Grimscote Manor Hotel

The room and bathroom were nicely, and by the looks of it recently, furnished although fittings were a bit cheap and wobbly. Staff were all friendly, cheerful and attentive.

This hotel seems to be undecided on what it is. There are the occasional flourishes which you'd find in a nice boutique hotel. There are also areas which I've not seen in a hotel since the 80's : Best of Tom Jones music in the restaurant, chintz decorations, no air conditioning, glum furnishings in the bar and lounge. I was also a bit shocked to see fire doors wedged open, clutter everywhere and a notice on reception saying that abuse to staff won't be tolerated (Of course it won't but does it happen so frequently you have to remind every guest?!?!). All-in-all, a place to avoid and the owners should probably decide whether they want to be a cheap hotel (in which case go and visit a recently refurbished Holiday Inn Express which hit this mark perfectly) or become a boutique hotel (in which case go and visit a nice one and see the level you actually need to hit).