It was a bit inconvenient to have to take a toddler up 2 flights of stairs but understand that it would be quieter on the top floor.

Friendly staff, great location, big bedroom

Stayed in October 2023

We arrived at lunch time having checked it did food but on this occasion it was closed and we were stuck without transport and any where else to eat locally. The managers apologised and it was just unlucky for us.

Lovely well maintained and clean property. Staff were brilliant and accommodating. Great location and lovely room.

Stayed in October 2023

.. a bit tired in parts

Clean -good location -very quiet and clearly winding down with new management due. Breakfast good.

Stayed in October 2023

Perhaps have a music-free end of the bar so that people can choose how loud they want the music to be rather than always being close to the speakers.

It's an ideal location now. It's hard to overstate how quiet the village is now the A66 no longer runs through it. With so little traffic, the setting of the hotel is wonderful and no longer subject to be rattled by high speed lorries. This made the stay so much more pleasant and enjoyable. I appreciate the gesture of the management putting me on the top floor so that I wouldn't be immediately above a late night function. This made for a much quieter and undisturbed night. I also appreciated the accommodation for my bike, in a store room which ensured that it was dry and secure.

Stayed in September 2023

No heating on in the bar area or the bedroom. Tried turning the radiator up but must be switched off at source as it made no difference. Shower would not heat up, the water was cold, was over the bath so had bath instead. Plenty of hot water from bath tap. Bathroom was carpeted which is not very hygienic around the toilet .

Situation, just off the main road.

Stayed in October 2023

The double bed was extremely soft in the middle to the point that you just rolled into the middle.

Bar area was nice and the food was good. The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Stayed in September 2023

Drinks were expensive for what they were . Over £20 for 2 glasses of wine and diet coke was more than we expected. No drinks menu so had no idea how much drinks were till we paid the bill.

Ideal location for us for what we needed. Friendly staff. Quiet

Stayed in September 2023

The bathrooms in particular are a little dated.

Evening meal and breakfast were both well cooked and presented. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in September 2023

Things are never 100%, but there wasn’t anything l disliked.

Breakfast was excellent and served really quickly. Nice quiet location. Good dog friendly hotel.

Stayed in August 2023

Pillows much too soft.

Best kippers I’ve ever had for breakfast.

Stayed in August 2023

In spite of our booking confirming a twin bedded room for our two night stay, what we ended up with was a room with one good sized double bed and one small, very uncomfortable, single. If you are travelling as a 'non-couple', do check that the room is as advertised. And if it isn't, and you end up in the uncomfortable, small bed, ask for a discount!

Friendly staff A nice enough atmosphere of old world charm, i.e. beams, leather furniture, a lot of wood!

Stayed in August 2023

We were quite happy, but it is an old place, so narrow stairs and uneven floor may be charming to some and offputting to others.

A small hotel/pub in a quiet village off the A66, this made a good stop for us on the way back from Scotland, but could easily be a base for a longer stay (they seem to specialise in fishing packages). The staff were friendly. Dinner and breakfast were good, with a good range of choice (will cook a fish if you catch one). The room was cosy and comfortable.

Stayed in August 2023

Staff were very good and I had an excellent evening meal (fish and chips) and breakfast (Eggs Benedict)

Stayed in August 2023

Where it is. The food and the staff

Stayed in August 2023

Flexibility in allowing customers to join me in dining at the hotel despite the fact that the kitchen is short staffed on a Monday. Village location lovely.

Stayed in August 2023

We weren’t fully informed of the menu choices .Breakfast is at 9am on a Sunday

Friendly staff clean and pleasant . Management very accommodating

Stayed in July 2023

The grey paint on the leaf motif wallpaper was not a good effect.

Super staff and very good, wholesome food.

Stayed in July 2023

breakfast very good,nice choice,promptly served.

Stayed in July 2023

Breakfast great location perfect

Stayed in July 2023

The bed was very soft which can be lovely but not great for those with back pain

Delicious breakfast, great start to the day

Stayed in July 2023

Spacious and clean rooms

Stayed in July 2023

Very good room and bathroom

Stayed in June 2023

Not being able to get onto the hotel when we arrived, had ring someone to let us in as it was between 4pm and 6pm. It seemed that no one was available between them hours. The hotel throughout seemed a little dated.

Near to the A66, very convenient for a stop over on a long journey home. The evening meal and breakfast were both excellent. Staff we very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in June 2023

Very friendly staff who could not have been more helpful. Lovely room, nice dinner. Beautiful location; great for exploring Lake District

Stayed in May 2023

In a perfect world there would be a locked shed or something for cyclists but it is not something we were too worried about as the back yard is locked up. If you require a specific room please be sure to write it in the extra section and not rely on your booking choice to be carried through. So for example if you want a twin room type that in the additional information.

Very nice quirky place. They were a bit concerned when our four guests were a little late that the kitchen could cope with the timing but they did and from the varied menu the choices were made were excellent and prepared and served marvellously. We could have not hoped for better. We were on a coast to coast cycling trip and though the staff were not particularly used to dealing with cyclists did what they could to help us. You will need to bring your own locks to secure the bikes and if that interests you it's probably because you are thinking of cycling up Great Dun Fell the highest road in Britain about five miles away. Which is exceptionally difficult. So they may get a few more visitors pedalling up to their front door to test themselves.

Stayed in June 2023