A three-night stay that was disappointing from an accommodation perspective. Our “King-size” room was spacious but so very, very, tired. The bed was large and comfortable however the bedroom furniture was dated with missing and broken handles. The bathroom was separated from the bedroom by a short corridor that was permanently illuminated at night from the landing lights through a glass paneled door. The bathroom itself was not particularly clean and the shower was over the centre of the bath with an awful flapping curtain. Access to the shower was difficult due to the sloping end to the bath. There was no frosting on the bathroom window, so you had to pull down the blind when using the loo. Our wake-up call was at 07:30 when they switched on the kitchen extractor fans. Our group dined in on arrival night. The starters were excellent, the Whitebait to be envied, my Goat’s Cheese beautiful. The Main courses generally met with approval, the Vegetable Selection very tasty and the Slow Cooked Pork Belly a generous portion. Unfortunately, my Steak and Ale Pie was served with over-cooked French Fries (rather than proper chips) as was the extra portion as a side order requested by another of our party. Then, having literally just finished our meal we were being harried into ordering our breakfast!! I thought this practice had long gone except in an occasional Seaside B&B, but No, it continues here with seemingly no leeway. Breakfast portion control is very tight at this hotel, but I don’t think this is an acceptable practice nowadays. There’s no doubt the Proprietors work hard. Either one or both in evidence from breakfast through to the bar closing. The staff were friendly and cheery. The public rooms downstairs - Restaurant, Bars and Reception were quite warm and welcoming. The Hotel is set in a lovely village, ideal for a morning stroll and perfectly situated for Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall and the North Yorkshire Coastal Resorts. That said, the rooms are overpriced until they are seriously refurbished.
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