The property is very dated and would benefit from refurbishment. One of the biggest issues was the lack of air conditioning, which made the room quite uncomfortable, particularly during warmer weather.
Parking was also problematic. The hotel’s parking is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. We were advised by a member of staff that if we provided our vehicle registration number at reception, parking would be free. However, upon checkout, we were informed there was a £36 parking charge. I disputed this, as this was never mentioned when we checked in. In the end, we were unable to secure a parking space at the hotel anyway and had to park on the road for the duration of our stay.
Breakfast was another disappointment. On one morning, staff informed guests that more people had arrived than anticipated, resulting in several basic breakfast items running out, including bread, eggs, beans and other essentials. While I appreciate that unexpected demand can occur, I would have expected the hotel to be better prepared.
Overall, the stay did not meet expectations, particularly given the issues with parking, breakfast availability and the dated condition of the property.