Appleby Inn Hotel Restaurant in North West Leicestershire

We stayed as we were attending a wedding nearby, it was basic and quite dated. There was a funny smell throughout the building. The breakfast was expensive for what it was and they got it wrong first time and the lady serving was pretty abrupt. It’s fine for a one night stay.

Stayed for one night on the way to the Peak District. We arrived late so didn’t use the bar in the evening but the family room was great and had enough room to bring our bikes inside for the night too. A good breakfast the following morning too, good location as not far off the main route.

Came for a family meal drinks desserts and starters we had a special occasion which me and my husband spent over 500 pounds the waitress was lovely but the male colleagues were miserable even the young lad who too our money no Thankyou have you had a good night nothing wow won’t be going there again will take our money some where else just take the money nothing else manners are appalling

Some of the staff could be a little more welcoming to be honest.

It has been a couple of years since our last visit, and still impressed with the whole experience venue, staff, food, price, Thank you.

Rooms could do with air-conditioning because of busy road outside. But all in all staff and service is spot on.

Was here for Bloodstock festival!!! Great hotel wonderful staff!! Perfect 👍

Very welcoming and comfortable in peaceful surroundings. Friendly staff who are always on hand and ready to help. Excellent breakfast and good verity restaurant menu. Well stocked bar.

Great food 5 star service thanks .

Great service, lovely food. Second time I've stopped here now off the M42. Highly recommend. Back on my way now, will stop again next time.

Just to clarify that I only ate here. I didn’t stay the night. The food was mediocre. I probably would never eat there again. Pretty expensive for what you get too.

Had a meal. Bit more expensive that my usual meals. Very nice though, and very enjoyable. Steak cooked to my liking and quite tender.

Just call in for a brink ery nice place

Excellent location, great staff , great food , all good 👍🏼

Stayed here for two days to attend a wedding, everything was lovely especially the food. Rooms clean and staff very welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

Really good meals and excellent service

Food and service excellent. Live locally, so cannot comment on accommodation. Great place to meet up with family and friends.

A great little family run place ideally situated for the Twycross zoo.

Rooms are basic, but clean and newly refurbished. Food is very good with huge portions. Lamb chops were huge and cooked just right.

Great value for money. Decent prices. Lovely food. Decent portions on meals

I can't really fault the Appleby Inn, the service was great, staff friendly and helpful. The food was good, the place was very clean and beds comfortable. Lots of parking. The only suggestion icould give would be to have a small fridge in the rooms. Would definitely stay here again.

Used to be the go to place to eat but last two visits the food has been over cooked ? Not sure if they’ve changed chef or set up but food quality nowhere near the same. Such a shame but will think twice before returning.

Excellent food and service throughout our overnight stop bed was really comfortable

Excellent food and service,highly recommend

Great place to stay if you are attending Download in Donington. Nice staff, great food. Ticked positively for us.

Fantastic family run hotel. I went here with a coach party and really enjoyed it. Nice big car park, which was easy to park the coach in. The staff were all very polite and helpful. The room I had perhaps needed a lick of paint although the bathroom looked recently refurbished and was spotless. The food was to die for. Fantastic evening meals and great breakfast choice too. Would certainly recommend staying here.

The Appleby deserves more than a 5 star rating. They deserve a 20 star rating. The staff absolutely fantastic, Hotel absolutely brilliant, Food 100%, Cleanliness 100%, Surroundings Superb, Hats off too a fantastic crew and family that owns and runs the Appleby Inn. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Keep the good work up. And hopefully see you all again. Mrs and Mr A Flanagan.

A fantastic birthday party. The staff were very professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant for your Christmas or birthday meals.

Extensive menu, food second to none, absolutely delicious

Food OK. Busy but friendly staff.

The food was lovely and we were well looked after. The pices are reasonable too.

Good location, lovely staff very accommodating, great play area. Large group ordered a variety of dishes none of the party enjoyed their meals, kids chicken nuggets looked very sad. We use to eat here often but the food quality is not a spot on what it use to be. Probably alright for a pint and chips.

