North Wing - Pitmedden Gardens

What a super privilege and delight staying at Pitmedden Gardens.

Late evening strolls in the peaceful garden were amongst the delights as well as its convenient distance to Balmoral Castle, Haddo House, Castle Fraser, Fyvie Castle, Craigievar and Drum Castle and all they had to offer. We loved making dinner in the kitchen and eating our meals either in the dining room or outside and then retiring to the sunlit sitting room and eventually the comfort of our beds in the beautifully appointed rooms. Thank you for such a memorable stay!!!

We had a fantastic stay at Pitmedden.

The house is beautiful and full of character but also very comfortable. We found the kitchen to be spacious and very well equipped. Of course the pièce de résistance was the garden which we thoroughly enjoyed, especially when it was closed to the public.

We enjoyed our holiday in the spacious accommodation afforded in the North Wing.

We were afforded all of the home comforts that we required. We were highly privileged to have had the opportunity to relax and absorb the delights of the glorious, spacious gardens included within our rental package. This was especially appreciated as we ambled through before and after the hours open to the daily visitors. We will be considering a return visit in the future. 1st class. Dawn, Ken and family

Rooms are enormous and very palatial.

Unfortunately the hot water cylinder does not match the size of the accommodation. Only one small bath was possible before the water ran cold.

While this house was impressive, with beautifully decorated and furnished spacious rooms and modern bathrooms in a lovely setting, it was let down by poor house maintenance and attention to detail.

For example, no washing up equipment so unable to wipe down worktops or wash up effectively. The heating was odd - on arrival dining room v hot with heaters set at 32degrees whereas the huge sitting room had no heat at all. The welcome pack was mean - cheap sachets of instant coffee, no filter coffee (not even coffee bags), no milk and three small packets of cheap biscuits ie 6 biscuits! Kitchen Equipment was thoughtless 2 egg cups ( accommodation for 7 people), the one small chopping board was a health hazard with chipped formica coming away from the board. Cupboards had old scraps of paper in them. Bedroom blind was broken. As noted by a previous visitor the bath plug doesn't work so no baths. None of these points are huge but collectively they betray a thoughtless, careless approach which lets down the National Trust for Scotland.

We stayed at Pitmedden Gardens over Easter.

It was perfect as we had three children who could play in the enclosed gardens after hours and we could relax with a coffee anywhere on site. The staff in the café and gift shop where excellent and the gardeners where a delight to talk too. On Easter Sunday before the gardens opened to the public, we had a small egg hunt for the kids The house is large and children loved exploring it when we arrived. Around the house are the woods which we loved looking around for the local wildlife on our way to the small craft ale bar in the village 15 mins away. One suggestion I could make is if a bedroom was available on the ground floor it would be more ideal with people with severe mobility problems as the stairs are quite steep but that should not put you off. However this has gone down as one our best holidays in recent years.

Lovely place for a holiday and fortunately the weather was fine.

Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, beautiful gardens. Unfortunately very few of the issues we pointed out on our last visit have been addressed. The fridge still had a wall of ice at the back and froze most of the food we put in on the first night necessitating a visit to Ellon for supplies. Once again the log basket hadnt been filled but it was supplied on the Monday. There was washing-up liquid this time but nothing to scrub the pots and bowls before going in the dishwasher. The plug in the bath needs replacing as the water just drains out if it isn't placed exactly right. However, the house is lovely and I would go back again when the garden is open.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Pedmeddan.

The house was really cosy and warm and it was lovely to be able to make use of the well manicured gardens. There is a local co op in Pedmeddan which was well stocked for supplies. Hope to return to see gardens in full bloom.

What a wonderful property!

Very comfortable, homely, located in stunning gardens and interior finished to very high standards. Check-in seamless and property warm on arrival. Everything you need for a staycation. I would like to point out some very minor things if improved would make this a five star listing. These do not affect the overall stay but think if added would just offer that little extra required. On arrival there was a welcome board of tea (suki tea which is high quality but sachets exposed to the environment so losing their flavour) hot chocolate, sugar and milk (uht) sachets. No coffee. An improved welcome welcome package would be appreciated - fresh milk, ground coffee, tea presented in a container and perhaps some local butter and jam and home bakes from the tearoom (when open). The kitchen was well equipped with beautiful Denby crockery , glasses , cookware etc but lacked tea towels, cloths and dishwasher tablets (only 1 of each provided for an entire week). The oven wasn’t the cleanest unfortunately. In the main living room there was a curtain off its hook at one end as well as a blind and the curtain rail on the entrance to the dining room was falling off. One of bathrooms with the shower upstairs had silver duct tape around the bottom of the sink unit. As I said previously these are very minor maintenance issues and once rectified the property would be a 5 star in my opinion. My family and friends loved every minute of their stay living in such a stunning period property. Would not hesitate to book again or any of the other NTS holiday properties.

