a pleasure to stay at a proper english pub with great bar staff and a lovely proprietor

and oh why does nobody provide a bar of soap

rooms were clean and comfortable, the food was lovely and the traditional bar was friendly and warm

we had our evening meal in the bar and the food was fantastic

fabulous location great freindly bar area good food in the restaurant

staff , nothing was too much trouble welcoming bar area and dining area roaring fire good value for money perfect location for visiting highclere

in pub area, as a female travelling alone i really welcomed this and felt totally at ease in the bar having my evening meal

checking in away from the main bar may be more customer friendly as area was busy with regulars

we ate in the restaurant, enjoyed a few drinks in the bar and had a lovely night's stay

character building with sloping floors, being an inn late checking was handy as the bar opened till 11pm, bottled water, orange juice, biscuits, pringles and millionaire shortbread

tommy the waiter, was communicative and polite and able to manage to bar etc on his own

nday) i knew food finished at 3pm but wasnt aware if bar finishing at 7 pm or may be earlier

the rooms are chalet style set round a lovely courtyard that doubles as the on-site coffee bar seating area during day

bar was great

are separated from the bar and restaurant area so that they are very quiet

breakfast, bar and dinner

minor issue having to go outside briefly to get to rooms from bar entrance

of confusion over final bar bill

staff and food and bar atmosphere and right near highclere, very nice staff so accommodating, clean and comfortable,

room was great, very comfortable & had its own mini food bar inc, chocolate, crisps etc

fantastic breakfast and really friendly bar staff

what really makes this place great are the staff, from checkin, drinks at the bar and breakfast every member of staff was super helpful and friendly

the bar and restaurant areas are comfortable and welcoming

noise from bar below was noticeable but not loud.

had to get dressed and go to get some from the bar each morning or go without

and the food in the bar is really great - we went for dinner downstairs

staff were welcoming and friendly the bar garden was good only stopped overnight but everything we needed was provided

close to train station. very friendly. good breakfast. cute bar with garden seating.

central, lovely bar and outside area

comfortable room good bar with great staff

restaurant & bar food also very good

we did not have a drink in the bar but it is beautiful

restaurant and bar lovely cozy surroundings, well thought out

the restaurant and bar had lovely food and cocktails, and each staff member was very friendly

and the food was amazing - either in the bar area or the restaurant, breakfast was fabulous and dinner was delicious

the bar food and drinks menu was excellent both in terms of quality and choice and the rooms (albeit

gorgeous room and lovely bar area and restaurant.

room, bar and restaurant area.

it has a fantastic bar and restaurant downstairs that's well worth a visit and the breakfast was very tasty and

location for a visit to highclere castle- lovely decor in the hotel / bar & restaurant

the staff were extremely welcoming and helpful on arrival, the atmosphere in the bar and dining area was brilliant and the rooms were outstanding

the bar and restaurant were comfortable and service first class

rooms and restaurant/ bar very cosy and comfortable

great quite location, lovely food and bar area. the room was fantastic!

bar was well equipped and staff extremely pleasant

the bar &

of help from a young man named ollie lynch who checked us in, helped us with bags, tended the bar and coffee shop and waited on us in the restaurant

view from our room was the skylight of the bar and walls

the food was great and the bar had a great atmosphere

location excellent, close to shops and bars eateries

bar was a bit chilly, the gas fire in the beautiful fireplace didn't throw out much heat but

the fact that there's a bar right under it was good.

friendly staff close to the town .the rooms were clean and fresh.nice bar with good food

hotel closed the main doors early and no late bar which was a shame

we was a bit shy at first and as we walked through the bar

nice bar area

room was over the bar so as you would expect was a bit noisy but not overly so and not too late

staff room wasn't ready but had a few drinks in the bar and they brought us out keys and took cases to the room

bar prices were very reasonable and there were lots of seating areas to choose from

the bar was nice to sit in and the staff were very welcoming and happy to offer wine recommendations

we played cards in the bar and then had room service which arrived promptly and was very tasty

our drinks order seemed to sit at the bar neglected for at least 10mins

bar and restaurant staff were excellent though

hydro pool, restaurant bar area and the beautiful grounds that the hotel is set on

the food was great and the bar sensibly priced

bar meals really good

the beau bar is fantastic and the food and drink were perfect and reasonably priced

the staff were really helpful, especially ella who was working the bar and waiting tables

was quick and helpful room size was very big well stocked up bathroom and plenty of towels bar menu for was excellent very good value for money drink prices very reasonable would definitely

