What a very interesting review to have been left on our page. We are a Country house hotel - we are in the country (just as the description suggests) and have a neighbouring farm, with rural properties opposite and further up the lane. The cockerel and dog live at one of the houses on the opposite side of the lane, the farm has many animals such as chickens, sheep and cows. Perhaps a stay in Battle High Street would have been preferable with the noise from the traffic. On the night in question, there were 7 other occupied rooms, who all enjoyed their stay with us. We are not an abandoned hotel, we merely did not have a function taking place when you stayed. All our rooms are clean and comfortable and are reasonably priced for a 2* hotel, if 5* decor and amenities are required then we would recommend that guests choose an alternative hotel with a 5* listing, together with their 5* room costs. Our staff are very helpful and will assist all guests with reasonable requests, as our other reviews evidence.