having mobility problems the stairs are difficult. parking can be an issue.

as per other reviews the rooms are noisy until the bar closes. gi to the bar:)

were told that the room was above the bar and we could expect noise until midnight, which we didn't mind, however on our first night

atmosphere excellent in the bar & foid in the restaurant amazing

great accommodation in a lovely location. excellent food. good bar and great staff.

a very welcoming bar with great beers

nice bar downstairs, comfortable chairs, warm and a good choice of ale/beers

we enjoyed, spending time in the bar with locals and other guests, dinner and breakfast twice, both excellent, and the room was very

lovely atmosphere in the bar with the open fire

friendly staff good choice of ales excellent bar meals!

the bar was closed, i couldn't even get some ice or a soft drink

friendly staff. choice of food for breakfast. comfortable room. plenty of parking.

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

friendly staff, clean rooms and lovely breakfast

the suggested wifi router was not available - not a major issue

comfortable room. good entertainment in the bar and staff very present and helpfull

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

staff lovely and the people in the bar were fun and friendly so i would spend time there

central location close to all shops and pubs. lovely bar to start for a drink.

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

private parking available close by and good locatiin in the town centre

young lady booking us in very nice and a lovely young lad serving at the bar on sunday night very warm and friendly lovely stay

welcome, early check in, very friendly staff, room was spotless and large, bathroom brand new and lovely,

amazing breakfast! clean and lovely room. would highly recommend.

room was beyond expectations as it was an apartment , so lounge /kitchen area was an added bonus

lovely quirky-ness to the room lots of space in our room breakfast was delicious locality- very short walk to the witham to see our

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

i stay here once a year for a golf trip, and will do so again

on sunday the bar had closed so we never got to sample the bar area, but it is a sleepy village feel

food in the bar was excellent.

room was directly above the kitchen air con units which started at 6 am in the morning and was extremely loud as well as being

staff went out of their way to make us dinner although we arrived just before the kitchen was about to close

not much, was all on point. just shame i missed breakfast ! ud83dude02

breakfast, amazing selection, everything fresh and cooked to perfection

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

parking right in front of hotel

loved the dickens bar and gardens too

2nd phone didn t work so had to go down to reception to order room service or if something wrong

we ate in the bar area and had the burgers which were very tasty and value for money

would be good to have the food open for longer in the evening or an option for room service

excellent menu at dinner and breakfast

when we arrived we weren't really sure where to go - as the bar was very quiet and the desk at the front gives the impression

the evening meal was lovely and breakfast was excellent

we ate in the bar area on our first afternoon, again, brilliant service and quality of food

hotel in a fantastic location, staff so friendly and welcoming, food either breakfast or evening meal was top quality and good value

plenty of parking space

excellent breakfast and dinner.very handy for the a66 with easy parking .

just needed an overnight stop. clean room, good bar and great breakfast! ,

a very limited, mostly no signal, for my mobile and i couldn t connect to the wifi at any time, bar staff said it was poor weather conditions in the area

nice bar to sit and relax in

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

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

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

the impression the use of the spa was included but that s an extra 15pp, for up to 2 hours, room service has a service charge of 5 per

parking was plentiful and well lit, people professional and pleasant to deal with great linen and

room was amazing for the value and food was great, can t comment on the pool as we didn t get to have a dip but looked

good food and facilities.lovely building.very good wifi.

safe parking

food in the bar was so tasty and super filling

breakfast was really good

the breakfast was very good with excellent choice

we had dinner in the evening and breakfast the next morning and the food was all excellent

the staff are really helpful and friendly,food is delicious, breakfast and evening meals

very friendly service relaxing bar good food liked rooms with own entrance

with setting the bar so high, the breakfast- whilst adequate- was not superlative

evening food in the bar was also very nice

the food, beer and the service in the bar was excellent

really lovely rooms and host. friendly bar too.

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

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

little gem, spacious room that accommodated family with 3 kids

a very well stocked bar with friendly staff

middle of the night while driving on the motorway after informing them i would be arriving very late to say my room wasent ready as they’d had a late check out and not cleaned it ( more like

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

if you'd had some kind of kids play area, it would have been the cherry on the cake but we can't have everything

nice quiet bar to sit it

with kids this was an issue

there is a bar menu now but that is more sandwiches and nibbles than meals

really nice lounge area with comfy sofas breakfast was expecting price we paid very good

excellent breakfast

friendly staff, very dog friendly. early check in and late check out. breakfast was good too

very good dinner and breakfast also reasonably priced wines

room was comfortable, clean, well equipped, given the wifi password on arrival, another first time for us

the telephone didn t plug in as the socket seemed to be broken so couldn t order room service so we ordered from reception instead

tensive grounds) with plenty of parking space

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

location very peaceful great staff shame no wifi ask manager his answer walls too

great breakfast

wifi was poor and tv was not working

spacious rooms, comfortable bed, delicious dinner and breakfast, lovely staff.

