Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is limited. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking. The fee for uncovered self-parking is GBP 10 per day.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 14.95 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Woking, within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Chessington World of Adventures. It is approximately 11.2 miles from Hampton Court Palace and 11.1 miles from Thorpe Park. Nearby attractions include RHS Garden Wisley (1.4 km) and Henry VIII's Royal Palace (3.5 km).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Talbot Inn - Comfortable Stay in Ripley

Average nightly price at The Talbot Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$90
February	$96
March	$95
April	$91
May	$96
June	$112
July	$113
August	$95
September	$100
October	$109
November	$111
December	$99

What guests think

At The Talbot Inn, travellers consistently praise the friendly staff, historic character, and handy location near RHS Wisley, while noting recurring drawbacks such as dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, and added parking fees.

Many find rooms comfortable, but others report noise from the road or bar and quirks like low ceilings or very hot rooms. Service is frequently warm and helpful, though occasional lapses include slow or unmanned reception and uneven training. Food is generally well liked, though some guests found breakfast mediocre or poorly replenished. Expect a characterful stay with conveniences and charm, tempered by variable upkeep and extra parking costs.

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Facilities

On-site parking attracts a nightly charge noted by many reviewers, and EV charging is reported as expensive. A pleasant beer garden is also mentioned.

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Stephen

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Since our last stay they have now introduced car parking charges £10 per night, shocking will not be staying here again

6

Nigel

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beware the £10 parking charge ! It is not made clear you have pay when staying !!

4

Collette

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A huge bug bear of mine is hotels that advertise parking and then upon arrival, you discover either there are about 4 parking spaces or you have to pay separately for parking, That was the case here £10.20 parking fee... I also emailed in advance to enquire about parking and had no response. the hotel itself is very tired, cobwebs in my room grubby walls and carpet. The water system liked to make a strange coughing and draining sound every 15 minutes or so. There was also a wedding during my stay no ideal when I had a 6am start and you can hear both quests outside and in the corridors.

8

Colin

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is now £10 per night and EV Level 2 charging is expensive at £12.50 per hour. Other than that, the property is very nice and quant.

8

DIANE

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dog friendly is great! Staff v.helpful & friendly. Shame no a/c in our room but pleased there was a fan! Shame we had to pay £20 for parking unlike the last time we stayed, no payment at all.

8

Mark

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel Great room Paying for parking is a bit cheeky- include this in the room charge

6

Margaret

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service on arrival at reception. Room and hotel generally in need of refurbishment- it looks a little shabby: e.g.net curtains badly in need of a wash, badly frayed; shower attachment and knobs varnish peeling off and sealant/grouting in need of repair. Kettle half full of water and grubby. A general deep clean wouldn’t go amiss. A parking charge on top of a three figure overnight charge not expected.

8

Dave

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice beer garden, food and drink reasonable priced.

6

Alison

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, room average. Extremely noisy extractor fan in bathroom. Pillows not so good. Had to clear tables ourselves at breakfast to make room for next course. Staff didn't seem interested. Thought £10 to park car in the car park a bit steep!

10

Mark

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place with great facilities. Expensive on the car charging and a very few things that need investment, shower head loose tiles etc. but overall really nice

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests report stained carpets, grubby bathrooms, and dust, while others found rooms acceptably clean. Many suggest the property would benefit from a deeper clean or refresh.

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Heather

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathroom lights burnt out, vent in bathroom caked in dirt, shower head dirty and leaking. Generally overall appearance of room was not clean or inviting.

6

kay

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location in a nice village. Have stayed here many times. However the new parking fees and the cleanliness of this hotel has really let it down.

6

Anthony

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t terrible, but certainly not great. Room grubby! I had no remote for TV so hunted for it including under bed, wish I hadn’t! Deep clean needed. Shower spraying out of sides and shower door didn’t fit correctly, no toiletries not even any gel in shower. Breakfast totally average, didn’t look appetising at all, so just had toast!

6

Martin

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Rooms were dated and needed some additional cleaning. Apart from the room the food was good and Staff were friendly. Lovely old building. We were there for a wedding and must say the reception room with dressed exceptional.

