The Plough Inn in South Lakeland

Lovely atmosphere and great food..... and it's dog friendly!

Absolutely phenomenal. Me and my family got together for an early christmas here and we all pre-ordered off a pre-set menu with lots of choice. There were 14 adults and 3 young children and every single dish we had was absolutely delicious. Not a single fault throughout the whole service. It was all piping hot, perfectly portioned, deliciously seasoned and presented beautifully to us. The staff couldn't do enough to make sure we were all happy and confortable, and regularly came to the table to check if anyone needed more drinks, sauces etc. There were even jigsaws available to keep the toddlers entertained so their parents could eat their food while it was hot. 10/10 would definitely recommend to a friend. Well done The Plough Inn!!

Overall we had a good experience but neither service nor food was of consistent quality. One member of staff was unfriendly to the point of being confrontational, another seemed annoyed at being asked to take a drinks order at the table and became flustered and unhelpful when it came to paying the bill. Other staff however were great. Roast dinners were good quality and size, though we had to send one back because the meat was awful and they did change this without any issue. Desserts were lovely. A couple of mains were luke warm but still nice. Service was quite slow but that did make for a relaxed dining pace. Trout starter was brilliant. We would give it another go.

A very expensive small meal. Only 1 vegetarian meal on offer which wasn't suitable ( too spicy) so ended up having a minute starter and sweet. Not impressed, would have thought there would be more variety.

Great coaching inn with great rooms and food.

We stayed here to break our journey driving from Devon to Scotland. Everything is perfect lovely rooms with great bathrooms & very comfortable bed. The food at dinner & breakfast was delicious. The staff were delightful & most attentive.

Lovely pub, open fires which are carefully tended. Lovely staff but Sunday lunch main course was poor. Soup was nice but roast beef was stringy , tough and poor quality. Pity the food let down so nice a place. We should have really sent the beef back. No one can round to ask how the maim course was. We gave the meat to the dogs we had with us. That was all it was fir for.

Overnight stay at this lovely place. Room was spotless and spacious, one of the best selections of tea and coffee. Bathroom had a lovely roll top bath and powerful large shower. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good, great choice of hot options. Only slight comment, TV could have been bigger for room.

I came here for a Sunday lunch with family. The food was lovely as is the place. Just a couple of tips; - one of our party is vegetarian. It would be nice to have a vegetarian option instead of being pushed into the vegan option. As a vegetarian it’s nice to have Yorkshire pudding, veg cooked in butter etc. - all needed more gravy - the service charge is too high and off putting. I know people can ask to take it off but it’s awkward to do that. Otherwise all wonderful. Very tasty food.

We celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday here with a large family group and the staff could not have been more accommodating. We had a car disaster and had to delay which was no problem. They let us put up balloons and hide a birthday cake. The staff brought it out all singing to my daughter. They even had a card for her on the table signed by all the staff. The food was so smooth and all as pre ordered. Tasty and homemade. It was the hospitality that made this visit so special.

What an absolutely impeccable stay we had at the Plough. It was a 10 year anniversary treat for hubby and I and we loved every minute. Our room was absolutely gorgeous with a stunning bathroom with freestanding bath, what a treat! Beautiful views of the hills to wake up to too. We dined in the evening and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The interior, cleanliness, food, comfort, customer service and value for money were second to none and we will return.

Good choice of food . Helpful and prompt service.

Had Sunday lunch there on 15th September. Very good food and excellent service. Well worth a visit.

Stopped off for a quick dinner. 2 adults, 3 young children and a baby. Food was quite nice but very expensive. Close to £19 for a bacon cheeseburger and chips. Also 12.5 percent service charge added on top of the already expensive prices. Unlikely to return.

A lovely pub with charming rooms, friendly staff and tasty food and in a very welcoming environment. A family of four for one night , we stayed in the suite on the top floor which had a spacious double room with a very comfortable bed and a second room with twin beds. The bathroom is off the main bedroom so the kids had to walk through our room to access the bathroom but it wasn’t an issue for us. The staff were very attentive, and there was a good selection of food and drinks. The breakfast was also lovely and hearty setting us up for a great day of walking. The pub is on the main road with not much within walking distance but it’s a great opportunity overnight spot for walking in the local area.

Great food and excellent service.

Excellent structure, clean and with attention to detail. Delicious breakfast. Excellent value for money!