iversity student) behind the bar and at breakfast was extremely helpful

wifi in the room could have been better

clean and comfortable, easy access and plenty of parking

the hotel was exceptionally comfortable, food was good and car parking was very convenient.

as the staff were on my visit, there was no mobile reception

parking, easy to find, ground floor, fast check-in

isn't anything i could fault from parking to leaving,everything and everyone was excellent,i got to say thou the restaurant was

so noise woke me up but not kids

clean room, gorgeous bed, shower, bath, laundry service. food and drinks. all were brilliant.

great room great food and bar excellent stay

we stayed in the family suite which had a separate twin room for our kids

no wifi in rooms 1-6..we had rooms 1&2.

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

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

2 night stay at the fleece hotel, room really comfortable, fantastic breakfast, lots of choice, bar is lovely for a beverage or 2

very friendly and helpful staff, large spacious rooms, comfortable beds, good sized tv, free wifi, amazing shower

lovely room and bathroom

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

lovely welcome from lady behind the bar

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

friendly welcome, quirky room names, lively bar with live music and great breakfast

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

lovely staff, a little gym, very clean, a little bar, free parking etc

as room service until 11pm but advised last food orders 9:30pm breakfast poor quality room clean but

our room was for two adults and two kids (8 & 5) and it wasn’t really big enough

location excellent you would never know you were right on the a1 even has a gym brill

superb breakfast every morning, didn t need any lunch

pool ,food ,staff and location

wifi or signal in the room at all so was boring had to walk round the ground at night to do summit

but not ideal would have preferred room service

garlic sauce, very expensive for what it was, and wouldn't recommended that particular meal, kids enjoyed the nuggets

no room service on the night i was there was a bit disappointment but the hotel did email me on

hotel was beautiful, cosy room and the food was amazing, we stayed dinner, bed and breakfast

it was very hot in the breakfast and evening meal area and in the hallways of the hotel

warm clean rooms, friendly staff, especially the reception area. breakfast excellent.

spa is currently being updated but this really isn't a negative, more of a positive that it's

breakfast was poor gym equipment was poor

nice location, great food/gym/spa facilities and very helpful staff with high level customer service given to us by toby in

her than stretch the pool)

very nice bar area

location, parking, wifi.

also they have a gym and a pool which we used

staff were exceptional, the room service was impeccable and we were provided with an amazing room

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

very helpful and friendly definitely going back we only stayed one night low we going to try a spa weekend beds were comfortable and quiet

bar snacks

a brilliant room service menu, which is a welcome after a hard day

modern room ,clean ,friendly staff , good breakfast , parking on site ,good value for money ,good wifi

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

location in the middle of town, food and room service we would not fault

and big room with very comfy beds, great room service, and very helpful staff

good location and nice lounge bar area

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

bed was great. bar looks cool. nice vibe

excellent dinner and breakfast

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

the staff were accommodating to our every need even supporting us with an early check in due to needing to attend a local wedding

ample parking space i will be back

wifi was a bit unpredictable at times in our room

breakfast was excellent, whatever you wanted was accommodated for

wifi isn't great and if you like a lot if tv channels, you'll be disappointed with the two we could

wifi really slow and it is very isolated

were so warm and friendly and very helpful,liked using the kitchen to help ourselves to hot drinks and breakfast had everthing you needed, near train station

were in room number 8 and found the kitchen a very good idea and very close you are able to have as much or little as you want without

superbly stocked kitchen

room was immaculately clean as was the kitchen area

early check in

the bar and communal areas where very comfortable and well kept

was a very good size with a fantastic selection for breakfast

didn’t have breakfast.

as coeliac the menu was adapted but the bread for breakfast a poor quality brand need to up grade there are beautiful multi grain options

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

nice bar area. clean room. bed was really comfy.

location, staff, room, bar and value for money

the staff are lovely and pleasant, so helpful the young lady behind the bar is a credit to the place

friendly staff, great bar ud83cudf78

the bar staff were very helpful in organising us a taxi

with lounge/dining/kitchen area and the facilities of a 5 * hotel on hand was perfect for a girly spa trip

male) were tepid .

