Richmond Hotel

Food was not even good to be nice. The Scottish owner was really cheerful but the wife who's a mauritian was not friendly at all, not even a HI, and the food was made and freezed. No flavoured, Roti was like Frisbee. Fish was so dry and tasteless. The owner said it himself, that the food was made by the mother in law before she traveled 3 weeks before we got there. So picture that. We had baby food. So disappointed. Whatever good feedback is here is obviously friends' feedback.

Checked in. Went to the room. Turned round and left saying goodbye to my £160 prepayment. That should say it all but I have to do 200 characters. The cobweb’s and dead spiders on the inside of the windows should give an indication of the standard.

We stayed here in April when there was still a sprinkling of snow. The outside of the building is stunning and the garden is interesting and pretty with peaceful spots to sit and relax. The hosts are very friendly and very helpful giving us tips for walks in the surrounding area. The hot tub was great after a day’s walking. As it was still during covid restrictions there was only one large table in the dining room so we ate our evening meal in the bar. The Mauritian food was delicious and there were plenty of options. Phil is a tremendous host, working really hard to give you a good stay as well as being fun and chatty. Inside the hotel the decor is quirky and connected to the healing aspect of the business eg. giant gongs and huge crystal singing bowls! The dining room where breakfast is eaten had an informal set up with a bar billiards table which we put to good use. There’s also an ingenious use of an old piano. The rooms (presumably) were re-fitted in the 70’s or 80’s which doesn’t compliment the grand Victorian style of the house but the hosts have done their best with these restrictions with cheerful colours and comfortable, cosy and spotlessly clean rooms. It’s a great place to visit, with friendly helpful hosts and delicious food.