Holly House Bed & Breakfast

cool decoration , cute room , fantastic breakfast, helpful staff.

The host Ben was absolutely lovely. The location is superb for the station and the town centre. Reminded me of staying in my GrandMothers house. Very homely and quirky place.

Nothing I didn't like.

Liked or loved all of it. Quirky and unusual apartment (the Garden one). Quite comfortable, if a little small for three people, one of whom in our party is not a small person. Staff friendly and helpful and served us a lovely breakfast in our room. Holly House has good off-road parking and is super-handily placed for the town. Great for a one night stopover whilst visiting family nearby. I imagine the separate little patio area outside would be lovely in good weather.

The Garden apartment is long and narrow. The sleeping area for the third person is in the kitchen/living area. Probably better for two people rather than three to be honest although it would depend on their relative sizes! Having said that it was perfectly fine for one night and everything else is good or great.

I have looked at other reviews and do not understand the negative approach. We stayed in three rooms as a family. It feels sometimes that people feel it’s their job to point out the things that annoy them personally but really they are not that important. My lovely wife sometimes is a bit late with my breakfast and the wifi does not work well at home but these points are a one off are really not worth me giving her a 6/10. A balanced review is fair review. Ben in my opinion does everything he can to ensure you have a good stay and that’s worth 10 out of 10 in my books. From the moment we booked we loved the personal service. It’s quirky and Ben has a great sense of humour. The bed and breakfast (yes it is a b&b not the savoy hotel) is clean, character property with a great breakfast. If you want value and a nice place with some older but perfectly functional fittings this is your place. If not a premier inn will give you the sanitised non personalised corporate hotel room. Keep the good work up Ben.

Nothing

Our host (Ben I think....apologies) was great. Personable, friendly and cooks perfect bacon! The rooms are beautifully appointed and each is unique. I look forward to going back.

My only gripe was road noise which is not in the control of the establishment but I would probably request a room further back next time.