Name: Oakwell Holidays
Address: Horsforth Avenue, 31-33, Bridlington, YO15 3DG, GB

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Emmily

You get what you pay for i guess. We enjoyed our stay, staff are friendly. Not as clean as i would like but for the price what do you expect. Breakfast was not the best but was fed. Loads of cereals to choose from for the kids. Coffee was beaut. Toast and jams. Lovely doggies :-)

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Christina

Good location

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

joe

Do not stay here. We did not have breakfast (although we paid for it) the downstairs area was dirty, messy and smelled of dog. I assume you go through the man who runs its front room to get to where breakfast is it was dark and a messy front room which we would have felt very uncomfortable doing. The room was bareable and somewhat clean (i use the word clean loosely). The man who runs it was unfriendly and barely spoke. It is totally uncared for and run down no pride in it at all and its in a great location so it is a shame. We checked out at 08:30 and didnt look back. We will never go back.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Tracy

The place is shabby. Entry greeted by dogs and smell. Decided definitely not to eat breakfast there. Would not ever stay there again or recommend to anyone

Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Gordon

Breakfast was huge (ask for a child portion), the bed was ok, there's no parking, on street only , it is a bit of a TIP, There's no cleanliness At all. We would not book here again

Family

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Ausma

Breakfast was good. Fresh food

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Austin

This small hotel could do with an exterior face-lift and replace the shabby reception area. However, the room was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was very generous indeed if a tad greasy. All in all don't expect frills but you get what you pay for

Self

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Kim

We booked this hotel BEFORE reading these reviews… an unwise decision. Reports of (with photos) bedbugs, poor cleanliness, dog smells, dog hairs in the dining room etc We decided not to go.
Please do your research before booking so you don’t end up in the situation we did.
We chose to stay in another hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Stefka

A very centrally placed hotel. Plenty of amenities situated close by. The breakfasts were excellent and the owners very friendly and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Michael

I wish to thank the manger for sorting the mix up on booking. My room was exsolent the place neads a good clean apart from that it was a good stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Jane

The dining room is in need of a deep ckean

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Tracey

Room was basic and tidy . Heating was on though. Friendly staff. Good choice for breakfast

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

eddie

The reception entrance has not seen.a hoover in weeks and also smelt of wet dog when you walked in and it was a warm day not nice smell they had the heating on as well the room was ok but the windows needed a clean the bar was full off rubbish not like the pics showing it on page breakfast was not good either i went out back to answer my phone and had to avoid the dog poo looked like it had not been cleaned up in days and sorry got nothing good to say about the place needs shutting down to do a deep clean

Self

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

ELLEN

When you first get there the garden is disgusting full of rubbish containers of cooking oil and jugs of disgusting water.
Walk through the main door it smells horrible you can see dust all over the carpets and stains the guy answering the door looked like someone who is ferry unkempt his clothes were stained with oil and torn.
Walk up the stairs the carpets is very thick with dust walls need painting cracks and paint missing everywhere.
The room had 2 beds a double and a single the walls and carpets were not very nice no curtains just broken blinds
The bathroom was very small couldn't get in and out of the toilet because of the door the sink needed a good scrub.
There was a kettle that needed descaling badly the drinks made from it were awful there's a fridge and a microwave in the room the walls had paint missing all over the place there were cracks in the walls the windows were very dirty. The breakfast was OK choice of cereals toast and tea/coffee the cooked breakfast very greasy

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Lorraine

Amenities not as offered. Downstairs was untidy with piles of washing in places and wires hanging from the ceiling. The”Bar” was the breakfast room and it was not open. Family dog was allowed to roam which contributed to the lack of cleanliness. Rooms were clean and serviceable but very dated. Overall the property is very tired and in need of attention

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

julie

Clean room very spacious excellent stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Colin

Traditional B&B with an excellent breakfast just like the old days.
Staff greeted on arrival and checked us in promptly with a bottle of fresh milk. Only issue could be parking as it's on a busy street we circled the area a few times before luckily finding a freshly vacated space.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Lora