Good hotel just off the M42. Large free carpark. Rooms large and clean with good size TV. Excellent restaurant serving good quality food with sizable portions. Varied menu with specials board. Good selection of beers and wines. Breakfast freshly cooked and served at table. Highly recommend

Only called for food which was good and a reasonable price.

Good value quality food with excellent service. Will definately be back.

The food is second to none hot fresh and plenty of it. Be warned if you want fish and chips I hope your hungry.

Excellent lunch there today even the light bite Yorkshire pudding was more than enough everything was fresh and tasty. Good service friendly staff as usual

Good food and good service fair prices, however, been again today 11/04/24, had to send the braised beef back as it was very tough and inedible.

Very nice meal But a little overpriced!!

The food was very good. Large portions. Quick service as well

Food not so good, considering the price. Party of 8 and food could have been better

Very nice food and plenty of it on my plate but choice was limited

Would all have been 5 stars except for 2 things! Why no toilet brush available!!?? No non slip matbin shower tray! Tray get slippery and no supporting handles available do guests have used shower head riser rail to hold onto and as a result it comes off wall at bottom of riser!!!

I stayed at the Appleby Inn last night. A clean room with a comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent as was the reasonably priced evening meal.

Had a lovely family meal for mother's day staff were very helpful and friendly

Needed a hotel near to where I was dropping off and collecting parts and although I usually use the big chain hotels, this was the most convenient to my needs, Early check in no extra cost wifi included (bonus) my room was a ground floor annex with huge wet room, comfortable bed, fridge, tea and coffee, and parking directly outside couldn't ask for more. Food was delicious and my steak cooled exactly how I like it "Blue" its amazing how many restaurants cannot cook a blue steak, Appleby chefs did perfect, Breakfast is included in room rate and excellent choice including a smaller one which was perfect for me, but also offer a larger one for the real hungry guests. All the staff i encountered where friendly and helpful i would not hesitate to stay here again when in the area. Thanks Eamonn

We came for dinner and it was busy, so 1hour wait for food (30 min wait time stated in the board) but my sons food came out after 30 mins then 2 more plates 20 mins after the first then the other 3 plates 5 mins after them. Both steaks very over cooked and my chicken burger had burn marks on it, also a party was behind us with kids running around playing hide and seek using our table as their hiding spot, so I had to go tell the mother of the children to sort her kids out (not the restaurants issue I know but added to the disappointment) In all very dissatisfied with the outcome of it so I won’t bother going back

Lovely staff and great restaurant, rooms are a little dated but generally clean a nice change from the usual chain hotels

Poor service did nt even stay for a drink

We have lunch here as an easy stop off on our way north. The staff are friendly, the food is good and service is quick. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of space both in the car park and in the restaurant. The only downside for me is that there is no space in the bar that is dog friendly at lunch time, even though the bar occupies a large area. It’s such a shame as otherwise it would be a first class venue.

Thursday afternoon very busy food was excellent will definitely be back

We had a family lunch to celebrate a birthday. The service was good, all the staff were polite and helpful and attentive without making us feel pressured. The food was really good and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning!

My night in this hotel was terrible. As soon as I arrived, bad smells greeted me, causing me to want to vomit. The first bedroom was disturbed by incessant noise from the kitchen, making sleep impossible. We had to change rooms, but the second room was bombarded by loud music. Additionally, the sheets were covered in dust. A deplorable experience to absolutely avoid. However, I must point out that the breakfast was good. You eat really well despite the inconveniences of accommodation.

Went for lunch beautiful food excellent service will be going back again plenty of space between the tables not crowded

We just keep on going back for food! Love the Seafood sharing platter or the sizzling chicken fajitas, yum!

Can't rate rooms as I didnt stay over however food was okay eventually decent portions and nice menu good prices just steak needed redoing my peas was hard told waiter and response was throw them at people

Food was fantastic,staff helpful and friendly.Our room was very clean too.

Three minutes from Twycross zoo. Amazing food in their own restaurant, flavourful and fresh. Friendly staff and warm room.

Ideal stopping off point. Room large & airy with pleasant views. Bed very comfortable & good night's sleep had. Shower awkward to operate. No lift in hotel. Breakfast standard fare although cooked to order. Would stay here again.

