Archangel in Mendip

I was down in frome for work for a week and stayed in the archangel ,can I just say the town itself is beautiful, the hotel was first class , the staff are so friendly and accommodating, the rooms where first clsss. And the food was amazing , I will hopefully be back in April and I know where I’m staying well done to the hotel lovely lace to be when working away from home thoroughly enjoyed my week there and would highly recommend this place for anyone to stay wether work or just a week away , 5 star all thee way thank you

Great weekend trip to the Archangel. Wow,what a quirky and comfortable room, the service from all of the team was great and breakfast and dinner were excellent. I think my only gripe was the price of a bottle of Prosecco which is outrageous at £33.95.

Staff were fantastic, everyone who served us was friendly - at check in, for drinks, at dinner and in the morning for breakfast. Room was really clean. Unfortunately we didn’t get a good sleep due to the lack of sound insulation from the room next door - maybe due to the interconnecting door. We could hear extremely loud snoring all night and the woke very early with an alarm and then we heard them go about everything in the morning. We heard their conversation word for word. It not only meant we didn’t sleep well but made us a feel a bit uncomfortable! There was also a really really bright light in the room - a safety demand I think - but it was so bright that added to us not getting a good night. Shame as the pub was lovely and staff are amazing.

Stayed with a one year old and my parents for one night this week, we booked through the central reservation line for Butcombe stays a single room with travel cot and a superior room (with roll top bath). Had a few issues on arrival - parking was not located where advised when booking, then rooms were on the first floor when requested ground (not easy with a pram)! But it got much better from there - the rooms themselves are fantastically appointed and comfortable. My parents enjoyed the bath and double sinks and my daughter loved that our room placement actually meant she could easily run between us. We had a fabulous meal at the restaurant, kindly offered in a private space given how delayed our check-in had been, and then breakfast the next morning was brilliant. My main take-away is to be extra vigilant and call again the night before to confirm arrangements when travelling with a baby, but would certainly stay again. A lot of thanks to Jasper, Lee and Eve who helped us so much.

A beautiful location let down by the food and service

Service was great Venue is great Food needs to be addressed, the price didn’t align with what was received.

Food as cold as the welcome... Such a shame to say that the Sunday lunch here was awful, but it was. There is a lot to suggest that it should be good - the ingredients seemed good quality, the offering and pricing seems right... But the reality is a lukewarm meal, missing many items advertised on the menu, served by people who seem to resent your presence. My advice would be, 'don't waste your money'.

They have the best roast dinner here! We had vegan option. Was a bit hit

Had sunday lunch - the roast beef was delicious, beautifully cooked, accompanying vegetables were plentiful, with a good variety. Best of all was the home made yorkshire pudding!

After an earlier disappointing experience we were invited back by the Archangel this time the service and the room couldn't have been more different, the attention to detail was so much better, the staff customers service was great and room lovely which set us up for a great day on Sunday at the Independent market in Frome. Thanks so much Gemma.

Great rooms, super friendly staff and perfectly placed to explore Frome.

A lovely place to stay, very central location. Beautiful buildings and very friendly staff. The room was very nice but could do with a spruce up… ie grouting and rusty towel rail in bathroom and a coat of paint in bedroom. Breakfast was delicious with so many choices. Overall a very pleasant stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

My friend & I popped in for drinks and a light bite before going to the cinema. The Service was friendly and efficient. My friend had the truffle fries and said they were tepid. I had the cheeseboard and have to say that for over £12, it was pretty pathetic! (See pic) Only 2 cheeses (and not much of them) some crackers, chutney, 2 slices of gherkin and some watercress which looked like an afterthought. Won't bother eating here again.

Staying at another hotel opposite the Archangel, we ventured in for drinks and were delighted with the welcoming atmosphere and the cheerful staff - we sat in one of several "sitting rooms" off a covered walkway that leads through to the back bar estaurant. A couple of these sitting rooms have huge roaring fires and the staff were happy to stoke them when they start to burn down. We enjoyed trying many of the cocktails that were on a special price for two - in fact we tried them on two nights as we liked them so much. We got chatting to the manager of the hotel, who showed us a couple of their lovely bedrooms - we wished we were staying at the Archangel this time! Please note that the hotel is due for redecoration works in late Spring 2025 so check first if you plan to book accommodation. We ate dinner at the Archangel on the second night of our stay in Frome and enjoyed good food and wine. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. A lovely, unusual, quaint pub/hotel.

