We stayed at The Old Store Guest House for two nights while attending Goodwood Revival. The…read morelocation was convenient, but unfortunately we had several issues.
The sprung mattresses were the worst we have ever experienced -- extremely soft and sinking deeply under our weight. I only weigh around 57 kg, so I was shocked by how much mine sank. My mum also found hers uncomfortable, while I developed significant back pain which affected our time at Goodwood and meant we had to cut both days short. We even considered buying inflatable mattresses, but it was too late in the evening.
I politely asked the owner if there was an alternative and understood they were fully booked. However, I found the response dismissive, focusing instead on the mattresses being "high quality" and the owner personally finding them comfortable.
Room 1 was also very noisy. Guests gathered to drink and talk directly outside our door, people were constantly coming and going, and toilets and showers elsewhere in the building were clearly audible from our beds, adding to the lack of sleep.
The bathroom was also disappointing. There appeared to be mould around several seals and fittings, the shower tray flexed noticeably underfoot and felt unstable, and the showerhead had significant limescale build-up, causing water to spray in different directions. There was also a recessed light directly above the shower with a large open cavity around the bulb, which we found concerning in such a wet area.
At around £500 for two nights, we were very disappointed with the overall standard and comfort. The lack of sleep and resulting back pain significantly affected a trip we had been looking forward to for a year. Based on our experience, if you still decide to book, I would definitely avoid Room 1.