The Countryman in County Durham

I Love Bolam & the Countryman, which didn't Disappoint ; for ME. However: 'She who must be Obeyed' Stated; the Plain/Painted? Wood Tables were 'STICKY'. Our Sunday Lunch was TASTY & Enjoyed by ALL Four. However: 'One' was Not Pleased & won't visit Anymore. Folk have to Accept the Rustic Appearance which is Uniquely, Nice. Staff were Fun & Efficient, Allowing us to change Our Table: Twice! My Advice is to See for Yourself : Because some 50 Diners can't be Wrong. Perhaps Table Cloths will settle the Quandry : 'A Ha'prth of Tar' won't Cost A Song!!😁

The Countryman has been a much-loved pub for decades. We dined there recently, and it brought back many memories. Whilst the traditional aesthetics may not be to everyone's liking, look beyond that and enjoy the fantastic food. A great choice range of food, served piping hot and generous portions. Food is highly recommended 👌

Sunday lunch carvery was very nice, would visit again , price reasonable i had small lunch £11.99 my partner medium £13 , which is reasonable compared to other places I've been .

We stayed on the campsite in our campervan for two nights with friends. Booking process was easy, our friends arrived before us and spoke with reception and were given both our pitch sites which was fortunate as when we arrived at 5:15pm both the reception and pub were closed. The pitch sites are great, a really good size and where we were right at the bottom of the field fairly flat but we did need our ramps. The toilets were ok, housed in a wooden hut, clean enough with two hand sinks but nowhere to but a toilet bag other than the floor while washing. There was also one shower in there but I didn’t use. A make friend used the separate shower block but said they were quite cold. The pub is only open for two hours on an after noon and while we were there two and a half hours on the evening. We had a meal there in the Saturday evening there was a two for twenty pounds offer and the food was very good, drinks were also reasonably priced. There isn’t anything to do within easy walking distance but the views from the park are really beautiful. I would return if with friends but not as a couple.

This is a little gem of a place. Myself & husband visited, had the 2 course for £9.75. Well what can I can.. absolute bargain & delicious. Service was excellent too. Regardless of a deal on food or not, we will certainly be back! Cracking John Smiths. Thank you

The large car park was quite full but there was ample room for more cars when we arrived. This provided evidence that the inn is very popular. We went to the bar where there was a large queue. Eventually a waiter checked that we had booked. She took us through the inn to the back and showed us our table. We then discovered we had to return to the bar queue to pay for our carvery meals and drinks. From entering the inn to paying for our meals it took 40 minutes. Surely the waiter should have been at the other end of the queue then take us to our table. We went to the carvery but the gammon was finished off by a group of six in front of us. I selected turkey and pork then helped myself to the array of cooked vegetables. I could not find the Yorkshire puddings. They were in a deep container at the end of the carvery. The carvery meal was very tasty. None of us could find room for a dessert. We will definitely return for a meal at this inn.

We meet up here every xmas it's a tradition Couples meet the Sunday before Xmas We have at least 16 if tge weather is OK Each Sunday dinner is the same a proper Sundsy lunch carvery style always a choice of meats and vegetables galore Put on just as much as you can eat Would recommend this to anyone they also cater for children and fir small ones just ask for a small plate to pinch of mam & dads plate The yorksires are to die for!!

Lovely sunday carvery, 4 meats, plenty of different veg and giant yorkshire puds which we beautiful, staff were lovely and squeezed us in, very friendly, choice of plate size, we had medium and that was enough. 1 to 3 courses, would definately return

Visited by chance as we were passing. The two main courses for £14.95 offer was our choice. Good value for money and the lady behind the bar couldn’t have been more helpful.

we have been here before so we decided to have another meal as it was OK the first time but unfortunately this time the food was dreadful, I got the seabass , it was far too overcooked I thought I was eating kippers , really not worth the money , also the chips tasted like they'd been fried too many times , the Mrs got the parmo and asked me to try a bit , rubbery is all I can discibe it , so definitely won't be back ...

