Would recomend this hotel. Although the room we stayed in looks a bit tired it was part of the atmosphere of the hotel. We stayed on an offer which made it very good value for dinner, bed and breakfast.
Being fussy eaters I was concerned that we would struggle to chose off a small hotel dinner menu, but was surprised to something on it for everyone, red meat, chicken, fish and vegaratiran options. I changed one of the meals around and nothing was to much problem. The food was excellent and would match any top London restaurant.
The service in the hotel was very friendly and very obliging, nothing being to much trouble.
I had read someone else's review that the sign post is hard to find in the dark but as we had seen that took more care and attention as could see how that could of been missed by us too, however the direction on their website was very good too.
Highly recommend (oh and we took our dog, great walks round there. Always a concern staying where other dogs stay in case it smells, but not at all)
Very good and if you are thinking about booking - go for it!!!

The room was quite sumptuous with lovely furnishings and cushions etc. and was very comfortable and spacious. The shower however was tiny.
The general rooms had lots of sofas and chairs but these looked a bit tired and grubby and the whole hotel looked like it suffered from a lack of general maintenance and upkeep. My main complaint is that the cost of a meal in the restaurant was £100 and was bland an unimaginative and I am sure my husbands steak but on the turn, and very fatty. It's not a bad place and is in lovely location, but I wouldn't return

arrived in the dark and was not able to find the hotel as the sign has no light on it, checked in to be took their was no chef and that a message had been left with my company I had not received the message I was then told that my company needs to sort its communication out! Jill did cook a pizza for me as there was no chef. I was asked what time I would like breakfast and when I said 7.30am was told the chef isn't in till 8am but could get some one in if I needed it for 7.30 I just waited in my room till 8am the next day and then went down for breakfast. I was taken up to the first room, the bathroom was very small and the room had only a shaving mirror in the bedroom area I asked if there was a different room as I would not be able to dry my hair in that mirror or apply makeup, I was moved to the suite FOC very nice room with four poster bed and large bathroom. The room was clean and warm. I found the shower over the bath cold, the hot water never got hot and yes the room has a dressing table with a mirror but the hairdryer does not reach the mirror. The first morning the breakfast was well presented with nice local produce the second morning there was no milk, when I mentioned this at check out I was asked if would I like some. I found the hotel very mixed for service levels I was the only guest the two nights I stayed. If you like boutique hotels this hotel is for you.

A long overdue visit, and arriving late after a busy day of work, the Mead lulled us into a relaxed state very quickly.
Room 7 was a brilliant room, and we had perfect dining. Jill and Don were on hand to offer advice with the wine, which was well worth taking. The bed was extremely comfortable and well made, and breakfast was packed with top quality ingredients.

For a perfect escape from a busy week, i can highly recommend the Mead.