Tom B
18 de setembro de 2024
I used to frequent this beautiful abbey as a child and also later bring out some here for a lovely walk around the grounds. I also fished the large lake as a child, so once i found the wife had booked us a Medieval Banquet and a room to sleep a big night out off i was over the moon. Firstly the abbey is has been maintained perfectly and looks stunning, with great views everywhere you look. I especially liked the subtle lighting inside the building, giving the feel of old candle lit, reception and hallway. Old original furnishing and new replica period furniture relay sets the scene. You touch stone walls that have been here for hundreds of years, wood that has been hand carved, high vaulted ceilings and quite little snugs to sit and chill out with the odd haunting piano being played (on this occasion it was a guest). Well we did get a little lost trying to find the room, which was not in the original abbey but the Priory just across the cute garden and past the conservatory where they do the most amazing morning teas. To the room, i was expecting a modern room when i looked at the priory but it was superb, period, four poster bed, tapestry style materials, old world, clean bathroom, you get the vibe of being a lord and lady visiting the gentry on the estate. Bed was super comfy, we did not get the dressing gown or slippers in the rooms as advertised, but there was an iron and ironing board which is normally on request. As a bonus we attended the Medieval banquet and that was a blast, totally encourage you to book and stay the the night for a fantastic weekend, walk the gardens and the park, enjoy the fresh air, wildlife and activities.
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