Good prices great food, excellent service, friendly staff, definitely recommend

Food was very average, young lads thumb in the edge of my mash was not the best,, at least some basic waiting training would help ??... Service was poor by some staff , others were working really hard, if you employ sour faced teenagers that think throwing chairs around , moving tables and banging them together deliberately is good for business you would be wrong Grubby and overall worn looking venue, shame.

Just brilliant tables 16 and 17

My wife & I went for Lunch on Saturday 13th January to celebrate our 49th Wedding Anniversary, without the family, on this occasion.We were booked in for 13-00. We sat at table 27, ordered our meal, then we toasted each other when our drinks arrived, saying to each other "Happy Anniversary". On the table next to us were a young couple and presume their youngish daughter (about 10/12). Our meal arrived, sizzling hot and absolutely wonderful. Halfway through our meal, the Lady at Table 28, apparently went to the Bar, & came back with 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine, put them down on our Table & said "Happy Anniversary". What a trully wonderful thought & gesture. Never seen then before, probably never see them again, but they will never be forgotten. It just goes to prove that there are some really MARVELOUS people about. If you are the Family that reads this, may WE say Thank You, again. What a lovely thing to do.

Good food at fair price,great service,never used rooms as its 2 miles from home but if they follow the general standard they will be very good.

Stopped here for lunch on the way home from Twycross zoo. Our first visit to the Appleby inn, but it won't be the last. Food was fabulous, staff were incredibly lovely and it's excellent value for money. Made to feel very welcome, the atmosphere generally was very pleasant.

Fantastic meal and service would recommend this place

We have had our Christmas Dinner here today and it was absolutely beautiful 😍 fresh food, beautifully cooked, full plates!!!! Staff were wonderful, visit and gifts from Santa!! A huge 10 out of 10 from us and our family xxxx thanks guys we are definitely coming back xxxx

Came to apply for lunch what a joke booked for a birthday nothing on menu booked in good time also won't be returning ,

We had our club Xmas lunch here and the staff took really good care of us from the minute we arrived. Prompt service, great food. Highly recommended.

Used as a base to visit family. Lovely family room, reasonably priced including breakfast. Had an evening meal with extended family which was excellent and good portion sizes. Would use again

Came for our works christmas meal so quite a large group of 20+ people. The staff were great, very accommodating, great communication beforehand and did their best for us. However the quality of the food was quite poor and the whole ambience just felt very dated and tired. Frozen sprouts that were still hard, processed mash, hard roast potatoes and pigs in blankets that looked barely cooked. (I had seabass which was really nice though). Desserts were disappointing and minced pies were out of a supermarket box. I hadn't been to the Appleby for a number of years, but was once a regular and food used to be amazing. I wont be rushing back.

I stayed here recently while on a corporate induction in Swadlincoat. The rooms were a little old fashioned, but clean and had everything you'd need (kettle, tea, coffee etc, TV, hairdryer, towels, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and hand/short gel. The staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. The food was fabulous .... So good that when my husband came down to meet me for a few days with our caravan, we ate there every night!

Great hotel, helpful staff, food is excellent

Great rooms, really warm and comforting. Lovely breakfast cooked to order. Brilliant staff.

Myself and my wife stayed here overnight whilst travelling for 4 days whilst we had decorator's doing up our house.On arrival we were greeted with smile's from all the staff and proceeded to our room . Before I carry on I would just like to say this establishment is a thriving business which operates throughout the day.Having travelled that morning we were very tired and just needed a nap, however our room was noisy due to the fact we were over the kitchen.I was assured that the noise would stop early evening which it did.we asked to be moved to a quieter room which was no problem and I would like to thank the 2 young ladies who facilitated our move Dannie and Emily. The rooms are basic but very clean and the beds are really comfortable,the food is exceptional especially the breakfast overall a great stay made better by the staff.

Great food ... Good price ...Good portions ... Good service

We went for dinner as a family of 16 ,food was fantastic and served all at the same time . Excellent service and food portions big and excellent 👌

Visited on a Saturday afternoon had a lovely meal, very tasty and filling, great service and a good atmosphere.

Good food, friendly and fairly speedy service. Spacious dining area.

