When the reservation was made, we were a bit apprehensive about staying in a college dormitory, but when we arrived, the apprehension disappeared. Located directly across the street from Salisbury Cathedral, it is impossible to stay closer. The reception lady was friendly and helpful, explained the entrance code to access the rooms, offered the car park for the following day after checkout, and detailed the importance of getting the car back before the gates are locked at night. Everything in the room was spotless: bedding, bathroom, carpet, everything. The bed was hard, which seems to be the norm in the UK, but did not prevent us both from getting a good night's sleep. The college is located inside the Cathedral Close, which means that it is closed off at night. It also means that if you are out with a car after the gates are locked, your car will remain locked out until the following morning. Best to keep this in mind if you enjoy late nights out. There are no pubs, restaurants, or other hotels nearby, so there is no noise from the rowdy night crowd. The shower had plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Bath linens were clean, absorbent, and in good condition. The room had two windows so we were comfortable without air conditioning. Breakfast was fabulous, with an outstanding assortment of hot and cold options. Like in the guests rooms, everything we saw in the breakfast room was clean as a whistle. Employees kept the serving areas spotless and well-stocked. We were very surprised by the large crowd enjoying breakfast because we had neither seen nor heard any other guests at all. This was the first lodging in our 2-week visit to England and Wales, so it set a high standard for every subsequent accommodation. We loved this part of England, and if we're lucky enough to return, we will definitely stay here again.
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