Stayed at Bodysgallen Hall over Easter 2008, Excellent service with hghly attentive staff. Very nice room, with excellent amenities. The place has wonderful charm and character with two large lounges and a library with crackling log fires and comfy sofas in each, plus other small nooks and crannies where you can sit with a good book and a pleasant drink.
Beautiful grounds in a lovely setting with a commanding views of the countryside
MAJOR plus points for us:
1: NOT suitable for children. This is a quiet, beautiful country hideaway suitable for SOPHISTICATED ADULTS who are wishing to get away from it all. Children under 6 are not welcome, and those between 6 and 16 can only use the spa facilities at specific times. These restrictions (plus the price) means that this is a major disincentive to people with young families as there's nothing for the kids. HOORAY!!!
2: NO background muzak anywhere HOORAY!!!!!
3: ZERO tolerance to mobile phone and laptop users. Although Wi-fi enabled, the use of either mobile phones or laptops is NOT allowed in ANY communal public areas., and there are discreet noices to this effect in the lounges, bars and restaurant. This policy is STRICTLY enforced HOORAY!!!!
One can, therefore be sure to have a relaxing and peaceful stay WITHOUT being forced to listen to one side of some self-important prat's inane phone conversations, or to the clickety-clack of his keyboard or the constant beeping of his texting while his unsupervised and ill-behaved kids run amok. BLISS!!!
Would go there again in a flash
Only MINUS point?
We went there in my saloon car. I WAS going to go there in a very low slung sports car we use for weekends away but I'm glad we didn't because there are several traffic calming ditches on the long entrance drive, and I'm pretty certain that I would have seriously damaged it. So if you are thinking of posing in your Ferrari, Lambo or similar car with little ground clearance , my advice would be don't, if you value the bodywork or exhaust that is.
That quibble notwithstanding, I could not fault this place
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
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