L'Auberge - Maisons Glenn Anna

L’Auberge Glenn Anna failed our expectations on most levels. The welcome was not existent, not a smile or small talk, just instructions on how to get to our room , time for dinner / breakfast, general rules about parking and hotel being locked up at night. The bedroom overlooked the main road, too many furniture , typically dark traditional Breton style which made the room feel even darker, decor needed revisiting. The worst part was the loose skirting boards which obviously had been left , in the state we found them for a while… months … years. ..with no attempt to repair and make them good. Maintenance was not a priority. Bedding was came last century, brown blanket, bottom sheet was stretchy synthetic material , not comfortable. Bed itself was acceptable. Cupboard/ hanging space was in the same state, broken shelves. Bathroom also , at first appearance looked ok : seventies/ eighties style, black and red granite marble washbasin with golden taps, Shower : same style, except that the shower attachment was not properly fixed to the wall and the heavy shower handle was loose.. We reported soon after arrival the state of the room. Only during dinner, were we informed that we would be upgraded for the second night. Apologies were nonexistent We did not enjoyed our 3 courses dinner: fussy service, the smallest amuse bouche was served in a large tray or in a wooden box made to look like a book. Long and winded service, dining room lacked character, atmosphere. The upgrade was a pleasant suite, but again we did not appreciate the flocked duvet covet, not exactly very smooth and comfortable.

A stunningly good hotel. Friendly staff made us feel very welcome on arrival and we were delighted by our suite, which reminded us of some of the more luxurious hotels in which we have stayed over the years - but at a very much lower cost than they were. Very personally furnished, it felt as if we were being given an insight into the owners' own tastes. The bed, in a separate room, was large and very comfortable, the bathroom impressive (including a tub), the living room spacious. The balcony ran the length of the room and was pleasant to sit on, overlooking the verdant gardens. For the price, we thought it an excellent example of value-for-money. It sits in a very interesting and, dare I say, idiosyncratic town, with options to eat in its own (good, from a previous visit) restaurant and also a bistrot, in the ownership of another part of the family. Ample parking.

Nous avons voulu renouveler le réveillon du 31 décembre sur les plats à emporter (plats, desserts) et avons été très déçus cette année. Rien à voir avec l année passée. La présentation, la texture, les saveurs et quantités... rien n y était.