Category: Accommodation

A small, quiet hotel in the centre of Reims, just a short walk from the cathedral and central shopping area. Big highlight was the comfy bed, even if the room was on the small side. 7/10.

Very well situated in Reims, this hotel was an ideal overnight stop for us. On a very quiet narrow side street, unloading luggage meant blocking the road whilst we decamped, but that seemed to be acceptable despite the road signs saying otherwise. The car even had its own bed for the night, a very small garage located a short walk from the hotel.

The room was small but functional, with a very comfortable bed….though we continued to use our own pillows! What amused me most was the magazine rack beside the toilet, though the entirely unfixed tap on the sink came a close second.

Breakfast was a highlight – very nicely presented tiny dining room, with continental fare. No meat, no cheese, as it should be.

A very nice B&B in Folkestone, with welcome cake and a private car parking space…albeit it was a short walk to park once luggage was unloaded. Rated this accommodation 7/10.

A typical B&B, but with an upmarket twist, the room was nicely decorated and lots of nice touches like the welcome cake, the view of a park from the large windows, and the approach from the staff who even helped carry our bags upstairs (we must be getting old).

It did have its faults…maybe fawlts (if you get the reference). Here’s two examples. First, on arrival the chap at the reception (a table in the hallway) was quite keen to take our breakfast order….in fact we didn’t get the key until we told him what we wanted and the time we wanted it. Second, the shower head leaked from above very slightly, meaning your shower was like being water-boarded whilst getting clean.