Holdfast Cottage Hotel

We had a lovely stay at the Holdfast Hotel. We booked the large downstairs double room with ensuite, a view and access to the back garden, and a living room area. It was absolutely beautiful, very relaxing and spacious for the two of us. It was great to be able to sit outside and have a coffee if we wanted to. The rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable. We slept well. It was so quiet and peaceful and we felt almost as if we were the only ones there which suited us perfectly. The breakfast area was pretty, especially the table next to the window. Breakfast was booked the night before and times were staggered, so it was not overly busy. There is no dinner option at the hotel currently (although I gather they are planning to offer this in the future) However, there is a pub just a very short walk away which serves lovely Indian food, so we went there on our first night. Our hostess was very helpful and welcoming. It was easy to miss the entrance to the hotel when we first arrived, as it is a narrow lane right next to the pub, surrounded by trees and bushes, but once you find it, it is a lovely driveway to the building with trees either side, which makes it feel hidden away in the countryside. We would definitely book the same room again if we come back to the area and I would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay in this beautiful part of the world.

The hotel is empty…. More like a ghost hotel . Booked it any it was nobody there.. They didn’t bother to let me know beforehand so I had to stay in front of the hotel for hours trying to sort the issue with booking… Never mind that I had to woke up about 3 am to travel and work through the day…. And when I get to the hotel…. It was empty! No contact was possible like phone or emails… no answer!!

The hotel is under new ownership, and Marina and Mark were very helpful and friendly and quickly resolved a minor problem which was not of their making. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. There is a lovely outside seating area in the garden which would be great to sit out with a drink from the bar. The Hotel is within easy walking distance of a pub, less than 100 or so yards away, which specialises in Indian food. We will definitely stay at the hotel again, next time we are in the area.