Bennetts Hotel

The hotel had come under new ownership shortly before we visited. The owner and staff are Nepalese. Without exception they were friendly and helpful. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy although in need of a makeover which I'm sure will happen in time. We didn't have dinner in the restaurant as we arrived later in the evening although a fellow guest told us it was first class. We had breakfast the following morning, which isn't included in the room price, and were given one of the biggest and tastiest full English breakfasts that I've ever experienced, with unlimited tea/coffee, for £9.50. We were going to a funeral nearby which started at 11.45 and the staff were very laid back about us checking out which was very helpful. All in all, good value for money and I feel confident that the hotel will only improve over time under the new management.

I have stayed here in the past, but that was a few years ago. It appears to have changed hands unfortunately for the worst. The bed linen was clean, and I did stay the night. The stairs leading to the rooms are disgusting. It’s obvious they need cleaning. The room itself was large and had wallpaper peeling just near the window and over the couch. The TV was a hit and miss with the picture breaking up constantly in the bathroom you could see cobwebs on the pipes which was quite obvious, and you did not need to go looking for them. I had agreed breakfast for 07:00am, at four minutes to the gentleman turned up and requested I give him some time to setup. 14 minutes later, he emerged with a plate in his hand, I asked him what that was and I was informed it was my breakfast, given that no order had been taken and I’m the only one in the place. he told me this is their standard breakfast, (on the plate was one egg some beans, three sausages and two hashbrowns). I asked where’s the bacon, I got the same reply. This is our standard breakfast. I asked if I just wanted beans on toast and got the same reply. This is our standard breakfast. Anyway, got refund for my English breakfast

Pictures say a lot about our room. Big bed and if you like soft mattresses you’re in luck. Window left no handle so we could not close it. Day and night very loud because room faces main road with lots of cars 24/7 The shower starts dripping out if the blue No loo roll holder, no hair dryer, no tissues and no extra loo roll. Just soap in the container in the shower. When I saw the toilet I felt sick to my stomach. Unbelievable!!! If you like a cup of tea, bring your own tea bags. Hotels own bags are not wrapped. Just laying there for good how long. Tastes horrible. Good things: close to town, Asda and Tesco Lots of nice places to eat.