Clonyard House Hotel

Booked 3 nights but checked out after 1 night. Room was in a very dated annexe with what seemed no insulation. Windows single glazed and covered in mould. Very tatty altogether. 2 out of 4 lights worked and one power point (none anywhere near the bed). Had to sleep in my dressing gown with a very old blanked on top of bed that I had found in the closet. Some friends staying found an old duvet in their wardrobe which they gave me (clean but old blood stains on it). It was so cold that I couldn't sleep. Shower over the bath was more like a dribble and it was difficult to wash my hair. Went to breakfast desperate for hot coffee. Room was cold and was given instant coffee which I would never dream of drinking. Breakfast I chose 2 poached eggs, a tomato and mushrooms, which smelt terrible and all served on a cold plate. My colleagues staying also had mushrooms which they couldn't eat. We made the decision to pack up and leave. Couldn't find owner as we saw him leave the premises but later he appeared in the car park as we were leaving. I raised my concerns but he didn't have much to say and never offered any of us a refund/part refund. Very disappointed and to be avoided.

First the good news, the breakfast was excellent, the food was well prepared and served with a smile. I’m afraid the rest isn’t good. From the outside the hotel looks great and even at the reception it’s good. But then you are taken into an annex for the bedrooms. Our room had flaking paint work and the shower was possibly the worst we have ever experienced, it was a hand held attachment over a bath. The grab handle was loose and there was no anti slip mat. There was shampoo and body lotion but no shower gel. The bedroom needed a complete redecoration. Evening meal was offered on our own in the cold conservatory or in the second part of the bar which was also cold. The fire was lit in the main part of the bar and the few tables beside the fire were occupied. We had the Thai green curry which was weird, it had potatoes and carrots in it and it was the consistency of soup. Not a meal we would repeat. The John Smiths Smoothflow was terrible. A shame really because the owner seems a nice guy but the place really needs a lot of money spent on it.

The staff were very attentive and the breakfast was quite delicious but this hotel needs a really good overhaul. The decor in the bedroom was very tired , we also had no hot water in the morning in the bathroom, so shaving was a no-go. The grounds are somewhat scruffy.

Relaxed dining in the conservatory with family. We had 4 different main courses and 4 different desserts. All were decent sized helpings and presented beautifully. The food was delicious, and was presented well. Enough choice for fussy eaters! Service was great with friendly bar staff. Good vale for money although the prices were higher than on the website (it needs updated) .

The restaurant is nice but.... don't ask for pork roast. It wasn't roasted. If it was there would have been crackling on it. It was tough, out if a packet maybe. The potatoes were not roasted either and we only had carrots and broccoli. No choice and my husband and I don't like broccoli. No mash and defrosted Yorkshire puddings. My sisters had scampi and beefburgers which looked OK. The prices were too much for so little and we won't be back.

The bedroom and bathroom were large as though it was a suite, the menu in the evening had a good selection, what we had was also good and at a reasonable cost, and was lovely, Would go back when in the area, another place that has character in a lovely setting