bar service excellent &friendly

to stay but what made it stand out was the landlord dave his lovely wife and olivia and jack the bar

it had a lovely bar and staff were lovely

at 2 am i went downstairs to find the bar music system playing and nobody around

after main course, never asked if i wanted another drink with my meal so had to walk to the bar and order/collect it myself, waiting staff all busy sitting round chatting with the locals

breakfast was very busy so had to sit in the bar area as restaurant full so be sure to book a table when you check in

room - lovely peaceful setting and views - nice atmosphere in the bar with friendly staff and great cocktails - would definitely recommend

there is a very pleasant bar area with comfy chairs and sofas

on for us and played music outside in the seated area, the food and drink was fantastic, the bar staff very friendly, a real hidden gem

the reception / bar area was very clean and smart and the staff very attentive and efficient

the bar staff day and night were first class and breakfast was excellent very quick service

staff very friendly and make every effort to meet your requests. lovely bar staff.

before and knew how good it was excellent customer service always with a smile great bar / restaurant with a varied value for money

the bar was lovely

and polite,breakfast lovely,had tea on arrival and that was lovely too,bev who works behind the bar was very nice and pleasant and helpful,made to feel very welcome,would definitely stay again

our bill was also incorrect, an extra bar item

the walls needed painting in the cottage just needed modernising to bring inline with the lounge bar and restaurant

better options in bar to sit after meal

bar and the restaurant were lovely and bright and modern and the staff were extremely

the bar in the hotel closed at 9pm and as the hotel is remote you need transport to get about.

drinks in the bar are really priced low , brilliant

the bar food was decent, breakfast was hot and choice of fruit and cereal if wanted it

reception & bar staff were lovely

wonderfull but room4 was over bar bit noisey will ask not to be put in room4 next time but l shall be coming again so nice clean

a couple of things which were the wifi was difficult to connect to and shower too hot cold tap not

the new little bar was an added bonus. the receptionist was very helpful.

would definitely stay again when needed and by then i heard the wine bar next door will be open

staff, room , public spaces, buffet bar is a great idea

the wine bar that is attached is cute and very friendly - though we struggled with the acoustics, very hard

hour complimentary breakfast has set the bar that i will judge all future hotels by

also very nice bar with cheap prices

all the staff were very helpful and lovely to speak with especially the bar staff working in the unicorn bar

town center, lovely staff nice people nice bar and indian

only bar staff to check you in and didn t know much about any questions we asked

nice and clean resturant ok bar ok pleasant staff,friendly local people.

had an evening meal and drink in the bar which was very good and found staff friendly and

customer service especially from liz who i chatted to at the bar regarding our trip to the races

it would have been nice to have maybe tissue, shampoo and bar soap.

the rooms was a good size the bar is really nice the staff was really nice

could have been set up as a twin before we arrived instead of a double - food was good but the bar does shut a bit

the bar is reasonably priced too

large bar and eating area. friendly staff. good function space

was good but one thing could have been better if one more bar staff was in shift knowing a lot of people were there due to

the bar is nice and food was good

location great parking really nice bar area and great staff

we stayed on a saturday and there was a very loud live band on in the bar and our room was just above

staff very helpful especially the female bar staff who were very good with our little dog and they helped us get an uber to our event and

o were very good) from the bar underneath

it can be a bit noisy as there is a bar just downstairs, but other than that, absolutely value for money

reasonabl rates good location friendly bar staff

want to character then go stay at a travel lodge staff very friendly good guitarist on in the bar in the evening added bonus breakfast nice and hot howden is full of history minster and the

place to stay, parking ideal, breakfast lovely, good spot to see howden, staff very helpful, nice bar area

the meals room and bar have new decor

the evening of our stay, they recommended nearby places and let us eat our takeaway in the back bar in comfort

excellent host, lovely bar & restaurant area & great location with ample parking

comfortable room and lovely bar and restaurant with great food

very small thing did not like going through the bar to get to room

there are a couple of nice beer gardens as well as a comfy bar serving a good selection of drinks

the day ran seamlessly, the bar staff were super and the food was gorgeous

very nice restaurant bar area, food very good value and staff all very pleasant and helpful

friendly and helpful landlady and bar staff

all the staff in the bar was very friendly and helpful

would have much preferred to stay in the bar downstairs

friendly staff, chris behind the bar has a great sense of humor and made us feel at home from the off

very friendly staff. a welcoming atmosphere in the bar area. friendly clientele. food is great.

