The Bay Horse in Lancaster

the best ice cream I have tasted in this place, super service and in the middle of the cafe where you can enjoy drinks, I recommend ❤️

We came here for lunch and were given a lovely warm welcome by Jason & Molly were down here on holiday came for lunch had to take photos of food served presentation on the plate was outstanding the food was AMAZING have recommended this place to so many people on my travels, great atmosphere staff very attentive what more could you want & SUPERB meals complements to the chef for delicious food made with love & must mention little try me canapes which were so good could of ate them all day they were divine, this PLACE is a wee HIDDEN GEM my favourite restaurant I have been to while on holiday in Yorkshire cant wait to come back ANDREE & GEORGE & MUM from GLASGOW see you guys soon, Keep up the amazing work guys.

Fantastic food, atmosphere and staff. We’ll worth a visit.

Couldn't have been made more welcome. Thank you

We called on a very hot evening and the pub was exceptionally quiet. The beer and gin were good the staff friendly and our dog was welcome in the bar. We ate off the fixed price menu which gave a reasonable choice. The food was served promptly, was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked.

Really good food at great value. We had Sunday dinner at the Bay Horse, there was a good range of choices with two roast meats, and we didn't have to choose we could have both! The portions were very generous and the meat beautifully tender. Veg came served separately and jugs of gravy. Puddings were traditional crumbles with lots of custard and for those who couldn't manage there was the most fabulous salted caramel ice cream. We were allowed a taste from the Monday-Saturday menu, the mushroom, black pudding, bacon and poached egg on toast, a meal in itself but so good. As I was driving I didn't have wine but those that did enjoyed the Shiraz and the Merlot. All in all a great tasting, great value meal in a traditional pub

Really nice stay, friendly locals, good beer and food was good quality and no wait as others have suggested. Excellent breakfast

Great Sunday dinner out very clean great food great value friendly staff will visit again nice menu and not like most bar/restaurants if you do not fancy Sunday dinner order from the menu great selection would highly recommend a visit to this lovely sleepy village

Stayed here for 2nights and really enjoyed it... quiz night in the Friday was good fun. All the staff and locals were extremely friendly.. rooms were lovely and comfortable and all the meals were fab... it is in a very quiet location (which adds to the charm), but 20 mins drive away are the most beautiful waterfalls. Would def stay again

stayed couple of nights . room satisfactory plenty of space. Ate in one night and food good. cheap and cheerful

Very pleasant week's stay in a characteristic, friendly village pub with a large car park. The bar area exists as a number of individual rooms, each with a different character. The staff are very helpful and eager to please, the rooms clean and comfortable, and the food is very good (it's a pub - don't expect cordon bleu) and well presented. Pleasant location between Carnforth and Kirkby Lonsdale. Recommended without reservation.

Well I’ve gotta say my partner loves this place it’s his local :) he said their were new owners so I went up with my son for a drink and the new owners are lovely friendly people and made us feel really welcome got to admit the turkey cobs were absolutely lovely :) great place to eat and drink Leomie

Owners nice. Room nice. Breakfast nice. Had pub grub 1st night. Waited three quarters of an hour for fish,oven chips mushy peas and a chicken dish. Nobody in the pub except someone else who weren't happy. If there would have been somewhere else to eat nearby I would have walked out because it is not acceptable. The chef ?????Came to the bar as if he had fed the five thousand.. I don't know how long Mark and Mel have had the place but the reviews totally confused me. My advice would be Mel take over the food and as a smoker , even I don't like to use an ashtray that doesn't appear to have been emptied since Christmas.Sorry guys !!!

We were recommended to eat here by the owners of the local Band B . We and our dogs were given a warm welcome by the landlord and his staff. We ate there on a "curry night". There was a huge leap yourself buffet. Numerous differnt curries were on offer including several vegetarian options - lots of side dishes too . The pub was packed with customers and had a very happy atmosphere. Would highly recommend !

Went in about 6.30pm New Years Day for a drink. Place deserted except for a couple eating in a side room. No one on the bar. Waited a while and then rang the bell. Still no-one came so we left and drove down to the Red Well.

We stayed here one night whilst on a diving weekend at Capernwray (approx 10min drive). The room was lovely, modern but with the country pub feel. We were so pleased to get in a nice hot shower! We ate in the pub and stayed for a few drinks. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. The new landlord came and sat with us for a little chat, he was really nice and must be great with the locals. We retreated quite early and passed out in our big comfy bed. The breakfast in the morning was also really nice, just what we needed to start our day of diving. We would definitely stay again and would recommend to fellow divers as we were offered help in getting our kit dry etc, and it met our needs for comfort and warmth! Thanks so much!

