Booked as a stopover travelling further south. I hesitated when I read some of the negative reviews, but stuck with it. Staff were very friendly, standard of the room was good, excellent gym facilities & good pool. We ate in the bar, not in the restaurant only because we weren't very hungry. Quality of steak sandwich was excellent, and as such reasonably priced. Wine was over-priced, but no more than you expect in an hotel. Buffet breakfast was excellent. Some reviews complain about being set up for conferences, and that is one if its main markets I would say, but in no way did it deract from our stay. Also close to Holmes Chapel with some nice cafes.