By the time one gets to the end of the driveway one realises this may be one of those places where time has stopped. One may start to fear everything is stuck in a by gone era, especially at the sight of the Reception desk, which is one of those counters in the wall with the office behind. The walk to the rooms was even less encouraging, chipwood wallpaper, lots of old decor, and old 1940s fashioned doors. Definitely feared this was going to be 3 star experience. But then one enters one's room. Updated, good amenities, well maintained, and fairly spacious. The bed was really comfortable. The bathroom was reasonably modern. It was very, very acceptable. Decided to take a dip in the pool, all basic but nice. A walk around the estate is well recommended. A few country pursuits on offer at the hotel that I would have loved to avail, but unfortunately, there was no time for those nor the golf on your doorstep. Evening meals were good. Nothing exceptional, but good. Service was caring and old-fashioned. Breakfast was very good. Cooked to order and very tasty. Overall, this was a good retreat. I can imagine going back there in my 70s and enjoying even more.