Bowman Lodge

Free parking was great. Mike the owner was friendly. Room was large. Close enough to the town to walk.

The towels and fitted sheet could do with a refresh.

It was all satisfactory to me.

Helpful friendly owner Mike.Lovely spacious period room.

No issues.

The location was great and easy check in and communication with host.

The furniture and décor felt somewhat mismatched and dated, and the dark décor as you entered made the property feel a little gloomy and less welcoming than it could have been. Although everything was functional, I feel that a few small updates or investments in the room would have made it feel more comfortable and inviting. Unfortunately, I also found the mattress wasn’t particularly comfortable. There was also a slight smell in the room, although I couldn’t identify where it was coming from — it may have been the bed, bathroom, or flooring. As I was mainly using the accommodation as a base to change and sleep, I didn’t investigate this further. Overall, I appreciate that prices can be higher during race weekends, and the accommodation served its purpose. However, had it not been a race weekend, I feel there may have been more modern B&B or hotel options available locally for a similar price. For that reason, I didn’t feel it offered particularly good value for money on this occasion