The Birchleigh has been taken over by new owners; along with this it has undergone a total refurbishment. I have stayed in a lot of hotels and guest houses and this was by far one of the most pleasant. The manager made me feel very welcome and you ge the impression that there is nothing that they would not do to ensure guests have a great stay.

The hotel/guest house itself is tastefully and modernly decorated, with a lot of little touches that make it all the more charming.

My favourite thing was unique to anywhere I have stayed before, they supply fresh milk to rooms, in a policy to remove the horrible little plastic pots of UHT milk.

The guesthouse has solar power as well as many other eco friendly features.

Rooms are well equipped; flat screen TV’s with digital TV, power showers and large fluffy towels.

Lovely English breakfasts as well, all produce sourced locally and home made jams and marmalades.

I CANNOT recommend this place... more