March 2024 by David Hudson
Good food and portion sizes. however we chose the wrong night to visit. It was quiz night. We didn't want to participate. We were with friends and wanted to crack and not take part in the quiz, but felt we couldn't talk. As everyone was listening to questions. We left shortly after 21:00. Sunday evening. No problem with courtesy or food.
September 2023 by ClearKawartha
We stopped at the Shepherd?s Arms on Night Two of our C2C walk. It was warm and wonderful. Comfortable beds, good dinner, excellent breakfast and solid advice about how to access the different trails the next day. We were well positioned and prepared for what was our first big day. Excellent pub and hotel.
September 2023 by rosemaryannem2023
Overnight stay whilst doing the Coast to Coast. Very welcoming on arrival, shown to our room (room 3 - twin room) which was great. Clean and comfortable with a very nice and modern shower room attached, which was most welcome after a days walking! Food in the restaurant was fabulous and huge portions, for hungry walkers - although you can request a smaller portion which quite frankly we found more than enough! Some good local beers on offer too and a great walking/ climbing community of resident, all willing to chat and swap tales! Great breakfast choices, packed lunches on request for those that want one, and flasks refilled at no extra cost.
September 2023 by PeterLB6
Very welcoming and well organised hotel. Last stop on our E to W coast to coast walk and it gave us everything we wanted. Amazing showers, great selection of beers and good food in the evening, Very organised process for allocating (pre ordered) packed lunches to walkers and serving breakfast to enable early starts to coast to coast walkers in both directions.
August 2023 by Claire M
This was a lovely welcoming hotel with a good sized bedroom and ensuite facilities. The bed was very comfortable and everything was clean, though the whole felt a little tired. However, the dinner was amazing. I had the best steak and ale pie I've had in years. So much steak and it was melt in your mouth. However, no dedicated bar area. This was a great place to stay for our first night on the C2C.
July 2023 by Peter Nolinge
Good place for the walkers of coast to coast. No internet working if you want to write to friends.
July 2023 by Bridget P
We arrived earlier then the check in time as we had got drenched doing the coast to coast walk. We were greeted by a very unfriendly male at the front desk who promptly told us we would be able to stay there even though our bags had arrived and our room was ready. We were promptly sent down the road in the pouring rain we?re luckily we found a pub to shelter in. When we returned his bad behaviour continued throughout the evening. They need to do something about improving their customer service.
July 2023 by Dave Harte
Lovely old-fashioned hotel by which I mean: friendly, great service; not over-priced. This was venue two on our coast to coast trek. For the evening meal, order the steak pie, it is amazing. Breakfast was great as well. Room was large with a newly refurbished bathroom.
June 2023 by Sherpa542569
We found this amazing place whilst travelling. Great food. The steak and ale pie was incredible. Real food how it used to be cooked. The owners are so warm and friendly. Well worth finding. Thank you Dianna. We so enjoyed it and Rusty did too.!!!
June 2023 by Daniel Johnson
Messed up my original booking date. 4 months later realized I had made a mistake. Checked with the hotel to see if I could change date, but Keith let me know they were already fully booked. The WOW: Keith was very apologetic, and suggested a ton of other options that might work for me. Classy, professional, whatever you want to call it. VERY impressive service!
June 2023 by Gabriel Brindle
Absolutely amazing staff.Great good.Really saved my friend when he was in a pickle.Diana, drove him to the trainstation when his blisters popped.Highly reccomend. And I will be coming back in winterFood & drinks: Delicious. Had fish and chips. The only time ive enjoyed mushy peas.And the fish sandwhich. Glorious after a long day.Noteworthy details: Amazing staff. Good conversation, really friendly.
June 2023 by simon parker
Lovely place nice and quiet. Great grub, peppercorn sauce is to die for lol.
June 2023 by rodf852
Lovely country Inn. Excellent food and drink. Friendly and accommodating atmosphere. Struggling to provide consistent WiFi but it has many other merits. Good beer garden and very helpful staff. Great overnight stay.
May 2023 by 787lucyAlw
We ate lunch here in the lovely beer garden on a beautiful sunny day. The food was fantastic, very fresh quality ingredients and excellent choice. The beer on draft was also great. Would definitely recommend for food and we will return soon
May 2023 by timeforteaandcake
Friendly and accommodating. Part of a coast to coast trip and they are well set up for walkers. Would return. Room (4) was a decent size, comfortable bed and small but functional ensuite. Breakfast was a good selection. Didn't try an evening meal.