Really unusual pub, with smaller rooms, a pub area where you can eat, and also a dining area upstairs. Loved the menu, and cocktails.

We had lunch and were seated upstairs. The food was lovely, both had the fish and chips. We went back later on for a drink but they were closing. Closed at 10pm - quite early for a Saturday night.

We spent 2 nights in Room 8, in the courtyard. Great room, comfy bed, clean and good shower. We are in both the restaurant and the bar. Food was good throughout, cocktails and drinks all good. The highlight of the trip was how great the staff were. They took great care of us, they were professional and attentive. Thank you so much, we'll definitely come back.

If you are looking for somewhere different this is the place to go. Amazing converted building either quirky rooms. Service and food great too. Pity no car park. We used the pay and display in Saxonvale. No need to pay from 6pm to 9am.

Friendly staff and lovely breakfast but room was disappointing. Shabby and tired in places particularly the paintwork and woodwork. No cold water in the bathroom. I’m guessing it was because it was a dog friendly room but still disappointing as you pay the normal room price and extra for the dog

Fantastic food set in a quirky building with many little 'nooks' to sit in and enjoy a drink. Very friendly and attentive staff 5🌟

Not the best menus, bit pretentious..

Great, quirky little hotel, owned by Butcombe Brewery.

We didn’t stay at the hotel, we just popped in for a quick Sunday pint. Staff were lovely. Big comfy cozy rooms to have a drink. What more do you need on a cold Sunday?

Had a family Christmas get together, table was booked, had to wait an hour to be seated, room was upstairs, not very inviting, table wasn’t laid apart from name cards. No Christmas crackers, asked if there were any crackers, told, only on Christmas day? Our starter which was pear,rhubarb,beetroot with goats cheese and walnuts was all a bit thrown together in a bowl. Looked like it had been stored in the fridge for 24 hours. The Turkey mains was terrible, not hot, undercooked pigs n blankets, very little gravy, no seasoning to the food, sprouts and gravy came out separately about 30 minutes later, the sprouts were almost raw! Dessert was no different, luckily I had cheese board, which you can’t really get wrong, however some family members had the poached pear, the pear was also raw, impossible to cut even with a knife. The chocolate rice pudding came out, about 30 minutes late, we had asked for jugs of water at the start, these appeared at least an hour later. Overall, everyone was disappointed, the manageress had said they were busy that day and under staffed, she took the desserts off the bill, along with the 10% surcharge, also gave us a 10% discount on the whole meal. I am leaving this review based on facts, maybe this can help them understand the overall impact of a bad meal and service and hopefully can improve from it, would I eat there again, Id have to think long and hard about it. Disappointing!

Lovely lunch, good staff, we had a room to eat in where kids could play freely. Nice experience. Had a lovely fire going. Defo return. Thanks

My friend and I dined at the Archangel last Friday evening before going to see Abba at the Cheese and Grain. We had a warm welcome in the bar, lovely cocktails and the staff even took our photo in front of the Christmas tree. We had starters and mains. I had the pear, walnut and cheese starter it was tasty but could have done with a little more cheese. We both had burgers one chicken one beef, we shared and both were excellent. My friend ordered a 2nd cocktail with her main course and I had a wine, sadly the cocktail never arrived, no drama and was taken off of the bill without any quible. I know its the silly season but the waiting staff were a little stretched upsatirs hence the reason for not giving you 5 stars.

Stayed here for work reasons..staff are very helpful/friendly rooms are good food is good everything was as we wanted

Stopped by for breakfast and the staff were lovely, breakfast was delicious and the hot chocolate was one of the best I’ve ever had!

I had an outstanding stay here. The location is perfect for exploring Frome and the hotel itself is so welcoming. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel looked after, they were really kind about any requests I had and provided exceptional service which was also really really friendly. There was a communal room with a cosy fire place which was perfect for winter evenings. My room was always really warm and I was delighted I had a bath tub!! I truly couldn't recommend the Archangel enough. It was perfect for my mini getaway and I can't wait to return.

Spent two nights here. We had a quirky comfortable attic room, very clean and tidy - not easy considering the ancient oak beams. Well done housekeeping. Good quality locally sourced food for beakfast and dinner. The Assistant Manager was very welcoming - great host making us feel completely at home. This hotel is in the center of Frome and easy walking to all that's on offer - it has more happening than most towns.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch here. The staff deserve a special mention, very polite and efficient

We had an excellent evening meal and was treated incredibly well by Josh, Lowri and the rest of the staff. Thank you. Oh and the food was inventive and delicious.. Thank You..

