The Gaskell Arms Hotel in Shropshire

We have eaten here often but today’s meals were exceptional. Hubby had the sea trout with mashed potato and vegetables. My steak was as tender as could be and the mushrooms were particularly tasty as was the peppercorn sauce.

Really enjoyed our couple of nights stay, our room was spotlessly clean as was the rest of the hotel, the staff were really helpfull, friendly and polite, the food was excelent and the ale was kept very well, also the no dogs inside was a very welcome policy, we will most deffinately go back.

We had originally planned to be based in Much Wenlock for 2 weeks but changed our base to Ironbridge instead. We visited for a day and thoroughly enjoyed the village. The Gaskell Arms is a dog-friendly pub, so we decided to stop here for some lunch before exploring the village

On a grey wet Sunday we were excited to have our first roast of the season and this really didn’t disappoint. We were allowed to sit in the bar area as we had our dig with us. The food was plentiful and really well presented. We wound have included a photo but we devoured too quickly. Staff were all really friendly

Wow, all I can say is the Sunday dinner is absolutely beautiful. The service is brilliant, all the staff are so lovely. Thank you all from a very hungry couple who could not even have a pudding we was so full. I would definitely go again. (We hadn't booked just popped in on a Sunday at 18:00)

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! Having tried to book two rooms online and the site crashing, I rang the hotel myself. I spoke to Maxine and booked a twin and a double room. I asked for an email to be sent to me as confirmation. It didn't arrive. I rang again (twice) and asked for confirmation. I was assured my booking had been made, it was on 'the system' and I'd be sent an email. It didn't arrive. How long does it take to send an email? On arrival at the hotel, I and my family were greeted with the news that there was only the twin room booked in my name - no double room - and they were fully booked, so that left two of us, 130 miles away from home and nowhere to sleep for the night. The receptionist did her best to resolve the issue and a round of drinks was offered to us. The next shocker was a barman who didn't know how to mix a Bloody Mary. Maxine, the owner, eventually put in an appearance and was adamant that she hadn't had a conversation with me and hadn't taken my booking. When I asked her how I knew her name (I'd never met her before) her reaction was to shrug her shoulders and walk away. She couldn't have cared less. I was told by more than one local that the hotel is for sale. Whoever buys it will have their work cut out, building their trade up, because Maxine is doing a fine job of killing it!

Again a wonderful lunch. My husband had the special sea trout while I opted for the seafood platter. Excellent. Fabulous staff and such a friendly atmosphere.

Our waitress Laura was incredible, she was lovely! Friendly, chatty and really went above and beyond to make sure our experience was amazing, she’s a real credit to the team. Food was gorgeous, can’t fault! Will definitely be returning

Stayed with my brother - hiking in the area - nice friendly pub with great Sunday evening meals and breakfast. We were put up in the coach house.

From the moment we arrived we were well looked after and made to feel welcome. We informed the staff that the reason for our visit was to surprise a family member for his 80th birthday and it became clear that the staff were willing to go above and beyond to help make the weekend enjoyable. All aspects of our stay were outstanding - from our clean and comfortable room to the fantastic food, from a good selection of drinks from the bar to the helpful and courteous staff - nothing was too much trouble. We are already planning our next visit to Much Wenlock and wouldn’t hesitate to book the Gaskell Arms again!

Excellent Mother’s Day lunch.Beautiful table decorations and small gift. Beautiful food and wonderful service. A brilliant lunch on a special day.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Beautiful homemade mushroom soup and lovely baked cod and roast beef. Excellent food and service as always.

What a fabulous festive menu. 7 of us dinned and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Given that the restaurant and bar area were fully booked you would not have been aware as we experienced excellent service and food, Absolutley excellent . Cannot fault anything .👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍 well done everyone .

