downstairs in lounge bar area cold smaller room size than led to believe from web site

the hotel bar was cosy, with a wonderful relaxed atmosphere

the staff took our order at the bar and then took us to our room, our drinks were waiting for us at the bar when we came down

food, decor, lovely staff, cosy bar area with log fires

church pews & wooden chairs in bar

as per other reviews the rooms are noisy until the bar closes. gi to the bar:)

the bed was comfortable and the bar was well stocked with friendly staff on hand to help wherever needed

excellent staff, made to feel very welcome. bar staff made an effort with all customers

they were excellent, thank you for a fantastic stay, we would highly recomend forresters french bar & restaurant and also fantastic value for money

location and great restaurant and friendly bar in close proximity was fantastic

friendly staff good choice of ales excellent bar meals!

really liked the decor downstairs in the bar and restaurant area, modern but equally traditional

lovely atmosphere in the bar with the open fire

nice bar downstairs, comfortable chairs, warm and a good choice of ale/beers

we enjoyed, spending time in the bar with locals and other guests, dinner and breakfast twice, both excellent, and the room was very

the bar had a very friendly atmosphere at night and the breakfast was great,cooked fresh to order

with setting the bar so high, the breakfast- whilst adequate- was not superlative

the food, beer and the service in the bar was excellent

very friendly service relaxing bar good food liked rooms with own entrance

really lovely rooms and host. friendly bar too.

friendly staff lovely bar area

the meal, served in the bar area, was delicious and well presented

breakfast amazing

very comfortable, excellent breakfast.

breakfast excellent. location fine.

rooms,comfy bed and breakfast was great,good bar area with outside seating if weather nice

had a meal in the bar the first evening, good value for money

very friendly and help full bar food was very good,bit disappointed with breakfast,room was small but comfortable at front of

due to covid the bar was closed although this will change next week!

the bar was closed, i couldn't even get some ice or a soft drink

access to and exiting from the room when the bar is shut is convoluted

bar was closed when i returned from the function i was attending just after 10 pm but not a big

central location close to all shops and pubs. lovely bar to start for a drink.

noisy at night time in bar downstairs

however, when we arrived in the bar at the time agreed (which was 8am) there were no staff to be found anywhere in the building

we booked a 4 night stay as we were getting married in barney

young lady booking us in very nice and a lovely young lad serving at the bar on sunday night very warm and friendly lovely stay

prices in the bar and restaurant and little expensive.

the only set back was the bar was busy all of the time so it was difficult to find a seat

we also ate in the bar and the food was fresh and delicious, we both cleared our plates

food in the bar was excellent.

staff, great atmosphere, comfortable and well-appointed room, great bar with good choice of local ales, superb grub especially the biryanis, music wasn't to loud and

room was amazing and extremely spacious,huge bed,large bath,and good selection of beers in the bar with a pleasent

on sunday the bar had closed so we never got to sample the bar area, but it is a sleepy village feel

very friendly bar with excellent staff , especially becca who worked very hard to make our stay an enjoyable one

helpful reception, attentive bar and restaurant staff

no trapsing to the tea bar every five mins for a cuppa and a mass of tea bags

the bonus of the lounge and bar areas including the outside benches meant there were plenty of places to sit where we could

good food and reasonably priced. relaxing lounge and bar facilities

bar and restaurant staff were very friendly and the spa was excellent, evening meal was very good

stay - loved our very spacious, comfortable room, the staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was warm and welcoming

there was no noise from the bar at all and it was nice to open the curtains in the morning and see the sheep in the field

bar was very quiet as it was out of season, but there was a good range of beers at reasonable

food from the bar outstanding, speciality was pizzas and the cooked breakfasts were to die for

excellent comfortable room .superb bar with friendly staff

bar staff worked incredibly hard and presented drinks to a great standard, in the function rooms

friendly welcome on arrival, very good service received from restaurant and bar staff both in the evening and at breakfast which was delicious

and bar staff willing to stay till early hours in morning on bar for us

setting and good-looking buildings, the bar and restaurant are a lovely place to be which served great food and the rooms have a rustic yet

well presented accommodation with spacious bar and restaurant

dogs in the bar area where food was served

very comfortable, excellent food and wine, liked separate bar and sitting room

it was very quiet - i was the only person eating in the bar (a lovely meal).

