breakfast was served in nearby pub bar staff friendly food good

it was a little inconvenient the bar being closed on sunday 8th september

needed somewhere close to leeming bar and found the 3 coopers a warm welcome on my arrival, a clean bedroom with everything i needed

landlords and their two beautiful (one more excitable than the other) staffies who live in the bar (if you're not a dog person this place is not for you)

to the rooms when the bar was closed was up a very steep set of stairs

the bar was extremely busy and noisy

location in village centre free parking with disc ( available free at the bar) really good room overlooking the main street great facilities - comfy bed, fluffy towels, tea

the bar area had a nice atmosphere, a good choice of drinks

i was pushed for an answer it might be that because our room was above the bar and front door there was the faintest smell of cigarette smoke lingering in the curtains from

great friendly staff. great bar atmosphere.

immaculately presented, friendly and helpful staff, nice relaxed bar area and atmosphere

property, decent size room, opened with a card, clean bathroom with all it was needed, bar with very nice staff, considerable size car park

the staff are so friendly and so accomodating, nice bar with food available and we had a lovely breakfast

40 and bar customers quite audible

no complaints, maybe the bar could have stayed open later. but thats all.

rooms we had no issues with any noises from downstairs despite being directly above the main bar area & entrance

lovely rooms, cozy bar area and restaurant

first impressions really do count and the lady working behind the bar when we arrived was so so friendly and welcoming

fabulous food and great local ales at the bar - great atmosphere - a rare find

great food - bar food and breakfast family room - large bathroom, cosy room location - great location with

lovely bar and restaurant very friendly

all the staff from cleaners, bar staff, restaurant waiters to reception- nothing was too much trouble

menu; our meal choices during our stay were all delicious; which goes show why the restaurant and bar were fully booked and busy during our stay

we ate in the bar area for dinner and the food was absolutely delicious

the black horse has an excellent bar with bar seating (rare again these days) a real fire, and a local clientele as well as the

were good with good portions, the bar was comfortable to sit and enjoy a drink

no problem having a large dog with us in the room and in the bar area for meals

bar staff were friendly and chatty, especially for

cosy bar environment with good real ales

the bar was fine

we had a very pleasant meal in the restaurant one evening and a delicious snack in the bar the following evening

my husband is very keen on good real ale and he wasn't disappointed by the selection at the bar either

eat in bar with dog so although dogs allowed on property this meant travelling elsewhere to eat as

fridge so that we could have fresh milk for drinks/breakfast, which we could access more from the bar when needed

evening meal was really good,had pre drinks in bar with log fire

the food was excellent and the bar was great

bed to bar took 2 minutes

the meals in the bar and restaurant were great, lots of choice and well presented

and helpful and amazing food served to us while we enjoyed sitting by the wood-burner in the bar area; superb, freshly cooked breakfast too

the food in the bar was fresh, well cooked and generous in portion size

lovely four poster bed and lovely bar and restaurant

the bar was well stocked with well kept theakston's ales and the evening meal in the restaurant was

had to go through the side of the bar area to reach stairs to our rooms but this was unavoidable and not a real problem

presented accommodation with a great bar and restaurant, oh, the welcome was warm and friendly

restaurant food is good but it would have been nice to have had the option of smaller, cheaper bar meals in the evening

lovely warm welcome, lovely staff, amazing food. comfy, warm and clean rooms, bar and restaurant

restaurant quality food at bar prices friendly staff

were brilliant, food at breakfast and evening was excellent, rooms was spacious, clean and the bar had 5 real ales to choose from, perfect

the bar had plenty of choice and local hand pulled beers, the dining area is very clean and comfortable

atmosphere in the bar fabulous

food and ambiance in the dog friendly bar was perfect

bar meal was lovely

the bar is card only and i prefer to have the choice of paying by card or cash.

having to pay by card in the bar for drinks, no cash accepted at all.