We visit Much Wenlock most weeks. The Priory Christmas craft shop was on and we brought our friends along for the day. What a lovely late lunch we had at Gaskell Arms. A cozy, friendly restaurant. The staff so attentive and kind. Our food was hot and delicious. Staff topping up our teapot. Wonderful atmosphere and a warm fire to make it comfy. Locals coming and going after a friendly pint or too. We finished our meal and sat contented in conversation. Never made to feel we had to leave. We will most definitely come back. Many thanks to everyone

We came here on a Sunday evening for dinner. The food was ok, nothing special but not bad either. The gentleman behind the bar and the waitress who served us were very pleasant, and the chef took the time to ask us if everything was ok with our meal, which is always nice. Altogether, a nice experience.However, after we had paid, my friend politely enquired about the original of one of the other waitress's accents. The exchange went as follows: My friend: "Where's your accent from?" Waitress: "Europe" My friend: "Oh, Eastern Europe?" Waitress: "Where I'm from, it is considered rude to ask this question." Me: "Oh, where we're from it's called the art of conversation." Waitress: "You've already paid, so you won't be getting a discount, so there's no need to try to be nice." Wow. Someone needs to either fire this waitress or at the very least give her some training in customer services. Rude and impolite, disrespectful and simply inappropriate. The other good staff looked totally baffled by her attitude, and probably slightly embarrassed. As a local, I often visit The Gaskell with friends, but this will be the last visit. We were considering having our weekly sports club evening drinks here, and even our club Christmas dinner. I have also recommended this place to many of my guests. Needless to say, none of these will be happening now. The attitude of this waitress has lost this place a lot of future income.

Best meal for 11 of us today. Waitress was top notch, delicious food. Will be back! The pork fillet was easily the best I've ever had anywhere!

Came here with family for a catch up over some lunch. The staff were lovely and I could not fault them. The food was nice, the place however needs modernising quite a bit as the environment and atmosphere does not match.

Lovely place to sit and relax in an authentic pub with staff that are friendly and helpful. A favourite with other family members we visited for first time. All enjoyed our time here and the food we all had.

We stayed for 2 nights at this traditional friendly hotel located on the edge of the lovely small town of Much Wenlock. Our room wasn’t the largest but was comfortable and had a separate seating area with tea/coffee making facilities. The shower functioned well and the beds were comfortable. Although located above the restaurant/bar, we had no issues with noise. Breakfasts were very good and the one dinner we had was enjoyable too. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would certainly stay here again if revisiting beautiful Shropshire.

Cannot fault the quality of the food. Lovely menu with plenty of variety. The pastry chef is amazing and the almond tart is to die for.

Just lovely! having a hard time of late, myself and my husband took a little trip to beautiful much wenlock, it made my bank holiday , we had lunch outside in the sunshine, the lovely staff look after you and nothing is too much trouble - food was just perfect - we will be back, thank you 😍

Our walking group (17) used this venue for their lunch. Excellent service together with a menu that include a wide range of "light bites". Our group have, in twenty years +, have visited a lot of lunch venues and this one comes well at the top.

Always a welcoming atmosphere at The Gaskell Arms, love the cosy feel. The restaurant has a super ambience with an open fire and traditional feel and Christmas decorations.

I booked into the Gaskell after having to leave my home due to a fire. I was really low and still a bit in shock However from the moment I phoned and spoke to Danielle to ask if they had a place for me where I could work as well as sleep I began to feel better as she couldn’t have been any more helpful . The day I walked into the beautiful Coach House I exhaled and started to think things were getting better and I quickly felt warm and welcome and cared for and lucky . Every single member of staff are a delight from Jean who cooked my breakfast every morning to Rob and Alfie who bought me my meals each night and helped me get my computer and work equipment set up in the kitchen diner. Also Charlotte who takes such pride in keeping the Gaskell clean started my day each morning with her lovely smile and pleasant manor as she cleaned as I walked into breakfast I would like to give the biggest thank you to all of them that made a very difficult time for me a pleasure. I would give 10/10 for everything xxx The food was really lovely with sa lot of choices of starter, mains and puddings. The chef Robin came to see me to make sure I had plenty of choices as my stay increased until I could go home The food couldn’t have been better

I stayed here for 5 days with my 97 year old mother. From start to finish it was an absolute delight. The staff were tremendous and always went above and beyond. The food is excellent and I would recommend the sea trout. A huge thank you to you all. Liz x