Amazing house, brilliant place to stay.

The gardens are simply beautiful, as are the grounds. The location is great for easy access to shops and things to do. The house is very well set up, and has pretty much everything you could need.

We greatly enjoyed our stay here in the lovely rooms.

It was warm and clean when we arrived. Ability to access the gardens was a lovely bonus which we greatly enjoyed. Just a couple of points you might wish to consider for future residents. Firstly the main oven trips the fuse when operated. We did report this on the second day but heard no more. Second thing is that all the toilet seats are extremely loose and slip sideways when you move, which is a bit disconcerting. But, as I say, we had a great stay

The property was very well described and photographed.

We anticipated an upmarket historic property. We found everything was even better than photographed and described. Beautifully furnished with traditional quality furniture and carpets, with all necessary modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. Everything immaculately clean. All situated in historic Pitmedden Gardens. We felt likeLords of the Manor. Great base for touring all the many Aberdeenshire Castles and Gardens. We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended and we may plan a future visit.

The house was great our second time staying and the refurbished work was really nice also changed lounge sofas all made difference had nice holiday, however one big problem FIRE ALARMS, we set off the alarms cooking (no fire) one evening probably most of us have at home at one time or another burn toast or something, and we opened windows doors etc as you do kitchen quickly cleared however the extremely loud alarm continued, looking around to see if there was a panel reset could not find one , as a maintenance engineer myself before retiring I knew there had to be a reset panel somewhere, looking in the information book left no out of hours contact number for emergency or repair this was confirmed next day by manager, anyway we phoned local fire brigade who turned up quickly as it is sleeping accommodation with two fire trucks they informed us it had happened once before and the panel to reset was located in another part of building but they had no access and because no fire could not break/ to make entry, we were discussing with firefighters where we could find local hotel for the night being only option left when one of the firemen found a open window and cancelled the alarm sounders although could not reset panel as required a code, fire service were great and we made it through night until staff back on site in morning, as staff leave between 4 and 5 pm no one is on site and number in visitor book is on site phone, this need to be looked at to provide out hours number for a key holder in emergency repairs , Don’t Burn The Toast !

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North Wing, Pitmedden Gardens was a fantastic place to stay.

Recently upgraded by the Pitmedden Team, it was a pleasure to stay in and the property surpassed our expectations. The property was spotless and offered a level of comfort and space that would be very hard to surpass. It was a treat to have the gardens to ourselves in the evening and a great pleasure to wander round them without anyone else around. The quality of the crockery and cutlery was of an extremely high standard. We are all foodies and like to cook, everything we needed was available at the property, though we had brought some of our own cooking supplies with us, based n previous reviews, we didn't need them, despite making eggs Benedict for breakfast and Beef Wellington and summer pudding for dinner. The sitting room was delightful and the bedrooms were perfect. We had no complaints at all, in a property of this age, every effort has been made to ensure 21st century luxury within an old property. We found North Wing to be a perfect base for exploring the district and we all looked forward to coming back to the house in the evening.

Our stay was exceptional the house was Clean to a very high standard everything you could possibly need was there the staff were very friendly and helpful we had one small issue with the toilets which was rectified very quickly overall one of the best holidays we have had THANK YOU so much

I grew up in this house when my father worked for the National Trust for Scotland so it was a pleasure to take my family (10 of us in all - we took the Beechgrove Cottage as well) back to see where I spent my youth.