We visited the pub after I'd just moved into the village. It's a proper village pub, loads of character. We had a nice chat with the new owner and he seems to have good plans for the place. He's already refurbished a lot of things and has other things currently being sorted. Good Wi-Fi, TV, Pool table and darts in a nice place with a good atmosphere.

The Bay Horse at Arkholme, near Carnforth/Kirby Lonsdale has new owners and some superb food, new menu and great wine and beer choice. The rooms and bar and restaurant have all been upgraded and tastefully furnished and decorated to a high standard. Great views and walks and quite close by for Kendal and the Lake District.

We booked here using Groupon vouchers thinking it was a different Bay Horse so not a great start. We arrived to an almost empty pub, told to choose a table & given the menus but not asked if we would like a drink. The table was sticky so not a good first impression. We read the menu which covered a wide range of prices & noticed people at another table had different menus, we went to the bar, ordered drinks & asked if we could choose anything on the menu with us using Groupon to be told 'oh, we don't have you down as being Groupon, it's a different menu' . We then had to reconsider from the limited, basic menu, decided what we wanted, returned to the bar to order to be told they had no steak so an alternative choice was made. Our starters arrived ok then the chef came to say my main, a beef burger wasn't available, they'd only had one & a lady on the other table had ordered it ! I asked if they could do a chicken burger, hurray, yes they could do that. By now we were laughing at the chaotic Fawlty Towers type of evening it had turned into. Time dragged on waiting for our mains, bearing in mind we were around 50 miles from home. The food was actually very nice, we then had our desserts & quickly left. Sorry but I wouldn't recommend here, especially if using Groupon, felt unwelcome.

Love this traditional little country place, booked both times through groupon and it's the perfect little weekend away. The room was gorgeous with a very comfortable bed and the evening meal was delicious. The breakfast was a fantastic fry-up and the manager could not do enough! Looking forward to a 3rd stay

This is a traditional village pub that is well worth visiting as the meals are extremely good.

Great price for good quality NZ wine. Very flexible and able to respond to husbands dietary needs. I loved the homemade cheese and onion pie. Very friendly couple who run the pub.

Este almuerzo no era una buena oferta groupon. . . La comida era muy común y "Menú de groupon" presentado a la llegada no cumplió con nuestras expectativas en términos de mayor variedad de opciones implícitas dentro de Groupon su descripción. Mal presentado, cansados y...

Fuimos con una oferta de groupon. Y en el exterior donde no cuidado - cigarrillos etc. en la planta exterior, ceniceros no vacías, las malezas creciendo por todas partes. Por lo general son muy sucias. La comida estaba bien - seis cosas en el menú...

The accommodation is lovely clean and spacious .The pub itself has character and charm.Small , yet big enough to satisfy.Sadly the food was unfortunately lacking.Everything appears to be done by one person , resulting in over done chips which were more crisp like than anything else. No fluffy homemade chips I'm afraid .Food served on small coloured plates is unattractive and portion sizes could of been better.Inexperienced bar staff trying to serve drinks in used glasses also needs to be attended to. Whilst everyone has to learn , some things are a definite no no .The breakfast was very nice , although the lack of any form of breakfast menu again needs attending to.All in all a fairly pleasant experience,. Would I stay here again ? Yes I would Would I dine here again ? Not sure , probably look at other alternatives.

Stayed in local B& B, Brunthill House, see separate review, good menu in the pub and very reasonably priced.

Visited when once again on holiday in the area. The food was just as good and reasonably priced.It's not what one could describe as silver service - the tables/chairs are a hotch potch of shapes and sizes but all very cleanThe chef (possibly the owner or landlord) seems to be the only person cooking and serving food but makes a good job of both.A new bar tender was on duty but he seemed also to cope well under pressure.For a small, old building we were very pleased to see that there was a wheelchair accessible toilet.

Lovely little country pub. Nice & tidy grassed beer garden. With a decked patio leading up to the private rooms. Rooms spacious & clean. What more do you need for a country get away. Staff are friendly. The Groupon menu is okay. But the main menu has more to choose from. Cask ales. Wine's. Are plentiful. Real coal fire. The only pub in the village.

Dropped in before and after walking. Allowed group members to use the facilities before the walk. Charming little pub, friendly service and a nice beer garden.

The menu wasn't very substantial but we were a group of 5, from 9 to 93 in age and there was something that appealed to everyone. The roast dinner options were chicken and lamb and you could order smaller portions of these which was perfect for the 93 year old. There was a long wait for the food, I think someone should have come and let us know this would be the case. The food was hot and delicious, all homemade. The 93 year old is usually quite picky about food but ate everything up. The kids loved their steak and ale pie and their roast, hubbie was impressed with his curry (something that is usually disappointing in a pub). I had the cheese and onion pie which was lovely, it would have been nice to have more than one vegetable option with it though, or a bit of a salad. For pudding we had a combination of homemade lemon and lime cheesecake and homemade pineapple upside down puddings. The cheesecake was superb, definitely restaurant quality. My sons loved their puddings too. Excellent quality of food, just need to speed up with the service and the tables could do with a better wipe down.

