The Mermaid Inn

This is an ancient, historic hotel. Be mindful of the fact that you are staying here more for the character and historical significance then for the comfort. Stairways are small and steep and parking - went available at all - is challenging. That said, however, the staff is very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our one night stay.

There was a good selection at the Breakfast buffet and the cooked breakfasts were delicious. I particularly recommend the Scottish smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. The room was clean. The hand shower performed badly, I found it a faff to get the temperature right and the water pressure was very poor. With no shower curtain the floor became very wet. The creaking floorboards wer atmospheric but not conducive to a good sleep especially when neighbours next door and above got up several times during the night to visit the bathroom. A rather sullen young man was asked to show me to my room but he didn’t immediately take my luggage until I asked for assistance. This is a very old building with steep narrow stairs. There was some initial confusion at the bar when I ordered an Aperol with soda, no Prosecco. The rest of the staff on reception and in the restaurant were friendly and helpful.

Such a unique place to stay. So much history and character to the hotel. Staff were very friendly and food was fantastic. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here

We stayed in room 17, which had a 4 poster bed, with Period furniture and modern bathroom. A great breakfast and restaurant along with a snug type bar area. The staff were polite and welcoming with limited car parking (get there early), but in the centre of the old town