Inn at Whitewell in Ribble Valley

over 30 years-been many times-never fails to please--not an ounce of pretentiousness ,visitors and staff. excellent food-amazing value in a location of magic, lots of happy dogs and children

Another birthday treat at The Inn, wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else. Lovely room…although our favourite room 20 was already occupied . All the rooms are stunning, Friendly attentive staff, delicious food and a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside Here’s to the next time.

Exceptional food as always. The queenie scallops were delicious and the black pudding salad was very tasty and all generously portioned. The specials board included a pork dish which was popular with our group, the rest of us opted for the fish and chips - sooo good!! The staff were very attentive. We enjoyed pre dinner drinks on the Terrace watching the Canadian geese with their goslings on the beautiful Hodder and the sun even shone!

My wife and I had dinner on Sunday night with my parents and it was a fantastic experience all round. We made the most of the great weather by having drinks on the rear terrace where the views are breathtaking. When we ate the food was fantastic and the service was top draw. My salmon starter was delicious and the fish and chips lived up to their reputation. My fellow diners all loved their food too.

I booked for 8.30pm we arrived at 8.00pm to be greeted with oh! we thought you weren’t coming as they had the booking for 8.00pm. We were not offered to have a drink in the bar and were taken to the table straightaway. When they came to take our order my son asked if we could have a break between courses then we could have a leisurely meal, he then ordered a magnum of Chateau Margo which of course is not cheap. Once the starter was finished he them reminded them we would like a small break before the main meal was served to be told that the chef finished cooking at 9.00 pm. When the mains arrived they all looked so unappetising, my son had asked for his steak to be cooked medium rare it was almost mooing so he sent it back. I had the duck confit as I had made it myself a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it, however the one I was was served was dry and unappetising. My husband had the lamb which again was not good and as it was his birthday treat the whole evening was spoiled. It is such a shame that such a lovely venue was spoiled by such a mediocre meal needless to say we will not be going again. Our taxi was booked for 11.00pm but by 10.00pm I had rung to pick us up asap as the whole event had been ruined.

Arrived for lunch at 13:55 only to be told the kitchen closed at 14:00 and was thrown a “scone and coffee” menu as I walked through the restaurant food was still being served in fact they were still serving food at 15:00! Guess my money wasn’t good enough. Left rather hungry.

The food here was amazing. The attention to detail of every dish was perfection. The staff was attentive and professional. Will be returning soon.

Over the past 8 years we have regularly made the hour or so journey to the Inn at Whitewell, for either a Cream Tea or lunch. Both have always been of a very high standard, the legendary, oversized and freshly prepared, warm scones, rivalling those offered by the finest Tea Rooms, being a particular incentive. I am glad to say that along with the unchanging beauty of the location and timeless architecture, the service has remained very good. It makes it all the more disappointing that the past two occasions we have ventured out, the scones have been very poor. The first of these 2 trips, we thought there may have been a batch that had gone slightly wrong that day or a new recipe had been tried and failed, without any evidence of quality control. And today we hoped the quality we had enjoyed in the past would have been restored once again. Sadly, this was very much not the case. The scones were exactly the same as the previous visit: dry, crumbly to the extent that it was impossible to butter without large chunks of it breaking off, and the bottom was slightly warm and the top cold. Bought in? Frozen? Certainly not freshly baked on the day, warmed thoroughly in the oven, and worse than that, more like an over-baked, dense sponge cake than a scone. This definitely falls into the realms of a First World problem, I know, but it is disappointing when any respected and reliable institution falters. I don’t know that much notice is taken of any negative reviews on this platform, but I can only hope that some sense of pride might lead to the kitchen once again perfecting this quintessential British staple.

