlow SL7 2BP, England
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The Hand and Flowers
Ranked #8 of 17 Marlow B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Bucks
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58 reviews 58 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We had a really good meal. Service was nice and the food cooked really well. However, and we can't quite put our finger on it, we came away thinking that we would have enjoyed the meal a little more. If my memory is correct we had a fish based scotch egg and a truffle based starter, venison and duck for... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Our lunch booking was for 2:45 as a celebration of my 50th. It was a sunny day so we sat out the front with a drink until our table was ready. Very pleasant, affable, courteous staff and our overall experience of the pub was very good. So much so I would go back. The price you pay for the meal... More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We didn't stay here, we just visited the restaurant and I can see why this incredible pub has such an incredible reputation. It is a very small restaurant which adds to the excitement and atmosphere. The service was very good. The starters I would recommend the pigs head/scallops, main the duck with duck fat chips was incredible and for dessert... More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

After enjoying a glass of wine in the sunshine, we were shown to our table as all the staff wished my dad 'happy birthday'. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, with excellent service and absolutely superb food. Dad had the smoked haddock omelette for a starter; Paula had the scallops and I had the mackerel with a scotch egg. The... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed in the Limousin Room (shown in main picture) and very nice it was too with a bath big enough for two that took 20 minutes to fill, it being so large. Our welcome was great - the staff couldn't do enough - and following a nice time relaxing we went across to dinner for 8.45. The atmosphere in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Visited for my wife's birthday. We were very lucky booking only a day or two before visiting a very good service and easy to book online. A courtesy call made to confirm the reservation. From start to finish everything was first class a superb waiter (Tom) made the experience even better. Thank you everyone.

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We ate here in February for my wife's birthday as we managed to get a last minute cancellation. It was the best meal we have eaten and the atmosphere lacks the pompous michelin starred attitude of others. My wife had the parfait and tenderloin which was delicious and I had the omelette followed by the slow roast duck with gravy... More

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Kendal, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We had two meals over a weekend , we traveled with friends to celebrate birthdays . The first meal was in the evening the second was the following day , a lunch meal . Both were superb , there is now way we could fault the food or service , very good value for money

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Having read AA Gills comments in the Sunday Times for years when the food always came second to the decor, what a pleasant change to find a pub serving beer and Michelin starred food. The dishes were everything I expected them to be, while the chips and gravy were simply an excellent reason to come back. The wine list was... More

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Wow! Went here for my partners birthday and it was fantastic. The food was amazing and the attention to detail on each plate was breathtaking. A true inspiration for us foodies!!! The pub s exactly what it is, a pub but exceptionally pretty and a really nice friendly atmosphere.

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  • Michelin star(14)
  • Hot tub(7)
  • Main road(5)
  • Great British Menu(3)

Additional Information about The Hand and Flowers

Address: 126 West Street, Marlow SL7 2BP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Buckinghamshire > Marlow
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 17 B&Bs / Inns in Marlow
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in the beautiful Georgian town of Marlow, having built a huge popularity with its award winning food and now providing luxury suites. Within a year they had earned a Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes and 6/10 in the Good Food Guide. Now, having acquired two neighbouring cottages, they offer a similarly high level of accomodation. Relax in the Hot Tub or the huge stone bath, walk-in rain showers and big fluffy robes. ... more   less 
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The Hand And Flowers Hotel Marlow
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