Very quiet hotel a short walk uphill to the Cathedral. Room 10 (£95 B&B) with canopy bed is very spacious with a good view but a bit chintzy. Breakfast is very good in a conservatory with a good view. Staff very helpful and friendly. Pleasant small bar. Would stay again.

We were happily surprised with the quality of the room and common areas at the Hillcrest. It is a lovely old rectory with a well-kept back garden (next to a large city park) on a quiet back street. The historic district is a short 10-15 minute walk uphill from the hotel. The breakfast was good and filling and well-prepared.

The rooms themselves are larger than average British hotel rooms with lots of storage space. Granted, we had a family room. The small single another in our party had was a bit like a large pullman car, but perfectly acceptable.

I recommend the Hillcrest to anyone at all, except those who have difficulty with stairs: there is no elevator.