00 there was a relaxing bar also offering hot meals

by the pool and a warm jacuzzi was great, bed was super comfy and bar was lovely and

the gratuity they add to bar bills without your consent

the bar staff advised they could make me a decaf expresso martini

i have a cows milk intolerance so they replaced the milk in the room as requested but with fresh barista oat milk not cheap little soya plastic cartons

the bar was comfortable and cozy, the food in the restaurant was sublime

had a restaurant and bar on site so we didn’t have to travel away for a

room was a little small but it wasn’t that we needed more space as you could go and enjoy the bar and gardens

food over the whole period was excellent in taste , presentation , and service as was the bar with a great choice of beers it also features a large open area for eating and enjoying the

very good, polite service, a completely spotless room and bar area, good selection of beers and finally, well prepared and presented food

needs some where just to sit in the bar area… only had tables for people who were there to eat

good bar & food facilities

bar was nice and not too expensive, the bartender was friendly

service with a smile at both the bar and in the restaurant

the bar staff was very friendly and happy

the restaurant food was very good and the bar staff were happy to provide us with ice cubes

lovely room. nice bar and food.

lovely cosy bar and seperate restaurant meant we didn't have to venture out in the cold for dinner

very friendly staff, from the cleaners to the bar staff and reception

brunch served in the bar saved having to get up too early for breakfast

tha bar man wanted to serve me a cognac in a half pint glass!!

evening bar staff friendly

this hotel had a bar that served good real ale :)

room, and good atmosphere in the bar with the locals, very nice chicken pie and my partner had sweet potato wedges with chilli dip

i didn t ask at the bar so perhaps if you request one they would have one but it would be handy not to think about that

young chap bar staff was very welcoming, very helpful polite and a valuable member of your

from the bar was very helpful when the dinning room was closed due to a christmas party booking

all the staff were polite and they even opened the bar for us

lovely bar and hot cookie on arrival

the bar prices. very steep. swimming pool and changing facilities were freezing.

and bar staff were so welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate two aging guests could not

the bar staff looked after regulars and guests with equal charm and efficiency and the little touches

friendly staff and a great cosy feel at the bar with locals and guests

the bar area is extremely welcoming and food all of the highest standard

a bit of late night noise from the bar beneath our bedroom.

room was directly above the bar which was quite noisy on a friday night between christmas & new year but we were so exhausted,

friendly family run bar good atmosphere staff were great. rooms clean i would stay here again

had a great night the bar maid was a great character and made our stay all the more enjoyable

bar was really pleasant and we had a good night listening to the live music that were performing

bar of soap or some hand soap would have been nice in the bathroom

the bar staff were really funny and had a great chat about love island

could have been more seating in the bar area so it looked more homely

the food was amazing, the bar was great and the rooms were beautifully decorated and presented

the bar had a good selection of gins and whiskeys and the restaurant had a great selection of white and

large cobwebs in bar area behind comfy furnature needs addressing

lovely property just outside newbury with a good bar and restaurant

room was excellent. nice bar area. friendly locals. breakfast very good

food, lovely staff, beautiful room, (absolutely spotlessly clean), loved the bar too

it was warm, friendly and sociable as we checked in in the bar where there was a lovely fire burning in the hearth

the saturday night with it no being over busy the bar staff were very slow i think a couple may have been new starters

away between christmas and new year at the pheasant - the weather was awful so we sat in the bar all afternoon by the fire, had a delicious dinner (the food is really very good) and a relaxing

cost of the drinks at the bar was extortionate and the receipt i received when i settle the bill didn't list all the drinks

comfy bed, bathroom excellent and peaceful, staff were very polite and welcoming, restaurant and bar in nice location overlooking the golf course with

golf club with a great bar & restaurant on site, clean rooms with super comfy beds and a breakfast selection fit for a

the bar staff were friendly and attentive

chairs in bar area worn out not comfortable.

