Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered, and what are the details?

Yes, full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additionally, elevators are available, and accessible bathrooms are provided.

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

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Yellowscott Country Park and Dunfermline Abbey. It is approximately 18.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, with easy access to public transport.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline Hotel

Average nightly price at Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$65
March	$71
April	$86
May	$109
June	$128
July	$120
August	$140
September	$117
October	$96
November	$75
December	$73

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns is praised for friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a convenient location near the M90 with plenty of nearby dining and leisure options, offering solid value for short stays.

Rooms are basic and some feel dated, with recurring maintenance niggles such as weak or slow-draining showers, heating or window issues, and occasional road or car‑park noise. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many find rooms clean, but others mention dust, worn carpets, or lingering smells. Facilities are straightforward with ample parking and an attached pub used for check‑in; there is no elevator, and food feedback varies between good value meals and limited or lukewarm options. Expect a budget-friendly, practical stopover.

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Facilities

Attached pub/restaurant handles check‑in and offers on‑site dining; parking is easy and there are multiple eateries and entertainment options nearby. There is no elevator, and the pub check‑in can feel inconvenient when busy.

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Jenevieve

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place for the night. Well lit parking lot. Only hassle was check in at the restaurant next door but it wasn’t bad. No elevator.

8

David

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent

8

Timothy

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in took a while as reception was dealing with awkward customer on the phone. Room spacious and clean with ample power and usb points. Good shower. Reasonable menu although it seemed more limited than last year so when staying 4 nights this may be an issue. That being said plenty of other dining options within walking distance. Ample parking.

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Jennie

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly & helpful staff! More like a really nice motel than hotel overall (also considering the price for one night) but we slept well, the sheets and duvets were clean and there was a bath in the bathrooom. The restaurant/pub was quaint and charming, with very service minded, quick, social and kind staff. Offers traditional hotel breakfast between 7-11 in the mornings, and it was calm and nice around 9.30 when we ate ours. There's NO elevator, which is a bummer, and there's also full carpeting, which makes the wheels on luggage a bit harder to roll/pull - but definitely not impossible. Well located/situated hotel, close to bus stop so you can take a bus into Edinburgh for example. Located right next to a huge cinema and lots of restaurants and also a Starbucks across the streets if you want some coffee. The best thing here was the staff!

8

Seoknam

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel facilities were acceptable for the price. However, there was some noise from outside late at night, and the hotel lacked an elevator, which could be a bit inconvenient for travelers with heavy luggage.

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Michael

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good but the only downside was our room was on the 2nd floor so the stairs for my wife was a hsssle but the quality was good and the staff very helpful

10

Craig

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.

10

Pete

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You go to the restaurant/bar next door to check in. Good food but a bit strange to go to the other building first. Place was definitely not a five star, but once we got past the initial shock it turned out to be good for the price. No microwave or refrigerator. I would definitely stay there again to save money.

8

Vince

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great parking , lots of food options

10

Sandra

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

You need to check in at the pub and then walk to the next building for the rooms. There is No elevator. Location was great for dining options, beds were comfortable. Is a little bit noisy - the bathrooms are connected so you hear constant running water. The card is needed for the room lights to work, so make sure you request more than one.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent. Reports note dust, dirty or worn carpets, shower drainage issues, and occasional odors.

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Victoria

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was reasonably clean. It obviously hadn’t been used/cleaned recently as there was a light layer of dust over the kettle & hairdryer. I like that they offer a difffuser with the hairdryer. It was an okay location and clean & tidy enough that I would stay again. It was a little tired. But nothing problematic

10

Daniel

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable accommodation for stop off on journey

4

Brian

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed wasnt cleaned property and noise upstairs was terrible and bathroom was stained and holed with bugs in the bathroom beetles on bathroom floor

10

Soonil

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, fresh and modern rooms, quiet during the evenings. Good choice of food and drink, with the Sunday carvery being outstanding. Easy access to the M90 and parking excellent.

10

Austin

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room. Good facilities in and around this place too.

4

Aniello

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good position and parking. Great welcome from the employees at the pub in the afternoon. But we found a lot of hairs in the shower and some around the room, good temperature but not good cleaning, also the mugs for tea were dirty from previous usage. No lift. The waitress at the breakfast probably hates her job, was quite cold and served a very burned toast, at my request to change it the reply was simply that wasn't possible.

4

Nancy

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception desk is at the back of the restaurant next door and does not feel welcoming. The hotel itself feels sterile and strange as there there are no staff around. Room was clean but there was a wall being repaired so it made the room look shabby

10

Sandra

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.

