The Eagle House Hotel

Beautiful old house from 1764. View from dining room over the countryside is outstanding

Some years ago after a few days in Cairo to visit the pyramids etc., we went on to Alexandria and stayed in a hotel, with all its spender that probably dated back to the old empire days. Entering the room we had at The Eagle House Hotel, although smaller and not as grand, was a reminder of our stay in Alexandria. There was also a bar at the Eagle, that does very good meals in the evenings to save having to go out again to find somewhere to eat. The bar also had real ale. Very good breakfast in the morning There is also a Castle, literally just up the road, to visit.

I loved this place. It looks like they are doing it up. Some of the areas need work, like reception etc BUT our room was lovely. Very clean. Beautiful bathroom. The bar area was really nice and there was a new deck at the back which catches the sun and an amazing large deck / balcony at the front with amazing views of Launceston. The food was delicious and the staff lovely. Would definitely stay again.

Enjoyed stay. Parking difficult because of Christmas parties. Beautiful building in need of tlc

A great overnight stay, we ate in the restaurant which was excellent and tried the Gin, lemon and elderflower was great. Great view from our room but unfortunately it rained all night

Room was really cold when I arrived at 4pm and I was told heating is on a timer and will come on shortly. It did heat up fairly quickly probably because the room was about 2 square metres. Breakfast was good Free parking was good Easy walk to town centre

This is a grade 2* listed building which the owners have invested massively in so there is still work to do. We had a lovely stay, magnificent Christmas tree filled 2 stories in the hall! Our room was huge so there was room for a dressing table/ chest of drawers and another chair but we were happy. A shower over the bath would have been preferable but we were OK. So glad this fabulous building has been protected, we know how hard it is to care for listed buildings.

Two night business. Good parking space. Good food options. Room cramped and poor heating, shower not great temperature fluctuation. Main building needs refurbishing.

The Hotel is a beautiful building. It's architecture alone is a sight to behold, and it's location too is perfect. We received a very warm welcome from the helpful lady at reception. It was great to see that the bar was open when we arrived just after 4pm. We had driven for hours and needed a break. All the bar staff are friendly and very accommodating. The bar area has great views of the surrounding countryside. We felt relaxed. A table was reserved for us for supper, one by the windows so we could take in the vista. Dinner menu is not overly complicated and reasonably priced. The only negative was within our room ( room 14). It was cold and we had to request that the heating be turned on. The windows were letting cold air into the room. We understand that the windows are the originals and need to be in keeping with the building; however some secondary glazing would be ideal. That would also drown out the sound of the busy road below. All night one can hear traffic, especially the lorries which seem to go on all night. We did not sleep too well despite the bed being super comfy and fresh linen. Check the toilet in the room. It was leaking during the night. Perhaps ensure there is some heating in the morning too as it was a chilly day and we struggled to take a shower in a cold bathroom. The breakfast room is lovely, and set up well. The chap who served us was really helpful and friendly. All the staff there are lovely and do a fantastic job.

The property is a beautiful house. It has its own gin distillery. Our food was fabulous and staff helpful and friendly. Our room was beautiful and furnished to reflect the 16th century property. Beautiful views.bathroom unique. Will hopefully return in the summer.

Outdated room, tired decor, with paint blistering off wall behind bedhead due to damp. Expected better going off photos. Bedroom needed updating

Room clean,staff helpful, great location.

Great place to stay I was running a little late that day they phoned and left me code for the door and room key out Room was clean and well kept I would go back no problem

Cobwebs, dead flies on windowsill. Shower didn't work. It's faded, uncared for and staff are not well trained.

The welcome email received regarding timings etc is a little confusing and misleading. Room had damp in the corner of the room; 15. Had to open the window all night to help with the smell lingering in the room. Wasn’t able to order food on arrival at 9pm even thought it stated 10pm and no customers in the dining area / bar. Very quiet.

Staff very helpful Room spotless

The room was clean but very dated.