dining in the bar was a nice gregarious event

comfortable stay, and excellent shower, comfortable bed and very pleasant bar and lounge, friendly, helpful staff and a very good

the food in the restaurant was delicious and i enjoyed a few pints in the bar before calling it a night

everything rooms food bar area staff location just perfect

very busy in bar on arrival and initially did not feel welcomed until i persisted in asking for help to get key

tvs in the bar were a low point and distracting but im aware some people actually like this.

the welcome from staff, and locals, was lovely & the atmosphere in the bar was so relaxed & friendly, for people & dogs

inside, is a gorgeous, cosy and inviting bar

still retains a lot of original old world features, the main bar was cosy with a roaring fire and local musicians playing

arriving on a wet windswept day and stepping into the cosy bar with the blazing fire i knew we'd enjoy our stay- the satff are brilliant- the rooms

ee) entertainment , i had a lovely evening meal & comfortable cosy night

the restaurant was exceptionally well-appointed, and the bar staff provided insightful information regarding food choices and available options

also provided was a kettle and the dining area/ bar were superb and the village is

a party of 10 we were allocated our own dining room (derwent) with a connecting door thru to the bar for the duration

wine-list could be better and the bar could be better stocked. but both are perfectly adequate.

absolutely stunning historical property. amazing bar and unbelievable food.

veggie option perhaps, a little amuse boucher type thing in the bar - just to set the scene perhaps

very clean and modern and big maid every day food home cooked in restaurant with bar hood if you like walking lots of fields and and tracks to walk staff very friendly and hosts

not having a bar in my room

was more than what was expected for the price , very clan and very comfortable, in the bar the food is 10/10 and great value for the food, staff are also lovely make you feel very

spoke to the owner about putting a sign up for the bar and check in

bar / cafe below the room with really nice owners which gave a very warm welcome and easy to talk

there was a bar and restaurant below the accommodations which served up lovely food and drinks.

clean , beautifully decorated rooms and bar ,extremely welcoming and cosy

the cost of accommodation, bar and restaurant service is of exceptionally good value

the breakfast and remote working was great from them too accommodating us in the bar area while the place was shut

room was really nice very comfortable and the bar was very welcoming

if travelling with a dog, the bar is ideal for dinner, and the staff there were also excellent

we had a lovely dinner in the bar - fish and chips highly recommended

few miles outside of barnard castle

we ate in the bar area and had the burgers which were very tasty and value for money

the hotel was lovely with some great features there was a lovely muriel in the bar hand painted , we had our evening meal there a that was lovely too and reasonably priced

although the breakfast bar did not initially look promising the cooked breakfast was delicious, with special mention for

room was comfortable with everything i needed, and the whole ambiance cosy, with a traditional bar too

the rooms are above the restaurant and bar so it can get quite loud.

very dog friendly marvelous breakfast and a good menu and bar

a separate entrance at the front of the pub, just in case anyone does not like walking through bar areas

a very limited, mostly no signal, for my mobile and i couldn t connect to the wifi at any time, bar staff said it was poor weather conditions in the area

) very good value for money the local ipa on draft at the bar was very nice

just needed an overnight stop. clean room, good bar and great breakfast! ,

after a visit to the now very famous barnard castle which is only a short drive away it was back to the hotel for dinner

nice bar to sit and relax in

many children running amok in the bar area

service at the bar the 19th hole waiter service but very slow to take orders and to collect glasses, also the

both my husband and i enjoyed the spa facilities, our spacious room and the food in the bar area and at the breakfast buffet as well as breakfast service on monday morning

the food in the brasserie and tommy craig's bar was lovely

only thing i can complain about is that the pool bar was shut for over three hours while i was dying for an alcohol

nice bar area

lovely setting in the countryside beautiful views the hotel was very quiet great night sleep the bar was really nice food was delicious our room was very spacious modern and clean all in all a

very relaxed atmosphere. food in the antler bar was proper pub grub brilliant

staff, location, room was beautiful, swimming pool, bar games for the kids, drink

accompanied by two small dogs all our meals were taken in the downstairs bar with us generally being the only people there in the morning and mostly also in the evening