I would like to thank the Appleby Inn for yet again a excellent Christmas Lunch for the Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Register Classic Car Club, has always the food was excellent, very good service for the staffs, and has always the Appleby Inn was very clean and warm. Excellent value for money Michael Goss your staff are a credit to your business

Lovely large room for disabled...nice meal in the adjacent pub...and plenty to eat at breakfast will certainly stay again

Must say been coming here for over 20yrs had 3 Turkey dinners today and it was the worst food any of us had such ashame also the so-called manager was very disrespectful in my opinion

My first visit here. Lovely atmosphere, plenty of choices on menu, lovely comfy seating, food excellent. I had lamp cutlets with mashed spuds, peas & carrots, lovely gravy, then warm chocolate brownies with salted caramel sauce and ice cream. Gorgeous. Would definitely come again.

Call and had a meal on way home. Could not fault it, we had a meal from the lunchtime menu and was very impressed. Plenty to eat on plate. The staff where pleasant and efficient and the surroundings and facilities where very good. Will definitely be going back and to top it all off they serve a good glass of beer. We'll done.

Great food, lovely staff. Had a great evening.

Stayed here for 1 night, 1 evening meal and 1 breakfast When it says inn that’s what you need to expect I have to say clean, comfortable and friendly. Spacious room number 26 and that corridor is above the restaurant, every time someone dried their hands in the facilities downstairs you could hear it, but it closes early enough not to be a bother. Food again value for money we had the light bites option which for us was plenty.but looking at the mains plates coming out you won’t starve. Drinks reasonable priced Breakfast included in the room price was a luxury Fresh, hot and made to order. Staff friendly Alternative diary options available on request Plenty of families were here at the time of our visit and the restaurant is popular, so book.

Large cozy room with big ensure bathroom, excellent shower. Delicious cooked breakfasts and self serve cereal and drinks.

Easy check in. Got a nice room. Good breakfasts.

Had great grandson with us and we were catered for splendidly

Excellent accommodation at competitive and reasonable prices. On site restaurant and bar so unless you have other commitments you need look no further. Good location for road connections and easy access to Warwickshire and Leicestershire countryside.

We booked a table for an evening meal for a friends birthday. We arrived early & our table wasn't ready so we sat in the bar & were taken to our table within about 10 minutes. We ordered our own drinks at the bar but a waitress took our food orders. The food arrived quickly & was well presented & very tasty. For starters my wife & I had the seafood sharing platter which was absolutely delicious & what great value for money. For mains we had jerk sea bass & sea bass off the specials menu. Again both meals were excellent, staff & service all on point. It had been a few years since we had been down in this area, but have eaten there on numerous occasions & to be honest it is still a great place to eat, & would highly recommend it. A massive car park, the toilets were all clean & a nice ambience in the restaurant itself.

Lovely rooms and the service was 👌

Went for a meal. It was lovely.

This place has gone down hill ...Nice food Service very poor... we waited a while to be asked for drinks then asked for food choice straight with drinks, Finished food asked could they could clear the table to only clear half... we waited thinking they would come back to finish clearing and ask for deserts menu no we waited even longer then someone came along asking did we want desert menus by this time was like no just the bill .. was brought the bill by a rather rude lady .. doubt I'll be back haven't got the time we was there 2 hours and had 1 drink and 1 meal no starter obviously no dessert.

I’ve been visiting for over 15 years for a good fillet steak which has always been great. Today I ordered a fillet Steak it came out like a lump of charcoal so I sent it back, I did not want to reorder another meal (put off also my wife was already eating her meal so didn’t want to wait) the manageress did say it was moist in the middle !?!? 🤣🤣 (so maybe I should have just eaten the bit in the middle) 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Been here a couple of times now for food, never disappointed. Staff are friendly and the food is always good. Fair priced, and the portions are big.

Excellent service friendly staff. Very good food fabulous breakfast x

Meal was excellent as always. Great value for money and great portions

Wonderful place great food great service from all the staff Only one issue Sophie needs a personality transplant The most ignorant server I have ever encountered

This place is the best value for food in my opinion, lovely staff always welcoming and very clean pub