The Lawns Tea Room and B&B

Got to the property after a full day of shopping. Telephoned the number on the door and spoke with Simon. He was out at that time but explained the location of the keys and told us our room number and location. Asked us about breakfast the next morning and asked for a time that suited us. We were in number 15. Once inside our room both me and my friend were really pleased. The bathroom was a good size. With a good size shower, loo, sink and clean towels. The water pressure was great and at a good temperature. There was a little kitchenette area where there was plenty of cupboards, fridge , microwave and kettle. The bedroom was really good. I ordered a twin room and that is what we got. A double bed and single bed, a sofa, 2 wardrobes, table and chairs and a telly. It was very warm and comfortable. Just what we needed after our day out. We went out for something to eat later came back and settled down for the night. The next morning we went down for breakfast and was greeted by Simon. Who makes a mean coffee. There was orange juice, tea or coffee, a few cereals, toast and a good cooked breakfast. Lovely. Simon explained the checking out procedure and left us to our food. We finished our breakfast got our luggage and went on our merry way for another day of shopping. The first words out of my friend’s mouth was ‘I would stay here again’ and I totally agree. I must admit, when I read the negative comment(s) about the booking I did think again. Yes, it is an old care home and yes there is a stair lift but being less abled than most it was brilliant for me. I didn’t use the stair lift I might add the stairs were comfortable to walk up. Try it for yourself and make up your own mind.

Don't visit. Turned up. No one there on arrival. Had to phone Simon the owner. He stated straight away..don't use the ensuite bathroom. We had a look and the first thing we notice was the smell of cabbage and sewers coming from the ensuite. Rang to let Simon know and asked if we could move to another room but he said there wasnt one. He didn't seem shocked or surprised about our complaint and said he would sort it! We had to go out and on returning later, the only thing it seems he had done ,was spray air freshener which didn't hide the smell and still not able to use the bathroom. Simon had said when we first arrived to use the toilet across the landing. He wasn't around to be able to talk to so we messaged him to let him know we wouldn't be staying, so we left. I've emailed him and text him, but no response. The £91 for a very smelly room with an ensuite that wasn't available to us, with a sign on the door that said ' dont use' and also looked really shabby like an old people's care home, was absolutely ridiculous. Good luck to whoever stays here. If you want the feeling of visiting an elderly relative at a home which smells, which even has a stairlift leftover and don't want any sight of the owner, you've struck gold.

We had booked to stay overnight in February 2024 and sadly I was admitted to hospital in an emergency and my partner phoned the owner to explain the situation and said please could we reschedule to a future date. My partner has contacted him twice and he said that he would check the diary and get back…. Waited and no response. Called again this morning and as soon as he knew who it was he hung up. Yet rooms are available as I’ve checked online. Absolutely awful service.

Went down for Bridgewater Carnival. This lovely b/b was just perfect from the lovely Simon, the decor,the excellent breakfast and the cosiest of rooms. Even a stair lift although not that many stairs. Bedrooms we had both had wet floor showers and bed was one of the comfiest I’ve slept in. Simon and his daughter made us very welcome and nothing was too much bother. Ashcott is so central too. It was that good we’ve booked again for next year