Very disappointed with our stay here expected 5 star for the cost of accommodation when I compare it with other priced places to stay but unfortunately although we had a large room and bathroom, the furniture was shabby and sound proofing non existant! Every time the person upstairs walked across their room it felt like they were in beside us! Also we had to listen to pounding beat of music from bar below till it want off! I think it would be fine as a stop over for food if food could be served hot and not luke warm as ours was ... but not to sleep over. Recommend thick carpets throughout bedrooms and no wood floors !

Stopped for a meal, good menu at reasonable prices. Slow service even though it wasn't busy.

Fantastic stay. Very high quality accommodation to a high standard and totally dog friendly! Convenient for the m6 and beautiful scenery. Will certainly be in the list for the future

We stayed for one night in the Bellingham room , lovely room with a roll top bath and nice toiletries. Had an amazing Sunday lunch Roast beef , great selection for breakfast. Very friendly staff nothing to much trouble . Will definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you .

Disaster. Had to chase drinks, starters came and they were poor, then the fun began…….took an age for the starters to be taken away and in the meantime tables who had came in behind us had finished their mains. Someone finally came over and said the person who had cleared away the starters had not told the kitchen to ‘away’ the mains. When they did finally arrive, two out of the three meals were stone cold. So one of the party gobbled down their food and two of us had crisps at home. Great way to waste nearly two hours of your day.

Nice and cosy pub/inn with great food and service. We eat a delicious classic pie, presented with a modern twist, but there is more to the menu than just classic English dishes. As a starter we eg had humus with flatbread and a delicious smoked salmon on a roasted rösti. The inn is located in a former farm, very nicely renovated. I would recommend to visit the Plough if you get the chance.

Stipped for an evening meal whilst in the area. Worth a few minutes detour from my route. Quality of food was very good, service was excellent and the bar had a welcoming feel.

Great food & service. Handy location just off j36 m6

Very friendly staff. Good food and the beer was excellent and well kept. We stopped by chance on the way home from a day out. We found out that Wednesday night was quiz night. It’s not serous and didn’t take forever and was great fun: and we won! Thank you to all the staff, am sure we will be back when next passing.

Staying local and recommended to us. Stopped in for dinner and drinks as a short walk away. Food was excellent and quickly served, good local beers, and afterwards joined in the local quiz night, which was hosted by the manager, and very good-hearted, even for non-locals like ourselves. Thoroughly recommended if in the area or passing by on the A65.

We’ve visited a few times and are always made to feel very welcome. The food is tasty and reasonably priced. The quiz on a Wednesday night is an entertaining hour of fun for all the family.

Called In for dinner on way home from Lake district. Was shown a table in the bar area. Friendly staff, lovely food. Our experience was spoilt when a family arrived with two very large dogs , and sat in the same dining area a couple of tables away from us. No control over the dogs, a bowl of water was spilt over the floor and the owner threw a handful of dog biscuits under the table for the dogs to eat. The dogs were not kept under control and were slobbering about all over. One young waitress stopped to stroke and fuss over the dogs ( I only hope she washed her hands before serving food!) I suggested a separate area for dogs, and we were told we could have sat in a separate area although we were not shown this area when we arrived. We left without ordering desserts or coffee as it was quite an unpleasant dining experience.

We stayed one night. Pleasant environment. Great location . Views from garden over to Lakes wonderful. Food good. Friendly authentic service. You felt very welcome . Room was spacious, we had a suite so you could easily accommodate a family group. Only drawback, no-one available to help with luggage and we were two stories up very steep stairs. They should make a point at check of asking if you want help

All things top notch, called in on off chance one Saturday evening, staff very polite catered to every need. Decor modern twist on traditional themes, spotless. Food outstanding quality, we had the Stornaway Black-pudding for starters followed by Bangers & Mash along with the chicken supreme from the specials menu. Drink, the blonde beer was also in fine fettle. Definitely be returning 👌🏻

We only stayed one night but it was a delight. The room was so unexpected and quite luxurious. I especially loved the bath. Everything was too a high standard. The food was lovely and they were very attentive. We had a lovely breakfast and will love to come back

Lovely place, excellent Sunday Lunch,beef and chicken very tender, service great, can easily recommend, will be back when next in The Lakes, thanks to all.

Really tasty food with great service. Waitresses were very polite

This is the most amazing place I've been. Nice detailed decorated, comfortable with a beautiful atmosphere.

The best soup we have ever had. Lovely spot and very nice staff.

Really nice food here. Came here on our food hunt and loved it!

