"We last stayed here sometime in the 1980s and it was a tad dismal: things have changed - a lot! Made very welcome by the reception staff, room quite small, but perfectly clean and well appointed, with a couple of cake morsel treats together with a hand written card to welcome us, which was a very nice touch. We were in the middle of heatwave, so it was a bonus to find a very efficient fan in the wardrobe: tea and coffee-making facilities and two bottles of water complete the set-up and were much appreciated. We ate in the Admirals' Bar, and the food was excellent, as were the hard-working, friendly and efficient staff. Breakfast was also excellent, once again served by friendly staff. Quite sad to leave after only one night and will almost certainly return next time we're in the area. Only one small downside, if you like a firm mattress, you may find these a little too soft, but we both slept extremely well."