Stephen
An inn of two halves.
Downstairs/front of house: we really liked the set up; the pub is designed in an attractive old, rustic farmhouse style. The food was interesting, well-presented and tasty - and there is a separate vegan choice.
The staff were all friendly and helpful and service was efficient.
All in all, that side of things gets a big thumbs up.
Upstairs: I can only comment on the room in which we stayed which was \"Niddy\".
This is one of two top floor rooms, located in the roof of the building. Access is up two flights of narrow stairs, one with a handrail, one without.
In the room itself, the roof slopes in on both sides, providing a rather triangular tunnel-like profile that restricts the headroom on both sides of the bed.
There is a bath with shower head attachment in the room, but the roof prevents standing up.
The WC is in a separate cupboard the dimensions of which would make a budget airline blush. TMI alert, I'm 6ft 4 and could not stand up because of the sloping roof and lack of space.
The room facilities were fine and in keeping with the rest of the inn. The portable a/c unit provided was an absolute necessity in the roof room when the outside temperature is 30⁰ +
I appreciate that the room was in character with the style of the inn, but there are serious practicality issues which cannot be ignored. The stair access may be a problem for some, likewise the cramped nature of the WC arrangements.
It is a delightful spot, but choose your room carefully.
Downstairs/front of house: we really liked the set up; the pub is designed in an attractive old, rustic farmhouse style. The food was interesting, well-presented and tasty - and there is a separate vegan choice.
The staff were all friendly and helpful and service was efficient.
All in all, that side of things gets a big thumbs up.
Upstairs: I can only comment on the room in which we stayed which was \"Niddy\".
This is one of two top floor rooms, located in the roof of the building. Access is up two flights of narrow stairs, one with a handrail, one without.
In the room itself, the roof slopes in on both sides, providing a rather triangular tunnel-like profile that restricts the headroom on both sides of the bed.
There is a bath with shower head attachment in the room, but the roof prevents standing up.
The WC is in a separate cupboard the dimensions of which would make a budget airline blush. TMI alert, I'm 6ft 4 and could not stand up because of the sloping roof and lack of space.
The room facilities were fine and in keeping with the rest of the inn. The portable a/c unit provided was an absolute necessity in the roof room when the outside temperature is 30⁰ +
I appreciate that the room was in character with the style of the inn, but there are serious practicality issues which cannot be ignored. The stair access may be a problem for some, likewise the cramped nature of the WC arrangements.
It is a delightful spot, but choose your room carefully.