special thanks to mark on restaurant and bar who asked chef to rustle up some lovely ham salad buns for the

bar and waiting staff very pleasant and

my pet had a nice green area to take a constitutional and was allowed in the carpeted bar area which was comfortable and relaxing for my pet

the bar and the restaurant also worth a try

the bar area was very inviting

evening meal in the bar was very good. waitress serving was very pleasant

amazing food in the bar at such good prices

road it’s forty minutes in the right direction to get home i’ve sampled the breakfast and bar food at the darrington and i really enjoyed it and the staff are all very helpful and friendly

came down an hour late for breakfast but bar staff still provided us with a full english

we were told to ask at the bar for items missing from the room, and bar staff were very obliging

would be better if there was a larger designated bar area.

was spot on, but the drinks at the bar are very over priced, it's a shame as the rooms and the staff was excellent

beautiful rooms, helpful well informed staff, wonderful bar and restaurant and breakfast is excellent

bar and restaurant were classy offering a range of drinks

eat with them as well so we ended up eating in the restaurant on our own or you could be in the bar or in your room

were there on a saturday night and it is super noisy from the bar so no early night

bar meals for 10 of us was excellent

the room was directly above the bar so was extremely noisy over the weekend

not havingvtongibthrough bar seperate entrance

* exceptional staff * clean rooms * nice bar downstairs * free parking

the bar staff and waitress on the night was really polite and very efficient.

staff were exceptional especially the young lady working behind the bar when we arrived, the room was compact but excellent , the breakfast was typically yorkshire,

breakfast and meals in the bar were home cooked and tasty, plenty of it

the owner and staff were friendly and helpful and the locals in the bar all friendly and pleasant

no wifi in the annex which was a minor inconvenience, but it gave me a good excuse to sit in the bar with a drink and do my emails

the staff in the bar at night were very friendly and most welcoming from the moment you walked in

food in bar and breakfast both lovely and reasonably priced

the bar was cosy with a good atmosphere

friendly staff and pleasant environment both rooms and bar restaurant

value for money, bathroom superb, nice quality towels and bedding, decor not pretentious; good parking, nice and quiet, food good pub grub cooked well

bar staff said it was 9am, which was too late for us

there is a bar and pool downstairs for if you are feeling social or just want to pass the time

no food in evening being a bar limited options and no where close by to go get some

in took a long time because of a computer issue and the bar tender continued to serve bar customers between checking the computer which was frustrating

ordered coffee following morning in bar and it took 25mins

when we returned to the bar later that evening, the lady who served us asked if he was okay and also said that even though

the bar food was tasty; i recommend the fishcake and green vegetables

elegant dining room offered a delicious selection of local specialties, and the hotel s on-site bar is the perfect place to unwind in the evening

at our wedding some of the rooms had already been modernised, such as the bar and lounge

and helpful staff everywhere, from check in, spa, bar and restaurant comfortable bed and room lovely spa facilities excellent and everything covid

highlight has to be the yorkshire tea sachets we are huge yorkshire tea drinkers ud83dude02 the bar staff on the evening weren t great they didn t seem to have a clue what they were doing and

it was a business stay so we had some work to do which we happily undertook in the bar / restaurant area prior to having our evening meal

was lovely, great bar meals too , room was perfect, breakfast was amazing, i couldn't fault this hotel staff were

bar staff and the bar prices the staff on the bar weren t very friendly and they didn t seem

the bar area was a little bit chilly, however it was freezing outside.

breakfast was very good piping hot and well cooked the bar has a good selection beers meals are very good i recommend the mixed grill (be warned you'll (+)nice room comfy bed great value food in bar staff superb breakfast excellent (+) bar staff (+) had a few drinks at the bar and the locals were friendly and the breakfast was freshly made with sausage and bacon (+) lovely atmosphere in the bar and a cracking pint (+) we had dinner in the bar which was very nice and good value for money (+) good food available at the bar in the evening and a delicious full english breakfast in the morning (+)was greeted at the bar and shown to my room the room was very nicely decorated very comfy bed the breakfast was very

would have been nice to have had wifi available - pretty much standard in most hotels these days, but not present at all here

room was comfy, breakfast was good, staff very friendly, plenty of parking which was free.