Loved the look and decor very relaxing cozy atmosphere. Beautiful. Our bedroom was gorgeous with everything on point with details, but did find the bed a tad uncomfortable especially the pillows! We didn't wake up feeling refreshed and rested! Food was o.k I ordered mussels which were tiny which was disappointing as its my favourite. My steak came quite rare instead of medium rare didn't want to mess around waiting to get it cooked more so just ate it, perrercorn sauce was odd it was like gravy with peppercorns in it! Dinner was expensive and topped of with a service charge left a bitter taste!! On a better note the breakfast was excellent!!! Would definitely stay again staff were very freindly and attentitive gorgeous place. 👍

I stayed at the hotel last week for a night while working in the area. The staff were lovely and welcoming especially the duty manager who checked me in, the breakfast waitress who was very cheery and provided great service and the equally cheerful young lady who was cleaning. The room and bathroom were amazing; spotless and well equiped. A real treat to stay in. I did not want to leave. The breakfast was excellent with a good range of choice, a great start to the day. I look forward to visiting again. Thank you for a lovely time. Keep up the great work.

Good parking, nice decor, very comfortable, nice food and really attentive service. Well worth a visit

We stopped at the Plough having last visited it over 5 years ago and it was great to be back. The setting is a traditional but high class pub and restaurant serving local foods and beers. I had the cheese starter which wasn’t what I was expecting however tasted absolutely delicious, Followed by the bangers and mash and carrot cake. The sausages in the bangers and mash were of a very high quality and the gravy and mash was to die for! Staff were fun but also wanted to make sure we had a great meal which we did. My girlfriend had fish and chips which she said was one of the best she has ever tasted too. If you are driving on the M6 or on your way to Leeds or Ilkley, This is a great pub to stop off at. I’ll certainly be back and may even look at booking a room next time.

Wow! Made a booking online for Sunday lunch. Received a very warm welcome. Attentive staff, stunning food,I had the beef and my husband had the chicken. Can honestly say my beef was the best I had ever tasted. Will definitely be returning on our next visit to the Lake District.

Visited this lovely pub today for Sunday lunch with family. Following a very warm welcome, we were greeted with delicious food, amazing puds and an altogether fantastic couple of hours. We ate in the bar area as we had our pet pooch with us. This was a lovely welcoming space, we not rushed in any way and were generally looked after perfectly. We would highly recommend this place and will be returning very soon. Thank you very much Hobbs family, Lancaster

After waiting in the foyer for approximately 15 minutes I was told they couldn’t serve us as we hadn’t booked and they weren’t taking walk ins. The restaurant wasn’t full and I found the waitress very rude. For a pub on the a65 to not take walk ins is very short sighted.

We were given a table in the bar rather than the restaurant for some unexplained reason and it had bench seats which were rather uncomfortable. Two of us chose the evening's special of fish and chips but there was more batter than fish and all the other meals failed to please for various reasons. The wine list was fairly basic, mainly new world and over-priced so we didn't have any. Service was slow yet it wasn't that busy. The next evening we found there were many better options in Kirkby Lonsdale.

The chicken Kiev was absolutely amazing soooo tasty 😋

Lovely clean place to eat went for lunch had Sausage, mash and crushed peas (basically mushy peas) when the bill came i noticed the sausage etc was £16 the sausages were good quality but come on £16 for two thick pork sausages bit off mash and some peas is to much & over priced.

We gad a great meal at a very reasonable price, a very friendly atmosphere we will be back again. Thanks you too everyone at the plough.

Absolutely amazing meal here at The Plough today. Rob and his team were amazing. Their customer service is second to none. Food was tasty, hot, and delicious

Really high quality place. Beautiful food. But wholesome lovely staff. Visited with the wife baby and two pretty sizeable doggos. Felt very welcome. Didn't stay over.

Lovely small hotel with bar and restaraunt. It is a great place for meeting up with friends and family in the area as its just a few miles off the M6. Rooms are very comfortable with huge ensuite bathrooms. Great choice of options for evening meals and wonderful breakfast menu and attentive staff.

Stayed in my van overnight but ate inside, definitely worth another visit.

Lovely friendly pub. Will visit again when in the area

Just had the best weekend ever, from the staff , to the rooms , to the drinks and the food , the best ever, keep up the good work , amazing from start to finish, highly recommend this beautiful establishment. Many many thanks for a great bank holiday.

