Millstream Hotel & Restaurant

We know Bosham well but this was out first visit to the Millstream. We stayed 4 nights over the August Bank Holiday. Overall the hotel was delightful but I want to comment on the midges that appeared in our room on our final (Monday) night. We discovered them at about 10 PM all over the room. I went to reception and was offered a change of rooms. I was pointed to a notice behind reception asking clients to report any sighting of midges. Up to this point we had no idea they were a problem, but clearly the hotel knows about them as the room had sticky yellow fly paper on the window. We had to move rooms ourselves and were disappointed no one offered to help or check. In the morning we noticed that our new room also had many midges. A gauze had been crudely attached to the window in an attempt to keep them out. The midges themselves was not the main problem and I suspect they are a very seasonal problem. it was more that the hotel clearly knew about them and did not do more to warn guests, eg to close windows. Also I suspect we could not have changed rooms earlier in our stay as the hotel was apparently full

Booked a table online 2 weeks beforehand. On the day of the booking, I rang to request a change to the time but was advised they had no booking for us at all although I had the confirmation email. When we arrived we were sat in a dark corner which was not pleasant at all. We asked to move table, which they did. A waitress (Black hair); pulled a very unpleasant face as if we were just trouble makers. At the next table a young waitress asked if we were there for a special celebration - we were, our 1st anniversary. Nothing materialised from this conversation. My husband ordered sea bass; when this arrived he got a fish bone stuck between his teeth! - should the bones have been removed? At this point, there was no electricity; it had suddenly gone. He went to the toilet to deal with the stuck bone & was dismayed to find he couldn't wash his hands as the taps had sensors which did not function while the electricity was out. The dining room (Marwicks Brasserie) was largely attended by people 60+. No attempt was made to add additional candles to the tables. There was only emergency lighting. We asked for the bill which couldn't be supplied. We waited for the maitre d to use her phone to calculate the bill. I went to use the toilet which wouldn't flush due to electricity outtage & couldn't wash my hands. On leaving the premises it was precarious due to no lighting!. Very disappointed with the whole night. Definitely won't go back.

We have just spent two nights in a self catering appt belonging to the hotel just a two minute walk away. The hotel is staffed by the most delightful people. They all work so hard and nothing is too much trouble for the comfort of the guests. It is obvious that they enjoy working with each other. The food is exceptional and exquisitely presented. The gardens are beautiful and well kept. Some good walks from the hotel to the waterside and also public paths along the shoreline - part of the King Charles 111 coastal path. A most relaxing time and hope to return and stay in the hotel this time. Well done and thank you to all the staff.