On arrival, upgraded for free to a room with a lake view, so on the quiet side of this hotel. Room was actually a big family room with a double bed and 2 bunk beds. Very comfy bed, good views, decent facilities. Staff friendly and polite and everything worked as it should. If you think 1970s/80s, you will capture the essence of this hotel; very little is new or cutting edge, but what there is is clean and functional. Generally it has a worn weary feel at times, but still retains some charm-we loved it. Breakfast was good, tasty and plentiful with lots of choice. For the price, this place is superb value.

Nothing really- just that 70s vibe, which we liked but which some people may not like.

Check-in was quick and easy. Although we walked up the stairs to the room, there is a lift available. The room itself was standard but very comfortable and clean. We booked a room with the view of the lake, which was lovely to see as we walked in. The bathroom was big with a shower at the far end. Tea and coffee available in room with a small kettle. Good seating area in the bar where you could order a meal. Plenty of variety on the menu and we liked the idea of the chefs special dish of the day. Although this hotel sits on the A2, our room was quiet and the bed was very comfortable. All the staff we met were friendly and professional.

I have seen comments that the rooms need updating, which in some ways is true,but not the end of the world. Look beyond the decoration and you have yourself a nice little comfortable retreat for a few days stay.

The staff were very helpful. especially as to get to the property was hindered by a road closure sign that after going up and down the A2 twice and eventually calling the hotel found I could ignore it - so having got to the hotel the staff couldn't be more helpful the view of the lake was only disappointing as it was a grey day I can imagine how great it is in the summer great views for a wedding reception

Disappointed by the size of towels but being 6' 6" it is not surprising - But the food was good and breakfast was very good as it was cooked to order and not on a hotplate going cold as some places I have stayed before

It was very clean and tidy, the rooms are a great size, the bar, reception and outside was always clean and tidy. The food and drinks, although being a hotel, were very reasonably priced, great quality and very good portions. There was a good variety of choice for all and service was very good. Love the headboard with the hotel name on it!

Only thing we were slightly disappointed with was that was advertised, was the lake and restaurant. The lake was cordoned off as was private land so couldn’t have a nice walk around it and the restaurant was only open for breakfast and no other meals however for lunch and dinner you can still eat in the bar or outside which had plenty of seats and tables and the bar is nice and cosy, clean and very comfortable and always has a great atmosphere but not rowdy.

Lovely see dogs and a cat, and to walk around the hotel apart from breakfast room. The staff are great we had problem with noise got moved the bed was too small for tall partner 3rd time lucky. Food was great. And the views was gorgeous from the room if on ground floor have patio doors to go out especially great for dogs. Sam is lovely touch she does great massages.

TV was too small. Breakfast could be bigger and mushrooms nonetheless was tasty. Bathroom needs a revamp. Think should have a dogs grooming spa dogs.

Lovely room, great views over the lake, really helpful and convenient to be able to take our dog straight outside to sit and chill by just opening the patio doors in our room. Breakfast was good and it was lovely to have the option to sit outside on the patio just outside our room to eat our breakfast, Great to find somewhere to stay for where we could take our dog, Staff really helpful and understanding as it was the first time our dog has experienced staying in a busy hotel, it was great having lots of places nearby to drive to be enable us to walk and exercise our dog, It was also lovely to go and get a drink from the bar in the evenings and relax sitting on the patio looking over the lake. We would highly recommend staying at the Inn on the Lake, we will definitely be booking another visit and stay very soon.

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Breakfast was fine, it’s not Michelin starred but there’s More than enough to hopefully satisfy you, Didn’t like the coffee but that’s just a personal preference, Staff were nice and helpful whether it was the morning or when we got back to the hotel late at night, Room was brilliantly large, The place is called inn on the lake because, yes you’ve guessed, At this time of year it was lovely to be able to go outside with something to eat or drink and just take in the lovely surroundings

It probably sounds silly but on one side of our bed there was no bedside drawers, just something that you take for granted, so had to put bits and bobs elsewhere,

Very friendly and enthusiastic man on reception (Adi) gave us a really warm welcome which was a lovely start to our stay. The room was bright and clean and the bar area downstairs was spacious enough for plenty of people to sit and watch tv etc. The highlight was undoubtedly the outside area overlooking the lake - beautiful views and with plenty of table space. Kids had a great time feeding the ducks with food from the reception. Breakfast was minimal in terms of what was laid out (bread for toasting, two different cereal choices and some fruit juices) although the fried breakfast hit the spot. Car park was spacious and free!

Location is far out from the town, down a country lane and backs onto the motorway so the noise was constant. Bar staff were quite abrupt (just my own experience-might have just been having a bad day.) Double bed in the room was too small in my opinion - my wife ended up sleeping on the floor and was more comfortable. Would have been nice to have been able to walk around the lakes too, but they were only accessible to fishermen. Otherwise we had a very nice stay.

A lovely location beside a gorgeous lake. I was happy to have a room on the lake side of the building, as the opposite side gives onto the Watling Street (A2) main road. Staff at breakfast time were very helpful. I was allowed to order just scrambled eggs and beans, rather than the full English, which just isn't for me. Breakfast overall was good. Reception staff were very helpful regarding taxis, Ubers etc. Although I'm English, I don't live in the UK, so this was my first chance to try Uber. Room price was very good for this part of SE England.

The bar area could do with a makeover - not exactly cosy or welcoming. Food was OK though, and nice draught cider.

We were upgraded to a lakeview room which was a nice surprise. As mentioned in other reviews, the decor is a little dated but it was very clean. The lake view is really nice and as it was a sunny day we were able to eat outside. There is a lot of noise from the road when in the car park but you can't hear it inside the hotel and it's just a hum when outdoors on the lake side. The staff were all pleasant and friendly. The breakfast was fine considering it was free, the croissants were very fresh!

The only thing that would really have improved my stay would have been better coffee with breakfast!