We had an excellent nights stay here. The dinner menu was limited but the food we chose was good.
Amazing whisky selection - about fifty malts and all reasonably priced with a knowledgeable batman.
Location good being quiet and set back from town and although rooms and bathroom were were a little outdated and could do with modernising, room was clean and bed comfortable.

This is a really nice privately run hotel so it has none of the "sameness" you get with the chains. It is some way up a steep hill or even steeper footpath that I would advise you not to use if its wet as the cobbles can be very slippery.
The room we had, number 4, had a lovely view of the Derwent Valley, the bed was king size and very comfortable and it was big enough to have a sofa in front of the TV. On the downside it was a little bit shabby, the bathroom whilst having everything you need including a bidet was a bit "clinical" and it had the strangest shades on the bedside lamps that looked like they belonged to The Addams Family!
The food was very good indeed; the breakfasts I had, Full English with black pudding and Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Egg were good quality, tasty and generous. Dinner served in the bar was equally good, using local produce where possible, and reasonably priced. They have a fairly short wine list but you should find something to your taste although most people there were enjoying their cask ales.
Overall, it's a bit quirky in places, a bit shabby in places (although it is being systematically refurbished) but it's a very comfortable, friendly, reasonably priced hotel that you won't regret staying at.

This was a nice hotel, the staff were all friendly and the service in the bar was excellent with a good selection of local ales. The bedroom wasn't big but it had everything we needed and it did have a large bathroom. We had an evening meal in the bar the food was lovely and the following morning breakfast was also good.

Went for a long weekend all the staff were most helpful and made us feel very welcome. were full of information about the local area and what to do.
The room was large, clean and comfertable.
The bed was so large had to phone my wife she was so far away.
food in the restaurant was extremely tasty, Only criticism would be that there is a lack of atmosphere when eating in the bar.
i would certainly reccomend this hotel for couples who want a quiet peaceful time.