the staff were exceptional and a credit to the venue. the breakfast was out of this world.

place, really great staff, olde worlde bar and restaurant, brilliant food and breakfast

outside bar was fabulous for watching the women's euro

the bar and restaurant is a clean tidy place to eat and drink and the service is great, the staff do a

the bar and restaurant is lovely the service was outstanding very friendly but professional collum

wifi was erratic and top room with roof slope disappointing

the staff were so friendly and helpful - letting us check in early and offering free parking.

we had a bar meal outside in the evening which was lovely and very

friendly excellent staff. food was great. room lovely. parking available. location brilliant.

wifi could of been better

a lovely stay at the hotel all the staff were fabulous breakfast and restaurant meals excellent well

wifi connection was very poor - bare walls in the room drew attention to the cracks in the wall.

drinks at the bar were a little expensive

staff, nice breakfast taxi drivers were great

we chose this hotel because of the ev charging on site and on arrival it wasn't working and the hotel does not bear responsibility on

we also used the room phone and room service which was perfect

gripe was my daughter couldn t join me in the gym or jacuzzi

the hotel had interconnecting rooms which suited us perfectly with 2 small kids

i hope to bring my kids on a weekend

shame kids have limited time slot in the pool (but understandable if you have no kids).

lobby and bar with relaxation space was wonderful.

our beautiful room (big bath, great shower, comfortable bed, gorgeous design), the deli bar had a lovely ambiance with a great food and drinks menu, and the location was perfect for

stocked bar and snacks in room

cosy bar area

cruise stay, lovely place location and parking, the ev charger was a welcome unexpected benefit too, thoroughly delicious breakfast

early check in & didn't wait ling for food.

friendly and right in city centre plus a nice bar

very modern, lots to do in the bar area downstairs and enjoyed a free cocktail on arrival

location, the room and the late check out time.

delay getting our twin room ready (we asked for an early check in, if possible ) but resolved half an hour before actual check in time

great lounge area and made use of the well equipped little gym too

fully equipped kitchenette, paid laundry room and a small gym

location, staff, staff very helpful, car park close by, late check out as standard

the lounge/living room was a nice spot for relaxing in the evenings and the gym a nice add on

they kindly were able to let us have an early check in as we had to be at a wedding at a certain time

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love big room and bed and very relaxing .loved the pool and gym .staff were friendly

the gym & pool where well equipt & a welcome distraction for the evenings as i was on my own

were amazing big shout out to colin on breakfast duties and maeve on front desk they were the nicest most helpful people we have ever met

the gym was basic but had the things you needed to get a relatively decent workout in

bar area good martina is great

comfortable and in keeping with this 18th century hotel and the staff both on the desk an in the bar were

bar prices

very friendly and i even got an early check in

the hotel was kind enough to let us have late check out for no extra charge but did not end up needing it anyway

was blocked due to dirty laundry being stored in front of it, a lot of dirty laundry which was there for the entire time of

easy location from train station, staff very helpful, laundry onsite to use. breakfast was good.

room was overlooking 24h mcdonalds and kids shouting and cars doing wheelies

it was close to cruise dock and train station. had laundry, had the basics.

lovely self-service breakfast eat as much as you like. the area was kept very clean. free wi fi

staff are amazing and so helpful providing us with an early check in and late checkout

i am travelling with two kids, aged 10 and 2

fact the bar was open until 1

did not have breakfast but the staff where very helpful and friendly just had a coffee in reception would

the ibis budget across the parking lot has a laundry which we used

didn’t go in, too many people trying to have a dip with their kids

hotel and its location was great 10/10 the staff were all very friendly the food was lovely the spa and balcony were also lovely but we were unable to experience its full potential as it was just

the wifi was poor in our room

was superb, and the hotel was very well presented with a nice bar on the ground floor, and a nice restaurant with a terrace bar on the roof

bed is very comfy, good spa treatment, lovely meal and room service, warm and comfortable, good parking

john was a lovely welcoming host allowing me to store my luggage as i arrived early mid morning and also offered an early check in

bathroom design and lighting sorry to say that but it s a nightmare , my kids were afraid to use it at

at reception and in the bar area was excellent, eveeyone was friendly, smiling and helpful

happier bar in the evening

we never felt at ease waiting for them to pick us up as it was always rush rush to get buggy and kids into the car at the set down point

the room and view were amazing and the wifi service was very fast and good

great breakfast

breakfast was amazing, mrs chris loved the pastries

the breakfast tray delivered to the room was nicely presented with ample selection of food

if being very picky breakfast was delicious and well presented but perhaps a choice of breakfast cereal

this is a definite gem of a bed and breakfast that i would not hesitate to book again

friendly & helpful staff, outside space with playground for kids!

