staff from reception to bar all lovely ,friendly the best staff we have so far met

very modern and clean. huge room and comfy king bed. the fussball table in the bar was fun too.

the breakfast bar area is a nice setup with plenty of options for breakfast

breakfast was very good staff always helpful and polite expecially bar staff

excellent friendly staff, clean, good service, good food and bar service, great location

spa was fantastic, as was the bar etc

mandy on reception, janis looking after the rooms, abi on the bar and the rest of the team were all spot on, thanks folks

the bar maid was so lovely when we went in and made the evening fun and

the bar staff were wonderful, helpful, and friendly

a complaint , but last time we were there it was under refurbishment , the new decor in dinning bar area is now lost a bit of the old building feel , but the oscar dinning are is much more in

reception team were very helpful and amy at the bar was friendly and made our stay comfortable and welcoming

we used the pool and enjoyed the bar on the evening

the very pleasant staff and very good choice at breakfast and bar food

huge bed and fantastic room. excellent bar menu for our requirements

cancer and it didn t disappoint, from afternoon tea to facial treatments cocktails at the bar you literally have it all under one roof here and not to mention the excellent price included a

i would like to give a big mention and thank you to ashley who looked after us in the bar and restaurant she is a lovely lady and nothing was too much trouble for her

the building is beautiful inside and out and the bar restaurant was very nice

nice bar/restaurant and food was very nice

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

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

location, staff, room, bar and value for money

the bar staff were very helpful in organising us a taxi

time in the bar the singer was excellent halfway through we got free shots, nice gesture

clean tidy new bar manager

friendly staff, great bar ud83cudf78

bedroom cold even with radiator on full. noise from next bedroom till 3.30am. no bar snacks.

food at the bar got one plate after about 45mins only to be told that my partners order was a mix up and the

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

good location and nice lounge bar area

and all nearby restaurants bars and shops

bed was great. bar looks cool. nice vibe

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

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

bar area very stylish and the food in the restaurant was very good

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

bar downstairs serves well priced drinks

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

fantastic bar downstairs, no noise from it

great accommodation, jill and elisha bar staff were brilliant nd made me feel very welcome

staff, good bar downstairs, value for money, ill be staying again next time im in

in was smooth went to our room which was lovely bed was comfortable, we had a few drinks at the bar an over all couldn't complain about anything

being in reasonable walking distance of both the train station and a selection of restaurants and bars catering for wide ranges of tastes and budgets

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

the breakfast is lovely and we find the bar is a really nice place to sit in an evening after a busy day

bar snacks

lovely bar and lounge area to relax in

serve meals in bar after 530pm

travelled with my 3yo and is was ideal, deluxe room had plenty of space and the kids menu in the bar was spot on

hotel for a get away, comfortable clean rooms, lovely to walk around the lake, lazy in the bar with

getting a drink at the bar was slow with only one member of staff on duty

it was the dog treats on the bar she actually wanted

great location in the middle of sedgefield, nice bar area and very comfortable rooms.

in room 1 with the bar underneath however ear plugs supplied and music finished by 11 pm and very quiet after that

1 above bar a little noisy , but earplugs were provided and the noise didn’t go on late anyway

food and ambience in bar restaurant very good

very enjoyable stay. good bar food, with friendly staff, comfortable bar/ lounge area.

staff from reception, bar and breakfast , early check in which was a bonus, great bar with breakfast exceptional, looking

linked bar was good for refreshments at a very reasonable price

of the amazing little town of sedgefield and had the pub downstairs has sport on tv and friendly bar staff

unfortunately the bar was closed to guests due to a private function which was fine.

good food and fairly priced for bar meals

bar prices

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

the room was great and bar area was really nice to sit and chill

outside area of bar gorgeous too

wish the bar was open until a little later.

loved the option of the mini bar items, and that there were bath robes and slippers for using the hot tub outside

very impressive rooms, service, location, bar area and restaurant. all 10/10.