It was unclean and smelt on entrance. Avoided breakfast due to uncleanliness and massive dog. Front was filthy. Would not recommend.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Kelly

Rooms were spacious and clean also warm, staff very friendly

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

hayley

lovely breakfast and room was nice bed a little uncomfortably but enjoy our stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

John

Amazing breakfast probably best you’ll get. Property is decent but a bit old school. Free parking bang outside too.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

David

Food review

Cooked breakfast done in oil
not to my liking. Everything else ok

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

STEVEN

Food tasty comfy room large tv clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Wayne

great thanks

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Paul

Very nice staff

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2025

Martin

Very poor accommodation

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2025

Michelle

Lazy slob and needs a good scrub

When I first got there I thought wot the heck it was a mess smelt like dog and the owner come out looking like a slob and didn't even know wot he was doing and I asked about the bar but he said we ain't bothering with it this year so that was faults advertise and yes the breakfast was all in with it but I couldn't bring my self too have it as the smell was making me feel sick and the fridge well no point having one as it didn't make anything cold, best thing about it was the shower. But the own needs too start acting like a owner instead of a lazy git

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Herbert

Excellent choices for breakfast,very friendly staff jenny and David go out of their way to help you,nice size room not far to beach and shops 5***** very big full English breakfast 100%all round.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Aug 2025

paul

Room was average cleanliness was the worst ive ever stayed at really put me off eating breakfast there

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2025

David

Best breakfast ever

Had a really nice time in Bridlington despite the weather. Good accommodation, friendly, pleasant staff and excellent breakfast, would stay with Oakwell holiday again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2025

Alysha

property looks well from outside, soon as you walk through the door u get a dog scent the dog is lovely tho! not very helpful to find rooms just got given a key with a number, bed was really comfortable, bathroom and some of the walls wasn’t very presentable to customers couldn’t see through the only window in the bedroom because of the condensation, didn’t want to use the shower the time we was there due to the un cleanliness, had breakfast the one morning and didn’t want too have it again as made my partners stomach poorly and soasages where bright pink! this is not a review to drag the hotel down this is my honest opinion! (we stayed in room 9)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Alexis

Had a nice stay
Worth the price
Lovely breakfast!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Christine

Great little find.

I don’t no why I’ve seen poor reviews as Dave really try’s hard to make your stay great.. the position of the B&B is great and Central, it’s homely not fancy but we paid very little to stay here and had a huge quality breakfast. We would definitely stay again, don’t pay very little and expect 4/5 star.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

David

Cannot fault this place, will stay again,

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2025

Paul

The property wasn't very clean didn't have breakfast all in all would not recommend this hotel, not a 65 pound a night hotel ,friends we know walked out ,not like the photos on the website.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2025

keith

easy walk to promenade and the Harbour.
parking not to easy.
good breakfast
Value for money

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Donna

Very friendly and welcoming service basic rooms but clean all you need would definitely return in future

2/10

Poor

06 Aug 2025

paul

Food was good eggs over easey lotts off cearials great breakfast plenty toast

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2025

Stuart

This not as advertised limited time for breakfast. botom of one bed had no lats to support the matress .about 30 fleas in shower tray .very noisy when inconsiderate peaple come in at 12.30 am and put tv on .pulled the handle on one drawer and handle came of .absolutely no parking. And the place its self seams very tired.would not recommend.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

CHRISTOPHER

Give a miss completely

On arrival place looked a tip, no parking as suggested only where you can fit on main road, pictures of rooms must have been taken 25years ago....avoid, room was awful out dated, dust, spiders, bird crap on windows, place was filthiest i have every been too. I would like to know how we get money back. Its not as though we could look for anywhere else as places were booked up

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

neil

Loved how owner was friendly approachable rooms was clean an tidy breakfast excellent

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2025

Pauline

It was not very clean food was swimming in grease dog poo in dinning area windows not clean bird poo all over them carpet at top of stairs not secure would not recomend that place at all xxxd

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2025

Barry

the property was dirty and grubby the owner clothes were the same

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Gautam

I loved my stay here. They room was perfect. It had everything you might need for your stay. The owners were very kind. Breakfast was solid as well. All in all a perfect stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Paul

Very nice full breakfast. It was comfortable. It was good value for what we paid

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Richard

Great stay Great breakfasts very clean will come back 👍

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Good beds and food!

