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“3rd class unless you upgrade”

written by Yetanothersmith on 09/04/2012

The hotel itself is stunning, but unless your upgrading you’re better off in 'Lennys' favourite chain of hotels. Buyagift customers are allocated the Woodland lodge by default, this is nothing more than accommodation for students on training courses and have 4'6" beds squeezed into an 8' space, mind your head on the drawer units when you try and sleep on the over-squeaky beds. Not recommended for those who don’t like to advertise whatever activity’s they are taking part in. The shower lacks any power so watch you don’t get cold. Mind, the entrance to the cell block gives you clue, yes that is the front door! Better to stay else ware and go for afternoon tea giving you a chance to look at the splendid main building and get that good night’s sleep.
The rest is up to scratch and the staff are well trained and friendly, the food is very good but the plates leave the chef little room to make it eye catching. It would be a good idea to hide that horrendously ugly conference block you see first as you travel up the drive, the contrast is comparable to the royalists vs the parliamentarians. What were you thinking?
I would recommend a trip to Lincoln, the castle with its jail, the cathedral and surrounding area is delightful and the steep hill is just that, however there are several coffee shops to help on the way up.