Guest User
May 29, 2025
I have been a loyal guest of Dormy House for years, ever since treating my mother to a stay following the loss of my father. It has held a special place in my heart thanks to its warm hospitality, attention to detail, and tranquil charm. Sadly, that long-standing impression has been completely shattered by my recent experience. A year ago, I booked a special offer advertised on the Dormy House website for a group of four. The package included dinner at MO (valued at £120pp), an overnight stay, and breakfast. Months later, I was contacted and told there had been a pricing error. I was asked to pay the full price or cancel. After some back-and-forth, Dormy acknowledged the error was theirs and confirmed they would honour the booking in full. This week, I contacted the hotel to ensure all reservations were in order. To my astonishment, I was told that MO was now fully booked and we would be moved to the Backgarden restaurant instead, with a reduced dinner allowance of £40pp. This is not remotely equivalent to the original Chef’s Table experience we had booked and paid for. When I expressed that this significant downgrade was unacceptable, I was offered the option for two of us to dine at MO and two in the Backgarden – a completely unrealistic and frankly absurd suggestion for a group travelling to celebrate a special occasion. Alternatively, we were invited to cancel. At no point was any meaningful effort made to bridge the substantial difference in value or to take responsibility for the disruption. An apology was only offered after I highlighted its absence. For a hotel I once considered the gold standard in customer service, this was truly disappointing. The entire experience felt dismissive and lacking in any of the care or professionalism I had previously come to associate with Dormy. Regretfully, I will not be returning, and I can no longer recommend Dormy House to others.