We recently stayed at the Haydon House hotel for a friends wedding that was held there. Although the overall experience was good, it wasnt astounding.
We phoned up in the morning to see what time we could check in. They told us 2pm, which was when the wedding started. So we waited. When we arrived, our friends had already checked in before the wedding. So we were told 2 different things.
The hotel is very old fashioned but quaint at the same time. The rooms are a normal size, but not wonderfully decorated. However the provision in the room were of good quality.
The wedding itself was lovely and the food was okay, but quite basic. (not sure what award they're supposed to have won!)
The bar was very small for such a large wedding and hence they ran out of a number of types of drinks throughout the evening, including drinks that only one or two people were having. You'd have thought they'd keep spare bottles in stock.
Breakfast the next day was very nice, and there was plenty of choice.
For the price, this is a bit of a bargain hotel and is close to Stoke, Newcastle and Hanley. Although you will need a car to get here, or a taxi.