rooms well presented, food in the bar is good and dog friendly

down in the bar the menu was varied and the service excellent and friendly

lovely atmosphere in bar and nice food

bar serves was again excellent friendly staff again

we will certainly be back to stay ,such a friendly atmosphere in the bar with visitors from throughout the uk

on arrival scott was serving in the busy bar area

the main bar in the house could do with re-stocking - no amaretto or drambuie

we had a drink in the terrace bar which was lovely - we just wish it had been warm enough to sit outside as it was a beautiful

to walk round the hotel to find someone to order a drink, bar sometimes not attended resulting in pressing a button and waiting and on occasion waiting long

the new terrace bar provided a lovely way to unwind and excellent food

it is the guests discretion to tip or not, and to describe it as terrace bar is misleading as we hadn t even drink at the bar

the bar staff,the food

the bar is pet friendly and very popular, and there are lots of friendly people and dogs

nice comfy bed, crisp sheets, nice bar and good food

all the waiting on staff in the bar area were attentive and they really are a dog

and friendly, a good atmosphere throughout our stay cracking food and a good menu, beers at the bar were good condition and very tasteful

staff behind the bar in the evening

lovely atmosphere in the bar with open fires

room was very comfortable and quiet despite the bar being very busy

at the bar for drinks seemed a little expensive compared with other establishments in the area, but all in

evening meals in bar were great

comfy sofas in bar

service in bar and restaurant excellent

we enjoyed a drink in the bar area whilst our room was ready

the hotel bar is cosy and you also have the option of sitting outside

the bar was really nice with a great atmosphere

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

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

lovely friendly bar with excellent real ale - best pint of landlord i've had in ages

we had drinks in the bar every evening and there were live bands and karaoke on

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

no baileys behind the bar so limited cocktail availability

the bar and restaurant are also great--nice variety of breakfast dishes in particular

the building exterior is lovely and the interior bar and dining areas are stylish and very comfortable

the hotel was new and very nice, the bar was very well stocked, food was amazing rooms were beyond what we expected

place to stay nice bar area/restaurant nice and central to all the shops and bars would definitely recommend it to all

we drank in the bar downstairs, good selection of beers, hearty cooked breakfast and one evening we ate dinner -

attractive bar area & 2 more lovely relaxing rooms, great seating area outside overlooking the market place

the food was amazing and the staff very welcoming, the bar was buzzing with people which made for a lovely, cosy atmosphere, it is obviously popular with

partner even gave us a lift to west witton when we couldn’t get a taxi and joshua behind the bar collect us on the way back the property is in an ideal position, the food lovely would

cosy bar downstairs and plenty of parking in the market square opposite

good bar and restaurant

beer at the bar was in a good price, good temperature

excellent service in both restaurant and bar

a little more up to date music in the bar area

good bar and evening food

was spot on and the lad who was behind the bar and served breakfast was very polite and

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

great room great food and bar excellent stay

lovely old bar area

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

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

for the fleece hotel guests a nearby bar plays loud music outside until closing time which could put guests off a possible return visit

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 bar and friendly staff

great access and through side entrance so no need to go through bar or restaurant when coming and going

they have a lovely lounge bar to sit in, very comfortable

is noise from bar below but they provide ear plugs and it did not bother us but might not be suitable for small

excellent fish and chips from the bar restaurant, crisp chips and a light batter on the fish, not at all greasy, so compliments to

breakfast, comfy room with lovely shower, we had a meal in the bar in the evening and it was fantastic, staff were professional and polite at all times

bar has a good choice of beer and the staff were both friendly and helpful

nice ambiance, cosy armchairs in the bar area

the inn bar was homely and had a lovely atmosphere with great staff

excellent value , lovely bar area and first class food

lovely little room, and food in the bar was absolutely top notch!