the bar served good draught beers and the menu was probably the best i have seen

the first two days we had breakfast in the bar area,it was a bit busy as they had a shooting team there

always kept the bar tidy and disinfecting

the beer selection in the bar is good and the wolf ale is stronger than you may think

nice atmosphere in the bar too

bar prices was good lower than expected

a very well stocked bar with friendly staff

fantastic value for money. clean comfortable room, nice restaurant and bar - even had a jukebox

reserved parking for residential guests as the bar area and restaurant was busier on the friday evening with locals and parking was a bit tight

good food and quaint and comfortable bar area

our evening meal in the bar was soooooperb

only available in the bar but it kept drooping

the location was lovely and rustic, the bar was cosy with a fire going and a friendly vibe

wifi is only in the bar and not the rooms.

only in bar area which for business use can be a pain

helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere in bar and restaurants

dinner in the attractive, bustling bar was excellent and breakfast was great

young gent

wifi in the bar only? surely it could extend to the rooms.. but thats only nitpicking!

iversity student) behind the bar and at breakfast was extremely helpful

left on, i must have been in too much of a rush to get showered, changed and down to the bar which is very well stocked

the bar was well stocked and the food was excellent ud83dudc4c all of his staff were very approachable

the bar had an excellent variety of beer, wine and sprits

breakfast hampers were great, and the bar is lovely + super friendly staff

excellent friendly bar staff really helpful guide for getting around. breakfast 10 out of 10

decorated very modern with a lovely contemporary bar area

no bar in the hotel

up with the daylight, i should have brought my eye mask - would have been quite nice to have a bar menu for nibbles rather than just the

there is a bar menu now but that is more sandwiches and nibbles than meals

we ate in the bar in the evening and the food was excellent and then enjoyed a delicious english breakfast the

bar dining area and cosy rooms with nice views

beautiful location, clean rooms, great restaurant and bar area.

card on arrival the owner couldn't be more helpful the room was ready for us we went down to the bar sat in front of the fire and enjoyed the ambience we have eaten at the restaurant on our last

and the breakfast was superb we had evening meal on both nights and the food was excellent lovely bar staff couldn't be any better will definitely recommend well done the anchor

just a tiny bit dated in terms of furniture in restaurant and bar area

stayed in toll bar cottage and it was beautiful

the drawing room/ bar was comfortable and furnished beautifully to suit the period

closing the bar at 9

the reception rooms, including the bar and restaurant, are in the medieval part, and are full of atmosphere

it s set the bar for all future stays and i ve no doubt we ll be staying back here again in the future

there is a great selection of drinks from the bar including real ale which i love

we ate in the bar two nights, food was really good, can especially recommend the belly pork

good atmosphere down in the bar

bar area was quaint and oldie world with a good range of drinks

the staff were really helpful and bar food and breakfast were excellent

was all very clean in rooms and in bar area

that i could bring my dog in the room as well as the bar area

every staff member from check-in, to bar staff, to restaurant staff were exceptional

the bar is so comfortable and the service was great

staff where brilliant, the gentleman who worked it the bar was lovely and very attentive!

with the atmosphere, staff, easy check-in, lovely spacious room (even though standard), cool bar with bi-folding doors opening out to the street

very professional sunday lunch was lovely bar area very welcoming and

wht a fantastic team and amazing room and excellent bar

the day manager was lovely as were the bar staff.

every small detail taken care of. nice style. great bar and food.

plenty of space and lovely set out in bar areas

the bar and restaurant areas are bright and very well maintained and comfortable

hotel bar and restaurant have a good atmosphere

friendly staff, nice well appointed room and a warm cozy atmosphere in the bar and dining areas

area was a bit close to the bar and i am not a fan of loud music

bar menu was great and very reasonable

a lovely spot right in the centre on hexham, the bar downstairs is nice and the bars/restaurants around are also good

superb housekeeping friendly bar staff helpful welcoming reception and lovely breakfast staff

on arrival i was warmly greeted at the reception area of the bar which, given the time of year, was decorated tastefully festive, giving a warm and cosy vibe

bar area had a great buzz

seems a 'young' bar crowd, noisy at times in the evening

coffee from bar - absolutely the worst luke warm coffee i

good to have a bar downstairs and such a shame it wasn t busier and it s a cracking place

promote bar in the evening. i ended up at another pub. ensure tv connections are tight.