A good base for the seaside and surrounding area. We were fortunate to find a parking space almost opposite.
Excellent breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

David

Food very good clean rooms friendly owners would recommend

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2025

Debi

On arrival host did not say hello or introduce themselves. Left me without saying anything in a hallway where on a shelf had a file with signing in loose sheets of paper. Had to put name,address,telephone number and email address. In the file where other peoples details where. Nothing was confidential. Snabby decor, smelly, exposed cables hanging from ceiling in corridor in disrepair throughout. I got shown how to open the front door and that was the total conversation over a two night stay. Not shown where dining area was for breakfast or fire escape route. Although I had breakfast included, I could smell it been cooked two floors up in my room and the aroma of all the fried food put me off eating there.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Joseph

Thanks for a great stay

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2025

Rachael

The location was really good, beds were comfy and clean but a bit of a refurb is needed.

It was our first time in Yorkshire, when we arrived we weren't greeted with a hello, we were asked 'what name' and given a key and some milk.

Other reviews mentioned the communal areas being dirty, the carpet was worn as you'd expect but it was fine. We discovered check out times and breakfast times from posters as you go up the stairs.

The beds were clean and comfy, room a good size and the frige and microwave were helpful, bathroom was also a good size and we had plenty of towels.
Some attention detail is missing, 1 of the bedside lamps was absolutely filthy, like a previous guest had touched it whilst eating a greasy kebab or something. The soap dispenser was empty, we didn't feel able to approach the owner so we just went and bought some soap from the corner shop.

Unfortunately for breakfast you have to go through the owners living room. We weren't told this upon check in, we just followed our noses.

The lady running breakfast is very nice and was working hard, im unsure how they make any profit with the highest portions of breakfast they serve. Unfortunately it wasn't great and a lot of food was wasted. It had a bit of a dirty taste to it and we did wonder the state of the kitchen maybe.
Molly the dog was lovely, but it is a bit off putting seeing a dog and a dirty living room when you're eating, it felt like eating in a strangers home- which I guess you are.

Overall 3*, just

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Sianie

excellent stay at oakwell

Excellent place to stay, great location, not far from the main town of Bridlington, loved the breakfast was very nice and tasty. came for the race the waves always come to Bridlington and always enjoy the place, also paid for 3 nights, but paid another night. enjoyable trip will come back again soon. ignore other people's reviews because we stayed an extra night and David was nice and polite and very courteous, and very friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Jenny

Easy to find and check in. Room was pleasant, bed comfortable with lovely shower in the en-suite.
Breakfast was amazing with a huge selection of cereals and huge cooked breakfast with lots of options.
The location is excellent for the south shore and the Spa (event centre), which are both a short walk away.
If we go back to Bridlington we will definitely stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

Janet

The room and beds were clean. The shower was dirty so we didn’t use it. There was a boiler outlet from somewhere just outside the bedroom window and we could smell the fumes. We didn’t want to open the window because of this. It was so warm. The fridge was reasonably clean but the microwave had old food stuck in the top.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2025

Ian

Shower was poor (no flow) the property smells of animals. Which put us off of eating there hence we didn't. Although the place was clean. outside was a mess.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Jane

Lovely stay

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2025

Kay townend

Horrendous i have requested a full refund bed bugs

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2025

DANNY

The room was nice and clean got a bit warm as heating kept coming on The property was going through a bit of an upgrade but was still nice and clean

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 May 2025

Julie

Nothing

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 May 2025

Verified traveler

Strange set-up

This was a very unusual place, tired decor, weird service, difficult check-in, dog around the dining area, difficult access to top floor via single narrow staircase with no lift. Parking hit and miss. Good breakfast though.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 May 2025

Audrey

This property is now very dated and needs a complete overhaul. There is no reception area only a hallway of unmarked doors so you have no idea of where to go. We wasn’t told where the bar or the dining room was located either, your are basically handed your room key and some milk, then left to sort yourself out. I would not recommend staying here unless you like this sort of property.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 May 2025