The last time we visited I told the owner about the dirt on the window frames this time when we came we were in the same room aand and the dirt on the frame was worse then before, disgusting. The dirt in the shower tray was very bad I wouldn't, the get in. The menu was very bad so I had pizza which was frozen but not bad. The whole atmosphere was not good but hey ho we had a Groupon voucher SOso not bad to us. We wouldn't, come back again.I have pictures to prove it was bad.

Me, my boyfriend and our dog stayed for one night on the Groupon offer and we loved it!The room was very spacious which meant we could easily fit our dog crate in.The food was great for our evening meal and breakfast the next day. The dog was even allowed down to breakfast with us which was lovely. He quietly sat under our table and made friends with other guests.The staff were very friendly and helpful.This was outstanding value for money and even without the offer I think we'll return in the future :-)

We had dinner and bed and breakfast at the Bay Horse. The package was good value for money. Arkholme is in a scenic part of the country, beautiful countryside. The pub is 2-300 years old and so has charm. The proprietors have added to this with old photographs and so on. The food was tasty and well-prepared, arriving in a reasonable time. There are three vegetarian options on the menu, so some choice; the mains for meat and fish eaters were quite varied. I think most people could find something to eat. Nice puds. Also, the bar serves a range of light meals/sandwiches. I found the chairs in the bar/dining room less than comfortable, but the furniture fitted the spirit of the pub. Our room was larger than I expected - we were given a family room at no extra cost. Sufficiently furnished. Bed comfortable - we both slept well. Unfortunately we both had lots of trouble trying to adjust the shower to other than too hot or too cold. I told the manager next morning and he said a plumber was coming to sort it out. Would have been nice to have been told on arrival, we'd have appreciated it. Lots of options for cooked breakfasts, can't say how good they were as we didn't want sausages etc. The manager did say he could provide a vegetarian cooked breakfast if wanted. We just wanted coffee, toast and marmalade, all of which was plentiful. Again service very good.

We have a lovely weekend. Large, clean and warm room. Good food and great owners. Great place to stay

had a fab afternoon and evening here this weekend, lovely evening meal, nice breakfasr and spotless and comfy room.Ian the host was fantastic, I even left an item in the room, he has contacted me and is returning the item to us this week.His staff were polite and well mannered and the locals were very welcoming, highly recommended

Excellent food, excellent host excellent place to stay. Stayed 2 nights with my wife, will deff be going back. Peaceful Quiet and A+++ service. Many thanks Mr & Mrs Glass

This is a great little pub, with a great traditional feel, friendly and attentive staff and everything you need for a relaxing night away. Our bedroom was spacious and pleasant, with lovely sash windows and thick, wooden window surrounds. Both dinner and breakfast were hot and tasty. The pub is in a quiet area, with a few lovely buildings across the road and lots of surrounding countryside. Perfect for getting away from it all.

Stayed for 1 night as part of the Groupon offer with my partner and dog. Check in was swift and faultless. Room was really nice and a great size. Staff were very friendly. All facilities were good. Pub/inn location was excellent for anyone staying to walk, explore or just relax. Plenty of parking spaces. Evening meals were extremely nice as was breakfast the following morning. Service, facilities, food etc received was well worth the price paid. Will recommend to all friends and family!

It's a good place to go out with your mates. To go out with the family. And it's all so child friendly. It's got fast service. Nice bar tenders

We took up a Groupon offer to stay two nights at a discounted price and thought the place was great. The room was excellent and the pub,staff and natives were very welcoming.A good base for getting out and about and I would recommend this place for a short break in this part of the world.

Stayed with my in laws .great little pub.both rooms .where clean and tidy with all the necessary amenities with good wifi. Food was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful.

Stayed for a night away in between Christmas and New Year and what a little gem this place was! Ian was the most professional restauranteur I've ever encountered and made us feel very welcome indeed. The room was perfect, very roomy and had all that we need. As for the food - this was exceptional! The evening meal was second to none and the breakfast was out of this world. I would highly recommend staying here as we will do again. Keep up the good work Ian!

My wife, Westie dog and I had three nights in this pub and enjoyed the long weekend break. Our room was large for a country pub and had everything required for our comfort. We ate lunch each day and found it to be satisfactory pub fare. Breakfasts were substantial and filling. The pub is largely run by Ian and his family and whilst this is not a criticism, it was apparent that whilst Ian had a wide experience in the hospitality trade, others had not.The Bay horse is set in the delightful "Thankful" village of Arkholme. The church is of interest as are many of the old residences dating back to 17th century and before.Our stay was based on a Groupon based offer and we considered it to be very good value for money.p

Colleagues and I had an impromptu lunch here and really enjoyed it. The pub is old fashioned and tired in décor but the food was lovely pub grub (scampi etc), great chips and a tasty side salad. I had a glass of sauvignon which was super-tasty. The lady who cooks came out and was a proper home cook who liked clean plates! I would definitely return for tasty food.