There haven't been many changes since I was a boy there in the 1950s, but the house has been well maintained and makes an interesting holiday let. The great boon is the access to the spectacular garden, and our party took full advantage of it in the evenings. My main criticism of the house is the lack of a stair rail. My wife, who has limited mobility, found the stairs very difficult without a handhold of some kind. A simple thick rope hanging down the newel post would provide a quick solution. Really nice new tweed-upholstered furniture was delivered for the sitting room during our stay. The old furniture, which was there when I lived there 65 years ago, had lasted well, but it was time for a change! The room that used to be my father's study is now the entrance hall. It is dingy and unattractive and not a welcoming space. Better lighting , brighter paint and a few choice bits of furniture replacing that gloomy dark dresser would greatly improve it. Outside, the line of overflowing bins by the new front door was very unattractive. You need to find a better place to house them, properly screened. Also make sure they aren't overflowing. Each of my negative comments could be easily addressed. On the other hand, we found the resident manager very helpful and the service which she provided was excellent. We all greatly enjoyed our stay.

We had a lovely stay over Christmas and a lighted Christmas Tree was already set up to greet us and we even found another Christmas tree and lights so we had two in the lounge and dining room.

We had a large gathering over Christmas and managed to find extra chairs and extend the table to seat 18 people so that was great. It’s a lovely location and we even managed a few walks around the gardens, although there is not much to see during winter. We would highly recommend it.

Amazing place.

Everything was perfect, the rooms were warm enough, internet connection fast and the property was just minutes away from Pitmedden. The Garden was beautiful. I highly recommend it.

It was a great place to stay with family the cottage was huge we enjoyed our stay and it was extremely clean.

We had a wonderful week here with our tribe of children.

The house and gardens were wonderful for everyone and with our National Trust for Scotland membership we were able to visit different castles, gardens and play parks all week without ever visiting anywhere twice. We liked it so much that we booked another week there for later in the year.

We very much enjoyed our stay, and the atmosphere of the house and its decor.

We did have some difficulty with the heaters in two of the bedrooms, Old Craig and the bedroom facing it across the landing. The heaters kept cutting out and becoming stone cold, despite our best efforts and having read the manual for advice. The backup moveable heaters saved the situation. But everything else was very much to our liking. Being able to access the garden is wonderful, and we met a very friendly black cat which followed us around.

An interesting, well equipped, comfortable and warm holiday home.

Provided a great base for exploring the many other NTS sites in the Aberdeen area. Having Pitmedden Gardens at the back door was an added bonus - will definitely be back at some point. However just a couple of negative points - the oven was in need of a good clean and there was no kitchen cloth/cleaner for use on the work surfaces.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property.

It is huge and well appointed. Having immediate access to the gorgeous gardens each day was such a thrill and we felt like stately lords and ladies. Thank you so much. Well located for attractions, castles and nearby walks. We would definitely stay again. Julie

The location is in an idyllic spot (the garden is fantastic) and very quiet.

The apartment is very large and offers plenty of space, especially for large families. Admittedly, this old house has a lot of charm, but you have to accept the flaws of an old building (some radiators don't work; some ceiling lights don't work, etc.). However, these flaws could be easily improved (the kitchen was not perfectly clean, with dirty plates in the cupboard, etc.). However, these are just minor details compared to the charm of the house.

A unique and atmospheric place to stay with wonderful gardens.

Fantastic property; really lovely.

Overall one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in, and are planning to come back. Almost everything we needed - only a single tea towel and no dishcloth (so if we do come back, we will bring our own next time), though the towels and bedding were excellent. Cleaning was mostly good - though things like very cobwebby windows with lots of dead flies (e.g. in the downstairs bathroom).

The house was warm and spotlessly clean.

The shower was hot and powerful. The decor is a little dated as seen in the pictures but you cannot fault it for the price. We enjoyed walking round the beautiful gardens and would definitely return next time we were in the area. Thanks

Our stay at Pitmedden Gardens was fabulous.

The North wing was very clean and well equipped with everything you need to be home from home. This is an old house and the furnishings respectfully reflected this. The beds were very comfortable and huge and the bedding was spotless. The shower was amazing and the heat instantaneous. No waiting for it to be warm. The surrounding areas are picturesque and of course the gardens are an added bonus. I would definitely recommend Pitmedden Gardens. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

The house was perfect for our needs and we enjoyed our stay, however, some minor suggestions: - better lighting in the rooms (except kitchen) - heating controls were confusing - more external lighting around the main entrance and parking

Stayed here Fri to Tues for hogmanay.