Susan

The hotel was dirty the man.who ran the hotel was dirty he wore mucky clothes had a dog in the dining room while we were eating breakfast not for me

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Paul

A great welcome from a wonderful family run hotel. We stayed in room 12 the 4 of us in a family room. Shower was good & the room ample, the beds comfy, linen fresh & clean. The breakfast is AMAZING !!! Very close to the seafront. The hosts are lovely people & Molly the dog is soft & friendly. Thanks for a great stay! We will be returning again soon! 👍👍

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2025

Alan

Outside of the property looks rundown and dirty ,just as the rest parking is a no go you may be street or two away never seen to be parked in same place twice , it the same even in other b&b's check first . Our hosts great room clean breakfast anything iv'e never seen so many cereal boxes and a full English well i hope your hunger can match it great ,i would re- book i'm used to area a break can be as good as you make it why moan at this and that enjoy .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2025

Josh

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Donna

This is a nice and cheap place the beds are so comfortable didn’t wanna get out TV easy to use and the WiFi easy to set up need ur own toiletries has only hand soap there I always take mine no matter where I go towels and toilet roll ..the breakfast was wow very good and lots of it u can have smaller one if desired coffee very nice to stay here now twice and will be staying again Thank you

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Apr 2025

Ruth

Couldn't stay at this property the smell was unreal urine stained carpets from the dog the whole property was unlivable, ended up booking a different hotel

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2025

David

Came back home covered in bed bugs bites dog sat at breakfast table watching you eat absolute dump

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2025

Mark

Nice and clean, comfy bed and pillows.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Dec 2024

gary

This property is not as advertised on expida. The owner was filthy on arrival I personally have over 70 bed bugs bites. The owner and whole places stunk. We did not have the included breakfast as felt unclean and smelled.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Timothy

Stayed here for two nights friendly gentlemen running the place clean tidy property would recommend

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

18 Nov 2024

rebecca

We visited this property (a child, 2 elders in their 80's and I) in late October and as in other reviews we were greeted by a dishevelled man. To our horror in the evening we found BEDBUGS crawling over the beds - google confirmed they were bed bugs and we photographed and filmed them. The Manager was defensive and lacked any empathy. He refused to admit the issue or to offer any kind of help or offer any solution. It meant having to uproot elders to try to find alternative accommodation late at night. He said I hadn't paid when I asked for a refund and REFUSED A REFUND - so we are out of pocket by £181. I WOULD ADVISE CAUTION - don't risk staying there

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2024

Michael L

Well worth the price

Well worth the price. We had a lovely two night stay as visiting Bridlington Spa for a UB40 gig. Breakfast was included and trust me, if you want a breakfast to set you up for a day exploring, the breakfast is Huge. Host and staff we met were lovely and friendly. Its clear there are some improvments being made to the place, but overall and for the price we paid it is perfect. Its perfect location is set just round the corner of everything you could possibly need.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Catherine

The host was lovely , and his mother was lovely.
The only thing id say needs doing is it needs agood tidy .
We slept well the beds were very comfy. Id stay again
And Gusy the dog was so sweet

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2024

Kevin

Absolutely shocking. The place looks tired and needs a bloody good clean. The guy literally chucked the key at us as he was on a zoom call. Dark, dirty carpets throughout and the whole experience was horrible. First few days away with my stepdaughter and it was very much a let down sadly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

paul

Nice easy check in,good communication,breakfast was excellent

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2024

Mick

Property was dated but room was big enough with good kettle and shower. Provided breakfast which was good for cereals (loads) and help yourself to toast that was great. Ordered cooked breakfast was not keen on the scrambled eggs and black pudding but was worth what we paid .