Excellent location for our gig at the Cheese and Grain. Staff were really friendly particularly Mark. Room was absolutely fine only unfortunately with the exception of the shower where the dial was so sensitive that it veered from scalding hot to freezing cold. We opted for the latter just to have a shower. Overall though, would come back. Great pub by the way.

Boutique hotel, in the centre of Frome and in the town centre. Our room was very boutique, though I would say the massive bath was not practical, and it was difficult to shower in - style over practicality. Staff were great, service at breakfast a little slow though

We had a lovely time and meal here we like the Archangel and the feel of the place, the first corse and the main dish was served to perfection a long with drinks, unfortunately the waitress asked if we would like a dessert which we said yes she left a menu, and that was the last we seen of her, we waited approximately 30 mins to which I got fed up and went to the bar paid our bill and left, to be honest I should of said something but didn't, to which I'm not sure was right or wrong but it will not stop us returning

We booked into the Archangel for lunch as a treat alongside the Frome Independent Market on Sunday. We were a bit disappointed with our meals, they were small portions and not very hot. TheY did cater for a range of dietary needs and restrictions, which we were grateful for.

Beautiful location c friendly staff -lovely room just slightly offset by v cracked bathroom sink -but all other housekeeping rather lovely great tea choice and cooked water available in the room ✔️

We had lunch at the Archangel in Frome.Its a fabulous pub, the staff were outstanding and so lovely, they couldn’t do enough for us. The fab was fantastic.Its in a great location.Would highly recommend you try it out.

Menu looked interesting so booked table online as staying in area. Relaxed restaurant, we sat upstairs. Lovely front of house guy and one hardworking waitress. Food was wonderful, fish cakes as a main, delicate flavour, steak perfectly cooked. Dessert, I’m still thinking about it…….poached pear, blackcurrant (I think) chestnut cream and honeycomb, wow. Couple of glasses of Merlot, everything perfect. A lovely relaxing evening, absolutely lovely staff, we shall visit again.

Clean and comfortable room - well equipped. Would have appreciated shelving in the hanging area to put away clothes etc or drawers. Excellent tea and coffee making facilities and the staff all so lovely and helpful

Lovely old building selling drinks food and cocktails .good staff and very friendly atmosphere in all the different areas.

Very friendly staff, well situated in town and relatively quiet, room was well appointed and bed comfy.

Venue, ambience, and especially the staff were outstanding. Great place to stay if in the area.

The Archangel is in the centre of Frome, steps away from key sites like Cheap St, Catherine Hill and the popular Frome Independent Market (runs on the first Sunday of the month). I chose to stay there as a treat, expecting a little bit of luxury, choosing a single room with bath as I was travelling alone. I was given a single room with a shower which I didn’t mind. Unfortunately, the room didn’t live up to expectations. It was tiny, dark and I was particularly surprised that I could hear the people in the room next to me - heritage buildings usually have thick walls. Also, even though the bar closes at 10pm, there was loud talking in the bar downstairs well past 11.30pm - I was woken early in the morning by the upstairs guests walking around on the wooden floors the next day too. If you have accessibility needs, this is not the place for you - there were stairs everywhere, flagstone (uneven floors in gone main bar) and even steps up to the shower. The sink was so close to the toilet, my knees were under the sink when sitting on the toilet - it would be too squishy for larger guests to use comfortably. It was not at all worth the £141.30 paid for the room - the only redeeming qualities were the staff I interacted with were lovely. For example, I was allowed to check in 1.5hrs early. I wish I’d saved my money and stayed elsewhere, I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Good place to stay in a central location with a lot of history. Quirky would be a good description and the breakfast was excellent, best poached eggs ever with my smoked trout eggs Benedict.

Beautiful, character room, lovely friendly staff. Lovely location in the centre of Frome

Food was good but service not so much.

We had a great stay , the room was directly off the pub garden , as we went to bed after the bar closed it was not an issue, breakfast was very nice and good variety even for us veggies, all in highly recommended.

Lovely Sunday roast, very good service, they even rang ahead to reserve our choices so they didn’t run out of what we wanted!

