The Fleece Inn in Lancaster

I have been many times for Sunday lunch and enjoyed it but my last visit was a disappointment. The beef was not great with seams of gristle running through it. The roast potatoes were tiny and not crispy at all. They tasted like they had been reheated. The yorkshire pudding was soft as opposed to crispy and the veg portions were somewhat small. For the price charged I expect my meal to be appetising and on this occasion it wasn't. Please remember this money is hard earned and people deserve better.

When you arrive no idea where to go to find your table. Saw a waiter and told to go to the bar and then he shot off. So went to busy bar with drinkers and I had to queue to ask for table. Ordered drinks and coke (flat) arrived and told to wait for another waiter. Before we could order another waiter strode over picked up the Sunday roast menu and just said no more roast and walked off. At this point had enough of the terrible service. Left the untouched coke and one sip wine and explained service offered my address but told it was OK I could go now!!@!

Upon arriving at the Fleece we were pleasantly surprised, with the immaculate car park and grounds; the building and entrance adds fantastic character to the experience. My daughter was in awe of the library section and was quite content to wait for our meals scanning the hundreds of accessible books. The visit for ourselves beyond this was rather flat and dispassionate; we waited a longer time to be served than I would have thought necessary given the quiet service. The positives- my half portion roast was plentiful and very tasty, tender meat and most importantly for northerners- great gravy. Sadly the children’s meals were a complete let down, and for me those are the most important factor. The servers paid no attention to the things most important to me, no colouring, no interactions. The pizza which was nearly £10 was literally smaller than my hand. My daughter’s pasta was rather small portion & unappealing, neither with a side. At no point were we checked back, offered desserts or more drinks. We gave up waiting in the end and paid, I relayed my displeasure to be informed they would tell the chef with a tone that lacked aplomb. I gave my feedback via the web form and received no correspondence. I reached out to the general manager months subsequent to be offered, what seemed like, a genuine apology and was researching the IT issues. I was offered a 20% discount on food & drink for my next visit- but given the complete lack of attentiveness I won’t be taking them up on the offer which didn’t make up for what was a rather underwhelming visit.

Amazing food, I now try things I wouldn’t normally as they cook everything so well. Very friendly, plenty of staff, really good service. Highly recommend.

Nothing is average about this place. The rooms are done out to the highest standard. Dinner and breakfast were just outstanding. The staff are incredible and we must mention the amazing duty manager Daniel who made us feel so welcome and looked after. Thank you very much!

Absolutely first class. Everything scratch made and you can just taste the difference. Burgers and fish perfectly cooked and presented. The staff are very friendly and on the ball. Nothing is too much bother!

We hadn't booked however Libby spoke to the management and we were accommodated. The food was really nice and the service was warm and friendly. We would definitely go back ensuring we book a table.

WE WERE HERE WITH LONG TIME FRIENDS AND LOVED EVERY THING ABOUT THE PLACE FROM START TO FINISH . STAFF MORE LIKE FRIENDS , FOOD AND DRINK LOVELY AND WELL SERVED . FAUTLESS AND WILL CERTAINLY GO AGAIN

Feel a bit indifferent about this one. We stayed at an air bnb locally and the host recommended this pub. We booked ahead but when we arrived we weren’t sure to go into the restaurant or bar. After spending 5 minutes walking around trying to find a member of staff the chef eventually came out of the kitchen and told us to go to the bar. The food was really good. We had fish pie and fish and chips both really tasty. The house wine was £27 for the bottle which I think is crazy. Probs the most we have ever paid for house wine. The bar was crazy loud and everyone seemed so drunk (at 7pm) so couldn’t really have a drink in that area. Overall decent.

Lovely food - great atmosphere. Visited with a young baby and a dog and could not have been made to feel more welcome. Restaurant was busy so took us a while to find someone who could guide us to our table but staff were very accommodating and menus had plenty of choice for allergy- sufferers and difficult dietary requirements. Food was good pub food with plenty of choice - ciders, beers and wines were varied and plentiful. We visited at a very busy time of year and nothing was out of stock/sold out (wonderful after our experience at other venues)

On arrival it was very busy (a very good sign) we hadn’t booked but the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and helped us find a table. We had a lovely meal, beautiful cooked, wholesome and tasty. Just what we needed on a cold night

Great afternoon, place is spotless and well worth the trek out, both had pork sunday lunch both ham and beef options looking spot on to. All staff very pleasant beer was cracking and we will defo be back.