poor wifi, i struggled to get a good connection anywhere in the bar area and even worse in the room

wifi

we also had a meal in the restaurant that was really tasty and filling and great bar for drinks at night

the food is excellent, bar is lovely and always lovely to see the two regular gentlemen at the bar very smartly dressed

had a great time in the bar and we were there for a wake and everything was perfect

clean room, easy check in, nice bar area, evening entertainment was good

extra facilities to the outside space where you will be able to get pizza alongside the mobile bar they have in the gardens now

was perfect the staff were great, from the door man to reception, bar staff and housekeeping were all great, loved our stay

the greeting was very friendly the room was as it should have been the restaurant was good the bar was better all in all a great

restaurant and bar area are superb with the most amazing food

bar nice atmosphere,very stylish,views amazing

downside was the cost of 1 cocktail in the bar - at 12

ever had the staff were so friendly there s a lovely homely feel to it all & lamin on the late bar was so friendly a real asset carnt wait to go back for another

lovely hardworking staff, loved bill the bar man . excellent location. on site free parking.

slightly high bar prices

we didn't have a drink in the bar but it all looked very

bar was very reasonbly priced and tended to all our needs

beautiful property, lovely bar and great rooms. staff all really friendly and helpful.

is excellent we had a lovely stay and will definitely be returning for the races next year, the bar was

breakfast was good and the restaurant and bar was lovely decorated

warm and friendly with excellent bar and restaurant

the staff in the dining room and the bar area were wonderful to work with and the front desk personnel were outstanding

a nice bar area and the breakfast was lovely

for doncaster racecourse, friendly attentive staff, comfortable clean and warm rooms, nice bar and restaurant , excellent happy hour for meals

staff friendliness, really good bar at the reception also

few games of pool in the bar followed by some board games which were available in the bar

30pm monday 12th june, also bar staff on the night on monday, the breakfast staff on wednesday were amazing and my breakfast

is the 2nd time we have had a stopover here,both times the bar closed at 9pm( advertised as 11pm) and both times when we asked about porridge for breakfast

times the bar closed at 9pm( advertised as 11pm) and both times when we asked about porridge for breakfast the excuse was oh we've just run out

staff, amazing breakfast

cooked breakfast was also good in the mornings

the hotel bar was perfect for what we all wanted

excellent bar and grill menu

liked the reception and bar area it was clean and the furniture was lovely

access to bar and food. clean bedding and towels and very quiet area

clean rooms, in a great location and bar facilities open til late.

there s a bar in the hotel with a reasonable size meeting area to round up the troupes

rooms and communal areas, good value, comfy beds not too low, good bar area, friendly staff, happy to arrange taxis for

clean room, excellent staff, nice bar and lounge area

was great, especially after a night of partying we definitely needed that breakfast :) the bar service was great too, the bowl of chips for 3 was amazing

nothing really, the price of the drinks in the bar was a little high.

strangely no glasses in the room and bar prices were rather high.

nice staff, cheap price ,big free parking very nice bar and restaurant

newly decorated lovely and clean beds so comfy just what you need after a busy day , also bar next door for a few drinks before be before bed

welcoming and friendly staff, great bar and accommodation.

parking lovely food and bar staff exceptional friendly and helpful room was huge clean and very well equipped with towels

food options in the bar were great

staff very friendly and helpful it was fantastic allowing dogs and them being aloud in bar

we were hoping for a fridge) but i must have been thinking of somewhere else

excellent staff in reception and bar very good breakfast lovely building and grounds

clean tidy, excellent staff, good bar and excellent buffet breakfast

layout & spaces gives rise to some small eccentricities in use, (steps up to the entrance, no bar as such) but if these worry you, you are in the wrong place; the ambiance is superb, the food (-) however, if i had not asked and just used the bar or room service (-)prefer a proper bar where you could go up and get drinks or snacks yourself, but maybe this is thought not (-)we prefer a bar rather than service in a drawing room (-)it would enhance the hotel to have a bar area rather than just a lounge (-)lack of bar but drinks are served in the lounge. (-) there isn't a bar as such and it didn't have any atmosphere (-)bedroom was far too hot (fans are provided). bar service expensive.

my spa experience was great

good parking available, were able to leave car and use taxis into city

however, if i had not asked and just used the bar or room service

the room service was quick

the bar was very busy and lively in the evenings

just the hoovering in the bar below was a little early in the morning but that is all

pub was really popular and as the bar got busy during the evening having a few spaces in the car park for overnight guests only would

the bar was so nicely done up and also open to the garden

the meals in the bar are excellent too,large portions of tasty food and good value for money

room bar service

building and surroundings lovely, welcoming and helpful staff team peaceful bar area to enjoy a

staff in bar area were absolutely lovely.

front desk and bar staff were genuinely kind and friendly

quirky bar in which to have breakfast. walking distance to the university.

