Forthay Bed and Breakfast

“Lovely old farmhouse B&B”

The host, Charles, was very friendly and the home had pieces from the 1600s. He cooked a tasty hot breakfast and we stayed in the room with the king‑size bed, with robes provided because our private bathroom was down the hall. The walls were thin, so we could hear the next room clearly, and the shower and sink in the bathroom needed a good scrub. We slept on a down mattress that was soft and dipped in the middle, which we didn’t like.

Stefanie·Il y a une semaine

“Warm hospitality”

I found the room really comfortable and the owner’s hospitality welcoming. As a lone female traveller I normally avoid rooms in houses I hadn’t realized were that type, so the lack of a lock on the door made me feel vulnerable at first. When guests arrived in the adjacent room I felt less isolated. It was a beautiful stay, but I wish the setup had been clearer in the details beforehand.

Kat·Il y a 2 semaines

The old building was beautiful and had character, a large lawned area with seating and a comfortable lounge. The house was a bit shabby, and the bedroom curtains fell down; we told the owner at breakfast and he apparently knew, fixing them with elastoplast. There was a small clothes rail in an alcove, but the room also had a large wardrobe full of the owner’s clothes, which felt slightly weird. It didn’t bother us, but the guttering in front of our window was hanging down. Old buildings need a lot of maintenance and TLC.

John·Il y a 2 semaines

“Good if you like to step back in time”

I booked a room here without knowing the area and the surroundings were lovely. The 17th‑century house sits in established gardens with trees, shrubs, and a large lawn. The parking area is tiny, but we had booked a spot beforehand and could park with another car. We were surprised to have to walk across grass to reach the door, but it was dry and caused no trouble. No dog poo was found, and the owner’s dogs were not loose. Inside, the owner showed us to a small cosy snug for registration and breakfast preferences, and he was very pleasant and friendly. He then led us to our room upstairs, the Deluxe King Room. The stairs are very steep, so anyone with mobility issues may find it unsuitable; I have difficulty with stairs but just about managed. The room was accessed through an old oak door that was a bit hard to close, but that’s expected in a 17th‑century house. The bathroom was a few steps down the landing, private and not shared, with a warped door that wouldn’t close but could be pushed open. It had a fair‑sized shower cubicle, plenty of piping hot water, and clean towels. There was no TV, which I understand given the thin walls that let noise travel. The room was spacious, had double glazing, and the floor was uneven and sloping—funny, but excusable for a 400‑year‑old building. A wardrobe was available, and extra bedding items were inside.

Byrne·Il y a 3 semaines

“Excellent”

Everything was perfect—nothing to complain about.

Penny·Il y a un mois