Heart of England, Northampton by Marston's Inns

Didn’t have all menu available, seemed like new staff being trained unsure of what to do getting things wrong

I received a really friendly welcome from Penny and had a very nice, clean, spacious room. This is an old building so clearly isn’t shiny and new, but was perfectly adequate for my requirements. It was lovely having the bar downstairs, and the offer of pub food if needed. Would definitely stay there again. Excellent value and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of free parking in their car park.

Worth what I paid Booked this as a change from the blandness of chain hotels and it was fairly cheap …..but…. The old adage you get what you pay for. It was fine the bed was comfortable, room not that warm but there was a heater I could have plugged in. The downside was the four steep steps down to the bathroom, which was very big. The water was not really hot enough for a lingering soak which was a pity as it was a much bigger bath than I have at home. The windowsill needs some tlc as it looks quite awful when you are in the bath. Staff friendly and willing. Breakfast was fine though could have been a bit hotter.