the staff were lovely, the locals in the bar were friendly

one lady bar person we saw was very welcoming and friendly and went out off her way to help us and made ur

no food served in the bar but was told i could get take away

poole table and bar downstairs

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

hotel was recently renovated, we loved the way the restaurant and bar looked

the food both evening and mmorning was excellent and the staff in the bar were brilliant

great friendly staff. very clean. good food. great bar an beers

staff are super, friendly and helpful. the food is good and the bar welcoming.

bar area very inviting and with an extensive menu of really good food

efs, you food was amazing)

the food in the bar was very reasonably priced and very good quality

the bar area is very nice

the service in the bar and restaurant both for our evening meal and breakfast was really good and friendly

excellent food from the bar and in the restaurant.

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

bar was reasonable

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

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

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

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

no bar / restaurant as such

he opened bar and allowed us to get food delivered in as late checking in

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

bar onsite, scenic grounds of the countryside

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

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

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

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

couldn't have been better.. all the staff were amazing the bar staff were epic

cheaper bar drinks

we arrived to a busy, warm, inviting bar and after a very short wait were shown

absolutely spotless rooms, clean bar area and restaurant..

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

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

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

liked the fact there was a bar by reception

maybe a bar but apart from that it was lovely.

not enough chairs at the bar or enough drink options

nice rooms with a bar in reception.

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 !

pizza served in the bar very good as was the breakfast

bar prices compared really well with tourist prices in town centre

great bar & awesome local people

oh and a 24 hour bar too

lovely bar area

modern, new .. everything works , nice bar area, lovely service from staff

coffee machine broken in restaurant & bar at same time

modern and very clean open lobby which led to the bar then breakfast area.

they were so friendly & helpful going out of their way to accommodate my visit, i used the bar also for a couple of drinks, prices were amazing

excellent bar food

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

tidy and clean staff all helpful and very polite breakfast was excellent and food at night in the bar was also very good will be using the railway crossings

room was very clean and the bar meals were really good

nothing except that the bar menu is a little limited but not a problem

with my adult son, who has a learning disability - he is prone to anxiety, but the staff in the bar and restaurant couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating

clean, warm, lovely library bar and a great

evening meal unless you book you only get a bar snack.

the bar was very relaxing and the restaurant was soothing

great food - amazing evening meal in bar next to open fire

character property with a roaring fire on entry, comfy sofas in the bar and lounge

comfortable bar with a large gin menu, perfect a very british experience, with a lovely yesteryear

was amazing - i travelled with my dog and they set me up my own table in the bar so i could eat with my pet

great and drinks from bar good staff were polite and attentive

everything staff bedroom facilities regulars in the bar downstairs looking to relocate near by .

fiddly but it all worked well we did not find it disturbing, but there was some noise from the bar downstairs

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

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

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

new and clean. 2 years old. not too big. nice compact bar and restaurant. good breakfast.

staff on reception where more then helpful. blonde lad with tongue bar mainly

the room the bar the restaurant were all very good

clean, friendly staff and good location. nice and spacious rooms, good bar and nice facilities.

lovely hotel, very friendly staff. breakfast super. evening bar meal ok.

room was small and the bathroom very chilly; tiny tvs in rooms; bar closed before 11

the bar was super, and the locals were friendly

great relaxing bar with 2 well kept real ales

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

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

bar prices were very reasonable

the staff was really helpful.good fun and happy lot.the people in the bar was friendly was good

were very nice and friendly, bar prices were good

the staff were friendly, even though it is above a bar you couldn't hear anything. newly painted

drinks at the bar were cheap

amazing room, breakfast fab. restaurant and bar great too!

