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"Very nice one-night stay. Lovely building and grounds. A bit too cold to enjoy the outdoors, but the gardens and general outdoor areas are very nice indeed. Would be fabulous on a nice warm sunny day. Rooms are large and comfortable, although facilities look a bit dated (not necessarily a bad thing if you like things old-school and traditional). Lovely staff, very welcoming. "

"Toilet didn’t work. Asked for help from front desk and did not resolve the issue unfortunately. Room seemed outdated. "

"Hotel was value for money but thought it was a shame they did not service your room unless you were staying for more than 5 days!! "

"Breakfast menu and prepared food was lovely. We had dinner at the hotel one night was just okay. The hamburger was dry and tasted off. The coleslaw inedible. I had the sea bass which is usually my favorite on any menu but was this time just okay. "

"The room was lovely but no cleaner on our second day to empty bins or replenish teas and coffees etc. went out and bought my own. The restaurant staff were brilliant so efficient. The breakfast was good with enough choice for everyone. The only other problem was the room was on top floor which was not easy for my husband at 77 with a heart condition, apart from that we had a good stay "

"Great place to stay with kids. Pools were excellent, kids are having so much fun. Hotel location is very convenient."

"A beautiful location and a very elegant, classy hotel. The breakfast is made to order, and my room had a private garden area. The room was fully equipped with everything I needed"

"Fonab was ok,nothing special lights in bathroom were very poor,bedside lights weren't great i couldn't read my book with them,breakfast was mediocre definitely not as nice nor the quality compare to the last owners not good value for the money you pay."

"Bedroom was excellent, where the hotel falls down was the lounge area which lacked atmosphere and although you could purchase drinks, there was no bar…. and you were unable to see the staff pour. Tables and chairs very tightly packed together and not the most relaxing. Breakfast had a great choice of food but again tables very close together not much room to move between them. Staff were very friendly and pleasant."