Beautiful ambience. The restaurant is very well laid out. Plenty of room to enjoy conversation without being able to hear everyone else's. The duck, fish and chips and fish pie were amazing as were the chips.(Only one small criticism was the steak and oxtail pie, which was not as well received). Unfortunately we couldn't sample the desserts as there was an electrical fault in the kitchen, but I'm sure they would have been as amazing as the main course. The waiting staff were so professional and really lovely. The Fleece was a real treat! Can't wait to visit again.

Nice food and atmosphere in this lovely pub. Wished there would’ve been a wider menu for both main menu and childrens menu but we still enjoyed the meal. Dogs are welcome which is a great bonus for us and they had high chairs and baby change facilities too for our baby.

The place we wanted to eat didn't have a chef at the moment, so the Fleece Inn was recommended. All I can say is, thank you, thank you. Old world pub restaurant, beams and an open fire with a smallish menu. I had the chicken breast, orzo, spinach and feta, a taste sensation with a moist chicken breast. Absolutely gorgeous. Partner had steak and ale pie, which was very good too. However he would have preferred his veggies a little softer. Staff great, very friendly. A little out of the way but would definitely recommend.

As always food is amazing here, it’s more expensive but you pay for what you get. Best burger and chips I’ve ever had, husband said his steak and ale pie was fantastic and the deserts are not your average pub just take it out the freezer deserts. Lovely, classy country pub and dog friendly.

We’d been here several times before but it’s always a good experience. The car park was full but the restaurant very quiet. The food was good as normal, with good beer and friendly service too

Lovely location ; staff very nice and friendly . Platter of bread olives , humous and oil. To start ….. Then Vegan bowl x2 ; Rigbye eye steak and a plough man’s - all very nice .

The Fleece is walking distance from my son's house. Love that it's dog friendly, has real fires, and flag floors. Dan never fails to disappoint. Good beer and great food. Wish we could move the place nearer to me!

Absolutely top notch quality food had the trout and cesar salad delicious cooked to perfection. The Eaton Mess was to die for. Highly recommended and exceptionally priced for this restauramt quality food. Staff friendly and attententive. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Sat in bar area as had our dog. Setting is beautiful, clean and comfortable. Attention to details such as Noble Isle products in the toilets. Beer very good and the Sunday dinner was, without exception, the best I have ever had. Every element was perfect. Prices very reasonable for the quality of ingredients.

What a beautiful place. Great and buzzing pub and restaurant plus you can stay the night! Highly recommended.

just been to The Fleece for lunch Gift voucher from our children for our 40th anniversary) The atmosphere was friendly and warm. The attention was lovely! enough but not invasive, The food was gorgeous, steak pie was delicious, a lovely visit a very enjoyable time.

Can't fault Dan, Natasha, and the team - they did us proud. Seventeen of us descended on the pub for an evening meal. Excellent food, great service, and all the foibles dealt with in a very happy manner. A brilliant evening - we really enjoyed ourselves.

Lovely warm friendly place with great food. Dogs genuinely welcomed and lovely walk by River Wyre. Good value and excellent stop when travelling north on M6. Will definitely return. The staff so welcoming.

Never fails to disappoint for Sunday lunch. I would advise booking as this place is sooooo popular and busy every time we come now - just proves it's great! Dogs allowed in certain dining areas. We only came two weeks ago with the family and decided to come again because the roast ham dinner was so delicious. Staff are so attentive and really helpful and the chef(s) churn out the best food and tasty veggies 🥰

Last Sat evening went for a meal at The Fleece, following recommendations from local people. However I must say I was very dissapointed: we arrived to a rowdy pub, nobody was available to show us where are table was. Although the staff were friendly everything...

Love the fact that the Fleece is so dog friendly. Had a delicious meal with my son and his wife. We were looked after by Eleni who was an absolute star. So good we booked another meal.

We had a great overnight stay at The Fleece Inn last week en route from Scotland to England . Holly, the manager, and her staff could not have been more helpful and welcoming and we had a really good time This roadside pub has been...

We went out for a drive and for lunch, came across The Fleece, so glad we did. Beautiful building inside and out, very clean. The menu had a good choice, my hubby had the lamb with warm feta and salad and I had the chicken...

We ate here early on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was almost full. The menu had several choices which, although not what you could call extensive, were very varied and all sounded delicious. I am sure everyone could find something they liked. Our steak...

The pub is very well run, and the food is beautifully presented and tasty. We opted for the vegan platter and it did not disappoint. Dogs are made very welcome both inside and in the garden.

