The breakfast was excellent - as long as you liked the full English - couldn't fault it. The cereal options were a bit basic - cornflakes or Weetabix, we didn't use these so couldn't comment further as to whether we could state a preference for anything else. Breakfast, was hot, fresh and had a ready supply of toast. The staff were very friendly. John (the owner?), as other people have stated in the comments could seem a bit terse/abrupt, but I didn't have a problem with his manner - once you knew what to expect and took him as you found him, he was a lovely man and was happy to help. I asked for an additional pillow and found we all had one by the time we got back that evening. The room was, rustic/quirky. I personally didn't have a problem with it and would be happy to stay again - it all depends on your expectations, some people may find it too basic, but I thought it was fine. The bed was very comfortable, plenty of space in the room and lots of storage in our room: a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a three drawer bedside table - more than when I've stayed at 4 star hotels! Close to beach and high street and other attractions to just a short drive away. The car-park was also a bonus!

The shower wasn't very powerful and not too stable - usable, but could have been better.

A good well presented English breakfast plenty of coffee. A good location easy reach to the beach plenty of shops and restaurants.

Only problem was the door to shower which didn't open enough even though there was room for adjustment.

John was an incredibly gracious and attentive host. I fell asleep to the sound of waves and woke to the sound of chirping birds. what a hidden gem! breakfast was filling and delicious. this is a basic but comfortable and good value hotel and we will be staying there again in the future. location was also perfect near downtown Sandown and the beach.

Excellent breakfast nicely presented - staff very friendly and efficient - very obliging - grandson loved the eggs !

Nothing not to like - exactly the opposite in fact. Tired children offered very welcome ice lolly on arrival and the fish in the entrance hall provided lots of interest to us all - Nanny and 3 grandchildren 10,3,6 years of age. Spacious bedrooms and run of the house and great garden with trampoline - indoor skittles and chess also. Fabulous shower and comfortable clean beds and plenty of towels etc. Very pleasant and informative host - a real pleasure all round. Very close to lovely beach and good shopping and bus service.

John the owner of hotel very helpful and friendly (our tv in room didn’t have remote control so he went and bought and had installed a new tv the following morning). cooked breakfast was right portion size and cooked well. hotel lounge/tv room great! in rear garden there is x2 person swing chair and large trampoline which my son used everyday and made friends with other children staying at hotel. always had a parking space in hotel car park and John would move his vehicle if needed. sandy beach, restaurants, shops, amusement pier all within 5-10min walk

the decor throughout, room facilities and furniture needs updating. communal staircases and room carpets to be replaced.

Was just up the road from all the entertainment in town, breakfast was spot on, staff we're very helpful and happy to help, nice location had sea view room. Come and go when you want and parking on site.

The staff were really lovely and welcoming, the room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious

Friendly staff treated us like family rather than clients

Limited but understandable bar options. No covered smoking area or ashtray.

homly accomadation

nothing really

Good location nice breakfast and parking.