Conveniently located in the centre of the picturesque market town of Ross-on-Wye, is the Kings Head Bar & Hotel, an ancient hostelry dating back to the 14th century, when it used to be a small coaching inn.
It has a wealth of olde-worlde charm & character with it's many low oak-beamed walls & ceilings, stone & wooden floors, huge open log fires and lots of interesting nooks & crannies. It is even reputed to have a secret tunnel running from the cellar to the Saracens Head, another hotel/pub further along the street, and is further reputed to have ghostly residents!
The room we stayed in was large & interestingly quirky with a sloped ceiling, and spotlessy clean. Fully equipped with tea/coffee tray & even complimentary bottled mineral water. Also TV, trouser press & direct dial access telephone. Lovely clean bathroom with amazingly soft towels, soap, shower gel etc. Apparently the superior rooms have freeview and flat screen TV's!
The old winding staircase leading up to the rooms was rather steep and uneven, but very much in keeping with the 14th centuary charm! That said, this might pose a problem for the elderly or infirm.
The bar downstairs is very popular with the locals which is a good sign, & has a lovely warm, inviting & friendly atmosphere. Lots of comfortable seating with armchairs & sofa's, and a roaring log fire. An excellent choice of beers & wines.
Our evening meal and breakfast was top-notch with an excellent menu and friendly obliging staff. It did'nt cost a lot either - we paid £80 all-in which was excellent value considering the quality of food, efficient service & the superior ambiance of the hotel itself.
To summerize: although only a 2* hotel, it provides 5* sevice - relaxed & welcoming, we will definately be back! read more