Just spent the bank holiday here and simply the best . Amazing staff (everyone of them) , great rooms , real/real ale, just perfect and excellent food. Highly recommend

We’ve been here before and had a fantastic meal . So we booked for Easter Sunday . But when we turned up 31st March service was slow it was a bit busy but we had booked . Meals arrived veg poor. Carrots black . Chicken was excellent. My husband said his meat and potatoes dry . We then got charged £8 for a scoop of ice cream . But they rectified it with a refund after we’d spotted it . Felt the ambience and service also food not as good shame lovely venue .

We had a drink here a while ago and really wanted to come for a meal. Unfortunately this experience was less than great! The chicken Kiev was dry with no garlic butter, we asked for mayo to try and give some moisture but this didn’t arrive until we’d nearly finished. It took an age to get drinks insofar as we were nearly finished on our meal. When we told the person in charge of our issues she just said oh sorry about that, no “I’ll speak to the chef or anything “ The pie of the day was obviously a bought in pie and the gravy was lumpy. Needless to say we won’t return.

Visited the Plough 3/3/2024 for Sunday lunch. The Plough always has the appearance welcoming and homely when entering. Sadly on this day , the pleasantries ended there. The beef we ordered was difficult to cut because it was rubbery and had a 2 to 3 cms strip of white fat around the outer edge. We did complain to the waiter, he did apologise and promised to pass on my views on to the kitchen. I think this complaint must have then unnerved the waiter because he then accidentally knocked a nearly full 250 ml glass of red wine over my wife. He did apologise and attempted to minimise the potential damage by washing my wife’s fleece . To conclude they did offer to pay for all cleaning replacement costs and waived our bill. Yes this was a unfortunate accident, but I still think it was clumsy and shouldn’t have happened, so will not be returning there anytime soon

Lovely Sunday lunch - good value for money - cozy atmosphere

Lovely friendly staff, food excellent, good value for money, cosy

Brilliant informative website easy booking, very friendly, professional staff. Great atmosphere dog friendly and the food was just amazing 👏 cooked fresh and to a very high standard thank you. Well worth the 10 mins detour off the m6 junction 36 good food in a warm friendly atmosphere.

We had a delicious pulled pork sandwich and seasoned chips

Food was fantastic and staff were very friendly and helpful at the start of the meal. However, after our mains were finished, we had a long wait before being asked if we wanted deserts and then were never given menus as it seems something had happened in another part of the venue. Paid at the bar for the mains and left. Was very good food and great feel but would of been nice with quicker service

Great food friendly staff we will definitely be back

Dog friendly - Great sauce on tap!! Me & boys ate here at the weekend when we fancied a quick burger and a pint. Really friendly staff, fast service and a comfortable setting. Priced as you imagine for a Lake District country pub. Well worth the visit when passing through.

Staff were amazing, high quality food and fair prices, if your in the area don’t miss the Sunday roast it’s out of this world

Me my partner and our daughter was looking forward to coming here all day today. This has always been mine and my partners favourite place to eat for the past 10 years. We live near liverpool, so it is a drive out to the plough. We had been out on a day trip to the lake district, so we decided to call to book a table at the plough (as in the past its always been really busy) I phoned and spoke to a young lady asking if we could book for 5 she never even asked for my name which I asked her if she wanted it ? She then said see you at 5:30 which I stated twice it was 5. We walked in and was stood there for 5 mins with people walking past several times looking but not actually acknowledging us. so I called at the bar and the gentleman said someone would be with us shortly! Still another 5 mins then to find no booking was actually made, then no childrens menus printed off and then given a menu with 2 for £25 or 3 for £30 even though there is other/better menu options on their website! Waited for over 10 mins for anyone to even take our drinks order and then I decided to shout over that we've just going to have drinks and go as we was so disappointed with the hospitality/service and as my 6 year old said: "mummy are we not eating because its a disaster" Looking at the food that was coming out whist waiting to be served didn't warrant the price tag, so glad we took the choice to leave! It's absolutely gutting that this was always a place that we'd always look forward to coming as a treat but it will definitely be a place that we'll never be back to in the future !

A resounding success from start to finish. Came here to celebrate an important anniversary with my partner, our friend and our long haired Dachshund and cannot fault the attention to detail or the service. And the food was of a very high calibre. Lots of room and despite being busy for a Sunday the tables were thoughtfully spaced apart to allow for a lovely and lively ambience. Truly exceptional and excellent.