Had a lovely first trip to Frome with friends.. the hotel location, amenities, staff and room were top notch. We will be staying here on our next trip to the lovely little town..

Fantastic, couldn't praise higher and great value for money.

This a great hotel, the rooms are lovely, beds are comfy and the staff were great. Right in the centre of town with plenty of restaurants and pubs within a ten minute walk of here. The breakfast at this place was genuinely one of the best I’ve ever had, fair play to chef 🤌

Enjoyed our evening meal at your Hotel /Pub Frome Good service and friendly staff.

Well worth the visit, yummy food with a great drinks selection. Lots of different nooks to explore. I highly recommend the roast dinner.

Very unusual pub, lots of private seating, hard to find somewhere to park, and in the pub itself did smell horrible. Staff are friendly

Oh dear. Sad, tired and dirty. This used to be a great venue. The food was, at best, average. The gents loo had a large puddle and nobody seems to be interested in doing anything about it. The ladies loo was scruffy and dirty. Needs investment or even just a coat of paint.

Lovely, quaint hotel with great location to shops. Food was lovely and staff exceptional. Room comfy, with lovely hot shower. Would stay again.

I stayed here for a night on a cycle trip. The staff were really welcoming and helpful with storing my bike, nothing was too much trouble. The room was a bit small but characterful and nicely decorated. The pub itself is full of character and the food and service were both fabulous. And of course the beer was top notch. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely Sunday roast with a lovely staff!

Quite possibly the best UK hotel experience I can remember. The archangel is absolutely amazing from the moment you walk in off the street and throughout . Every detail is beautiful; the charming courtyard garden bar, the immaculate rest rooms, the restaurant and best of all, the room we stayed in. We opted for one of the attic rooms with roll top bath and so glad we did. Really comfortable bed and despite town central location, unbelievably quiet. The restaurant serves amazing food. Breakfast was outstanding btw. Every member of staff was attentive, courteous and lovely. They all added to our stay immensely. We occasionally come to Frome for gigs and the archangel is now our go to for future visits. Love it here x

This booking was made onthe day of our stay,very quirky place,staff were very busy but so nice and very helpful,room was amazing,food was excellent with a lovely breakfast the next morning.Will definitely return

What an amazing place, the history of this place is very interesting. We stopped in here while having drinks in Frome. Fantastic decor and atmosphere. Take the time to visit here, you won't be disappointed.

Just stayed at the Archangel this weekend for a couple of nights. The team were very Welcoming. Check in was smooth and everything fully explained to us about our stay. Our bedroom was in the courtyard which we didn't mind but for others who were hoping for a romantic retreat this may not be for you as the walls are barely thin. You could hear the pub drinkers chatting away whilst in your room and you can hear the hoteliers in the room next door cough. Location was brilliant short 2min walk to the station should you want to go into Bath (don't drive it's a nightmare parking) or you a literally on the main high street of Frome if you stay local. All in all had a lovely stay and will stay again when visiting friends in Frome.

Enjoyed our stay, warm inviting feel to the hotel, has a few side rooms with open fires and sofas. Bar area and seating and stairs to an open mezzanine and further seating for diners. We had drinks and our evening meal at the hotel and were very good. Our room (6) was off the main entrance hallway up a very tight narrow stairs ( be aware of this if you are infirm ). The room had the wow factor as it was a converted loft space, open plan on split level with rolled top brass bath tub. Usual coffee/tea etc, only small issue which we find in a lot of hotel rooms is they dont put any power sockets next to the mirror so you cant blow dry your hair in front of a mirror, annoying common issue. No parking, but we used the council run carpark next to M&S behind the hotel only pay to 6pm, renew at 9am the following day, dont use the larger Eurocarpark right next to it as more expensive and limited time allowed. The staff were all very welcoming and attentive and would recommend this hotel.

The staff at the Archangel couldn't have been any lovelier. Gemma and the team were welcoming, friendly and helpful and really made our stay. We particularly appreciated how accommodating the Archangel was for the dogs - it is really unusual to find such a nice place with so few restrictions. The food was also excellent and the giant bath in our room was heavenly!

Fantastic staff very good food. And nice atmosphere. Thanks from the guises.

Went for lunch. First visit. Beautiful historic building, good food, nice wine. Experience let down by the slow, inattentive service although staff pleasant.

