Is parking available at the hotel?

Complimentary parking is available nearby, with free self-parking offered on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 7.50 to 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 to 12.50 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of GBP 5.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available for a fee between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM, and guests should contact the property in advance if arriving late.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel provides step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about accessible bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in the heart of Lockerbie, within a 10-minute walk of Lockerbie Ice Rink and Lockerbie Golf Club. It is 1.1 miles from Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre and 4.1 miles from Lochmaben Golf Club.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for a fee of GBP 10.00 per day and rollaway beds for GBP 15.00 per day. Availability is subject to request and confirmation.

Kings Arms Hotel

What guests think

At Kings Arms Hotel, guests often praise friendly staff, hearty cooked-to-order breakfasts, and clean rooms, while some report noise from thin walls or events and occasional service hiccups or staffing shortages impacting dining and check-in consistency.

Location is convenient for the town centre, railway, and the M74, with public parking nearby. Room quality varies: some are newly updated and comfortable, while others feel dated and have small bathrooms or weak showers. Overall, it’s a practical base for a short, convenient stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Bar and lounge areas are appreciated, and parking is limited on-site but free public spaces are available nearby. There is no lift, and cyclists have been offered secure storage.

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Billy

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, spacious room with large en-suite. Freshly decorated and refurbished. Only small issue was a quibble over the breakfast, which had been booked with Hotels.com, but the Hotelier disputed. They honoured it when proof of booking was shown, but it did sour things a little. Otherwise it was a nice Hotel and we would stay again. Limited Hotel Parking, but plenty of free public parking around back.

10

Philip

13 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in the town centre. The room was warm and the bed was very comfy. I parked outside the hotel as i had a van. All in it was a very enjoyable stay and i would return again when in the area.

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ROBERT

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was not as expected as there was no Hotel parking Breakfast was left to one staff person and the place was largely deserted.

10

Chris

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good accommodation, choices of bar and lounges, immaculate decor, airy and welcoming, super-friendly staff. I had a very nice single room with a massive ensuite shower room in sparkling condition. Had 2 nights there on my way to and from Stornoway. Super breakfasts to order, and also lucky enough to be there on a Sunday for their really excellent Sunday Roast Carvery. Ryan goes out of his way to ensure everyone has a good experience, and his team are amazing! Will certainly stay again.

10

Douglas

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were not that comfy Breakfast was good Bar area very good

10

Leigh

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late (following a long day cycling). My bike was placed in a secure garage and locked up for the night👍 I had a curry and a couple of beers and felt like a local. Everyone was super friendly !! Breakfast was fantastic and set me up for the day. I would definitely stay here again.

6

David

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No lift

8

peter

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Newly refurbished, very friendly staff, parking outside and nearby, good food, and not far off the motorway, so has a lot going for it, i have stayed a few times and no issues to date.

8

Benjamin

8 Sept 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff was wonderful. The hotel was built in the 1600s, so very rich in history but lacking in modern conveniences. Not accessible for people with mobility issues as there is no lift to the second floor where the guest rooms are located. The food service was good.

8

David

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room, friendly and helpful staff. Good bar area and meals.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently note clean, sometimes spotless rooms and well-kept public areas. A few mention worn fixtures or stained carpets in older rooms.

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Timothy

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Over night stop driving from Aldershot to Orkney Islands. I just wanted a reasonable priced simlple hotel fir one night and the Kings Arms was just that very near the motorway. Nice clean room small but not tired with a good tv. I had BnB and the breakfast was very good too. I did not eat supper in the hotel.

10

Des

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming and courteous staff The bedrooms and general hotel areas are spotlessly clean and inviting. Full breakfast was lovely and cooked to order. Hotel menu offers a good selection for day and evening dining. Would definitely recommend. We will be back !

10

Thomas

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean amd comfortable stay. Will return.

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Vari

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room I was in was very tired with wallpaper peeling off the walls, rusty and limescaled bathroom and extremely stained carpet. Bedding and towels were clean and the room smelled fresh. If the room was in better repair, I have no doubt the cleaners had done a good job I paid £94 for a standard room and would have expected better for £60/70. It is rare that I would write a bad review as I am pretty tolerant but when I asked about moving rooms, I was made to feel like I inconvenienced them and also was not able to move into the "done up" rooms due to them not being dog friendly. I did not eat breakfast here so cannot comment on the food.

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Heather

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a beautiful large room. The bathroom was beautiful to.The best room ive ever stayed in.very clean and a good firm bed.The service was poor.couldnt get a drink at the bar when needed one.doesnt seem to have enough staff.not much to offer at breakfast. No one was offered tea or coffee though i think you would get coffee if u asked for it as there was cups on the table.no staff available except for the chef in the kitchen.our dinner was ok but not great.i asked for the bill and was sent to the bar to pay it.No bar tender available so we decided just to pay the bill in the morning. An hour later we were rudely interrupted while making love in bed.it was one of the staff at the door wanting payment for the dinner.i told her i would pay it in the morning. She said no one would be there to take the payment so i had to pay now. She was right.No one was there in the morning except the chef in the kitchen.Its a beautiful hotel .it just needs more staff to run it. The room we had was 5 star.

