Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Nearby parking is also available for a fee of GBP 3.00 per night, located 98 feet away and open 24 hours.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, providing a variety of options to start the day.

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

Check-in is from 15:00 until 00:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Barrow-in-Furness, approximately 2.5 miles from Furness Abbey, 0.6 miles from The Dock Museum, and 0.8 miles from Park Leisure Centre. It is conveniently situated near public transport options.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds, and any requests for additional bedding may require advance confirmation.

Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express - Barrow-in-Furness & South Lakes by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$117
February	$123
March	$122
April	$119
May	$134
June	$143
July	$127
August	$136
September	$136
October	$126
November	$122
December	$98

What guests think

Across reviews, Holiday Inn Express - Barrow-in-Furness & South Lakes by IHG is praised for consistently friendly, helpful staff and clean, comfortable, modern rooms that suit short stays, city visits, and business trips, contributing to smooth, enjoyable stays.

The central location works well for exploring Barrow and reaching the Lake District, with shops and venues like The Forum nearby. Breakfast is widely liked for freshness and choice, though several guests note weak coffee, no fried eggs, limited evening options, and occasionally cold items. On-site parking is limited but nearby public car parks help, and a few reviews mention tricky heating or cooler rooms and, less often, low shower pressure. A straightforward base for work trips and short leisure stays.

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Facilities

On-site parking is limited, but overflow and nearby public car parks provide workable alternatives at reasonable cost. The lobby bar and lounge are appreciated, though drink variety can feel limited.

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Stephen

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent staff welcoming, polite and couldn't be more helpful. Very good breakfast. Good value parking.

10

Peter

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and park. Staff very friendly no problems

8

Wasim

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very Nice hotel. Clean comfortable. Rooms very comfortable and clean. Staff very helpful. Highly recommend. On-site parking is not enough. Had to park offside in paid parking.

8

LAI LING

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking space is not enough. We’re lucky that the council parking in the opposite side of the street is free on Saturday night, so we can get a space. Table top, shelf and hook for hanging clothes or bag in the guest room is not enough too. Staffs are so nice and helpful, but the hygiene of restaurants tables and chairs need improvement.

10

John

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

New hotel pretty much, great rooms, great cafe and breakfast, bar in the lobby, right downtown

10

Andrew

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were very friendly. Bar staff were great. Food was good and quick would stay again.

8

Stephen

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Cheap parking. Great breakfast. A/C & heating was not obvious to control to heat heat and would often switch entirely off even while we were in the room. Evening food was a bit disappointing.

10

Hugh

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night for work, staff super attentive. Happy to put Rugby on the large TV near the bar

10

John

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking on site a bit limited but there is overflow parking down the street and vast public car park over the road

10

Paul

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed recently for 2 nights (not for the first time) and it was excellent again !!! Great staff, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Good bar food and service. My only gripe is need more choice of draught Lagers (San-Miguel on draught would be awesome please !!!!) Overall 10/10 👍

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are consistently clean and well kept, with several guests describing the place as new or smart. One review notes restaurant tables and chairs could be cleaner.

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10

J

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

really clean and smart hotel with a comfortable room. Breakfast was great and staff friendly and situated in the town centre

10

Julie

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived at the hotel the lovely staff were there to greet us . Absolutely nothing was too much trouble or an inconvenience. The room was large and very comfortable. Spotless bathroom, fluffy towels . Breakfast was organised with a good choice of things to have . Would have no qualms at recommending this hotel . Thank you for looking after us and all the people who came for the event .

10

Vatsal

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean property

8

LAI LING

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking space is not enough. We’re lucky that the council parking in the opposite side of the street is free on Saturday night, so we can get a space. Table top, shelf and hook for hanging clothes or bag in the guest room is not enough too. Staffs are so nice and helpful, but the hygiene of restaurants tables and chairs need improvement.

10

Michelle

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

New and clean. Friendly staff

10

MEHVISH

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed as a family for two nights and had a great experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Breakfast was fresh and had a good variety, making it easy for everyone to find something they liked. The location was convenient for getting around Barrow and exploring the area. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, and we would happily return.

10

Paul

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here for three nights. Great hotel for a short stay, super friendly staff, food is good, modern, clean rooms. No complaints will stay again for future visits.

10

Peter

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This Holiday Inn is perfectly situated for the town centre of Barrow, and also numerous businesses nearby. It's clean, the staff are excellent and the addition of the Chromecast in every room is also a bonus when you have a long stay. My only criticism would be the coffee, and the lack of options such as a fried egg at breakfast - I appreciate the latter is because of the Express brand, but the coffee supplier should be changed.

