Number Twenty Five

It really pains me to write this,but as always,my reviews are absolutely 100% true. Having stayed here several times,the last time being 2022,we were expecting the same high standards.Unfortunately it was not.We had booked 2 rooms as we were 2 couples.As requested,we were in Room 4,a great room which had the large bay window,and was very spacious. The owner is a lovely lady,who is very friendly,and works hard,but she informed us that she does everything herself,which even in a small guest house,can be hard for 1 person. The difference from previous visits were the cleanliness of the room and the food at breakfast. I found it strange to be told when checking in that breakfast was served 09.00 promptly,as the owner started cooking it at 08.00. During our previous stays,breakfast was served between 07.30 - 10.00,and was cooked to order. The big difference this time was the quality in the food,and is the main reason some guests would not return,in my opinion.When the breakfast was served,we were told not to touch the plates as they were hot,and it was evident,the breakfast had been cooked,plated up,and left in the oven until 09.00.The tiny slice of bacon was the cheapest you would find,none of the quality back bacon the previous guys used.We were asked if we would be wanting black pudding again on our 2nd morning,because if we did,she would have to go and buy some.Due to feeling guilty,we all said no. There were only 1 other couple staying Friday night,and our group of 4 were the only ones Saturday night.It is not too difficult to have the required items for a breakfast. Also,the tea & coffee were a low quality and disgusting. The cleaning of the rooms was not very good,dust was evident everywhere,and mould in the shower. These negatives are easily rectified,even if a cleaner was employed for a few hours a day. This place used to be full,especially over bank holidays,but I can understand why we were the only ones there Saturday,and only 1 other couple on Friday. It used to be worth £80 a night per room,but unfortunately,it’s definitely not at the moment.

Stayed here for 2 nights. The host Chrissie only took over the guest house in October 2023 but what a fab job she is doing. From the moment we walked in she was so warm and welcoming. We had a lovely big room and bed which was spotlessly clean. It was in a great location between the south and central piers. We got a parking space on the driveway and a lovely big breakfast aswell. Thank you Chrissie for your hospitality, we'll be back.

Stayed here with previous owners Mark and Glenn.Booked this stay last year before they sold place. RIcky and his wife Zara the new owners kept all of Mark and Glen's bookings.They made us feel as welcome as old owners did.Helped us out with places to visit and to eat.Highly recommend staying here.Will be back next year