10

Bridget

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place staff super room a little tired in areas but very clean . Would definitely stay there again . Warm and cosy delightful

8

Philip

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room I stayed in was really clean, very nice.

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Anthony

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good in-town Victorian hotel. Rooms recently refurbished to a high standard. Google maps tells me this is a two star hotel, but it's much better than that. I'd give it 3 1/2 or even 4. Food is good too with an emphasis on local sourcing. Inevitably, some road noise for rooms to the front.

10

Zoe

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room.

10

Jim

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

CLean, comfortable and a great breakfast to set you up for the day

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Rooms

Room quality is inconsistent: several are refurbished, spacious or comfortable, while others feel dated with small bathrooms or weak showers. Noise from thin walls, events, or road-facing rooms is mentioned by multiple guests.

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George

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My double room was very noisy with paper thin walls. Very cramped bathroom. The evening restaurant meal was not good value for money.

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Ian

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate, bathroom very tight but bed comfortable. Meal in evening very good and service good. Breakfast was poor as order was not delivered & when waitress advised rather than offer apologies and then got what was ordered she was very abrupt, sharp and told me I was wrong.

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Darren

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room 8 was a little bit tired

8

Russell

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 minute walk from car park not ideal. Many items missing from the menu. Restaurant closed, so we were seated in bar area. Room ok, but dated. Shower like an old Mira type, more a drizzle than a flow. Really good breakfast. Manager, Ryan Lloyd, receptive and eager to please

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peter

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Newly refurbished, very friendly staff, parking outside and nearby, good food, and not far off the motorway, so has a lot going for it, i have stayed a few times and no issues to date.

8

Anthony

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good in-town Victorian hotel. Rooms recently refurbished to a high standard. Google maps tells me this is a two star hotel, but it's much better than that. I'd give it 3 1/2 or even 4. Food is good too with an emphasis on local sourcing. Inevitably, some road noise for rooms to the front.

6

Steven

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Felt the walls were not well insulated as I could hear the conversation from the rooms next door

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kenneth

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay. Room good though lot of noise travelled through walls and ceilings

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John

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was refurbished well. We were unfortunate with our timing because there was a disco until late and we could not sleep initially. The hotel was busy with the wedding guests and so we could not eat there. Also, we were in the room above the kitchens and the air conditioning units were left on late into the night so we could not open the window due to the noise from them. Perhaps they could be switched off earlier? Bed had no support from springs and mattress needed replacing. Breakfast was a very good cooked scottish breakfast - good quality ingredients. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Dario

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent stay just off M74 on a long drive . Single room was small but cosy and staff were pleasant especially the young girl at breakfast . For the price can’t go wrong

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Service

Many guests describe staff as friendly and helpful, with management stepping in effectively during busy periods. Others report lapses such as abrupt service, staffing shortages, and occasional check-in or billing issues.

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Ian

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate, bathroom very tight but bed comfortable. Meal in evening very good and service good. Breakfast was poor as order was not delivered & when waitress advised rather than offer apologies and then got what was ordered she was very abrupt, sharp and told me I was wrong.

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Brian

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was excellent and dinner and breakfast was very good. Hospitality was very poor. Absolutely no ambiance at all. Would not stay there again.

10

Chris

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good accommodation, choices of bar and lounges, immaculate decor, airy and welcoming, super-friendly staff. I had a very nice single room with a massive ensuite shower room in sparkling condition. Had 2 nights there on my way to and from Stornoway. Super breakfasts to order, and also lucky enough to be there on a Sunday for their really excellent Sunday Roast Carvery. Ryan goes out of his way to ensure everyone has a good experience, and his team are amazing! Will certainly stay again.

8

Vic

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Welcomed by Manager who explained that it had been a festival weekend and had been very busy and had proved too much for the chef who had quit. The evening was staffed by the manager on chef duties and one lady coping with bar and restaurant duties. In spite of this, food was good and service remarkably efficient and friendly.. The following morning, breakfast was cooked and served by the manager who coped cheerfully well. I must congratulate both him and the waitress.

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Heather

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a beautiful large room. The bathroom was beautiful to.The best room ive ever stayed in.very clean and a good firm bed.The service was poor.couldnt get a drink at the bar when needed one.doesnt seem to have enough staff.not much to offer at breakfast. No one was offered tea or coffee though i think you would get coffee if u asked for it as there was cups on the table.no staff available except for the chef in the kitchen.our dinner was ok but not great.i asked for the bill and was sent to the bar to pay it.No bar tender available so we decided just to pay the bill in the morning. An hour later we were rudely interrupted while making love in bed.it was one of the staff at the door wanting payment for the dinner.i told her i would pay it in the morning. She said no one would be there to take the payment so i had to pay now. She was right.No one was there in the morning except the chef in the kitchen.Its a beautiful hotel .it just needs more staff to run it. The room we had was 5 star.