including the mini bar option

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

was all very clean in rooms and in bar area

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

the bar is so comfortable and the service was great

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

the restaurant in with the bar was good, with a traditional character

great bar with friendly locals

room and bar was warm and friendly

and there is a happy atmosphere around the bar also

nice quiet bar to sit it

seats in bar very dirty. room very cold to the point we could see our breath in morning

noise from bar

fancy but it's good value and although we were there on a saturday night the noise from the bar didn't disturb us

and furniture need updating in bar and restraunt full of stains and off putting , not sure what your sitting on

the local customers in the bar and garden also made us welcome which made our stay even more welcoming

on a number of occasions, staff always friendly & helpful, rooms recently modernised, excellent bar meals & breakfast

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

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

little find, stunning rooms, bar and restaurant

the young boy behind the bar was miserable and made serving our drinks look like a chore he didn't want to do

bar prices was good lower than expected

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

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

a very well stocked bar with friendly staff

room was spotless, bar and restaurant staff so attentive and polite. food exceptional.

and stayed in many hotels and this hands down was the best , my wife and i had drinks in ybe bar at night, no sooner had i put my glass down the barmaid was pooring me a new one , the rooms

bar area has lovely atmosphere, food is excellent and good value, and every member of staff we came

comfortable bar and restaurant area and a great selection of drink

lovely room food in bar was fantastic .and all staff very friendly

guy behind the bar was just stood chatting

i stood at the bar 45 minutes waiting to be served

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

lovely setting and beautiful inside. particularly the bar and restaurant area

the bar and communal areas where very comfortable and well kept

honesty bar in the reception and ice machine running 24/7, perfect

our room had an issue with the spa bath and without hesitation, we were sent to the bar to have a couple of free drinks and given a free upgrade to the hot tub suite, and thanks to

didn't use the bar and restaurant as i had work to do but it looked lovely

and our room wasn't quite ready but we were made very welcome, the lovely lady showed us into the bar and gave us a complimentary drink while we waited

staff kept the bar open longer for us

ridiculous drinks prices which seemed to varey depending on which bar you were in and the lack of brands from bar to bar, but were still charged top price for the

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

get a mini bar in the room

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

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

the bar served great beers and the local company was super friendly and accommodating

great bar with pool table and tv. lovely restaurant. great size and very clean rooms.

the restaurant was closed but that was ok as we were allowed to have a takeaway in the bar

had a lovely restaurant and bar . would recommend a visit, definitely will stay there again.

beds spacious rooms awesome bathroom excellent toiletries adequate tea bar attached indian

but they opened the bar early which was appreciated

the bar staff and waitresses are great

very enjoyable food in the bar downstairs both in the evening ( yes currently they do evening meals on mondays unlike some

we were warmly welcomed by the bar staff

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

bar is a little lifeless but it is what it is and prices are good

clean and good value. great staff. disappointed on eating and bar facilities. would do again.

it was more like a little breakfast bar cafe

while we didn't have food in the place, there was a little bar area and breakfast available

no bar no restaurant

although a pub i heard no noise from the bar even on a busy friday night

bar had a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere

a lovely bar downstairs with a great restaurant

i was told i could come into the bar and watch the tv they had there

it was close to where i was working, the food in the bar was very good.

om service)

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

restaurant and bar were good assets

staff were very welcoming on check in and on the bar when we got a drink, we even spoke to housekeeping who couldn't do enough

good quality bar food

a great pub atmosphere lovely locals would stay again little lad behind the bar was a very

food was delicious and bar had a great vibe

had to go to the bar to ask for toilet paper which was not provided in the room

i ate in the bar this time and had the burger, which was excellent

3 of us, had some 14 families members join us for last minute food and drinks, bar staff were brilliant

bar had a lovely atmosphere and plenty of areas to sit

rooms are nice and the hotel bar etc very good

always are comfy night and lovely bar staff and reception staff.