First time here since pandemic started a couple of years ago. Group of six on a Saturday night and we all took the special menu, 3 courses for £10.90 what great value , no short cuts with meal sizes , also proper chips bravo.Can’t praise staff enough , felt really welcome 👍, won’t be long before we return . Well done 👏

Another visit in quire some time had beautiful Sunday carvery lunch great choice hot and all 3 of us enjoyed and desserts v nice too had great visit will be back much sooner as can great place and well worth a visit most definitely thank you M

We visited as a couple with a baby and the food was excellent. They have a deal on at the moment which is £8.90 for a 3 course meal which is excellent. There were lots of options and the portions were generous and delicious as usual! There were some new things on the menu and we will definitely be back to try some of the other interesting options.

In any 'normal' year I would not be writing a review of a British campsite. However, 2021 is anything but normal and we joined a legion of staycationers. We hired a motorhome and began to tour various parts of the north-east. Our odyssey began in lovely North Yorkshire and went northwards into stunning Northumberland. I'll review the 4 sites that we stayed at, but please bear in mind that it's a long time since I went camping and I am no expert. Site 2 The Countryman, Bolam, County Durham. Following on from our stay at Serenity Camping we boked a few days at The Countryman and Countryview camsite at Bolam in South Durham. The campsite lives up to its name with far-flung views over the Durham Dales. Pitches were on grass, large and mostly sloping. The clientele was much younger than on the other campsites we visited, often extended family groups in adjoining pitches. Partying took place and the ambience was lively, although there were no noise issues. Facilities were basic: toilets, washing up area and 2 showers that you had to make an appointment to use. A bit strange we thought though it was a Covid summer. The pub was serving drinks and meals. Hours of opening were limited and we experienced the pub shutting before advertised closing time when not busy. Inside, the decor is dark and dated- it needs a spruce up and a lighter, more modern feel. The place looks semi closed even when open and lacks a welcoming and busy feel. Bolam is a bit remote and it's not possible to pop anywhere, so be organised. Hamsterley Forest is a superb outdoor choice for cyclists, trekkers, birdwatchers and for family activities such as the Gruffalo Trail. In summary, this campsite has lots of potential but, in my view, would benefit from a more welcoming feel.

We have just got back from a weekend away with friends at the countryman and we had a fantastic time. The camping pitches 12 & 13 are huge with the most amazing views. We ate in the pub on Friday night and the food was lovely and the staff although only young were absolutely brilliant and attentive. We then got a takeaway from the pub on Saturday and that was beautiful and very well priced. I did have concerns about the facilities as we were advised due to Covid that the staff would not be cleaning throughout the day (it’s good to see they value their staff) however cleaning materials were provided and the facilities were never dirty Today when we were packing up the lady who booked us in came around to check everything had been ok which was nice as you don’t often get a personal touch at campsites. The kids said it was the best play park ever and they can’t wait to return and neither can we

Just had a takeaway Sunday lunch and it was brilliant best Sunday lunch I have had for years could not recommend enough Perfect in every way

Had a fabulous meal.went for the fresh fish and we certainly weren't disappointed. Excellent meal, very friendly staff and an unbelievable 50% off our food bill. Well done and we will definitely be back. An absolute must folks

We stayed on the campsite for 2 nights and ate in the pub twice. This place is a hidden gem!! The food and service was just fantastic!! We will definitely be back!!

We called in yesterday at lunch time. Both had Fish n chips. Was really nice. Batter was perfect and light didn't sit too heavy. We've never had a bad meal from here all the times we've been. The Sunday Carvery is the best around this area by far. Staff are always nice and polite. Cheers.