We had dinner here on Friday and Saturday evening while on a fishing weekend nearby. Massive thank you to Holly who made such a fuss of our dog and to all the staff who looked after us so well . Nice inner courtyard for a...

12 of us (from different parts of the country) arrived for an early dinner. Our first Christmas get-together since 2019, so an important time for us. We were given a dining room to ourselves and were looked after so well. Amazing food. Brilliant service. Holly...

We stayed here back in the summer but I’ve only just got around to posting this review. I have to say the room was lovely, but we tend to book places based on the food as well, so it looked promising based on reviews and...

fantastic food, lovely atmosphere & lovely staff,what mote is there to say!!! been a few times before & was as good everytime

Arrived after a horrendous day's journey but welcomed and shown to a beautiful room. If I was on 'four in a bed' marks would be lost and price underpaid due to the short and curlies found in the bath coupled with the alarm going off...

Family visit (which can always be challenging) the Fleece has a large garden with children’s play area - allowing the time from ordering to eating to fly past. Really helpful staff, very attentive and very clean venue. The food was amazing - the starters won...

A lovely night away. Nice bar area and garden with great views. Room very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious. Will definitely stay here again.

Booked in here sun 27th as per guidelines for COVID-19 Met at door by lovely lady called holly We had our dog woody with us no problem at all Sat at a table and ordered drinks Then looked at menu but it was straight in...

The most delicious food with a really lovely waiting team. The wine was fine and a must for me was the salmon wellington and the calamari too.... thank you for making our last night of holidays extra special. We would not hesitate to return again.

Wide variety of Gluten free food and was delicious Friendly staff Car park a bit manic as some parking of car had not been done very well

We were staying locally and booked The Fleece Inn for an evening meal. Our meal was delicious and couldn't be faulted. For starters we had the black pudding scotch egg with homemade brown sauce, followed by the sea bass with salmon and asparagus risotto, for dessert we had triple chocolate brownie with triple choc ice cream...everything was polished off! The local ale was great too! Worth a visit!

The Fleece Inn was recommended to us by the owners of Green Bank Farmhouse B&B where we were staying. It was an excellent suggestion because we were so impressed. When we visited it had only been open for 3 days; not that we would have known that. The staff were welcoming and friendly (all wearing visors); the tables were all suitably set away from others. The pub had a great atmosphere and it was noticeable that it was well supported by local people which is always a very positive sign. We both had the steak and ale pie which was amazing. The pub also has a lovely garden area available including an area with a fire pit. If we are in the area again, we would definitely go back.

Delicious as always. Favourite pub. Never fails to impress!Always a warm welcome. Taken to lovely round table in the back and drinks brought to our table. Menus given and order taken promptly. Pub reasonably busy which was nice to see, especially as coronavirus seems to be scaring most people. The meals looked absolutely exquisite and tasted as good as they looked. I had the chicken breast, which was so moist, but keep forgetting to ask for my veg not to be al dente (my fault) so the beans were a bit too crispy for my liking, but that’s just me. Couldn’t eat it all as it was a very generous portion of chicken - much to my husband’s delight!!!! He had a scrumptious gammon which he always plumps for here as it never fails to impress. Mum had duck breast and ate every last morsel! I can’t stress enough how The Fleece have everything just right here and even welcome dogs in the bar area.

The food is well cooked and very tasty . The chef knows how to cook meat . The service is very good and the menu has a very good gluten free range. The pub has quality, efficiency, competence and care written all over it. What I also liked was it is very much the heart of the community too. There is a shop there too that sells paper , milk etc as well as fine wines . The locals sit in the bar by the open fire . Everyone is friendly. If Carlsberg did pubs , they would do the Fleece xx

What a great place super food not far from where we live very friendly pub, we will revisit very soon

Stayed the night and had a birthday meal with my wife. The food was excellent and the staff were super friendly. The rooms are really nice , clean and comfortable. This Inn was 10 out of 10 even the breakfast was brilliant. So will be going again, thanks very much for making my wife’s birthday a super day.

Popped in for a bar snack but ended up having starters and mains! Everything was outstanding- food and service.