Wonderful stay loved the bath in the room really friendly staff especially Mike in the bar

We went for supper one evening this week. The staff were very helpful and the food was great. The courtyard could do with being tidied up , the ground was a bit messy and the tables could have plants / seats could have cushions to brighten up the area. But a nice welcome on a quiet Wednesday night

A lovely room, huge bath, clean & decor lovely. Spacious bar areas & beer garden. Only downside was service at dinner. We waited over an hour for food, when it arrived the chips were cold. We were offered new chips but we were halfway through meal & declined. There are not enough staff to cater for the food orders. They were run ragged.

We had a great stay! Staff were all really friendly, breakfast was top notch and room was comfy.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was cosy except the bathroom was dirty . The toilet wasn’t cleaned thoroughly; there were brown stains in the pan! I didn’t used the shower either as the tiles had mold and dirt on them. If I had been staying longer I would have asked for the to be cleaned properly. It was quite expensive to stay there. It should have been spotless. Also parking: There wasn’t anywhere near to park. It took me ages to find an all day car park. It would be a good idea to give guests better information on where to park.

Vibrant and fabulous boutique hotel come trendy & fashionable guest house set as a little enclave courtyard layout in the heart of Frome. The entire concept and layout is appealing and relaxed. There’s plenty of social cozy nooks with a cool bar and full restaurant service. The food is ‘very good’ hearty bistro style and the hot cooked breakfast a delight to wake up to is £included which makes the expensive room much better value for money. I had the snazzy room with the Cowboy Bath tub which is funky my daughter had a standard double. Rooms are a little tired they’re not 100% gleaming,, but the service and staff are lovely friendly and welcoming and putting themself out for the customers which actually overrides and compensates. Gemma the boss has selected a great team to work with, so a big 👍 up and I conclude my review with the mark of a high recommendation to book a room when your next visiting Frome 😎

Beautiful location, just wish we stayed longer!

Updated review, August 2024. New chef/management. Brilliant roast dinner. The best I've had in Frome. The roast beef medium rare. The cauliflower cheese is an excellent optional side dish. Highly recommend. Service much better than before. ( 2022)We had Sunday lunch. The beef was over done and tough as old boots. The Yorkshire puddings were also well over and not nice. The vegetables were really good. Roast potatoes were superb. The side of cauliflower cheese was very good and highly recommended. I'll opt for the pork or chicken next time. Service poor.

Fantastic 3 day stay with you. Such a great location Frome is so different in a really good quirky and unique way. Your staff were so friendly and efficient, your food was top notch and the beer was excellent. We look forward to returning in the near future. Thank you John and Babs

Gemma, general manager was caught red-handed in an act of direct Bribery. bribing locals with free drinks for 5star reviews of her and her performance. walking out leaving the bribe untouched Gemma drove the local out from the Archangel Frome. 4 Star prices, 1 Star general manger, deceitful Gemma.

I enjoy staying at The Archangel, usually using the single room. All was well for my recent stay, other than this time noticing large clumps of dust under the bed. The lower rating I have given to 'service' relates to that and waiting half an hour for 2 croissants to arrive for breakfast, by which time my coffee had gone cold and had to be reheated/renewed. The croissants were also not fresh and flaky, but possibly frozen ones that had to be baked. They were hard & not up to usual standard. Other guests who had cooked breakfasts seemed pleased with these & they took no longer to arrive than my breakfast. I will stay again, but I hope the issues I've mentioned will be addressed.

We arrived without a reservation at about 7.30 on a Monday evening. After a short wait we were given a table for two but advised that there would be a delay of around 25 minutes before we could place our order. We agreed to this but then after about 35 minutes we were told that they were unable to fulfill our order at all! The chef was too busy! . Oh dear. Half the dishes on the menu were not available so we were only going to order two salads anyway. Fortunately we were able to find another eatery nearby that was able to provide food.

What a difference new ownership makes. The Archangel is well worth a visit. The main bar man was an absolute delight, the food was so good we came back for a second visit two days later and the atmosphere was brilliant. The guys in the party really appreciated the Butcombes. Superb

Just got home from a lovely stay at the Archangel with our elderly cat Boo 🐈‍⬛ After an initial hiccup with the room we were put in one on the balcony overlooking the courtyard, which was really nice. The staff were excellent and really attentive, with a special mention to Mike (who absolutely adored Boo and looked forward to seeing her in the courtyard in a morning) and Gemma, both who really looked after us and made our stay both enjoyable and memorable. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.