I honestly could not reccomend this place enough! We stayed 2 nights on pitch 22. The staff are fabulous so friendly & the site it's self is very clean/tidy. The kids loved the park & facilities are again well maintained & clean! The food it's self is the best. Ordered the parmo and couldn't eat it all was a fab portion size. Weve absolutey loved our stay. Felt very safe with the kids just enjoying the park & doing their own little things. We absolutely love the staff very friendly. Will absolutely be back. Already planning to book for next month (keep our pitch) LOL! thanks so much for a fab 2 nights! X

We ordered our lunch for 2 adults and 2 kids. We had fish and chips which were probably the best we’ve had in a long time. The batter was lightly cooked and crispy. The portions were excellent. The bar staff were helpful and very friendly. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Called in here for a family meal,what a treat.Good choice of food and very friendly staff. Well organised and we felt totally safe with social distancing measures that have been put in place. The steak was succulent and the rest of the party had the fresh fish from the trawler menu which was cooked to perfection and real chips. We will definitely be back......

Excellent.Just visited the Countryman Pub for lunch with friends Friday 31st July. We booked in advance.They are doing very well considering the current circumstances.We were shown to our table the lady serving was in full ppe, we felt very safe. The pub is a country pub and it was lovely to see all the original character has been kept, it is what you would expect to see in a country pub.It also has a very modern twist with a beautiful colour scheme throughout.Our drinks and food order were taken at the table. Drinks were served to our table very quickly considering there were quite a few in.Our food order was served quickly and professionally. We all ordered the large cod and chips and home made mushy peas. We also got bread and butter. Wow amazing, the fish were enormous and tasted just like fish shop fish and chips, the batter was crispy and golden. Well done The Countryman, your getting it all right.Good job we did not take notice of some peoples comments, our experience was excellent.Pubs are having a hard enough time surviving at the moment. Let’s help them out.We will be definitely returning.Please try you will not be disappointed.

One of the best parmo’s I’ve had! Food is always fresh and full of flavour, and the best homemade chips!! Scampi and fish and chips are quality too! Nice friendly staff who always go out of their way to help, highly recommended!! 👌🏻

Visited with family for dinner & wont be going back. 4 adults & a child & non of us enjoyed our food, it didn’t even look nice! The batter on the fish was pale & soft.. it didn’t even look like fish! I appreciate it is very difficult circumstances at present but there was zero atmosphere which hasn’t been the case with other pubs/restaurants I have visited lately.

The worst pub food I have ever had the misfortune to eat. The place needs condemning. Staff nice enough and friendly in the current circumstances but the food was dreadful and the place is awful. Hasn’t moved on from the 70’s.

We came for a couple of nights to the campsite to get away after being in lockdown. We also had a Sunday lunch takeaway. The views were fantastic, and the campsite well organised. Our Sunday dinner was very good, with generous portions of food that was both hot and fresh. We would definitely come back.

Being a Bolam we made the pilgrimage to Bolam and stayed on the campsite with our 7mtr Camper van, great site atratched to the public house. Very clean and we had great some great views whennparked.

my husband and I and my granddaughter booked a sunday carvery, which we were looking forward to. the meal itself was piled up like a food mountain, everything was cold so we asked for it to be re-warmed but it was still cold. the drinks were put in the wrong glasses, eg, water in a guiness glass and my granddaughter had a long hair in hers. we had no knifes or forks, or table mats, or salt or pepper, or serviettes. so we asked for salt and pepper, they through it on the table and we had to go searching for the serviettes. the mash was heavy and cheesy, the cooked potatoes were so dry and rock hard. my yorkshire pudding was crunchy and burnt. the whole meal looked rushed. this was so disappointing because the meals were lovely. never going here again!!

I have always recommended this place but no more . I had a Sunday dinner take out afew weeks back and it was very disappointing, frozen vegetables ect and a large price tag to go with it . I went with my family on Sunday as a treat , the young bar staff dont have a clue and they dont have many drinks in stock and also dont provide the correct glass as to the drink u order ie a peroni and give you a Guinness glass which makes your drink go flat as soon as you pour it. There was only one bamberie on with limited frozen veg available, some missing and out of stock. I used to love this place but since my last visit its terrible the price and the food is very disappointing. I dont leave reviews to upset people but for venues to read and take into account , we pay money and except a decent meal . I payed £70 and I wash I had just make it myself !

