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Review score

Based on 216 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    6.8

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    6.0
    Had a lovely stay but wouldn't stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Didn't feel very safe with the locks and the room was overall cramped i'm 5,6 and had to hunch over most the time. Was not the same as the image shown, same layout and vibe just in the attic and a lot smaller and warmer. Also due to room being so warm the UHT milk sachet had gone off and the thing that made me feel most on edge was being able to hear every word and sneeze and cough from the room next to us, walls were thin. We were in room 3.

    Was a pleasant stay I liked the overall guesthouse and the room was pretty with good facilities and was clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No control on temperature, we were too hot.

    Cute decor! Clean bathroom and comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t think it should be advertised as “hotel” it’s a guest house which needs making more clear. We also had an issue in the fact the beds are quite small

    The location is fantastic, access to the property is simple and it’s nicely decorated

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, great value but walls were thin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls very thin so could hear everything next door

    Great location. Modern rooms with a lovely en suite

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was much smaller than expected, and the walls were very thin, so I could hear everything from the other rooms.

    The location is great, only a few minutes from the station. The room was very clean and had all the necessary facilities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missing a hand towel.

    Super clean and smart. Really good location close to station, restaurants, buses and shops.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    7.0
    Cute little stay by the village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just to note this isn't a hotel its a hostel We got given our codes by txt the day of our booking to get into the hostel. (Main door seen in pics & room door on floor 1) No staff there ( you will not see anyone ) But was nice and clean 😁 Very happy and liked the fact we could take our dog, Theres a note board in the room on how you pay for dogs. We did that day of leaving in cash. The Room was lovely , we stayed in room 2 for 2 nights, had our own toilet/shower came with 2 large towels and 1 hand towel Had kettle , tea/coffee and cups/glasses Hairdryer in draw And right by the little village around shops and lovely walks. Parking can be tricky, so we put our in the train station and paid, which in a 2 mins walk away. The only thing I would say is there is no fan in the room and the room was warm, luckily we brought our own, but wanted to note that 😁 We had a great stay and would stay again Thanks

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely stay. Room had everything we needed for our trip. Property was in a good location to explore. Parking wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The stairs might not be ideal for older people but fine for us.

    Room was clean, comfortable & had everything you need for a few days away. Location was close to everything you need & parking wasn’t an issue.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other guests were stomping around, TV didn’t work and the room was a little bit small

    Nice location, clean, comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn’t very comfortable the mattress was rather hard and difficult to get a good nights sleep.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    7.0
    Cosy room in ideal location...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely night stay, location was perfect, just a few minuets walk to local shops, restaurants and bars! Room was clean and the bed was comfortable :) Facilities were good however the bathroom was on the smaller side, especially if you're tall! Radiator in the bedroom couldn't be switched off, it meant that the room was very warm all night.... to the point both windows had to be opened 😅 A fan would have been useful, especially if the radiator couldn't be turned off.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the decor and the bathroom was nice but there was no bath mat for the shower. Location was good and easy check in.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    7.0
    Cosy room very close to the station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is advertized as a hotel, but it is not so, there is no service or restaurant or concierge, it should more appropriately be called a serviced room. While I didn't need to contact the property management, I met a couple who had issues with access and faced difficulties getting in touch with the person responsible. The room is also a little on the smaller side, wasn't an issue for me as I was staying solo, but could be cramped for a couple. And more towels would've been good (no hand towel was provided).

    Very convenient location just 200m from the station. The room had the old-world charm, but was comfortable, with modernized furnishings, and the bathroom was good. The access codes were shared in advance so I personally didn't face any issue, and didn't have to deal with any staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    8.0
    pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no toilet paper to be found anywhere in the bathroom/room or drawers

    comfortable. excellent entry instructions

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    6.0
    Lovely room, nice shower. The only downfall was I struggled to sleep due to noise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Located on a busy road which was louder than we thought it would be, made it difficult to sleep. I could hear the people in the room next to us very loudly. A hairdryer would have been useful.

    Close to the train station which made it easy to travel around the lakes.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff walls paper thin way overpriced for what you get

    Last minute availability and was comfy enough also had Netflix in the room which was good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff at the hotel, rooms aren't sound proofed.

    Comfy beds, great location, lovely decor.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Last minute booking pleasantly surprised
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely room very modern - not very big but great for a 2 night stay and parking was available just across the road

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    5.0
    Adequate accommodation in good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Linen was poor quality and pillows were awful. No hairdryer. Milk sachets out of date. Previous guests socks left on radiators. Smoke alarm had no battery. Other guests stood outside smoking so noisy in room. Catch in window broken. Should have made clear not a real hotel and that no staff would be on site.

    Bathroom had excellent shower. Code locks easy to use. Radiators very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noises coming from the guests above us. It floors were noisy.

    Central location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    6.0
    Ok, but won’t come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It should be called a guest house, not a hotel. It was a bit difficult to find as there were no sign on it. £125 per night with a shared bathroom and the toilet. Check out time is at 10:00 on a Sunday is ridiculous! Very thin walls, you can hear everything. The outside traffic is noisy as windows are not double glazed.

    Stylish room, clean, good location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    5.0
    Not worth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main disappointment is that there was no cleaner to change our towels for 3 days also you can hear noises from other rooms very clearly so no privacy and no hair dryer or anything at this hotel.

    The only good thing about this place is that it's close to the train station and a little clean that's all.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    5.0
    Regret will not return .
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was clean when I moved in but the people I shared tbe bathroom with had no respect. The floor was wet, to the door and toilet after they had used the shower. Not your fault but maybe put up a sign asking people to use the bath floor mat provided . Difficult to locate. The mugs have chips all around the rim , not hygenic

    The room was spotless and beautifully decorated. The door codes were easy to follow and worked well.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilet and shower are small and cramped

    Great location and love the hassle free arrival. Room is comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

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