Had weekday 3 courses for lunch. Lovely building. Friendly efficient staff. Food nice but not up to the hype sadly. One of us had the famous fish pie and apart from the very nice cheesy mash top the pie was a big letdown. Some of the fish was very hard almost chewy and the grey bits were still on. There was nothing extra in the sauce (like capers for example) it was perfectly edible but just a basic fish, plain white sauce, cheese mash fish pie - expectations were too high! The other lunch (lamb) was also nice enough . Both meals lacked vegetable in the right balance imho . (Fish pie had none at all) I think we could have probably added peas for an extra £5! So yes a nice place for lunch. Not somewhere to go out of your way for. Good staff. Lovely view.

Pleasant welcome and service throughout meal. Good choice on menu with interesting specials. Our two starters were squid and an excellent plum tomato soup. Main of sea bass with lobster bisque rated excellent. Choice of ploughman’s may not have tested chef’s culinary skills BUT the home-cooked ham plus the home-made chutney and pickled vegetables really were memorable.

Came in to the Inn at Whitewell half hour early. They welcomed us and git a table even though they had a 130 booked in. Food absolutely excellent as always. Just been a while since we were here which was three years ago. But as I say food excellent as always. Love this place.

Recently with COVID/Brexit etc dining out has been somewhat hit and miss in terms of food and service but throughout this upheaval The Inn at Whitewell has remained the constant star. The food, drink and confident, polite, non-intrusive staff are beyond comparison and, above all, the management of Charles personifies the ultimate tight ship. I hope the Bowman family will not object to me comparing the IATW with the experince of dining at The Angel at Hetton when Pascal was in his prime but the Bowmans have it! Just please keep on doing what you do so well - the ultimate destination dining experience in the north west by a country mile.

Fathers Day sunday lunch. We were lucky to get a table on the terrace overlooking the river,stunning views for a couple of hours,a real treat.Excellent food and wine,unhurried service and unsurpassed ambiance.I love this place and can’t wait to return!

This was a wonderful experience. Lovely location, Stunning views. Friendly and attentive staff. Rooms are comfortable. Can’t recommend it enough. We went on to stay at Fife arms in Braemar which is a shadow of the Whitewell . The only negative experience was a member of staff being somewhat militant regarding to having breakfast outside.

We did a 1 1/2 hour walk starting and finishing at the Inn and then went for lunch which was very good. The Fish Pie was excellent as was the Seared Salmon from the specials board. Friendly efficient service. Well worth a visit

The family of 5 of us went this Sunday lunch for our sons 30th. We were looked after by Sarah - who was perfect and made the occasion for us with her friendly, professional and pleasant attention. The food was perfect. The champagne bubbled and the birthday 🎂 cake rounded off perfectly. Thanks. (Been going to Whitewell for 60 years - still as good as ever. Highly recommended)

My first visit and really enjoyed. This is a lovely place being very picturesque both internally and externally. The view from the beer garden over the river and valley is beautiful. I had an excellent pint of pilsner lager and a really nice cheese board comprising three different cheeses. This was my first visit but hopefully not my last

Booked for four people on Tuesday evening. It was quite quiet when we arrived at 7.15 but soon filled up. The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. The amount of wildlife around the restaurant is amazing, rabbits, hares, wagtails, swallows, a red kite. The list goes on and on It’s worth the drive to get there

Absolutely beautiful area to visit and explore. Initially entering was nice but some staff were some what off and dismissive as if some were not good enough to be there. Other staff were absolutely lovely. Quite a disappointing visit to add to our lovely day

What a great place. Food was amazing and so nice to find a lovely friendly pub that are so dog friendly. Will definitely be returning soon

Wonderful location and building but really disappointed by the very average quality of our dining experience. Portion sizes were small and prices high . Chips were inedible . We left feeling like it could have been so much better .

Usually good but I visited for lunch with my husband and we were so disappointed, the food was very underwhelming, we only had snacks but a higher standard was expected, smoked salmon with not enough bread to go with it, toast with pate that was...

At first, I thought I had taken a wrong turn and arrived at Crufts. I’m sorry but lunch surrounded by numerous stinking mutts and mongrels is not only disgusting and extremely off-putting but it’s also very unhygienic. And believe me they were stinking; so much...

