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“Five Star”

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5 of 5 stars
Kirriemuir
11 Aug 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We have just returned from a wonderful 4 night stay in Harrogate.
Ruth and David (owners of April House) couldn't do enough for us. As soon as we arrived we felt at home. The furnishings and accommodation were 1st Class and then some!!What can I say about the breakfasts, the choice and quality was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble and Davids sense of humour made our holiday.Ruth runs a very tigth ship as the house is absolutely spotless. The little touches i.e. 'real china' ,every type of fresh fruit at breakfast, good selection of reading material, lots of tourist information (paper and verbal) readily available, just added to a wonderful stay. One last tip, when booking a break in Harrogate, don't go for the large chain hotels,go for April House where you will receive a far more personal service
Parking was absolutely no problem. What a wonderful system the disc system is! This was our 1st visit to April House and most certainly will not be our last.

Christine and Les Gibson (Kirriemuir Angus)

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TheGibsons's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Member since: 24 June 2006
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“Excellent Value”

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6 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The whole house is spotless. Parking was easy and convenient. Owners were really nice people and very helpful. Convenient location. Nothing but praise - and believe me, I can moan for England given the chance.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Spotlessly Clean
    • Disliked — Not Applicable
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MeldruisticMe's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 06 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“April House is fantastic!”

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5 of 5 stars
Swansea, S. Wales, UK.
5 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We have just spent two nights at April House where our every need was catered for. A lovely hotel with outstanding hospitality from Ruth and David, situated in a quiet leafy street. The rooms and bathrooms are spotless and the breakfasts a treat. April House is well situated for walking into Harrogate where the shops and gardens are second to none. For reasonably priced morning coffee meals and snacks, try the Winter Gardens (Wetherspoons) and soak up the atmosphere of the spectacular interior. We will definitely be returning to April House for our next trip to Yorkshire.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The personal service
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Earlybirds's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Member since: 22 June 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Little Treasure in Harrogate”

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5 of 5 stars
Pontefract
25 Jul 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I have just returned from a trip to Harrogate where I stayed overnight at April House with some friends. The hospitality we received was first class as was breakfast and our rooms. I would definately stay there again and would recommend it to anyone who prefers a personal touch rather than the bland corporate atmosphere of large hotel chains.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
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pammy47's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 25 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Spa
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“Located well for Harrogate and the Great Yorkshire Show”

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3 of 5 stars
Cheshire
12 Jul 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

My wife and I have just returned from a three night stay at April House. We booked it because of it's great ratings on TripAdvisor.
David and Ruth were both pleasant and helpful and are obviously very proud of their business.
We had originally booked for their biggest room but on arrival were shown to a small room at the top of the house, which had a tiny en-suite and we felt this was too cramped considering our stay was for several nights. Ruth explained that her husband hadn't written down our request for a larger room, even though we had agreed a slightly higher price.
We told Ruth this and in fairness we were changed to a larger room with a bright outlook but once again the en-suite was very small, in fact smaller than the first room as it could not even fit a sink into it. The en-suite was so small (approx 3 feet 9 inches square or so) that we found that we had to be very careful getting in and out of the shower. There were no methods of heating in the en-suite (and to be frank there was no room for a radiator) and this meant that towels used for our evening shower remained damp until morning, when they were needed again. The wash hand basin was sighted in the bedroom, which we felt was not great in terms of hygiene, as you had to open the ensuite door before washing your hands.
The towels were changed daily, however and the room had many extras including chocolates and even the offer of fresh milk for the supplied tea and coffee.
The room itself was clean and the breakfasts were excellent, substantial and cooked with good quality produce.
We found Harrogate a very pretty town, which is well worth a visit. We would recommend Betty's Tea Room in the Town Centre as well as the other Betty's at the nearby RHS gardens, where if anything Betty's has an even better view from the veranda that overlooks the extensive gardens.
We would also suggest those of you that enjoy Indian food try the RajPut in Harrogate. My wife doesn't normally like this type of food but both of us enjoyed it so much that we ate there twice during our stay. It really was very good and very reasonably priced. It does get very busy though.
We would also recommend The Pine Marten pub and restaurant. on the Otley road, just outside Harrogate. Very nice and contemporary inside, with a very decent menu. I had the crispy duck salad, which was huge and very good indeed, whist my wife opted for a plain cheese and tomato pizza, which again was very large, on a thin and beautifully crisp base and was one of the best pizzas my wife had ever tasted. Best of all the pizza was just £6 and the Duck salad £8 or £10 for the large variety.
All in all April House is a good B and B that will suit the majority of families just fine. It may be that some of their rooms have much more adequate en-suite facilities but we can only speak for two of the rooms they offered to us. If it had proper ensuite facilities we would consider returning on our next visit to the Great Yorkshire Show.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — En-suite facilities
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ytshome's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 28 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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