the carpets are well worn and the bar area is quite shabby

possibly first impression having to walk into the bar and karaoke was a little off putting but the rest of the stay was great

the disgusting language in the bar and the internal water feature in my room..

i was also on a cycle and i was allowed to bring this into the bar area - superb as a cycle is quite vulnerable

bikes locked in bar overnight for safe keeping

we were told the music from the bar would be off by 11

everything...the views the food the well mannered staff..the bar the gardens..

love this place far from the madding crowd - the location the rooms the staff reception and bar and waiting on staff all superb - professional but friendly ( and have the patience of job )

lovely old manor house with original features, good bar was enjoyed in the evening and also a nice breakfast was had in the morning

the waiter was lovely as was the bar man

i ate at the bar both evenings and the food was excellent

loved the bar and the room was great

breakfast was lovely and bar area very cosy with the fires lit

we were impressed that the sound from the venue didn’t travel into the bar or bother us in our room

the cozy bar had roaring fires in every room

the hot water at the bar for the tea was from a flask and was not boiling hot, we ended up with cold cups of tea

room comfortable bed,good size staff at the bar were lovely polite,friendly and helpful went out of there way to help food was beautiful nice

the bar prices were quite expensive

accomodation was great, food was great, bar and beer garden were great and the hospitality team were awesome

good, but added to an already quite expensive stay, so we made use of our own well equipped kitchen in the cottage after

pauline in the bar (working one shift only to cover a holiday ) was fantastic and an absolute pleasure to speak to

all the staff were superb, friendly and helpful - the cool bar man, the receptionist/waitress, the lovely cleaning ladies, the handyman, the cook

enjoyed the pool table in the bar after a lovely

open plan eating and bar area with real coal/log fire

room was above the kitchen and so was quiet, not sure if rooms above the bar would have been so but maybe they are insulated for noise

a bit more choice of beer in the bar would have been the cherry on the cake !

nice stay the bar and food prices were very competitive the ambiance was just lovely and the staff were

the lounge and bar areas were very comfortable and welcoming

hotel and bar with cosy rooms - ours had a conservatory which was a nice place to relax

breakfast in the morning was great but didnt use the bar / dining facilities so can't comment on them

lack of dinning in the bar itself.

we had excellent fish -and-chips from next door,and keith invited us to eat them at his bar with his beer

the bar downstairs but the silence upstairs

no bar or restaurant open when we stayed so had to drive to the nearest town to find food

the hosts were welcoming, you could go the public bar if feeling sociable or relax in the room which has microwave, kettle and fridge to store

staff gave us another key along with our room so we didn't have to keep going through the bar downstairs, which was great

superb.. very clean and welll maintained. excellent bar area. proper english pub !!

we ate down in the bar that night, it was a pizza night, and gluten free was highlighted on the board when we walked

also there is a bar directly below so there may be the expected noise

lovely close knit little community ( from what we seen whilst using the bar facilities)

friendly and welcoming owners and staff

bar staff friendly and welcoming on check in

we eat in the restaurant both nights, they have a great chef and the bar and waiting staff were great as well

the staff were all very welcoming, especially the girls working in the bar and restaurant who were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our stay

very well stocked bar for a small pub

breakfast, food in bar was cooked to perfection (liver & bacon), large quantities and great value for (+) meal in the bar was very good as was breakfast in the morning (+)sized room and the food within the bar and at breakfast was fantastic (+) the food served in the bar was great (+) the bar downstairs had very local atmosphere so it's cool (-)was a bit too noisy in the bar area for me, but i sat in the back room, but everyone was enjoying themselves and was a great (+)of it they even had towels in the bar area for wet dogs

wifi doesn t reach not floor.

wifi is strong

wifi coverage in rooms was poor. no proper shower

were in room 4

decor in the bar is ready for updating

every part of the inn s operation is delivered superbly from the accommodation, food in the bar and restaurant, beers, and attentive friendly staff

evening bar food was well above average with a relatively small menu done very well

the open fire in the bar / dining area made it warm and cosy and our room was nice and warm too with heating that we

was generally excellent, room was very good, clean, warm and comfortable, bar staff were very nice, food was excellent

country pub/hotel great busy bar full of locals,serving excellent beer dinner was exceptional lovely comfortable room with

the bar was great, the food excellent and the rooms ultra comfortable

scott in the bar looked after us really well

clean, well decorated. beautiful listed building with bar and restaurant on site.