I have been sitting on the sideline deciding whether to leave a review of our stay at the Bay Horse as it was OK and it was in need of staff/manager owner training. Before we arrived we were told that the pub did not open until 5pm so we delayed our check in to coincide with opening time. The opening times do vary between 5pm and 6pm opening. We parked in the car park and proceeded to enter by the back entrance which went through the pool room to the bar. We were shown to our en suite room up poorly lit stairs. There was a good king size bed, bedside cabinets and nice shower. The water was hot BUT next door we were astonished by a guest shouting down the stairs that her shower was cold and she had been waiting for hot water for over 5 minutes!! The windows needed painting and the emulsion for the walls finished one inch in places on the ceiling and skirting board. The room was heated by one radiator. We asked what time evening meals were served and told it was from 6pm. We went downstairs and ordered from the menu on the table. BUT GROUPON menu is different and we were not told this. This caused confusion and I offered to pay the difference but was told it was OK. However my wife's 10oz gammon turned out to be a 5oz gammon so we DID pay the extra. My pie crust was solid, microwaved solid. Breakfast was cereal with a side plate and well cooked breakfast. HOWEVER next day the real manager took over as they had been away for the weekend. For the next two days there was no cereal put out for us!!!! There were no side plates. The mushrooms were not peeled and had the stalk on! The sausage was undercooked and the bacon was hard. The eggs were overcooked and small. The manager was pleasant enough as was his wife/partner but they really should have some training as regards how to run a B&B. Although the stay was OK Groupon customers should be aware that you get what you pay!! If you don't like dogs do not stay here. We were kept awake by two dogs for two nights and one dog for one night. I have run a B&B for a number of years and really wanted to give some solid advice which I sincerely hope is taken on board by my review.

We stayed as a couple Friday and Saturday night at the lovely Bay Horse Inn in the beautiful village of Arkholme. We had a quite large room with equally large bathroom, tea and coffee and comfortable bed. Our evening meals were delicious and along with a fairly decent Merlot, went down a treat. All very reasonably priced. Our host Ian and his wife were very accommodating and friendly and he certainly made a tasty breakfast. The surrounding area was very pretty with lots of little villages to explore. An area I would love to return to. I can't give 5 stars because I felt the rooms were a little tired and some soap in the bathroom would have been good, but overall for what we paid I would highly recommend and if we do return to the area I would certainly stay at The Bay Horse again.

Stayed overnight at the Bay Horse, room was spacious and clean, bar staff were really friendly nothing too much trouble. Our meal in the evening was enjoyable. The pub is not far from the river which is a nice walk to. Would recommend

We recently visited this lovely country pub whilst on a self catering holiday in the area. Despite dining at some quite expensive pubs and restaurants the chips produced here were by far the best - crisp and dry.The whole meal was excellent and very good value - it's a shame we weren't staying for another week so that we could return - p'raps not though 'cos the calories would pile on!

I occasionally visit Arkholme, and on this occasion I visited the Bay horse, what a wonderful surprise. This pub reminds me of the Woolpack when Amos was in charge. The hosts are friendly and welcoming, the food was brilliant, if I lived in arkholme I would be in several times per week, the menu is all local sourced produce and you can tell you are dealing with quality food. Very reasonable it was too. The pub is cosy and has a real local feel with everyone talking to each other across the tables in a way you do not see anymore. This coupled with hotel guests make it a very interesting place. I recommend it to anyone!

Our stay was perfect. Couldn't picked better. Very nice people, food is simple but really tasty and after a long walks it's just what you need. Plus we were allowed to have two dogs! Which was even more amazing. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Definitely stay again ;)

We stayed for one night on a 'Buy a Gift' voucher, which included dinner. The room (room 3) was large and could have been lovely with just a little thought. For example - the towels were wafer thin, hard as cardboard and grey (they were originally white towels). The kettle was nowhere near a plug socket so we had to move things around the get a cuppa! No hand soap in the bathroom, no towel rail or toilet roll holder in the bathroom. TV really tiny and wasn't working on the Sunday morning (no signal). The WiFi was slow and intermittent, so we gave up! No comfortable seating, despite the room being large enough to accommodate a small sofa or couple of chairs. With only 3 rooms to maintain, these small details wouldn't cost much to rectify .... And would make such a difference.Dinner was OK ... Basic pub food. We were told the included 'dinner' was only a main course (priced at around £8 - £9), a supplement for steak, but they were sold out of steak anyway. We later (when we returned home) checked on the website and found out that we should have also had a glass of wine included in dinner, but we were charged for the wine.We were woken in the early hours of the morning by a piercing fire alarm .... Had to go out to investigate and told it was a false alarm!All in all, not the relaxing break we would have hoped for .... But with a relatively small amount of effort by the owners this review could have been so much better.