We came for a special Sunday lunch when visiting a friend in Lancaster. It was Remembrance Sunday, so perhaps even busier than usual? The location and seating is beautiful. Rating is in two areas. the bar and the separate restaurant, which was quieter (though full.)...

A beautiful place in an amazing location. We had a fantastic dinner at the restaurant where they were very accommodating of food allergies. The room was beautiful and it had lots of space and character. The staff really made the experience unforgettable with their welcoming,...

Enjoyed my birthday dinner here, the food was second to none!! Lovely vibe, friendly staff - highly recommend :)

We came for lunch as a family and had an all round amazing stay! Sitting out overlooking the river and hills beyond, it really was the perfect setting. The view, however, was not the highlight. Fantastic service combined with even better food made it one...

My husband and I recently visited the Inn for Lunch and were both astonished by the quality of the food both in quality and the variety. The pudding was also stunning highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding. The atmosphere was great with the bar buzzing...

Had a lovely family lunch here. It’s a beautiful building and location, and we found the servers were all very pleasant and helpful. We were a party of 10 and it was clean plates all around. The crab starter I had was delicious, as was...

We booked a table at this restaurant whilst we were visiting The Trough of Bowland for the first time, it was on a recommendation from a friend. It was such a shame that we hadn’t read the reviews on Trip Advisor beforehand, we could have...

We had lunch today , for the first time, as it came highly recommended. My crab starter was a tin of sardines , so we decided not to order anything else and left.

It was the Platinum Jubilee and on arrival noticed there were no flags or buntings to celebrate the event. Shame on you in the Queens territory !! The starters arrived ,two tiny pieces of bread with the crab ( more bread please). The mains arrived,the...

We visited with another couple over jubilee weekend for lunch. Had booked a table months ago… rather disappointing, not as good as last visit last autumn. Our table was very close to another party whose large dog was wedged between myself and my friend, it...

Overall we enjoyed our stay here, the location and room were lovely but we were somewhat disappointed with the restaurant and service. We arrived just before check in so decided to have lunch, as the Inn is fairly remote so there are no other places...

Called for coffee, friendly staff very accommodating, sat in the beautiful gardens, stunning Hotel will return for food.

We were celebrating a birthday so on a friend’s recent experience booked in for lunch. The food itself was tasty and well cooked but despite having a reservation booked well in advance our table was in a dull, Spartan back room with no atmosphere. A...

If you are looking for luxury and to experience a bit of our history, look no further than the Inn. Amazing Setting, Amazing Hotel, Amazing People

This excellent hotel on a bend of the Hodder River is no longer catering for "walk-ins". You have to book a table well in advance. Another really good Ribble Valley eating place gone.

26 years and over 30 times at this wonderfull place never disapoints fish pie 9/10 only lost 1 point because Bangers and Champs with WHITE ONION Sausce 20 year old recipe 20 years ago is still not on the menu.just kidding but please put it...

Decided to book the Inn at Whitewell as a birthday treat as we know it’s a little expensive for every day meal out. Booked for Sunday lunch at 1330hrs. The Inn has a lovely ambiance to it as you enter but unfortunately we were shown...

This was our first visit back to the Inn at Whitewell following Covid restrictions which we normally frequent for its fabulous fish pie and home-made chips, so what went wrong with our dining experience yesterday? The journey there and back takes two hours and usually...

Despite what the owner recently said in a reply to another criticism, I was refused any food, despite being the only customer in the bar/restaurant area at the time I arrived and the staff were standing around with nothing to do. Poor, poor, poor service!...

We've been visiting Inn at Whitewell for man-years. In fact, my family have been visiting this place for 50 - 60 years. We always like coming here as the food is perfect, the service attentive but not intrusive, and the surroundings are gorgeous. This time,...

We arrived a little earlier than we expected however, the reception staff showed us our room. Then I got a voucher from our daughter to celebrate our anniversary. The reception lady rang our room and said they could upgrade our room as they had more...