We booked a one night stop over in our route home . The Room was clean and comfy . With large tv and very comfortable bed . Large walk-in shower in newly refurbished bathroom . Excellent cooked breakfast too . Would definitely stay here again .

The Hotel is a beautiful building. It's architecture alone is a sight to behold, and it's location too is perfect. We received a very warm welcome from the helpful lady at reception. It was great to see that the bar was open when we arrived just after 4pm. We had driven for hours and needed a break. All the bar staff are friendly and very accommodating. The bar area has great views of the surrounding countryside. We felt relaxed. A table was reserved for us for supper, one by the windows so we could take in the vista. Dinner menu is not overly complicated and reasonably priced. The only negative was within our room ( room 14). It was cold and we had to request that the heating be turned on. The windows were letting cold air into the room. We understand that the windows are the originals and need to be in keeping with the building; however some secondary glazing would be ideal. That would also drown out the sound of the busy road below. All night one can hear traffic, especially the lorries which seem to go on all night. We did not sleep too well despite the bed being super comfy and fresh linen. Check the toilet in the room. It was leaking during the night. Perhaps ensure there is some heating in the morning too as it was a chilly day and we struggled to take a shower in a cold bathroom. The breakfast room is lovely, and set up well. The chap who served us was really helpful and friendly. All the staff there are lovely and do a fantastic job.

Great location, friendly staff and clean hotel room

We booked a classic double room after looking at the website photos. We were allocated room 7, in the roof space that is accessed by several flights of stairs. Two sides of the room have sloping ceilings with exposed roof timbers. The toilet is located under the eaves behind the circular window seen at the front of the building. Despite warning notices, we frequently hit our heads and on one occasion, my wife hit her head so hard that she suffered a severe headache. Ours was a short stay and as we had a busy schedule, we avoided the upheaval of moving to another room. Whilst not an expert, I am surprised that building regulations allow such a room to be used as accommodation. In my view, the room is unsafe for visitors unfamiliar with the layout, its exposed eaves and roof timbers. Perhaps not surprisingly, it does not feature in any website photos. On a general level, reception is only open for limited periods of the day. The building is very tired and in need of redecoration. Paintwork on the window in room 7 is peeled back to bare wood in places. There are no lampshades on the wall lights; the toothbrush glass is missing; the light over the sink does not work. Despite the decor being tired, our room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and breakfast was good. We enjoyed a first-rate afternoon tea watching the Grand National. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and we would call out Teri who showed great dedication. Oh, and the gin flavours were fantastic.

A great overnight stay, we ate in the restaurant which was excellent and tried the Gin, lemon and elderflower was great. Great view from our room but unfortunately it rained all night

Room was really cold when I arrived at 4pm and I was told heating is on a timer and will come on shortly. It did heat up fairly quickly probably because the room was about 2 square metres. Breakfast was good Free parking was good Easy walk to town centre

The room was clean but very dated.

Two night business. Good parking space. Good food options. Room cramped and poor heating, shower not great temperature fluctuation. Main building needs refurbishing.

Some good points like the bath and excellent breakfast. Had a lot of road noise in our basement room.

We booked a one night stop over in our route home . The Room was clean and comfy . With large tv and very comfortable bed . Large walk-in shower in newly refurbished bathroom . Excellent cooked breakfast too . Would definitely stay here again .

Hotel was good, check in girl was great, breakfast was excellent. However the room was HOT and the radiator wouldnt turn off. The AC unit in the cupboard may have been a clue. Wouldnt stay in the summer

The Hotel is a beautiful building. It's architecture alone is a sight to behold, and it's location too is perfect. We received a very warm welcome from the helpful lady at reception. It was great to see that the bar was open when we arrived just after 4pm. We had driven for hours and needed a break. All the bar staff are friendly and very accommodating. The bar area has great views of the surrounding countryside. We felt relaxed. A table was reserved for us for supper, one by the windows so we could take in the vista. Dinner menu is not overly complicated and reasonably priced. The only negative was within our room ( room 14). It was cold and we had to request that the heating be turned on. The windows were letting cold air into the room. We understand that the windows are the originals and need to be in keeping with the building; however some secondary glazing would be ideal. That would also drown out the sound of the busy road below. All night one can hear traffic, especially the lorries which seem to go on all night. We did not sleep too well despite the bed being super comfy and fresh linen. Check the toilet in the room. It was leaking during the night. Perhaps ensure there is some heating in the morning too as it was a chilly day and we struggled to take a shower in a cold bathroom. The breakfast room is lovely, and set up well. The chap who served us was really helpful and friendly. All the staff there are lovely and do a fantastic job.

