We originally booked a one night deal for an executive double room, 3 course meal in the restaurant, use of the spa, and complimentary 1pm checkout. We subsequently decided we wished to stay a further night and the receptionist was very helpful in finding the best price offer that suited us the most.
On arrival we were greeted in a friendly manner and all the arrangements that we had previously made were confirmed. We checked in to our room which we found very spacious and well appointed, the only downside was that the lighting was a little dim. We then got changed and made our way to the spa. On arrival it was quite busy and there was no seating available around the pool so decided to start with a sauna and then a swim. The pool is a very nice inside and outside pool, although the water was actually warmer outside than in. There are various spa jets dotted around the pool as well as two spa jet beds. After our swim the seating area had emptied out a little and we were able to relax on a lounger. We also went to the spa the following morning and found it much less busy.
We had a very nice welcome drink in the bar before our meal and were shown through to the dining room punctually at the time we had booked. The three course meal was of the highest quality and was accompanied by excellent service. In the dining room the tables were nicely spaced so we didn't feel we were sitting cheek by jowl with the other diners. The following evening the restaurant was full so we sat in the winter garden and ate from the bar menu which, as well as having bar type food, also had restaurant style food. Again the food was of a good standard, albeit not quite as special as the restaurant.
On the Saturday morning we had a very nice breakfast with a good choice of cereals and viennoiserie as well as a cooked option that we ordered from the menu. On the Sunday however, the hot food was from the buffet and suffered in comparison to the previous day. This was exacerbated by the plates being cold as food from a buffet starts less hot than food cooked to order and then cools very quickly on cold plates. Had we not experienced breakfast the previous day we would have been happy with it apart from the cold plates.
We will definitely return here as we enjoyed the weekend immensely but will probably stick with staying on a Friday night rather than a Saturday because of the breakfast.