We stayed overnight after a fabulous Trip to the pantomime . Comfortable bedrooms with a good mix of old and new . Bathrooms needed some updating but very clean . Disappointing breakfast - buffet style and ran out of everything with different bits arriving at different times. Disappointing as it was very busy and clearly well booked out . Otherwise an enjoyable stay and pretty bar

We met up with ‘old’ friends yesterday in the bar at the Red Lion. Our friend had been there for many big family occasions from the early 60s onwards and had very happy memories of the place. Unfortunately, our experience yesterday was far from happy. Arriving a bit later than planned, we didn’t order our food until about 1.30 and had to wait an hour for it to be served. We were mystified, as the order was very simple - two burgers, fish and chips and salmon. We were given no reason for the long delay, nor any explanation. Even when we asked how much longer we would have to wait, there was no explanation - just that it ‘wouldn’t be long’. Did they have to go and catch the fish?? I ordered the fish and chips, which said it came with mushy peas. I asked if they could provide ordinary, garden peas, but that wasn’t possible. Very strange. When the food did arrive, it was ok, but again, no apology for the very long wait. Maybe we were on the end of the lunch run, but our friend was so disappointed with the service, that he says he won’t be returning ever again.