We are traveling by motorcycle and thus lack room to carry things like hair dryers and full compliment of toiletries. This hasn't been a problem in 12 of the 13 B&Bs and hotels we have stayed at on our UK tour, however it was at the Langley Arms. There was a dispenser for hand soap, but nothing else. No shampoo, soap bar or body wash, or hair dryer.
It is also the only place where everything must be paid for in advance, including meals in the restaurant. More like a fast-food McDonalds rather than a proper restaurant.
The issues seem mostly related to poor management and odd policies. The staff were friendly and helpful, but encumbered by odd policies.
Pros:
Old building with character, but lots of squeaks and doors that bang loudly when closed
The supper food was very good once we got it. We were the only ones seated in the restaurant area. The server came for our order and asked for a credit card to "start a tab" at the bar. We said we only wanted food and would go to the bar if drinks were wanted. We had a hard time understanding her accent and apparently she was telling us that we needed a tab even for food. And she thought when we said we would come to the bar that we meant we would order food there. We waited 20 minutes and she never returned. When we went looking for her we found someone who appeared to be a supervisor and she explained that we needed to provide a credit card before we could order food. This was a first for us and seems like a really odd policy.
Friendly staff and good service once the "bar tab" issue was sorted out.
Clean rooms
Cons:
Location in residential area so there is not much nearby to do or many alternatives for restaurants
Tab required for supper. Very strange
No amenities - shampoo, body wash, hair dryers so be sure to come prepared
Thin towels, one with hole in it
Old and uncomfortable bedding
Smell of sewer gas when we first entered bathroom. Running water in the shower fixed it so apparently the trap was dry