First, the context. We visited in June 2021, i.e. Covid restrictions in the UK eased significantly (whilst infection rate was climbing). Blue Shutters introduced understandable safety measures aiming to minimise/eliminate... read more human contact. But a lot of this place's character was apparent regardless. Since the Covid policy required no human interaction, the owner (I think she was the owner) thought it's somehow OK to bombard me with text messages. Innocuous at first (useful info about check in procedures and nearby attractions/restuarants). Then it turned into chasing me to ask what we choose for breakfast. I was meant to provide it by 8pm but the chasers started a few hours before (17:27). Not sure how other guests find it. I was on holiday, mostly driving and sightseeing and being chased to meet a deadline (which I didn't miss!) isn't my idea of fun or relaxation. If they want it earlier, give me an earlier deadline and chase me if I actually miss it, if that's your thing. Was it worth chasing me? Hard to say. Because of Covid they didn't actually offer breakfast one would normally expect (even thoug restaurants in the area were open at the time). Instead they offered a sandwitch one can eat in the room or the graden (weather permits. Which it didn't) When I asked for plain yogurt and cheese, the answer was they do only fruit yogurt and no cheese. When the time came in morning,... First, the context. We visited in June 2021, i.e. Covid restrictions in the UK eased significantly (whilst infection rate was climbing). Blue Shutters introduced understandable safety measures aiming to minimise/eliminate human contact. But a lot of this place's character was apparent regardless.
Since the Covid policy required no human interaction, the owner (I think she was the owner) thought it's somehow OK to bombard me with text messages. Innocuous at first (useful info about check in procedures and nearby attractions/restuarants). Then it turned into chasing me to ask what we choose for breakfast. I was meant to provide it by 8pm but the chasers started a few hours before (17:27).
Not sure how other guests find it. I was on holiday, mostly driving and sightseeing and being chased to meet a deadline (which I didn't miss!) isn't my idea of fun or relaxation. If they want it earlier, give me an earlier deadline and chase me if I actually miss it, if that's your thing.
Was it worth chasing me? Hard to say. Because of Covid they didn't actually offer breakfast one would normally expect (even thoug restaurants in the area were open at the time). Instead they offered a sandwitch one can eat in the room or the graden (weather permits. Which it didn't) When I asked for plain yogurt and cheese, the answer was they do only fruit yogurt and no cheese.
When the time came in morning, knock on the door. I was waiting 20 seconds or so to allow the them to clear. Covid, contactlessness, you know. I assumed they'd just leave it at the door. Another knock. I opened the door and the lady with the tray was standing there. Masked and all that but I wasn't as I didn't expect contact. Would have been nice to know about this.
Anyhow, despite chasing me several times before, they did manage to get it wrong and add egg to a sandwitch we asked without. Didn't bother to complain at this point. Anyhow, sitting in a bed and breakfast room eating quorn sausages in bread wasn't very enjoyable and didn't feel like £120 well spent.
When we left, someone blocked our car. I called the owner and she sounded a bit upset I'm calling (hitherto our relationship was only textual) and said it's her car. We met her outside, chatting to other guests (or so they seemed). She didn't talk to us, didn't utter a word, not even hello, goodbye or hope you enjoyed your stay. Nothing. Frankly, we didn't come to chat but it didn't seem very friendly and bordered misanthropy. Which is fine by me but probably not a desirable trait if you run a hospitality business.
I'm aware this may be a unique experience and other guests may find more appealing. I've read a few other reviews and it seems like most visitors like the place. I was quite annoyed with them bugging me before I even got there.
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