I can honestly say this was the worst meal I've ever had! We went out for a 'pub tea' for our wedding anniversary we didn't want anything special or al a carte so thought this place was ideal. The chef was serving drinks and cooking which resulted in over cooked chips, burnt bread bun, dry chicken breast, under cooked mushrooms and over cooked steak. Reflecting on the experience driving home we discussed the fact he wasn't wear chef whites either. So we won't be visiting again anytime soon!!

The atmosphere was good and the staff were good as always. But my only problem was the chips, as they were not fluffy enough. I have had relatives who had stayed there when they came to visit us and they said the rooms were average. Great place but would have had 5 stars if it weren't for the chips.

This pub is the idyllic village arkholme close to kirkby lonsdale our room was clean & a good size, the family that run it made us welcome & the food was excellent

We went here for an evening meal. We stayed nearby on a saturday night and all the b&b's recommended places were full , however this one had plenty of space.It did not look too promising a place and not many people eating ( or drinking ) , however the staff were very friendly and the food was good quality and very reasonably priced. Beer tasty too , ( good selection of real ales ! )

Stayed for two nights and we were pleased with the room, food, and very friendly service.Room 3 is large and comfy. TV on the small side and wifi very poor. Breakfast full English is great.Evening meal is typical pub menu but portions are generous and well cooked.Only one real ale on tap but it was OK.Overall good value - give them a try.

We came here on a Groupon meal deal, the food was excellent, we really enjoyed it. The owners were really nice. We were glad we finally made it, we had previously booked a Groupon night away there but our efforts to make it were thwarted by a poorly baby. Ian was very patient throughout and we highly recommend here. Lovely little village too.

we had a two night groupon booking inc a two course meal.firstly Ian and Joanne the tennents are a really nice couple very accommodating and Ian cooking is very good.the pub is typically country in style and looks,and has three rooms upstairs accessible from both the bar and with your key from the backway. our room was large with a king bed wardrobe and dressing table. i wouldn't say the room was spotless as more adequate it looks like it needs a deep clean, there were a few cobwebs and their owners but it did not bother us we think before us the previous guests must have had a dog as been non dog owners we could smell dog for the first few hours.going back to the food everything was fisrt rate in this dept and breakfast was cooked to order all the usual stuff.on the whole we had a good stay

Booked here on a Tuesday night, Place was almost empty, Food was good, but pub could do with a facelift, and a good clean. Staff could also do with a bit of customer service training

Called in while staying on Whittington. Friendly welcome in a proper English pub. Welcome drinks promptly dispatched. Only £3.60 for Guinness. Meals were good value and particularly enjoyed steak pie and chicken tikka.

Just finished a Groupon Deal & what a fantastic time we had...we took our two dogs & the room was perfect for us all with a fantastic large bathroom! We had a two course meal included in the very cheap price we paid & it was worth every penny!!! The hosts Ian & Joanne (I think) we amazing & very welcoming!!! Fab place, fab food, fab hosts...10/10!!! Will definitely be going back...Brill x x x

6 of us had a Groupon Voucher for a 2 night stay and we were not disappointed. The pub is in a pretty village, with easy walks down to the River Lune.Ian & Joanne made us very welcome and joined in with our fun and camaraderie.The 3 bedroomed accommodation was spot on. Hubby and I were lucky to have the biggest bedroom (room 3), but the other two rooms were reasonable sizes. There were tea/coffee facilities with biscuits - a comfy bed ( a bit squeaky) - lots of towels - everywhere was very clean. There is a nice decking area and ample seating in the garden. There is the opportunity to play bowls next door - £2.50 pp - via Ian.Food was very good and a good menu choice. We would certainly recommend the Bay Horse and would readily return.

Stayed here for one night with a Groupon offer which was excellent value for money. The room was lovely; large size,very clean and comfortable. The staff were very attentive especially Christian for which nothing was too much trouble and who took time to chat with us.The village is very pretty although we only saw a little of it as it was such a lovely day we decided to sit outside and relax in the sunshine with some cold drinks.Very relaxing stay overall.

Stayed here on a groupon voucher. The staff were very friendly, the bar very quiet and dated.The room bit dated but very clean. Evening meal was okay, more like mid week tea than restaurant style. Unfortunately it was a very wet and weekend and cool for May. When we returned to the room at 8.30 the heating was off and did not come on all evening or in the morning. It was so cold we were reluctant to use the bath or shower. We actually left after breakfast as we could not a another night in the cold.

