We booked after reading previous good reviews but were very disapointed! We arrived late afternoon after a long drive and were keen to settle in for our weekend break, however, there was no warm welcome as we had read on previous reviews. In fact we rang the bell (marked 'ring for attention') which appeared to do nothing. After looking in... more

went to barney big bash and it was idealy located just round the corner,in staggering distance. reasonably priced with large rooms and nice staff.breakfast was exellent. could do with a refurb but it had character and was clean.. more

to start with they had me down as someone else !!! (incorrect surname) No manager or manageress around so shown the room by young lass (room 9 by the way) worldy is one word used but dark and dingy would be a better description. the hotel that jack built, lights bulb exploded when the extractor fan started just missing me.... more

apart from a very good dinner, we were amazed at how shabby the whole place was. our shower tray had black mould around the edge.. the bed was very comfortable and clean. dont be fooled by the "fab" website. more

We came to the Old Well by accident as most other places were fully booked and this seemed to be the only one with one room left - it was worth the wait - the room was large and comfortable and also really quiet. the food was excellent, Roling Stones playing in the background which made a nice change for... more

Huge room with 2 single beds and 2 seater settee which is a change from sitting on the bed. Nice breakfast. Evening meal pretty average. Good for overnight stay. more

Stayed here for three nights when Appleby Horse fair ( a must see) was on. Its really more of a pub, a very friendly pub after one night we felt and were treated like locals, with rooms, rather than an out and out hotel. But what rooms ours was huge with an enormous sleigh bed. It faced the road but... more

room (no 10) lots of cob webs around ceiling and very cold had to ask for heating to be put on,bathroom disappointing, decor very dated and tired, furniture falling to bits and cracked and doors not very secure at all when leaving room, food really disappointing took 2 hours for a 2 course meal and had to send first course... more

This is basically a pub on the high street and we were very dissapointed with the accomodation. The bedroom was large and the bed very comfortable, but the bathroom was a real let down - very dated and fittings falling off the wall. On the plus side the food was excellent and the staff friendly. The only parking is on... more