knolage that the fire alarm worked the staff were great nice bar to relax in very comfortable

also, they kindly put us on a room away from the bar area where a function was

dinner, room, and the bar were absolutely wonderful

were clean, bar area was clean

service both at the bar and in the restaurant was excellent and

is probably the cleanest place i have ever stayed, bedroom, bathroom, corridors and the bar restaurant

clean, beautiful rooms, nice bar good food and lovely staff.

nice menu in the bar and it is open a good long time

my children enjoyed collecting it from the bar in the mini milk pails

the room was lovely, bar was homely, and the breakfast was superb

lovely seating area in bar and restaurant. great staff

great food served in the bar and restaurant.

friendly bar and restaurant clearly enjoyed by visitors and locals

liked the bar area, the ambience , the lovely staff, the wishing well room with spa bath, our sunday night

the bar tables were sticky when you leant on them.

it has a super bar manager, fantastic friendly staff and always a warm welcome

the staff in the bar all made a fuss of our dog

cosy traditional inn with log fire in the bar and restaurant area

just waiting for them to open the bar on a monday and all will be perfect.

we arrived late into the evening

accommodation very comfortable and bar did great food

old pub great bar and restaurant with friendly staff rooms require a update but overall a good place to

very friendly from the minute we walked through the door into the cosy little bar, to when we left

notes of speaker music from bar below can be heard in the room

country side location and food and drinks menu, dog friendly room and bar area

above the bar are small if you have large suitcases

beautiful setting , cosy rooms / bar area

bar area had a nice relaxed feel

the bar is great, the food is phenomenal

natalia from the bar was an exceptional host

we couldnt get a taxi at the station the hinds head bar man came to collect me, and chatted all the way despite the fact that he was coming out after

it would have been great if the bar could have stayed open a bit longer

drinks are very well priced and lovely staff and locals in the bar is a great addition

room was clean and nice- away from the main building and bar but since the restaurant/bar was closed on mondays it didn't matter anyways

would have been nice if the bar was open later on a wednesday as i would have liked to relax with a glass of wine or perhaps a

nice welcome by katie who showed us to our rooms and was back behind the bar to serve us once we dropped bags

friendly staff although the locals in the bar made social distancing difficult and they all seemed to be dog lovers , however the new

clean and had a nice bar area. stay made really nice by the very nice and friendly staff there

we didn't eat dinner as we arrived late, but sat in the bar for a drink, which was relaxed

the bar wasn t open when we got back to the hotel

she made sure the bar was open when we all got back

make sure we had a good time they gave her a birthday card and a voucher for free drinks at the bar we had amazing evening the room was nice beds where very comfortable food was very

lovely bar with delicious food

wish the bar could stay open for guests only

location,nice cosy bar area,good selection of drinks

staff were very pleasant and helpful en suite was very good and bar facilities

i rang the hotel from reception to ask for help i watched the gentleman answer the phone at the bar on the cctv from reception

plenty of places to relax peaceful great friendly bar man special treat in the room for 70th

the receptionist was fantastic and the teams in the restaurant and bar are a credit

it is a big place and a few more guests may have made a tad more atmosphere in the lounge and bar areas

friendly bar staff

food in the bar was exceptional, bar staff lovely

staff were very friendly and there was a good atmosphere in the bar and restaurant

a bar with a good selection of cask ales

food was excellent, good bar and a good location.

