Had the pleasure of attending a recent function at this hotel. Had never been before, and so was looking forward to the experience. The hotel is based around an old country house, modernised and improved. Lovely reception area leading through to the bar, lounge & facilities. Nicely furnished and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Had a coffee in the bar while waiting on other guests. Good service, good coffee too. Perhaps the staffing levels could have been upped, customers were waiting for drink service as the barman appeared to be double-jobbing. He certainly had to leave his post to get odd drinks and our coffees. The bar is a lovely timber design, warm and inviting. The timber theme is carried on in the function room, a lovely bright room with ample windows looking onto the garden. The stage is oversized though, and rigid, it surely limits the numbers that could be catered for. The food was delicious, the menu was exceptional in its selection offered. Very impressive indeed for a small operation. The food itself was very good, again for a function service. The organisation could have been a bit better, but that's a small niggle. I hope I have occasion to return. Can't speak for the bedrooms as I didn't see them. Am impressed though.