Bullers Arms, Chagford

It really saddens me to say this as the staff at the Bullers Arms are very friendy. I stayed in the ground floor bedroom with my girlfriend and as we walked in were greeted with the smell of damp. The smell was very overpowering and originated from the bathroom which was in a very poor state with an old suit, dated tiles and black mouldy silicon round the shower. A member of staff explained that the damp was due to the heavy rain they had experienced recently. I think not as this was rising penetrating damp that had been left to fester for years. The decor in the room was also very tired and dated with fading yellow walls, black mould and pine furniture. The blue carpet was very worn and freyed at the edges. It was that bad we tried to look for alternative accomodation however everywhere in Chagford was full that weekend so we were stuck. In the morning we ordered a full english breakfast and yet again we were very disappointed. Everything was deep fried, sausages, bread, mushrooms, potatoes and it was clear that the oil in the fryer needed changing - HEARTBUSTER CORONARY BREAKFAST! It's such a shame that the owners have got this so wrong. Cooking a tasty healthy breakfast is easy. Complacancy has set in and the rot is rising. I will never go back there again or recommend it to friends. I would be very surprised if the Bullers evere got any repeat B&B business. Bullers wake up and pull your fingers out you could be sat on a goldmine!

11 Aug 2008 15:41