lovely atmosphere in the bar with all protocols being followed correctly in the current situation, cannot fault our stay at

value for money, bar staff, landlady and locals very welcoming and friendly

property

and staff kind and friendly bar man especially and showed me to my room

lovely atmosphere in the bar and nice ambiance

once the bar is opened, the inside communal space will be excellent.

location very friendly staff fantastic breakfast free parking free drink at bar free wifi free tea and coffee clean comfortable accommodation definitely be returning little

bar but not a big deal two bars directly opposite

with en suite rooms with bunk beds for the kids, and a breakfast bar serving coffees, cereals and a continental selection this was a great place to stay when

the advertised bar isn’t open at the moment but this didn’t detract from a great stay.

the bar was out of bounds for a private function

bar and restaurant seemed to close a little early and checkout was early too in my opinion 10:30

we enjoyed a good meal in the bar in the evening and had a delicious breakfast the next morning

critic on night bar manager as me and my collogue arrived as they were closing bar, which is understandable, but he

bar was nice but a little dark

the staff are very pleasant and eager to help and the food in both restaurant and lounge bar are excellent

the bar area was very

the drinks in the bar were reasonable priced for a hotel, the evening meal was good too as was the breakfast

the hotel restaurant and bar had excellent selection of food

setting very comfortable in all areas including bar with huge tv screen excellent value for

the bar prices

plenty of tables in the bar so found a quiet corner to eat and catch up on some work

bar prices

and bar on site

staff were excellent from reception, bar and restaurant

ssie

, reception staff excellent , cleaning staff excellent , restaurant staff excellent but the bar staff were brilliant , friday and saturday night was very busy but they never stopped smiling ,

the time we visited the bar we asked for 5 very common drinks to which the barman s reply was we haven t got

very friendly and accommodating and the fact they did me cake and gave us voucher for bar as was my birthday and breakfast was amazing

the bar is quite pricey.

the breakfasts were great and the bar well stocked

very well appointed accommodation, clean and comfortable. bar and restaurant downstairs.

room was hot, the air con was so noisy and the window had a bar across it so it opened half an inch

the bar had a relaxed atmosphere and the beer was excellent

friendly and helpful owners, well stocked bar and good choice of breakfast.

fabulous breakfast and wonderful bar lite bite

the bar area downstairs was clean and the food was nice

overnight for a concert at the barbican, only a short walk away

our third night put us in one of the apartments with a full kitchen, two bedrooms and a tv/sitting room (on the top floor); much more space than what we needed (*)it was shocking the staff were understandable and helpful then the message came through from the kitchen they'd ran out of the ingredients needed for the burrito blso made do with what they had (*) the large bathroom was a bonus and the kitchen was well stocked

single glazed windows meant traffic noise at front some noise from bar below the shower did alternate between scalding and cold with no apparent

the general smell of the place - the stale beer smell from the bar was all

hotel staff were surprised when we walked into the bar and said we had booked two rooms, but were helpful when i showed them the booking confirmation

there was a bar downstairs but we were never disturbed by loud music etc that you would normally expect from a

there's stuff to do close by that there's a fully worker kitchen with washer dryer the staff was very helpful we was left alone to do our own

location is perfect for accessing shops and bars

hotel guests would of been nice to have a different smoking area from bar as we had to get dressed late at night to go pass bar

the hotel bar served good food and beer

the staff reception and bar staff are brilliant they make u feel welcome and they go out off way to make u feel warm and

nice layout in the bar & all the staff very friendly & polite

location steve was very helpful nothing was a bother locals very friendly lovely atmosphere in bar room was lovely very clean bed was very comfortable definitely recommend will definitely go

games available in the bar too

location for exploring york, especially if visiting the barbican

a bit of noise from the bar and traffic.

i was made part of the family almost as the owners

bar area is stunning

bar prices where extremely high this is why the bar was very empty and lacked atmosphere

bar area - inviting and comfortable to sit in

lovely hotel nice bar and restaurant area. the rooms and tv were big. had a/c and heating.