large comfortable room cosy bar nice restaurant excellent food lovely friendly people

nice bar with a good variety of drinks, the menu was also very good

and the mix up with bar tabs and room tabs could be organised a bit

country inn, with very well appointed rooms, really friendly staff, and an excellent bar and restaurant, with a great selection of food and drinks

lovely hotel with perfect room and view nice people and good food in the bar below the hotelroom

polite friendly and very helpful, food was amazing, plenty of choice and quality produce, lovely bar area, pet friendly, free car parking, fantastic location, will definitely book again

the bar and restaurant was beautifully designed with tables well spaced and comfortable chairs

the bar was a lovely quiet environment

the food at the breakfast buffet and the bar

lovely hotel with friendly staff. room clean. bar was very nice.

only thing i would pick up we came into the bar for a drink at about 11 30 and lots of other people arrived for a drink

good, staff were good and efficient, was what i expect from hotel in these times, obviously no bar or restaurant although room service was available, didn't have breakfast so can't comment on

clean through out the room very clean good size bed and comfy good range of drinks at the bar friendly staff and

lively bar and busy restaurant

dining room and bar are a good size, plenty of tables of various heights and some very comfortable chairs

the coffee bags in the room one of the bar staff was not so friendly

leaking from the ceiling down stairs in the bar area peeling paint in bathroom bath small and

the bitters were excellent as well as the evening bar meal

arrived not long before the bar closes on a monday

pm), but they were very happy to let me relax before heading to the room

it is comfortable, with a spacious bar and restaurant, with modern facilities but - as an inn originating in the 19th century or even

restaurant & bar service great, delicious food both for my evening meal & and good choice at breakfast

it was close to our location for a party. bar and staff are great

good value for money pub food in bar food & drink at reasonable

friendly pub in a great location. good bar menu and helpful staff.

there was a problem with our booking when we first arrived, the land lord and bar staff were excellent in solving the situation and we had a great evening there

the staff in the bar were extremely happy to provide more when asked though

my refurbished room on the third floor was very comfortable, as was the dining and bar area

even opened the bar early,which is always a good thing

the food was nicely cooked and presented, the staff were excellent especially the bar staff with the choice of drinks etc

good bar food and friendly staff

would like a small bar of soap for when i was in the bath

friendly staff although the bar staff could be more attentive rather than chatting amongst themselves

cleanliness, location, bar and restaurant and a starbucks perfect

although bar etc popular you cannot hear any noise from the bedroom

modern and good bar facilities.

the bar downstairs was reasonably priced and all the staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming

we had to pay at the bar and in the restaurant each time rather than put on the room bill.

the staff were very cheerful and friendly, both at the swan & coppa club bar attached

satisfied -animal friendly very important for us -sweet staff -nice evening bar good service and -communication -will come back many times in future if our dogs still allowed

large bed beautiful view, beautiful bathroom. excellent bar areas.

lovely bar good selection

bar is limited but good price

it has a bar and lounge area but if you prefer a pub then a couple are within a few minutes

food was excellent good home style cooking ,nice bar and lounge area just right to relax.

there is a small bar and i was able to have an evening meal

selection of wines at the bar was minimal but adequate.

of a lack of places to sit in bar - although part reserved for private function

we travelled with our 2 dogs who were welcomed and allowed in the bar area where we ate in the

we could hear everything in the bar below and the bathroom was an odd shape with sloping ceiling which made it difficult to get in

the bar menu had lot of choices and their breakfast in the morning was really nice

staff, lovely room with good view, outstanding food, welcoming bar all set ina beautiful village on the

it was separated from the outside bar area by a single glass panel door with a net curtain for privacy

good restaurant and bar

people talking outside the room after bar closed keeping me awake

location is great, the bar buzzy, no private car park, but the rail buses stop outside and a car park across the road

was astonished that the bar shut at 22

e bed was a small

loved everything about this place - a great chocie of food in the bar area

was a busy traditional bar the public rooms were beautiful my single room was small but amazing

beautiful decor the bed was awesome & the staff were just so lovely caring & very polite & in the bar

t not cheap - i think you can have bar food in the bar which is probably more affordable) the breakfast was excellent but we only had

