Name: The Dormy House Hotel
Address: Cromer Road, West Runton, West Runton, Cromer, North Norfolk District, England, United Kingdom, West Runton, Norfolk, GB
Price range: US$109–US$292 per night
Rating: 7.93

What guests think

Travellers describe The Dormy House Hotel as a friendly, dog‑welcoming base in West Runton with a cosy bar, on‑site dining, parking and easy walks to the beach, Cromer and Sheringham, creating a relaxed coastal stay for short breaks.

Food, especially the carvery and cooked breakfasts, is frequently praised, though some found drinks pricey and several stays featured only an in‑room continental hamper instead of a dining‑room breakfast. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, but quality varies: some are spacious with sea views, while others feel dated or hot in the attic, have weak soundproofing, or patchy attic Wi‑Fi. Expect warm service and a convenient seaside location, with room standards and breakfast arrangements that can differ by stay.

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Facilities

Popular bar and restaurant with pleasant outside areas; on‑site parking and strong dog‑friendly setup feature frequently. Occasional event crowding and noise around the bar were noted.

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pam

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location Excellent service from the check in , bar & restaurant Great food, amazing restaurant Friendly staff Perfect rooms, excellent outside seating area

10

Susan

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This a lovely hotel with sea views. The staff are very freindly and accommadating. The hotel was easy to get to and had plenty of parking. We were booked to have a cooked breakfast but they changed this to a continental in your room. It was cold porridge pots and muffins. There was granola with dried fruit with milk in the fridge. It would have been nice to have porridge pots that needed boiled water and Croissants. There was no extra fan in bathroom and the doors had no soft hunges. This meant from as early as 6am people were slamming doors.

10

Rachel

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All Staff were excellent. Food was tasty. Room was really good. Sea view was appreciated. Easy access to the beach via pathway. Parking was no problem.

10

Mark

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff here with the kids and dog. Couldn’t believe how welcoming the place is for dogs. Lovely bar area where we met many other dog owners and had a few drinks. We played some pool and board games. We had a nice carvery in the evening and a very large breakfast the following day. The staff are super friendly and will help with anything you need. There’s a really easy, 5 min, walk to the beach. Only downside - our room was on the top floor, which means it had very low ceiling I struggled with (I’m 6ft 3) and we could hear the people in the next room. Minor inconvenience given the price and quality of everything else

8

Estelle

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent bar, restaurant, outside area, food, drink, staff, location with beach views. Good for staying with dogs. Superb at catering for food allergies. The room was spacious and clean with everything you need just very tired room. Would definately stay again though and the roast dinner is wonderful

8

Thomas

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time stay here for a family of 2 adults and 2 pre-teen children. We generally struggle to find accomodation with 3 beds rather than 2 doubles so we pounced on this place. We stayed for one night on a spur of the moment decision to visit Norfolk. I regularly stay in hotels and found this to be a neat and tidy place, well situated for those enjoying North Norfolk. Staff were friendly, bar was fine. Can't comment on the food in the restaurant as we had booked to eat elsewhere. Room was fine for our needs and we would certainly stay again. The only two negatives we noted as a family were: wifi signal was very poor (but we were in the attic room) and the mixer taps/shower - it was either stupendously hot or cold. This wouldn't be enough to put us off. I've read a cpuple of comments about the (non) breakfasts. We didn't care a jot, the bits in the box and fridge were perfectly ample for us. We travelled into Cromer a couple of times and then further westwards. Nice hotel, would stay again.

8

Geoff

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The evening restaurant food and service was excellent the restaurant decor needs a update

10

Lee

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very nice stay. The standout was the food, especially the lovely breakfast

10

Michael

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel / pub that also done a great carvery. Perfect location but the friendly staff really made the stay memorable.

8

Michael

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes bar well stocked and room clean

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Cleanliness

Generally clean rooms and public areas, but several reviews cite bathrooms needing deeper cleaning or refresh (mould, tired sealant) and inconsistent maintenance such as poor water pressure or hot water issues.

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Robbie

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and the staff were polite and helpful. Plenty of choice at breakfast and the food was lovely. Would definitely stay here again

8

John

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and the decor was good. The check in was quick and easy and all the staff were very friendly. The breakfasts and the meals at night were very good. From the hotel you could get buses to Cromer and Sheringham. Would certainly recommend this hotel.

