"Before we got there, I knew the hotel by repute since nineteen seventy, in fact. First of all, the receptionist was helpful knowledgeable and expecting us. There is nothing nicer than being greeted by name. We did not pay for a large room but the bed did not dominate. There were two comfortable chairs, and the desk doubled as a dressing table with mirror. The wooden wardrobe had that good wood smell. When I checked the top for dust before putting spare pillows up there out of the way I found that even the top of the wardrobe had been dusted! The courtesy tray had high quality products. The double bed was comfortable, and we both slept well. The bathroom had a full-on bath with both shower head and douche. The soap, shampoo, and conditioner were top quality. There was neither one spec of dust nor even a hint of mould around the bath. We were delighted. We used the library to meet friends and enjoy a drink one evening. What are comfortable and lovely setting. Breakfast in the main breakfast room was a high quality buffet, full english, alongside a fair range of uncooked choices. All staff turned out to be attentive, well spoken, and courteous. The public halls and stairs, which we used, we're comfortable very well decorated with a range of interesting pictures and objects. Depending on how you view price, I found a place to be exceptionally good value. Others pay more, but this place steps up to be worthy of your custom and hard earned money."