excellent bar staff, food was excellent

re fire routine and escapes, breakfast serving times, surrounding area, etc although leaflets in bar describing three local walks were useful

the bar had a welcoming log fire

the room is very clean and quiet, and the bar is very cute with a fireplace

staff helpful & friendly this is a good restaurant first just happens to be in a pub with a nice bar & beer garden room fairly basic but clean , all you

bar & restaurant (food and service); comfortable rooms without the need for 'new' (-)hotel is in the process of upgrading the bar and ground floor facilities this spring which will improve the layout (+) didn't hear noise from the bar at night, opposite a coop so very handy (-)the hotel bar was closed in the evening ! even to residents. (+) seemed like a friendly bar that was busy until 10pm but then immediately quiet (+) ate in bar and food was well cooked, quick and hit the spot after a day of exercise (+) food and bar choices are great, meals are wonderful, and the breakfasts are great to start the day with

wifi needs updating ,one site for all of the place

were rude, offered an early check in which we paid extra for, yet the check in was an hour after early check in was

name of the wifi network could not be found

early check in available, kids didn t have to share a bed, individual beds available in family

got there we got upgraded to a executive suite as a newly married couple, settled in went to the bar ordered our drinks and was told it was on the house, matt and the other staff that was on (24th (-)we would have liked a bar of soap in the bathroom in addition to shower gel (+)very accommodating. kept bar open for group on request. lovely young lady serving m. (+) appreciated that there was a bar and restaurant on site after a long drive (-)tables in bar area little bit dirty

breakfast was excellent and well presented and the staff were attentive and friendly

breakfast was excellent but expensive.

check in was quick and parking and wifi is free

close to the motorway. good parking good wifi

balcony, mini bar with complimentary drinks

the bar and restaurant serve tasty reasonably priced food and drinks and parking is safe and secure

the food in the bar was excellent and well-priced

there is a bar which can get quite noisy at

front desk manager - outstanding service nice bar and able to sit outside.

delicious food ud83dude0b nice bar friendly staff

beds, very clean, great location, nice bar and restaurants, all set in lovely grounds/golf course

hotel was clean, modern, lovely grounds, bar opened up into the beer garden

the expensive bar prices

great rooms. nice bar and dining areas.

chicken tikka masala of the bar menu

location, bar service/food. staff

excellent service at reception, in the bar area, and in the restaurant

panel, black mould in between tiles, whilst i was having a tender moment with my wife in the bar a chap came up and wanted a little card to verify who we were, i didn't have the little book

i really appreciate the service received, from reception and all the way to the bar staff and cleaners

lamb barnsley chop as an example

wish i'd found this place before, location is great,accomodation is well above average and the bar has a great selection of beers and ales,food offers a wide selection, and is very good,served

drinks in the bar very expensive

maybe a small bar fridge would be good

bar staff on the evening looked a little lost and struggled to work out who was due to be served

i had dinner in the bar and the prices were reasonable and the food was good

good breakfast, great bar and restaurant with friendly and attentive staff.

the rooms were far enough away from the bar to be very quiet

the dinner was very good and the bar atmosphere was great too

friendly atmosphere in the bar and good wifi.

great atmosphere in the bar on friday night

excellent food for both dinner and breakfast. lovely bar staff really friendly and welcoming.

required a password, which wasn't detailed in the room - presumably this is available from the bar but i didn't go over and ask (i was too comfy in my room

meal, bar staff all excellent

staff all very friendly, spotlessly clean, excellent bar food, just an all round nice place to relax

georgina the owner and the the other girl staff were great, had a good laugh at the bar too, room was very clean, breakfast was superb

tv in bar did not work

loved that, nice little bar and pool table to keep you busy downstairs

the bar was great. quite lively. the beds are comfy. the rooms are spacious & clean.

the bar area and food were nice.