8

graham

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Food was good, beds comfortable bathrooms could do with a of deep clean and the sealant around sanitary wear renewing and the accommodation doors could do with upgrading. But overall it was clean and tidy and i would stay again.

10

MICHAEL

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly Very clean High

6

Nigel

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don’t take too much notice of the rooms shown on the web site. Ours was pretty poor . Shower area had mould in most places . Room was grubby and decor needed refreshing .all in all very disappointing. Won’t be staying there again.

8

Joe-anne

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great location. A lovely sized and well decorated room. The bar area and restaurant area were really well decorated and themed . I loved the multi coloured chesterfield sofa and chair as you entered. Staff were great and very friendly/ welcoming to us and our dog. The only criticism would be that the bathroom was very dated and was in need of a deep clean rather than an end of stay clean, more down to its age than a hygiene issue. We will happily come back again. A short walk from the beach for a great sunny day winter walk and a 5 minute drive into Cromer if that is want you want.

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philip

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

cooked breakfast was taken of the menu the day before we arrived and replaced by a hamper in our bedroom containing muesli and dried fruit, this was a complete insult to us as the english cooked breakfast comes as part of our break. in the three days that we were there, apart from the bin rubbish being collected, no other cleaning was done in the room, although we complained.

10

Alice

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the balcony room with the bath in the room (room 18). Sea view was gorgeous, the room was spacious (despite being in the attic!) and immaculately clean. Check in was easy and we enjoyed drinks in the bar. We did not eat at the hotel but the breakfast hamper was a nice touch, as was the fridge in the room with fresh milk and some treats. Perfect location to walk to the beach and to Rocky Bottoms for dinner/seafood. We were not bothered at all by noise from the bar as other reviews have mentioned - even on a Friday night it was all quiet by 10:30. We will be back!

10

Cagla

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very lovely, clean and quiet seaside stay

8

Richard

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although we had a great stay , whilst having a shower in our room , i stopped some black bits on the floor of the shower tray , after investigation, i discovered it was coming from the bottom runners of the shower doors , it was being washed out by water running down the door . Maybe in need of a good clean out ?

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious options, balconies and sea or countryside views, but quality varies. Several reviews note dated décor, low ceilings in attic rooms, weak soundproofing with noise from the bar, road or neighbours, and patchy Wi‑Fi in top‑floor rooms.

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Home

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were great. But they were rather busy. Another person would have been a plus. Room was lovely. Breakfast hamper was generous. Loved having a fridge in the room. And having a balcony was well worth the extra money.

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Jane

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff and facilities were good, however I was in room 12, over the entrance and facing the very busy road. The noise/disruption was unpleasant

10

Cheryl

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room with the balcony was lovely.

8

John

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stopped for two nights. All meals excellent but surprised how expensive drinks in restaurant were. Room was over bar so expect it would be noisy when busy. Also a few unfinished renovation details in ensuite and poor shower performance required attention.

8

Thomas

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time stay here for a family of 2 adults and 2 pre-teen children. We generally struggle to find accomodation with 3 beds rather than 2 doubles so we pounced on this place. We stayed for one night on a spur of the moment decision to visit Norfolk. I regularly stay in hotels and found this to be a neat and tidy place, well situated for those enjoying North Norfolk. Staff were friendly, bar was fine. Can't comment on the food in the restaurant as we had booked to eat elsewhere. Room was fine for our needs and we would certainly stay again. The only two negatives we noted as a family were: wifi signal was very poor (but we were in the attic room) and the mixer taps/shower - it was either stupendously hot or cold. This wouldn't be enough to put us off. I've read a cpuple of comments about the (non) breakfasts. We didn't care a jot, the bits in the box and fridge were perfectly ample for us. We travelled into Cromer a couple of times and then further westwards. Nice hotel, would stay again.

10

Peter

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent - comfortable, large room with countryside views, fridge, fresh milk and snacks!

10

Alice

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the balcony room with the bath in the room (room 18). Sea view was gorgeous, the room was spacious (despite being in the attic!) and immaculately clean. Check in was easy and we enjoyed drinks in the bar. We did not eat at the hotel but the breakfast hamper was a nice touch, as was the fridge in the room with fresh milk and some treats. Perfect location to walk to the beach and to Rocky Bottoms for dinner/seafood. We were not bothered at all by noise from the bar as other reviews have mentioned - even on a Friday night it was all quiet by 10:30. We will be back!