6

Margaret

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service on arrival at reception. Room and hotel generally in need of refurbishment- it looks a little shabby: e.g.net curtains badly in need of a wash, badly frayed; shower attachment and knobs varnish peeling off and sealant/grouting in need of repair. Kettle half full of water and grubby. A general deep clean wouldn’t go amiss. A parking charge on top of a three figure overnight charge not expected.

4

Anthony

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On first impression going to room, dirty carpets, walls, badly chipped paint work, outdated, in need of refurbishment. Room similar, bathroom floor dirty & marked, shoe scuffs I think but obviously not cleaned by staff. Gave up waiting at bar for pre dinner drinks and asked for table early. Ordered drinks which took 12 mins to arrive but the food was ok. Would never stay again.

4

Simon

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was very tired, bathroom door was dirty, room blind dirty carpet threadbare Totally unpleasant experience.

6

Phyllis A

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was not clean, the carpets were stained and dirty, the chair was dirty, the shower was dirty. They changed the room which was better, however I was too tall to have a shower as the ceiling was so low so I had to bath. Good breakfast

6

Joe

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very good food but room for improvement in the hotel. I was in room 9 at the top of the stairs, walking up the stairs, they were filthy, first impression wasn't great based on this! got to my room to find a nice room, low ceilings which I did hit my head on in the night. no shower, only a bath. I had an unsettled night due to a very poor quality mattress. I immediately fell through to the devan and could feel the springs inside. I expected better quality than this. also black out blinds work great, however the 3 lights outside the door could be put on a sensor, they don't need to be on all night leaving a glow around the door! Food both dinner and breakfast was faultless and all staff were extremely friendly, just some improvements that would go a long way to making this a perfect stay.

8

Margaret

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not much provided in the rooms, soap and shower gels are being used by all those using that particular room, not very hygienic. First time in a hotel not being provided with individual wrapped items for use in bathroom. Would take our own if ever stayed there again? Not over generous with the tea and coffee only two teabags, they went soon after arrival which meant buying from a local shop to make a cup of tea in the morning. One bottle of water provided for two people again had to buy more. Not sure if room had been hoovered bits over the floor and dust all along the edges of the carpet and side of wardrobe. Furniture a bit dated. Good breakfast menu to choose from continental or cooked couldn't really fault that more than adequate for what we wanted. The meals though for lunch or evening we thought were quite expensive.

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Rooms

Rooms range from comfortable to dated, with some noting quirky low ceilings or beams in the older building. Noise from the road or bar, very warm rooms, and occasional Wi-Fi or bathroom maintenance issues were reported.

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Roger

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

,we stayed in the Horatio Room the bathroom is DANGEROUS steps up to the toilet, basin and bath, signs warn of steps but no mention of beams the one next to bath is less than 166cm It slopes away towards the end of the bath,I turned hit my forehead and fell on to the side of the bath.Apparently nobody had complained before! Just dont be average height or drunk!

6

anne

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Woken up at 6:30 with a lorry reversing with the tannoy system ‘lorry reversing please take care’ Room far too hot and couldn’t cool down otherwise good

8

Teri

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was quite comfortable. But the internet wi-fi was terrible and the restaurant food was a major disappointment.

6

Doug

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Talbot enjoys a great location. The hotel is getting to be tired, with bedrooms in particular (and bathrooms) needing a refresh, or lick of paint. It is hard to find staff to check you in. The food is of average quality. The staff are variable, on checkout the member of staff was on the phone to a friend, and it was obvious that I was interrupting a conversation. Other staff including the servers and housekeeping a friendly and welcoming.

8

Catherine

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Business for a week very nice and food great but no internet which was a problem

10

Patricia

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room and a very comfortable bed.

6

Doug

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This could be such a wonderful hotel, it has a great location, character. There is nothing to worry about, it is an OK hotel. The rooms are OK, but getting tired and in need of a refurbishment. The reception staff are great, although you do sometimes have to hunt them down. The food in the restaurant is OK.

