I booked this night away for my wife as we have 2 weeks before our first child is born so wanted to spend some chill out time together....The hotel looks lovely from the outside and the grounds look nice too. Don't be deceived... We were given room 4. The room was tiny and the bed was just about bigger than... more

The whole place has a tatty, tired & uncared for atmosphere. First impression is poor as this potentially lovely building sits in a sea of potholed tarmac, surrounded by a few badly maintained flower beds. The large grounds could be wonderful if anyone bothered to maintain them. Broken windowpanes and drooping curtain linings greet you from the facade. Internally it's... more

Held a business meeting at the hotel in the Library. The function room was well equipped. The staff were excellent and very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. One of my colleagues did have trouble with their shower / water pressure. I would say only one thing let this hotel down and that was the food. They had an... more

Siobhan on reception handled my messy booking & phone calls with courtesy, good humour & made me feel welcome. Whilst staying there the reception staff helped me resolve a tricky personal problem - nothing was too much trouble & their genuine interest was supportive & calming. We had booked our large lively dog in with us knowing that the staff... more

The staff seem fine, and the quality of the food was excellent. But I do like my creature comforts and this is where the hotel fails. Now OK I know it is an old building, a pretty one too. But, there really is no need for mould and mildew up the walls. My main bugbear was the plumbing. I love... more