No atmosphere, the entire place is bland and forgettable and the food was worse. It’s like it is stuck in a time warp, very disappointing. Three staff attended me but not one asked how the food was…which is why the feedback is here! Even when I paid I wasn’t asked if everything had been good! I had a tuna steak salad for main which I was really happy to see on the menu, I asked it it could be cooked on the rare side. It was awful. Drenched in oil, no seasoning, everything thrown in (possibly leftovers from Sundays lunch menu I’m guessing as it was Monday) the tuna itself was dry and unappetising, just awful. There were even the end cuts of lettuce which I’ve only ever seen in food waste. Foolishly I continued and ordered a dessert, I was concerned because they all sounded homemade which after experiencing the disaster of a salad was alarming. I had a microwaved drab and disappointing upside down cake with custard on the side in a pot with no handle….burn alert. I had two coffees, both served in tea pots?? One was a little thin, the other was like espresso, so on the plus side there’s no consistency, they may do better when you try them.

Travelling from the Cotswolds to Shropshire we stopped off here to have lunch, on arrival we were made to feel most welcome with first class service, we sat outside in the beautiful well-kept garden and ordered from the ‘special menu board’ Lamb shank which was absolutely delicious I have to say. Laura who I believe has worked there for many years is an invaluable asset to the place, she welcomed us on arrival and made sure she said goodbye to us when we left. Would we go again, yes most definitely !

We were a group of ten. Try not to break your neck on all the steps. Nice atmosphere. All our mains were superb and sensibly priced. The desserts were £7-50 including a very ordinary crumble and custard. A bit startled when last orders were called at 2130. Service was delightful and efficient.

Booked a table for three to treat a very dear friend. Lovely room, table, ambiance. Had an incredible 3 course lunch. Everything was excellent, as were the staff and service. We treat ourselves to a meal here on the first Thursday of the month and...

Went for a light lunch yesterday, it was very late, just managed to get order in as kitchen was closing. Still we were served a lovely fresh meal. But the best thing was the bubbly, friendly and helpful barmaid Victoria who made us feel very...

Had a fabulous lunch at this very lovely hotel. Hubby had the cod loin whilst I had a steak. Fabulous service and excellent food. You really cannot fault the service and food. It’s a 22 mile journey to get there but we have now decided...

Food at best could be described as a school dinner Plenty of over cooked vegetables, pre sliced meat. Friendly staff, but without a clue and unprofessional. Over £7 for dessert was an insult, dreadful cheesecake and some soggy Bakewell tart This place is best avoided

I was meeting a friend in Much Wenlock as it’s half way between where we both live. As it was a Sunday not many places were open but we saw that the Gaskell Arms Hotel had lights on and was open so we went in...

Exceptional service and great food, Laura was very welcoming and made us feel right at home, you’re very lucky to have her as part of your team, she makes such a difference. Lovely lunch in the garden and a nice selection of drinks.

I cannot fault the beer garden, the food or the quality of the ale, having drunk here a few times. Went today and was literally ignored. Told at the bar to wait for table service, waitress merely looked at us and walked off. We left...

Due to restrictions we had to eat outside in the beer garden. Fortunately it was a sunny day. The area is quite sheltered so that helped. The tables are all on grass so would be muddy if it had rained. There were a few tables...

Service was very good - food even better Shropshire lamb rump slow cooked in red wine - knife wasn't needed - so tender and tasty! All fresh vegetables too. Would gladly recommend.

A family treat, and it was lovely. We arrived early enough for a drink before entering the restaurant, that in itself was nice, great welcome and friendly service, we were shown to our table and the treat continued,great service and wonderful food, loads on the...

Although lockdown somewhat lifted there were not many restaurants open in the town. Very pleased with our choice. Tasty options, I had salmon and my partner had a chicken dish. Both served with fresh veg. Would recommend!

Arrived after 2.30 and checked if we could eat. We were made very welcome and the menu was extensive and very exciting. We both had an exceptional meal. The wine and service was perfect. It may be a further 5 miles from our intended destination...

What a wonderful dining experience! I booked a table for 7 people to dine at 12:30 but gave no more detail than that. It was actually for a family gathering to celebrate my sister’s 60th birthday. Two of our party arrived early (as surprise guests)...

