The Darnley Arms

I found the staff very friendly and helpful. The food in the bar was excellent.

Perhaps I did not read the website before booking. It was a slight nuisance that no breakfast was provided. It should have been possible to give the residents a tray the night before. This could have had a carton of milk, some juice, a small packet of cereal and maybe a croissant and a roll and butter. Fortunately, the shop was next door and I was able to buy something there every morning. I was also a bit disappointed that nobody attended to the room over my 4-night stay.

Very comfortable, easy parking and check-in, and clean room. Shower was excellent and bathroom generally large and well maintained. TV was a nice bonus and location was excellent for exploring the village.

Nothing major, though if you're a light sleeper ask for a room away from the road, as you are right above it; not too busy (even overnight on the weekend) but worth knowing about. There was some noise from the pub downstairs, but minimal and ended early. Minor niggles: it would have been great to have some hooks in the bathroom to hang up towels, and there was no hand soap (though shower gel was provided).

Room is in an annexe so quiet, pub has real ales and good food. Staff welcoming. Very convenient for the A2 yet in a quiet rural village.

Accommodation being updated, and shows.in places such as windows not fitting. Not an issue in summer though.

Stayed as my partner had a job interview in the area. Host was very welcoming and helped us get to the interview the next day. Pub served great food at a good price. All staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall one of my best booking.com experiences.

I have no complaints.

Basic but clean and comfortable..

Very close to the local church where a gig was taking place, my reason for visiting.

Well, I paid £70 for a twin room, I went downstairs and bought a drink and tried to order some food, I was told that as I hadn’t booked for a meal I couldn’t have anything, I only ordered a starter - some nachos with cheese so I didn’t think that would put the chef out too much, but no, I was was allowed to buy a packet of peanuts which was generous! After sitting at my table for a short while I was asked to move to another to make room for a party of people. The table didn’t have a reservation sign on it, I got the feeling I was not wanted so at that point I left the pub. The room was fine though and had everything you would expect. In the morning I couldn’t see a soul and the pub was locked so I left the keys in the room and left.