we ate in the hotel, bar meals, restaurant meals and had a delicious breakfast too

bar was good, a great evening

bar was reasonably priced

the service was superb, we arrived later than expected and the bar was closed but they could not have been more hospitable and were able to source some drinks for

the bar meal i had not enough on plate for the price

restaurant and bar very nice indeed

comfortable, efficient, good value, bar stayed open late for us.

there is a nice bar and restaurant on site though

excellent breakfast and convenient bar for later evenings

there is an abandoned golf course nearby which is ideal for quick walks

the sofas in the bar area are very dirty and need a good clean

lovely room, friendly staff, huge towels, nice bar area.

great hospitality from reception staff to house keeping and bar staff

was a new bar girl who was completely overwhelmed but from that the staff were good

we also ate on saturday evening in the bar area

the clayhangar bar in the hotel very good food

friendly staff and bar guys were nice to chat with.

food all freshly cooked, lovely staff, even the door guy who was also running the bar think his name was junior, he never stopped but was so polite and always

waitress sent me to reception, reception sent me to bar, bar sent me back to reception, waitress came over, i payed and eventually got a token

close to the city centre, worth a wander round and a visit to the bar

really modern and nice space in bar and room

facilities included a good gym, nice bar and kitchen

property was very beautiful,the staff are very polite, and the bar was nice, the rooms were lovely & the bed was very comfortable

serve cocktails until the bar shuts please.

great location for the theatre very trendy bar area

stay, the staff were amazing, the leisure center on site was great, the food was yummy, even the bar tender and security were fantastic

food in bar not great, had hollumi fries, very fatty and didnt chance onion dip look dredful.

special shout out to ashley who with his colleagues kept the bar running at night in an exemplary

was very good and bed was comfortable bar was great for relaxing

the chilli con carne on the bar menu is very spicy

think that the bar prices are a little too expensive

hotel was lovely and clean, restaurant and bar looked nice although after a long day with two young children we chose room service instead

a lovely warm welcome , nice bar area and lovely

beds are comfy, the pool is warm, the bar has football and nice food

the rooms are always clean and warm and the food and bar a friendly warm place to relax

however i did manage to park and the car was ok in the morning, the reception area is good with a bar close by, the hotel is very clean and tidy

conveniently located there is a bar and restaurant but there is also an excellent harvesters right next door ultimately great value

discount on drinks at the bar was very nice too

wanted a drink at the bar before our taxi picking us up we waiting 15mins and then it was too late to get one so we

it was great to have the ability to get food on site as well as having a bar in the lobby

once in, i then went back to the bar for a drink, (great selection of beers by the way)

the hosts were great, the food was excellent and the bar staff were friendly, as were the locals, who made me feel very welcome

ain), freshly cooked, dinner was also delicious and the entertainment and atmosphere in the bar couldn’t be better

village hotel with a very welcoming bar and excellent menu

car park and the bedroom was far enough away from the main bar to not be an issue

reception staff and bar staff were friendly and welcoming

the room was very comfortable, the separate bar and dining room was a nice touch

beautiful grounds, lovely dining and lounge rooms, great bar offer

comfortable restaurant with calming views across the well kept gardens and a cosy bar for a drink after driving home

there's a bar for drinks to enjoy on the patio in nice weather, and the location is quiet and lovely

the restaurant, lounge and bar area were very pleasant with a good open feeling yet still individual

lighting in the bar is excellent the room was warm comfortable and the breakfast was excellent staff were so

accommodating staff with a party of 8 cyclists comfortable room and good service in bar for meal and

same high standard, friendly helpful staff make you welcome,rooms are clean and very comfortable, bar is lovely and relaxing , restaurant has a good and very well prepared selection of dishes,

convenient location, good bar and restaurant areas, good food, attentive well turned out staff.

quiet, comfy bed, spa facilities were amazing, lovely bar and various outside seating areas, great food both at night and breakfast and lots of parking

staff very friendly, good ambience, food good, bar well stocked.