10

Irene

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I give it a10/10. I loved everything about Holiday Express. The room was so clean and spacious. The bed so warm and cosy. The bathroom was so so neat! The staff were so friendly. The breakfast nailed it! I highly recommend it. I am happy, satisfied and so much contented

10

Sand

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean rooms and friendly staff

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, comfortable, and often spacious, with useful touches like in-room Chromecast. A few guests report confusing or ineffective heating and occasionally low shower pressure, and some storage space can feel limited.

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10

Julie

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived at the hotel the lovely staff were there to greet us . Absolutely nothing was too much trouble or an inconvenience. The room was large and very comfortable. Spotless bathroom, fluffy towels . Breakfast was organised with a good choice of things to have . Would have no qualms at recommending this hotel . Thank you for looking after us and all the people who came for the event .

10

cheryl

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good. We had problems with the heating system and didn't want to ask the staff to much. Apart from that the stay was great.

8

Angela

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with lovely spacious rooms and lovely food though limited food choices. Excellent service from all the staff. The only thing I could have loved to improve on is a faster shower water pressure.

6

Kevin

Dec 14, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very nice but on this night it was around minus 6 degrees and the room was cold, the air con would not stay on so I had a terrible nights sleep, also some of the breakfast items were cold tut tut this is basic stuff for a chain

10

paul

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, they noticed my mum was in a wheelchair and got us a really nice disabled access room to make life easier 😀

8

Stephen

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Cheap parking. Great breakfast. A/C & heating was not obvious to control to heat heat and would often switch entirely off even while we were in the room. Evening food was a bit disappointing.

10

MEHVISH

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed as a family for two nights and had a great experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Breakfast was fresh and had a good variety, making it easy for everyone to find something they liked. The location was convenient for getting around Barrow and exploring the area. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, and we would happily return.

10

Peter

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Well-located hotel that is very convenient for working and also general exploring of the town. Could also be a good base to explore the Lakes. Good modern rooms with all the expected facilities - particularly liked the Chromecast in each room to give the option of watching what we like on the big screen. Only criticism is with the breakfast - sausages are overcooked, fried eggs or other options would be nice - and the coffee was not good at all. Just a jug of filter would be preferable to the machine being used.

10

Peter

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This Holiday Inn is perfectly situated for the town centre of Barrow, and also numerous businesses nearby. It's clean, the staff are excellent and the addition of the Chromecast in every room is also a bonus when you have a long stay. My only criticism would be the coffee, and the lack of options such as a fried egg at breakfast - I appreciate the latter is because of the Express brand, but the coffee supplier should be changed.

10

Irene

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I give it a10/10. I loved everything about Holiday Express. The room was so clean and spacious. The bed so warm and cosy. The bathroom was so so neat! The staff were so friendly. The breakfast nailed it! I highly recommend it. I am happy, satisfied and so much contented

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Service

Feedback consistently praises welcoming, attentive, and helpful staff across reception and bar, with thoughtful assistance for accessibility. One review mentions slow response from breakfast staff.

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10

Stephen

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent staff welcoming, polite and couldn't be more helpful. Very good breakfast. Good value parking.

10

Julie

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived at the hotel the lovely staff were there to greet us . Absolutely nothing was too much trouble or an inconvenience. The room was large and very comfortable. Spotless bathroom, fluffy towels . Breakfast was organised with a good choice of things to have . Would have no qualms at recommending this hotel . Thank you for looking after us and all the people who came for the event .

8

william

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

on the whole the hotel is very good but let down by consistently cold breakfast and poor response by breakfast staff as to problems with breakfast equipment and re-supply

10

paul

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, they noticed my mum was in a wheelchair and got us a really nice disabled access room to make life easier 😀

10

Raman

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service highly recommended 10/01

10

Andrew

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were very friendly. Bar staff were great. Food was good and quick would stay again.

10

MEHVISH

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed as a family for two nights and had a great experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Breakfast was fresh and had a good variety, making it easy for everyone to find something they liked. The location was convenient for getting around Barrow and exploring the area. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, and we would happily return.

10

Peter

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This Holiday Inn is perfectly situated for the town centre of Barrow, and also numerous businesses nearby. It's clean, the staff are excellent and the addition of the Chromecast in every room is also a bonus when you have a long stay. My only criticism would be the coffee, and the lack of options such as a fried egg at breakfast - I appreciate the latter is because of the Express brand, but the coffee supplier should be changed.

10

Irene

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I give it a10/10. I loved everything about Holiday Express. The room was so clean and spacious. The bed so warm and cosy. The bathroom was so so neat! The staff were so friendly. The breakfast nailed it! I highly recommend it. I am happy, satisfied and so much contented

10

Herman

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was exceptionally kind and helpful.