6

Sean

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here last year and was happy with everything, however one year on and the hotel area has nose dived significantly. Windows don't close, the carpets are really dirty, the rooms have had repairs and then painted over with different coloured paint. The hotel area felt grubby. The pub/restaurant was decent enough, food and drink was reasonably priced. I wouldn't stop there again however.

10

Karolina

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, very clean room and bathroom, nice price. Walkable distance to the coffee shops etc. Very nice and friendly staff, also help you no matter what the time is - I was checking in late at night. Great communication while contacting the help line of the property. Definitely would stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with comfortable beds, though some feel dated and show maintenance issues (weak or high‑fixed showers, heating/AC quirks, broken window handles). Traffic or car‑park noise affects certain rooms.

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Eunice

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with good WIFI, good evening meal. Breakfast a little disappointing - no yogurt and flask of “hot water” for making your own coffee and tea was only lukewarm.

6

Paula

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was outdated, everything seemed very old, wouldn’t stay there again. In fact, out of 5 hotels I’ve stayed in the UK, this is the only one I wouldn’t go back to.

10

Denise

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was perfect and the local facilities were great however the noise from the cars into the night in the nearby car park was not so good. I would recommend the hotel but it is not quiet sometimes. Is there nothing you can do to restrict the car park being so noisy?

8

Erin

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't have breakfast but room was good, comfortable bed, could do with more coffee sachets and milk but over all good

8

Paul

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A pleasant enough almost motel-like hotel. I’d place it as above a travelodge, but below a Premier Inn. Had the usual lower end hotel room issues of some staining, dips in floor, lightly marked bedding etc, but overall decent value for what I paid. It did have a 4 star rating in the booking portal, but it would be a comfortable 3 star at best. Never used the adjacent bar/restaurant facilities apart from checking in, but they looked standard for the type of establishment. Handily positioned, and reasonably priced, it was perfect for what I needed it for.

6

danny

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom and bedroom doors were hard to open and close. When using the washroom at night the sound of moving the doors would probably l’y wake other tenants. The doors need to be sanded down.

10

Jay

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed here was very comfortable and much better than numerous Travelodges we've stayed in recently. Despite it being a twin turned into a double the join wasn't very noticeable and the mattress was very comfortable. The only gripe for me was the shower head did look aged and the drain in the wet room didn't clear the floor quickly enough so you're stood in 2inches of water by the time you've finished but grab bars in all the right places. As a wheelchair user I found everything very accessible and would stay again. You do need to go into the pub for check in and handing the key back. We didn't eat there but did plan to, maybe next time!

4

Scott

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was very poor the water was standing in the bottom of the shower and wouldn’t drain away correctly The beds was very uncomfortable overall it wasn’t very nice

6

Lisa

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here a few times. This time i arrived and checked No problem the guy was really friendly Arrived at my room to drop my case off. On arriving back I found the room was cold. Went to shut the window and noticed there was no handle on the window. So it didn’t shut fully. Also the air con unit (I think that’s what it is) just above the front door was making an awful noise the majority of the night.

10

Sandra

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

You need to check in at the pub and then walk to the next building for the rooms. There is No elevator. Location was great for dining options, beds were comfortable. Is a little bit noisy - the bathrooms are connected so you hear constant running water. The card is needed for the room lights to work, so make sure you request more than one.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with several shout‑outs to managers and team members. Some report slow or awkward check‑in via the busy pub, occasional unresponsiveness, or isolated issues like billing errors and late‑night disturbances.

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Nurul Aaina

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is really froendly

10

Rick

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable. The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery. It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.

10

Christopher

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and warm. Is was a very relaxing stay. There is only one downfall there is no longer a reception Which mean you have to check in at a very busy pub next door.

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Joan

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was fine, clean, comfortable. However they have charged me twice for the room & despite me speaking to night porter & leaving message the same day I departed, to contact me regarding the problem & not responded to email I am extremely disappointed & angry. In all the years I have used hotels.com I have never had this happen!!!

10

anthony

Apr 1, 2024

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The GREATEST part of my stay there was the manager JR. A great young man whom holds a great understanding of work ethics and customer service. If i didn't have other commitments I'd definitely stay a bit longer than i did.

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steve

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although advertised the hotel does not have Aircon. And unable to open the window as it was damaged The hotel itself is next door to the pub, thus there are no staff in the hotel itself. The staff did not want to know, and actively ignore any issues as they are too busy in the pub There appears be little or no maintenance in the hotel. There were two contractor groups who had been there for a couple of weeks and had complained daily about issues, but nothing had ever been done

8

Kurt

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Checkin was not convenient as has to go into restaurant and then wait for host. Process was quick once we had his attention.

