A quick one, or at least an attempt at a quick one…read more
I have to preface this by saying I don't really thin I'm a B&B type of person... I generally rent a flat somewhere if away for the weekend because you can often find one for about the same price as a hotel and I like having the freedom to have a late breakfast, have your own fridge, etc.
That said, I did enjoy my stay here... it has a great front garden, two accommodating and friendly owners, a great library, and a breakfast that can put you under it's so massive!
The place itself is a 15 minute straight shot (literally) into the city centre, and not a bad walk at all pending the weather... coming back it's more uphill, but not so extreme you couldn't do it if you wanted however.
If you like quirky places, and like the idea of a B&B, then I would say definitely give this place a go if the picture I've posted are intriguing... there's stuff to look at all over the place here, if items could talk I'm sure there would be lots of stories to tell. The library is a particular highlight if you're a reader... this isn't your normal B&B or hotel selection, there are all kinds of treasures waiting to be looked at and you can find yourself just lingering in the library room itself.
The garden was fantastic... a nice green space looking towards a church with a fountain by the entrance, my kinda place! I'm quite curious as to how summer is here, there was a bench but I wonder if you could have properly have tea outside, etc., they certainly have the space for it.
The breakfast was HUGE and far better than what you would get at a hotel, absolutely no contest there. I don't know how it would compare to other B&Bs, but the other guests were quite impressed so I imagine favourably. (After our first breakfast we actually and to downsize from the full english the second day, it was that big... but again, cooked really well.) Your cereals, juice, yoghurt, etc., were also on offer as well as fresh brewed proper tea which needed a strainer to catch the leaves. (The coffee also looked a cut above.) Another highlight are the marmalades made onsite from trees in their garden... a real treat to go with the toast.
The only downside for me I think would apply to most B&Bs really... I felt I had to be extra quiet (I'm a night owl by nature) and I enjoy having my own fridge to store a few Diet Cokes in, etc. That said, major points for having a small fan in the room without me having to request it, although I don't know how much this helps in the Summer of course.
The built in awkwardness of a B&B is why I have to give 4 stars personally, but for any B&B aficionados I can see this being a 5 star place... I would say check the pictures I uploaded this weekend and if it has piqued your interest it would be worth giving a go if in the area.