by guinness)will definitely go back aaa

d bar customers

service,fantastic food ,very clean rooms excellent bar staff

friendly and welcoming owners and staff

bar and dining area closed at 9pm on saturday night and didn’t seem to be open at all on

and all their staff were friendly and professional, the rooms were immaculate, the restaurant and bar area was warm, cosy and very comfy

the restaurant and bar was inviting and bedrooms were comfortable, well stocked and clean

food was excellent and enjoyed in a lively bar area

booked last minute and was not aware there would be no food or bar available at the time of booking

service by all staff, reception, bar staff and restaurant staff

the bar ladies and waiting staff were friendly and

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

bar meals as they were cold when served and breakfast was not good sloppy scrambled eggs hard bacon

good and well stocked lounge bar services

( i m fussy about my pillows) there was a great ambiance in the bar and (+) lady behind the bar and serving meals was polite and friendly (+)a really nice place lovely room , the barman was very pleasant and helpful i also liked the wood burner in bar nice and cosy (+) we arrived met by a lovely lady on the bar who showed us to our room (+) all the staff i met were also lovely, including the staff in the bar the night i arrived and in the morning with breakfast (+)staff, great room, lovely bar and restaurant (+) the bar staff were lovely, our room was clean, modern & just beautiful (+)clean and cosy and good power shower and quiet and very warm at night :-) the gentleman behind bar was really kind and helpful & the dinner was brilliant

location for our trip to a wedding very comfortable bed, great breakfast and alex was great host

the owner also was helpful direct to what we needed to do transport car parking he was very helpful

easy parking

wifi was a bit dodgy.

a good meal started the day, and when we returned after exploring, a couple of drinks at the bar meeting the locals and an excellent supper, finished the day off perfectly

lovely warm (from wood fire) bar with all ales well kept, music not too loud

keith and lesley (and barney the dog) were fantastic hosts who went above and beyond

ambience in the restaurant is nice and romantic, very good food then in the winter sit in the bar in front of the open fire, fabulous breakfast

very hospitable bar and very friendly locals too

bar was tiny and had people eating in there, might be nice if this area was for drinks only

comfortable bar and lounge area, and great and ‘quirky’ rooms

disappeared and bar closed before midnight without any notice

excellent food in restaurant for evening meal and breakfast was delicious with good choices

breakfast is far the most outstanding of breakfast we have had in any hotels we have stayed at in

food in bar excellent ud83dude0b

and flexible host, great breakfast and most important good beer at bar

landlord has been there years, they all work hard and are so friendly too, good grolsch in the bar

the decor of the bar and restaurent was lovely very clean and comfortable

excellent pub,good beer, tremendous bar food, need a wi-fi extender

but they opened the bar early which was appreciated

the bar staff and waitresses are great

owner and staff friendly and helpful and nice bar and food was excellent

convenient location for croft circuit, with nice cooked food and bar what more could you want!

the room was quiet with easy access to the carpark and the bar etc

cant think of anything that would improve - except maybe something to cool down the bar area of an evening when it is

it would be good to have a hand rail/grab bar by the door, for anyone with poor mobility

food and drink in the inn were excellent and on a busy evening joe in the bar seemed to be everywhere at once seeing to the needs of the clientele always with courtesy and a

nice little room, lovely bar at the b&b and great staff.

from the bar staff to the waiting team it was like being in a michelin restaurant

excellent breakfast and good bar prices.

very few minutes walk from ripon square, where there are lots of restaurants, cafes, and a tapas bar (which is really excellent)

you were always welcome to sit in the bar and use wifi there, even when it was closed to the public

hot summer evening the evening with the other residents we all got a few drinks from the bar and sat down and chatted won't forget this place i highly recommend it

it has been taken over by a new manager who is excellent. bar staff are excellent.

