Overview

What a pleasant surprise, a historical coaching inn right in the centre of litchfield itself, with delightful deco, comfortable furnishings, pleasant staff, and a very easy going hotel to settle down for a relaxing visit. Having come out onto Market street from B&M stores, we turned right and walked to the junction, and turned right on Bird street (PHOTO 1) a nice paved street lined with red bricked buildings, the George standing out as different. The entrance looked impressive enough, but sadly there where two steps to get up so unsuitable for disabled. If you are able to get up though, a very inviting hallway awaits you (photo 3). However, if you are disabled then another flat but very bumpy cobbled old coaching inn archway is available to take you into hotel by its rear entrance. Just walk back into Market street and on your left you will see the archway, signed for George hotel But my, it’s tough going, the cobbles are all over the place, very uneven, bumpy, and hard work, (photo 4) and this takes you into a small courtyard, badly in need of care, and the rear entry for the hotel (photo 5). The reception desk is maned, and tastefully built (photo 6) and you can then follow the signs for Bar (photo 7) which stocks a good selection of drinks, and the coffee was very nice and Hot, Hot for a change, and seating was comfortable enough and a popular meeting point for locals. Ahead of us now lay the Darwin restaurant (photo 9) and although not a wow factor it looked inviting enough with many tables available, (photos 10) and nicely decorated in plain colours, but warm looking (photo 11) reviews seemed to be very good for the meals provided. Opposite, and just a short walk away, (photo 12) by turning left and pulling open the door, it led to a corridor for the disabled toilet (photo 13) which although very clean, with grab rails, it was small inside, best to leave wheelchair in corridor (photo 14) Back into main area, a lift await us (photo 15) just big enough to get chair and carer in (photo 16). Up on first floor a pleasant small bedroom beckoned us forward, nicely decorated in plain colours, with a comfortable looking double bed and chestnut furniture (photo 17) while the toilet we saw was not disabled friendly but cosy enough in simple colours (photo 18). From the landing we looked down staircase (photo 19) and wisely chose to take the lift down again to reception area (photo 20)8 to make our way out into Bird street and on to market street.

Transport & Parking

Parking is available for the hotel if you are a guest, but you must book in and be registered with the hotel. For a day trip visitor it is best to park in the Minster car park ( Sat NAV WS13 6QT) and when you arrive, drive all the way round, passing B & M shop now on your left, and reach the disabled bays at the far end, parking is free for blue badge holders, and walk the few yards to the hotel, it is signed ahead for you.

Access

If you cannot get out of your chair, then the entrance you need as at the rear of the hotel, a bit difficult to find, but just go out along the alley beside B&M turn right, and go up the old coaching inn archway, over very unlevel and bumpy cobbled paving to a level entrance now over to your left. Because of this approach into the hotel, we have given low marks for parking.

Toilets

On the ground floor, close to lift,

Staff

Pleasant enough, but felt slightly withdrawn, bit willing to guide us.

Photos