Old Lamb Hotel

Rooms very basic, there is the volunteer for food. However very handy as it's pretty much the only place in theale

5 months ago · via Google

Budget price, great location, bit old. So the reviews for The Old Lamb vary and for good reason, its a really hard one to hate but also hard to love. With some effort this place could be 5/5 The accommodation block is behind the beautiful thatched inn and is very 'motel' esque. I booked a single room which was exactly that, a small room equipped with a front door (to the car park), window, excellent radiator, small table, kettle etc and small TV. There was free WiFi and a surprisingly large if dated en-suite. Ideal for solo travellers. The decor is old. The duvet cover a bit more 'nan's house' than hotel and the carpet has seen better days. But, those of us just looking for a place to sleep whilst working away from home generally don't care about the wallpaper or art on the walls. The bathroom was dusty, the wooden towel rail and soap dish really need replacing and the shower head had lost its metallic finish. The toilet was clean and the shower and sink on par with most other budget hotels in terms of cleanliness. I think this area has generally hard water and that was evident here. I had no issues with the hot water from the shower (which others have complained about) the water pressure was also fine. The bed was comfortable and I had a reasonable quality sleep. The rooms aren't particularly well sound proofed but the other guests weren't noisy and the person practicing guitar in an adjacent room was actually quite pleasant to listen to! I didn't try breakfast as I had to be at an early appointment which was a real shame as the restaurant inside the inn looked lovely as did the sausages I could see coming from the kitchen. For the money The Old Lamb is ridiculously good value, but I'd rather they charge for breakfast and invest in the rooms a little more instead. I'd like to say I'd stay again, and I might, but only if they ask the cleaner to give the bathrooms a better scrub down and buy some new bed linen. Overall it's worth a try versus a Travelodge (at the same price and minus breakfast) not the worst place I've stayed, but lots of room for improvement. 4/5 based on value for money, location, parking and staff.

a year ago · via Google

Rooms are very small as is bathroom. Bed was comfy enough but has to be a small double to fit in room. Bedside lights directly above pillows so hit my head on them a dozen times. Was nice and warm in midwinter from 5 pm till 10.30 but then heating goes off and room is very cold for rest of night till 6 am then off again about 10 till later in afternoon. Breakfast was very nice served by nice lady which offset slightly miserable male manager who is don't think wants to be there. For a single night stopover not too expensive was OK but wouldn't want you stay more than 1 night

3 years ago · via Google

Very small single room, with en-suite, but had everything I needed, and was very clean, with comfortable bedding, towels, mirror, tea-making facilities, and full English breakfast included. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It felt secure, and my car was parked right outside my room. Perfect location for my needs, close to M4 and also IKEA. Value for money.

2 years ago · via Google