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

12 Aug 2024

Nigel

Very untidy, shower not working , terrible smell , the thought of eating the breakfast wasn’t happening, dread to think what state the kitchen is in , no communication with the staff

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Rachel

Holiday

Absolutely lovley just need softer pillow apart from that that was amazing very lovley people and going again soon cant wait

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2024

Ruth

On the whole not too bad for the price. The facilities in the room were good with a nice big TV and a small fridge and microwave. I thought it was a nice touch to give guests a small bottle of fresh milk on arrival. Also plenty of tea bags and coffee. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice. My only quibble was the window blinds didnt close properly as there were 2 pieces missing.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2024

Patricia

The place should NOT be trading.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2024

john

Room was nice with fridge & tv great breakfast but segals keep me awake that was the down fall

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Michelle

I really enjoyed my stay at Oakwell the owner and staff were lovely and the food was fantastic. I'd would definitely stay here again. Many thanks Michelle

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2024

Andrew

Oakwell Holidays is by far the worst guest house I have ever stayed at.It should be removed from your books

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 May 2024

David

Dirty smells do not recommend

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Douglas

The entance hall was a bit scruffy and had a small of wee

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2024

Sally

Friendly family run property

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2024

Darren

Good location but needs cleaning inside and out. Room was not bad comfortable bed nice to have a fridge in the room. Nice shower room. Big breakfast just depends on what is cooked

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

William

Happiness without luxury

I stay here all the time. It is my go to place in Bridlington, because it is like coming home at the end of the evening and I feel like a member of the family. I cannot pretend it is luxury but if you aren't after 5 star it's great. Right by the sea and the theatre, a few restaurants close by and a 5 or 10 minute walk to the town. Breakfast is huge and I famously have never finished one. This place may not be to everybodys tastes, but I love it and them, especially Gus the dog.

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Feb 2024

Emily

For a start off there was nobody to greet us and the hallway smelt like dog wee when someone did come they said I could have any room I wanted but I paid for a twin room and the room was far too hot even if you did try to turn down the heat from room it didn’t work also the room smelt funny to the bathroom sink was gross and you had to go through the person own private living room to go for breakfast which we didn’t feel like doing I wouldn’t recommend this place and the only reason we stayed is there was no where else in Bridlington to stay I am never going to use this place again when we handed the keys when we left the bloke who ran the place looked dirty like he hadn’t put a clean shirt on

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2024

Moira

Very quiet and convenient.

Spacious room & accommodating host.

Business_and_leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Nov 2023

Dean

Vile

The hotel smells vile they have a dog and it smells of urine throughout the hotel wires dangling all over ceiling really needs a good reverb

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2023

Miss

The advert for the hotel said no pets, as soon asyou put your head through the door ypu were met with a dog smell, their own.
The carpets could do with a good clean.
The woodwork in the bedroom and bathroom were covered in paint splashes
The bar / dining room could do with a good clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

Sally

Good guesthouse, amazing breakfast

Good guesthouse, amazing breakfast, helpful staff; very convenient for Spa.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2023

Samantha

In need of a good clean

It smelt as you enter, owner very unclean wires hanging out everywhere we ended up in the attic even though we was the only people in hotel. Shower cubicle unclean, side cabinets stained wardrobe covered in dust. Breakfast bug in the juice cups sticky plates for toast had to go back to room to re shower.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2023

Sonya

The food was amazing g

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2023

CAROL

Do not book

This must be the worst hotel we have ever booked, on entering the premises the smell of dogs was overpowering, the owners were slouched out eating sandwiches, a dogs dish was on the couch filled with what looked like left over breakfast. we were told the room was not ready but could leave our bags. There was no chance of us staying. I told the owner that the property was not for us and we were cancelling, as it was the 18th he started to get annoyed and was amazed at my reaction when i said it was filthy. I will be complaining to HOTELS.COM they should not offer this to anyone who has not previously stayed. In one word disgusting. What looked like the breakfast room was piled high with junk and thick dust was visible everywhere.HOTELS.COM you should send someone out to that establishment and check on what you are offering your customers.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2023

P

Neautral

Hotel looks like it’s been having some work done , needs a good clean . Room ok basic but ok . Breakfast ok plenty of options , sat in a very untidy room stuff all over . Food ok , bad thing was plates ect lots of chips in , not clean cutlery , service ok friendly helpful . Won’t go back

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2023

Margaret

The staff were very helpful and friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Great location, lovely staff