Food was outstanding and great service. Friendly staff and very attentive. Already planning next visit.

Nice venue, reasonable value Sunday lunch with good staff.

We stopped over here on the way to visit family in Scotland. We will definitely return. Super friendly welcome from the staff even though we we late after being stuck in traffic. Next the food. Wow and wow. Serious quality grub at a very reasonable price. I had a three bird roast that was worth twice the price. Well done guys

I bought a large rose wine and a bitter shandy and it was £16.70 that is extortionate how much was a large wine £13 disgusting wont return

Chosen for a good looking Sunday lunch from photos online,The Plough proved to be a great choice! All service was great: Alex and Linda were particularly efficient and friendly in looking after us. The food was amazing-wonderful quality of meat and veg on our beef and chicken plates and the panacotta and salted caramel tart puddings were beautiful in presentation and taste. If we stay in this area again we’ll be back!

Went here for the 2 course Sunday lunch. What can I say the service was good and the food was excellent. Had the roast beef and it was cooked to perfection. Melted in my mouth. The veg and cauliflower cheese was fantastic and the gravy was so meaty in flavor. Also the Yorkshire pudding was large and the right consistency. For dessert we had stick toffee pudding and again it was a nice large serving and tasted beautiful. We left completely and utterly full and very satisfied. We will be returning again.

Good food and quick service. Enjoyed it 👍

We visited as a treat for my mother in law. The food was excellent, although I realised part way through my steak & ale pie that I had the wrong pie (my mother in law had ordered the same & hers was totally different). The pie was absolutely delicious, so I didn’t mention it at the time as I was happy with it. There was only one pie on the menu, so I have no idea what it was! All the food was great, couldn’t fault it. The issue was the service. We waited at least 20 minutes just to order a drink (it wasn’t busy). We weren’t offered any sauces with the meals, and had to go in search of vinegar for the fish and chips. I noticed my daughter’s fish was quite small, and thought that was just shrinkflation in action. When we saw the bill, it was clear we’d been given the smaller portion (there were two prices on the menu), which explains the size but why not ask which we preferred? We’d have chosen the “full” portion. Once we’d finished our mains we waited for a very long time for the plates to be cleared, various waiting staff walked past our table empty handed, ignoring the plates that we had neatly stacked. By the time someone did clear them, we’d decided not to bother with desserts (or rather to pick something up on the way home). A shame that the kitchen is let down by front of house, which meant we didn’t buy another round of drinks & desserts and are unlikely to return.

We stayed here for one night. When we lived in the area several years ago this place had a lovely restaurant and we used to go there quite a lot. It had a reputation for high quality locally sourced food and had a lovely atmosphere. It was friendly and welcoming. Under new management it has sadly gone downhill faster than a rocket fuelled Easter egg. First, the accommodation - they only had a family suite left and we were two. We asked for a discount and they said no, we had to pay the full price. When we arrived one of the suite rooms was locked up and we had no key, so we couldn't use it. So we paid for a suite and got a room! This room aptly had a 'family' of flies in it - some dead on the window sills, some still buzzing around. Nice. Next the food - pretty average and underwhelming. I ordered turkey thinking I might get slices of the actual bird (previously this place ordered poultry from Goosnargh) - this was pulled then squashed together in a bubble and squeak type arrangement amd fried till it was black. My husband had a similar experience with pheasant. Just yuk. Cost cutting shouldn't be this visible to the customer - you would expect this sort of thing in a fast food place not an expensive restaurant. In terms of service, the local sixth form wait staff were pleasant but the full time 'managers' were brusque and gave off a couldn't care less attitude at almost every turn. They wouild ask a question then walk off while you were answering. Very odd. They also played loud pop music in the dining room. In a country inn - why? They refused to put the restaurant food on the room bill. Again, why? When the manager who took payment asked how our food was and we were less than effusive, he said he would pass this on in such a disinterested way we knew he wasn't going to do it. Breakfast. "We serve a continerntal breakfast but only serve hot things from 8.30." Again, an odd arrangement, for a hotel. The continental offer included sliced white processed bread you had to toast yourself, like in a hostel, and there were no pastries or other bakery items of any sort. There was no fruit or yogurt. There were no cheeses or meats. There was nothing else besides the bread, except bought in bottles of orange juice and small packets of Kellogg cereals and a jar of jaw breaking granola. I had to leave it as I was genuinely worried I would lose a tooth. Then came the coffee - one cup each; they were susprised when my husband asked for a second one. The cooked breakfast consisted of nearly liquid poached eggs on store bought muffins - yum. And all this in the gentle ambience of flashing Christmas lights and ear bursting country and western which the manager was singing along to in favour of taking any notice of his guests. We had paid in advance so couldn't ask for a discount and knew by the general attitude that pointing out any improvements they might make would fall on deaf ears, but from a health and safety point of view, we did let them know about the flies. "Oh, I'll need to do somthing about that." was the response. No apology; no acceptance of responsibility, and nothing in the attitude to suggest he cared one bit. I would have given this place one star but it is an a very handy location if you're travelling from north to south or vice versa. The previous mangement revamped it about 10 years ago and it's still a nicely decorated place. We also paid over the odds at £175 for a 'suite' whilst most will have paid £120 which is closer to what it's actually worth. If you go with the expectation of a hostel experience in a nice buidling and expect no frills, you won't be disappointed. Shame, as it could be so much more.