Lunch time food was just what we ordered. Plenty of facilities here,bar with very pleasant and helpful staff,nothing was too much trouble. A very short walk into Much Wenlock centre ,this place goes back a long way with good restaurants and a small market ,there...

We had been past this pub many times and only visited because our favourite place had temporarily closed down. We have now been on several occasions and have never been disappointed. It is not a cheap place but the food is hot, well presented and...

Called here for an evening meal. Hadn’t booked but made very welcome. Food and service were first class. The hotel was beautiful, fresh, clean and well maintained. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Asked to see the bedrooms with a view to staying next year. The manageress very happy to do this and we will be staying in those lovely rooms.

The place feels like a step back in time. A former coaching Inn. Very relaxing friendly staff. Delicious food of generous proportion. Use local farmers meats n produce veg ect and one can taste the difference We are regular patrons.

We stayed one night en route to Cumbria. We had an outside cottage where we were able to bring the dog into the cottage. We were the only people in the dining room for supper which was delicious. There were more people for breakfast. The staff were very friendly.

Very good place to eat. The food and service was excellent. We had a look at 3 rooms which were beautifully decorated and spotless . If we visit Much Wenlock in the future we would love to stay there and would definitely eat there.

We would definitely eat at this restraunt again - the food was hot, well cooked and presented and good portions

We are staying here for a family wedding and every thing has been perfect all the staff are so friendly nothing is to much trouble.The full English breakfast is one of the best I have had and the room has every thing you could ask for xxx

Searching the different menus of pubs in Much Wenlock, we decided that the Gaskell Arms met the needs of me and my wife.

Visiting Shropshire and stopped for lunch. Friendly staff. Ordered Sunday lunches and would recommend the beef lunch. Nice local atmosphere.

We visited whilst on holiday, the outdoor area was beautiful in the sunshine for a relaxing drink, can’t comment on the food however as we didn’t eat here.

As a local who frequents The Gaskell Arms , and usually have a good meal we were hugely disappointed this evening, the homemade steak pie and cottage were good home cooked fare. On the specials board was a duck breast in pineapple and brandy jus. It arrived was tough, tasteless and with very limited jus. At a guess it had been microwaved, It was inedible. We sent it back, as it was £15. To the staffs credit, they accepted this, replaced it with fish and chips which was good. Chips were cheap frozen ones - and veg uninspiring. May need to up its game.

The family and I popped in for lunch on a Sunday, the menu had about 6 choices on including a vegetarian choice. This is enough as the quality of the food was really good and the portion size was great. The service was really good and my wife and kids said the puddings were great too.

Stopped for dinner and sat in the bar area. Traditional country pub with a decent menu of pub fare and a varied specials board. £48 for 1 sharer platter starter, 2 mains (steak and fish special) and 2 drinks. Food was well prepared and presented. Staff attentive but not intrusive. Landlady helpful and welcoming.

A series a interconnected rooms and a great beer garden. Not disabled friendly (steps everywhere), but our disabled host loves it so much he goes regularly. Terrific atmosphere. Very friendly service. Fantastic beer and wine at reasonable prices. The food was mostly stunning except for a totally tasteless piece of plaice. We loved it! But may not be to everyone's taste.

We were very impressed with the hosptiality of the staff behind the bar at the end of bank holiday weekend. Two of us went for the steak and ale pie and were impressed with the amount of meat in it and I particularly liked the chips. A good range of vegatbles with the pie too.

My husband & I along with my daughter & son-in-law had lunch at the above establishment. The food was superb, as was the service (as always). I would recommend the Gaskell Arms to anyone wishing a god meal with friendly service to eat here.

Wonderful personalised service from the staff - very welcoming. The food was delicious. I had the best Chicken in Stilton Sauce that I have ever had! Lovely restaurant, will definitely be a returning customer.

Came here while staying in Much Wenlock, lovely meal, great staff chef Robin and waiter Jason were particularly helpful. Had starter of the Gaskell platter and garlic bread, mains were fish and chips (really large portion size) and the hake special (hake with mussels and prawns in cream and dill sauce) all of which was super tasty and well cooked, would recommend and will return when back in the area.