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

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

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

bar and restaurant staff extremely

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

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

friendly bar maid for check in and breakfast services

atmosphere in the bar & restaurant is typical english pub - fantastic

bar and dinner was terrific, cozy and the people were extremely nice

ship inn's location/accommodation/gardens and breakfast was excellent, couldn't ask for nicer,such welcoming hosts my wife and i felt like we

and peaceful set in a countryside setting a 10 minute drive into hartlepool also the excellent breakfast we chose the full english which does set you up nicely for the day if you want value for

have breakfast

brilliant breakfast preorder the night before and it comes fresh at the time you have asked for.

clean comfy rooms. very quiet. excellent breakfast. very friendly staff and great food

centrally located, great staff, cheap bar downstairs

reception and bar staff were good

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 was paltry, the better the location, the smaller the

breakfast was excellent and the staff were all friendly and helpful

breakfast is fab

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

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

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

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

my light bite at the bar was excellent and the service very good

the rotunda bar and grill are great with a nod to high end sense without being stuffy

the decor of rooms and bar is great

lovely bar fantastic staff and great location room basic but nice

however i am pleased the queue to the bar wasn’t big for checking in

very clean friendly staff good food and bar prices reasonable

plenty of parking, great bar area, lots of tv screens and a pool table

lovely bar area

we were also given complimentary drinks any choice in the bar before we went dancing the night

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

the location to town! also the food at the bar was great too!!

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

fridays is a early delivery date for the bar below so we were woken up earlier than planned.

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

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

lovely bar downstairs with great cocktails, and the manager is a lovely chap

feel of the building which is one of its great attractions there is a little noise from the bar and traffic in the street (the building is directly on the footpath) but not excessive by any

man behind bar so helpful on arrival showing me where to park

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

the bar was unreal so well stocked

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

friendly staff. the bar staff and manager were helpful and friendly

food in bar was lovely too

the bar downstairs is also an option for food and a good place to grab a drink pre / post match

the bar food is excellent

staff were amazingly supportive and had a good chat with the bar maid and owner

lovely bar and rooms. spa is lush. staff lovely

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

very clean lovely staff excellent bar service

love everything about this hotel, we've stayed here 5 times, the new reception part and bar are great, katie on reception was really nice and helpful, we arrived early and our room was

great bar on site. stunning views. quirky decor.

welcoming reception, comfortable rooms and lovely bar area and restaurant

we are in the bar in our first night, food was beautiful, as was the breakfast we both had each morning

hotel the bar perfect the rooms clean comfortable perfect location the beach just over the road the best

liked that there was a good bar on site that served meals

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,

the bar and garden room downstairs were beautifully presented

very friendly staff, and nice bar area to get a

nice room, excellent restaurant and bar just downstairs

the dishes in the bar were really delicious

gentlemens honesty bar was a luxurious touch

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

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

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

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

i d like to mention the guy behind the bar thursday evening -his name was ewan

evan

we couldn't eat in the bar area with our two well behaved dogs with us, so had to have room service

we used the bar and restaurant, great service very attentive staff

size of room, bar area

unfortunately there were no licensed bar facility.

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

no bar no restaurant

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

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

nice breakfast included, pleasant staff at night in the bar and in the daytime

we ate down at the champs sports bar , excellent a 10 min walk, decent prices, lovely food

food in thai restaurant exceptional and nice bar downstairs for drinks

the lady on reception/ bar was fantastic and our evening meal was lovley

the bar / restaurant area has a continental feel

the breakfast bar was ok and the cooked options really good

breakfast bar was ok but the milk was not cold enough for my liking.

two girls behind the bar are very polite and helpful

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

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

a bonus also, i loved using the pool, jacuzzi sauna ect, the food was delicious, drinks in the bar were reasonably priced and it was excellent being able able to take my dogs

didn't fancy eating the menu on offer in the bar area

bar and food areas were spot on and staff pleasant

welcome and dog friendly room was lovely staff in the swimming pool area amazing and so helpful bar area clean and again friendly staff location and parking

no bar service. wanted a bottle of water to be told bar shut

have been great to know what was going on in the bar downstairs as there was a quiz on and it was a bit late to join after returning to the hotel

the view and been able to take my dog with me in the bar and for breakfast

the sea view and bar downstairs

in the evening the bar was lively and well stocked with plenty of seats inside and out

leather seats in bar area ripped and worn

moved to bar and had lots of room, plenty of light, and attentive staff getting me drinks and food as and

bar food lovely, great room and breakfast

we ate in the bar at night - it had a lovely atmosphere and food was good, as was breakfast which we pre ordered

good bar and lounge facilities

lovely bar area and food was delicious

grill bar full and only restaurant open was closed for private party.small swimming pool

really good food in the bar and not too expensive

service in bar slightly slow

we enjoyed the bar next door- would recommend

we were early so had a drink in the bar and were served by some very attentive and courteous staff

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

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

comfortable bar and restaurant area and a great selection of drink

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

great bar , room snd breakfast

bar and restaurant facilities if required

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

bar had a lovely atmosphere and plenty of areas to sit

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

and dinner was excellent along with the bar and evening entertainment

very comfortable room, lovely bar and restaurant.