it had everything you needed and the swim up bar is a really nice touch

so

the bar area was warm and the drinks were reasonably priced

it's a shame the bar isn't open a little earlier snf there isn't any food but i understand if there isn't the

polite staff and nice bar area

great leisure club facilities, extremely friendly staff, bar was lovely, stayed much longer than i expected to be staying the following day due to a change

i liked the rooms i like the way the hotel is staff are lovely the bar looks nice it’s clean

great place clean and friendly staff we had lots of fun at the bar and in pool

only down side to our stay was the wait for food in the bar in the evening which was truly awful

didnt taste freshly cooked more warmed up coffee machine at breakfast broken so large queue at bar for

great little property and bar and restaurant comfortable beds, will stay again

is brilliant close to mcdonald s and a restaurant and bar on site perfect for our visit to alton

bar staff quick to serve

a wizard, which was a pleasant surprise as the young lady the first night did nada despite the bar being empty, and the tables uncleared

food in bar great

ulie too - both went out of their way to make our

bar staff were extremely accommodating and helpful

bar slightly expensive

the bar area is so cosy, would love to return on a winter's night and enjoy a drink by the fire

warm room with easy access to bar and restaurant

not much seating in the bar side.

staff couldn't do enough to help a welcoming bar area for visitor's and locals alike, restaurant food was excellent and we

helpful & friendly staff, comfortable bed, amazing food in the restaurant, lovely bar but as rooms are separated from the bar & restaurant it is still lovely & quiet at night & no

it felt odd that reception, bar and restaurant are in a separate building from the accommodation blocks

good bar area and sky sports on tv

food superb, bar area and costa excellent although more staff would help

the bar was still open so unwound with a drink, the young man in the bar was also very friendly

bar well stocked with sports large screen tv

done since the current owners took over and it was very clean and tidy everywhere, be it the bar, breakfast room/coffee lounge or restaurant

a fully licensed bar with

the indian restaurant and cocktail bar are both out of this world and provide an incredible mixed evening of entertainment

did i mention this place has a stage for live entertainment and a cool bar with a dj at weekends plus an authentic indian restaurant, what's not to like, book and be

the hotel is a beautiful building ,the main entrance bar and restaurant spotless lovely furniture

this was because the staff have to walk down to the other bar to collect your drink

ich was lovely)

the staff you encounter whether you re just wandering around or enjoying drinks in the sheridan bar for instance

us very well, in particular dawn at the front desk, matt the restaurant manager and natalie the bar manager

the brasserie is a bit soulless. no bar in the old part of the hotel in the evening.

went off season

rob at the bar was a good lad, garden was nice to relax

bar order was messed up, ok it was a new chap had only been there a week and the queue behind us

hotel bar and restaurant was also well furnished and

travelling from another hotel of a well known chain where we barely slept due to the discomfort, coming here was much needed

wish bar had stayed open after 10pm

cousin who was travelling with us loved the intimacy of the separate rooms in the dining and bar area which gave a lovely ambiance where you could sit and chat comfortably

very friendly bar staff and restaurant staff

the bar and restaurant were equally impressive, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a cracking

happy to accommodate children and even dogs in the bar area

excellent bar downstairs serving very nice food and a good choice of beers

clean and comfortable rooms, breakfast and bar food excellent

we can't comment on the bar or restaurant as we didn't use it because we were with family most of the time

great atmosphere in the bar in the evening we had a lovely meal which was great value for money

parking was very easy, very friendly reception, we had a meal in the bar which was fabulous

stayed at this hotel before and all 3 male staff 2 x reception and 1 bar were very good

the bar manager was genius - crafted my new fave drink - zero alcohol beer with a lime segment

the staff were great, comfortable room and the bar / restaurant was good

nice staff, very comfortable bed, nice bar area and great dog station - really great stop off from the

great bar in the evening

bit disappointed that the bar closed early

going to the bar myself during my meal

pecially the blonde bar waitress ) will be back

gorgeous setting - welcomed by very friendly staff

service at bar at night very pleasant

not enough staff at a busy time in the bar took us 40 mins to order a drink in peek time