8

Julie

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very comfortable with everything we needed. Quite a lot of noise from other rooms. We will stay again.

6

Stewart

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night Room ok but needs a bit of updating Especially shower as water flow very poor and temperature kept going hot and cold Room above us was very noisy especially the floor creaking constantly until early hours after people above went to sleep

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Craig

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looks great inside and out but you could hear everything that was going on in the bar downstairs from kids playing on the piano to loud music! There was no door to our shower so you had to shower in the corner so as the bathroom floor didn’t get soaked. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast, to pay £135 for the night and only get a bowl of muesli and Tesco basics yogurt and a few other bit was very disappointing to say the least, nowhere on the website did it say it was a continental breakfast.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and accommodating. A few reviews mention disorganisation or limited staffing during busy events and occasional communication lapses.

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Colin

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Attic bedroom stairs difficult no hot water. Not told about events taking place, priority given to those attending. Meals chaotic as only the bar available, very poor service. Breakfast foodstuff and drinks not replenished.

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Jaime

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were amazing, ameneded our dinner reservation without any issues. Food was amazing for dinner and breakfast. Staff were super friendly withnua and the kids. Room was fab! 10 minutes walk to beach, couldn't als for more, will definitely return!

8

Debra

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived to complete chaos! Crowds of people and dogs everywhere in the bar, reception and corridor outside the restaurant. It appears they had overbooked for the Sunday carvery - not the best first impression and they were still offering tables to people who had no bookings. I felt very sorry for the staff who appeared completely out of their depth - there were so many angry and disgruntled people. The hotel room was fine, the sea view blocked by a big extractor vent in the way. We were offered another room with a road view, but as we had paid extra for a sea view we stayed with the original room.

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Jenny

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was really serviced accommodation rather than as advertised— a hotel. Room well appointed, excellent bed, bedding and towels. Fridge with snacks and a breakfast basket. But- could not get shower to produce hot water, taps only lukewarm. No receptionist to ask as the restaurant and bar run by another company. No reply from hotel management when I later wrote to them with these points. Disappointing for the high price- we had the luxury room. Also no help with luggage up 2 flights steep stairs as no ‘hotel’ staff.

10

Andrew

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good service. Pleasant staff. Lovely sea view room. Good menu in restaurant. Excellent carvery. Will visit again soon

10

Jane

11 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful

10

teresa

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The gentleman on reception who checked us in was very helpful check in experience was excellent.

10

Paul

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Just a very good stay hotel staff very polite and helpful

10

Lisa

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We often return to Dormy House if we are in the area. We like that the breakfast is included in the price and that the check out time being 11am is later than other hotels in the area. The location is good, you can walk a path alongside some fields down to the beach. Staff are friendly, the hotel has a relaxed atmosphere and a lovely bar area. The prices are very competitive as a last minute booking compared to other hotels of the same standard . All in all very good although some rooms are not well sound proofed and you can hear music from the bar or your next door guests. Another plus is if you have a dog they only charge a small amount per stay unlike their neighbouring competition. I’m sure with a quick call to the helpful reception staff prior to arriving they could advise which rooms would be quieter.

10

JOHN

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Exceptionally friendly staff. Very accomodating. Lovely room. Great beds. Great food. Communal areas really good. Had a fabulous stay and would definitely recommend and we will return some time next year for another superb break.

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Location

Coastal location near West Runton beach with easy access to Cromer and Sheringham, and some rooms offer sea views. A few guests noted road noise in front‑facing rooms.

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pam

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location Excellent service from the check in , bar & restaurant Great food, amazing restaurant Friendly staff Perfect rooms, excellent outside seating area

10

John

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We just got back last weekend from a 2-night stay at the Dormy which we enjoyed. The location is good - a sea view and not too far a walk to the beach. Easy parking behind the hotel. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and we slept well. We had the fabulous full English breakfast (chosen from a menu with lots of choice) both days and it really hit the spot and set us up for the day until dinner. We had dinner one night at the hotel - fish and chips; Norfolk ham, egg and chips; and a fruit crumble with custard - it was good honest food and the portions were big. The carvery looked really good but we ran out of time to try it (next time!). We had our dog with us throughout the stay - including eating breakfast and dinner in the bar area - she was welcomed by all the staff we met and she was also pleased to see more than a few other doggie friends enjoying the hotel!

