This is for the restaurant only as we have not stayed there (we are fairly local)

We were looking forward to trying the restaurant, but it was a big let-down. Despite the fact that there was only 1 other couple there, it took 40 minutes from placing the order for our food to arrive. The plates were cold and so were my carrots. I pointed this out to the single waiter/bar person, and he did bring some more....but by the time he did I'd almost finished my main course. The potatoes were tepid but at least the chicken was hot (although very short of the stilton that was supposed to be in the middle!) My partner chose belly pork, and got one tiny piece, not even as big as a pork chop.

We had to ask to see the dessert menu and what we were given was a list of about 5 boring looking puddings (apple crumble, toffee pudding etc- you know, the sort of thing you can pick up in the supermarket) scribbled in biro on a scrap of paper. We declined. We were not offered coffee or anything else.

The wine by the glass was reasonable quality (not great, but fine, albeit a bit pricey), but the fruit juce from a jug was obviously supermarket own brand quality. We observed that the bar was poorly stocked, which we note other people have commented on.

It took one and 3/4 hours therefore to eat one disappointing main course. It's a pity because the dining room was pleasant and warm with a nice atmosphere. For what we got we think it was way over priced. The young man serving was pleasant enough, but in no way was he either speedy or pro-active - he should watch "Michael Roux's Service" on BBC2 for some ideas. This place seems to us to be run on a shoe string, and it shows. Sorry, but could not recommend - we won't be going back.

We stayed in the four poster bedroom, was lovely, yes we agree that the traffic was a bit noisy, however the hotel and the welcome we received was second to none, Lawrence looked after us and always had a smile to greet us with. So to say we would recommend this lovely hotel to anyone. Lee and Tina Hoxley.

This is the 4th time we have stayed here. New management since last time. The service was excellent they provided most things we needed. They accommodated my disabled mother-in-law and they bought her breakfast to her room. They also provided us with a buffet on one of the nights, excellant food was served and the staff were extremly helpful with everything. Staff were friendly and polite. Rooms need some redecoration but overall clean and pleasant place to stay.

I stayed here for 3 nights as I was getting married in a village a short drive away. We had a fab time, all the staff were really friendly and chatty, they did everything to help us. They provided a buffet for all my friends and family the evening before which was beautiful. Everyone enjoyed thereselves. Breakfast was lovely on the morning they bought my breakfast to my room on the morning of the wedding. We also got a little present in our room when we arrived back from the wedding. Loved our room winter's tale with it's amazing bath and lights.