This place used to be the Toby Carvery Hotel, and I had stayed here in 2009 and really liked it. The rooms were traditionally designed, and were well equiped with amenities, such as hair dryers, shampoo and shower gels. Also, as it was attached to the Carvery, there was a really good continental breakfast available.
However, upon my visit in November, i was disappointed to find out it had changed to a Travel Lodge.
The entrance was lit up by harsh bright lights which made it look like a clinic.
Going to the room, I was dismayed to find that the Lodge had stripped them out of any character they previously had.
The room was clean, but I had to ask for a hairdryer. They had no shower gels or shampoo, which was annoying as i try to travel as light as i can.
The only breakfast they serve is in the form of breakfast packs for £4.50, which contained juice, cereal yoghurt, fruit and croissant. The Carvery wasnt open and i werent a happy bunny!
The only plus side is the fact that its next to a Carvery and the Harvester is down the road. Oh, and its only a short distance to the station too. read more