Nearing the end of a very hard week taking due diligence to ensure that I could remit my fathers remains back to Canada, I opted to head towards the Manchester airport a day early. I had read that the trains were to strike heavily on the following day and did not want any part of missing my flight.
I spent 9 hours fighting the trains with their random strikes, and arrived at a chain hotel that I had reserved a room at as it was walking distance to the airport come the morning. A half hour of arguing with the counter staff at the hotel, over my room that they had given away and had no replacement for, I went on expedia, and found Pymgate Lodge Hotel.
I booked and paid for a room immediately, and had to hail an uber to get there. once I arrived, staff was already at the door waiting and asking if they could help with my luggage. Check in was prompt and very efficient. I had a choice of rooms I could have taken, however I took the first room shown as I was very tired.
The following morning, I opted to pay a little extra, and had breakfast before check out. the Food was delicious, and all of it seemed as though it was locally sourced.
If I am ever to return that way, I will be returning to be a customer again. The lodge holds its own history and heritage well, and has many modern features that make the stay more comfortable. It is family run, and in todays society; I am a firm believer that "mom and pop" businesses should get more notice.
J.M.
Barrie ON Canada
Jun 8,23