Stephen Auker

"Out of season take a metal detector to the bark chippings in the play area. I found £25 in 2 hours."

"Bird watchers paradise."

"Great cricket, nice people and a bar."

"Sometimes the service here is terrible and not when just very busy. But the food quality is always consistent and fabulous value. Shame the brilliant chef who was there for years has left."

"From October throughout the winter watch for the goosanders on the river."

"It's a budget motel so don't expect too much. Also ask for a room on the highest level you can AND at the very END of the corridor because then you can get away from the noise of people coming in late"