it has a really good bar area with plenty of seats available for food & drinks

bar was lovely and really good food

a lovely hotel, good food and bar very comfortable room

very nice big property and bar and lovely staff

slow service at check in, the bar and restaurant

the breakfast was as lovely as ever and the drinks in the bar the day before relaxed and well presented with great choice

get a mini bar in the room

neve in the cocktail bar awesome she was funny and can make any cocktails you want even if it s not on the menu we

harry and james in the clubhouse provided exceptional dinner/ bar service

in the evening there is also a cocktail bar open to guests even if they are not dining at the restaurant

great, no in fact fabulous food - we had a bar meal and breakfast

the walls of the bar and restaurant display historic photos of the hotel and staff over the past century, and a

excellent location. really well kept, clean and great bar and restaurant

did not book breakfast as too pricey, should be included in the price of this room drinks in bar very expensive

really nice ambience around the bar and sitting rooms stayed in this hotel previously and will certainly be

nice wedding venue. comfortable bar area. nice breakfast

the bar and restaurant area was incredible comfy and welcoming. 2 roaring log fires.

hotel , lovely room ,clean with all amenities, good location ,nice bar area, plenty of parking, very helpful staff especially amy on

i stood at the bar 45 minutes waiting to be served

guy behind the bar was just stood chatting

the staff serving us at dinner and behind the bar were lovely, really friendly and so helpful with directions to ripon racecourse where we needed

hosts,fabulous breakfast and when we ate in the bar evening the food was some of the best we've had anywhere

lovely well decorated room, nice bar and restaurant area. food was amazing.

we went downstairs to the pub bar and had drinks and food

a lot of parking for guests but plenty of on street parking so should not deter anyone from

lovely cosy bar with a tv room just round the corner

the new owners have done an excellent job in refreshing and remodelling parts of the hotel, bar and restuarant

great the staff are friendly and welcoming the hotel is clean well furnished and presented the bar is warm and welcoming and the grounds are

toooooo many dogs in the bar area.

drive and despite being very busy we had a wonderful welcome - quick check-in and taken to the bar to order our food

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

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

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

for two nights with friends, good food in the restaurant, good beer selection in the bar and one of the best full english breakfasts i ve ever had, only a short walk on path across

ed by the locals) and a lovely warm room with a hot shower in the accommodation area

location and premisis were just right. bar and resturant very good

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

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

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

the bar is cosy and comfortable whilst the restaurant food is excellent

we were able to put the children to bed before heading to the bar in the main building for a quick pint

the bar was very friendly at night

extended bar hours for considerate guests

food was good bar facilities good too, staff very helpful.

wish bar staff would stay behind the bar

pecially the tomatoes ud83dude02) evening meal was good and the bar had a great selection of drinks

great breakfast as always and lovely bar meals available in both hotels

decorated very modern with a lovely contemporary bar area

music in the bar and dining room was too loud and not to everyone s taste

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

my only complaint would be that there should have been more staff and the bar area wasn t very welcoming, the table and chairs out of place in such an old building, also

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

the bar was friendly and welcoming

wifi signal did not reach my room, and only seemed available inside the bar and dining room

the evening bar meals and breakfast were delicious

be more friendly staff behind the bar didn’t speak much kept them self to local people shame really as pat was really

the bar stocks a

nice bar with good choice of beers and wines

nice location and good for families. liked the bar and also the interconnecting rooms.

centre, we had a few drinks back at the hotel as was some guests finishes drinks off in the bar and we was made feel welcome for a drink

very clean and warm good price until the extra 20 was included nice bar good location

bar toilet hand dryer wasn't working during our stay

the staff couldn't have been more friendly

staff were great. breakfast was fab. very cozy bar and restraunt. rooms perfect

staff were great, especially the bar staff . food was lovely. gorgeous breakfast .

