Castle House Hotel

It’s a nice hotel, but I was badly bitten by bed bugs, especially on my face, and needed medication for it. I told the hotel and never got a reply about whether they’d dealt with the problem or even an apology. I wouldn’t visit, it’s not worth it.

The location is convenient and the room was good, but the shower wasn’t, and there was no toilet roll. Breakfast was cheap and nasty, despite the website calling it “good”; it was continental, which I hate. The tea bags were the nastiest, cheapest ones I’ve ever had. Don’t expect a decent breakfast.

We’ll definitely go back later this year. The staff were really friendly and helpful during our short stay, and there was a fresh, plentiful continental breakfast in the dining room. The hotel sits by the castle wall, with parking, and is a five-minute walk into town and to the Cathedral. Our room was a good size, clean, and nicely furnished, with useful plug sockets, tea and coffee, and a little seating area by Juliet balcony doors overlooking the castle. The ensuite had a spacious walk-in shower and complimentary toiletries. A real gem.

The garden at the back was lovely, and the hotel is in a quieter part of town, just a short walk from the old town centre. Our room was clean, comfortable, and a good size, and breakfast was really good. My one complaint is that there’s no A/C, though there was a fan in the room and it wasn’t too hot.