The property was fantastic. There were 6 of us, and everyone had a wonderful time. The property was fully furnished with everything we could need, with the obvious exception of food and drink. The property is very spacious and decorated traditionally, which I like. The gardens surrounding were beautiful. The beach is not far by car and we visited the local village, where everyone was so friendly. I would definitely return and would highly recommend for a relaxing break.

We had a lovely two-week stay in this beautiful house, enjoying the garden (even in winter) and the lovely surroundings.

The rooms are delightful - huge, light sitting room with views over the front lawn (yes, maybe invest in new feather seat cushions for the sofa, but perfectly adequate). The bedrooms are spacious and attractive, with quality bedding and furnishings. The main double bedroom is spectacularly large and luxurious. We loved the curved staircase and the central dining room with the square table. The kitchen is spacious, as is the outer hall, with lots of storage for coats, boots, umbrellas - all needed for the Scottish climate. The NTS staff were very friendly and helpful. Perhaps a few more serving dishes would be useful if the house is full. Overall a lovely place - I could move in!

A unique experience and a privilege to stay in this special place As iit is a NationalTrust property we thought there should have been some information provided about the property and its history Narrow spiral staircase is quite dangerous because there is no handrail.

It is mentioned on the website but I think there needs to be more clarity about how tricky that staircase is. The process and communication for garbage need to be clarified. The instructions in the house are simply wrong, the bins are locked iand inaccessible. Finally, we asked office staff, and they told just to leave the garbage at the front door. In summary, though, a unique experience, thank you

Excellent property which is very well equipped.

I'm told there has been criticism of the sofas, but what do people expect in a property that contains period furniture? - sofa was fine. Main sitting room could benefit from some extra lighting (we took our own after reading previous reviews) but not a show stopper. Guidance on waste disposal needs clarified - the bins at the back of the garage were locked, but on site staff and volunteers were sympathetic and helpful.

Had really good stay with friends, house and gardens were great, the lounge furniture needs replaced it’s very uncomfortable on chairs, I know it’s mentioned they are old and part of it but it’s important guests are comfortable and lounge furniture lets it down sure alternatives could be found without looking out of place,it’s mentioned in description but be aware of stairs could be a big problem for some who have mobility problems or unsteady of foot,

Myself, my daughter and 4 grandchildren had a great stay, house is spacious, kids had a ball playing hide and seek.

North Wing Pitmedden House, comments on visit 17 to 24 June 23 Our party consisted of 4 adults and two youngsters.

We found the property fine for what we wanted and the access to the Pitmedden Gardens was an added bonus, particularly in the evenings; we were lucky with the weather. The kitchen was in excellent condition and really well equipped with ample crockery, cutlery and pot and pans, again all in good condition. The clothes washing machine did the job but was modern and a little daunting to control; an instruction book would have been helpful to make sure users did not damage it. In fact there were no instruction books for any of the equipment. Dining room and lounge again well equipped with more than adequate furniture and facilities. Upstairs the bedrooms and bathroom facilities were excellent, the walk in shower afforded good access and performed particularly well. We did, however, find some issues with the property. The property description stated two floors the upper floor accessed by a winding stair case. I had assumed that being a domestic residence the stair case would be of relatively slow helix and have at least one handrail. The spiral was in fact more like a castle spiral stair with uneven stone steps and there was no handrail. Further the staircase was interrupted by another staircase joining at about three quarters of the way up. Neither of the steps on the ground and the first floors mentioned in your online description had a handrail. My wife has a mobility issue but can use stairs of a normal domestic type when equipped with a hand rail. We managed but she had to be assisted both up and down all the stairs though we decided not to attempt the steps on the first floor. You should either install suitable hand rails or make it clear in your property description that the property might not be suitable for people with a mobility issue. Waste disposal: There is no clear information on where bins are and which ones to use. We found bins at the rear of the garage near left end of the house. There was a skip, three industrial bins, one of which was recycle of all kinds, four normal bins, one marked recycle and another overflowing. The skip was open topped and therefore not suitable for kitchen waste other bins were full and the three industrial bins were locked, except for one day when we were able to use them. When we left I had to leave a plastic bag with an apology on the floor in the kitchen as I did not know what to do with it. There is no clear information on what is recycled. I would have expected the National Trust for Scotland to be a paragon on such a subject. An NTS information sheet in the lounge indicated that there were full recycling facilities at the medical centre in Pitmedden. This is not correct, there are bins for glass only. One of the industrial bins, which was locked for most of the week was for mixed recycling and appeared to cover all usual items, so this could be used by North Lodge visitors. You need to sort this simple issue out.

THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR MY FAMILY OF SIX!

THE GARDENS ARE INCREDIBLE AS IS THE PROPERTY AND ROOM NUMBER AND SIZE /SHOWER WATER PRESSURE AMAZING THIS WAS A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. MY AUNT LIVES JUST A FEW MILES AWAY IN ELON AND I HAVEN'T SEEN HER IN NEARLY 50 YEAS!!! PERFECT LOCATION TO RENDEZVOUS! GREAT NEW ALDI GROCERY STORE THERE - THE FIREPLACE KEPT THE PLACE COZY!WE WANT TO RETURN! ONLY REGRET, STAY LONGER

Large spacious accommodation and excellent for young children especially with access to the gardens.

Beds very comfortable .

Lovely old building and very clean with all the facilities you require . Lounge furniture very uncomfortable , fortunately we had seen this on a previous comment and we took our own extra cushions .

We had an absolutely wonderful stay in The North Wing.

Having the beautiful gardens to wander in whenever we felt like it was amazing - especially in the snow! The house is lovely, very grand and appropriately furnished with antiques and interesting pictures and books. We were very cosy and the wood-burning stove was a bonus. Although it didn't throw out much heat, this wasn't an issue as the house was very warm. (Almost too warm, even with snow outside. I am used to heating that is off overnight, and in the end turned off the storage heater in my room.) Maybe basic instructions on the operation of the drafts on the stove would be good. I finally worked out that they were the opposite to my stove at home. There are great walks right from the door, e.g. along the Fisher's Path to Tolquhon Castle and Tarves and, in the other direction, to Udny Green. These were both lovely. Less lovely is the village of Pitmedden itself, which is an excellent example of what can happen when the planning laws are too lax. Udny Green is much nicer. We spent a day at Haddo House and thoroughly recommend this. We would have gone back again had it not snowed! I have only three suggestions for improvements to The North Wing. First, maybe supply some cushions for the chairs in the sitting room as they are very deep front to back (loved the chairs, though, and their chintzy covers) - we brought some cushions down from a bedroom. We also brought table lamps from a bedroom as the lighting in the sitting room is very harsh and cold. I would suggest doing away with the centre light and having wall lights and table lamps. Finally, the walls throughout are white or pale magnolia, giving a rather cold, institutional feeling that doesn't do justice to the lovely rooms - reminiscent of the colour schemes in the student houses of our youth! Some more sympathetic period colours on the walls would be lovely. But these are minor quibbles. All in all, this was a very enjoyable week and we would love to come back again. Exceeded our expectations, which were already high!

Property is absolutely lovely, huge rooms peaceful and relaxing.

Strongly recommend. A second key would be nice but using the key box was fine.

Spent a wonderful week over Christmas here.

Property was larger than expected from the pictures and, for its size, it was surprisingly lovely and warm. Everything was clean and so lovely having the Christmas tree up and decorated for us when we arrived. Everything in the kitchen is in excellent condition and there were plenty of plates, cups, utensils etc. So lovely having access to the private gardens out the back. There is very little I could come up with by way of suggestions for improvement - perhaps the lighting in the lounge could be improved with an extra lamp and a larger light shade on the ceiling light fitting. Can’t wait to stay here again!

Property was lovely and clean and well equipped .

Beds were very comfortable but lounge furniture was uncomfortable , fortunately we read previous comments and brought our own additional cushions . House is in a beautiful setting and we hope to return soon .

We fully understand it is an older property and presents its own quirks.

However, there were lots of spider webs on windows which my wife went around the house to clean up on day of arrival. The lighting in the sitting room was inadequate. We took the lamp from the dinning room as it was not used to assist in the sitting room. The kitchen sink could do with an instantaneous hot water heater under the sink. Had to waste a lot of water waiting for the water to get hot. The lock on one of sitting room windows was broken and some windows looked liked they were painted shut. The Wifi was a huge disappointment as the only room to get a signal was the sitting room and the bedroom above. The signal was very slow and weak.The heating was great (even with minimum use) as we never felt cold or damp. And having the garden and cafe right outside our back door was great. One last point - the speed bump on the drive needs to be highlighted, especially in the dark. We hit it quite hard the first time we drove in.