few staff on duty which meant waiting at bar etc , one member of staff seemed to be doing everything

though i didn't go in), efficient service

hotel bar with friendly and helpful staff

showers was a bit small for me the breakfast could of been better and the beer at the bar was not very cleaver and it was a bit noisey at times with the

friendly staff, great facilities (tea, coffee, breakfast snacks), car park very nearby, bar and restaurant were excellent - great food and service - the bed in the room was the comfiest

was ideal for our purpose,food in the bar was excellent, the extras in the room (breakfast cereals, fresh milk and cold bottles of water

staff were friendly and welcoming, the bar and restaurant was lovely and we enjoyed our time here

there were also cereal bars and snacks available in the hallway sideboard

to where i had my meetings and the bar facilities downstairs which provides great food and

katie - reception was brilliant - from check-in to bar service to fixing television

staff were very helpful and having dinner and a bar available was great

beautifully decorated with modern, comfy lounge/ bar area

inside the hotel ,the public toilets inside the hotel were like home from home ,drinks at the bar were reasonably priced ,the seating area out the back was fantastic, the room was the perfect

the new bar area

the hotel was clean and uncluttered, tastefully decorated throughout from the reception to the bar and restaurant to our room it all was outstanding

ud83dude03 great location, bar and restaurant were outstanding, what more can you ask for

the lounge bar area was lovely and we ate in the restaurant and enjoyed our meal

lovely bedrooms and bar area

well done to the chef and bar / waiting staff

whole experience from walking through a bar that was buzzing to the staff and the room - immaculate

room in a great location no noise from the bar below great bar and staff overall it was perfect

rooms and bar were really tip top and stylish

bar and our room were both gorgeously decorated & very comfortable

loved there was a bluetooth sound bar in the room and in bathroom mirror

friendly, great atmosphere, good bar and great food

excellent food. great bar area.

the bar had a great selection of beers and spirits along with non alcoholic

check in at the bar which i found a bit glitchy as some members of staff just stared at me rather than giving any

liked the small communal residents lounge where you helped yourself to breakfast ( cereals fresh bread for toasting

the open fire in the bar was so inviting

the food was a little poor especially the bar menu the doors banging in the morning

drinks pricey bar shut at 11pm

nice bar and good selection of drinks

very comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant and bar areas

amazing breakfast. helpful staff. great room. cheap bar too

shut the bar too early on a friday night

it was the euros final too and we all watched it together in the bar and it was such a nice atmosphere

the bar is very well stocked, the room and bathroom are clean and modern

staff were lovely bar and restaurant was lovely

place to stay , we were at a wedding nearby and we checked in had a bar meal which was delicious we were then told we could take our drinks to our room and if we

) couldn't get a table in the dining room on thursday night and had to eat at a bar table and from a chair that were not at suitable heights

bar area lots of comfortable seating to relax in, location - good access to m-way and to stafford

found a little nook in the bar with a lovely comfy leather wingback chair, a glass or red and my book - perfect

lovely big bedroom. comfortable bar area. excellent food.

value for money, great location, really lovely bar and restaurant

bar staff were busy but still friendly and approachable, they quickly became familiar with what i

nice to have a bar and restaurant on site

reception staff friendly & welcoming.comfortable room, late check out.

kids running up and down the corridor mid evening but that’s idiots for you

at the bar we took really good french martinies

a minor comment would be for a five star property you would expect a mini bar or fridge and air con for the summer months otherwise spot on

a large well stocked bar and eating area

bedroom vey clean and comfortable. bar and seating area very welcoming

food is always good, the choice of drinks at the bar is excellent

good food in the bar and warm friendly staff

lovely hotel, beautiful bar and restsurant. we wiul definatley stay here again

wonderful hotel. lovely restaurant and bar attached with excellent beer sold.