outside the door was a big bonus and dog friendly and 5 minutes from the city with a wonderful bar and restaurant highly

bar and restaurant facilities if required

bar staff and waiters were really friendly and helpful and made you feel relaxed the meal on the

which was a shame, the rooms were lovely, warm and welcoming, from entering the hotel to our room bar and restaurant , food excellent

staff were very friendly from booking in and bar staff

amazing 10/10 also , the bar caters for eveyones tipple ud83dude00 kelly and

breakfast times & how a tab would need to be opened to order room service, so had to go to hotel bar to

was cheap and cheerful with great staff and friendl clientelle,,also great bar facilities downstairs

the rooms, toilets and facilities were all very clean and well maintained, furthurmore all of the bar staff were extremely friendly and very helpful, for the price i paid it certainly exceeded

friendly staff fun bar great cocktails central location good karaoke

and very helpful, the hotel is very clean with daily housekeeping, excellent location, thriving bar ud83cudf7b at good value prices, lots of restaurants and take aways on the doorstep

a fight outside first time in all the times we have stopped there this has happened however the bar staff dealt and tried to defuse the situation as best as they could but someone clearly could

bar lounge area with big sofas and chairs over looking the river the road straight outside is an

the lighting in the bar area is very bright, could do with lowering to make a nicer atmosphere

the bar wasn t open 24/7 but understand cos of covid 19

enough staff on the bar and reception to serve at times so there could be a long wait for

drinks at the bar are a bit pricey, 2

breakfast was a little disorganised no menus and wet floor still cleaning bar area was bit messy

we had a nice drink in the bar when we got back

staff, the room, the food including a great breakfast and the friendliness in the bar on an evening

bar was

appearance of the pub inside and out is very clean & warming the owners & the bar staff are very pleasent & helpfull the atmosphere of the regulars are relaxing & friendly, the

nice meals

i loved that the bar was open and available for us to sit in, even with a small toddler

the meals were excellent, great breakfast, staff friendly, cute little bar to enjoy and relax in after a day of sightseeing

the bar was super, and the locals were friendly

mb shank and liver with bacon), first night for the bar staff who was really polite

bar area was vibrant yet cosy at the same time

all the bar staff were so kind and great at their jobs and so friendly and made us feel so welcome

cheaper bar drinks

absolutely spotless rooms, clean bar area and restaurant..

lovely bar area comfortable and clean staff great nice room bathroom modern shower lovely view around

staff were very friendly and polite busy bar but no noise in room excellent decor and facilities good food and drink with friendly locals

the bar downstairs had a lovely friendly atmosphere we had an evening meal which was pipping hot

were fab, everything was so clean and food was beautiful,, bonus was the entertainment in the bar also

bar downstairs served a great range of beers and the breakfast was spot on

excellent bar food

could have had more seating in bar would have been nice, but overall a good stay, staff very friendly and service was good

was nice , clean, not far from the restaurant, car park staff on the bar were great breakfast was

the price the room was fantastic, food was fresh and the bar reasonably priced, breakfast was excellent would stay again and pay more as i feel the room was

location is perfect for our visits and to have the option of the restaurant and bar with wonderful food is so convenient

food in the bar was so tasty and super filling

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

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

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

good and well stocked lounge bar services

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

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

bar and dining room comfortable and staff made us feel very welcome

great bar

checked in early , warm welcome from everyone in the bar too

if you stay make sure you have a few drinks in the bar - lets keep pubs like this running

the bar was very good, with a great atmosphere and friendly

the bar was unreal so well stocked

a little bit of class is the honesty bar with homemade creations

gentlemens honesty bar was a luxurious touch

on a beautiful, quiet road, yet short walk to city centre, cathedral, riverside, bars, restaurants & railway station accommodation: immaculately presented property with elegant &

