St Michael’s

The restaurant and rooms are handled by two separate people, but the operation feels seamless. Both sides show real professionalism and attention to detail, and the cleanliness was excellent. We enjoyed the food so much the first night that we came back for dinner the next evening. The restaurant is run by a friendly couple, with delicious, locally sourced dishes on the main menu and specials board, plus excellent wine choices. It gets busy, so booking ahead is a good idea. Our room was spacious and quiet, with a comfortable bed, working heating and plenty of sockets for charging things. It faced the churchyard, so traffic noise was minimal. Check-in was round the back using a key cupboard, which seems standard at many places now. We stayed in the 1970`s themed room, styled with things I remembered from that decade, including a record player and records, plus a wire magazine rack stocked with period magazines. Breakfast runs from 8.00am to 9.30am, a fairly short window. Hotel staff prepare it, so it isn’t the usual cooked full English, but there was a tasty selection: ham, salami, cheeses, chutney, fresh fruit, yoghurt, marmalade and jams, toast, pastries, cereals and cakes. I’d highly recommend both the rooms and restaurant, and will definitely be back. Great work from everyone.