The hotel was set in the most picturesque location. You enter the city walls, which stand a full 40foot, and turn a short right across cobbles stones. A brief 100yard walk and you are met with the outside terrace of the hotel, umbrellas, both high and low tables and the first of man a welcoming smile. On entering the reception desk is askew you the side, a lush bar area lays to the left and a fully furnish living/sitting area to the right. Upon check in the manager greeted us personally in flawless English and had our bags taken to the room. She walked us around the courtyard out the back which had several more tables and sun loungers. Onto the spa, with a small but adequate inside swimming pool and a beautiful indoor spa. ( We later both had massages and I can’t not praise the skill of the masseuse more). The room itself was set in old castle stone with a window view out over the castle courtyard, tower and all. Combined with a deep bath at the end of a high raised queen bed gave rise to the full Regal feelings.
The staff had were incredibly friendly and I don’t say that lightly . Fluent English for all of them combined with a heartfelt smile and a genuine desire to help.
The town itself was stunning, as previous mentioned set within medieval walls, cobbled streets with boutique restaurants and bars on every corner.
A firm winner for me .