quirky hotel bar and restaurant great staff good beers good food child friendly has most amazing minstrel

the bar was busy but we'll organised and the staff were very professional and helpful

the staff were absolutely lovely and we had some great chats at the bar and my daughter's dairy allergy was well catered for

property has a very homely and relax vibe with open fire and a lovely bar and brilliant food option all home made staff are friendly and make you feel very

the family working behind the bar and helping around the pub - also so kind

bar and food are not available until 7pm, this was not a big problem for us but i think families

we were welcomed with a smile and everyone was really friendly. lovely bar area.

clean, easy to access, bar area and restaurant had a lovely atmosphere

a beautiful wedding venue

room had everything you could need and the hotel and bar was lovely

great hotel great food great room and fabulous staff great bar friendly atmosphere

a completely separate part of the hotel), so i do not know if the bar or restaurant service may be a little slower then

that we would expect from an establishment of this standard

the food was outstanding in the restaurant and bar and service was very good even during busier periods

bitter pump working and that s all my husband drinks which wasn t great for us being in the bar no availability in the fine dining restaurant and we didn t realise you had to pre book

staff at 1am no trouble for us to have a drink to the bar and escorted outside to our room afterwards

terrace and bar area and dining facilities together with well-appointed bedroom and bathroom

at the bar with our bill

the restaurant serves exceptional food and the bar is also fantastic

the room was amazing with the bar open 24hrs

great restaurant and bar area

terrace bar excellent

easy check in with pleasant friendly helpful staff very well organised and informative, the bar and restaurant and room are spotlessly clean, the evening meal and breakfast exceeded our

superb bar and restaurant facilities

lovely set up, didn t have to go through the bar to access the rooms.

we went down to the bar to eat to find out the lovely lady had managed to get us a table in the restaurant

when i arrived very busy but no welcome at the bar not good for paying guests staff just walked away to service other customers possibly local the

a great welcome and excellent bar and restaurant.

all of the staff we encountered were efficient and polite from the manager, the bar man and waiting staff in the restaurant

everything was first class - the bar served excellent real ales

the waiters, waitresses, bar staff were also brilliant

small grumble was the bar closed at 10pm on the sunday and we didn't finish dinner until 9:45 pm, so no time for a drink

we needed a beer bottle opener and neither of us had brought one so they collected one from the bar for us to use

decor in the rooms restaurant and bar area are fantastic food was amazing both dinner and breakfast staff we very friendly from

the bar area was a very relaxing area

the hotel was dog friendly and able to come into the bar area

the bar and restaurant area were lovely

nice breakfast two poached eggs on toast with bacon the staff, the young lady behind the bar who welcomed us, and matt couldn't have been

pleasant staff on check in, bar & at breakfast

would like to say , the young man who served behind the bar and breakfast the following day was exceptional he was polite cheerful and nothiing was too

nice room, friendly staff - very accommodating! good facilities, bar and food etc very good.

we were asked to leave the bar at 11. we were sat just chatting

bar staff member not friendly or welcoming

we arrived, before we'd even got through the door fantastic selection of drinks available in the bar very relaxing night away attentive staff, nothing was

some noise from the bar until 1 am but what you expect when staying in a pub

the lady behind the bar called tracey was most helpful and friendly

good bar downstairs to a pint too

a huge issue but you could hear the noise from the bar and music whilst in our room

at all great asset to the company, cleanliness was excellent of rooms foh and the restaurant and bar areas food was very good and well presented, i am a retired gm of 4 star hotel from a classic

coffee shop and bar facilities were excellent and the breakfast selection was fantastic and parking was includes as

downstairs bar excellent, restaurant lovely

loved the room , bar restaurant lovely.