Dropped in for lunch as our previous visits had been wonderful. Not this time however. Upon entry we were told by a member of staff that there was no room due to staff being off sick, which is fine, It happens and you go somewhere else, not an issue. However when informing customers its best not to be condescending, snooty and look down your nose at them. For what?, having the audacity to fancy some lunch?. And to whatever pithy response the management dole out via this review, save it. We will not be back thanks, we are clearly not the type of people your staff want.

We were a party of 6 out for our Christmas get together. Having eaten at the Plough many times previously, we were all extremely disappointed by the poor quality of the food and slow disinterested service we received on our latest visit. The Christmas turkey dinner was leg not breast, the steak and ale pie was mostly carrot in gravy, and at £20 for each, were considerably overpriced. Plates were left uncleared on the table for almost 40 minutes, and when finally cleared, we weren't evenasked if everything was okay with the food. At almost £210 for 6 main courses and 6 drinks, it is not an experience we will be repeating.

The food was superb. Don't bother with the coffee though! :-( I only went to the restaurant so can't comment on the hotel.

We were on our way to Dalton In Furness as we found it impossible to find anywhere safe to park in Kirby Lonsdale, we happened to see the Plough and pulled in on the off chance we could have a light lunch. On our entering we were made to feel very welcome and shown to a table. We did not order any alcoholic drinks as we were driving. I asked for a pot of tea and my wife had fresh orange,we both ordered sandwiches, I had the pulled pork and my wife had smoked salmon on ciabatta with a side order of chips. The drinks and food were fresh and tasty and the chips were exceptional. Should we be in the area again we would have no hesitation in visiting. PS we also purchased a hand crafted walking stick.

The room was cold. and my Sunday roast look like it was from yesterday. My honest opinion. Dont think we will come back mr, walker CLITHEROE

Driving through the area and stopped for lunch. The car park was large and easy to park in. On entering we were made welcome and shown to a table. My wife and I chose sandwiches on chiabata and they were very tasty. I have no hesitation in recommending the Plough if you are in the area.

Superb food and atmosphere Great Sunday roast and the best Yorkshire puddings Very Christmassy Best coffee

Amazing food shame the service was shocking clueless and slow. The place was beautifully set up and laid out and would like to go again for the food but will probably not due to the poor customer service

Great time we'll looked after. Will definitely revisit

Probably the best food we have ever eaten, wow. Thankyou for a fantastic meal.

Having been in the industry for years and usually refraining from reviews, I find it necessary to provide honest feedback. While the exterior seemed inviting, the experience took a downturn after a warm welcome from a gentleman. The restaurant lady's rudeness and lack of hospitality, despite ample space, were disappointing. My request for a kids roast at 6 pm on a quiet Sunday, admittedly cheeky, was met with a flat-out refusal, missing an opportunity to avoid food waste. Opting for an adult Sunday roast at £18, my wife received a portion barely distinguishable from a child's, and it arrived cold. My child's freshly microwaved meatball pasta was fine, except for the mouth burn during tasting. Disheartened by the subpar roast, my wife tried the £25 sticky toffee pudding for two courses (£7 for the dessert), only to receive a thin, cold slice with ice cream being the highlight. During bill settlement, our host, seemingly aware of the poor experience, didn't inquire about the food quality. In summary, this review serves as a cautionary note about the establishment's overpricing, poor service, and cold dishes. Given our experience, it wouldn't be surprising if the place faces closure. It's disheartening, considering our initial hopes for a more satisfying experience. I hope this honest review is taken constructively for potential improvements.

