Spurstow Holidays from £121

Clean room. Modern building.

bedroom tv was out of date so none of the apps worked. the tvs weren't tuned properly so most channels were missing. the internet seemed to be faulty so was connected via a different apartment. the connection was flaky, dropped out constantly. the kitchen amenities were basic, no cooking utensils. no soft lighting in living area only bright harsh kitchen lighting...had to use a lamp from bedroom, though no side table to put it on. windows are floor to ceiling and only roller blinds so you're either in blackout or a goldfish bowl . the window sills are metal, the building has no overhang, and windows are staggered so when it rained raindrops sounded like ball bearings hitting a steel tray, the sound seemed to amplify through the window frame by the bed, kept us awake half the night. batteries both tv remotes were dead, manager brought 2 other remotes, the batteries lasted five minutes and also died, had to buy our own. the listing for the flat suggested there was parking available, failed to mention the only parking was via another private company at £17 a night. flat itself is fine just needs a few basics fixing.

Room was fine but we were missing a hand towel and there was a hair in the bed

Really impressed and the mini bar was a nice treat

Will start with the negatives first. 1. Parking after I booked was £25 per night which you don't have to go with, opted for parking in Glebe Road for £21.60 for 3 days which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel, all amenities are within a 5 minute walk from the hotel so no need to drive anywhere. 2. Breakfast was nice but most of the options on the menu are with a £5 supplement added on top if you've already paid for B&B. 3. Spa facilities are not what you would expect for the price, consists of a swimming pool and a place to receive treatments nothing more, little disappointing if I'm honest. These are the only 3 negatives. Hotel very clean and the room we booked was very nice, staff were really friendly. We didn't have food in the hotel apart from breakfast so can not comment on this or drinks as we enjoyed the restaurants and bars within walking distance from the hotel, atmosphere around the area was brilliant. Already looking at booking our next stay and wouldn't hesitate staying at the Macdonald Old England again apart from the first three negatives hotel was really nice. Was a bit sceptical after reading some reviews but our experience was brilliant.