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Location

Central town location works well for Barrow’s amenities, venues like The Forum, and nearby businesses. It’s also a practical base for visiting the Lake District.

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10

Antonino

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic stay, close to the Lake District .

10

SUSAN

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For the fact l felt so relaxed with my family, few near by places to visit.

10

J

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

really clean and smart hotel with a comfortable room. Breakfast was great and staff friendly and situated in the town centre

10

AUDREY

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to visit The Forum, the reason for my trip

10

Antony

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff so welcoming, helpful and friendly to all guests and my toddler loved the company at breakfast and lounge area. Great quiet spot only a half hour drive to and from the lakes aswell at a great price

10

John

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

New hotel pretty much, great rooms, great cafe and breakfast, bar in the lobby, right downtown

10

MEHVISH

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed as a family for two nights and had a great experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Breakfast was fresh and had a good variety, making it easy for everyone to find something they liked. The location was convenient for getting around Barrow and exploring the area. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, and we would happily return.

10

Peter

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Well-located hotel that is very convenient for working and also general exploring of the town. Could also be a good base to explore the Lakes. Good modern rooms with all the expected facilities - particularly liked the Chromecast in each room to give the option of watching what we like on the big screen. Only criticism is with the breakfast - sausages are overcooked, fried eggs or other options would be nice - and the coffee was not good at all. Just a jug of filter would be preferable to the machine being used.

10

Peter

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This Holiday Inn is perfectly situated for the town centre of Barrow, and also numerous businesses nearby. It's clean, the staff are excellent and the addition of the Chromecast in every room is also a bonus when you have a long stay. My only criticism would be the coffee, and the lack of options such as a fried egg at breakfast - I appreciate the latter is because of the Express brand, but the coffee supplier should be changed.

10

Tracey

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were there for Dave Day weekend. Hotels was a great location. Staff friendly.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally enjoyed for variety and freshness. Recurring downsides include weak coffee, no fried eggs, occasional cold items, and some limited or disappointing evening options, though bar food is often rated good.

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william

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

on the whole the hotel is very good but let down by consistently cold breakfast and poor response by breakfast staff as to problems with breakfast equipment and re-supply

10

Patricia

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was exactly as it appeared in the photo, we had a standard double and it was clean and comfortable with all of the amenities as described. Staff were exceptionally helpful. Good choice for breakfast, a machine for coffee or hot chocolate, croissants and muffins, fruits and cereals, cooked breakfast. The only 2 disappointments for me were the sausages were more like hot dog sausages and I couldn’t get a fried egg (I asked the man who was filling the hot food trays and he said it was scrambled egg only). These weren’t an issue for me and don’t effect my rating which will still be 5 stars, would definitely stay again

10

Andrew

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were very friendly. Bar staff were great. Food was good and quick would stay again.

8

Stephen

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Cheap parking. Great breakfast. A/C & heating was not obvious to control to heat heat and would often switch entirely off even while we were in the room. Evening food was a bit disappointing.

10

MEHVISH

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed as a family for two nights and had a great experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Breakfast was fresh and had a good variety, making it easy for everyone to find something they liked. The location was convenient for getting around Barrow and exploring the area. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, and we would happily return.

10

Paul

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here for three nights. Great hotel for a short stay, super friendly staff, food is good, modern, clean rooms. No complaints will stay again for future visits.

10

Peter

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Well-located hotel that is very convenient for working and also general exploring of the town. Could also be a good base to explore the Lakes. Good modern rooms with all the expected facilities - particularly liked the Chromecast in each room to give the option of watching what we like on the big screen. Only criticism is with the breakfast - sausages are overcooked, fried eggs or other options would be nice - and the coffee was not good at all. Just a jug of filter would be preferable to the machine being used.

10

Peter

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This Holiday Inn is perfectly situated for the town centre of Barrow, and also numerous businesses nearby. It's clean, the staff are excellent and the addition of the Chromecast in every room is also a bonus when you have a long stay. My only criticism would be the coffee, and the lack of options such as a fried egg at breakfast - I appreciate the latter is because of the Express brand, but the coffee supplier should be changed.

10

Irene

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I give it a10/10. I loved everything about Holiday Express. The room was so clean and spacious. The bed so warm and cosy. The bathroom was so so neat! The staff were so friendly. The breakfast nailed it! I highly recommend it. I am happy, satisfied and so much contented

10

Paul

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed recently for 2 nights (not for the first time) and it was excellent again !!! Great staff, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Good bar food and service. My only gripe is need more choice of draught Lagers (San-Miguel on draught would be awesome please !!!!) Overall 10/10 👍

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