10

Kelly

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly, personable staff. Rooms spacious and clean and location was quiet but convenient. Ted the resident dog was lovely and our old dog was made to feel right at home as was out son. Would recommend for families and dog owners.

10

T

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Slight mix up on checking in, was given the wrong room a single when I had book a double, soon rectified. The room was quite small & very tired looking badly in need on an update. There must have been a gutter leaking as I was woken up by trickling water - The shower was very poor. The breakfast was very good.

10

Susan

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The suite had the 'Wow Factor,' staff were warm and helpful, and the steak was enjoyable!

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gary

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we stayed two nights with our dog. Room was ok and the overall experience was ok. The breakfast was decent quality. What was lacking was knowledge and personal care from all the staff. They did not treat us as customers. We had to ask for things and chase up for breakfast order. When we asked questions on the menu like, what is todays soup of the day, the person had to go to find out. If you get a good deal then it is what it is.

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David

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room, friendly and helpful staff. Good bar area and meals.

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Location

Convenient in the town centre near the railway and just off the M74, making it practical for stopovers and exploring the area. Some rooms at the front experience road noise.

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Timothy

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Over night stop driving from Aldershot to Orkney Islands. I just wanted a reasonable priced simlple hotel fir one night and the Kings Arms was just that very near the motorway. Nice clean room small but not tired with a good tv. I had BnB and the breakfast was very good too. I did not eat supper in the hotel.

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Philip

13 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in the town centre. The room was warm and the bed was very comfy. I parked outside the hotel as i had a van. All in it was a very enjoyable stay and i would return again when in the area.

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Victoria

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for work

10

Annette

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming. Good location for border discovery. Easy to find. Fascinating history. Lovely stay and accommodations.

8

Rickie

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely handy as this Hotel is situated in the central belt of the town with easy access to the railway station, et cetera.

10

Kelly

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly, personable staff. Rooms spacious and clean and location was quiet but convenient. Ted the resident dog was lovely and our old dog was made to feel right at home as was out son. Would recommend for families and dog owners.

8

Anthony

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good in-town Victorian hotel. Rooms recently refurbished to a high standard. Google maps tells me this is a two star hotel, but it's much better than that. I'd give it 3 1/2 or even 4. Food is good too with an emphasis on local sourcing. Inevitably, some road noise for rooms to the front.

10

ian

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Handy for exploring the arae

10

peter

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just off the motorway, recently refurbished rooms, lots of free parking nearby, fantastic breakfast (cost an additional £15) , and friendly staff, good evening menu

8

Dario

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent stay just off M74 on a long drive . Single room was small but cosy and staff were pleasant especially the young girl at breakfast . For the price can’t go wrong

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as hearty and well cooked, and several guests enjoyed the evening menu. However, there are recurring issues like limited menu choices, occasional closures or confusion, and some inconsistent breakfast service.

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Ian

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate, bathroom very tight but bed comfortable. Meal in evening very good and service good. Breakfast was poor as order was not delivered & when waitress advised rather than offer apologies and then got what was ordered she was very abrupt, sharp and told me I was wrong.

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Jeremy

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked at short notice, I phoned and explained I would be arriving on the 22:35 train. Walked around the corner and they welcomed me by name. And the breakfast - amazing!!!!!

10

Anthony

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable and there was accessible parking . The bathroom was very new and a superb shower. Best thing was the amazing Scottish breakfast .

10

Chris

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good accommodation, choices of bar and lounges, immaculate decor, airy and welcoming, super-friendly staff. I had a very nice single room with a massive ensuite shower room in sparkling condition. Had 2 nights there on my way to and from Stornoway. Super breakfasts to order, and also lucky enough to be there on a Sunday for their really excellent Sunday Roast Carvery. Ryan goes out of his way to ensure everyone has a good experience, and his team are amazing! Will certainly stay again.

8

Russell

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 minute walk from car park not ideal. Many items missing from the menu. Restaurant closed, so we were seated in bar area. Room ok, but dated. Shower like an old Mira type, more a drizzle than a flow. Really good breakfast. Manager, Ryan Lloyd, receptive and eager to please

6

Robert

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have been kept awake all night by somebody working above room 2. Either that or they are learning how to break dance. Room fine sleep rubbish. Lovely evening meal but indifferent breakfast. Staff were very friendly.

10

Beryl

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel room, evening meal and breakfast. Very helpful, friendly staff. If in the area will definitely visit again

8

Drew

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is quite nice but theirs a few issues. The hotel is way too noisy at night, the dining options are a little confusing and the staff seemed a little puzzled about what to be doing.

10

peter

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just off the motorway, recently refurbished rooms, lots of free parking nearby, fantastic breakfast (cost an additional £15) , and friendly staff, good evening menu

8

Mindy

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The food options could use more vegetarian options.

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Kings Arms Hotel

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Standard Triple Room

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