we stayed for 2 nights but the room service wasn t great, as in topping up the tea/milk etc, generally room wasn t tidied up

the food was amazing but took a long time which the kids struggled with a bit

room, spacious, nice small pool for kids, in middle of forest but with a pub/restaurant next door

great to have ev charger on site

good location and handy for the bar downstairs

the attaching bar was very cosy, we had a lovely few drinks in the beer garden and listening to the passing

jacqui was very accommodating to give us an early check in and also kept our bags after checkout so that we could collect them after the game

if you needed an early night you would be unable to sleep

nice bar with little beer garden outside

lovely little bar and tasty breakfast

perfect location restaurant just across the road with a little play area for the kids

quiet nights sleep and good breakfast

was thrilled that bar open all night , could get beverages all the time and breakfast very tasty

breakfast

breakfast in the bar was plentiful & cooked to order , dinner in the evening was also excellent by chef whose name i

shower was powerful and we also had a spa bath which was lovely

on top of that, we had room service so we was able to eat it in the comfort of our lovely spacious room with the dogs

the bar closed at 22:30 but that's only a small thing, we had a really great stay.

bathroom had his/ her sinks, a spa bath ( super ) & good quality toiletries/ white fluffy towels

check in/check out friendly staff great location for paultons park child friendly kids eat free room service efficient which made a long journey better as was not waiting around for

we arrived late and there was no restaurant or room service.

long wait at the bar when only 2 people in front of us, breakfast quality wasn t as expected

additional payment for parking. the fitness centre was really cramped.

very close to pepper pig world

staff were always happy and helpful and the breakfast was bang

spacious room and a good selection of drinks in the bar and there was a good band on .

well presented rooms, nice bar and restaurant.

the boss went out to local tesco at breakfast as they had a lot of demand for sandwiches the previous day and run out of gluten free

loved the room, the bathroom, the bed, the breakfast

no bar for a late evening drink

breakfast was great and there was even a little bar for pre dinner drinks

staff who were cleaning the rooms in the main hotel were all sitting in the hallway sorting the laundry (some of them on their phones

lovely big rooms well equipped kitchen , comfy beds big tv

a noisy family in the room above who let their kids run around till 11pm, not the hotels fault.a

location was stunning and the hotel restaurant / bar was excellent

point and also cleaning, but i did object to the hoovering being done during breakfast in the bar area near the food, a little off putting, but we still

bar area very clean and comfortable

excellent bar with real ale and guinness

the wall seems to be quite thin, can hear the noise from the next room and the bar closing/cleaning/moving chairs around

being able to have a late check out

funeral, i was seeing family as it was the day before the funeral and my husband went and played golf with some old work pals

calmness of the staff, always accommodating everyone, even when there are 20+ families with young kids ( peppa pig world visitors

breakfast was plentiful and items were replenished whenever they started to run out

breakfast was good my partner was very happy i would have preferred tomato instead of beans and a

balcony made such a huge difference with having two kids

the elegance and the breakfast

sleep i have had, breakfast had plenty of choice and food was top class, also plenty for the kids

and wedding on the day we arrived but this did not have any affect on the service in reception bar or restaurant

asked for some water as i had a kidney infection, room service lady when i told her about infection went to get me more water

breakfast was good especially as am vegetarian meals in the bar were lovely

pleasant helpful staff, good wifi signal. great jazz band entertainment in resteraunt.

the walk to the breakfast room from the hotel was fine when we went due to

no room service and the restaurant is in a building round the corner so you get wet if it s raining

ample car parking

breakfast was fantastic we didn’t ask for a quiet room though so not sure why that was mentioned

good breakfast selection

the superb spa facilities all included, and continuing to be available after checkout time

the spa and cinema were such added bonuses

with indoor pool, tasty breakfast of your choice, nice restaurant for dinner with 2 or 3 course menu, quite

friendly and helpful staff, from front of house to the bar staff

good steak meal on arrival and full english breakfast with everything included

hotel is a 10 min walk from paultons park, which was very convenient as we traveled with kids

lovely old hotel/pub, very querky and creaky, kids loveditsatmosphere.

the breakfast included in the room rate was also excellent, the hotel provided a nice range of options

room and spa facilities

was perfect and easy to find, however the ev chargers where constantly in use due to the gym

ev charging also available

breakfast was so so mushrooms from tins, why not to cook fresh ones

excellent evening meal and bar and very good breakfast menu

facilities were very good, swimming pool, bar and restaurant

the small swimming pool in the basement was a bonus & kids had a fab time

dinner we had definitely seemed to have been sitting which was disappointing and as it was room service, i expected hot plate and covers to keep things covered and warm but all were open and

although i didn't have breakfast myself, the kids loved it, as couldn't stop talking about how nice the sausages were for breakfast

the kids loved it

it has excellent facilities like spa, swimming pool and gym and hydrotherapy spa

limited car parking if arriving during the day

providing one small bar of soap for a three day stay for two persons smacked of penny pinching.

we are back next week and can t wait - this time we get to have breakfast

fantasy building in a great location with plenty of parking

nice outdoor area with bar and pizza bar

and bar staff really friendly and food was lovely

comfortable, lovely staff, cosy bar area, good breakfast, fantastic room!

