Its like stepping back in time to the 80s. Bit like Fawlty Towers.
We booked on the phone for the dip and dine experience after seeing it online.
The South African lady on reception on arrival was very polite.
The 'spa' is a nostalgic throwback to pools i worked at in the 80s, concrete floors, dodgy showers and aged tiles around the jacuzzi and steam room. I found it funny, the wife did not when i promised her a spa day :)
The dip and dine was £20 each and the price included money towards food in the restaurant after, i ordered the steak baguette and the wife ordered the white bait and chips. Again very nostalgic food served. Like the kitchen has been stuck in a time warp for the last 30+yrs. The steak was stewing steak not actual steak, it couldnt be ordered rare etc it all came the same as explained by the waitress who is also the same receptionist who greeted us on arrival, they probably make her do the cleaning too and turn the rooms when needed 😂
Its just took me back to meals served on hotels many many years ago, nothing essentially wrong with it, the white bait was in a thick crumb and had that deep fat fryer taste that reminds of everything else they cook in the same fryer before it.
I actually really ejoyed the nostalgia of this hotel as it reminded me of my childhood visiting grand parents at hotels for the weekend.
The best feature was the receptionist who was ever so friendly and a superior multi tasker.
I would love to return someday when we stay again nearby but i dont think I'll be able to convince the wife to join me.