Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available onsite.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available for a fee at The Brunel's restaurant.

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

Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The Brunel is located in Saltash, within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Saltash Heritage Museum. It is 0.1 mi from Elliott's Grocery Store Museum and 0.2 mi from Lanhydrock.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

The Brunel Inn in Saltash

Average nightly price at The Brunel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$70
March	US$69
April	US$75
May	US$63
June	US$61
July	US$73
August	US$76
September	US$67
October	US$74
November	US$70
December	US$73

What guests think

Reviews of The Brunel paint a mixed picture: many appreciate the friendly, welcoming pub atmosphere, central High Street location and reasonable prices, while others report dated rooms and inconsistent basics that can affect comfort.

Recurring complaints cover housekeeping and maintenance, including dirty or smelly linens, grimy bathrooms, broken or missing fittings, and unreliable hot water or pressure. Guests also mention hot, airless rooms with sealed windows, bar or street noise until around 11 pm, and old, uncomfortable mattresses. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, but food service is inconsistent, with no on-site breakfast and bar meals only on certain evenings or unavailable some days. Expect a budget stay with trade-offs.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

On-site pub and bar have a friendly atmosphere, plus a pool table. Food service is limited, with no hotel breakfast and bar meals only available on certain evenings or not at all some days.

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Robert

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room we stayed in was comfortable but tired, weekend music was loud but finished at 11pm, staff could not do enough for you unfortunately we stayed while a manager change over so no food available, little cafe next door claires kitchen is recommended, nice micro pub down high st, the Brunel suited our needs and price was very reasonable

6

Jay

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels didn’t smell great. No soap. Very hot in the rooms. Quite basic. Fine but wasn’t amazing value. Moretti was great on tap. Pool table was good. Staff were good. Friendly

6

R J

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Some allowances must be made as the Brunel is an old building such as the floors are a bit uneven, windows are single glazed. There was little hot water and water pressure was poor however the rooms were warm and the bed was comfortable. The Brunel does not serve breakfast but next door is the Fresh Fox, a good café or Olivia's Brews and Bites across the road, well worth a visit. Bar meals are served in the evenings.

10

Frederick

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here before, our third time now. Here in Saltash to visit my brothers and this weekend, Saltash Regatta! As the Brunel is located in the high street, it has all the facilities built in around it.

10

Peter

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Proper pub very friendly staff and customers very friendly

6

Craig

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bar itself and the staff - good. Breakfast - None Room - No soap. Heaters - Very noisy Couldn't get out of my room. It took me 45 minutes when a lady walking past the hotel helped me..

8

Neil

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great price and location. Teamed up with neighbours to supply breakfast at reduced price. Nothing really to add, clean and functional, allows pets. Pub staff very friendly and helpful, would stay again and bring family.

4

phil

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No food in the pub, TV had a damaged screen , no hot water.

4

Robert

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the bar young people were vaping filling the room with vape emissions/fragrance, not sure that is allowed? I appreciate the saying you get what you pay for £61.00 per night, alas we found there was no bath/shower towels, (that was resolved). The noise was caused by other residents who were inconsiderate (not the owner)

8

David

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

On a really busy road ear plugs needed it is what it is cheap, basic it was clean staff were all nice no food served in the pub Sunday to Wednesday… nice coffee shop opposite welcomes dogs

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: multiple reports of dirty or smelly towels and bedding, grime in bathrooms, and general shabbiness, alongside a few mentions of clean rooms.

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Venus

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was an old building with worn-out furniture. The toilet was dirty, and the mattress was old and unclean. The service and staff behavior were good, though. I think the place was expensive for what it offered. The hot water worked well.

10

Gavin

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New management team had just taken over the accommodation but they were very friendly & helpful & quickly sorted out some minor issues. Room was very clean & comfortable.

4

robert

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very neglected and shabby. Table had 3 legs,no bulb in ligh fitting in bathroom. Shower leaking and spraying water everywhere. Toiletries advertised but only soap available. Will not be going back to this one.

4

Mabel

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our double room at this hotel was airless, stuffy and smelt stale. The windows wouldn’t open and it was very hot and humid weather. A double room with only 1 bedside lamp. Dirty towels from a previous resident in the bathroom,bath panel adrift from the bath, 2 mismatched cups. Overall a very tacky experience. We liked Saltash and the cafe across the road was lovely for breakfast.

6

Philip S

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but tired, but good location. Little things like a shelf in the bathroom required plug in sink needed mending. How to switch on bedside lamp was not clear. Ventilstion in room was poor. No breakfast but had a good one at the railway station.

4

Johan

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Allt kändes lite smutsigt och ofräscht. Liten obekväm dubbelsäng. Ingen direkt service alls.

4

ADRIAN

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not good. The dog muck in the car park should have been a warning. Staff were lovely really helpful but the place is tired, bed’s uncomfortable I’d say the bed needs replacing. Mattress broken. Dirty towels in room. Hairs in sink. Needs a complete re fit to be on par with other places i stay in using Hotels.com. This is below the standards I expect. Was cheap but id happily pay more for better. No ales. Only lager.

