Review of Hurley House Hotel 4*

The Hurley House Hotel oozes charm and quality. The staff were wonderful, so friendly and we were greeted by Ellie who welcomed us so warmly, it was like meeting with an old friend. Every member of the team showed a fantastic attitude and they clearly loved the environment too. Everywhere you went the venue was spotless and there are so many good things to say about the location, the building, the rooms, the bar, the restaurant and the food. So I’ll start with the outside; which was set in a lovely space with large seating areas and heaters. The Bar, dark and sensuous and the Restaurant was full of interest in its brown and wood décor with French style windows and giant dresser. It was certainly a super place for couples as well as smaller groups. The cleverly designed bedroom was decorated in exactly the same way as it would be in my fantasy house. The monogrammed bedding and towels were the best quality I've ever received in a hotel. There was a very generously sized bath with fabulous & powerful shower. And the best idea I've ever seen … there was a separate toilet room and in this classy area was a Floris room spray which smelt divine. All the soaps, hand wash and lotions were the finest quality. The minibar was bountiful with the crisps and nuts … oh honey sea salt nuts, I love thee. The comfy king size bed had plenty of room for Mr and Mrs Portly with space to spare. The food presentation was simply stunning and was totally delicious, deserving many Rosettes. The highly talented Michelin-Starred Chef and his Brigade did a superb of satisfying my overly critical palate. Starters: Gorgeousman had a vegetarian starter (I know right? ) of Burned Leeks with Salt Baked Celeriac and I had Game & Fois Gras Terrine with wonderful basket of thin toasted bread crisps. We both then had the lamb which was so unctuous and served with house chips and seasoned to perfection. For dessert, I indulged in a sticky toffee pudding with my clearly cleverer other half opting for the Chocolate dessert which was seriously the most chocolatey of chocolate desserts ever. Breakfast was lovely, Gorgeous had the traditional and I went for the Pancakes with Bacon & Maple syrup which were yummy. This was a fabulous break away and I am really looking forward to going back.