the bar was warm, so we stayed there

would have been a 10 out of 10 review if it wasn't for how i was greeted by the bar staff on arrival

downside was the amount of flies in the bar when we had our dinner and breakfast

with plenty of interesting choices, very friendly staff and really good evening meals, lovely bar with a real fire

super cozy bar and food area, as well as nice outside area

the bar staff were really great

the lovely lady behind the bar was chatty and warm, just what is needed after a long day

the bar should be open earlier.

for dinner was understandably closed as there weren't a lot of people but the pizza we had at the bar was obviously frozen beforehand and definitely not worth the 14 pounds

the bar is lovely, friendly staff & our friends played cards while we enjoyed delicious food from the

bar is very small, and for the rest of the house not very upmarket, but there was cold beer and

bar area

reception staff and and bar staff great. rooms comfortable and food and drink good standard.

dinner was great in the bar restaurant too

ybe designed to

even with me turning up later than planned and also suggested i could order dinner in the bar and they bring it across to me

pets allowed to accompany owners to the bar and restaurant

bar and food service very personable, friendly

the type of food or presentation you would see in a little village pub, however they did have a bar menu as well, the service was amazing and attentive covid restrictions place and very observed

on arrival, you walk from the pub car park at back across a little bar patio area to an old wood glass door with a temporary style sign that says rooms 1-3 on it

really, bar was a bit expensive

no draft at the bar only bottles

comfortable good size room location parking restaurant bar good value

great location comfortable bed good size rooms good restaurant good bar area with tv

all good so far, the bar was empty most of the time

welcome by reception, everything was spotless, lovely room, nice bar and breakfast

it was great to have a pool table in the bar area too

everything was as expected the bar staff were realy efficient and friendly

bedroom was clean, spacious and comfortable and the ambience in the bar was excellent especially for a solo traveller

hotel and friendly helpful staff on check in and also the bar and breakfast

the staff the bar the room the food were all excellent. couldn't fault anything.

the bar has a lovely relaxed atmosphere

staff were friendly as usual and agreat food at the bar the previous

the bar served some very nice real ales and the food we had in the evening was of a very good standard

lovely scenery and bar staff

told the bar was 24 hour as we were all staying for a 60th bar man late at night was very rude and stayed

drinks at the bar were quite expensive but really all was great.

large , spacious, clean, good views, chilled, bar was open for tea and beer

the only thing i would complain about was the bar prices.

food in the evening was more of a bar so went out

we had to search for a member of staff after 15 minutes of waiting and found one in the bar on their phone

bar had a good beer available - from the marlow brewery - so there was no need to forage further

a good location and quiet with a bar and restaurant what more could you want

bar and restaurant facilities were rather good

nice bar area and the room i stayed in was very comfortable

good bar and restaurant downstairs

great ambience to bar with smells of a real

safe area, very quiet, modern & clean bathing facilities, please bar & gardens.

the breakfast bar was superb and the room (3) was lovely

as it was to be a relaxing weekend we remained in the bar until late and it was a short climb to our comfortable room

we were celebrating our 58 years barbados independence and it felt like we were still on the boat

was waiting at the bar for 5-10 minutes for someone to show up which was disappointing

room, great bar area, and restaurant food was good

the restaurant, the coffee machine wasn't working at the time for a cappuccino, the person at the bar still brought me a coffee, whilst i paid for this, she didn't forget and when i was waiting for

was very good variety and well cooked dinner was good as well and good staff serving and also the bar staff were

on arrival was given the room key and no explanation of times of breakfast or wifi access nor any pleasantries

bar and seating areas great, games, books and tv on offer

could not fault the bar staff, especially the lady who was working friday aftetnoon/evening and i am assuming the

fantastic staff, lovely accommodation and a great fun starting bar after a day at the races.

bar food very nice

more bar staff trained in cocktail making

loved that the bar and snacks are served 24/7 and check out is upto 12pm

comfortable and practical, bar area has had recent refurb

only time i went to the bar to get a drink after a very hectic day i had the misfortune of coming across a very unfriendly

very friendly- nice bar in reception area plus television- breakfast excellent and also you can have it up to noon so

great pizzas available 24 hours, brilliant when returning from a late night out and bar