This family run hotel is really lovely. Friendliness and care for the guests are clearly the values that drive the business. It’s a beautiful building and our room, on the top floor, was charming and had everything we needed.

Room clean,staff helpful, great location.

Cobwebs, dead flies on windowsill. Shower didn't work. It's faded, uncared for and staff are not well trained.

Awesome historic building with excellent staff

Staff are all friendly and polite. A for service.

Great location. Beautiful views. Lovely food and excellent staff

Certain members of staff stood out from the others and made our stay more enjoyable. There were a couple of issues with lighting in the room but it didn't spoil our stay.A special mention for Becka , she was on breakfast duty every morning of our stay her welcoming smile and conversation was infectious.

Very friendly staff. Booked room had only Bath and not a full shower. Problem resolved with no fuss another room with great shower offered. Good food and great location by Castle park. Would come back.

Staff very helpful Room spotless

The Hotel is a beautiful building. It's architecture alone is a sight to behold, and it's location too is perfect. We received a very warm welcome from the helpful lady at reception. It was great to see that the bar was open when we arrived just after 4pm. We had driven for hours and needed a break. All the bar staff are friendly and very accommodating. The bar area has great views of the surrounding countryside. We felt relaxed. A table was reserved for us for supper, one by the windows so we could take in the vista. Dinner menu is not overly complicated and reasonably priced. The only negative was within our room ( room 14). It was cold and we had to request that the heating be turned on. The windows were letting cold air into the room. We understand that the windows are the originals and need to be in keeping with the building; however some secondary glazing would be ideal. That would also drown out the sound of the busy road below. All night one can hear traffic, especially the lorries which seem to go on all night. We did not sleep too well despite the bed being super comfy and fresh linen. Check the toilet in the room. It was leaking during the night. Perhaps ensure there is some heating in the morning too as it was a chilly day and we struggled to take a shower in a cold bathroom. The breakfast room is lovely, and set up well. The chap who served us was really helpful and friendly. All the staff there are lovely and do a fantastic job.

This family run hotel is really lovely. Friendliness and care for the guests are clearly the values that drive the business. It’s a beautiful building and our room, on the top floor, was charming and had everything we needed.

Very old hotel, yet updated. Location was excellent to walk various sites.

Beautiful old house from 1764. View from dining room over the countryside is outstanding

Some years ago after a few days in Cairo to visit the pyramids etc., we went on to Alexandria and stayed in a hotel, with all its spender that probably dated back to the old empire days. Entering the room we had at The Eagle House Hotel, although smaller and not as grand, was a reminder of our stay in Alexandria. There was also a bar at the Eagle, that does very good meals in the evenings to save having to go out again to find somewhere to eat. The bar also had real ale. Very good breakfast in the morning There is also a Castle, literally just up the road, to visit.

Beautiful accommodation and views across the countryside.

Great location. Beautiful views. Lovely food and excellent staff

Convenient to town centre. Had good night's sleep.

A great overnight stay, we ate in the restaurant which was excellent and tried the Gin, lemon and elderflower was great. Great view from our room but unfortunately it rained all night

Quiet location, staff polite & helpful.

Some good points like the bath and excellent breakfast. Had a lot of road noise in our basement room.