(for extra points: a bar with a selection of wines/whiskeys, and the morning papers

be great to make more of the reading room, like running a bar in the evenings, as its so lovely

trip into town visiting the many pubs, with the favourites being the revolution, champagne bar and the market tavern ( one extreme to the other) (+) beautifully decorated bar where i (+)every detail in the decor is amazing, from the outdoor entrance to the room, including reception, bar etc (+) only a very short walk to the centre and the hotel has a lovely little bar downstairs which allows you take to drinks back to your room (+) the bar is very nice and serve excellent cocktails (+)building ideally situated in the city, quiet street but short walk across the bridge to shops, bars and cafes we recieved a friendly welcome upon arrival from lady on reception and were given (+) the restaurant and bar area continued the fantastic decoration of the rest of the hotel (-)bar area was a bit brightly lit (+)girlfriend loved the bath and i loved the walk in shower also the bar downstairs was very

breakfast in the morning was continental, prefer full english but the continental was very nice

the breakfast is very nice here, definitely worth having

the breakfast, the full english, was spot on

rooms great facilities, the breakfast is amazing and the hot tub rooms are incredibly private

centrally located, great staff, cheap bar downstairs

reception and bar staff were good

it was around the corner from the beautiful bar but was still quiet - and incredibly convenient

a short walk to the attractions of the cathedral, castle, bars, pubs etc

breakfast was great, with excellent help-yourself bar and selection of cooked breakfasts, table service

fantastic staff in reception bar and dining room

food is excellent as are the staff and the bar staff in-particular

the staff couldn’t do enough when we arrived, had a drink in the bar and had a great breakfast

bar was great as was location

the bar has a great atmosphere we will definitely be

fab location five mins from centre. citypubhotel bar and staff fab also .

handy for where we needed to be, very clean, comfortable bed, friendly bar staff and fruit in the g and t

breakfast was excellent, hotel bar and restaurant were good and the staff were very helpful and friendly and swiftly dealt with a

location - close to centre. good food in bar and breakfast.

staff everything you want town centre quiet room super breakfast and staff attentive, nice bar and restraunt this was our second visit won't be our

lovely bar area

big comfortable bed, clean, breakfast - plentiful, tasty, attentive staff, clean restaurant, bar - well stocked, attentive staff, acceptable

the bar downstaire was super nice

two girls behind the bar are very polite and helpful

realised i was overcharged on my bar bill that was added to my room bill, didn't notice till i left

in keeping with the style of building, very warm in bar on a cold day/night

the breakfast bar was ok and the cooked options really good

from welcome fresh clean room people from the area who sat in the bar made me welcome

pizza served in the bar very good as was the breakfast

bar prices compared really well with tourist prices in town centre

was close to major roads, plenty of food outlets nearby, bar downstairs

needs updating but can’t complain for price , was clean and good bar !

the price of drinks at the bar were very expensive.

very clean lovely staff excellent bar service

from the main desk to the bar and restaurant the gentman and lady who set my ipad up for me also our upgraded room to the

decor location staff very friendly wayne and michelle at the bar lovely welcoming bed was so

lovely bar and rooms. spa is lush. staff lovely

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

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

nice bar to sit and relax in

walk from station (uphill), beautiful beer garden, lovely staff, good bar selection and prices, lovely clean decour, very affordable, nice bathroom and very comfy bed,

very friendly staff, and nice bar area to get a

the bar and garden room downstairs were beautifully presented

special mention goes out to the bar staff, who were very polite, friendly and, in phoebe's case, quite gregarious

the dishes in the bar were really delicious

staff were so helpful during such a difficult time with lockdown, no bar so quite happy to supply me ice and take my own bottle in also my own food

not enough chairs at the bar or enough drink options

maybe a bar but apart from that it was lovely.

nice rooms with a bar in reception.

the bar in the hotel's limited drinks feels a bit like a café but the health club is better

little point went into bar asked for a bottle of malbec but didn t have one but it was on drinks list

i ate in the bar which had a good selection on the menu and i feel fairly priced

drinks at the bar cost 40, a little pricey but this is not a budget hotel

the roomsare a good size and comfortable, and the bar and restaurant welcoming and comfortable

there is bar meal option for more casual dining - though the bar is relatively small and cosy / intimate so

room was very clean, the location fantastic, the staff especially in the bar were brilliant, the evening meal was perfection, only thing to let it down was breakfast, i

the bar was nice we had a few drinks before we went to our party it s such a lovely setting so well

bar was reasonable

staff went above and beyond and in particular, the bar and restaurant areas were lovely

reception asked us to go into the bar area,which was decorated beautifully

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

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

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

the bar could do with a better lager selection.

