I normally book all accommodation online, as I'm lazy and like to see photos etc., but having left it till the last moment they were all fully booked. Opted for phoning round some of the smaller, well advertised places without websites - still full. Eventually had to resort to asking the full B&Bs if they could think of anywhere else to try. Thus how my husband and I ended up at Abberley House for one lovely night.

Admittedly we didn't spend much time in the place, as we were at a wedding, but the time we did spend restored my faith in the good ole B&B. The couple running the place were utterly charming without being OTT and couldn't do enough to help us - little things like bringing an ironing board / iron in case our wedding outfits had crumpled on the journey there.

Great breakfast with gentle music on in the background so that you can't hear other guests awkward conversation and cuttlery clattering.

Highly recommended - just wish they had a... more