We were so looking forward to a meal at the Inn at Whitewell. We travelled over an hour to get there. The atmosphere on arrival was great. It was warm, welcoming and lively in the main pub/ dining area. Sadly we were placed in a...

Been passing this place for years, so we decided to pop in for lunch. Unfortunately it was a filthy day with local flooding oi glad we were able to drive home after lunch !!.. Booked a table which we were taken to in the back...

This is one of my favourite places to drive out to and always delivers great food and a lovely time! They have a nice wine menu and their serving staff are always attentive and friendly. Always impressed when a restaurant consistently delivers both great food...

Recent post C19 visit to this iconic quality country pub. As always service was first class by very smart staff. We had the acclaimed fish and chips, simply brilliant. Highly recommended.

Great service, lovely food, fantastic setting. All 10 of us had wonderful meals and were looked after very well by the staff.

We were just driving past on our way to Clitheroe and recognised the place from the BBC programme 'The Trip', so we decided to call in for Sunday lunch. Fail! We were just 10 minutes too late - there were profuse apologies but we were...

This is a beautiful venue, and we enjoyed the food very much. Staff were friendly and polite. However after our main course we sat and waited for close on 30 minutes and nobody came back to check if we would like more drinks, dessert or...

Heard such good things about The Inn at Whitewell and as my partner had recently recieved a huge promotion at work we decided it would be perfect to try it out on the Sunday. We are both training for Ironman so got there early and...

Had what was supposed to be Haddock here today. I have eaten more haddock in many locations in the uk. Restaurants and chippies and that piece of fish i had today was completely bland , The mushy peas were like bullets but the chips were...

We had dinner post Covid stuff but they were still cautious. Food was first class with unnecessarily large portions but we rose to the challenge. Sadly we were driving so wines were not on our agenda.

Generous crab pate starter - could have done with a bit more toast. Tried the fish pie, which was rich, creamy & full of fish & prawns . Steak & monkfish also enjoyed. Real ale pronounced excellent

Our first tentative experience in eating out since the easing of restrictions. Clearly this is a well established eatery with a well established reputation, which has no need to compete on price. The Covid rules were well managed with the tables well spaced and the...

This is a unique and very special place .No matter how often I visitI it is never a disappointment .Keep on doing what you do so well

Located in the beautiful Hodder Valley right by the river, the Inn at Whitewell is in an idyllic spot. We ate there with 'Rishis Eat Out to Help Out scheme' and we were surprised by the number of people there. However the arrangement of tables...

Visited with my wife for lunch on her birthday. Beautiful surroundings, characterful place with open fires and a warm atmosphere. Menu choices good for lunch, with around 6 starters and 7 mains. Whitewell beetroot salad was a nice starter which we shared, mains were fish...

We stayed at the Inn a Whitewell Mid September for the first time and sadly the last. We did however go on a beautiful walk that we took from The Inn At Whitewell walks booklet. We have been quite a number of times dining over...

Having been disappointed 13 years ago not to have been able to hold my 50th birthday celebrations here for 25 people, decided to give it another go to celebrate our 35th Wedding Anniversary - à simple lunch for 2. Service was excellent (although surprised that...

Really disappointed to be met by this sign and staff clearly ignoring our presence. Fine dining only no walk ins just poor poor service no doubt hiring behind COVID regs

We don't live too far from the Inn at Whitewell and booked this as a little treat because of its excellent reputation, great food and high standards. We were not disappointed. There is obviously a balance to be struck between rigorous hygiene standards and maintaining...

Looked forward to our Sunday lunch, booked a month in advance. Sat down at 13:10 to be told the Beef was sold out (just after 13:00). No other roast on the menu. Ended up having fish pie, which was good (but overpriced), fish and chips,...

We have visited the Inn a few times previously and stayed the night on one occasion. On each of the previous occasions, the experience had been excellent and we were therefore disappointed when we revisited yesterday for lunch. Our table was excellent, at the back...

