Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns

Lady at bar (hard worker, btw) took me round to mini reception to check me in in friendly fashion. Single room is a little bigger than many and the ensuite bathroom definitely so - a bath tub with shower over it was great to have (- this was one of this summer's heatwaves). Bedroom in particular could do with redecoration (- wallpaper old and in parts peeling). Room and corridor were very peaceful. I wasn't even really disturbed by the brewery delivery early Monday morning that the lady had warned me about. Extremely glad to have a desk fan, with three strength settings, in the room; even with that I was hot and restless in bed as my only top bedding was a warm duvet! I chose to eat in Sunday evening. I was disappointed by there being no pizza and the choice of only two vegan mains this particular Sunday evening, but I must say the barbecued cauliflower wings on (very varied and nutritious) salad was delicious. The two young gents at the bar at this time had a bit of (slightly cocky) attitude and were definitely not so friendly. Breakfast - vegan cooked breakfast - lacked excitement and was blandly prepared/presented. Over all, with coffee, juice etc., taste was no better than 'ok'. I appreciated early check-in and late check-out, for sure. I felt that, especially for Sherborne, I got value for money and generally acceptable internal surroundings. The exterior of the property is especially attractive and the location so convenient.

Me, my wife and daughter walked into town to watch some music in Pageant Gardens. We were planning to buy some food from one of the stalls in the Gardens but there were two problems.... 1. The prices were stupidly excessive. 2. Some stalls had run out of food. So we walked back to the Half Moon. The food is very acceptable for the price and the staff are always very friendly and helpful. Waiting times were not excessive either. Thank you team.