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

restaurant service great, bar staff terrible waited 13 mins for a bottle of prosecco rib room not been for 6 months,

also the bar staff and drinks were very nice and the breakfast was lovely

the main bar area was tired looking and could do with updating to be the standard of fusion

the bar area was a bit small so we had to sit in the carvery

there is 3 choices of food, the fusion which is mainly oriental, the steak house and the bar buffet type food

nothing to not like , maybe the drinks at the bar could be a bit cheaper

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

well presented accommodation with spacious bar and restaurant

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

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

dog friendly bar and rooms, with a lovely walk in the woods opposite

cluding reasonable bar prices) & 100% recommend will definitely use again

the bar staff exceptional

great bar food ,and a brilliant breakfast, very helpful & curtious staff .

not turn heating on or off in room toiletries would have been appreciated some noise from bar at night but not too obtrusive, it,s a pub folks, what would you expect

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

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

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

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

little to criticise here other than a lack of real ales in the bar

no bar / restaurant as such

fault of the owners was the room was on the ground floor and a couple of noisy guests kept the bar door open for a short

modern and clean , bar obviously a plus point , staff wonderful and engaging , nice friendly

00pm and we were going to have a drink in the hotel bar before retiring, unfortunately the bar was not open and the staff were not on site, so we had

spent an enjoyable evening in the bar with owners and other guests

good location friendly landlady would recommend.good value good shower bar downstairs

our 70s , brought back so many memories of what places used to be like atmosphere was brilliant , bar staff friendly locals friendly , saturday night was busy , for the price we paid we loved it ,

i had a drink in the bar and even got chatting with some of the locals

great bar downstairs and u met some amazing customers in there who let me watch the darts with them

from start to finish, locals were friendly and prices spot on bar staff make you feel welcome and i'd say value wise hard to beat

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

noisy at night time in bar downstairs

the staff were lovely & one of them was very very kind in helping me in carrying my bara( a shopping trolley on wheels) up to my room

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

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

the bar and staff were very friendly and helpful and my husband really enjoyed the beer

the bar got very busy!

had an excellent meal in their restaurant, very well priced. very nice bar area.

lovely bar and restaurant the food and cocktails were amazing

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

food in the bar was excellent.

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

comfy bar that serves good real ales and good sized meals

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

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

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

eat water pressure) great bar and very friendly staff!

lovely room and bathroom

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

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

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 welcome from lady behind the bar

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

on a brilliant parking spot great service that staff were excellent as well had a lovely bustling bar

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

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

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

of coffee in the room

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

the food in the bar was amazing as were breakfasts

after several hours in my room i was feeling peckish, decided to look at the menu at the bar but nothing took my fancy

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

not having a bar in my room

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

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

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

excellent comfortable room .superb bar with friendly staff

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

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

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

the language of one local person in bar was not necessary.

staff so friendly, excellent breakfast and beautiful thai meal at the restaurant ud83dude00 bar meal was also very good

all staff, from charlee in reception, who i'd been talking to on the phone, all the bar staff, waitresses,

the bar area is very nice

food at highfield was still exceptionally good though choices limited to bar meals with chips or a thai restaurant

town pub, pleasant clientele, great bar staff

poole table and bar downstairs

also the bar downstairs was friendly and the girls ordered a taxi for us to go to our venue

it's a busy village inn with a comfortable bar area and rear beer garden

thing would be if you wanted an early night bar doesn’t shut until 11pm but perfect for me as was drinking in pub with my dog