Failford Vacations from $196

Booked this hotel for 2 nights based on the room pictures. Then I saw the exterior picture! Arrived late afternoon, driving along a tatty driveway, into an almost empty carpark that looked more like waste ground with an abandoned car in the corner. The hotel looked derelict. What I assume might have been a swimming pool building looked filthy. Inside the foyer and reception were amazing. My room was just like in the pictures. A little bit dusty, a little bit worn. But it felt like being in some kind of surreal experience. When I went out for the evening and came back, reception was deserted. Ditto the next day. I don't know if this is in the middle of a refurbishment or what. And no wifi in the rooms. I think you could "plug in" to the internet, but no wifi on the 6th floor.

A bit noisy: street, guests coming in late, thin walls

Everything was great , much better then expected

The staff were super friendly. I arrived really early and they let me work from the breakfast lounge while I waited for my room to be ready. They also let me check in early which I didnt even request but am so grateful for.

Fantastic property, staff are equally fantastic. Realky top quality all round.