I have eaten here a couple of times but years ago.We visited with friends and found The Fleece to be busy but still relaxed. A small number of ‘locals’ populated the bar and there was a great buzz about the dining area. The tables are well spaced allowing for sufficient privacy.The food came swiftly and to a good standard. We opted for small shared starters and then the four mains. Duck breast, Cajun Salmon, Steak & Ale pie and a Fish pie.All the dishes were good portions and well presented, all were piping hot too.Four empty dishes were returned, with compliments to the chef. A very good meal and the prices seemed average, I’d recommend a visit.There are plenty of options behind the bar and a good choice for everyone.I have no minus points for the Fleece and will return.

Out walking with my son (he's local to the area) and my dog. The draw of the open door of the Fleece was too good to pass by.Staff were very friendly, the real fire added atmosphere and the food was excellent.Spare rib starters were succulent and delicious, my duck breast main was pink and very, very good. Though we were full we could not resist the call of the dessert menu.

Just turned up at the Fleece inn. Had lunch, food was excellent well presented the staff was very helpful. A lovely atmosphere hoping to book a room in February 2020 based on what we have seen.

Although local we had not visited here before.I would say It was a bit disconcerting to arrive in an unlit car park and then find the hotel door off the car park was locked!Having found our way to the front (and apparently the only) entrance we were surprised to find the entrance and bar areas absolutely teaming with people (mainly men) so much so my wife and I had difficulty in pushing our way through to the dining area to meet our friends (we gathered later these were the local shooters seeking refreshment after working up a thirst killing off the local wildlife).The dining room we were shown was an intimate area able to accommodate maybe 20 diners and entirely fit for purpose and I understand there are several other dining areas. Considering the large numbers in the bar we were served with drinks very promptly and after a reasonable time our food orders were taken and the meals were served again within a resonable time. The waitresses were pleasant and attentive. The drinks were reasonably priced and comparable with other pubs in the area.As to the mains, these were chosen from a reasonably varied menu (no specials available midweek). We chose 3 fish pies, 1 steak pie, 1 battered fish and chips and 1 duck. Apparently the fish pies were chosen from past memories of excellence and those of us that had them confirmed these were as good as they recalled. My wife(fish and chips) declared the fish excellent,batter crisp and chips plump and just right ( I can confirm this as I ate just under half of hers due to the generous portion and her small appetite!) . My duck portion was generous and cooked to perfection and the accompanying mash and sauce well seasoned (although the brocolli was a little "al dente"). I had 4 scoops of icecream for my desert which turned out by a concensous of opinion to be the best choice for value for money to some of the alternatives which seemed to be a bit on the mean side considering portion size and price. Be warned! Overall an enjoyable experience and a visit is strongly recommended, however do bring a torch if you are visiting after dark!

Great! Location, Great Pub, Great Food, Great Menu, Great Service, Great Staff. I rarely say "Excellent". A proper Pub with great staff be it just for a pint and/food. Thank-you

Nice bar but annoyed to see bar staff playing and stroking customers dogs then not washing hands afterwards...?? needs to be addressed

Visited recently for Sunday lunch. I had rung and booked a table luckily as it turned out to be really busy. The service was really quick and we had barely started our drink when it arrived. I had roast lamb and my husband roast beef. The meal can be ordered as one, two or three courses. It was delicious and to me just had that 'little extra touch' ...... the flavours were lovely, the gravy especially good. Because the pub was so busy, it did seem a little noisy and some people were dressed for going out, others were in muddy wellies etc!

Wonderful roast dinners. I had half a roast chicken but off the bone which was totally delicious! I was a bit doubtful about ‘apricot and onion stuffing’ but it was very tasty. Kale was a bit al-dente so I should’ve asked for veg to be ‘done properly’ which is my fault. Husband had roast lamb and said it was delicious. Mum had roast beef with a huge Yorkshire pud (which my husband ended up receiving because she couldn’t manage it!).

We were staying as a family of nine plus dog in cottages nearby and had read a few reviews and I asked around so I rang up and booked in for Sunday lunch at 4pm!It is a beautiful pub/hotel..The decor is lovely and lots of rooms to wander in and out of..It even had a shop with everything in!We all had traditional Sunday roasts which were nice..Three courses £20 and the grandchildren had their own menu!There is a nice patio area outside too and small play area which the grandsons enjoyed!The staff were really friendly and the service was good!We returned again for an evening meal..I had gammon which was nice and hubby enjoyed his fish pie!Also a good selection of beers and wines!Our youngest grandson aged 7wanted to pop in every time we passed the front door!Very quickly place and extremely welcoming!Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again!

Our second visit ,friendly helpful staff ,food very high standard,room great .Happy to recommend to anyone. Only down side no evening meals available on Monday

Most of the food we had was very good , the squid was really well cooked and delicious. Fish pie was better than most places as it wasn't dry, but had plenty of sauce to go with the mashed potatoes.