6

Jamie

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed in all as we’d upgraded to a deluxe 4 posted bed for a one night stay. The room was extremely noisy on the road and above the bar area. Poor nights sleep as we could hear noise from surrounding rooms and very creaky floor above. The room was very dusty and bathroom wasn’t very clean. We stayed in Room 02. The food was very good in the restaurant though and breakfast was ok. Being charged £10 to park is a bit much too. Shame as lovely looking pub.

4

Helen

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room top floor so very low ceilings No shower just bath and shower attachment on the wall and chest height Booked classic room which advertised shower but when complained was told advertised as bath with shower attachment which is rubbish, would not stay here again

6

Christopher

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in a lovely town. Old main building where we stayed this time. Usual noise from bar below and road outside. They do have other rooms, so request a quiet room if you're a light sleeper. Bathroom in room 1 smallest of damp. They could turn the heating down a few degrees and save hundreds of pounds! Rooms were incredibly hot at check in. We turned the radiators off! Breakfast was very average. Asked to sit where it was more convenient to the waiting staff, not ideal. Buffet not replenished as much as it could have been. These days we are paying a lot of money for accommodation, standards need to increase to meet expectations.

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Service

Service is frequently friendly and helpful, with many positive interactions. However, lapses such as unmanned reception, slow responses, or untrained staff are also mentioned.

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8

Mette

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A much better choice than any chain hotel. Friendly staff and convenient for the airports.

8

Doug

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay regularly at this hotel. As usual on arrival reception was not manned, and there was therefore a considerable delay checking in. I times my arrival for 8p.m. but there was a hold up on the M25 so I missed the incredibly early 8.30p.m. cut off for the restaurant. The rooms are looking a little grubby with dirty paintwark, that just needs a good clean, other than that this is a well appointed hotel, in a great location.

10

M

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazingly helpful and cheerful staff. Really made us feel welcome and the pet friendly room was very appreciated.

6

Doug

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good hotel. it is in a fantastic location for Wisley Gardens It needs painting and refreshing The staff are pleasant but untrained leading to catastrophic mistakes in service, and blank looks.

10

Robin

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best hotel stays in a long time. The staff was very accommodating, very clean rooms and lovely restaurant. We were getting back late night and called in a food order and they even helped us get food before we went to bed. Will stay here every time now.

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Doug

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Talbot enjoys a great location. The hotel is getting to be tired, with bedrooms in particular (and bathrooms) needing a refresh, or lick of paint. It is hard to find staff to check you in. The food is of average quality. The staff are variable, on checkout the member of staff was on the phone to a friend, and it was obvious that I was interrupting a conversation. Other staff including the servers and housekeeping a friendly and welcoming.

8

Melanie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception man was very professional and greeted us warmly, gave us a potted history of the coaching inn and walked us to our converted stables room - all very pleasant. The breakfast was mediocre at best. Machine dispensed coffee and the young staff often stood around - not checking which foods need replenishing x. As a vegetarian there was no choice on the buffet table except lukewarm scrambled eggs and mushrooms - woopee! I had to request veggie mushrooms or smoked haddock, kippers etc and as I suspected the 2 sausages delivered to my table were completely tasteless x. In these days of veggie and vegan offerings they need to do better in my opinion.

10

Logan

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The customer services were top notch. I required assistance with a charger adapter for my cell phone, and with getting a taxi. Food was exceptional. As a traveler on my first holiday, my stay here was perfect

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Fi

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was very disappointed with my stay this time - The Talbot have introduced car park charging which added over £10 a day to my stay and I was not told in advance. There was no extractor fan in the bathroom. I was expected to make tea and coffee with a wooden stick instead of a teaspoon. When I left I had to make two trips to my car, after the first trip to the car my key card no longer worked and when I went to reception to explain, the women made it work again but wasn’t remotely interested in me to say oh dear, or sorry or anything - in fact she was rather dismissive of me. What if I had been having breakfast? I wouldn’t have got back into my room either.

10

Sheila

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything from staff, friendliness, bedroom, comfy bed, food

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Location

Location is praised for proximity to RHS Wisley and the charming village setting, with good access for stopovers. Some front-facing rooms experience traffic or bar noise.