food and drink in the bar / restaurant was fantastic ig only every accomodation was on this level

ross the board from bar staff to waiters to management to cleaners), going out of their way to help us and make us feel

the food is great, the staff in the bar & restaurant are so friendly and welcoming and the location is

the breakfast was excellent and the food served in the restaurant and bar was outstanding

hotel was beautiful, from the warm cosy bar to the top quality restaurant, the food was amazing and the staff were friendly and very

once you have finished your evening meal there are plenty of areas to retreat to, a lovely pub bar or quiet areas with books and beautiful fires to warm yourself on

great service, great food and a well stocked bar with local ales and a wide range of quality wines and spirits

where really nice and helpful, the rooms where super clean and modern with a luxury feel, the bar and restaurant where perfect along with the breakfast in the morning

very comfortable room, an excellent bar meal and a hearty breakfast

good food and fairly priced for bar meals

deserve a big mention every single member of staff we came into contact with from spa to all bar staff were so happy and helpful they are a credit

very nice bar area

good pub atmosphere in the bar area situated in a quiet location

very comfortable and well maintained. great bar and restaurant. very good food and service.

although dogs are not allowed in the restaurant section they are welcome in the hotel and in the bar where they can serve breakfast and meals

it was served in the bar which is a bright airy, convivial space

spacious room with lounge area, restaurant, bar area and outside seating area.

all of it food amazing bar fab happy hour even better 1pint if lager 4 or 2 -4- 5 fab

t everyone eats crisps) and more reasonable pricing of the snack options provided on

friendly staff & nice surroundings good location for travel great bar lovely breakfast

favourite hotel in darlington, upgraded lovely meal in the restaurant drinks in the bar excellent service fantastic friendly

if there had been a bar menu, we would have dined at the hotel

couldn't sample the bar food because of dietary problems, but menu sounded great

lovely bar downstairs

fantastic bar downstairs, no noise from it

only thing i would suggest is to change the bar that holds the shower curtain as it falls down.

above a pub but once checked in there's a separate front door so you don't need to go into bar unless you want to

very helpful staff, great restaurant and bar on the ground floor

the food is excellent,wonderful bar where you feel quite comfortable as a woman travelling alone

quality hotel, a jewel in the centre of darlington. great decor, room, bar & staff.

a gem of a hotel , fabulous location quirky bar area , staff were amazing very friendly and welcoming and the food was fab , bathroom and

nice rooms. good bar and restaurant. very friendly staff. great location so close to the centre.

was nice and all the staff were excellent very well manard and welcoming also bar man i realised who you were when you came in for that sarnie the other week didn't realise

nice ambience in the bar and dining area

refurbished to a very high standard - excellent bar and restaurant food menu is great and all very reasonably priced - will definately stay here

little find, stunning rooms, bar and restaurant

lovely room, cozy bar and restaurant in a great location

breakfast included but due to work commitments & the comfiest bed i think i have ever stayed in bar my own- i kept having that extra 15 minutes until i'd those 5 minutes

the bar served a very good range of products including a very well kept 'landlord' bitter

the rooms, food, and the bar is first class.

the bar was very welcoming and all the staff were very friendly and accommodating

noise from the bar below - can’t be avoided, but it’s the sign of a good pub!

he came in the bar and into the breakfast room

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

are very helpful, bar and restaurant is very nice amd food is delicious

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

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

good location and nice lounge bar area

kyle was the bar tender and recommended bars to go to as we were there to celebrate a big birthday and wanted a

staff and bar was lovely

spacious room, blackout curtains, nice bar downstaires

and all nearby restaurants bars and shops

breakfast snack of juice muffin and granola bar and of course coffee

hosts and locals very friendly , had a meal in the bar and it was excellent , nothing was too much

room was to a very high standard , spotlessly clean , had everything we needed for a great stay bar downstairs was so inviting , staff were lovely and food was

spotless rooms, great facilities and a lovely bar downstairs

there's tea & coffee making facilities in the room and breakfast provided was muffin, a cereal bar and an apple, with bottles of juice and water, which was very much appreciated

really nice people ud83dudc4d neil on the bar was a legend ud83dudc4d

nice quiet bar to sit it

and there is a happy atmosphere around the bar also

great bar with friendly locals

friendly staff in bar area. great food and beers

social distant markings for the bar etc

having a restaurant and bar onsite was ideal for a solo traveller, especially those in search of a good yorkshire pudding