Visited last night for meal, there was 8 in total, All had different meals that were all great, all empty plates!! One lady behind the bar was fantastic, couldn't do anymore for us!!! Just a shame for the pub that it wasn't very busy... Will definitely be back!! BONUS DOGS ALLOWED :)

I came here with my family for my birthday meal and it was lovely. The menu is big and has a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The food itself was very nice and not overpriced. When my family came to give me my cake, the staff were very helpful with giving us a good knife to cut it with etc. Very nice overall and would recommend.

Visited here with family. Excellent car very but it was a bit like eating in a canteen in the back room. I don’t want ‘posh’ but it just felt like the dining room in school!! Eat up and go. We were well fed but not too enamoured with the crush and surroundings.

Superb meal, friendly staff. Catch 22 , Don't want to praise too highly then may get too busy to get back in. Is a little out of the way, may have to consider moving house.Yes it is that good. It is the best Carvery I have been to, and I like Carveries

Went here today, will definitely be back it was so nice. Carvery was lovely and everything was cooked perfectly. Staff were so nice and really friendly.....a definite credit to the owners.

Been going here for years, was so looking forward to my meal then out it comes with frozen chips!! If I wanted to eat frozen chips i would go to a chain pub :(Explanation was potatoes have not been good, been to lots of other places they seem to manage.

We visited for a family weekend , it’s not the best campsite we’ve stayed at ie shared toilets only 2 !!! Very dated so was the tiny shower room with no light pub ones are better when open !!! But i didn’t like the idea of using the pub for basic needs . For the price we paid i expected a little more .Kids enjoyed the play area , and we had the Sunday lunch which was quite nice but mushy peas on a Sunday lunch was abit strange .

This is the only place I would go for Sunday lunch. Value for money, carvery and lots of choice. It gets really busy so I would definitely book a table. Staff are friendly. Totally recommend.

We called last Sunday for our lunch and it was absolutely fantastic the Yorkshire puddings were real not them horrible empty shells you get at some pubs the meaty gravy was to die for and the meat melted in my mouth so we loved it so went back this Sunday and I will certainly be back for more !!

Visited the Countryman with family recently. My wife and I both had the chicken Parmo which was extremely overcooked accompanied by slimy brown salad and near burnt chips which were covered in black crumbs (which is evidence that the fryers haven't been cleaned out in quite a long time). I asked the waitress for some garlic mayo, the mayo had also seen better days, there was a congealed film on the mayo aswell as around the actually metal pot. The waitress really did her best but it's difficult to do the job of 2/3 people on front of house. We would have ordered desserts bit we just felt awful asking the waitress as we could see she was really struggling. We won't be returning in a hurry!

We called in at the countryman on the spur of the moment and had the special two meals for £12 I had the oriental chicken sizzler and my husband had the Hunter’s chicken the food was fantastic and we each got a free ice cream. Brilliant value for money

We last ate here more than 15 years ago it seems:

Refused to serve our 12 year old a kids meal because she was over 10. Walked out never to return again

We've been coming here virtually every Sunday for years for the carvery and are rarely disappointed. The meats are excellent quality, the beef especially almost always melts in your mouth. Good selection of vegetables - usually cauliflower, broccoli, turnip, carrots, parsnips, cabbage, mushy peas, mashed potato, roast potatoes and sometimes potato skins too. The gravy is delicious and the Yorkshire puddings are big and crispy.

Excellent menu at exceptionally good value for the size of portions and quality. Service good and very friendly staff. A must try. You won't be disappointed. The pub is undergoing redecoration and we loved the new funky colours and lighting. Fab gin selection.

Me and my family (7 of us) come every Sunday for our dinners. The food is always really nice and reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly too. We are would definitely recommend this place.

We will not be going hear again we have been twice on a dinner time and meals were terrible it used to lovely.

