Woodlands Hotel

View from upper floor room window over rear garden

My third time here and the prevailing feeling that the main concern of this hotel is events and not individual guests who stay. Offhand and busy staff with main attention on the current event, prepping or in action. The food is so-so, so avoid the brek. Once had a disctinctly wrong Eggs Benedict - sauce had split. A dinner once was OK, not special. But the setting is impressive and relaxing and the Reception can be pleasant and wecoming.

Friendly staff, lovely grounds

Attic room was far too warm, even with trying the air con and subsequently opening window. 2 flies and 2 ladybirds in room when I arrived, and no fridge. Tricky to sleep due to heat.

Lovely location, beautiful period property

Some areas of the property was tired looking and in need of refurbishing. The room heaters were turned up full and the room was very warm and stuffy, which didn’t explain the rationale for only 1 bath towel and 2 hand towels to save energy for 2 people sharing. The shampoo dispenser was broken, had to wash my hair with the body wash.

Shame to offer such a comfortable bed within thin walls and banging doors. Room 2 if one seeks a sleepless night and a migraine.

At this price point, one would expect a better level of maintenance. The staff are either absent or disinterested. Such a comfortable bed, all the better to lie awake in, such is the noise level in the corridors/room next door. The robes were old and unappealing- greyish white and well past their best. Peeling paint, doors that don’t open easily. Breakfast was fine when we worked out where we could sit amidst dirty tables, absent staff, lack of signage or direction. Sad coffee although the cooked breakfast was quite good. There is nothing else by way of yogurt or fruits or cold meats and cheeses or such like. This place could be an easy 10 - alas, without soundproofing, interested staff, basic maintenance and a suitable breakfast offering, it’s barely a 5.