Loved this place and visited regularly. Don't know what's happened but nothing like up to the quality of food as I have experienced in the past

Met family here on the way back south, the restaurant is well located, near to the M6. We had a meal for 6, the place is has a really nice country pub feel, even though it was busy all of the tables were well spaced out so it didn't feel crowded at all. We had two dogs with us and had a nice table in the corner with absolutely no issues. The menu was great, a lot of the party had a good hearty Sunday roast, I had the pasta which was ok, but the staff were great and overall a nice meal.

Came across this pub/restaurant as we were passing through the area. We have been visiting the Lake District for several days and this was the best meal we have had since visiting. It was so homely and the service was brilliant. Sophia was our waitress and she was so accommodating and helpful. I ordered a glass of wine which I did not quite like (my fault) and she really went out of her way to help find me something that suited my taste buds. She was so helpful and polite and I would highly recommend a visit to this pub… and to top it off.. they do cherry Bakewell tart which hardly any restaurants do for dessert!

Lots of places just tolerate dogs but here they are made to feel very welcome. The staff are amazing, they ask the name of your dog and offer treats and a fuss. Monty can be a bit excitable until he settles but the staff made...

Very disappointed with the menu very limited 😕

Room booked for trip back up to Aberdeenshire. Lovely suite, aspiring French style. Huge bathroom. Dining super. Great food big portions. Big car park. Clean and welcoming. One of the nicest little places have stayed, breakfast just superb quality and quantity. Drinks service was slow but kept prompting young lady sure could have been more on ball on this only.

Absolutely beautiful plates and lovely flavours for our 2 daily specials. Service was reasonably quick (18:45 table and place only a third full) and was friendly. My wife was very pleased with her Feather Blade of beef, bone marrow crumble, parsnips, potato, celeriac puree and kale. Quantity was acceptable, though far from generous at £28. My choice of Stonebass was a very meaty fish - and, I gather from later research, a rare one to see - probably justifying the £29. The sauce was lukewarm but tasty. 7 balls of saffron potato were served hard (the server said that was how they are supposed to be) and 5 small mussels, deep fried in breadcrumbs, were a nice texture change. I would have liked a lot more of something on my plate, however. We chose the expensive specials as the regular menu was not at all remarkable in its description. When we saw their fish & chips at the next table (£17), we were glad we'd gone for the specials...to let them show off a bit. I thought nouvelle cuisine, with its sample portions, was old hat.....

What a lovely find! Needed a place to stay on our road trip to Scotland. Such a nice location, very good rooms and yummy breakfast. Would highly recommend staying here.

We had the most perfect overnight stopover at this little gem! Perfect location just off the M6 as we travelled from Forfar to Derbyshire. We arrived to the warmest welcome by everyone we encountered & our fur boy Benson (lab) was treated like he was a regular! Definitely a dog loving place to stop by for food drink or stay! The room was so inviting, classic luxury with huge bathroom with roll top bath. Bathrobes & beautifully presented local toiletries. A Lilly Coffee machine & great selection of tea added to further comforts. They'd thought of everything. We will definitely return on our next visit south to see family. Thank you 😊 we left fulfilled after delicious evening meal & breakfast.

Second time visited for Sunday lunch and once again excellent food and service. The curry was outstanding and starter’s excellent, service very good even though all tables were busy. Notice reviews complaining about the cost of drinks it’s no different from most of the places...

Only stopped for a drink but beautifully decorated and staff very friendly. Would happily return

I managed to get a last minute booking for myself, my wife and Two children. The food was appalling. Scallop was totally baked in salt which to be fair was replaced but such a delicate ingredient was overpowered by whatever was all over it. Burgers very average in brioche buns and bought it beef and ale pie in tall soggy pastry. As a local country pub I was expecting much more than this especially for the price. Would have got better at Wetherspoons. Should have gone to McDonald’s at a service station on the way home. Romneys couldn’t accommodate us at short notice as they were fully booked. Maybe it was Chefs night off but whoever the chef was clearly had no skill. Maybe they had a table at such short notice because locals have noticed a drop in standards. Poor quality food at top dollar. No problem with the Bar other than it was a horrible chunk of black and bar staff dressed in black made everything feel dark and gloomy and intimidating. Is this what it’s like all the time or just a Halloween theme? But thank you for accommodating my hungry family and please use this review as constructive criticism and areas to improve