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Jane

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff and facilities were good, however I was in room 12, over the entrance and facing the very busy road. The noise/disruption was unpleasant

8

DAVID

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Location; ideal for both Sheringham and Cromer , with easy access to the beach and Coastal Path

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Rachel

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All Staff were excellent. Food was tasty. Room was really good. Sea view was appreciated. Easy access to the beach via pathway. Parking was no problem.

10

Ella

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

really lovely cute little hotel, 5 min walk from west runton beach and not far from both sheringham and cromer. Really cute area! Lovely room stocked with snacks and breakfast!

8

PETER

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient. Road noise a bit of a problem.

8

peter

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

walking distance of the coast

8

Adam

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay and very dog friendly - food and service was really good - short walk to the beach and inbetween Cromer and Sheringham

10

James

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very attentive staff, good location 5 to 10 minute walk to train station.

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Dining

Dinner and the carvery are widely praised, and cooked breakfasts are often rated highly. However, some stays offered only an in‑room continental hamper that disappointed some guests while others found it adequate; drinks were occasionally considered pricey.

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Susan

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time we've taken our Labrador to stay in a hotel, they're very dog friendly and helpful with any queries you may have about your stay or the nearby area. The breakfast hamper was plentiful and the food in the restaurant was very good too, we had an evening meal and cooked breakfast during our weekend stay. Would certainly recommend and hope to visit again sometime.

10

Jan

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We've never stayed at a hotel where the staff can't do enough to make your stay so enjoyable. The full English breakfast is superb, you don't need to worry about lunch! As for dinner, the large pie is to die for.

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Estelle

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent bar, restaurant, outside area, food, drink, staff, location with beach views. Good for staying with dogs. Superb at catering for food allergies. The room was spacious and clean with everything you need just very tired room. Would definately stay again though and the roast dinner is wonderful

6

Anne

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No cooked breakfast. Cold selection of carbs and yoghurt in room. Repeated issue with fuse tripping so no kettle or phone charging at odd times and then need to find staff. Thought I requested a quiet room. . . am 60 plus single female travelling alone. Room was facing the road, music playing outside under window until close, and bright lights shining in through thin curtains. Only did a 2 night stay. Would not rush back. However did have slat and pepper squid as a start and it the best thing about the whole stay! 😊👍 Staff were polite and pleasant, and helped when asked. 👍

8

Victor

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

hotel was fine but found cereal breakfast in the room not so good as food in restaurant expensive

10

Lee

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very nice stay. The standout was the food, especially the lovely breakfast

10

Andrea

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location for us, dog friendly, lovely riom and EXCELLENT food

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roger

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The evening festive food we had was excellent along with excellent hospitality.

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Craig

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looks great inside and out but you could hear everything that was going on in the bar downstairs from kids playing on the piano to loud music! There was no door to our shower so you had to shower in the corner so as the bathroom floor didn’t get soaked. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast, to pay £135 for the night and only get a bowl of muesli and Tesco basics yogurt and a few other bit was very disappointing to say the least, nowhere on the website did it say it was a continental breakfast.

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Fran

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff and great food. Excellent location. Accessible room not easily accessible for wheelchair users as there is little space for manoeuvres and bathroom isn’t truly accessible. You need to be able to walk to access the room layout with ease and the shower has a step up into it and is very small. Breakfast basket more than adequate and topped up each day but a full breakfast is available at a cost of preferred. Staff are very helpful and kind.

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Month	Average price
January	US$90
February	US$102
March	US$93
April	US$121
May	US$133
June	US$143
July	US$173
August	US$174
September	US$161
October	US$117
November	US$107
December	US$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $160	8 $228	9 $145	10 $171	11 $184	12
13	14 $162	15 $240	16 $245	17 $226	18 $271	19 $292
20 $167	21 $180	22 $200	23 $197	24 $186	25 $158	26 $206
27 $159	28 $157	29 $169	30 $175

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $137	2 $158	3 $158
4 $111	5 $112	6 $118	7 $118	8 $118	9 $117	10 $135
11 $110	12 $111	13 $111	14 $113	15 $121	16 $121	17 $127
18 $109	19 $128	20 $111	21 $118	22 $118	23 $136	24 $170
25 $109	26 $111	27 $118	28 $118	29 $118	30 $113	31 $118

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