The Highdown Inn

I have attempted to reply direct to the Highdown but the business card has the wrong email address so will have to complete your review. I often feel that comments on these sites can be unnecessarily harsh for the businesses concerned and I would hate to give the wrong impression.. This is the third time we have stayed at the Highdown, the second time in Room 2. Despite the images on the website this room has not been refurbished and, although very clean, is shabby. The bathroom has cracked tiles and a very weak, less than warm shower. The toilet has scale in it and the handle doesn't work properly. The cooked breakfast was good, although only one slice of toast. No one came to ask if we wanted more, Despite being mentioned on the menu no preserves were offered. All guests commented on this. Fresh fruit was on the side with a choice of cereals but, in the three days we were there the fruit was not replaced despite being very overripe and inedible. On one morning we and two other guests were squeezed onto two small tables right against the wall. When the third set of guests came in they unwittingly banged the door against my elbow. On the final morning we had a better table. I also didn't like that a dog was allowed to wander in and out of the dining room and kitchen.

Went for Sunday lunch. Quite disappointing. Hard non-crispy roast potatoes, a mush of vegetables thrown in one bowl together to share amongst 3 people. We had the beef which was clearly pre-packed. Gravy was thin and greasy and little tiny portions of horseradish sauce in paper cups. Not the best sadly. We didn’t complain as it was all edible just very disappointing.

Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special

We thought the Highdown Inn In was excellent. The room was good, and dinner in the evening was very good. Would recommend this hotel. Also reasonable cost not expensive.

It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.

We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!