Hartwood Hall by Greene King Inns

Check in is in the service area of the pub and the bar man was very polite and helpful. This was a v last minute booking and so didn’t have much options, with the inn only having one single room remaining. The room was v small with a single bed. Everything was very simple, and clean. However there was a distinct smell of mould when entering the room. And the mould was apparent in the bathroom. Amenities were also minimal. Not cheap (£80) so did expect a little more for something in this part of town/country.

A bit of a gem. Comfortable room, spotless, a really good night sleep as it was really quiet. There is road noise but not intrusive. Part of the greene king group and attached to the pub with the same name. My evening meal was gammon and was lovely, as was the price, excellent value.

The staff were all excellent, the food was tasty, and the location was perfect for my needs. It is an old building with very thick walls, and I so could not get data on my mobile. This didn't matter because the the wifi was free, fast, and easy to access. However, the room was tiny. There was a small wardrobe with a short hanging rail and one shelf. There were no drawers, and no where to put my suitcase. I had to push the bed back in order to sit at the desk. The window was small, and looked out onto a big hedge. This meant that the room was always quite dark, and I had to have the light on even during the day. The light wasn't very bright, but it was better than nothing. I imagine that their next big expenditures will be air conditioning and better plumbing. The shower was hot, but not powerful - especially in the mornings during peak use. There is no air conditioning, and the fan was ineffective. Even without covers it was too hot to get to sleep after hot days. I was unsatisfied, but the hotel said that I couldn't change rooms - even though the other single room(s?) were currently empty. I would have cancelled and gone elsewhere, but they had already put the cost of the full two weeks on my card. I was in room 7, which is sold as a single room but contains a double bed. I would not stay in that room again, but I would book one of the double or family rooms which are bigger.