gorgous grounds, sensational spa and treatment, fabulous food

evening meal and breakfast of the highest quality

upgrade to a new block room fantastic staff beautiful room amazing spa facilities great

staff was very pleasant and helpful the room very clean and the food was exellent parking was top notch too would we stay at the rose & crown again

lots of parking

no wifi detectable, tiny tv on wall no chair

good car parking available

the bar staff were exceptional sam and rob were great i hope the boss knows how exceptional his team

amazing bar area, loved the pool room

love this place far from the madding crowd - the location the rooms the staff reception and bar and waiting on staff all superb - professional but friendly ( and have the patience of job )

everything...the views the food the well mannered staff..the bar the gardens..

i ate at the bar both evenings and the food was excellent

the waiter was lovely as was the bar man

breakfast is waitress served very promptly, with good variety and local food

there was a good choice of dishes for breakfast and the dinner we had there on saturday evening was delicious

ev charging available too ud83dude04 short walk across the fields to hawes

breakfast exceeded expectations, table service, plenty of choices and very good quality

very clean, good room service

the large step inbetween the bar and the toilets!

just been worked on so floor in kitchen very dusty, but facilities good

great breakfast spread

loved the bar and the room was great

long wait for breakfast.

excellent stay great breakfast

breakfast and a great way to welcome in the new year

chose this hotel for its facilities especially the swimming pool, gym and sauna and wasn't disappointed

- people leave their towels on to then go for spa treatments or lunches - but most of us with kids are only there for an hour or so and during this time nobody was using them

evening meal and breakfast were lovely absolutely great value for

great location, fab breakfast and friendly staff - also dog friendly!!!

the staff were all friendly and helpful, with a special mention to paula who cooks a mean breakfast

full english breakfast

very good breakfast staff friendly and helpful beer great

breakfast was excellent, all needs catered for, and presented brilliantly by staff

we also enjoyed breakfast in the restaurant

fantastic food both in evening at the bar & wonderful breakfast

we ate in the bar for our evening meal it was very good

com advice breakfast is between 0800-0930 it is actually 0800-1000

the food at both breakfast and dinner was delicious

outstanding yorkshire breakfast

once again the food was excellent and the breakfast was all freshly prepared and very tasty

food was fantastic, especially the breakfast

disappeared and bar closed before midnight without any notice

comfortable bar and lounge area, and great and ‘quirky’ rooms

excellent food and excellent service. best breakfast ever! perfect poached eggs ud83dudc4c

breakfast was lovely, and i can highly recommend the fish pie as an evening meal

pleasant staff on arrival, room was very spacious, clean and comfortable, big breakfast, good location in the middle of hawes

didn't take breakfast, but i saw what was served and it looked very tempting

excellent proper yorkshire breakfast, lovely evening meal and great selection of beer

wifi coverage in rooms was poor. no proper shower

breakfast, food in bar was cooked to perfection (liver & bacon), large quantities and great value (+) meal in the bar was very good as was breakfast in the morning (+)breakfast and frandly staff (+)frendly staff excellent breakfast (+)breakfast and evening meals were excellent and the room was spacious with a comfortable bed and (+) very friendly atmosphere in the pub and breakfast was excellent (+)great location, good breakfast, great pub food in the evening. (+) breakfast was great, my packed lunch was great and so was my evening meal, top food and well (+)the breakfast was very nice lots of choice (+) breakfast in the morning was superb

the wifi was a bit erratic. breakfast was from 8.30 which, for me, is a bit on the late side.

breakfast, food in bar was cooked to perfection (liver & bacon), large quantities and great value for (+) meal in the bar was very good as was breakfast in the morning (+)sized room and the food within the bar and at breakfast was fantastic (+) the food served in the bar was great (+) the bar downstairs had very local atmosphere so it's cool (-)was a bit too noisy in the bar area for me, but i sat in the back room, but everyone was enjoying themselves and was a great (+)of it they even had towels in the bar area for wet dogs

the wifi did not work for the entire stay and not much was done about it

amazing selection at breakfast and the full english was perfect

we got an early check in because the rooms were ready which is really good service

everything about it and an amazing breakfast.

cosy, comfortable, good running hot water, clean loo, good breakfast and millie the host was very friendly and helpful

excellent cooked breakfast with generous portions and a lots of options

breakfast was lovely, as were the evening meals, and very well priced

be more friendly staff behind the bar didn’t speak much kept them self to local people shame really as pat was really

the bar was friendly and welcoming

breakfast brilliant and pub food on the evening lovely and much needed

value for money -flexible and gave me a take away packed lunch as breakfast was late for

lovely staff , bar great, food amazing , big comfy bed , breakfast was fab

lovely staff , bar great, food amazing , big comfy bed , breakfast was fab

beautiful rooms, friendly staff and amazing breakfast.

