We arrived at the Schooner on the 30th of December. We were greeted and checked in very quickly. We were shown to our room, which was at the very top of the hotel. I asked about parking and was told that at that time only on street parking was available. I explained that my car was on double yellow lines and one of the staff, Matt very kindly offered to move his car, which was parked outside the hotel thus giving me a space. Our room was tastefully decorated with a lovely oak framed King Sized bed with fresh clean linen and fluffy towels. A 40 inch flat screen tv on a chimney breast. The only disappointment was the open fire was no longer functional. (health and safety I assume.) As we had travelled some distance we decided not to venture out, but to try the Indian restaurant. We ordered pipadoms to start which arrived fairly promptly but, unfortunately were soggy. I spoke to the waiter who apologised and whisked them away and returned with a fresh plate of crispy popadoms. Despite this we had one of the best curries we have ever tasted and at a very reasonable price.
On New Years Eve we ventured out and had a walk round the idyllic Village and returned to the Schooner for a few drinks in the bar. The staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. In the evening we had a light meal, which was delicious and settled in for an Evening of entertainment with live music. The singer got of to a slow start to be honest but the bar soon filled up and he gave a great show with good mix of eclectic tracks. Just before midnight the owner, Mike, rounded all the guests up and armed with bottles of champagne we were lead up to the local church to see 2012 in. A Great Night was had by all! The next day I was surprised to find the hotel bar open. After a relaxing morning we decided to top up the alcohol from the previous night. I got talking to Mike about the hotel and the haunted element. He told us about the history of the hotel and about the most haunted rooms, 28, 29 and 30. All in all we had a fantastic stay in a 17th Century coaching inn. If you're looking for a modern chain type boutique hotel the Schooner may not be for you. But if its a hotel steeped in history with friendly staff in a beautiful corner of the Country you will love this place.

We stayed over Hogmanay. Was made very welcome. Accommodation was very comfortable and food excellent. Staff made us very welcome. Food is excellent. Gorgeous home made chips. There is also an Indian restaurant attached to the restaurant and Sam made us very welcome. Will return back soon. They had live entertainment on for Hogmanay and the singer was excellent .

2nd year we have been to the schooner for new year, we took friends and we all had a great night very friendly staff, great food,all round great atmosphere. again loved the way everyone went to the church to see in the new year, staff and other guests came very traditional 1 of the reasons we went again for new year. we met some nice people and will be returning, already planning easter break. didnt make breakfast but made up for it with a great lunch the lamb was to die for...

Stayed new years eve and agree with other review the room was lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful however ! we booked a meal in the Indian restaurant, big mistake !. Arrived at 9pm to find three full tables already waiting over an hour for starters. By 10pm the three tables were still waiting !! and our starter arrived which was a bit uncomfortable as 16 other people had been waiting two hours and still had popadom plates !!!. Our starter was wrong and turned out to be for the next table. Our mains arrived soon after and were so oily we could not eat them, not least surroinded by 16 very cross people. It turns out a chef did not turn in and neither did a waiter thus the service and food were far from reaching up even a reasonable standard. We felt for a family of 6 waiting over two hours for a starter who left at 10.15pm with no where else to get a meal. We also left and ended up eating nuts and crisps at a nearby pub as the live music also left a lot to be desired. All in all our new years eve was a let down and what we had hoped would be a lovely evening and festive break was only lifted by the near by Hope and Anchor pub and the lovely fireworks and chimes of the village clock at midnight.
We did complain and to be fair the manager was lovely and he knew only too well that no diners were happy. Breakfast was also a let down. The room was freezing and heated by a calour gas heater.
The Schooner Hotel needs a face lift and new chef and it is only saved by the very hardworking and very friendly staff who were run off their feet.