) our dog was welcome anywhere except the restaurant so we had our meals in the bar area where there are plenty of tables to choose from

food in the bar was ok

very friendly staff. clean room. great facilities. delicious breakfast. lovely bar area

they made it super easy to dine in the bar area with our 7 month old puppy

we had dinner at the tempus bar as a family and were pretty disappointed by the food

the bar area and restaurant was modern and newly decorated

great staff, bar and restaurant provided excellent quality food and drinks. comfortable stay

food in the bar is very nice and responsible priced

bar prices are good as well

emaculate, lovely rooms, great bar and restaurant

the room was a decent size and clean, the staff very welcoming and attentive, the bar downstairs serves excellent ale and the gardens have a lovely view of the canal

the bar was very nice and locals were friendly

the view from my room was lovely and it was very quiet away from the noise of the bar area

4h3 bar mqn...... horrible mqn

i am therfore turning this box into a positive until i have said enough to turn the bar gree

great having a restaurant on site , bar was cosy and welcoming

on site car park bed firm and comfortable excellent food and service in the bar which had a warm friendly

the bar has a well stocked and well kept cellar

food in the bar was great

staff were very friendly, parking was good and the bar was great serving a good selection of real ales

clean, recently refurbished pub with a lovely outdoor bar and seating area also the staff are very helpful

service, great atmosphere in the bar and comfortable accommodation matched by the food which was great

the recently added outside bar and and seating area is great especially when the sun is shining

bar - excellent food - very good but would welcome more vegetarian options

there are warm fires downstairs they serve a lovely sunday roast there is a full bar and breakfast is included which was delicious

all the staff were helpful & friendly and food in bar was very good

check in with detailed instructions provided ahead of time, helpful/friendly staff, really nice bar downstairs, great location

you don't need one there's far too much to do in the surrounding town, downstairs has an amazing bar and eatery again tapping into the vibe of the hotel, martin the bar owner is attentive and

also being able to buy a bottle in the bar downstairs and bring it to the room was brilliant

nice to have the bar downstairs and location is great

the entrance and bar area was lovely and cool

afraid your bar prices for a quiet social drink are ridiculasly high eg

the bar served a good range of drinks

comfortable bed, good staff, lots of useful amenities like bar etc

the entrance and bar area was lovely and clean

lovely helpful staff and a very well stocked bar

a lovely evening was spent in the bar hosted by ed and friendly locals, they made us feel very much at home

friendly staff lively bar room clean and tidy

checked in at the bar and the lady who served me was very friendly

pub, staff were superb, the lad behind the bar was brilliant, his shift was finishing and he took us to our destination in newport really nice

is a very popular and busy establishment, and thus would benefit by more bar staff at busy times

i was there during snowy, wintery weather and it was lovely to have a roaring fire in the main bar to come in to - very cosy

staff were so accommodating especially the chap behind the bar all night who then served us breakfast in the morning

location, friendly staff, restaurant and bar were great for us (3 blokes hiking), and breakfast was lovely

good bar and restaurant. quiet at night. excellent for walking in the dales

the bar was pleasant and the seating comfortable

the total experience, wonderful rooms, restaurant area and bar with a small but lovely menu

think the bar could have stayed open a bit later, to stop serving at 11 o'clock on a saturday seemed too bit

beautiful rooms, lovely bar area and fantastic friendly staff.

great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant, very welcoming feel

the lounge / bar area could be more comfortable

guy in bar didn t bring teaspoons for coffee, he spilt it in saucer had to ask him to clean it up

restaurant and bar were very well stocked and were very efficient

the bar supper last night was delicious and the self service breakfast this morning was excellent

rooms are great, bar is lovely

nice bar food and drink

food on offer in the bar was just what we needed

bar offered a selection of food and

on site food at bar could be better although very reasonable price.

access to adult only members bar was a plus

at check in very attentive and informative, bar very friendly and laid back with an amazing dj subtly playing in back ground

nice atmosphere in the bar area, not too loud.

it s a lovely, welcoming place, front bar is very pleasant, all the staff are lovely.

the lovely dining restaurant and bar area was spoiled by music that felt too loud, imposing and rather awful

rooms are stunning and they even have real ale at the bar so a very happy person

great location, inside bar and eating area was very pleasing.

lovely bar with fire

unfortunately the restaurant and bar closed at 9pm, even for residents, somewhat curtailing our evening

a traditional coaching inn with cosy bar (lovely taylor’s landlord and bass ales), chinese/indian restaurant, friendly staff

the food was lovely bar area friendly and welcoming

excellent food served in bar area. excellant breakfast.