Called in at lunchtime with our walking group, 11 in all, for soup, chips and a pint. Clear from the outset that the pub was very understaffed for what appeared to be “Pensioners’ Special” day. No real ale (in this day and age ?) and the keg Black Sheep had just run out. No offer to put a new keg on. I was offered one filthy pint glass after another in which to pour my bottle of Newcy Brown (seemingly the last one in the fridge). Took an age to get our drinks and also to pay as we left. Plus points - reasonably good fairly priced soup and excellent chips ad the small staff remained cheerful, but boy they really do deserve some back up ! Would not rush back. Shame as it is a lovely village and area.

Went here on a Sunday Sunday dinner is carvery so help your self to veg etc ...three size plates small medium and large small plate u get a choice of 2 meats medium size plate get a choice of 3 meats and large plate get all 4 meats veg very basic carrots parsnips roast potatoes and mashed potatoes and cabbage not a great choice and gravy... Lager was flat especially the Coors light ..... One good thing the staff are very friendly .... One down side is it is only open from 11:45 on a Sunday morning till 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon ..... Sometimes the question for the carvery can be very long ..would I come here again maybe not I thing I will give it a miss

Havent been here for a number of years but was out to get me son some hunter wellys at sams and sons this was close so popped for dinna and what a joke 45 pound for husband got country man burger son got cheese burger dinner want anything with it and I got mince and dumplings didn't have a kids menu so my son had that on its own but still charged the full995 my food was disgusting cudnt even eat it won't return didn't complain cause I'm not like that dnt even like writing bad reviews left this place and went straight to a cake stall for desert cudnt chance it here it's such a shame cause the bar lady was loverly gave me a 20 per cent voucher of our Nxt meal but honestly I wouldn't eat ere for free x

Booked 2 children and 2 adults. Service was fantastic, and the food was just what we were after, just really great pub food.

Found this by accident today and thought we would give it a try. I have to say it was absolutely brilliant, and we will definitely go again! Very good food (they carve the meat for you, but you can choose your own sides- and as much as you like), great value for money and very attentive staff! There is plenty of parking and it's easy to find! Thank you for a lovely Sunday lunch with friends!

Came here from the Midlands whilst visiting family up here, took a bit to be served at the bar guessing the regulars got preference?

Lovely Sunday lunch, choice of 4 meats, large tasty Yorkshire puddings and at least 6 different types of vegetables. All served in a lovely village environment on the outskirts of Darlington. A good price also.

Stayed on the pub's super little caravan site for a family get together. Decided to eat at the pub on the Saturday. Lovely family meal, nothing to much trouble for the staff. Excellent value for money, very tasty and generous portions and at £10 for 3 courses there really is nothing to complain about.

Went yesterday with the family, I would say book a table so you can have your dinner without waiting around. Car park needs sorting out as some people have no sense at all and take up a space without leaving room to drive out of the exit and the entrance is on a bad bend.. overall food is good, price isn't to bad. If you do like some Wi-Fi to keep update with football scores etc don't sit out back because the Wi-Fi doesn't work... one thing I will say is Chris the chef Need a to cheer up.. worth a try on a Sunday...

We've been here quite a few times now and to date I really cannot find anything to fault or complain about.

We arrived last Sunday with friends and had been to the Countryman before but not for Sunday lunch, it was a Carvery and was £22.90 for two for two courses quite reasonable I thought, there was a choice of five different meats and you could choose three not a massive amount of meat but Yorkshire pudding roast potatoes and mash and about six different vegetables as much as you wanted and also the gravy was rich and thick and sauces were readily available there was a choice of five puddings available and it was very nice I had Ginger sponge with custard and the portion size was very generous all in all a very nice Sunday lunch we did not book a table but managed to get one but it filled up pretty quickly so booking is available to avoid disappointment, drinks at the bar were also quite reasonable. Very friendly staff.

The starter. prawn cocktail. cheap finely sliced salad combined with micro frozen shrimp gloopy pink sauce, rock hard butter bread out the microwave awful .

Just back from our monthly outting with friends. We have been drawn back here time and time again. Why? The Countryman provided us with good quality excellent food at an unbeatable price. Staff are excellent and pleasant. So we cannot see the sense in going elsewhere. Already booked for our next trip out. Give here a try you will not be disappointed.

