I found this hotel on Booking.com and thought it was a bargain so gave it a go. I'm so pleased I did! I would have never have found it otherwise!
My plan was to spend a couple of nights in Bath but the hotels were more than I wanted to pay so looked at Bristol as a good base for the area. I'd read the reviews about the hotel being next to a pub and in the middle of a housing estate and was a little apprehensive but I was so pleasantly surprised!
We arrived in the evening, although you can check in from midday. Yes, you drive through a housing area, which is very bizarre, and you arrive at the pub, which doesn't seem to advertise that there is a hotel there at all, but the building is lovely and all the better for me to be able to book a room next time :-).
We checked in in the pub and one of the bar staff took us round the back to the converted barn, showed us to our room and where breakfast would be served. It really is a lovely quaint building and the room was clean and spacious. We went for a normal room, but there is a superior option apparently. I was a bit concerned that there was live music in the pub that night but we didn't hear a peep. Once we were settled, it was like we were in the middle of the country - absolutely brilliant!.
The first morning we had the continental breakfast, which was included in the price and consisted of toast, croissants, cereals, bananas, tea, coffee and orange juice. My mum asked if there was yoghurt available, which there wasn't, however the lady making the breakfasts offered to go to the supermarket to get her some. We declined, but it was such a kind offer! The second day we paid the additional £5 for a cooked breakfast as well and it was very tasty.
The bed was very comfy and the room and en suite were clean. There's a quilt and sheet option with 2 pillows available. I was happy with a shower but my mum would have liked a bath option (purely personal preference).
I loved the fact that it was located so close to main roadways and a retail park and yet felt so isolated when we were in the hotel. There are only a few rooms so it really does feel homely and the décor is just lovely. As we were out and about, we didn't get to eat in the pub, however the menu had a good selection and was very reasonably priced.
I can't wait to go back on a trip down south and stay at the Langley Arms again - truly a hidden gem! Thank for so much and keep up the great work!