The Hotel is a beautiful building. It's architecture alone is a sight to behold, and it's location too is perfect. We received a very warm welcome from the helpful lady at reception. It was great to see that the bar was open when we arrived just after 4pm. We had driven for hours and needed a break. All the bar staff are friendly and very accommodating. The bar area has great views of the surrounding countryside. We felt relaxed. A table was reserved for us for supper, one by the windows so we could take in the vista. Dinner menu is not overly complicated and reasonably priced. The only negative was within our room ( room 14). It was cold and we had to request that the heating be turned on. The windows were letting cold air into the room. We understand that the windows are the originals and need to be in keeping with the building; however some secondary glazing would be ideal. That would also drown out the sound of the busy road below. All night one can hear traffic, especially the lorries which seem to go on all night. We did not sleep too well despite the bed being super comfy and fresh linen. Check the toilet in the room. It was leaking during the night. Perhaps ensure there is some heating in the morning too as it was a chilly day and we struggled to take a shower in a cold bathroom. The breakfast room is lovely, and set up well. The chap who served us was really helpful and friendly. All the staff there are lovely and do a fantastic job.

Some years ago after a few days in Cairo to visit the pyramids etc., we went on to Alexandria and stayed in a hotel, with all its spender that probably dated back to the old empire days. Entering the room we had at The Eagle House Hotel, although smaller and not as grand, was a reminder of our stay in Alexandria. There was also a bar at the Eagle, that does very good meals in the evenings to save having to go out again to find somewhere to eat. The bar also had real ale. Very good breakfast in the morning There is also a Castle, literally just up the road, to visit.

I loved this place. It looks like they are doing it up. Some of the areas need work, like reception etc BUT our room was lovely. Very clean. Beautiful bathroom. The bar area was really nice and there was a new deck at the back which catches the sun and an amazing large deck / balcony at the front with amazing views of Launceston. The food was delicious and the staff lovely. Would definitely stay again.

Very interesting 18th century grand townhouse undergoing gradual sympathetic renovation. Very likeable. Excellent breakfast.

The welcome email received regarding timings etc is a little confusing and misleading. Room had damp in the corner of the room; 15. Had to open the window all night to help with the smell lingering in the room. Wasn’t able to order food on arrival at 9pm even thought it stated 10pm and no customers in the dining area / bar. Very quiet.

Breakfast lovely and fresh

A great overnight stay, we ate in the restaurant which was excellent and tried the Gin, lemon and elderflower was great. Great view from our room but unfortunately it rained all night

Two night business. Good parking space. Good food options. Room cramped and poor heating, shower not great temperature fluctuation. Main building needs refurbishing.

We booked a one night stop over in our route home . The Room was clean and comfy . With large tv and very comfortable bed . Large walk-in shower in newly refurbished bathroom . Excellent cooked breakfast too . Would definitely stay here again .

The Hotel is a beautiful building. It's architecture alone is a sight to behold, and it's location too is perfect. We received a very warm welcome from the helpful lady at reception. It was great to see that the bar was open when we arrived just after 4pm. We had driven for hours and needed a break. All the bar staff are friendly and very accommodating. The bar area has great views of the surrounding countryside. We felt relaxed. A table was reserved for us for supper, one by the windows so we could take in the vista. Dinner menu is not overly complicated and reasonably priced. The only negative was within our room ( room 14). It was cold and we had to request that the heating be turned on. The windows were letting cold air into the room. We understand that the windows are the originals and need to be in keeping with the building; however some secondary glazing would be ideal. That would also drown out the sound of the busy road below. All night one can hear traffic, especially the lorries which seem to go on all night. We did not sleep too well despite the bed being super comfy and fresh linen. Check the toilet in the room. It was leaking during the night. Perhaps ensure there is some heating in the morning too as it was a chilly day and we struggled to take a shower in a cold bathroom. The breakfast room is lovely, and set up well. The chap who served us was really helpful and friendly. All the staff there are lovely and do a fantastic job.

Needs massive improvement. Images of the building are misleading as very run down at the front. The downstairs rooms back onto a busy road and extremely noisy as the windows are not double glazed. Pillows were flat and very old. No blackout curtains. Breakfast was just awful. However the staff were really nice and helpful. They do have a lovely terrace.