The Rake Tapas Accommodation

We very much liked the styling of the room and how the owners had made the most of the original features of this beautiful, old building. The size of the room, with the vaulted, beamed ceiling, felt luxurious. The staff couldn't have been more hospitable, checking that we had all that we needed and that we had slept well. Having such high quality food, both for breakfast and in the evening, was a massive bonus. It was a delight to talk 'food' with the passionate, young chef, Oliver. What an asset to the business! Will definitely stay again and recommend to others.

Such a large statement bed needs a generous duvet that falls over the sides of the mattress and plump pillows to do it justice.

Big spacious accommodation, huge comfy bed, roomy shower/loo. Ample tea and coffee, reinforcements promptly provided on request. Good food, substantial for tapas - order frugally until you can judge against your hunger!

Long and complicated climb to it up successive flights of outside steps - no internal access to restaurant level. Bag carrying provided but a bit nerve wracking for the elderly and questionably fit - especially after dark, despite lighting. Very old property, well updated given historic building rules. Car parking easy when we stayed.

Room clean & tidy but the bathroom could do with touching up ie grouting around the bath. tea & coffee set up under the eves of the room could do with repositioning elsewhere, the room would benift from bed side lamps or the ability to switch main lights of from the bed. The breakfast was amazing quality & quanity and great coffee. The chef was well informed, very passionate about his food and service. We had an evening meal which we would recommend. The service staff knew all about the food and what complemented each dish. The Tapas arrived in a steady flow full of flavour and piping hot. Pricewise no complaints the quality of the food was outstanding

The room was lovely with period features All the staff are friendly and attentive The breakfast was very generous and well cooked individually We would have liked to have an evening meal there as the food looked wonderful

The parking on the road was free but we arrived at a busy time and had to park a distance away The accommodation whilst excellent was reached by stone steps outside and would be difficult for those with limited mobility

The accommodation was superb, we were welcomed by friendly helpful staff .the room was beautiful with period features , fantastic shower and a massive bed . The breakfast was extremely good .

Because of the period features there was a low entrance door to the room but this did not detract from a great stay just to be aware of steps up to the room also .

The check in was a bit unusual as we were stood in the restaurant with our bags, surrounded by people waiting for their tables. We were asked to give a £75 deposit in cash but with COVID we rarely carry cash anymore. It would be advisable for them to notify people in advance of this. The room was great, spacious and had good amenities. The only thing missing was a spoon for the coffee. Really liked the quirkiness of the room. The breakfast situation was a bit weird as we were asked if we wanted a full English when we checked in. Felt a bit pressured to say yes whereas I would have preferred to have known the options. Felt a bit on the spot with us being in the restaurant. Breakfast was okay. The juice was nice, everything else just felt a bit standard but okay in general.

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beautiful building , staff amazing and so friendly and helpful and we also ate the tapas which was very good the garlic prawns where amazing …. our room wasn’t ready on arrival but they upgraded us to another room for free and it was just beautiful !! breakfast ! wow

no shower only a bath and my hubby is 6 ft 4 so was a struggle

The most comfortable bed but not for people that like a firm mattress. Slept so well. The breakfast was so good, great sized portions, lots of options and quality ingredients

The shower was great but it did soak the floor mat which wasn’t a problem for us but I just wanted to make you aware in case it causes any damage over time

Lovely location, bonus of amazing restaurant downstairs (you must book in advance for it) Staff were great! Forgot they had a hot tub, next time we will take swim wear! Only negative/constructive comments are a shower mat would be useful (when stepping out of the shower) and although breakfast was fantastic we sat in the dark eating it! The other side of the restaurant would be more ideal.

A lovely old property and the rooms have been beautifully done. We were very impressed with all the staff. Chef and sous chef were producing great food too.

The rooms are accessed up some outside stairs at the side of the property which could do with some tlc. Perfectly safe just a bit scruffy.