Our first impressions were positive—an impressive old hall nestled in the peaceful English countryside near Eastwood. The setting is charming and tranquil.
We chose the prepaid buffet breakfast option for our four-night stay, which we later regretted. I follow a gluten-free diet, so a traditional cooked English breakfast is usually a safe and satisfying choice. Unfortunately, regardless of what time we arrived, the food was consistently overcooked and greasy. The fried eggs were particularly unpleasant—hard, wrinkled, and swimming in oil.
We raised the issue with management, but there was no improvement the following day. As a result, we didn’t bother reporting other concerns, as it seemed pointless to spend more time waiting in reception to speak with someone.
That said, the property isn’t without its merits. The gym is well-equipped, and the pool is suitable for lane swimming. However, the entire place feels vast and stuck in a bygone era. In hindsight, four nights felt far too long.