“Cousy and down to earth”

Very homey and down to earth. Management was excellent very polite and helpful. My wife and I stayed in a one bedroom suite in the Bennington building on the second floor and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was fresh and clean - the couch was clean felt fresh ( some hotels the couches fe… Több

Very homey and down to earth. Management was excellent very polite and helpful. My wife and I stayed in a one bedroom suite in the Bennington building on the second floor and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was fresh and clean - the couch was clean felt fresh ( some hotels the couches feel dingy but not this one) Overall we were really impressed with the quality and upkeep of this site not just in the rooms but on the grounds as well. -There was washers and dryer inside each building they are communal -There is a gym -Also if I were to nitpick disadvantages: the washroom is small but manageable. -There is mold in the shower that needs treatment ( that being said the room did not have a moldy smell nor was it everywhere in the shower just certain spots)

Kevesebb

“Akin to the proverbial curate’s egg, it was good in parts!”

We stayed here three nights. Check in was easy. We were advised at the outset, that it was an IHG site in name only, implying that we wouldn’t be entitled to the points and privileges of a Gold Elite IHG member. So be it. It was what it was! It must be recorded that front desk staff were generall… Több

We stayed here three nights. Check in was easy. We were advised at the outset, that it was an IHG site in name only, implying that we wouldn’t be entitled to the points and privileges of a Gold Elite IHG member. So be it. It was what it was! It must be recorded that front desk staff were generally helpful. Miles deserves special mention for being cheerful and helpful. We were so grateful that at our prior request, we had accommodation allotted in the main block, being the only one equipped with a lift ( = elevator, in US speak). That was a blessing. The basic concept of the establishment is self- catering. So breakfast is not provided. The kitchen in the suite had a fridge-freezer, cooker, microwave, dish washer and washing machine as also a mixer-blender. There was a coffee machine as well as a packet each of ground coffee and decaffeinated coffee but they were unusable as no filter paper was provided for the said coffee machine. Enough cutlery and crockery as also glassware was available in the kitchen cupboards. Consumables and bin bags were left under the kitchen sink. A kettle would have been a thoughtful, handy addition. We learnt that during the morning till 1030 AM we could obtain free supply of coffee from the machine in the Market Place downstairs. Tea bags were available from the front desk. Milk was said to be available to buy in the Market Place. But we could not find any. There is no daily housekeeping provision. Towels and sheets are left in the cupboard Together with loo rolls and face tissues. Pool towels are placed in the wardrobe with the dire warning that missing pool towels will each incur a charge of $25 to your account, if they go missing! The suite has a balcony leading from the drawing room with nice scenic views. The bedrooms were reasonably sized with good lighting and electric sockets and USB points. The beds themselves were comfortable with a profusion of pillows. The bathroom had a shower over the tub and ample running hot water. The basement of the main building housed the fitness suite with a couple of treadmills, a stationary bicycle, bench press and weights including kettlebell. At 7 PM there is a children’s movie screened in the basement theatre. Popcorn is available. Their dining room is called The Maple Kitchen and is open for dinner Thursday through Monday. It is a small space and it is advisable to book a table in advance. There is ample car parking spaces. WiFi is available and it is free. Since the place is miles from civilisation, it is a good idea to be self sufficient for cooking/ food supplies before arrival because the corner shop does not exist. The indoor swimming pool was heated and good sized. There were prominent warnings that a life guard was not available. You were warned also not to dive and to be sensible and look after oneself. The swimming pool was located a short way from the main buildings. Paint was flaking on the walls and one was warned by other guests that the floor was slippery. There were signs announcing that a new outdoor pool was to be installed in 2025. In summary, it can be likened to the proverbial curate’s egg. It was good in parts!

Kevesebb

“The Good, The Meh, and The Bad”

We enjoyed our stay here a lot, even though my candid review might suggest otherwise. The Good: The staff were very friendly, didn't push for an owner's update meeting, and they gave us a great list of area dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. There were some very good dining optio… Több

We enjoyed our stay here a lot, even though my candid review might suggest otherwise. The Good: The staff were very friendly, didn't push for an owner's update meeting, and they gave us a great list of area dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. There were some very good dining options nearby at the Windsor Station and Harpoon Brewery, and there are even more dining and shopping options within 20-30 minutes in Claremont, Lebanon and Hanover. Several of my absolutes were met: good beds/linens, everything "as promised" in our unit, and the absence of odors throughout. The Meh: This would be a beautiful resort under different weather conditions. It was rainy and muddy most of the time we were there, even though it was winter. Temps were upper 30s, so we got very little snow, and the surrounding countryside wasn't so beautiful with scant snow and mud. Our upstairs neighbor was heavy-footed, and we heard every step. Thankfully it seemed like just one or two adults, and we could tolerate their infrequent movements. But of course, these are things that are completed out of the control of the resort staff. The Bad: Since the weather was so bad, we were forced to stay indoors more than expected. I admit that I've become spoiled by streaming services, and the internet was so bad here that we couldn't stream anything. Like most HICV resorts, they didn't have a smart TV, but we have learned to travel with an HDMI cable. But the service was slow enough here that it wasn't helpful. Zero cell service either, so if you need to stay in touch with someone, your options are limited to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, or email. It was hard to control the temperature in the unit as well. Wall units weren't helpful, and there was an old-style thermostat that didn't tell the actual temperature. And the fireplace is not really a fireplace at all. It just glows but produces no heat or even the ambience of a gas fireplace. We live far enough away that we cannot come back here on a whim. If the weather conditions are better, I think this would be a wonderful resort to return to when there is either lots of snow or dry conditions for hiking and exploring.

Kevesebb