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Dashwood Manor has the perfect location. Both the ocean and Beacon Hill Park. On arrival We were unable to get into the property as having booked with an agent we were not given the code for the front door and after 4pm there were no Dashwood staff on duty. The out of hour's telephone number did not work. 40 mins later a fellow guest let us in and there in the lobby was an envelope with our name and keys . Zero staff after 4pm is a serious pitfall at this guesthouse. Any problems/ queries will remain unsolved or unanswered at least until the next morning. The breakfast staff were helpful and kind . It was NOT explained to us at the time of booking that there were no menu choices at breakfast. Sweet syrupy pancakes were not at one with my dietary requirements. I explained this to the staff and they immediately gave me alternatives for the rest of our stay . The grounds and interiors of this historic house are rundown. Dilapidated furniture, Guest directory in the bedroom has pages falling out, dirty bathroom blinds, hairs on the loo brush holder and the bedroom door took time to lock! The owners of this property- All Fortune Consulting LTD need to show leadership and to financially invest in this former Victorian beauty.

I was delighted with this place, starting with the check in, we arrived so late and they were there to help us so late at night, the house is divine, so charming with historic vibes. For breakfast they accomodated our food needs and the staff was very friendly offering recommendations and chatting with every guest. It was quiet, and the living room was the most comfortable to have tea or coffee, which was available anytime. I have no complaints at all, only good thins to say and I would definitely recommend it.

This place is a real step back in time with plenty of period features and furniture. I stayed in the attic room which had both a bedroom and separate seating area as well as a bathroom with an old fashioned standalone bath which was wonderful. They also had complimentary macarons in the room which was a lovely touch. Check in was not a good experience however as the place was locked up when we arrived with no instructions and it wasn't till I went next door to the adjoining hotel that I was advised that check in was actually there instead. This is something which should have been communicated in advance and the computer system also appeared very slow as it took a good 10 mins to get the keys. Maybe an old fashioned paper booking diary would have been quicker! There was breakfast included in the price and it was a lovely setting in one of the old dining rooms at the Inn. However it was styled like an afternoon tea and there wasn't much of it, more like small canapés than a hearty breakfast. I also managed to leave my coat behind in one of the many cupboards in the room and initially I was able to communicate by email and ascertain that they had the coat and could post it on for me which was great. However after this initial email exchange there was silence for a week with me not knowing if it had been sent and when it was likely to arrive. After lots of email requests and 2 phone calls along with some mis information someone did come back to me to say it had now been posted but it still took a further week for the coat to arrive at address I'd requested. I know it was my fault for leaving it behind but they need to work on their customer service as one email with a tracking number would have saved a lot of time and worry. Overall the Inn itself is an amazing experience if you like your history and it's in a perfect spot in between 2 harbour areas but I hope they can bring the service up to the same level.

upscale brewpub. Excellent choice of meals throughout the day. Beers are, for me, mostly just OK but generous tasting is available. I found my favourite for the day. Wines are available. Very pleasant atmosphere and views of the water.

Location is neutral, as there is not much around to see or eat. From the outside, it looks dated as well, but you'll be surprised once you step inside. It is exceptionally well-maintained and clean. Breakfast room even has a pool table for your enjoyment. If you have a car, this is a great place to stay.

The service at the front desk is very friendly. There are vending machines where you can buy snacks. The heating in the room is sufficient. The toilet and room are also clean. The transportation is also convenient. It is a 10-minute drive from downtown. The only downside is that no slippers are provided.