Boys Hall

Excellent location, staff quality

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This is like a little oasis tucked away behind an international rail station - you can hear the odd train rumble but could otherwise be fooled that you were in the heart of the countryside. This very historic building and its setting is superb, with fantastic attention to detail in everything from the furnishings to the garden, which I could have wandered around for hours. The dinner was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful. I would definitely visit this hotel again.

My only gripe is that I couldn't get the coffee machine in our bedroom to work and nor could I manage to open the sealed bottle of milk, so I'd suggest having instant coffee and milk sachets available.

We spent a one night stay to meet up with relatives who live nearby and had a convivial lunch together. The gardens were looking lovely in the Spring sunshine. Without exception the staff were friendly and professional. Our room, Franklin, was comfortable but lacked a second easy chair. There was no TV which normally would be no problem but meant that an important sporting event was missed in the evening which was a shame. Overall an excellent venue.

Staff are amazing. Vivienne was brilliant. Great food, excellent Guinness and ever better wine.

Not much around the property