Scotsman's Pack Hotel

Good location, excellent breakfast

Lovely pub hotel. Old style rooms, but comfortable and with tea & coffee (and hot chocolate!) making facilities. Nice modern bathroom. Friendly staff. Some lovely paintings by a local artist in the bar area, added to the pleasing decor. My only, only criticism is that on arrival I was told that I shoudl be back by 11:00pm... I was 17 again.... There was no key to the front door. A Housekeep is on duty over night, so the idea ius to ring a bell and someone would come and let me in (I had friends staying in another hotel that I couldn't book into, and was with them until about 11:30 one night, just after midnight the next. First night it took about 10 minutes to rouse the housekeeper, the second I continued to press the bell push (can't hear it ringing inside) for 20 minutes, in the rain, wondering whether I'd be able to sleep in my car. Then out of frustration I pulled the front door and found that it hadn't been properly shut...! So managed to get in. But honestly, this is ridiculous. Find a way to get customers in at their choice of time! A key safe on the outside with a code that can be changed daily, would be a cheap and effective method if you don't want multiple keys - or a digital lock! Sorry for rant, but it was the really frustrating.. Other than that - lovely place - breakfast was superb and the service very attentive. I didn't eat dinner there, so can't comment on that. Hopefully a response will come to put the concerns of 'dirty stop-outs' to rest!

It suited us very well as our daughter and family live close by it was a very comfortable room and the breakfast was very good we wouldn't hesitate to stay again when in the area

Clean and friendly. Nice atmosphere.

Lovely old Inn. Based in a lovely village and a short drive to the extensive moors. The Inn outside was very colourful with flowers. Outside seating area was clean and attractive. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was very clean and well stocked with tea,coffee,milk, biscuits and a Bakewell pudding. Toiletries in the bathroom. Good choice of menu. Well cooked and delicious food. A good place to stay and relax.

A lovely property in keeping with its surroundings. Very relaxed and sociable atmosphere.

I loved my stay here. The staff were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The bar had a family friendly atmosphere. I was travelling by myself and felt very comfortable. The food was good and the location very convenient. My only suggestion is to include more healthier and lighfer options for food.

A generally very good three night stay. Staff are great, food quality and options exceptional and a comfy bed. Only downside was being woken twice very early morning by loud plumbing noises.

Comfortable room above a traditional pub. Great à la carte breakfast and friendly staff.

Decor of the room is outdated, although fitting for the property type, I suppose. Shower pressure was really poor. We stayed in the summer months, but I'd imagine in the winter it would get very cold, as the windows aren't great for keepuing out drafts and we had a fire exit in our room that led to the street. It was covered by a curtain and cushions to stop a draft, so be aware if coming out of summer season. Upon arrival I had a really good impresion, the staff member who welcomed us, as he was friendly and helpful. However, we went for dinner there one evening and got told it was table service. After about 15 mins of waiting we got up to leave. A waitress came over and said she was the only one working and it was very busy. Fair enough, but shouldn't really be an issue for the customer - look to get more staff, especially on busy nights. Ordered drinks, which were sat at the bar for 10 mins before being brought over - it took another patron to bring this to the attention of bar staff. Food was average, which was a real shame as we'd read some good reviews about this. It's definitely a pub for locals and you could be at risk of feeling like an outsider. Service with a smile wasn't really a thing. Breakfast was good - we really liked the staff member who was in charge of breakfast - very welcoming and chatty. The area is great, just down the road from the main street with some pubs, a fish and chip shop, outdoor clothing stores, etc. Good place to use as a base.