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4.0 of 5
7 South Park Avenue, Lincoln LN5 8EN, England
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The Tennyson
Ranked #20 of 53 Lincoln B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Hailsham, United Kingdom
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“Nice hotel but shame about the staff”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011
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This hotel is situated right by a very busy main road so make sure your room is not facing the front or you may not get much sleep. As a lone female I was made to feel uncomfortable by the male owner. Apparently my arrival at 3pm (check in is 4pm, not stated on my booking information) was wholly inconvenient and boy did they make that crystal clear. The female owner avoided any eye contact and did not speak to me at all despite me sitting alone at breakfast, no attempt was made to ask how I was or if I needed anything. I was making a difficult trip to see an elderly relative and they managed to make my overnight stay the worst part of the whole thing.
Perhaps they could learn some people skills if they want to offer a service in the leisure industry or if not change profession.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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22 October 2011
All booking confirmations whether by letter, e-mail or internet clearly state check in is after 4 pm unless alternative arrangements are made. This is because like all owner operated B&Bs, rooms are serviced in the morning and grocery shopping, medical appointments, etc take place in the afternoon. This is why, when the reviewer telephoned us whilst we were shopping we were surprised. However, we immediately curtailed our shopping trip and returned to give her access to the premises only to be greeted by a hot and very grumpy guest who had walked from the railway station with luggage. An effort was made to explain that had we been aware of her plans we would have been on the premises to meet her, but to no avail.

The reviewer had been in contact with us on 3 previous occasions with various requests and demands. On each occasion she had been asked what time she expected to be with us and she had been most vague just stating that she was visiting relatives. She had also been advised that a senior citizen, on a hot summer day, with luggage, should take a taxi.

She was not ignored by my wife at breakfast. My wife with a further 12 breakfasts to provide was somewhat engaged.

We have many guests travelling alone and were I to follow her advice and not respect their privacy I would be considered, at best, condescending & patronising and at worst intrusive & offensive.
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Woking, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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“lovely friendly hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

a lovely friendly hotel with great breakfasts.lovely comfy beds but traffic a bit noisy.lucky to get a car parking space but over all a nice hotel to which i will return

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Not bad, but could do better”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011 via mobile

The b and b itself us nice, warm and clean. My room was v nice with a good hot shower. Breakfast was a good affair - hearty English breakfast and nice choice if cereals etc. However the location is a solid walk into the actual city center and it just seems like other b and b s in Lincoln just a bit too pricey.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Reigate, United Kingdom
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Room a let down”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Our hosts were friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was excellent.
So on that I would be giving 4 to 5 stars.

But the room was a let down. The ensuite shower room had very botched up DIY filler attempts which were quite unsightly and it took ages to get any hot water in the shower.
The furniture felt like it came out of a 2nd hand shop and the duvet cover had some hideous design that you would maybe pick up in the bargain corner.
The homemade biscuits with the tea/coffee making equipment was a nice touch though.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The Ideal B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

The hotel was well-sited for easy access to all the tourist locations in Lincoln, and off-street car parking was provided. The room was quiet, spacious and fitted with all the modern facilities. The choice for breakfast was large, and the food was well-cooked. Unusually, we even had that rarity in hotels: hot toast! The owners were friendly, welcoming and helpful, without being intrusive. The costs were reasonable and we will certainly be visiting again. Just what you always hope to find in an hotel.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 South Park Avenue, Lincoln LN5 8EN, England
Price range (per night):* INR4,002 - 5,391

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