2

Daniel

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The worst place we have stayed in years. Played dance music till 11:30pm every night, sheets had blood on them, bathroom had black grime around the shower/bath. Stay well clear

4

Ian

23 May 2024

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Room was very basic loose taps in bathroom grubby towells mattresses very old flat creaky springs

4

Roger

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This rom was advertised as a family room but it was basic. A dirty towel was left behind the television, the double bed mattress was stained, there was no plug for the basin and the shower could not be used, the controls were hanging off the wall. The room was very hot and although the heating was turned down it was still too hot to sleep properly and the window could not be opened. The room was advertised as room only, no breakfast supplied, there was a very good cafe next door which opened early. The bar did afternoon and evening meals from Wednesday onwards these were excellent and very reasonable

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated with worn furnishings, uncomfortable or creaky beds, poor ventilation and sealed windows, and noise from the bar or busy road. A few guests reported spacious or comfortable rooms.

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Robert

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room we stayed in was comfortable but tired, weekend music was loud but finished at 11pm, staff could not do enough for you unfortunately we stayed while a manager change over so no food available, little cafe next door claires kitchen is recommended, nice micro pub down high st, the Brunel suited our needs and price was very reasonable

10

Jeffrey

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good place for one night and affordable! It looks so on a busy street so the road noise can be an issue. The local food was great! Spanish restaurant down the hill on the river was outstanding

6

Jay

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels didn’t smell great. No soap. Very hot in the rooms. Quite basic. Fine but wasn’t amazing value. Moretti was great on tap. Pool table was good. Staff were good. Friendly

4

Mabel

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our double room at this hotel was airless, stuffy and smelt stale. The windows wouldn’t open and it was very hot and humid weather. A double room with only 1 bedside lamp. Dirty towels from a previous resident in the bathroom,bath panel adrift from the bath, 2 mismatched cups. Overall a very tacky experience. We liked Saltash and the cafe across the road was lovely for breakfast.

6

Philip S

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but tired, but good location. Little things like a shelf in the bathroom required plug in sink needed mending. How to switch on bedside lamp was not clear. Ventilstion in room was poor. No breakfast but had a good one at the railway station.

6

R J

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Some allowances must be made as the Brunel is an old building such as the floors are a bit uneven, windows are single glazed. There was little hot water and water pressure was poor however the rooms were warm and the bed was comfortable. The Brunel does not serve breakfast but next door is the Fresh Fox, a good café or Olivia's Brews and Bites across the road, well worth a visit. Bar meals are served in the evenings.

8

James

25 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A pretty good room for the night given what I had paid. The bed creaked a lot, but I didn't sleep badly on it. Room was a good size, check in was easy and the location was good.

6

Sarah

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After reading other comments I think it’s changed hands a few months ago so I’m making an allowance. In saying that the constant reviews recently were all saying about the poor beds. This is probably the one thing that hasto change. The delux room (not sure what constitutes it being delux) beds were very much sub standard. The double sunk in and the single when placing my hand on the mattress to test the firmness, has all the springs pushing through which once laying on was extremely uncomfortable. Change the mattresses and invest in new towels and it will make so much difference on the reviews. The price for the night was cheap so if your looking for cost only, it’ll do you fine.

2

Premjith

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sorry to say that,The property not for suggesting to someone.its very poor experience in our life. Smoking smells and very bad furnitures. Couldn't sleep well because of damaged bed. Any way i won't be there with my family again there.

8

David

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

On a really busy road ear plugs needed it is what it is cheap, basic it was clean staff were all nice no food served in the pub Sunday to Wednesday… nice coffee shop opposite welcomes dogs

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful. A few guests reported slow responses, difficulty reaching staff in emergencies, or disputes over refunds.

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Robert

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room we stayed in was comfortable but tired, weekend music was loud but finished at 11pm, staff could not do enough for you unfortunately we stayed while a manager change over so no food available, little cafe next door claires kitchen is recommended, nice micro pub down high st, the Brunel suited our needs and price was very reasonable

2

SHARON

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

My first room double had a broken bed. When I tried to leave on Christmas morning I could not open the door I tried ringing but no-one answered. I had to ring my son who lives Saltash he came to the Brunel and was able to raise the alarm with the hotel. They gave me the room next door which was ok. What have I been charged for this 4 night stay.

10

Emily

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely service

10

emma

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to come and go. Friendly staff. Welcoming

8

james

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

staff were great

10

Gavin

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New management team had just taken over the accommodation but they were very friendly & helpful & quickly sorted out some minor issues. Room was very clean & comfortable.

10

Benjamin

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay here, had a meal and drinks in the pub, fab atmosphere. staff are super helpful and friendly.

2

Jonan Lee

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty dreadful. Place stank of Canabis and cigarettes. Room was a good size. Bathroom was old and tired, lots of weird marks on the wall. Staff were really great and understanding. I had a full refund and did not stay. Just needs a good refurb and rebrand. Could be lovely.

6

Craig

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bar itself and the staff - good. Breakfast - None Room - No soap. Heaters - Very noisy Couldn't get out of my room. It took me 45 minutes when a lady walking past the hotel helped me..

