The Good Life food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Hampshire
The Good Life holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bury Court Barn Bury Court Lane Bentley Farnham GU10 5LZ, GU10 5LZ
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Good Life among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ← The Good Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Good Life none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Good Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Bentley CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Paxhill Nursing & Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bentley Stores and Archers & Co Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2026 |
| Bentley Lodge Care & Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Dottie Tots Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Good Life
What is The Good Life's food hygiene rating?
The Good Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Good Life safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Good Life last inspected?
The Good Life was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Good Life?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Good Life compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Life is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Good Life and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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