The Sign of the Angel relies heavily on the history of its building and its location. As a consequence, little effort has been made to maintain either the property or the period ‘charm’ its website promises. Our room was tired, grubby and uncomfortable. The furnishings bore little resemblance to the photographs on the hotel website, which show foot stools, cushions, an alabaster statuette and potted plants, all of which were absent. Junk shop furniture is meanwhile used in an attempt to create an antique, ‘old England’ experience. The reality was closer to staying in someone’s hastily emptied spare room. The dining experience is much more authentic, offering good quality food and service. Sadly, the cosier of the two dining rooms, situated away from the main entrance was closed for no apparent reason, as was the garden. If you want the experience of staying at a 15th Century inn with oak beams, real fires and sloping floors, the Sign of the Angel won’t disappoint. We however, would have preferred a better standard of room and some more comfort and hospitality.
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