Two night stay Friday/Saturday , booked online, easily accessible in lovely grounds. A get away for two nights but not far too travel. Reception staff were good n helpful, asked if newspapers were required and it was an easy sign in to the hotel, ample parking outside. Room was in forest wing, ground floor, lovely large room with plenty of cupboard space,hangars, drawer each side of bed which was spacious n comfy. Room was clean, carpet lovely, two easy chairs and coffee table,television no did player complimentary water. Nice doors leading out onto a balcony with nice view , room was warm n cosy. Bathrobes and towels supplied for anyone wishing to use pool,sauna and jacuzzi. There is no safe in the room ,valuables could be lodged at reception with a recent for same issued.
Breakfast and dinner were very good, advisable to book beforehand or on arrival at reception as they have potential for large parties to be dining, EG golfing groups,family groups , however we were seated in a nice location which we were informed we had to use during our visit at breakfast etc so it was lovely with view of grounds towards golf course. Pool etc was very nice and when we used it no one else was there so hour and a half stress free relaxation, though obviously at other times we did see others using it, small but perfectly fine sauna, small gym one treadmill ,cross trainer bike and changing rooms clean well looked after. The hotel I have read on some reviews quoted as being dated but it is an old house but it's for me lovely inside.
Lounges with high ceilings ,decor interesting ,clean carpets, coal fire in one lounge.
There was also a room with full size snooker table and downstairs from reception a pool table, ( pound from reception to use that) all other equipment from reception for snooker. The conservatory which also housed the bar was nice although could be a bit on the cool side, bar staff very friendly n helpful , also staff served you at your table if you were in lounge and although not overly busy were always checking if you required anything to drink or eat.
One small gripe was that on the Saturday afternoon a golfing party turned up in lounge and as the rugby was on that afternoon were looking to get a television brought in as no TVs in either lounge, as we were the only other two people in that lounge they did add if we minded, an unfair question to be asked, and although they had been told by bar staff no, they went to reception and a member of staff approached us with same question re television, we felt we couldn't really say no , so as I wasn't there to be watching television we left and sat in conservatory which was cool ,not warm, so luckily a couple of seats were available in the other Lounge so we trooped back through there. A television duly placed on window sill, I have to say one or two other couples there for afternoon tea went in and came back out when they saw the golfers in a semi circle round the tv.
In the dining room our stay was made even better by the lady who served us during our dinners and also one breakfast time, Janet a local from Gatehouse waited on our table and was hard working, very pleasant and made us smile n looked after us well.
Check out was simple , newspapers were delivered as asked the wine was good, the food was good,
On the Sunday after we checked out as it was Mother's Day we had a party booked for afternoon tea, party of 6 , the tea or coffee plus sandwiched n cakes was really good,very enjoyable and again staff so helpful so that was a great way to finish off our stay,
All in all a good two night stay and as its not that far away we will be returning in the future, although it's near its far enough and in a lovely countryside location with walks.
