This is a bit of a run down former Manor House. I got to my room in the neighbouring building after being spanked for £5 to park, accompanied by a completely illogical excuse for the charges. (Apparently it’s to stop locals filling the car park, but they already require registration of number plates and fine transgressors, so if that doesn’t keep spaces available I don’t see how £5 will.)
Dorgard device in corridor was beeping due to a low battery, they already knew about this when I phoned down as I could hear it from my bed. Despite it being a non-essential fire safety device (I know of what I speak) and a very easy fix, single screw to remove battery, they said they couldn’t do anything. So I unpacked and got ready for bed, whilst watching the terrible to signal. They then opted to come to my room and offer a swap, labelled an “upgrade”.
I got dressed and crossed to the main building, climbed to the second floor and the new key card wouldn’t work! Back down and another apology that room 14 needs the key issued as 50-something.
When I finally got to my room the curtains were hanging on by a thread, bathroom was dated and floor was squeaky and uneven.
Breakfast was rubbish. Bacon and sausages were inedible and tough. Coffee was stale and tepid.