As so many others have said, it's a fabulous place with fantastic rooms, a great location and high quality furnishings. . . But. . . I'm afraid, the owner is just not cut out for the job. He's not "unfriendly" but he's equally not easy to deal with. We stayed as a group and everyone felt the same way. It's not cheap by Guest house standards but it is a high quality place and so possibly worth the prices they command. Its very convinient for Stratford - just a short drive away. As others, I'll expect the standard lambasting from the owner in response but I think those replies serve only to reiterate what has been said previously.
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10 November 2011
I watched a programme on Channel 4 recently which featured a selection of trip advisor reviewers who take delight in giving negative reviews.It gave a real insight in what motivates people to write such reviews. It was evident and by their own admission that their main motiovation was that it gave them a sense of importance, including some kind of power trip.
Anyway I think most establishments would welcome constructive feedback but again I find your comments lack any credibility or substance , due to their unsubstantiated nature. What I do not understand is why you and other similar reviewers after reading the alleged negative reviews about me then choose to book a room. WHY WOULD YOU IF YOU THOUGHT THE REVIEWS WERE TRUE. Say no more !!! Then to regurgitate identical comments and then to infer you are going to get a management response as if the owner shouldn't, is pure comedy.
Surely if you have any concerns prior to staying somehwhere it is best not to stay, and to be honest we would welcome that.
Luckily the vast majority of our guests are easy going, friendly and being our busiest year to date take the sort of comments made by yourself with a pinch of salt. Thats because we provide whats on the tin, quality accommodation, an excellent breakfast and service that you would expect from a 4 Star silver establishment that fully complys with the requirements of Tourist Board.
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