Wonderful find. Warm, enthusiastic, helpful service, and one of those menus where you want to eat (and drink!) EVERYTHING. Lots of space, light and interesting decor. We loved it start to finish.

We were in a restaurant with the children. The service was not very organized, but was extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. Unfortunately, some of the menu was not available. Personally, I think this is a good sign as it shows that it is fresh and not produced in excess. The food was great, but the Limocello Spritz was way too sour... The atmosphere is really nice.

We used to love Archangel until it really really went down hill. It was dirty, smelt of old cooking oil, the garden was grotty and the staff were more interested in chatting by the coffee machine instead of serving customers. Today was like walking into a totally difference place. It was clean, bright and fresh. We were welcomed with a lovely smile and the service is so much more efficient and welcoming. It genuinely seems to run by people who actually care. The only gripe is the crispy polenta was chronically under-seasoned and had no flavour with no salt available on the table. However, the menu is so much more exciting than it was. We spied the Sunday menu and plan to revisit. If the improvements continue on the same trajectory it will quickly become the place to visit in Frome.

The loft room was very warm even with all the windows open. If you need a shower be prepared to bring a plastic mat as the bath is metal! And right up against a sloping roof! Took some contortions to shower, not a room for less able or tall people.

Mike was the perfect host, very attentive and anxious to see that we had a great visit. Tia went out of way to help us get a phone charger. The food was excellent and and priced well and once again Mike and Tia provided excellent service. Well Done !!

Great surprise ! Would definatley return !

Excellent friendly staff who couldn't help enough. Rooms very nice. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.

We held a 30th surprise party in the function rooms and the staff were lovely and so helpful, Gemma the manger went above and beyond

Great place to stay, clean and well appointed room, very friendly service and superb breakfast. What's not to like?

Hired out one of their private function rooms - ‘The Library’ for a family members baby shower. It was the perfect space for a small and intimate get together. Located upstairs from the main bar - it was easy enough to pop downstairs for drinks or to use the loo. The staff were all very friendly and behaved in a professional and polite manner at all times. Most offering their help if we needed them for anything. Gemma - the lady that runs the venue is brilliant. Really personable and enthusiastic to deliver what it was I was looking for. The event itself ran smoothly with staff working assisting throughout. Nothing seemed too much trouble. And they were also kind enough to let us pick up a few decorations the following evening as well. A beautiful venue - perfectly positioned in the town centre. The entrance is on a busy side road with no parking. This made it a little tricky to load/unload bits for the party. But we figured it out and it wasn’t an issue luckily…for general visits there is a big car park located nearby.

The staff were really lovely and made us feel welcome 😊 the room felt really luxurious - the bed was super comfy! Dinner was delicious too. The icing on the cake for us was that they were dog friendly through and through 😊 Frome is also a lovely quirky town to explore - we will definitely be back!

Josh was so friendly and helpful. Thanks so much for making our evening. Highly recommend!!

The staff were so accommodating. The room had lovely little touches, pillow scent drops. The room and bathroom are fantastic. The food excellent. Thank you

Very nice hotel with a cosy pub. We ate dinner in their restaurant and the meals were perfect! The staff was very nice and helpful. Good location.

Lovely hotel. Lots of little details make this a lovely place to stay. Central location for the town. The breakfast, which was included in the price, was the best Full English I've ever had! Helpful and friendly staff, will definitely stay here again!

Most expensive Guinness I have had. Nice atmosphere and staff.

The rooms & hotel interiors were rather miserable, dark, brown & so much black, with angel posters all over the place? perhaps if removed & replaced with a cheerie wall paper with pattern & colour? The bed in room 5 we slept in was the worst mattress I have EVER slept in, something similar to a white bread sandwich, really awful. Has potential to draw folk in, but lacked happiness and colour, joy even? Our dogs were made very welcome and the new evening manager, was welcoming thankyou.

Ten of us had breakfast in the Archangel yesterday and couldn’t fault anything. We had a variety of breakfasts and all of them were excellent. The service was efficient and friendly and the restaurant, empty apart from our party, had a great atmosphere. We’ll certainly be back and would recommend the Archangel’s breakfasts to anybody.

Marvelous quirky, comfortable town centre pub. Lots of little coves and rooms for quiet and intimate meetings as well as the sunny courtyard and the bar. Great food and good beer too, a great range of drinks hot and cold. The staff are friendly and helpful