The Olde Peculiar

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Stephen

For Room only very clean and fresh
Parking good
Bar and Foods Great but check open hours
Staff helpful with foods / Drinks

Self

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

terry

So the pub is closed on a Monday. Nothing about that when booking. No where to eat and room was freezing cold till I found the heating switch. Only towel I could find was a hand towel. Won’t be back. Couldn’t complain as no one there.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Simon

The pub, the food and the drink are very good indeed, but the accommodation side of things is not quite to the same standard. It's ok for a quick overnight there, but... the TV didn't work, the bathroom light flickered, the bathroom heater was broken, the walls are paper thin so you hear everything from next door and there's general wear and tear. The info folder had leaflets in from 2015 and 2017 so no recent attention there and the online photos are a little rosier than the reality. There's a tourist board sign on the wall saying 3 Star - mmmm, maybe at one time in history, but suspect the sign might be there yet the accreditation no longer! Other online reviews capture other points. It's basically an old fashioned Travelodge set-up, but with just a little more investment, effort, know-how and attention to detail it has the potential to reach the standard of the pub side, which it felt like is where the owners main interest and effort goes and the rooms are more like a case \"well seeing as they were there when we got the place, suppose we might as well still do it\" kind of thing.

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Eileen

Parking was easy with accessibility being very good. Staff were very welcoming. The room was adequately resourced, clean and comfortable. Slight noise from the room above could be heard early in the morning, otherwise was a quiet location. We ate in the restaurant which was very nice indeed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Jane

Upstairs room really big, good location, free parking. Stayed there before, would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Deborah

Great room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Tilman

Friendly staff, clean rooms, good value for price

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Mary

Room was clean. No breakfast available which is a shame.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2025

James

Nice clean room with clean and bright shower room. Biscuits, coffee and tea. But bed not brilliant.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Paul

room was clean and everything i needed,

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Mark

Clean room very warm comfortable bed

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Michael

A slightly confusing booking process. The rooms are not a part of the pub but are slightly behind/to the left. Staff when checking in seem to assume you know where you are going. This would be the case if the car park was clearer and directed you to the entrance rather than the one you see from the road. The pub is great and food excellent. Room was clean, large and very comfortable. Shower took some getting to used to but once you're sorted it works well. Will stay again

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2025

Jane

Lovely village pub

Lovely stay to visit family. Good location. Friendly place. Comfortable room. Food looks great and entertainment too. Would definitely return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Sheila

Not at all Peculiar!

Unfortunately I had eaten enroute so did not dine in the nicely furnished olde style pub which took orders until 20.30 but, despite my 20.20 arrival I was given opportunity to eat. The bed was very comfortable. An armchairxwas provided in addition to a chair.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Duncan

Nice, clean with a nice local pub right across the courtyard. Very handy. However the pub is only open limited hours and no where else to eat within walking distance except a fish n chips joint. We stayed in apartment 3. Suited our family of 4 well, but note there is no mini fridge or micro that a family might hope for. Walls are thin too but not a big deal.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Ken

The room was bright and airy and very clean. Although the re was no-one to welcome us the key was left in the door. The only real negative was the shower. It was very small and a bit of a struggle manoeuvring the door to actually get in it!! However, the location was good for us and also being a pub was handy for food. Overall a pleasant stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Graeme

Lovely pub with rooms. Just what we needed for our stopover on a long journey.
Good beer, lovely food, comfy beds.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2025

Julie

When I booked the room it was because there was a restaurant I don’t stay anywhere I can’t have a meal. When I got here the restaurant was closed on this day, no where on the site did it say this, I was furious as been driving all day and wouldn’t of stayed here if i had known

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Wayne Paul

lovely place and very helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Sarah

Perfect little pub

Lovely little pub with friendly locals and brilliant food. Wished I was staying longer!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Aled

Excellent Find!

This was a great find at a reasonable price. Stayed in the family/suite room. The room had everything you could want including a detailed book of information for the hotel and local attractions. Food was also good and reasonable. Hotel does not currently offer breakfast. Overall, Fantastic! Would stay again :)

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Michael

Very Good

Friendly staff, excellent food in the evening. Comfy bed.
Room was basic and clean.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2024

Kevin

Accommodation Good but pub shut- No food!

