I booked this hotel for a meeting for 12 of us. I was given a lovely, huge room with a window seat overlooking the high street. The heating was on and the whole building was warm.The bed, bedding and pillows were comfortable and of high standard. The room and bathroom was spotlessly clean. Tastefully furnished. There's even complimentary Sherry, should this be your tipple! Gilchrist and Soames toiletries and caddy items such as a nail file were much appreciated. The shower was 'OK' not as modern or powerful as i would have cared for. The lighting on one side of the mirror was not functioning, but these are quite minor, as the overall experience was so good.
The staff were accommodating and friendly.The bar has an open log fire, the only thing out of place, in my opinion was the large TV showing football. It detracted from the 'Olde Worlde' atmosphere somewhat! The dinner service was good, although i think the kitchen was a little overwhelmed that night, as wait times for starters were a little long. Had we not all been talking to each other so much, we would have questioned this. We went on the wine and dine deal, which was excellent value for money. My starter was a terrine, which would have been better had it been taken out of the fridge a little sooner...a tad rigid:) A good selection of bread with oil, balsamic vinegar and butter hit the spot. My main course of slow roasted lamb was delicious and perfectly cooked. The ice cream and sticky toffee pudding were also good. Our waitress Nori was calm and coped marvelously with a load of old 'luvvies'!
Breakfast is buffet service but they will do eggs to order. My poached ones were perfectly runny. To surmise, an excellent pub with rooms/small hotel to which i would return and recommend.
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