The Barn Hotel & Spa, Newton Suite

We were here for the Murder Mystery event birthday surprise. The evening was wonderful. The staff at the hotel, Hannah and Rachel, really helped us out with our last-minute room bookings! The rooms are quite dated but fairly neat. The jacuzzi, pool, sauna, and steam room are well kept. Quiet and not busy. Hope to visit again soon

The hotel is very easy to get to with a big car park. Overall the hotel was nice but has so potential to be so much better with a bit of investment in decor and maintenance. The rooms were very clean and spacious and had everything you'd expect from a hotel. It had a nice big bath and a walk in shower. The bathroom looked nice with two sinks and mirrors but the shower area had black mould on the grouting of the tiles which let the room down a bit. The furniture was ancient and could really do with updating. The food in the bar and breakfast was excellent and reasonable priced with generous portions. The spa changing area is very small and has very outdated lockers (bring a £1 coin). The shower area wasn't very good either. The pool was great and good size. The sauna, steam room and jacuzzi were very nice but a little small and cosy. Shame you have to hire towels and robes. Thought that was a bit cheeky. These should surely be complementary or at least get them on a deposit basis. The gym was ok with quite a selection but not great quality machines you see in proper gyms. The staff were very friendly and credit to the hotel. Overall a very nice stay but room for improvement

While the hotel and spa had its enjoyable moments, there were a few issues that impacted our stay. We had to wait a long time to use the leisure facilities, especially the pool and jacuzzi. Unfortunately, some of the leisure center members were rude. One older lady was particularly unpleasant, pushing us in the pool and making mean comments, despite having plenty of space. It was uncomfortable and frustrating. There should be time limits for the pool and jacuzzi to ensure everyone gets a chance to use them, as we barely had any time because others stayed in for so long. Additionally, it felt like this hotel and spa catered more to an older crowd. My family and I are in our 20s, and we received some uncomfortable looks from several guests, though a few were lovely. This made the experience less relaxing and welcoming than we had hoped. A more inclusive environment would go a long way in improving the experience for younger guests like us. While my stay had some positive aspects, there were several disappointments that left me feeling unsatisfied. The dinner was quite bland, and although the breakfast was decent, it also lacked flavor. On top of that, my sister and brother didn’t even receive their desserts during dinner, and there was no one around to ask for assistance or to bring them out, which was frustrating. One highlight, however, was the massage therapist—she was incredible and gave me the best massage I’ve ever had. It was a truly relaxing experience, and I was impressed by her skills. Unfortunately, I don’t think I will return. The atmosphere felt uncomfortable, with many of the guests being quite rude. This was especially true for the members at the leisure facility, which made the experience unpleasant. I expected a more welcoming environment, but it didn’t feel that way for me and my family.