location was great combined with the excellent staff from cleaning through to bar and waitressing were absolutely great, always a genuine smile & helpful

they were very friendly and professional, in all aspects of the place such as the bar and the cleaning staff

lovely staff, nice and clean, large bar and plenty of different seating areas and the the restaurant was perfect for yhe evening meal

from the room to the restaurant and bar

breakfast and bar room light and comfy

bar area and restaurant

relaxing lounge / bar area and a great breakfast in the beautiful restaurant

staff when booking in, in the bar area and night staff ud83dude0alovely clean hotel

entrance fire and bar restaurant was beautiful and the food was amazing- the lamb rump melted in my mouth

bar area was nice and had a good range of drinks

clean good location nice bar area

staff at reception were very welcoming and the staff on the bar were excellent really pleased with our stay and felt so relaxed we will definitely return thank

the bar was good

were only too happy to help and really knowledgeable about the area too, we had a drink at the bar and sat outside after the long drive to relax before bed, the place is a 3* establishment but

breakfast and staff at all levels from cleaning and maintenance through to catering, bar staff , reception and management perform 100 per cent to ensure all your needs are met

we had a few drinks at the bar even late at night

bar manager was very professional but

comfortable bar area and restaurant

we had a fabulous meal in the restaurant & a couple of drinks in the bar after

bar was good with a good selection of beers

here next year for this same trip x there is an excellent restaurant and beautifully decorated bar and outside area downstairs

travelling with youngsters who go to sleep around 10pm it was noisy from below in the bar /restaurant

there is a snack bar as well if you want something a little more casual breakfast is buffet style

nice quiet and comfortable drink in the bar

sunday evening, no restaurant or bar so had to travel out

sadly the new bar i thought there was no atmosphere, bar staff were lovely.

couple of bars

lovely bar area and friendly staff atmosphere really pleasant in the early evening and the meal i had was

i went for a drink at the bar, and when showing my dis-pleasure at only one cider on tap , which was not one i like

sockets tripping off twice during the evening - this was quickly sorted when i went down to the bar to let them know

the bar staff hadn't seen it so busy before, this place has a great reputation

a nice comfortable pub, with great bar staff

used to live near the merlin for about 20yrs, so i knew the bar & restaurant very well

the restaurant and bar area was lovely, so was the evening meal

the bar downstairs was also brill, and the staff were really helpful with the early check-in

the room was a little noisy - shutting doors and the quiz in the bar were disturbing.

lovely bar with a good food

seen, gardens and fountains tranquil, (a heron photographed from our bedroom window), champagne bar a true oasis, afternoon tea awesome (+)thought bar area was great. i enjoyed the music too (+) the champagne bar was lovely relaxed place to have a drink and the carrington grill was top notch for breakfast (+)jane marie as ever super helpful as were the bar staff (+)lovely rooms, nice bar too. staff accommodating to our needs (-)should think slightly about the hotel stayers who want to get a drink as can t get from either bar you have to go in the spa (+)thought the staff were really lovely especially on reception and the bar x (-)bar area was a little 'dull' it would have been good if there was another bar that was slightly (+)on reception was excellent customer service skills were second to none, and the bar man who was working his last day on saturday was great too

good breakfast and overall good value for money with lovely setting on golf course

don t bother with room service, no menu in room, requested one

for children to use the pool are excessive given the times and facilities they can access are limited

the spa was clean and relaxing

great room and bar so central

we thought that the bar drink prices were expensive

bar staff very friendly, check in gentleman very friendly too

the restaurant and bar area looked lovely for christmas

only that the bar stopped serving drinks at 10 o clock

rooms and bar area very clean

location good great atmosphere in bar didn’t try the breakfast as wanted to venture out

impression of the pub didn't do the place justice, as we found out later the bar was lively and friendly and there was a band on

the room is in an annex at the rear of the pub, so no problem with noise from the bar

location was good and rooms comfortable. also live music in the bar at night.