After a walk along Wenlock Edge called in for lunch. A small cosy bar served great beer, and good food. Service was prompt and friendly. A good portion of fish and chips for me and a mushroom pasta dish for my wife filled us both up. All freshly home cooked. No gripes at all. Just what was wanted.

My wife and I have just had two great days staying at the Gaskell Hotel. The staff were really nice, the room was nice and comfy and the food was outstanding. We would recommend this place to anyone. We will be going back again in the future. Ideal location for visiting Telford and Ironbridge.

Staff member who served us very pleasant. Food very good with plenty of choice from menu and specials board. Recommend the Broccoli and apple soup. Not too expensive as sensibly priced.

Top grade beer on hand pull,food was top notch we really enjoyed the whole experience and not too expensive to boot, give it a try when in much wenlock

Excellent, very good value and service, professional and friendly staff excellent food, comfortable beds and beautiful gardens

Four of us had dinner. Great evening. Our waiter/waitress were both very professional and efficient. The food was very good, I had a salmon dish which was presented well and very tasty. There was a good serving of vegetables. If I am in the area again I would definitely return.

Had a reasonable steak and ale pie with chips and veg, but my wife's fish and chips meal did look good with large flakes of fish. A good garden area to sit outside.

Good value Sunday lunch - 1 course £12.50, 2 courses £16.50 and 3 courses £19.50. Food was good traditional roasts with nice starters & puddings. Staff friendly and you could sit in dining room, bar or outside. Old inn with trad décor but welcoming with good beer.

Only pub in Much Wenlock with a nice beer garden £6.25 seems dear for a pint and a half of lager but hey ho

Only pub in Much Wenlock with a nice beer garden £6.25 seems dear for a pint and a half of lager but hey ho

We ate here one evening during our family weekend break. We found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming. The food was exceptionally good. My only criticism would be the lack of service once sat at the table (we had to keep heading up to bar to get our own drinks rather than table service). Overall, this was a great venue to eat at and I would recommend it.

We stopped here for lunch on the way home from Chester recently. I had the salmon and prawns in a creamy pasta and my partner had the sausage and onion toasted sandwich. My dinner was delightful to say the least and would travel a distance just this. The toasted sandwich got high marks also as the sausages were of a high quality. All was well priced and the garden outside was beautiful and was being tended to when we were there. The staff were both polite and friendly and made us feel welcome. I can’t comment on the rooms as we did not stay but I would be tempted to call again based on the food and the location alone. Worth a visit folks.

Nice lawned beer garden , very odd barman on duty when I visited , worth the trip to see him 😜, although he couldn’t tell me why there martini bianco was urine coloured

Visited The Gaskell with my wife Sat. 14th April. She had the “Hereford pork and pear pie”.......bland with over-cooked chips, I had the 10 oz gammon which was overall cooked to hardness even crisp at the edges, with eggs so over cooked I would say the chef needs to learn how to cook them. Certainly not good value for money. So sad, first time out with my wife in a while that ends with her asking me to remind her not to eat here again.

We decided to eat here after a local in another pub down the road told us that The Gaskell served the best beer in town. Not sure how accurate this fact is but we were not disappointed by his recommendation. We received a warm welcome on arrival, and enjoyed a couple of pre-dinner drinks. The bar where we ate was quite busy but there is a separate restaurant area if you prefer. There is a good selection on the menu and also some specials. I had the fidget pie (pork and apple) served with chips and fresh veg. My wife had the ceasar salad, which was really nicely presented with plenty of marinated anchovies. The chef came into the bar as we were finishing our meal so we were able to tell him how much we enjoyed our food. The Gaskell is on the edge of town at the end of the high street. We'll worth the walk. Good value food and well kept beer served by friendly staff. Perfect.

Stopped here en route to our daughter’s for Christmasafter a 2 hour drive. Glad to have a break. There was a good happy atmosphere on entering as there seemed to be a Christmas party in the bar. The bars have a cosy olde worlde feel with timber beams and a central log fire that heats both sides of the lounge bar. We looked at the lunch specials, several of which looked inviting , and both decided on the local meal of Fidgetty Pie. We had never heard of this but it turned out to be very nice, chunks of pork slow cooked in cider and cream sauce topped with a short crust pastry top and served with chips or new potatoes and mixed vegetables of carrots, cauliflower and broccoli. Very comforting and filling. Service was very good too. There is also a large separate restaurant that looked very smart and well appointed but I’m not sure if it is always used at lunchtimes. We continued on our way well fortified. A good stop in an interesting little town.