We booked food as part of our holiday break in the area and following my sons enjoyment of The Trip with Rob Brydon. Upon entry there was a leak. Water was streaming through the reception ceiling. This happened to be our benefit as our table...

Another wonderful meal at our favourite restaurant! The food at The Inn at Whitewell is exceptional and really good value. The fish pie is highly recommended as is the crab starter! An added bonus is that because of the Covid crisis you can now book a table for lunch and so avoid disappointment.We won’t be waiting until our next anniversary for our return visit.

It’s been a while since we visited the Inn at Whitewell but it won’t be long before we return. It’s a lovely place with views over the river and exceptional countryside. The welcome was warm and the service excellent. We loved the food and enjoyed browsing the memorabilia, particularly the cricket articles. Go for a walk either before or after eating...or both, as the river is close by and the stepping stones are magnificent!

Attempted to visit as a family whilst camping at Bowland Wild Boar Park. We were in 2 vehicles. My husband was in his van and struggled to park so admittedly parked in front of a container. The moment we left our vehicles we were rudely confronted from what looked like a gardener and maybe a barman/waiter. The gardener TOLD my husband to move his van as he needed access to the container. My husband was looking around for further parking when another man rudely TOLD my husband to move it. He then made the assumption that we were not visiting The Inn and that we were not booked in, he repeatedly told us that parking was only for customers. I confronted him about this and asked if all the people sat on the grass at the front were booked in even though they were only drinking not eating and he obviously said they were. He was rude and judgemental. They didn't seem to mind the fact that I had parked my Mercedes there just the fact my husband had parked his work van there. I would definitely not recommend visiting here if all the staff are this rude and judgemental.

We have comming to the inn for at least thirty years and it is still the best inn in the country in our opinion . When they announced they were taking part in the dine out to help out we immediately booked a table . On arrival we were warmly greeted and shown to our table with lovely views of the river hodder and the beautiful Lancashire fells . All the social distancing and restrictions were expertly done and was very reassuring. The menu was short and it was the same for the restaurant and bar menus the food service and ambiance was lovely . The only change we noticed was there are a lot of diners taking their dogs with them and they do bark !!

Booked in for an evening meal, details of how to book is on their facebook and website with current menu.All safety measures in place with hand sanitisers, social distancing, seating well thought out and even the staff have matching gingham face masks, a lot of thought has been put into protect customers and staff. And most importantly it has never lost any of its charm, friendly service, delicious food and fabulous wine!Our favourite place, highly recommend.

Excellent lunch, as usual. Unfortunately I was really concerned about covid procedures. Lack of masks with waiters,and social distancing.Cutlery semi wrapped in serviettes, and condiments handled by staff Salt and pepper etc which were plastic, pointless cleaning them, and then handling them! Doesnt seem to be much evidence of procedures in place. I think they need a rethink, as I won't go back, until they improve their Covid practices. I do hope management respond, to these points.

Fell in love with this hotel when I came for my 30th birthday celebrations. The location is breath taking looking over the river and surrounding fields. The log fires create a cozy atmosphere which was perfect after a day of long walking. The staff were great, couldn't do enough for you, and the food was amazing. We fired out a function room and it was prefect. The bedrooms are very good sizes and extremely well decorated. The little shop was a lovely touch too with local gifts (got some lovely honey) and souvenirs of the hotel we loved it that much! Big thank you to everyone for making my birthday one not to forget :)

Arrived at noon for Sunday lunch with friends. Despite the fact that it was just opening it was packed. We did manage to find ourselves a table in a smallish room with a log fire. Very dog friendly, almost as many dogs as people, im not a big fan of dogs in restaurants but realise many people like to bring dogs after a walk. Spare a thought for people that may be allergic to dogs though.Having said that, the food was very good although slightly expensive, service was very good.It would be good if you were able to pre book a table. If we could book a table we would return, but given the scramble to get seated without a booking we probably would look to go elsewhere.