location lovely rooms good you could gave a drink in the bar very modern i liked that you needed to use your key card to get into the lift as it s good

little lacking in atmosphere in the bar a little bit surprised there was no television in

the bar being open after dinner out was an added bonus

room was excellent very quiet, stylish great facilities very good bar

bar lady was

lovely, clean hotel throughout with a great bar and restaurant

there is also a very comfortable laurel and hardy bar area

staff, everywhere was clean, free parking, breakfast freshly cooked and delicious, comfortable bar area with well stocked bar

the bar is decorated with laurel and hardy memorabilia, which is very fun

the laurel and hardy bar is unique

lovely bar to relax in on an

was room only but we ate in the bar (evening meal) great selection on menu, we opted for homemade steak pie, it was huge (+)the staff on reception and the bar were super friendly and welcoming! (+)lovely bar and great food (+) the young ladies in the bar were very very helpful during out stay (+) the location is ideally located for visiting all the sights, and especially the barbican (+) the bar area was busy and the staff

ee car parking

wifi signal was very hit and miss and, while we were pleasantly surprised to find a mini fridge in

the wifi was average

early check in

landlord very welcoming, breakfast was excellent and relaxing atmosphere in the bar at night with great real ales to chose

beers ect loved it having different rooms ideal a group of people to be ceprate from the main bar a well run

the bar and beer garden was welcoming and relaxing

staff were all very good from checking in to checking out the bar was just up my street real ales spot on

always enjoy a few beers in the real ale bar with friendly people

bar staff were very friendly - especially ally (hope i spelled that right) (+)is fab as short walk into centre and free parking at the hotel which is shared at the walmgate bar at the city wall would thoroughly recommend staying (-)everything was excellent bar could of served wkd blue but that's about it (+)nice clean rooms, first class staff who couldn t be more helpful. excellent bar too (+)everything was perfect and wished we could have stayed another night to sample the bar meals. (+)value for money clean the rooms were spotless friendly staff well stocked bar & comfortable to drink in excellent (+) lovely room so clean & well decorated, comfy bed, spacious bathroom, staff were so friendly, bar prices reasonable & wow the breakfast was enormous & cooked to perfection & a lovely 10min walk (+)staff were amazing, the manager, his wife and the owner , the bar staff and even the locals were all so friendly, helpful and made us feel at home (+) oh and had 54 different kinds of whisky ud83dude00 on sale from the bar (+) the room was spotless and the bar was great

wish had a proper wifi rather than the cloud

there is free parking for guests

lovely friendly staff, very clean in all areas, central location, good wifi, great food

tells us about fire procedures and information about check out times and breakfast times and wifi information etc

there was a restaurant to have an evening meal or even a drink in a bar on arrival when it was advertised as an hotel

evening bar or meal service, which means a walk to the pub (20+ minutes brisk walk)

it would of nice if there'd of been bar or snack bar.

if there was a bar for a drink it wasn’t visible

would've been nice if the bar was stocked / open a bit later.

lovely and cosy bar and lounge and even a nice private garden to chill out

the gentleman at the bar was a little inattentive.

bar was poorly stocked

love the bar and the resto

friendly staff, especially the bar staff. very comfortable and quiet bedroom.

excellent bar service and friendly and polite staff who were incredibly welcoming and warm.

the hotel was very clean well presented good bar and good food

was a nice place nice bar facilities

expensive breakfast and the bar closed at 11pm even though the travelodge across the road had a wetherspoons open

that there was a bar and plenty of comfortable seating areas

lovely modern room great location nice bar area

great location. very nicely decorated. room facilities good. on site bar a bonus.

room comfortable. great bar with pool table. allowed dogs

going to be a very relaxing & comfortable stay esme who was also working and running the bar during our visit was also outstanding and ryan who we met during our time at

we had late drinks in the bar the first night on our return from town and the barman was very

fabulous location, close to the town centre, bar walls, christmas market & lots of choices of places to eat

reception on arrival, friendly bar staff

very close to bar walls, walking distance of town centre

the bar area was nice and the room was lovely

super friendly owner, great bar at the ground floor of the hotel with excellent selction of drinks

the bar was overpriced.

i also stayed at weekend. singer piano player was too loud cleared bar area.

loved the board games in the reception area and the 24 hr bar service was exceptional

great location, pleasant staff, lovely bar area, nice spacious room.

the bar was very good and the staff very friendly and

lack of bar atmosphere

the bar staff were a little bit familiar at times - but mainly friendly

good food at the bar and breakfast was very good

great rooms with fantastic shower. friendly reception and bar staff

the bar is a little pricey...

hotel, very clean, great restaurant and bar area

nothing really bar closed but not a problem

hotel was in a lovely scenic location and had its own restaurant and bar but also had a second lodge on the other side of car park which provided a lot of choice

the bar being across the car park

bar in actual hotel opens but restricted hours

staff especially the young lady in the bar who was so friendly and helpful, even when she had to get another member of staff to get a new

great breakfast location great and nice bar in the evening

the service from the bar staff was superb

the bar staff. very attentive, fun and hard working. especially donna

staff were really helpful, breakfast was lovely and the cocktails in the bar were also good