We visit Harrogate every January, and have previously booked well-named and larger hotels based on brand name or appearance. We'd also been disappointed.
NOT THIS TIME THOUGH!!! We'd decided as a small business owner ourselves, to support the local businesses and opt for a guest house. Research of ratings brought us to Acorn Lodge, and we were not disappointed at all.
Fabulous rooms (we nosied at a couple!) including our own which had a luxurious bathroom and a very comfy bed.
Phil was an excellent host and chef (fantastic breakfasts for the meat-eating husband and the veggie me!), nothing was too much trouble, there was a real homely feeling (which even included Olive the cat, and Phil's lovely daughter who kept me chatting and sharing her secrets on the Sunday morning!!)
Acorn Lodge is in a perfect place for the conference centre, as well as local bars and restaurants (we recommend Le D2 and Horroscope).
Despite the trip being mainly for business, we had a lovely time, and will definitely be booking with Phil next year. Thank you!!
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