The Old Deanery

Very quaint and the authentic setting. Staff are lovely and the food is exceptional. We had the taster menu and an evening stay and it was perfect.

I think the best way to describe The Old Deanery is 'a restaurant with rooms'. The staff were super friendly and helpful and accommodating. Though in an attic room, there were great views of the cathedral from both the small windows in the bedroom and shower room. The cathedral is literally on the other side of the road and The Old Deanery is perfectly located for the town/city. A 'superior room', it came with Molton Brown toiletries. The large towels are LARGE and soft. Very comfy sofa and chair. The homemade bread, pastries and crumpets for breakfast were delicious. A quirky reception room/lounge, stamped with the personality of the owners.

Room 9 is a little 'tired' and could do with a refresh soon, and there are old shelves stacked up on the top of the wardrobe. As a superior room, it was said to have both a bath and a shower (in the Booking dot com checklist) but only had a shower. (We didn't need or want a bath, so just pointing it our.) We stayed on a Wednesday night - when the kitchen was closed - so didn't feel the need for the taster-menu theme - a key feature of the dinners (when served) - to carry through to breakfast. The homemade bread, pastries, smoothy, etc. were delicious - as I've already said - but I'd have preferred a more relaxed, leisurely affair. Breakfast is a time to ease into the day!

The location, character and staff of this hotel were great! Our room overlooked the cathedral which was spectacular and not noisy at all with road or pedestrian noise. The room provided elements for every occasion and was well equipped. The continental element of the breakfast was delicious! If you sold your homemade granola and pain au chocolat, they'd sell like hotcakes!

The full English element was tasty but I feel it was over engineered. I left breakfast feeling very full and satisfied, even though I left half the cooked breakfast; the mushroom in particular gave me the heebie jeebies... Additionally, the room was ample and did the job nicely for one night, but could do with a little attention to detail on decoration. The whole building and location is stunning and enchanting, however I feel the rooms didn't reflect the grandeur and history it deserved.

Old and cosy

Nothing I didn’t like x

Location

Uncomfortable bed and very lumpy pillows. Shower sprayed the wall rather than spraying out, not enough lighting in the bedroom, desperately needed decorating, flaking paint, heated towel rail didn’t work so damp towels, carpet needed cleaning

The location and view are amazing. Peaceful, authentic property with great food and well stocked bar. Rooms and spacious and very comfortable.

Lovely historic building opposite the Minster. Very friendly staff. Very comfortable bed.

Some may find the stairs to the second floor challenging!