The Inn On The Lake Hotel

“Relaxing short break in beautiful surroundings.”

Very welcoming staff, the rooms were clean and cleaned every day. All staff seemed friendly the breakfast staff were also attentive to our stay. We were able to take our dog, which was really handy, the staff were very good with pets, will be visiting again soon. I took my mum who really enjoyed th… more

Very welcoming staff, the rooms were clean and cleaned every day. All staff seemed friendly the breakfast staff were also attentive to our stay. We were able to take our dog, which was really handy, the staff were very good with pets, will be visiting again soon. I took my mum who really enjoyed the surrounding and comfort of the beds. Thank you for a lovely stay. We both felt the price was good value for money, especially as breakfast was included both nights.

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“Dated decor but the staff are lovely and location is spectacular”

A hidden gem and the perfect peaceful getaway I discovered The Inn on the Lake completely by chance. I was driving past, spotted the sign at the side of the road and decided to look it up there and then. On a complete spur of the moment decision, I booked an overnight stay – and I'm so glad I did. … more

A hidden gem and the perfect peaceful getaway I discovered The Inn on the Lake completely by chance. I was driving past, spotted the sign at the side of the road and decided to look it up there and then. On a complete spur of the moment decision, I booked an overnight stay – and I'm so glad I did. At just £102 for a double lake view room including breakfast, I thought the price was extremely reasonable. A friend booked too and brought her small dog along, which is where this hotel really shines. It is genuinely one of the most dog-friendly hotels I've ever visited. Not only do they offer dog-friendly rooms, but also dog afternoon teas and designated areas where dogs are welcome to sit alongside you in the restaurant and by the lake. It's incredibly refreshing to visit somewhere that truly welcomes your pet rather than merely tolerating them. The room décor is admittedly a little dated, but honestly, I found that added to its charm. At this price point, I was more than happy. There were a couple of things that could be improved though. The shower in my room was stuck on scalding hot, which I only discovered in the morning, so I mentioned it to reception when checking out. Also, if (as I suspect) a large proportion of guests are older visitors seeking a relaxing break, upgrading the televisions would make a huge difference. The TVs are tiny, almost laptop screen size and mounted high on the wall. I certainly wasn't going to be watching the football comfortably! Considering how inexpensive televisions are nowadays, it would be a relatively small investment that would significantly enhance the guest experience. Breakfast was lovely, particularly the ambience. We sat in the dog-friendly restaurant area and both staff and guests were incredibly friendly. Staff even took our orders at the table, meaning my friend didn't have to take her dog into the main restaurant area. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her continental breakfast. My vegetarian breakfast was adequate rather than exceptional. I wish I could say it was fabulous, but the vegetarian bacon consisted of one very small, quite hard piece and overall the portions were on the smaller side. That said, everything else was well cooked and tasty. The real star of this hotel, however, is the setting. The grounds are absolutely stunning. I spent a good three to four hours simply sitting by the lakes, watching ducks glide across the water and fish jumping in the sunshine. It was peaceful, calming and exactly what I didn't realise I needed. We also had bar food as we sat outside, a salad and a ploughman's, both delicious and very reasonably priced. Next time, I'll definitely book one of the patio rooms that lead directly onto the lake. Overall, I genuinely loved this hotel. It isn't trying to be a flashy five-star luxury resort, and that's exactly why it works. It's peaceful, welcoming, reasonably priced and full of charm. If you're looking for somewhere to completely switch off for a day or two, this place is absolutely perfect. 💚

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