“This place is a gem - I love it and always stay here when I am in the area visiting family!
The rooms are renovated to a high standard and are quiet and very comfortable. The windows have black-out blinds/curtains which is essential in mid-summer when the Sun wakes up before 5am. Underfloor heating in the bathroom is a nice touch especially in the Winter. Air-conditioning is very welcome, especially given Climate Change, and has become essential in the UK in Summer. The only downside are the stairs servicing the upper floors (there are ground floor rooms) but the staff are happy to take luggage upstairs.
The restaurant deserves better recognition - Lunch and Dinner: the menu is innovative and the food high quality. Breakfast good selection of continental and cooked breakfast including a stonkingly excellent Full English Breakfast. Restaurant staff: friendly, efficient and helpful. Ambiance: Comfortable English country pub style - a real fireplaces are wonderful in colder weather,
The outside area is an oasis of calm and tranquility and a lovely setting for a drink or al fresco meal - in warmer weather. I did not see any outdoor heaters so cannot comments about the patio area in cooler weather
The only downside is parking - there is limited parking, both off-street and on-street - no preference is given to hotel guests. The last time I stayed I arrived early evening and there was zero parking and I had to double-park. I was told that they were hosting a dinner for 25-people, which undoubtedly put pressure on the parking. On the plus side there is an EV charging station.”
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“This place is a gem - I love it and always stay here when I am in the area visiting family!
The rooms are renovated to a high standard and are quiet and very comfortable. The windows have black-out blinds/curtains which is essential in mid-summer when the Sun wakes up before 5am. Underfloor heating in the bathroom is a nice touch especially in the Winter. Air-conditioning is very welcome, especially given Climate Change, and has become essential in the UK in Summer. The only downside are the stairs servicing the upper floors (there are ground floor rooms) but the staff are happy to take luggage upstairs.
The restaurant deserves better recognition - Lunch and Dinner: the menu is innovative and the food high quality. Breakfast good selection of continental and cooked breakfast including a stonkingly excellent Full English Breakfast. Restaurant staff: friendly, efficient and helpful. Ambiance: Comfortable English country pub style - a real fireplaces are wonderful in colder weather,
The outside area is an oasis of calm and tranquility and a lovely setting for a drink or al fresco meal - in warmer weather. I did not see any outdoor heaters so cannot comments about the patio area in cooler weather
The only downside is parking - there is limited parking, both off-street and on-street - no preference is given to hotel guests. The last time I stayed I arrived early evening and there was zero parking and I had to double-park. I was told that they were hosting a dinner for 25-people, which undoubtedly put pressure on the parking. On the plus side there is an EV charging station.”