Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

Had a very pleasant stay. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. A shout out for Mike and Leah in the restaurant they were very kind helpful and attentive. A bonus was the Tesla charging station in the carpark made the onward journey so much easier. All round a great experience. Highly recommend.

It’s more of a 3 star resort than 4 star. None of the rooms have aircon. They provide a tower fan and a heater. It’s not enough, I barely slept during these hot summer nights. You can’t open the window because it doesn’t open all the way for safety. I paid £219 for an average room. I’ve paid less for better rooms with more facilities. Location is middle of nowhere but the resort has plenty of facilities which families would enjoy. I expected a bit more class with this hotel resort but it wasn’t that. It’s definitely more for family and people into golf. Breakfast is full buffet, ironically the like families sat nearby each other and the quiet couples (us) were seated far away on the other side of the restaurant. I did find that the official website offers better prices compared to booking.com. My standard room was £210 and they were offering a penthouse for £180.

This is the most expensive, lower-mid-range hotel I’ve been to. The food is well below par and way too pricey for the quality (or lack thereof). It’s decorated like someone went of a shopping spree to The Range and it doesn’t feel luxurious or homely. The reception staff, well one of them, was miserable and unhelpful. The younger staff were much better. It seems to appeal to people with some money / some credit cards, with little taste and lower standards than most. I wouldn’t recommend.