"What a fantastic location for a hotel. Once off the main road the atmosphere of the grounds and parking area are calm, tranquil and very pleasant. A wonderful place to stop. Walking into the hotel is like walking into a five star premises. A lovely warm welcome from the staff which continued through out our stay. Our room was excellent, the facilities were excellent (the swimming pool was closed :-(). The Bar and Restaurant were very inviting, professional, the drinks were well kept and the wine selection was brilliant. The pint of Boddingtons was like vinegar but the bar member of staff changed it immediately. The food in the restaurant was exception quality and good size portions. A very welcome break on our journey of 600 miles from Scotland. We would have stayed here again but within five days of our stay the price of our room had doubled due to school holidays starting. Otherwise 10/10 to Holiday Inn and THANK YOU to all the professional, friendly and courteous staff for a wonderful stay"