Remembered the Crown & Mitre from over 40 years ago, but this was my first ever stay - and dog-friendly to boot. It’s a bit tired in places, but the room was comfortable, clean and decently equipped.
I landed lucky with a car parking space on arrival, though to be honest, there are a number of reasonable public car parks only a short walk away.
Bar prices were *very* reasonable - especially for a hotel ! The only drawback was a group of very sweary customers who spent some time in the bar, leading me and another gentleman to leave for public space elsewhere in the hotel.
Of particular note were the cleaning staff I encountered in the annexe building - young, but very polite and friendly - and clearly good at their job!