15pm and check in was through the bar area

after dinner and a more relaxing space would have been nice - we were offered the downstairs bar but didn t want to be on our own and loose the

was a lovely, clean hotel with a bar and restaurant

the bar and restaurant had a brilliant atmosphere and the food was amazing and very well priced

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

even though there was a busy restaurant and bar underneath the bedrooms, never heard a thing from downstairs

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

bonus of a nice bar and excellent bonus of an indian restaurant attached to the hotel/pub

the drinks at the bar were a bit expensive

friendliest bar manager and staff we have come across in a long time

was superb, nice to have a bar downstairs and food was great

good was beautiful and presented lovely the staff are so nice and helpful the bar staff where chatty and cared about our

bar staff and restaurant staff where great and friendly

the restaurant and bar area are really comfortable and welcoming

excellent dog friendly bar & restaurant

fresh milk available from the bar and a teapot in the room small but important things

the bar and restaurant were spacious, comfortable and cosy

requested an early check in because we were attending a family funeral and we needed to change clothing after

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

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

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

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

good bar and lots of entertainments available

was great, the room was clean and comfortable and the bar downstairs had live music on

we ate in the bar in the evening and the food was very good and excellent value for money

everyone very helpful landlady very friendly good breakfast hood bar food.

we stayed one night so friendly paul the bar man was brilliant and john doing the entertainment and heather the owner all the staff were so

the bar could do with opening an extra hour. because it s remote 10 is a little early for us

maybe a hot drink and snack vending machine in the residential area would be great until the bar opens at 10am no real complaint though we loved it

the unusual setting, the weird and wonderful underground bar and restaurant the magnificent view

lift access from the car park to rooms and to the bar reception and function rooms

were fantastic , beautifully done and breath taking views of marsden rock and the north sea , bar and restaurant were beautiful, great food and excellent service

not very good either in the room or bar area, no duvet cover on the duvet, no plugs in either the bath or

no air con . bar didnt sell snacks

of maintenance activities , restraint and pub brill , no one on staff for hotel had to go into bar to to get keys, hotel reception unattended ,guests neglected in favour of restaurant like the

risps / nuts )

no bar area for drinkers

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

room slightly tired bar staff at evening wedding reception not friendly or polite

lovely bar and lounge area to relax in

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

the bar is well laid out with different seating areas, wine is well chosen and well priced

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

couldn't fault our stay at all, also must stay if your having a drink in the bar during your stay the bar has a great vibe and gets busy

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

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

continental breakfast being on a tray outside bedroom door, great location for the hotel and the bar menu and food was very cheap and fab value

wish the bar was open until a little later.

bath so you don't need to book a room with a hot tub, great food, rooms do come with a mini bar which is a bit pricey but we didn't use, dose come with 2 free bottles of water and tea and

including the mini bar option

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

very cozy bed and well furnished, clean and well stocked mini bar and the restaurant was amazing great night away for our anniversary

bar opened late and easy to drive to

was small but adequate very warm and cozy ,the downstairs bar was welcoming, warm and friendly great staff

microwave or bar fridge in room

food at restaurant was first class and bar had live music and friendly locals

the bar was great with lovely bar staff

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

food and ambience in bar restaurant very good

great location, bar and staff.

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

staff good location great atmosphere in bar and restaurant food amazing unreal breakfast - best i’ve ever

the stable restaurant and bar were very nice as was the food

clean rooms great restaurant and bar facilities in the stables restaurant very good prices in the restaurant excellent breakfast and

food at the adjacent stables bar was great

the stables where they had the dining room and bar was simply stunning

loved the stables bar and restaurant.

the bar was closed on a saturday night

the hotel bar had good local bitter

had hoped to dine and sit at the bar without going out

would had been good to have a bar - but not a real

yet enough room for the other one, at breakfast hot food but cold plate, poor parking, bar & restaurant not

friendly staff...reasonable bar prices...comfy bed big room.

