We have just returned from a one night stay at the Famous Wild Boar Hotel. The price for B and B was over £ 100 pn, which did not bother us as it is supposed to be 4 star.

On arrival the premisis looked very good from the front. However as we made our way to the room, number 24, it was clear the place was in a very poor state of repair. The carpets were tatty loose and a trip hazard. This was however luxury compared to our room which was located next to the rear carpark.

Conveniently all of the leaflets were placed on the wall next to our door, allowing all of our converstaion to be heard as well as all of the conversations of the visiting American groupoutside our door.

The room was filthy and had not been hoovered as there was grit on the floor throughout. The room was tiny with just enough room for one person to walk to the bathroom at any one time.

The wall paper on ceiling was peeling off and the poorly painted wallpaper on the walls was marked and torn. The carpets were freyed and poorly fitted and made the room look even darker. It was a bright day but the light had to be put on at all times.

The TV was not tuned in and some channels were blank and others unwatchable.

The bathroom was clean and in good order except the shower which was cold and a mere drizzle. The glass in the bathroom window appeared to be held in by some filthy chewing gum type substance. The bedroom window was frosted and let in little light. When both the bathroom and bedroom window were open they faced into a private garden with a childrens play area, this gave no privacy when the windows were open.

The tiny wardrobe was also dirty and had marks and chips out of it, the wall behind was some type of tongue and groove wood affair, that looked miss placed.

The double bed was a good size but made up of two mattresses one soft one hard leading to a very poor night sleep followed by aching in the morning.

The crowning glory of the room was the noise from the paper thin rooms, we were subjected to a full night of buffalo type snoring from the room next door.

The evening meal was good if expensive, however my girlfriends vegitarian meal was a cop out nut cuttlet disguised as a vegitarian roast.

Staff were both polite and helpfull.

All in all very poor value for money. I do not know how a 4 star rating was obtained, this is more 2 to 3 star accomodation.

On arrival at reception to the hotel we informed the receptionist that we had booked and paid for a classic double room with breakfast.. We were offered an upgrade to the classic room that we had paid for and were not happy with the the upgraded room we were given. the bed being close to the door and the bathrooms extraction fan sounding noisy, and a poor view. We asked for the original room back immediately and oddly enough we both thought that room was without any doubt far better. the view, the bed position, and the bathroom standard. So if your offered an upgrade always compare. The food was very nice but the menu was not very extensive and would only suffice for a couple of days stay. The lounge and log fire made for a very romantic after dinner cosy spot. where we could both crash out and enjoy the bottle of wine we bought. The breakfast in the morning was very nice with a small buffet and a menu to choose from. The service was excellent as it was the evening before for our dinner. Some renovation to the rooms and corridoors would do this hotel a big favour but in general id be happy to go there again and stay a night or two.

I booked this hotel for an overnight ( I wish I could have stayed longer) for a family celebration requiring six rooms. I contacted the hotel to ask for a room suitable for an elderly couple who were in our party and they met this perfectly and also ensured that all the other rooms were adjacent. The staff were pleasant and attentive without being overbearing and the ambience was quiet and relaxing. We booked on a half board package and the value was excellent as was the quality of the meals. The rooms were clean and simple, the linen crisp and white and the towels white and soft. I would recommend this hotel for couples looking to get away from it all for a short break.

My boyfriend had booked us into one of the four poster bedrooms for a one-night romantic getaway. It didn't start well when we arrived at the hotel - the man at the desk was quite rude - couldn't find our reservation and seemed to be suggesting that was our fault - once he'd found that he told us the room wouldn't be ready until 3 (check-in from 12...!)

The room was ok - but certainly not worth the amount of money we paid for it. The bathroom was fairly new and very clean. The room itself - yes it had a lovely wooden four poster - but otherwise it was very plain - not cosy, grand or anything really!

However it was cold - so we asked for a heater (3 calls and 1 hour later it arrived, but to be fair they were extremely apologetic!)

Apart from grumpy old man on the reception I must say all the staff were lovely. We ate in the restaurant - which isn't cheap - but the food is really good and so were the staff.

Breakfast - again, could have been better - we were there for 9.30 (finishes at 10) but they'd run out of most things on the buffet and didn't seem like they were replenishing them.

All in all it should have been better.