Popped in to this place whilst staying in the area. Great food fast service and reasonable priced. would definitely go again

We were lucky to get a table on the terrace the last time we stopped off here on our way to the Lake District .The food is really exceptional and is not too expensive .and the view you get over the river is quite beautiful !! It has become a matter of routine for us to stop off here and th journey from the West Midlands is well worth it !!

This is a place I had been looking forward to going to for quite a while as I had heard good things about it. Sadly it was a big disappointment. We arranged to meet friends there for Sunday lunch. It was busy on arrival and took a while to find where we needed to go to be shown to our table where we waited for a considerable time to be asked what we wanted to eat and to realise we needed to go to the bar to get drinks.The time between courses was far too long (we arrived at 12.30 and were still waiting to be asked if we wanted desert at 3pm). The service was poor we asked for water with our meal which arrived as we finished eating the time between courses was too long to be comfortable and having to find a waiter to ask him to come and take our order for deserts. I gave up and didn't order a sweet as I had past wanting one. A big disappointment on the whole as the meal was just ok. Don't think we will make the effort to go back here

Took my wife here for an A La Carte meal. A very limited menu which wasn't impressive at all, and neither was the food, which appears to be prepared by a Chef who cooks for himself rather than ordinary mortals. Rather pricey and certainly not value for money. The few plusses are a nicely set out dining room and quality serving staff.. Doubt that I'll riush back - the Gibbon Bridge knocks spots off it.

An excellent choice for a special weekend or for touring the Forest of Bowland. Well appointed and well presented rooms in the main hotel or more secluded suites in the grounds. We had a lovely break at this historic hotel and enjoyed the varied bar menus and the quirky nature of the dining arrangements. Can't fault the place!

Visited on Saturday night for a family 70th birthday party and had a fantastic time! We were put in the library and nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were friendly and attentive all night despite there being a wedding, 40th birthday party and the usual busy Saturday night trade all going on. There was a roaring log fire waiting for us on a chilly night and bottles of Prosecco soon arrived. The food was delicious and arrived quite quickly. Everyone was happy with their choices. A wonderful evening!

I used to deliver to the inn at whitewell and always said I would take my partner and kids, well today was that day❤️it's a nice drive out fantastic views great atmosphere and didn't dissappoint my family who loved it. The fire was roaring, and everybody was having a great time,. Time pails into insignificance here even your most expensive phones have no signal so everybody talksfantastic away from the rat race life we all lead. Will be back soon

Turned up for lunch, having seen the amazing reviews, and wasn’t disappointed, Period features, polite and attentive staff, and wasn’t disappointed with the excellent food, highly recommend this place.

Tried the Inn a couple of weeks ago but was so busy you could not get a table plus a private event was on so very disappointed after a 30 minute drive. Second attempt this weekend and success. Get there early. Table 21. This bit is going to be boring but the food is brilliant. Even the coffee. Soup was amazing, Roast Beef , well done to the Chef and team. Wanted to try the trifle but was full. You order at the bar which takes the pressure of the floor staff and focus on the food delivery which is so fast and efficient. Definitely be back and the establishment deserves all the praise it has received. Expensive, maybe but you pay for quality of the food and how it is cooked. Well done team

Overpriced room with no exceptional facilities No tea / coffee making facility although you could order from room service. Food ok but not fantastic

Was invited to dinner and booked a table in the dinning room but you could have a table in the bar

The Inn is everything a countryside retreat ought to be. Nestled in the middle of the Forest of Bowland and decorated in a beautifully traditional style, a fire was roaring in the grate when we arrived to a warm and friendly welcome from the Front of House staff. We had booked the a la carte menu in the dining room but were given time to peruse the menu in the bustling bar area before being shown to the restaurant which is pleasantly secluded from the bar, allowing a more intimate feel.