We heard about this pub in a local magazine and it came highly recommended. We had a pleasant lunch. The burger came as two mini-burgers which were good. Nice interior and a good little village shop. The service was OK.

Evening meal was to a high standard and a great atmosphere. Service was good. Proper English food but to a bistro standard.

Whilst staying locally this village pub was recommended to us, we had a evening meal and used the bar. Food was very good and a large choice on the menu, bar was very friendly as was all the locals. Gets very busy so it is best to book prior to arrival.

Could not fault our Meals and the Beauty of the location, but felt slightly unwelcome, even after saying we would clear our table well before the next sitting. Lot of serious faces.

Meeting my mum halfway between where we live (Penrith and Chester), booked this place as it's just off the M6. Caught in a problem on the M6 so telephoned ahead and they were happy to hold the table for us. I had smoked salmon starter and meze platter main - both superb, especially the dahl. Mum had the fish platter which she loved. Shared a delicious lemon pudding and the coffee was great. Really nice atmosphere and couldn't fault the food. Reasonable on price too. Can't wait to go back!

It was about a year ago I last visited here and it seems to have gained in popularity.

We had a lovely long weekend here, the inn is lovely modern but still maintains its character, it’s lovelyband clean, the sheets smell of fresh washing, the staff are lovely and although the restaurant seems busy I really did not like the food - chips warmed up and not for very long, bacon at breakfast tasted of kippers and the blue cheese sauce was thin and watery and didn’t taste of cheese!

Food that we ate was very nice but menu never alters, little thought for vegetarians. The Fleece is a wonderful pub & has the potential to be so much more inventive with its menus.

Had a very tasty Sunday Lunch today at the Fleece Inn. The food was excellent and the service was delightful - young people who seemed to really enjoy their work. The little shop (and I mean little) is quaint and has an eclectic range of goods. We will be back..thank you.

Notable for great food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. This pub has been very well, sensitively developed by the independent owners as it is not part of a national chain. As an upmarket country pub for food matches the ambiance.

Relaxing pub with great atmosphere. Food was excellent and all staff really attentive. A lovely way to finish our weekend. Thanks.

Had tea en route home from the Lakes. Superb lamb dinner. Always really busy here. Staff friendly as always and make you feel welcome.

Very nice atmosphere in very pleasant pub. Good selection on menu ,I had the lamb and mashed potato a good helping of lamb and very succulent the fish pie is excellent followed with very tasty sweet,the service is also excellent

My husband and I stayed here for one night on our way to the Lake District. We couldn’t fault the staff, food and room all superb. There is also a small community shop which is well equipped and you can also buy the Shower gel, body lotion and shampoo used in the rooms at a very reasonable price. There are cosy seating areas and various areas to eat. Would highly recommend The Fleece Inn

Our first visit to the Fleece and we were not disappointed. 2 course lunch menu great value and we all ended up having a dessert as well. Quite busy even for a Thursday so glad we pre-booked. Very relaxed atmosphere and excellent friendly service throughout. It’s obvious a lot of hard work has gone into upgrading this old traditional building which added to the whole experience. There’s even a small shop inside selling local produce !!

After a day walking in the cold November air we called at The Fleece at 5.30pm to find the car park almost full and the bar very busy. We were looking for a meal and were pleased there was availability despite not booking ahead. We had a very good meal, large portions that satisfied even a couple of very hungry teenagers. Classic Inn Burger, Meat Platter and Slow Roasted Belly Pork from the specials were our choices from a wide ranging menu. A choice of 4 real ales and plenty of soft drinks were available in the well stocked bar. That a bar is so busy at 5.30pm on a weekday speaks for itself. Local people clearly love it, as we did too. I look forward to returning to the Fleece when we are next in the area.

Went to the fleece inn as staying locally and didn't want to venture too far. Starters arrived quickly. But could of been served a lot hotter as only luke warm at best. Main courses left a lot to be desired, the prices didn't reflect the portion sizes or quality for that matter. Plenty of staff milling about but even basic customer service not attained. Think for a first visit to the fleece inn was very lack lustre. May give it ago again if in the area. But may well try somewhere else locally.

We visited The Fleece on a very busy early evening to try the Sunday Menu. We were very impressed with the choice of meals, the presentation, the quick service and quality of the food. Will certainly visit again and will definitely recommend.