the kids stayed home this trip, but this would be a great bonus to any hotel/pub if you're staying with

next to brockenhurst college so parents park in car park waiting for kids and generally a bit hectic at 9 and 4 but this is just a minor informative comment that

the bar has a limited choice, but operates on an honesty box, which reflects the trust that management

nice room,comfy bed,lovely breakfast,friendly helpful staff,well situated for all amenities.

breakfast was fantastic

breakfast was superb

staff helpful and friendly breakfast outstanding and location perfect

breakfast was lovely

bar had a extremely well stocked spirit collection

room with comfy bed, kids enjoyed own space in separate sleeping area

had thought that all our family would be sleeping in one room but in fact the kids had a separate room within our own little apartment which was much better than we expected

children’s portion very large a bit too much for kids

nice spa services

comfortable room, nice pool/gym area. restaurant ok.

hotel-fab amenities, also included a kids club which was great bonus

staff were excellent really friendly and helpful in the main reception area, bar and health centre

have been great to have some pancakes for the kids at breakfast

evening bar staff were friendly, bed was comfy

the room was above the bar and being friday night it was quite noisy again our fault for not checking

bar and outdoor seating on site

can hear noise from the bar late at night, but to be fair it is a pub and i stayed over a weekend

the noise from the bar below

the room has a lovely large bed, decent tv, fridge, room service, and free spa toiletries

gym, pool, sauna and steam rooms

staff at reception, and they were very attentive at breakfast

wifi was intermittent in the evening.

should open earlier for kids, especially when check out is 11am pool steps diseving inside pool i slipped with toddler in

hotel was very easy to get to with plenty of parking and a very warm friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere

very comfortable warm welcoming room and bed great nights sleep and great breakfast especially the one modified to my wife's tatse with no fuss at all

pretty rooms, friendly staff, good pub food, big parking, walking distance to a town centre with lots of places for a drink or

stopped serving food in bar at 5pm, though this is when i arrived and was hungry!

bar staff and table staff were all very friendly and

despite the central location and a bar on the ground floor, there was no noise at night; it s a pleasantly sleepy town

room a good size, bed very comfortable and wifi was good whilst breakfast was very limited being a vegan, what i was served was very

location right in the middle of romsey, breakfast was very good and good choice on menu

the location is perfect for exploring, comfy beds and, wow, a superb breakfast

after a hectic night out we sat with a couple friends in the bar for a quiet drink to unwind, the night staff were so friendly and helpfull

were very impressed with room and beds, and the gym, pool and spa was excellent, the staff were very helpful it was a very enjoyable

gym is excellent

spa didn't provide

great spa and lovely staff

continental and full english if you wanted, tea and coffee and selection of juices , enjoyable breakfast

nice friendly hotel what was really good they had a lot of staff to look after everyone the bar area was great that served really nice cocktails where you could relax and read the papers

we had drinks on both nights in the salt bar and were looked after by a super attentive friendly bar tender marino

the food was delicious - both dinner and breakfast

cocktails in the salt bar were excellent with plenty of choice

breakfast was very good and smiley staff were excellent

there isn t much parking.

very perfect reception, easy simple instructions, plenty of parking and great customer service

parking limited first come first served. however we managed ok

parking was tricky as the hotel car park is quite small but we managed to squeeze into a space each

enough car parking spaces in front of hotel

no room service menu available in the room which was the same case on my last visit.

room service

toiletries in the bathroom and a good room service menu

room service only available till 8 pm ;///

as were the bar staff

great location, friendly, relaxed hosts. super breakfast!

friendly owners, delicious breakfast

the breakfast was perfect every day - cooked to perfection

the breakfast was outstanding, the room was nice and comfortable

great breakfast. very comfy and big bed. lovely garden.

little guest house with a lovely bar central location staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast is in cafe next door which is

breakfast very good as was bar food

breakfast was excellent too

no wifi in the rooms, but none of the pubs in cowes have wifi in the rooms so...

spacious and very comfortable, good bar and good food

the lovely lady behind the bar was rushed off her feet which was great to see but we had to ask again for a towel and also we

clean, spacious modern room. plenty of parking. hot shower.

lovely location and plenty of parking

location, plenty of parking, warm welcome from staff - super meal in the pub in the evening

lunch time bar snacks very disappointing and took ages to arrive. bread dry snd limited choice

the rooms were above the pub i didn’t have to go through the bar to get in

1 room key allowed is ridiculous my wife ordered an irish coffee at the bar and it came as a shot of whiskey with black coffee, no cream wi-fi inadequate didn’t work in

location was great the bar and food excellent and the atmosphere was very happy i would stay there again the television in

raffaele, karen, joe and the lady at the bar (i didn’t get her name) did their best to help in a timely manner when i mentioned that i had

the anchor bar staff were exceptionally helpful and really lovely