the staff were very friendly, no problem getting a drink in the bar

i would recommend people to go in for a drink in the lovely bar and look around the ballroom if you want to hold an event or even for your wedding

needs more life in the bar etc there’s so much potential for the hotel

nothing - wish we’d been able to stay longer to enjoy the bar area and restaurant

staff were fab, especially the young lad who was on the bar on saturday night, very friendly and chatty

we could have had,a cooked breakfast but didnt know that there was another menu as it was on the bar counter and no mention of anything else on offer could possibly have been were it was seen

good to have bar and restaurant within the hotel and room was comfortable with everything there that was

the menu was burgers / hotdogs , could do with a bit more of a bar lunch menu

little hotel fantastic food great reception and bar staff was disappointed at 9

great bar with great prices, we even received a free drink on checking in

greeting by the young lady at the bar - who provided me with a welcome pint…made me feel very welcome…room was immaculate and hot

heels downstairs there is a bar where loud music and a drunk client prevent any rest

the bar was lively with loud music but i couldn't hear anything when in my room, it's as if it was

the drinks are the bar and cheap as was the cost of the room

had a wait at bar for drinks but there was a wedding on so only a little niggle!

all staff we encountered whether it was bar staff, cleaners, check in staff were extremely friendly and made us feel so welcome

the staff were super helpful and our bar meal was fabulous

the restaurant and bar are nice and the staff were really friendly and helpful

there is only this cottage and the nearby black horse beamish restaurant and bar that belongs to the same property

at the inn, the hot tub was amazing, also nice touch with the complimentary stocked mini bar and welcoming treat board on arrival, we have booked up again to visit shortly 5* from

log fire and leather sofas to sink into in the bar area

nice rooms, restaurant and relaxing bar area

loved the fire truck bar was very cosy can t wait to book again we where in the captain cooks room this time so will

the wedding i attended was in the hot spot bar - loved the outside venue with heaters, blankets and hot water bottles

breakfast was nice although not included in the little bar next door

e pubs, restaurants, so we used the hotel bar and

restaurant and bar were not open until the specified time in the evening, went over for a drink at 8pm and they

adjoining bar was perfect and food was lovely, ate dinner and breakfast with 2 children and was great value

everything, clean amazing staff are friendly and a fabulous bar attached.

we were in was very comfortable and impeccably prepared too, with easy access to the reception, bar and restaurants

the bar is comfortable and nicely decorated too with a good choice of drinks

from reception to bar staff were very friendly and welcoming

spacious good idea patio doors open for golf access neat bar area very friendly staff from the moment we arrived to depart thank

staff very friendly, room good and lovely bar and restaurant area

we ate in the bar in the evening, the food was great

the bar had no atmosphere and the music was awful so i only had one drink and left

the newly refurbished bar was not open which was disappointing

staff were all lovely, i had a drink in the bar which is quite bright- lighting could maybe be looked at, but the staff everywhere were

there is a bar and the prices are not high

friendly staff, laid back atmosphere, fantastic food. great prices for stay and bar prices.

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

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

friendly place lovely clean room a d great full english breakfast and nice sports bar 5* from

location is ideal in summer weather as its just a lovely short walk across the bridge to the main bars on the quayside but the hotel area itself is nice and quiet, the beds are so so comfy and the

was no way you can fault this hotel it has a gym and a bar which is perfectly done oit and the rooms are cleaned to perfection it is the best and most

, nice bar and good and really friendly bar staff

staff were lovely, the bar and food area was huge, with great tvs to watch football waiting for my taxi

good value for money, close to city center, nice restaurant and bar around.

paying those prices for it super friendly staff aswell verry clean rooms great signal on wiffi bar and drinks are cheap would definitely recommend paying the extra for a river view

fact that the bar shut at 11pm

reception and bar staff were all lovely and housekeeping were happy to oblige when i asked for coffee & milk too

very friendly bar staff and nice relaxing bar

the bar is festive and the barman, jack, was friendly and super interesting to talk with

bar wonderful, we didnt have breakfast

the courtyard for pre dinner drinks and bar are was very comfy

the bar was a lovely place to sit and it had outside space which would have been great if we d had

bar was nice and quiet, amazing restaurant with excellent food and staff