The Talbot and Apartment

Website misleading. Kitchen shut for 23 hrs in the day. Staff and landlords otherwise very helpful.

Well…. The manager/host was a total dithering wreck. We soon were told that there was no breakfast even though breakfast was included in the price. The rooms were so out dated and needed attention everywhere. Paint flaking off walls, mould on the window sills. We were then advised that there really was no evening meal as there had been a family party ( their family) and he wanted to leave at 7pm, and didn’t want to turn the friers on. The barmaid ordered us a Chinese locally which was nice for the price. The landlord was still there when we went to bed at 10pm. Very disappointed and would not recommend anyone else staying there.

The property is beautiful and well kept, beautiful location. No much eating options, you need a car to drive around

Hotel is seriously dated, bathroom had mould and was generally not clean. No easily accessible power outlets and tv bolted flat to the wall so it couldn’t be comfortably watched from the bed. Had to struggle with three separate blinds on the window - felt like I’d had an arm workout by the time I’d finished! - didn’t block out the light or the draft. Cups were dirty and chipped. The keyring is so ridiculously large you can’t fit it in a pocket - I know they need to try and stop people forgetting to leave them when they check out (I had to just dump it on the bar as nobody was around) but it was almost as big as the to remote! Doesn’t serve breakfast but this is not mentioned anywhere on the write up, hotel’s website or during communications or check in - it’s only mentioned on a notice on the wall in the room. The suggested cafe is a good 20mins walk away at a nearby school! Dinner is only available between 6-7pm (again, this is not communicated) and there’s only two options for vegetarians - a £13.00 lasagne or £5.00 soup. I opted for the “home cooked” soup which turned out to be packet soup they’d just added water to - bright yellow with about 3 tiny chunks of rehydrated carrot. One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed in If I’d been booked for more than one night I would’ve cancelled the rest

Poor over priced food and drinks. Rooms are noisy and dirty. Very u loved. Very ran down. Unhelpful staff and owners. Stayed when traveling with work. Room I was given must have been above the cellar as the noise of the coolers etc kept me awake all night. When asked if I could be moved I was told no as they were full. ( no apology). When speaking to another member of staff they told me I was the only guest. Room was dusty and very u loved. Furniture is damaged and old and not fit for purpose. Bathrooms was very stained and patches of mould in and around bath/shower

A last minute booking when needing somewhere to stay travelling from North Norfolk for a friends memorial. Fabulous response via email and phone from landlady Teresa and did all she could to help us We booked the apartment as we were travelling with our black lab Arriving late afternoon the lovely barmaid who I think was called Ellie (sorry if I got that wrong) however she was so friendly showed us to our room orientated us to the accommodation and local area, even asking if we were ok with our bags. Nothing was too much trouble during our stay We were made to feel so welcome by the landlord and landlady their staff, family and locals. The accommodation was lovely and clean and well serviced with added extras such as tea / coffee/ hot chocolate/ biscuits / small cartons of milk / toiletries. For breakfast we visited the beautiful village shop where he bakes his own bed and cooks fresh sausage and bacon We had an extremely pleasant stay, some lovely walks with well sign posted footpaths. Thank you to Teresa and Dean and everyone we met, we will be back. The negative reviews really are not deserved