Been here 3 times now 1st time was a party of 6, second time was family & 3 third was in a couple. Every time was excellent good food good service & friendly staff. Does get busy booking would be advisable.

Really lovely country pub. Nice buzzy atmosphere, good beer, great beer garden, good wine and consistently good food.

The menu is very good with some unusual choices. Comfortable accommodation with very good service. Avoided Saturday evenings as rather busy.

Went here for the first time & loved it bar staff friendly. Extensive menu & very good gluten free menu. Everybody loved the food 3 starters 6 mains & 3 sweets + 12 drinks £163 good value. Food is good quality & cooked well will certainly be going back. I would advise booking. Thank you for a wonderful night

Had two course special. Excellent value for money and the dessert was to die for. Will visit again. Staff were friendly and very helpful, lovely place, immaculately clean.

It was sooo difficult to choose, but everything we picked was excellent! The beef and ale pie was big. I loved the fish platter.

Stayed again at the Fleece Inn en route home to Scotland. Never fails to disappoint. Exceptionally clean rooms. Food wonderful. Staff really helpful, especially Ewan who arranged sandwiches and coffee for us when we arrived. Will certainly continue to stay at this wonderful Inn whenever we are in the area.

We live very close to the Fleece Inn and visit often, the food is gorgeous, always lots of scrumptious specials to try and staff are helpful with recommendations.

I put my review of the restaurant on the hotels page by mistake but suffice to say food and service were excellent during a recent visit. £36 bill for 2 x 2 courses, a large wine and bottle of cider. Service was great and menu interesting. I’ll definitely revisit. Great to find a pub with home cooked food in a class of its own...

Had Sunday Lunch here last week-end. Nice decor and good food, though some members of staff should, and could have been more welcoming. Some customer service and smiling training required me thinks!

Stayed here for 3 nights with friends.

Came here with friends, 4 of us. Slightly disappointed with the meal to be honest, my partner and myself choose the baked cod from the specials menu, fairly bland really, the cod was well cooked, but the veg was nothing special and the plate was swimming in some kind of water based sauce, wasn't too good as it flooded the plate. Our friends choose different meals, they seemed okay though. We all choose a pudding, these were fine.

Called in here før lunch. Welcoming staff.There was an excellent choice of ales. They were busy but we were soon seated at a table The menu was standard pub food, The food was well prepared and served. Good value.

Showed up Saturday afternoon to an empty pub with a few people at the bar. Completely ignored by the staff we sat down and looked at menu we took ourselves. When member of staff bothered to show up it was only to tell us all tables are booked (No reserved sign on tables) and we can only eat outside. So off we go outside to beer garden just to see all tables taken. Left the place. Terrible service and won't be coming back.

Eaten here a couple of times now. Both times, the service has been excellent. Everyone really friendly and helpful.

The pub is very nice and cosy with friendly staff. We visited on a weekday, and the pub was very quiet, but we waited nearly 40 minutes from ordering to be served.

We booked a table for lunch @ 1pm for Easter Sunday and glad we did as the pub soon filled up. There was a lovely log fire in the bar area which was very welcoming as you walk in. Even though the staff were very busy they were attentive and acknowledged your arrival and we were soon served at the bar and taken to our table which was a lovely table for 2 near another log fire which gave it a very cosy setting. The Fleece has been very nicely refurbished to a high standard making it a pleasure to visit.

Strange but true, turned up, lots of empty tables but all reserved and not available. Couldn't eat at the bar. Was offered the Menu to read, but not to order from. Urgh, no thanks.

Fantastic restaurant and B&B.; Log fires inside and out. Good choice off beers or coffees. Carpark, children's play area. Eat out or in. Dogs welcome. Great location for walks too.

On a short break and staying locally 4 of us dined here on Saturday 3rd March.

Effectively The Fleece is our local, but I recommend it as a place to eat and stay to anyone who will listen to me, and I've never heard of anyone who has been disappointed when they've taken my advice. Although I've not stayed there, I have friends who have, One described the bed as "like sleeping on a cloud" and will be back as soon as he can. Food is always great with a good choice, even for veggies like me. Excellent selection of wines, spirits and beers, and a fantastic village shop too. It has been transformed over the past few years and is now a real destination pub. (I once gave it a very poor review based on previous management and regime around 8 years ago). Worth a trip if you're ever in the area, there are some lovely walks to be had locally too.

Just returned from a lovely meal at the fleece with my wife and friends and our dog Nevis. The bar...