as expected noise from the bar area but not an issue

e wife enjoys her coffee) we asked for some more but the lass behind the bar could not leave the bar

the food in the bar was amazing as were breakfasts

the welcome was very warm, the bed was comfortable and the meal in the bar was excellent

right near everything and the rooms were perfect danny the bar manager was great with

of coffee in the room

2 night stay at the fleece hotel, room really comfortable, fantastic breakfast, lots of choice, bar is lovely for a beverage or 2

staff in reception , the bar and restaurant all so helpful and friendly

nice quiet bar area and attached restaurant

have liked the bar and restaurant to be open during our stay but understand the reason it

lovely room and bathroom

lovely welcome from lady behind the bar

some reason there was only one cup in the room but we were above the bar so could of got another one if we asked i m sure

to richmond square and 2 miles from the barracks, 5 minutes walk from richmond waterfalls ,good size room with a nice bar downstairs

friendly welcome, quirky room names, lively bar with live music and great breakfast

little place, very nice room, heard music and noise from the bar below but 11pm everything was quiet

while dripping wet you have to walk into the carpeted bar and ask someone to fill your bottle up

staff were fantastic, we had table service in the bar and the evening food was tasty, filling and reasonably priced, breakfast was amazing and on

good and well stocked lounge bar services

lovely modern hotel, great room nice bar area. good buffet breakfast

quiet, lovely food served in the bar in the evening and for breakfast . very convenient location

lovely friendly hotel and great bar and food. thank you perfect for the hadrian’s wall walk.

between staff and guests could be better, sat in the bar for over 1 hour after buying a drink before someone spoke

the range of real ales in the bar was excellent and well kept, the food was excellent, and the staff were all very friendly and

lovely pub/hotel with very friendly staff. great food and good beer. cosy fire in the bar too.

there fault but some minor renovation work taking place at the bar resulted in some banging by the workmen fairly early

the bar area and food was really good, you can’t fault the beer selection

we were given a choice of eating in the bar or using

super comfortable room and casual comfort to bar which is great for

the bar was very welcoming

great spot on hadrian's wall with lovely bar and food

the reception area, bar and restaurant are very well laid out and give comfortable and pleasant surroundings

service from reception, bar and restaurant staff

very good food in the restaurant and the bar menu looked excellent too

in could have done with a fresh coat of paint, could have done with some taller tables in the bar to eat from

near the bar and dining room.

dinner and bar were all very reasonably priced

of it - staff very friendly, locals in the bar were friendly and informative about the area

comfortable bar and restaurant with good sized room and double aspect windows with nice views

the person behind the bar who checked us in and served us at dinner was very welcoming, professional and friendly

gorgeous setting. lovely bar and restaurant

the bar was homely and the fire was great as it was a little cold outside

the restaurant and bar were beyond excellent

bar is very cozy, and i like the conservatory for breakfast

breakfast was excellent. evening meal had a good choice. bar service was excellent.

the bar is so cosy and really inviting, the restaurant food was amazing

wide variety of meals between the bar and restaurant menu there s something for everyone

i'd friends with dogs who joined me in the bar and another night, 9 non residents were able to join me for dinner with 24 hours notice

i ate in the bar and for breakfast there

evening meal nice and bar good.

as an example, our breakfast table was laid out in the bar so that a very important member of our group, baxter, the border terrier, could join us

the bar itself was lovely , food was absolutely gorgeous all home cooked and fresh and the prices very

upgraded us as room we had booked was over bar area which was hosting a darts match and would be noisy - very

was a great start as we stepped into the bar from a cold, rainy evening to see a roaring fire in the huge range

cosy bar , great ales ,delicious food and a warm room.

the fire in the bar was always blazing

we couldn't take dogs into the basic lounge bar and therefore ate at another pub

bar was stocked up and it was the most perfect experience

room and bathroom both clean and well prepared beautiful quaint bar and restuarant

although we were residents the staff were very eager to close the bar and the pub by 9.30pm.

bar / restaurant area is comfortable