10

John

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The whole staff at the sweet chestnut are total ambassadors to the chain , absolutely the most welcoming people I’ve ever encountered

10

Joshua

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice and overall clean room, clean sheets and comfortable bed. Staff were helpful and friendly.

2

Andrew

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE STAY. POLICE IN THE CORRIDOR OUTSIDE MY ROOM.AT 1.30AM WITH TWO EXTREMELY LOUD MEMBERS OF STAFF KNOCKING ON SOMEONES DOOR. I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP AND HAD A 8 SHIFT TO DO THEN A 3 HOUR DRIVE HOME. NEVER AGAIN

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Location

Convenient just off the M90 within a leisure/retail park, with easy access to Edinburgh by bus or train and plenty of places to eat. Some mention noise from the nearby car park or road.

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Ben

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient

10

Geoff

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel with easy access to the motorways

8

Jeff

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here to visit the Fringe. Good transport into City.. could have used park and ride but after weighing bus fares, drove to and from. The Hotel is convenient and has so much useful stuff in the area. Breakfast at the inn was great and well worth it. Will stay here again.

10

Ashleigh

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is surrounded by so many things to do and places to eat, easy to find and is very comfortable. Would stay here again!

10

Denise

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was perfect and the local facilities were great however the noise from the cars into the night in the nearby car park was not so good. I would recommend the hotel but it is not quiet sometimes. Is there nothing you can do to restrict the car park being so noisy?

10

Setsuko

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good location just passed forth road bridge, outside of Edinburgh. next to the pub, good dinner option. clean room, bath room and comfy bed.

8

David

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy to get into town good venues on the leisure park

8

Naomi

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was fantastic especially the lad who checked us in on Tue 6th Aug 2024. Plenty of places to eat in the surrounding areas. On little issue was cars beeping near one of local eateries.

8

Jodie

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfy and great price. Booked as a last minute option and was only used to sleep in, ticked every box. On par with holiday inn/travel lodge. Walls a little thin so you can hear people going along the corridor, but for the price point it’s perfect. Great location to get to Edinburgh quickly, and plenty of good options around it.

10

Craig

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.

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Dining

On‑site pub and carvery are popular with many, and cooked breakfasts are praised at times. Experiences vary, with others finding limited continental options, missing items, or food served cold or reheated.

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Diana

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

THE adjacent restaurant bar was wonderful

8

David

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent

8

Gordon

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent price, excellent staff and good rooms , continental breakfast limited for the price though.

8

Charles

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good for price but food was not so good had ordered carvery but when we went to the counter the food was cold and no mash no cauliflower cheese . Chef said they had been very busy .

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kelvin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had continental 3 days but no marmalade on menu or fresh fruit for 2 of the days. Green tea is not a lot to ask for.

10

Soonil

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, fresh and modern rooms, quiet during the evenings. Good choice of food and drink, with the Sunday carvery being outstanding. Easy access to the M90 and parking excellent.

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Rick

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable. The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery. It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.

4

Andrew

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in in the evening and staff were helpful. Room was basic, which was expected. I did seem to have a problem with my key, but the bar and reception staff were really helpful to resolve. The Aircon in the room seemed to only produce heat (minimum temp 22 degrees Celsius), which made the room very stuffy. Opening the window was the only way to cool the room, but being close to a busy dual carriageway, road noise was then a bit load. At breakfast, there was only 1 staff member around for serving people, who definitely didn't want to be there and customers seemed to be a massive inconvenience for her. There were items unavailable and the breakfast overall just seemed to have a hostile and negative atmosphere. Avocado on toast with eggs was nice, the pancakes were a rip off (3 measly small pancakes with some mushed frozen berry thing on them). Overall, room and breakfast was a bit expensive for what it was, we did sleep okay, but breakfast was a huge let down, and worse still, I saw that we could have got a significant discount on breakfast if we'd have booked it with the room, which was not an option on Expedia.

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Sandra

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.

8

Simon

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and did the job for £50 per night. Only slight negatives…there was only one set of towels for a twin room (fatherland teenage son booked), kitchen had limited food options due to kitchen issues (thankfully plenty of places to eat in the immediate vicinity. Just one more little point…at check out, was not asked if everything was ok.

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1 $57	2 $69	3 $89	4 $88	5 $66	6 $80	7 $103
8 $62	9 $76	10 $103	11 $106	12 $71	13 $79	14 $111
15 $59	16 $76	17 $97	18 $99	19 $73	20 $94	21 $120
22 $61	23 $74	24 $93	25 $97	26 $70	27 $81	28 $109
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