both the bar and restaurant areas are lovely to relax in

i cant put in a dislike comment box that the bar is only open thursday to sunday as that would be a preference to eat there and not a dislike,

the bar is shut when not serving food

staff were great, really made us feel welcome food in the bar was varied and great quality

nothing around so very good if you want peace and quiet , but busy enough with lovely bar attached to hotel

staff were very nice the bar and the restaurant were very cozy lovely place to have a drink or something to eat will go

very freindly staff had lovely evening meal in bar room very clean and tidy

friendly professional welcome, excellent dinner in the bar and a good breakfast

the staff are lovely and pleasant, so helpful the young lady behind the bar is a credit to the place

clean tidy new bar manager

the bar staff were very helpful in organising us a taxi

nice bar area. clean room. bed was really comfy.

location, staff, room, bar and value for money

we were welcomed into a clean and vibrant bar area, then assisted to our room with genuine enthusiasm

helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere in bar and restaurants

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

spotlessly clean, lovely bar and restaurant, helpful staff and the breakfast was fabulous

we ate in the bar area has we had our dog and the food was unbelievable, well presented and tasted amazing

spacious comfortable room. good staff. nice bar and restaurant.

room we had was in a purpose built annexe away from main bar and restaurant which was really good

dogs are allowed in the bar and bedrooms

beautiful restaurant and bar and a lovely comfortable bedroom.

everyone here is warm and friendly from the manager the bar staff the waitress and even the gardener this really was a fabulous place to stay , sadly we

bar and restaurant staff were also very friendly, got the impression that nothing was too much

warm welcoming staff, nice cosy bar and restaurant

the food i had. the best fish n chips bar none !! thanks

dinner in the bar was fabulous and service was excellent

service both in the bar & resturant

great bar staff esp the young man who served us most of our stay

rooms were beautifully furnished and had really nice touches like biscuits and a chocolate bar in the room

bar staff and restaurant staff are fantastic, the reception staff could not be more accommodating

a very pleasant bar with lots of nice nooks

dinner was divine and the bar is relaxing and the background music helps you unwind

informal atmosphere, lively bar area, softly lit with candles

the room was spacious and quiet and the bar and dining area was great, food particularly

on arrival, excellent room, spotless, and looked like new, complete with a complimentary yorkie bar (nice touch)

and comfortable room friendly staff great bar log fire choice of local ale

we ate in the bar every night

loved the dickens bar and gardens too

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

hotel was very dog friendly with the exception of the restaurant however the bar also serves food

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

the bar could do with a better lager selection.

property has had a revamp in their reception area and downstairs bar area which is an improvement

nice bar/restaurant and food was very nice

i can't praise the staff highly enough they were all amazing especially ashley in the bar and

bar only had two choices of lager, fosters and birra moretti

drink prices in the bar were a little on the expensive side, some of the drinks cost nearly 10

bar and a really good restaurant for dinner and breakfast staff were exceptional, would definitely

situated for the dale's,great food the breakfast certainly set us up for the day,the large bar area had plenty of beer choices

the location in the center of the village. parking in back and a remodeled bar and dining area.

room was lovely, such a nice place to relax. the bar and restaurant were great too.

the bar is obviously popular with locals and this is an indication of its friendly atmosphere

we had dinner in the bar - a delicious beef and ale pie washed down with a pint of black sheep bitter

bar and lounge areas have had a lovely refurbishment since our last visit

food in the bar which was a little noisy and crowded

loved the extremely high standards and quality of the hotel, as well as the bar and restaurant and free entry to the castle grounds

the food served in the bar and for breakfast was absolutely delicious and exquisitely presented and very reasonably priced

om service)

it was nice to have a bar on site for getting a coffee and a drink

in bar area could be higher to making eating of meals easier

location is good near yarm. staff at reception, bar and cleaning staff were super friendly

the bar wasn't open during late evening