A lovely friendly pub, amazing food and really good prices. Three course meal for just £9:95 with lots to choose from. Will be going back again. Thank you.

Booked this campsite as you could just stay one night (lots I looked at had min 2 night stay) and it was the first stay away in the tent so a practice night away not too far from home. Wanted somewhere with a handy place to eat without needing to cook. Very friendly helpful staff, quite basis as others have said it is a field behind a pub but it is surrounded by countryside, sheep and horses. Toilet and shower block small but clean. Good service at the pub, not really gastropub but decent food for what we wanted.

We had 3 nights at the Countryview camp site attached to the Countryman Pub and it was a lovely little site. 20 pitches or so, most with electric hookup. It was fairly flat and very sheltered with fab views (altho hampered for us by the mist and drizzle!) and hard standing for cars/caravans. The site is literally surrounded by fields with sheep and horses so it feels very ‘away from it all’. The village of Bolam itself is tiny - no shop but there are towns nearby if you need it.

We fancied a change for tea and called here one night. Lovely food and the adult meals were 2 for £7.95. Well worth the money. Kids meals are generous sizing and both my girls enjoyed them(came eith ice cream and a drink too). They also had great fun out in the play area. Would definitely return here

Brilliant camp site plenty room on each pitch, clean tiolets and showers, dish washing facilities with hot and cold water.

Excellent sunday carvery all fresh produce and home cooked would highly recommend for families staff extremely helpful

Love this place, what you see is what you get. Lovely reasonable food, service excellent and friendly. I am a regular here and never had a bad meal yet. loving the new look looks nice and fresh. We will be back soon great value for...

Very clean and tidy. Staff very nice and polite. Uniforms clean and tidy. Food is amazingly lovely. Highly recommended. Price for the 3 course meal was fairly good

Good value for money for Sunday lunch when you can’t be bothered to cook. Not for a special occasion though. Friendly staff who are keen to please.

Had the Sunday lunch carvery here today. The food was delicious, with four meats to choose from and a huge selection of veg, including "real" mushy peas. Can't comment on the desserts as we were all so full we couldn't face one. There is plenty...

Regular visitors for Sunday lunch. Choice of meats but always feel it's a little dried out then homemade big yorkies. 2 types potatoes and variety of veg lovely gravy

Just back from the Countryman with some friends. Had an excellent meal and tremendous value for money. The young lad serving was pleasant and really good and helpful. We all opted for the 3 courses for £9-95. How they sell the excellent food for that...

7 of us booked up for Sunday Carvery,

Excellent value for money with plenty of well cooked food to fill the larger stomach.I am not a lover of the blanch the veg brigade,it was easy parking,we went on The 20th dec as there was an offer of the Christmas Fayre at £8 for 3 courses, at that price a bargain.will be going again.

We went to this pub a few weeks ago and I can honestly say that it was dreadful. For the...

We were staying in Bolam for the weekend and wanted somewhere local on Saturday night for a meal out. We...

We tried this pub for lunch and we now always take visiting friends and family. The food is good and...

Although we only live 35 miles from this site my wife and I decided to have an overnight here when...

Four of us booked a table for 7-30pm. Drinks ordered at bar by very pleasant girl. Although we had booked where told just to sit anywhere. Meal order taken at table and it was no problem for her to keep going to kitchen as we had a few questions. Meals came on hot plates which is a great plus for me nicely presented with veg in separate dishes. Very good value for money.

Mejor Asador domingo alrededor. Reservé una mesa aunque sólo éramos 2 y tan contentos que no de lo contrario hubiéramos sido rechazados estaba tan lleno. Elección de las pequeñas, medianas o grandes. Gran variedad de carnes y una gran variedad de hortalizas, incluyendo Patacas Chirivías, nabo, guisantes blandos, zanahorias, coliflor, brécol, también tenía pieles de patata, puré de patatas y patatas asadas. Casa gigante hizo que los budines yorkshire son para morirse y la salsa es preciosa y gruesas. Yo opté por carne y estaba delicioso, sólo se resquebrajó en mi boca fue suave. Selección de condimentos tales como salsa de menta salsa de manzana, etc. El único problema que tuvimos fue que queríamos una cena para llevar junto a nuestros dos comidas sentarse y había un cartel en el bar diciendo que si teníamos nuestra propia placa fue £7. 95 o si quería llevar en un cartón era de £8. 95. Aunque nos dijeron que el joven detrás del bar teníamos nuestra propia placa, él cobraron £8. 95. Después de enfrentar él sobre esto, nos dieron la vuelta £1. Encanta la cena del domingo aquí y no donde supera más en mis ojos. Sin duda volveremos de nuevo.