We have just come back from a 1 night stay, lovely place and friendly owners . We were given the family room which was large and clean certainly a lovely room. The food was good pub food, desserts were very nice ( especially the sticky toffee pudding).Plenty of walks in the area with some lovely views.We took our dog with us, which is a bonus for him to be able to stay, don't think the bay horse owners are dog people though really as they never acknowledged him once which was a bit of a shame. Highly recommended and would return.

Recently had a two night stay here, the room was warm, nicely furnished and very clean. Beds were extremely comfortable and the en-suite shower room again was very clean. The bar area is very cosy, and as an old building it has retained lots of lovely original features. The staff were very pleasant and friendly as were the other guests and the locals drinking in the bar area. The food was very nice and the cooked breakfast in particular was lovely.There is ample parking, a nice beer garden and a bowling green if you're lucky enough to go on a sunny day! The village is very quiet and pretty and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Definitely recommended.

Stayed 2 nights with Groupon voucher. Very good value for money. In standard double room which was ok with large bathroom, great bonus. Best was the food, delicious and enormous portions. After seeing what other people had, we asked for half portions of chips & still had to leave some! Next night we had the light bite option and portions were still generous. Breakfast was also very good, full English was excellent, great start to day. The locals in the bar were very friendly, making the visit more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

Bought 2 nights for 3 via Groupon and tried to book via telephone but went to voice mail. I emailed the Inn requesting a Friday to Sunday night for 2 adults and one child which went unanswered on the 13th of June. I did receive a telephone call back from the owner who stated all weekends were booked for the duration of the deal. After consulting with my wife so we could co-ordinate with our jobs etc we settled on a Sunday the owner said was available. Arriving on the 3rd of July we checked in with the young chap at reception very friendly who called the owner. The owner was polite but somewhat distant and we got the feeling we were not welcome. After bringing our bags to the room we had the owner knock on the door a while later and notify my wife that we have a 2 night voucher but the inn is closed Monday so we have to check out at 10 am Monday morning. At dinner I asked the owner if there was an alternative and the answer was no and due to a death in the family ; who would be occupying the rooms Monday we had to leave. We were not offered any compensation for the lost day and breakfast or an apology. My email which went unanswered did have the 2 night deal clearly displayed. We were the only people at breakfast and again the lady who served us was polite but abrupt and we got the feeling we were not welcome again. This is sadly my first negative review of a hotel / inn as we do go with a open mind and don't expect much for the reduced rates but rather enjoy the surroundings. The dinner, breakfast and accommodation can't be faulted and I will happily recommend you stay for that alone but would not recommend the place to friends and family after our experience. After travelling 2+ hours from Staffordshire and leaving the next morning , which was very dissapointing not to mention costly. The village and all its brick houses etc are a pleasent view and 15 minutes away is Sizergh castle, a National Trust property well worth a view inside and on the beautiful grounds which we did after checking out so as not to spoil an already bad day. If you Google things to do in the postcode you'll have lots to keep you busy. Again,,a great inn but a poor experience for us but worth taking note of the fine print as this Inn has no sympathy no matter who is to blame. Our experience means we will not recommend this Inn to friends or family simply because of the unfriendly experience we received and I can assure you were not fuss pots but very humble. It's worth also mentioning we paid for a child's small pizza, £4.95 with £5 in coins and did not receive the 5p change. It would have gone into the charity box on the bar. Why we were not given our change i don't know. I was not going to make a fuss over 5p which was going into the charity box. Sadly we could have stayed a few miles away in a big establishment we've stayed at before in various locations for £69 any time of the week instead of the £94 we payed. We like to do Groupon and other deals once a month and support British business but hey ho, one dud in 13 years is not bad.

The meal here was really good and tasty and we asked for garlic mayo which was made for us, how good is that? I had prawn cocktail to start and hubby had chicken goujons which were very good. I then had steak and ale which was tasty and the meat was tender but pastry not so. hubby had lasagne which he enjoyed. would come again no problem.

Stayed here for 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Food was tasty, beds were comfy and the service was friendly so we had a lovely stay. The pub was quiet on the evening we stayed but I imagine many pubs are the same mid week, we used it as a base for walking near Ingleton which was not too far away. I would definitely return and would recommend to others who wished to stay in the area.

