We went for the Groupon voucher offer of steak and lobster as neither my partner or I had ever tried lobster as felt it would be a good way to do it. We had a starter as part of the deal which was a fishcake and dressed salad, but when the main came out we realised it was more of a sharing platter and that the steak was unbelievably small. Fair enough it was a cheap deal, but if I was paying the full price for the meal, which is nearly £20, I wouldn't have been happy at all. The lobster was presented whole and the waiter kindly talked us through what to do and what to eat which was nice of them, but even so there is a tiny amount of meat in a lobster and with a small steak it didn't make for much of a meal. The platter came with a basket of chips and even with those we left fairly hungry. The restaurant was very airy and very cold, unfortunately it's that time of year where no one has the heating on but its not quite warm enough yet. Overall the service was excellent, they did look after us really well, and I don't know if we would have had more food if we hadn't gone on a voucher but either way there simple...
Read moreMy partner and I have stopped at the Blue Inn on several occasions and always found it to be immaculately clean. This time there seem to be New management and things have definitely taken a turn for the worse. Firstly we took our very well behaved westie and were told we would be charged extra even though the web site said dog friendly and there was nothing on the booking form about dogs or cost. 2ndly we know from previous experience getting into the shower can be a bit tricky as it is very slippy. This time there were rubber bath mats. . Great we thought.. . Wrong they don't stick and I fell , wrenching my arm getting into the shower. Thirdly. . There was Hair down the plug hole. Fourth on getting out my partner passed me a towel which when opened out had what looked like old blood stains on them!! All in all not happy. The stay used to include breakfast . Seemingly now it doesn't. Not sure we will stay again...
Read moreWe stayed here for 1 night whilst visiting family. We were happily surprised if I am honest. The rooms are basic but very clean, airy and have very comfortable beds with lovely clean linen. Good sized bathroom although no hand soap provided. Bath needs to have anti slip in it and possibly a hand rail as could be a hazard for an elderly guest. Nice fluffy clean towels. On the whole a nice pleasant room. Even though only single glazed and next to the expressway the room was quite sound proofed. The public areas are clean and tidy and staff very friendly. On booking out the staff were attentive asking how our stay was and although busy the chambermaid still had a smile and greeting for us. We didn't use the bar but did have a peek and it felt welcoming. I have always said that a hotel regardless of price should make a guest want to come back and this hotel did that. We will definitely use this hotel again when we...
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