8

Neil

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great price and location. Teamed up with neighbours to supply breakfast at reduced price. Nothing really to add, clean and functional, allows pets. Pub staff very friendly and helpful, would stay again and bring family.

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Location

Central High Street location is convenient for Saltash, Plymouth, and nearby cafes and restaurants, though traffic noise can be audible.

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Janis

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was in the perfect location for what we were doing in Cornwall. Very clean and friendly service.

10

Jeffrey

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good place for one night and affordable! It looks so on a busy street so the road noise can be an issue. The local food was great! Spanish restaurant down the hill on the river was outstanding

10

Fiona

22 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a lovely little place very central and. Perfect for visiting Plymouth very dog friendly

4

Mabel

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our double room at this hotel was airless, stuffy and smelt stale. The windows wouldn’t open and it was very hot and humid weather. A double room with only 1 bedside lamp. Dirty towels from a previous resident in the bathroom,bath panel adrift from the bath, 2 mismatched cups. Overall a very tacky experience. We liked Saltash and the cafe across the road was lovely for breakfast.

6

Philip S

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but tired, but good location. Little things like a shelf in the bathroom required plug in sink needed mending. How to switch on bedside lamp was not clear. Ventilstion in room was poor. No breakfast but had a good one at the railway station.

6

R J

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Some allowances must be made as the Brunel is an old building such as the floors are a bit uneven, windows are single glazed. There was little hot water and water pressure was poor however the rooms were warm and the bed was comfortable. The Brunel does not serve breakfast but next door is the Fresh Fox, a good café or Olivia's Brews and Bites across the road, well worth a visit. Bar meals are served in the evenings.

8

James

25 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A pretty good room for the night given what I had paid. The bed creaked a lot, but I didn't sleep badly on it. Room was a good size, check in was easy and the location was good.

10

Frederick

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here before, our third time now. Here in Saltash to visit my brothers and this weekend, Saltash Regatta! As the Brunel is located in the high street, it has all the facilities built in around it.

8

Neil

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great price and location. Teamed up with neighbours to supply breakfast at reduced price. Nothing really to add, clean and functional, allows pets. Pub staff very friendly and helpful, would stay again and bring family.

8

David

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

On a really busy road ear plugs needed it is what it is cheap, basic it was clean staff were all nice no food served in the pub Sunday to Wednesday… nice coffee shop opposite welcomes dogs

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Dining

No on-site breakfast; the hotel often directs guests to nearby cafes, and availability can vary or be closed on some days. When offered, bar meals are reviewed positively but are limited to certain evenings.

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Robert

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room we stayed in was comfortable but tired, weekend music was loud but finished at 11pm, staff could not do enough for you unfortunately we stayed while a manager change over so no food available, little cafe next door claires kitchen is recommended, nice micro pub down high st, the Brunel suited our needs and price was very reasonable

10

Emma

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We're definitely stay here again the staff are so friendly. The food was amazing , great value for money. Thank you 🤗

6

Philip S

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but tired, but good location. Little things like a shelf in the bathroom required plug in sink needed mending. How to switch on bedside lamp was not clear. Ventilstion in room was poor. No breakfast but had a good one at the railway station.

10

Francis

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great little place breakfast was delicious

6

R J

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Some allowances must be made as the Brunel is an old building such as the floors are a bit uneven, windows are single glazed. There was little hot water and water pressure was poor however the rooms were warm and the bed was comfortable. The Brunel does not serve breakfast but next door is the Fresh Fox, a good café or Olivia's Brews and Bites across the road, well worth a visit. Bar meals are served in the evenings.

6

Craig

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bar itself and the staff - good. Breakfast - None Room - No soap. Heaters - Very noisy Couldn't get out of my room. It took me 45 minutes when a lady walking past the hotel helped me..

8

Neil

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great price and location. Teamed up with neighbours to supply breakfast at reduced price. Nothing really to add, clean and functional, allows pets. Pub staff very friendly and helpful, would stay again and bring family.

4

Michael

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Promised breakfast not available in hotel was supposed to be at café on the corner however was shut on Mondays

8

David

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

On a really busy road ear plugs needed it is what it is cheap, basic it was clean staff were all nice no food served in the pub Sunday to Wednesday… nice coffee shop opposite welcomes dogs

4

Roger

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This rom was advertised as a family room but it was basic. A dirty towel was left behind the television, the double bed mattress was stained, there was no plug for the basin and the shower could not be used, the controls were hanging off the wall. The room was very hot and although the heating was turned down it was still too hot to sleep properly and the window could not be opened. The room was advertised as room only, no breakfast supplied, there was a very good cafe next door which opened early. The bar did afternoon and evening meals from Wednesday onwards these were excellent and very reasonable

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1 $62	2 $62	3 $62	4 $62	5 $62	6 $62	7 $62
8 $63	9 $63	10 $63	11 $63	12 $63	13 $63	14 $63
15 $63	16 $63	17 $63	18 $63	19 $65	20 $63	21 $63
22 $63	23 $63	24 $65	25 $63	26	27 $68	28 $68
29 $63	30 $73

The Brunel

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite

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