We had booked but being the first Saturday in January it was very quiet so we opted to eat in the bar.

We have just had THE MOST AMAZING time at the Gaskell Arms for NYE. The food was stunning, the hotel room was wonderful but what made it so special was the atmosphere provided by the owners and the locals - the local choir plus accordion provided us with a wonderful party atmosphere to bring 2017 to an end and usher in 2018. So great was the night that we are planning our next NYE at the hotel!

Visited with family, ordered chips, they were lovely but also ordered a jug of orange and jug of black current squash, £3.00 per jug, which we thought was a little expensive especially as the squash was really poor!!!

We had been recommended this pub for lunch by a friend. We come from Merseyside and Cheshire and were not familiar with the area. We booked for 8 people and the staff were very friendly and efficient. We all loved our meals and we said we would definitely go there again.

Great place to relax and enjoy good food . Polite all round staff make you welcome at every point of.visit prices are reflective of the quality of prouduce you receive brilliant in the winter with the lovely fire in lounge area

Lovely friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Food was tasty for good pub grub, vegetables were a little random but obviously a standard fare for all meals, I had poached salmon with new potatoes which was lovely, but veg was swede, cabbage and cauliflower. The only negative was the wait for the food, 40 minutes, good jobs we can talk between ourselves.

This was one of the most unpleasant dining experiences I've ever had because the attitude of the staff left a terrible taste in my mouth.

We decided to travel over from Wolverhampton with friends for sunday lunch four of us in total. Rang in the morning to make our reservation. Having arrived we were shown to the impressive dining room and our table. Having checked the sunday lunch menu we placed our order with the pleasant friendly staff. The three courses were first rate fresh veg and everything piping hot.

We were travelling home after a long day out & stopped here for evening meal.

We ate in the restaurant having been advised to book because they were v busy. Unless Much Wenlockians eat very late in the evening I don't think booking was essential. However the menu is appealing (chicken with chorizo, salmon with cray fish) as well as fish and chips and other pub staples. The chef was cheerful and very accommodating over gluten free requirements. There is a short but ok wine list. Service was fine and prompt but a little bit haphazard (getting water and water glasses at the same time seemed tricky for example) and there are only cheap paper napkins which I personally don't like. The decor in the dining room is very old fashioned, which I guess could be seen as quaint and after all doesn't detract from the quality of the food which was all well cooked and tasted excellent. I would definitely come back if I was in the area again.

My wife and I stayed for a week while I went gliding on the Mynd. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to look after us. Jean, the breakfast queen, ensured that breakfasts were freshly cooked to order and the coffee kept coming. Dinner was a delight, local food well cooked. All in all a great stay!

Nos sentamos a comer, ya teníamos nuestros perros con nosotros, es un bonito jardín bien cuidado y un montón de espacio, la comida era deliciosa y el pescado y patatas fritas en particular eran enormes! Notamos un ambiente agradable en el interior. Pero, como siempre, es el personal y el servicio que hacen toda la diferencia y la señora de detrás de la barra era muy eficiente y agradable, no tengo ninguna duda de que volveremos pronto.

Visitamos este hotel para la reactivación" servicio funeral. El personal era excelente, profesional y eficiente. La comida estaba muy bien presentada, con todos los presentes comentando sobre lo bien que estaba. Que nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos.

Una cálida bienvenida a este encantador pub. También teníamos una habitación grande con un gran baño espacioso, totalmente equipado con artículos de tocador gratuitos, menaje para preparar té y café y galletas en la habitación. Tuvimos una excelente comida allí en la noche y conocimos a algunos de los lugareños que eran absolutamente encantador. El desayuno era bueno y servido por una encantadora señora que nos cuidaron muy bien. Sin duda nos alojaríamos aquí de nuevo.

