Guest User
January 31, 2023
I really wanted to like this place, I really did, but unfortunately there were too many negative things that made our stay less than optimum. I can forgive a large sign at the entrance that is tatty and even many old cobwebs at the checkin desk, however when we walked into the entry of the accommodation block were were confronted with two big piles of bags of dirty linen. Initially thought that it was a bit unfortunate that we had arrived before housekeeping had finished for the day, however these two piles remained there throughout our stay. The other major turnoff was that the building and our room was COLD. Sure, it was the middle of winter, but the front door was left open throughout the day and there was no heating at all despite an open fireplace that would have added much to the ambience but was never lit during our time there. We also just could not get warm in our room, with strong drafts making the RCAC and the electric heater ineffective. The bathroom was icy. That said, The Manor was quirky and “olde world”. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed during our visit, we had been looking forward to lunch and dinner at the place. Not much midweek choice for dinner at Tambourine Mountain during our stay. The Manor is in an excellent location at one end of the shopping ***** and across the road from the brewery. What we paid represented good value, and without the above faults I would have given 4 stars.