Voyager25512263078
April 8, 2024
Booked a classic room for two nights at the last minute. We were upgraded to a Wessex room when we arrived. I think the difference is that the Wessex room has a view of the grounds, we overlooked the outdoor pool. The bed is large and there is no choice of pillows (I found the pillows to be too soft but used the chair cushion which was harder). The room was cleaned, but sheets not changed, just rearranged (I know this because there was a small stain on the sheet throughout, we didn't think it was worth mentioning however). Wonderful glass of welcome wine on arrival. Asked to put a £100 deposit on a card in advance for any item charged to the room. Very friendly and helpful reception staff. The 'pantrys' are a nice touch, able to get coke, orange, coffee, sweets at own convenience. Cute little seating areas and nice and warm inside when the wind howls outside. Also a good selection of board games to play in the bar. Very attentice bar staff. SPA Outdoor pool is heated and lovely to be outside even in April, although the cover was broken for two days so it was then out of use. The steam room was also closed. No information of when they would be repaired, and no offer of any discount by way of apology for inconvenience: If the outdoor pool/spa area are important to you check everything is working before you book. The spa area is lovely (although some loungers appeared reserved with towels and no-one around). We tried the flotation tank for 30 minutes. My travel buddy loved it, I found it quite boring, but an interesting experience (do not rub your face when you are in there, the salt will sting your eyes). We hired the electric bikes, great fun, (£50 each for 2 1/2 hours). You need to have a motorbike/moped licence for these and I can see why, they have a top speed of 30mph and are both wheel drive (motor on front and back wheel) so great fun but powerful if you are not used to similar. Mirrors were broken on both bikes but this did not affect their use. FOOD We ate at the brassery. Tasty soup and popcorn cauliflower for starter. Travel buddy had venison pasta and it was a good sized portion. I had cauliflower steak and chips for my main, cost £18.00. It was literally a great big slab of grilled cauliflower. Probably the weirdest, and most expensive, piece of cauliflower I have ever eaten. SUMMARY Overall not a cheap place to stay, but worth it for a treat. We look forward to returning again one day.