I started to organize a suprise birthday party for my mum about 6mths ago,the party was held on Sat 16th March 2013 in The long Room,We had 50 guests which was just right for the size of the room,we had the Red Lion do the buffet which was perfect,we also had the disco which was recomended by them the disco... More

Shared a room with my friend and at first look it appeared pretty good. After a few drinks at the Lion which I really enjoyed, I returned to the room for sleep and this is when the problems started. We were awoken by a vacuum cleaner at around 6.00 am and that was to early and then we both started... More

We stayed at this hotel due to attending a wedding nearby. Following check in we were shown to our room in a separate part of the hotel and had to go outside onto the high street, then up three flights of stairs to our room, not the best of starts. The room was freezing when we arrived so turned on... More

The Red Lion management invited our party of 12 back for a complimentary night following a truly awful experience in November (Friend's 50th). At the time we left poor feedback and so felt very reluctant to go back but thought we would give it a go. So pleased we did. What a massive improvement on last time. From the moment... More

Having shared my previous rather appalling experience of this hotel they contacted me and offered us a complimentary night at the hotel. I have to say that I was very impressed by the fact that they had contacted me and were extremely apologetic. I was then very impressed by our night at the hotel. We attended a tribute night. The... More

I have been going to this hotel for many years,would give it a total miss but i like the fire in the bar are which is lovely and warm on a cold winters day, otherwise i think everything else is to hit and miss, they charge hotel prices and give sub standard food and drink, On my last visit i... More

Stayed here load of times, generally a good clean hotel...but was a cold January night and on his occassion the ground floor room next to the rear entrance was cold despite the radiator being hot ! On previous 20 odd occassions, never had a problem.

Had a wonderful night - wonderful food, great service, friendly staff. could not recommend it enough. We will certainy be going back next year as so impressed - next time we will stay the night as well

We had a family breakfast which was booked for 9 people. On arrival it became apparent that there was no preparation made for us even though this was booked and a down payment made by my mother in law months previously. The waitress appeared quite dismissive- and continued to talk- presumably to me- although as she was walking away I... More