Accommodation was fine but the pub was shut on a Monday- This is not clearly mentioned at the time of booking

Business

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2024

David

I checked in and decided not stay as room was not one of the best. Pub looked good. Need to spend money in future for a better hotel. Nothing really wrong with room etc but was hoping for more. Live and learn you get what you pay for

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Paul

A warm welcome with good food.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

JOHN

Yes!

Nice place, friendly staff.
Would stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

John

Perfect 1night stay over

CLean and tidy, perfect for a one night stay over.. basic but enough

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2024

Susan

The owner was very helpful and friendly.
Property had everything we needed.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

robert

Old peculiar (quite normal)

Super friendly and helpful staff. Great pub. Clean rooms with Comfortable beds.
Will visit again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

Simon

Cracking pub!

Lovely friendly pub with awesome beer, delicious food and a very warm welcome.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Robert

Comfortable & welcoming

The Old Peculiar offers excellent, comfortable room-only facilities, breakfast not being available.
This suited our purpose for a family visit, & the atmosphere & evening meals are worthy of note.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2024

Kenneth

The room was very noisy and the room had not be cleaned during my 3 night stay , had to leave early because of a family problem and had to pay full amount i.e 4 nights.
No breakfast available is not a good decision.
I have used this property for almost 18 months and in my view I would not use it again sadly.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2023

Victoria

Great value & good food

Great food, great price, comfortable stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Michelle

Very easy check in as key was just in the door
Room was nice and clean
Very happy with my stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Colin

Lovely village atmosphere

Lovely quiet village pub. Rooms excellent, clean and well equipped and maintained. Breakfast cooked to order, delicious food. Staff helpful and friendly. The pub is nice, locals friendly. Want to book for next year.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2023

Grant

No frills, but very clean and with an accommodating staff. Substantial breakfast

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

Richard

Very friendly and accommodating

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2023

Brian

A real gem!

A wonderful stay at this lovely pub. We were visiting the National Memorial Aboretum and being only 7 miles away it was ideally situated and my choice was based on this factor and the previous great reviews.

The welcome was warm, the people are superb, the food is outstanding and the rooms are clean and functional. If there is one (very) minor criticism it is that I found the bed a little soft and the quilt a little small. Having said that, I recognise these observations reflect personal preferences rather than any failing of the place itself.

We will stay here again when we are in the area. Well done to everyone involved and thank you for making our visit so pleasant.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2022

Anthony

Great place

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2022

Stewart

Good place to stay

Easy check in, great size accommodation, comfortable bed, easy parking.

Small shower, toilet missing flush and cistern top,

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2022

DAVID

Good room, service and breakfast for the price

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2022

Malcolm

A weekend away

Very friendly and helpful staff, very quick to attend to any requests we made. Room was very clean and spacious for us a couple. Food in the bar at night and the included breakfast were both excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2021

Robert

Basic room but very welcoming staff. Breakfast was superb. Nice bathroom too. Good value overall.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2021

Paul

Clean... Nice pub

Lovely village pub in a village that has become part of larger conurbation. Friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast.

Rooms are out the back. Clean and well presented. Only gripe... thin walls... TV noise from room next door.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2021

James

Excellent value

Excellent value with breakfast.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2021

Timothy

Great service, breakfast and value.

A friendly welcome, and the staff were always keen to help. The family room set-up was great, and the 5 of us were very comfortable there.

Breakfast was well presented and very tasty. All in all, tremendous value for money. I highly recommend it!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

One night stay

Great value for money and the fried breakfast is amazing! Good friendly service too. Rooms a little dated but overall clean and tidy with all the amenities you need for a short stay especially considering the price.

Only negative, a hair in bed and the shower mat wasn’t so clean (more hairs) which was hung on a towel rail right by the sink which wasn’t very pleasant! :-(

However would recommend overall!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2020

anon

Ideal for visiting our family in the area. unfortunatly the pub is closed so couldn't get a meal due to covid restrictions.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2020

Jim

Arboretum visit

Stayed here for a visit to the National Arboretum, which was about 15 mins drive away. Good location in a quiet village, rooms are in a separate annex close to the pub and very comfortable and clean. Good breakfast and we liked the pub, good atmosphere and choice of beers etc. Would stay again definitely

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2020

paul

Nice friendly pub, lovely home.cooked food, nice breakfast to

Business