País encantador pub He estado en el lugar con caravana tourer. Es necesario actualizar el sitio con lavado y aseo que sabemos están en progreso y tienen que mejorar. Comida fantástica y el servicio al cliente inigualable. Volveremos. Sigan el buen trabajo.

Mi hija me llevó para comer el día del Padre, no parece haber una confusión en cuanto a nuestra reserva pero parece la reserva era 'otro sitio'? Había un bar bien abastecido con buen servicio. Era un asador con mucha variedad, todos agradables y recién cocinado. Tuve una gran porción de la carne de cerdo y creo que mi elección, había pollo y sobresaliente? La única cosa que faltaba era un poco de salsa de manzana, pero puede haber estado allí, pero me di cuenta de todo la variedad de comida.

Excellent best around. Choice of beef pork turkey gammon and all the trimmings plenty of veg to help yourself too. Small is £6.95 then you can get med or large and even get take outs

Called this pub at 8.30 pm to see if it was serving meals, they would remain open until we arrived, we were staying local but traffic on motorways was terrible, they obliged our request and cooked a super steak and trimmings. They also catered for my colleague who was dairy and egg tolerant. Complements to the chef and thank you for a wonderful meal and welcoming atmosphere.

We stopped at the campsite at the back of the Countryman whilst working in the area.Campsite is immaculate and a hidden gem - replacement toilets and shower block being built now so that will only improveWe ate twice whilst here one lunch (2 for just over £10) and the Carvery today. Both were well worth what we paid We will certainly stop here again when working back up here later in the year.

Staying at the campsite behind the Countryman pub, we decided to try out for our evening meal, what a delicious meal thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the pub was buzzing with dinners, all seemed to be enjoying the food, plenty on the menu to choose from only criticism there was too much to choice it all sounded delicious, would thoroughly recommend the pub

We only go at lunch time, but find the menu offers enough choice to suit all of our tastes, there is the normal menu, plus lunch time specials.We have never been disappointed with the quality, and the prices of food and drink are very good value.All served by friendly and pleasant staff in a very clean charming pub, what could be better.

Big group for a birthday party we had to pre order our food before arriving as we had a large party. Once all there the food all arrived together so we all ate together which was really good work given such a large party. Food and drinks were all very good and staff really friendly and helpful. Would recommend a visit and will be returning in the near future.

I have passed the road end to this pub many times, and eventually decided to try it for a lunch. The pub is well laid out, clean, and has a nice country feel about it. The menu really has something for everyone and the food is of good quality, with generous portion sizes. The server was very pleasant, well mannered, attentive, and polite. My wife and I joined "the pensioners lunch club" which offers excellent value. We will certainly be back in the very near future.

I came with my parents for a birthday meal and we had the carvery. To be honest, it was dull and disappointing. Cauliflower/broccoli were so mushy it was hard to tell if it was in cheese sauce or not, the roast potatoes were tasteless and the boiled cabbage looked so unappetising. The good Yorkshire puddings, and tasty, well cooked beef were not enough to rescue the meal, unfortunately.We'd never been before and so naturally had questions about how to order etc., but staff just looked at us like we had two heads. I am assuming most people are regulars who know what to expect, but it might be a good idea to ask when people arrive if they've been before (or at least put signs up regarding the different size meals available and how to order). Some of the staff were really nice and welcoming but a couple of them really let the side down, especially one of the bar staff who was unable to crack a smile or offer any information.Overall, I can see the appeal for people wanting to skip cooking Sunday lunch themselves, and although the price was reasonsble (£30 for one small meal and two mediums plus three drinks), I will not be returning!