Went for a weekend away here, lovely scenery , stones houses and very friendly people. Small village, but great stay and easy reach to Kirby Lonsdale , And other attractions . We had a warm welcome from a very friendly team and owner helpful in every way ! We stayed in room 3 king size room , was lovely , just a few little bits that need attention, but clean over all , food was all home made to a good standard with plenty of choice, 10 out of 10 ! Games room , outside seating and beer garden with lovely views , plenty of parking , good choice of drinks, family and dog friendly. I'd love to run a lovely place like this myself, which now I may look in to Breakfast was lovely too , nothing was too much trouble All I can say is GO ! You will be like us and return again and again

Quaint old pub (with accomodation) in a small village. Good home cooked food, generous portions, good friendly service.

Our local pub...and we love it. Nice people, good food and nice beer. Our friends stayed in the rooms over New Year and they thought it was great. Deserves to do well. Always a warm welcome.

Visited today for lunch. Was Impressed by the choice of food and beers available. Food was very good and care was taken in the presentation and service. We will definitely be visiting again thanks

Stayed here on a Groupon deal fo £54 for 2 course dinner bed and breakfast. We had a lovely stay the staff were polite and helpful. The food was very enjoyable freshly cooked and vert tasty. Clean room with a lovely deck to sit on and read. Deck could do with a bit more furniture maybe a small rattan set as wooden bench was not ideal if a few guest staying. Overall a lovely village and Inn.

Had a lovely nights stay on a dinner/BB deal. Traditional pub with a warm welcome and good hand pulled beer. Food... Well cooked and comforting. Room was lovely.. Modern with great shower and comfortable bed. Apart from value, the friendliness of the owners makes this gem stand out from the rest.

I called in here yesterday evening with my aged mum after a day out in the Morecambe area, hoping for a decent pint and some good pub grub: very satisfied on both counts. The staff were very friendly too. got talking to a couple who were staying there for the night and they were very happy with their room and their incredibly good value groupon deal.highly recommended.

Stayed here for one night as visiting family in the area. Very friendly welcome, had family room which was decent size, clean & very comfortable beds. Our dog was made to feel welcome & room had easy access to outside & garden area, which made it handy to nip outside with our dog. Lovely food, would definitely recommend. Hope to visit again.

Stayed here with my boyfriend, 2 year old child and our dog in the family room. Room was nice, clean and had a comfy bed. Staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome. The evening food was really nice and they give good portion sizes. The breakfast was tasty in the morning and you could order whatever you like. Our little one wanted weetabix and the gentleman got some from his own daughters personal stash - very accommodating. We had a lovely weekend and would not hesitate to return!

Stopped here on bank holiday Monday - pub was empty due to typical bank holiday weather - what a shame - we had a lovely home cooked meal and delicious, perfectly kept beer - the pub is charming and cosy and the staff were friendly and attentive - perfect - far better than mixing with the hordes in Kirkby Lonsdale

Just had a weekend here with Groupon Deal, there was two couples, Rooms were comfortable and warm. Beds comfy . Would of liked a Bath in our room but the shower was very hot ..Tea coffee making facilities. Complimentary Shampoo and shower gel and soap. The food is good and large portions . The men had th eLamb Rogan Josh this was a little bland meat was lovely but not like a curry more a stew. It was quiet on the friday night but saturday was really busy . The Breakfasts are good Ian asks what you would like and there are Cerial as well if you want it The log burner was a lovely addition to this pub. Ian and Joanne are lovely people and would chat to us when they had the time . The Pub is not near anywhere Kirby Lonsdale is about 6 miles away its a small town with not much there ..We did go to Bowness and Kendal while we were there. Would recommend .

Only stayed one night but was happy with everything there - the room was lovely, the staff friendly and the food was amazing. We will be visiting again later in the year.

We had dinner and B&B with a Groupon voucher. Very nice, freshly cooked food. Rooms spacious clean and big. Very friendly staff with snug dining area. Only a few niggles: Radiators in room were cold in the evening but there was an electric fire. No juice with breakfast provided. Only a small selection of cereals but no bowls put out. Our room could have done with some seating. However, the food was freshly cooked and pleasant. Overall a very pleasant stay for one night and the voucher made it exceptional value!

Very friendly, great food and lovely,spacious room. Reasonably priced as well.Quaint village and good base for a walk.

Nice friendly pub with lovely food. Nice room and comfy bed. Bargain on Groupon. Helpful staff. Quiet village nearest shop approx 6 miles away. Not much to do on a night but if your after a quiet night then it's perfect. Oooh and am open fire very nice☺

