The Trooper Inn

Usually closed on a Monday, The Trooper Inn made the right decision to open on a Bank Holiday Monday! I was passing and saw that they were open. Plenty of parking available. Cheerful welcome as I entered, I was served with a smile. Ample choice on the menu, I was easily able to find and order a hearty lunch and sat with my drink at a sunny window table. My delicious lunch was served promptly. A steady stream of passing trade came in after me and as I left more were arriving. I would definitely visit again next time I’m passing the area.

The pub was closed so you can not get a drink or a meal on Mondays or Tuesdays. I managed to stay in this hotel without physical seeing a single member of staff as there are non on duty. You get given a door code and a phone number. When I made the booking it was not mentioned that the whole place is closed. This is not local to any pubs or restaurants, they are at least a 10 minute drive to get a meal. Even breakfast was help yourself with no staff present. Would I stay again, No.

Good welcome - cheap and cheerful which is just what we needed for a simple B & B stay

Stayed for 3 nights this week while working away. Can honestly say one of the best places I’ve stayed in a long time the food is great the hospitality is great the owner is friendly and does everything for you if you need it done. Highly recommend anyone who is thinking of staying

Our group went for lunch and Chris and Hassan were superb. Great food and service and excellent VFM. What else do I need to say but I have to keep going as I have to use 200 characters! Thanks for a great lunch.

I stayed in this hotel for one evening and had a great stay. Everything was as described, the staff were welcoming, informative and very helpful. The room was really nice and I particularly enjoyed the deep bath after a long drive down from Scotland. I had access to the bar for dinner as well and had a lovely meal. The continental breakfast in the morning was very generous with cereal, bread for toast, yoghurts, breakfast bars, fruit, tea, coffee, fresh orange and much more available. Would definitely stay again if in the area and recommend to others.

What can i say, on a positive the room and bathroom were clean and comfortable, staff polite, but for us let down massively by the breakfast, in our opinion a really poor self service attempt, coffee sachets, some bread for toasting and jam, a few cereals, yogurts and a bowl of fruit is hardly what i expected in this B&B, definitely an insult to even try to call it a continental breakfast, they would honestly be better off not offering breakfast at all for what was on offer here, the worst breakfast i have seen in a B&B, i have worked in the hospitality trade for nearly forty years and know all about costings so please dont use that as an excuse, so conclusion is, if you just want a comfortable room to sleep in its fine, if you expect a Bed & Breakfast! you will sadly be left disappointed and not ready to start your day.

Quaint reasonably priced pub not too far from the A3. Could do with the beds replacing tho.

Cleanliness excellent, staff friendly and helpful. Self service continental style breakfast excellent.