Arrived shortly after the start of the 12-2 lunch window on the Saturday after Christmas and this vast rambling venue was already rammed, but not rowdy. Dogs and Range Rovers are not compulsory but you are at risk of tripping over the former and being reversed into by the latter in the car park and surrounding roads. Luckily for the 13 of us there was a no-show in the Gallery Room so we got this splendid room to ourselves ("Eee, it's like eating at Downton Abbey" said our lad). We just had mains and drinks and were all well satisfied with the price, tastes and quality, and with the pleasant unrushed service from team Whitewell. Could do with a few more veggie and vegan options though. We hadn't packed for muddy walking but the glorious counytryside you can see from the back windows invites a Spring/Summer return for a Bowland ramble and another delightful dining experience.

We'd heard good things about the Forest of Bowland restaurants and the Inn at Whitewell in particular. The dining room was sparsely populated the evening we had dinner, so the atmosphere was on the quiet side. The dining experience was mixed, with excellent wines, OK-ish starter and pudding, but an underwhelming lamb main course. We'll put this down to an off night and try again sometime soon.

Food was amazing here! Lovely traditional place! Dog friendly too! Was lovely to eat somewhere nice with the dogs! Wasn’t the cheapest meal but well worth the money!!

my wife had always wanted to stay here ,so we decided it would our early Xmas pressie to each other

Took our little family and dogs for lunch Really good service, dog friendly and very traditional really different experience but very much enjoyed

Called for lunch today all I can say is the quality of the food and service was excellent,special mention for the Black Sheep Beer in perfect condition,although I have visited before some ten years ago I realise I should have been back sooner.

Fantastic lunch at the most beautiful Inn that is set in a magical location. If you haven’t been you must go ! Lunch service is relaxed with well cooked classic dishes made with excellent ingredients and I can’t wait to return .

Wow! What a place. Absolute perfection. My husband and I have regularly stayed in so called 5 star hotels all over the UK but this is beyond comparison. The place is a very slick machine. Our room had outstandingly picturesque views from every window. Fabulously comfy bed. A sofa and a fire. There was a small walk in room with a clothing rail and ample space for shoes, good lighting with a full length mirroring the back of the door. The bathroom, again a superbly designed room with a bath and shower. The dining room very impressive with a fabulous menu to suit all. Breakfast, absolutely delicious. You just couldn’t fault anything, truly. My husband and I are already excitedly planning our next trip.

An excellent quality restaurant virtually in the middle of nowhere . Extensive range of wine with a good choice of food . HHighlyHighlrerecommend it

we had a light lunch and a more substantial evening meal in the bar. this is a very popular inn, verging on too busy, but service was very good and the food and wine list all excellent

We went to check out the Good Pub Guide pub of the year today. We had a lovely late lunch and found it to be absolutely deserving of its status! It was superb from start to finish- from the roaring fire that greeted us on arrival, to the friendly, helpful, efficient staff, interesting menu, delicious food and stunning surroundings! In spite of it being 2pm on a Monday, when we arrived, it was still busy with guests. There was still plenty of space to sit & it was a relaxed & cosy ambiance. Our order was taken & served in a very timely manner & we had a lovely walk along the swollen river afterwards. Perfect, although I imagine at busier times, parking could be a challenge.

There is something very special about the Inn at Whitewell that I find difficult to either explain or describe. It's not just its appealing style and classic good taste (which are major factors).For me, to stay a night at Whitewell is an exceptionally relaxing and comfortable experience - in elegant surroundings that are unpretentious and entirely unsnobby. I have always found the staff, without a single exception, to be faultlessly polite, efficient, and helpful. Do not believe any bad-tempered reviewer who claims otherwise. I just wish Whitewell was a little nearer my home in Islington.

Staff very friendly and helpful, decor and atmosphere lovely, food and drink prices are bearable.

Pop in on the odd chance of lunch to be given a lecture on how time works as if I was some kind of moron by the utterly deplorable gent at the bar, as we had missed lunch by 10 minutes.