I bought a Groupon voucher some time in 2015 but never got to use it with various problems & ill health. I emailed Ian & told him the voucher was about to expire & if he knew of someone who really could do with a short break to give them the two days rather than the voucher be wasted. He replied saying he is prepared to let us go up there when it is convenient! How thoughtful! We went up on Saturday 23rd of January & walked into an old pub that looked quite small with a little bar. It's full of character, has lots of history, is in a tiny village on the road to Kirby Lonsdale which is just 5 miles down the road. We discovered two other rooms & a large kitchen where the delicious meals are made. A good menu & local foods that are delicious. Many of the people in the pub had just come back from a pheasant shoot, the place was very busy. We were shown to our room upstairs which is quite big & overlooked the road in front of the pub with a good size car park at the side. The room has a spacious bed, tea & coffee making facilities & some lovely biscuits which we thought was a nice touch! TV wardrobe & plenty of drawers. A small but adequate bathroom with both bath & shower. Nice soft towels & soap. We were given a set of keys which were for the room door & a side door which leads out onto the car park & a beer garden which we thought would be quite busy in the warmer months. Also there is a bowling green. After unpacking we went down in the pub & had a choice of coffee/tea alcohol soft drinks. We had a soft drink each which was cheaper than any place we've been before. We took a drive out to Kirby Lonsdale 5 miles along the road. It was busy, lots of pubs, coffee shops, craft shops, wine shops & even a sweet shop with all the old brand of sweets that we remembered from our childhood. We went into a bakery & through the back was a very busy tearoom with people enjoying coffee & scones, sandwiches, meals, which all looked very nice. We arrived back at the pub at tea time & chatted with Ian & his wife, a lovely young couple. Took us a while to decide what to order off the menu as we like most things. Cumberland ring with onion gravy, choice of potatoes & country veg, very tasty! The next morning we went down for 10am & were given the choice of anything we wanted for breakfast. The bacon eggs fried tomatoes beans toast followed by toast & marmalade were very tasty! We could have had anything, nothing was too much trouble! As we were both just getting over bronchitis & nasty colds we agreed we would like to go back to the Bay Horse again, during the summer months. For £95 for two it was well worth the drive up the M6 just past Lancaster. You can come off at Carnforth & make your way along the country lanes to the pub-which is right on the junction of Arkholme village cross roads, it's painted white! Theres a village hall across the junction on the right, also at the junction is the sign post for Kirby Lonsdale.

Lovely meal enjoyed by all of us tonight! Friendly service and ian the landlord even gave our friend a lift home Tonight what more could you ask for!!!

Lovely meal enjoyed by all of us tonight! Friendly service and ian the landlord even gave our friend a lift home Tonight what more could you ask for!!!

Visited recently and stayed for 2 nights. Our room was lovely and the food was good. Friendly pub with a nice feel to it. Walks on the doorstep and plenty of places to visit locally. Well worth dropping by.

We had the pleasure of visiting the Bay Horse for Sunday lunch; the hosts and staff could not have been more accommodating and the food was delicious. Thank you for making us feel so welcome! We very much look forward to going back.

Go on a tuesday! It's pie night and it was delicious! We have been on other nights and it was also good but... Pie! Going again shortly!

I stopped here on way back from Morecombe, I ordered the Sea bass meal which comes with new potatoes and veg. It was cooked fine, but there was only one very small piece of Sea bass, in fact the potatoes and veg dominated the plate! It was cooked well though. Beer was ok.Because of the small amount of fish, I wouldn't return here.

Wife and I stayed for 1 night Oct 10th with eldest granddaughter (7) after visiting our youngest granddaughter (2 weeks) and her parents in Garstang. We were made very welcome at the Bay Horse from the time we entered and the evening meal was first class, the general aura was very comfortable and relaxing, breakfast was delicious. Well done Bay Horse, set off to White Scar Caves (you must visit).

Great Hosts great staff Tina was very nice, comfy room and really good home cooking cant ask for more from a 1 night stay.

nice cosy country pub we had a lovely meal. Real ale very good. staff very friendly. visit was while we was driving in the country side.

Stayed here on a Dealmonster deal for 1 night, the dinner was very mediocre, but breakfast next day was delicious, the pub needs money spending on it, we expected a warm cosy coaching inn, but it is far from that, I understand that pubs are feeling the pinch, & the owner did do his best, but it wasn't what we expected

Friendly welcome, comfortable room en-suite, dog friendly,nice food & good portions, set in some lovely countryside handy for lots of local attractions.Very good value for money.The food and pub seemed busy and popular and had a nice atmosphere.We would stay again.

Excellent food plenty of choice on the menu inc. vegetarian, lovely clean spacious modern bedroom and bath & shower, good pint of real ale, wine also very reasonably priced & friendly service, what more can one say!

Had 3 nights D.B&B. Great food,plenty of choice. friendly staff and comfy big room. Extra touch was the back door leading out to the car park saved going out through the bar. Can't ask for more than that.Well maybe better weather !!! :)

We stayed bed breakast and evening meal and everything from the lovely home cooked food to the fantastic room was brilliant .a great relaxing place to stay and good value for money .a few real ales and friendly landlord supports camra but could not see sign for discount off a pint which would have been nice .definitely going back to stay again and also go for Sunday lunch a bargain at 7.95