I enjoyed my two-day business trip to the Old England. The hotel is in a picturesque spot and my room had a lovely view of the lake. The room was of average size and comfortable, although didn't feel like it had been refurbished a few months ago as claimed by the hotel. The leisure club and spa is new and was very pleasant.
My main complaint was with the food at dinner which was of average standard and in tiny quanitities...perhaps this is what you get when you are booked in on a conference rate?

We had a wonderful stay. Every member of the staff was delightful - polite and helpful, particularly the ever-helpful Claire on reception and Richard, the restaurant manager who was already ready with a dry comment. I have minor mobility issues and we had a very comfortable room, with a separate shower, not far from reception and with easy access to the spa. The dining room has a view of lake and makes breakfast an enjoyable part of the day. The pool area is clean and modern - opened just a few months ago, again with helpful staff.

Stayed here for two nights at the end of March 2008. We were met at the door and luggage taken in for us and taken up to our room by a porter. Our car was parked in a nearby car park by a member of staff.

We were allocated an excellent lake view room, with widescreen tv, refrigerator, tea/coffee making and hairdryer.

Excellent restaurant with a lake view, and good a la carte menu.

Staff were friendly and helpful.

Late deal booked through Royalties Gold who were offering 3 nights for the price of two the week before Easter. Had stayed before the £9 million refurb which finished late last year.
The hotel is now improved beyond belief and all the staff were excellent in every way.
We had an upgrade to a lake view room which was stunning.
The breakfast was very very good and we ate dinner in the hotel restaurant on the sunday evening - it is pricey but an enjoyable experience.
On the other nights we ate locally and can recommend Jacksons (Italian) and also the chinese up the road at a fraction of the hotel cost.
A super break just before all the crowds arrived for Easter and
superb value for money - used the leisure facilities every day