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Michael

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stop over after visiting RHS Wisley on our way to Le Shuttle.

8

Mette

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A much better choice than any chain hotel. Friendly staff and convenient for the airports.

6

Adrian

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy as room at front of hotel nexf to main road. Windows wouldn't close properly. 2 people staying in room only 1 coffee cup All in all for the price we expected better

6

Doug

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good hotel. it is in a fantastic location for Wisley Gardens It needs painting and refreshing The staff are pleasant but untrained leading to catastrophic mistakes in service, and blank looks.

8

Alison

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Local walks pubs & restaurants. Relaxed peaceful and friendly staff.

10

C

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little hotel in a great little village.

10

Tim

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for RHS Wisley

10

Wendy

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely hotel and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful village of Ripley.

10

michelle

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location and excellent hotel

6

Christopher

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in a lovely town. Old main building where we stayed this time. Usual noise from bar below and road outside. They do have other rooms, so request a quiet room if you're a light sleeper. Bathroom in room 1 smallest of damp. They could turn the heating down a few degrees and save hundreds of pounds! Rooms were incredibly hot at check in. We turned the radiators off! Breakfast was very average. Asked to sit where it was more convenient to the waiting staff, not ideal. Buffet not replenished as much as it could have been. These days we are paying a lot of money for accommodation, standards need to increase to meet expectations.

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Dining

Food is generally well regarded, with many enjoying dinners and cooked breakfasts. However, several reviews describe breakfast as average or poorly replenished at times, and a few note prices on the higher side.

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Michelle

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint and stylish, comfortable room. Staff very helpful, but beware parking charges on top! Food good quality but a little expensive.

10

Ivan

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel has plenty of character,Bar and eating areas very nice and breakfast was good

8

Teri

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was quite comfortable. But the internet wi-fi was terrible and the restaurant food was a major disappointment.

8

Melanie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception man was very professional and greeted us warmly, gave us a potted history of the coaching inn and walked us to our converted stables room - all very pleasant. The breakfast was mediocre at best. Machine dispensed coffee and the young staff often stood around - not checking which foods need replenishing x. As a vegetarian there was no choice on the buffet table except lukewarm scrambled eggs and mushrooms - woopee! I had to request veggie mushrooms or smoked haddock, kippers etc and as I suspected the 2 sausages delivered to my table were completely tasteless x. In these days of veggie and vegan offerings they need to do better in my opinion.

6

Andrew

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food in the restaurante was good and and a good value breakfast buffet. Afternoon tea was ok but limited choice of tea.

10

keith

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean, teand coffee in rooms. Hotel facilities good, food excellent.

10

Angela

May 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and friendly staff. We ate in the bar and the food and service was excellent. Fabulous presentation of the food. Would stay there again!

10

jennifer

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent 2 night stay at the Talbot Inn, Staff are very friendly and professional. My room was very comfortable and clean. The Breakfast was lovey and our evening meal was excellent. Definitely stay again.

6

Christopher

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in a lovely town. Old main building where we stayed this time. Usual noise from bar below and road outside. They do have other rooms, so request a quiet room if you're a light sleeper. Bathroom in room 1 smallest of damp. They could turn the heating down a few degrees and save hundreds of pounds! Rooms were incredibly hot at check in. We turned the radiators off! Breakfast was very average. Asked to sit where it was more convenient to the waiting staff, not ideal. Buffet not replenished as much as it could have been. These days we are paying a lot of money for accommodation, standards need to increase to meet expectations.

8

Margaret

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not much provided in the rooms, soap and shower gels are being used by all those using that particular room, not very hygienic. First time in a hotel not being provided with individual wrapped items for use in bathroom. Would take our own if ever stayed there again? Not over generous with the tea and coffee only two teabags, they went soon after arrival which meant buying from a local shop to make a cup of tea in the morning. One bottle of water provided for two people again had to buy more. Not sure if room had been hoovered bits over the floor and dust all along the edges of the carpet and side of wardrobe. Furniture a bit dated. Good breakfast menu to choose from continental or cooked couldn't really fault that more than adequate for what we wanted. The meals though for lunch or evening we thought were quite expensive.

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