The Crown Inn

Very strange place indeed. The Crown clearly attempts to market itself as some sort of upper class dining experience - yet the service we received from the management before we even arrived was extremely below par. (No one bothered to reply when I made an enquiry about our dogs at the time of booking. An awful lot of upset could have been avoided had they done so.) And once inside the pub, that poor level of service just went from bad to worse. My mother's main course was taken away before she had finished eating it by an elderly woman who made it very obvious indeed that she didn't want us in her pub. Had it not been for the friendly and attentive young ladies who also served us - along with the very nice food - we would have walked out after that incident and refused to pay. To be honest, I still can't believe they had the audacity to charge us, bearing in mind we were also shoved out the back to finish dining in the scullery because 'other people' were so offended by our two foster dogs being with us. (See my Open Table review) An absolutely dreadful experience - for which the proprietors have shown no remorse. Unfortunately for this 'upmarket'venue, one of the people dining with us last Sunday is actually an hereditary peer. You can imagine the furore this has caused within his circles.

This is a genuinely ancient pub, with a wonderful ambience. Happily, we have been delighted to find that the cuisine is also excellent - way above the standard of even the better pubs in the area - and we have not been disappointed after several visits. Staff are friendly and attentive, all making for a very pleasant experience. Definitely the best pub that we have visited in the area!

We were invited to meet here for dinner with friends. Had a great meal but most of all enjoyed the atmosphere and admiring the heritage and old features of the building. It is a place that we would love to come and stay at one day.

Wow Down for a family wedding I know the area very well having moved away 4 years ago . I stayed in the hotel for 4 nights and used the restaurant bar etc The room was airy and bright spotlessly clean with a great mattress and pillow . Bottled water tea coffee of the highest standards were supplied . The building itself is amazing and very well cared for outside and in . Breakfast a great choice of cooked and fresh fruit cereal etc plenty on the menu . What really made the stay special were the staff from housekeeping to bar and restaurant . We were treated like old friends from all and a special thanks to Louise and kiara who I can describe as brilliant . The owner of this establishment has definitely struck gold . That’s enough rambling find out for yourself. I didn’t mentioned the quality of the food it was excellent.

We were looking for a chilled couple of days away with good food/wine and The Crown Inn was perfect! Keira made us very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Our room was beautiful, however we requested to stay in the four poster bedroom, which are located in the older part of the building. Keira arranged this for us on our second night, which was wonderful. The food was really good! Specially the lamb. Breakfast was great, Molly (blonde) was very sweet and her coffees were fab! Thank you for having us x

An excellent birthday lunch in lovely surroundings. Food was excellent. A delicious chocolate tart for the birthday folks was a most pleasant surprise. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.

We have been to The Crown previously on several occasions, including a stay for one Christmas. Thoroughly enjoying the great setting, its history, food, drink & the relaxed atmosphere on every occasion. For early March my husband & I booked to have a night away with friends (including dinner) to celebrate my 50th. Amy & Daniel, were faultless in the planning & execution of the weekend away. Having arrived on the Saturday afternoon, with a friendly greeting, we eased into the start of our weekend. Firstly, enjoyed a few drinks together while watching the 6 nations rugby with some of the lovely locals. For our dinner party of 6, we had reserved a round table- Kicking the night off with a cocktail each. Then chose from a superb selection of wines to have with dinner. The food was of its usual high standard from starter to desert. The hotel rooms were also of the very high standard we have come to expect… complete with fluffy towels, very comfortable beds & anything else you should need. We finished off a very enjoyable weekend with the outstanding choice of cooked breakfast with fresh coffee/tea & fresh squeezed orange juice. I can’t thank The staff at The Crown enough & would highly recommend it for all manor of celebrations & equally for a quiet/relaxing Sunday lunch, night out or a quiet pint.

A stunning example of preserved history, with its beautiful architecture steeped in charm. The Kings Suite exudes character with its quaint wavy floors, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that envelops you in warmth. The attentive staff further enhance the experience, delivering service deserving of a 5/5 rating. However, what slightly detracted from my overall experience was the noise level. The bar and restaurant area were directly below the suite, coupled with the historically thin floor/ceiling, resulted in disturbances from patrons below, making it difficult to find peace and quiet until closing time, often feeling like they were within the suite with us! Despite this, The Crown Inn remains a remarkable place to stay due to its historic charm.

We stayed for a night at the Crown Inn to celebrate my birthday and I have to say, it was perfect from start to finish. We had the King's suite which is one of the Inn's historic rooms, and it really was!! Loads of character and creaky floors. It was brilliant if that's your kind of thing! We had dinner in the main restaurant and the food was excellent, really fresh and full of flavour. The star of the show had to be the lamb rump - so good, but the steak was perfectly cooked too. The cooked breakfast was excellent and set us up nicely for a day of walking. Also have to mention the team. We couldn't fault the service we received. Every member of staff we met was friendly and attentive. All in all, a brilliant short break and we'll be back for sure.