Because our visit coincided with Mothers Day the bar & restaurant was packed, but credit to the staff & especially the chef they coped extremely well with the hoards of customers. The carvery was excellent, choice of beef, pork, turkey or gammon & a good variety of vegetables. Will certainly recommend this place for food, especially if you like a hearty, well cooked, Sunday lunch. However, the beer had an unusual, unpleasant taste & at £3.40 a pint should have been better. So if you are a beer drinker you may be disappointed.

Visited here yesterday for lunch the staff were very helpful great value for money great menu choice definitely recommend to anyone

Heard lots of good things about this place, so as we'd never been before, decided to go for Sunday lunch. Would recommend booking, as we did, as there were a couple been turned away as we arrived because they hadn't booked. We all decided on a medium sized lunch apart from the younger one having a small, and reasonably priced at £7.95 so after spending around £60 on lunch and drinks, imagine how disappointed I was when my daughter accidentally dropped her plate before getting to where the veg was served and then been told that we would have to pay again In order for her to get some meat, very very bad customer service indeed. We probably would have returned but probably won't bother.

We used to frequent the countryman quite often and always enjoyed our visits.Sadly we were there on a Friday night and we're surprised to find only one couple in when we arrived at about 7 o'clock,the alarm bells started to ring and they weren't wrong.The young lad serving was very pleasant and our meals arrived very quickly.the steak I ordered (medium rare) came well done and for some reason tasted of melted plastic?.my wife's steak was a little better but the chips were a black as the roads .Altogether a very disappointing evening and I can't understand why in a couple of years how the food has gone downhill.i hope it was just a bad night for the sake of the pub

we have visit this country pub 2 or 3 times and fond it to be excellent for the food and the right price and the staff in very nice and very helpful nothing is a problem well worth a visit its a lovely old English country pub we will be back a gain very soon thanks keep the good work up Eleanor

Have eaten here many times and am never disappointed. Excellent Sunday carvery and good choice of dishes from the main menu the rest of the week.Staff very pleasant and friendly and nothing is too much trouble.Good selection of desserts. A wonderful country pub. I would highly recommend a visit. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.

Eaten here several times now, always found staff to be very polite and friendly. Food always been lovely. We especially enjoy the steaks and home made chips. Very good value for money, with an extensive menu and some excellent offers. We will be back, would highly recommended.

This is the third time we have visited The countryman since new year, twice for lunch on weekdays, and once for Sunday lunch. I would highly recommend especially the Sunday lunch!! The food is excellent, good selection and really good prices!We found the staff very friendly and helpful. Of course we will be back !! Les, Shirley and Karen Shaw.

my wife and I called in to the Countryman bolam for a meal today and it just gets better and better each time thanks. We have been going to this pub now for many years and I have yet to have a bad meal and prices are very good. The staff are brill they have always been very pleasant and always have time to talk a little.The pub is a good old clean and amazing little country pub we love it keep up tyhe good work well worth a vist. Brian

Met friends for a light lunch 2 meals for 12.95 not bad at all it was my friends birthday and her mum had the pensioners lunch ... it came out after an average waiting time and looked lovely to be honest ... my friends mums potatoes were horrendous and we told staff.. they said yeah he's going to change the potatoes next batch from the veg man ( why serve them )??? Then my chicken Kiev looked lovely and it was definitely homemade but the chicken was sour tasting ! I told staff and she said she would alert the chef who said it wasn't and didn't bring my plate back with the rest of my food on.. when she walked past with plates in her hand to serve someone else she casually asked "would you like the rest back or not " I told her no and I wasn't paying she said you've eaten some of it but I had to try some to know that it was sour .. I hadn't touched the chips or side salad it had come with and the rest of my party were only a third through their lunch ... anyway they charged me full and I will never go back they were rude, the glasses were dirty and overall it was just a dark and dingy place to eat and very out dated !