Guestling Hall Hotel

The communal lounge and African bar were a lovely surprise, though I didn't get a proper chance to use them, so I may have to come back. My room was lovely, with a shower bigger than I expected and fresh, crisp bedlinen. Staff were attentive, and it was quiet and peaceful at night. There was plenty of parking, plus a safe spot to store my bicycle. What's not to like?

The hosts made us feel very welcome, and breakfast was superb. We loved the enormous hotel lounge, beautifully decorated and furnished, where you could relax with a drink or coffee. My wife and I had a lovely two night stay. Our room was spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated. The only small downside was the en-suite shower and toilet: instead of a proper door, it had a sliding partition with big gaps, which could make privacy an issue. Apart from that, everything was perfect. We'd definitely stay again.

The African bar is beautiful, and we would absolutely come back. The hotel sits in a stunning location, and the rooms are spacious, modern and well thought out, even down to the plug sockets. Check-in and service felt personal, and the hosts were really pleasant. There were a couple of small maintenance issues with the shower and opening window, but the host was understanding and open to fixing them.

I was here on a work trip and, as a solo woman, felt safe at the hotel. The staff were really friendly. My room was clean and had what I needed, though it felt dated, and the property's photos aren't an accurate reflection. I didn't have a car and there was nothing nearby, so I had to eat both dinner and breakfast at the hotel. I appreciated having meals available, but, as others have said, the quality seemed questionable for the price. Breakfast was £10 for cereal, cheap toast and coffee, though I didn't have time to try the cooked options. Dinner was £25 for a microwave curry and sticky toffee pudding, which seemed steep.