Very good property,not enough glasses,no beer or whisky glasses.

No wooden spoon for the porridge

We loved our stay.

The house was beautiful and relaxing. We met many NTS staff and all were friendly and had lots of experience to share about the gardens and the property.

Amazing property, well equiped and just incredible location.

It really made our vacation very memorable.

This must rank as the best National Trust Property in the country.

The accommodation is simply superb. Spacious, comfortable, in period, but with huge beds in huge bedrooms, a modern kitchen with everything one could require, a huge lounge with glorious views out of large picture windows at the front, and over the garden at the back, a lovely dining room with a period fireplace, and double entrance doors to keep the warmth in. The biggest bonus of all must be the private access to the simply glorious Pitmedden garden with an open all hours policy allowing one to stroll around the garden after the public visitors have gone. The garden is very special and is planted in two very different styles, in different levels, one very formal, and the other informal, and it is a magical place. A truly wonderful place to stay, that should be booked up years in advance, so book now!

Best bit - having the top garden to yourself when the gate is closed.

But for some unfathomable reason they lock the middle gates, to keep you out of the best bit. Its a big old rambling house. Very clean, nice and tidy. The chairs and beds were all comfy. Needs some cushions in the living room though. Bed linen and towels excellent. The kitchen is excellent. Dining room very good. Bath and shower rooms range from good to excellent. Some of the light bulbs are a bit dim, but OK. Heating took some fiddling with to get right, its mostly storage heaters that take time to warm up. We are used to these and had no problems getting it pleasant. Also has some oil filled radiators that we needed. Scotland is not warm in early May. Wi-fi works OK. We streamed music upstairs with no problem, but video only worked properly on ground floor, and didn't stretch to the dining room, kitchen or upstairs. Something like a TP-Link Booster Powerline Kit would solve that easily, but we had left ours at home. Had to log in to video call to deal with issue at work, and that worked fine in the living room. Easiest route is from A90 via Ellon. Where Brew-Dog have their brewery and an excellent bar. Supermarkets and fuel all close enough to not be a problem. Loads of restaurants and pubs. Good walks.

Overall this is an excellent place to stay and we would highly recommend it.

A few suggestions that would enhance the stay further: provide an enhanced selection of pans for cooking; add extra padding to seat cushions in sitting room; provide some instructions for the heating system.

This place is awesome.

Set in gorgeous grounds, it's a real dream come true. Lots of room, and an extra special surprise was that the double beds are more like superking beds. Positives: - Having access to the amazing gardens for example when eating breakfast is out of this world - If you end up bumping into them, the staff at Pitmedden are lovely - Ample private parking - Lovely walks - Cute town and very well stocked Co-op within walking distance - Loads of room - Very well equipped kitchen - Huge dining table, great for board games - We only used the master bedroom, but the bed was extremely comfortable - So quiet in the evenings & no light pollution whatsoever - We saw bunnies and deer outside on the lawn in the evening Slight negatives: - As someone else mentioned, the wi-fi signal doesn't penetrate much beyond the living room and master bedroom, so bear that in mind if that's an issue for you. Possibly not an issue for people who are on a better mobile network than us (three) - The chairs and sofa in the living room are old and pretty uncomfortable. If you have back issues etc you might want to consider bringing an extra cushion It's such an unusual place to stay - super memorable. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

The pictures do not justify how big the property is.

The use of the gardens was another added bonus. We also had an unexpected tribute band play on our last night which we were able to attend for free. Absolutely amazing experience. We have already recommended this fabulous holiday home to family who have booked for later this year. Would definitely return.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the gardens were beautiful and the museum very interesting.

A very good hub for exploring the surrounding area. Some minor points that didn’t really affect our stay but may be worthwhile attending to for future guests 1. No coal left for first night and fire left full of ashes. We did not use it. 2. Wash hand basin in master bedroom is not plumbed in and is for show. This is misleading in advert. 3. Shower in shower room is cold. It doesn’t heat up. We did report it on site but said we could live with it. Wifi does not extend to bedrooms. Repeaters would fix this. These are not complaints but, I hope, useful feedback as we had a great stay and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone