“we booked via expedia and grateful for the reduced price. Room was small, there were signs that it had been newly refurbished. the painting finish wasn’t the best, especially bathroom. there were dirty splashes on the wall and chipped paint around edges. the room , no 31 was on the main road and above the outdoor bar seating so was noisy and VERY warm . No AC. Maybe the current rating is acceptable. on arrival nail gun on reception desk and builders tools on the floor. all in all a bit...
“This was exactly what I was looking for—affordable accommodations, spacious, good natural light, and laundry capabilities. I wish I had a chance to use the gym.
I had been traveling in Ireland, England, and Scotland and I found places in this price range were usually tiny rooms with equally tiny bathrooms and sometimes without a window. This felt luxuriously large compared to some of those places. I love the desk and sitting space and the ability to open the patio doors for cool, fresh air....
“The Clevenden House is the perfect solution if you want to be near the university or town center, but want to be off the main street. It's quiet (except for rooms on alleyway where dumpsters are emptied in the morning, but that's brief). You don't need to go to the pub first if you get the code to the door and room number via the portal or email (all of that info is in reminder emails). You enter, go to room and key is on bed. Also nice to be able to leave your golf or hiking big bags in the...
“Alrighty, the place had charm. It’s a manor house that was built in the late 1800s. David, the owner, was an engaging and passionate host, but gave the impression that he couldn’t be bothered to go too much beyond the expected.
The room was charming! However, it’s an old building and it lacked modern amenities and the room was in an isolated part of the building.
If you like, staying in an historic house and being a bit off the beaten path, and this is a great place. I have no regrets but I...