Situado en la carretera principal que sería equivocado que este es solo un hotel, ofrecen comidas de bar. Agradable y acogedora, con personal amable este es limpio y acogedor. Un montón de vigas tradicionales y adornos poco común. La comida era cara, pero de ahí media resultado abundante, sabroso y bien presentado. No esperar mucho tiempo para la comida. Amplio aparcamiento. Sidra descarado con jamón, medio huevo y patatas fritas, así bien necesario, así días felices.

We had heard such good things about the Gaskell arms.My partner and we found the hotel to be exceptionally nice to stay in, the staff were lovely, our dinner extremely pleasant and the breakfast was brilliant. The room was very tastefully furnished and we both liked the fact that a tea pot was provided, which is a lovely touch. Unfortunately, as the evening progressed the smell of damp in the room became exceptionally strong, so much so the it kept my partner, who is asthmatic, awake during the night for a least 3 hours. We originally thought that the damp smell was only coming from the bathroom which it probably was, but in the morning we did notice a fair amount of mildew on the wall under the bay window.This, as you can imagine, spoiled what otherwise would have been an ideal stay, something that we both had really been looking forward to.My letter of complaint and follow up email went unanswered so customer care does not seem to be a matter of concern.

Comfortable hotel. Despite being on the main road and at a busy junction the hotel is quite quiet and is certainly comfortable. The meals and breakfast are very acceptable.

I ate here, the George and the Talbot over this week. I also stayed in rooms here. I'd rate the rooms about 3 star and food at 4 star. Because the room is more towards a 2 than a 3 the average score is 3.I had fish and chips. It was very good. The eating area was bisected by a huge fireplace. On both sides the tables are a bit squashed together and it can get a bit warm if you sit too near the fire. Choice of real ales was good. Prices for food a bit more expensive than the other two places.Room: very respectable price. They were clean, comfortable and warm. However, the decor was a bit old fashioned, the telly reception wasn't good enough, tv very small and kept losing signal or sound. Water from cold tap in bathroom very chlorinated and when I tried to make cups of tea with it they were disgusting. Also UHT milk pots were off. I opened one on the first night and it smelled of stagnant cheese. I opened the other 5 and they were the same.Luckily, there's a garage opposite where you can buy bottled water and milk.Bathroom looks like it is quite newly decorated and very smart and spotlessly clean. Breakfast doesn't have that much choice but is acceptable; orange and grapefruit juice, tea and coffee, about 3 cereals, toast, bananas, yogurt, cooked breakfast. I wouldn't NOT stay here again but I wouldn't feel compelled to unquestioningly come back here without seeing what else was around.

A calm and warm atmosphere filtered up from the floors, through the walls and from around the old beamed bar area. I knew this was going to be special.A beautifully presented restaurant was waiting for us, all tables fully laid out to receive hungry guests. We had it all to ourselves, professional waitress with a warm smile.A fantastic menu of good local produce, the food was hot and fresh. The gammon was so tasty, I never wanted it to end.The chef came out to talk to us, we heard about fidget pie and all the local produce that he insists on using.AN ABSOLUTE DELGHT, perfect local food that hasn't clocked up any air miles, keeping the local community in business.

I have reviewed The Gaskill Arms before. We returned once again in December.I can't praise this place enough! The food quality can be relied upon. The young lady who served us (10 in our party), knows what she is doing and looked after us perfectly. Well done Gaskill Arms - we will be back!

Sunday lunch for two. We have visited a few times now over the last few months. Consistently good food and service. Always freshly prepared joints with gravy jug and side dish of vegetables. Lovely.

my name is Gaskell so my stay was a bit biased, but it really is a special place. The food is good and the staff freindly

Friendly staff, good food match by good service by friendly staff. Nice garden area for a luch time meal.

My girlfriend and I popped in on spec to eat at approx 8pm. It was about half full and we picked a table within the lounge area which had a nice cosy clean feel to it. The food was excellent, the service prompt without feeling hurried and was outstanding throughout the whole meal. I was going to opt for cream on the dessert rather than ice cream as I have sensitive teeth. My dessert wouldn't have complimented cream so I went with the ice cream. When it arrived, the waitress informed me they'd taken the chill off the ice cream slightly for me, just enough but not to melting point. It was perfect and a perfect example of how the whole staff carried an attentive caring attitude towards the customers.Definitely would return.