the breakfast was such good quality and a great selection to suit most tastes

card on arrival the owner couldn't be more helpful the room was ready for us we went down to the bar sat in front of the fire and enjoyed the ambience we have eaten at the restaurant on our last

lovely freshly cooked breakfast

breakfast was fantastic evening meal fantastic

and well presented which was matched equally with the comprehensive and very tasty full english breakfast both morning which was served with a smile and warm welcome

location fantastic food great breakfast. featastic room clean an tidy

breakfast was great, evening meal was very good and very generous proportions tremendous setting

great place, friendly staff, amazing food dinner and breakfast

location was brilliant couldnt ask for any better the breakfast was fantastic lots of variety

the village of middleham was a hive of interesting activity, very good breakfast, especially fresh kippers

the bar was really nice with a great atmosphere

the full yorkshire breakfast was fantastic and a great way to start your day

we had a very pleasant meal in the restaurant one evening and a delicious snack in the bar the following evening

evening meal was really good,had pre drinks in bar with log fire

the lady behind the bar was so lovely and helpful

exceeded our expectations, form early check in, accommodation, evening meal by open fire, lots of little extras, bath and shower,

my husband is very keen on good real ale and he wasn't disappointed by the selection at the bar either

nice atmosphere in bar and restaurant

nice atmosphere in the bar too

always kept the bar tidy and disinfecting

good bar with friendly staff and the food was amazing , some of the best i have ever had

the first two days we had breakfast in the bar area,it was a bit busy as they had a shooting team there

breakfast was included and was served across the road in their sister hotel

beautiful breakfast

on arrival i was warmly greeted at the reception area of the bar which, given the time of year, was decorated tastefully festive, giving a warm and cosy vibe

they also did breakfast to our room with some fizz and a late checkout

going across the road for breakfast

very professional sunday lunch was lovely bar area very welcoming and

the day manager was lovely as were the bar staff.

wht a fantastic team and amazing room and excellent bar

the bar and restaurant area is always busy and has a great atmosphere

every small detail taken care of. nice style. great bar and food.

the breakfast was delicious, again

the staff were lovely, friendly and really helpful to the kids and the location was perfect

staff were very friendly and breakfast was lovely.

walk from railway station well met at reception and allowed early check in to our room comfortable night followed by a full breakfast allowed to leave suitcase

i was also on a cycle and i was allowed to bring this into the bar area - superb as a cycle is quite vulnerable

lovely to see the castle, walk around the grounds and have breakfast there

beautiful location, breakfast very good. evening meal exceptional as was the service

plenty of parking, so no problem finding a space

the drawing room/ bar was comfortable and furnished beautifully to suit the period

excellent kids menu

good, but added to an already quite expensive stay, so we made use of our own well equipped kitchen in the cottage after

the bar prices were quite expensive

accomodation was great, food was great, bar and beer garden were great and the hospitality team were awesome

room comfortable bed,good size staff at the bar were lovely polite,friendly and helpful went out of there way to help food was beautiful nice

the bar downstairs but the silence upstairs

the hosts were welcoming, you could go the public bar if feeling sociable or relax in the room which has microwave, kettle and fridge to store

although it only had a bar with no hot food it did have its own convenience store

no bar or restaurant open when we stayed so had to drive to the nearest town to find food

lack of dinning in the bar itself.

chatted with the owner at breakfast and found out the history of the hotel which was really interesting and added to the

good to have a bar downstairs and such a shame it wasn t busier and it s a cracking place

chef both for the evening meal and breakfast

in the morning, we joined another table of guests for breakfast and everyone enjoyed it

breakfast excellent choice all staff helpful manager really helpful happy friendly atmosphere

we had dinner and breakfast, and both were good-sized portions

breakfast in the morning.

breakfast was excellent with a great choice

staff gave us another key along with our room so we didn't have to keep going through the bar downstairs, which was great

also there is a bar directly below so there may be the expected noise

brian, the owner, was very kind and generous with his time and allowed us to use the laundry facilities knowing that we'd been traveling for weeks

clean, comfortable bed and bedding! very accommodating for very early check in.

choice for breakfast and an evening meal

the breakfast was fabulous. lovely fresh fruit and yogurt. good quality food at breakfast.

parking right out front was a plus

parking

access to wifi a little difficult

there fault but some minor renovation work taking place at the bar resulted in some banging by the workmen fairly early

bar had good choice and bar meals were very tasty and of good quality the roaring fire just made us

variation of food at breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked to suit all tastes and cereals to match

breakfast was good with lots of choice continental style and cooked (i had mushrooms on sourbread

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