Large traditional and historic pub on the Main Street of Castleton. We stopped for Sunday lunch…read more The rambling interior has a central bar and several different seating areas, including a small seating area at the back. There are flagstone floors and lots of rood panelling. There's an extensive menu with a range of full meals, and hot and cold sandwiches, and a good range of real ales. In our party the £10 Sunday Roast went down very well, with generous portions and huge Yorkshire puddings. The £12 veggie burger (minced mushroom) was very good and also generously portioned and cake with sweet potato chips and coleslaw. For s busy Sunday, service was very quick and friendly. So, not the cheapest venue but good value if you can manage the portions.

My favourite spot in Castleton simply because of their excellent cream teas. This 'pub' does better…read morefood than I've had in son restaurants. It is a bit pricey, but it's good quality, and Castleton is a big tourist trap, so kind of expected. Lovely atmosphere, and big leather sofas and a real fire mean it's very hard not to nod off after your dinner, especially when the resident cat comes and plinks on your lap : )

Yummy fish finger sandwiches - just a little too much bread for my taste…read more I've visited a few times following a walk or a run in the peaks. Today was a run and I was starving hungry and ready for a big feed. I was not disappointed - the fish finger sandwich was huge and came with great salt and pepper fries. I did leave some of the granary roll as it was just a bit much for me. The staff are always friendly, and there is an excellent range of beers. There are some good sunny, quiet outdoor seating spots and muddy boots and dogs are welcome. It does have a bit of a chain feel to it, however it's not really an issue as the location, food and beer are great.

Now any visit to the Peak District really should involve a visit to Castleton. Mam Tor (a large…read morehill with an impressive landslide and spectacular views), three caverns (one with a boat ride!) and a castle. The Castle Pub sits.... rather as you'd expect directly at the base of the hill from the actual Castle. Smack in the middle of all the walk routes for the area, a 2 minute walk from the most impressive of the caverns and a 2 minute drive (or a ten minute uphill walk) from Mam Torr. Now as to the pub, parking is costly as the nearest spaces are the "£4 for as many hours" cavern parking, but if you don't mine the walk theres free parking on the outskirts of town. You'll arrive at a pub with a huge amount of outside seating (the thing that sold me to it initially, over it nearest neighbours. When the temperature dipped a bit (as its want to in april) we headed inside. The pub is remarkably intimate despite its size, lots of side rooms warmed by real wood fires and enclosed in old fashioned dark wood beams. The food, delivered swiftly despite the busy bar was spectacular (though perhaps on the pricey side for the nicest options on the menu). The portions were of a good size and everything was delicious. We felt content to lounge by the fire long after our meal without being hurried along. I went away very full and very happy with the quality of service. In fact had i been on more than a day trip i could even have stayed, the pub runs an inn with private lounge areas for residents as well !! The only advice i think i owe it to readers to give is don't go eating there if you want to go climbing after, they will fill you with food and good ale and you won't ever want to leave!

What a great little hotel! When you open the front door it is like stepping back into the…read moreVictorian era. Victorian/Edwardian antiquities adorn the walls and provide a very interesting and calming ambiance. My room was fantastic, see attached photo. The breakfast which was included in the nightly rate was voted as the best in Derbyshire and truly deserved that honour! If I ever need to be in the Derby/Matlock area overnight I will stay here. Say hi to Dianne if you get the chance to visit.

Made the trek up from Derby for dinner. Great place with a wonderful interior. The restaurant is…read morevery cozy and offers up appetizing dishes. The rack of lamb is delicious. Definitely worth a second visit when back in Derby.

Am I reviewing this as a hotel or a pub? Doesn't really matter I guess, full marks for both. Liked…read morethe place from the moment we stepped inside and we were greeted by incredibly friendly staff. The beers were really good, those from their own brewery (including a green coloured ale) and the guests. The food is worth recommending too we managed to eat here once in the evening, as well as devouring a couple of breakfasts (you can actually get a beer with breakfast if you are man mad enough) 6 rooms, watch out for the haunted toilet in room 3!

The Hillsborough Hotel is a good stop on Sheffield's 'Beer Valley' trail with a tram stop close by…read moreto take you into town or to other real-ale pubs on the trail. There's a great selection of beers brewed at the on-site Crown micro-brewery (including stout) and there are also some 'proper' Continental lagers on tap. The main drinking area is plainly furnished with lots of bare wood and the conservatory at the rear is a winner with great views along the Don Valley. Staff are pleasant and knowledgeable and there's also food and B&B accommodation, although we haven't tried either of these so can't comment on them.

We stayed on this site last year for a weekend and found it really pleasant…read more It's a massive site set in a valley with a slow meandering river running through it. It's a very slow river but deep in places so kids can't go in it. We were given a pitch on a field down the end but requsted to move, paid a bit extra and got a pitch next to the river. There's not a massive amount to do on the site, it's more a relaxing break. They have got a large field for tents but when we went it was empty so we could have a good kick about. You are set right in the middle of the countryside so there is alot of walking to be done. In the area is the Sherwood Forest visitor centre where you can marvel at Robin Hoods tree, Newstead Abbey, Mansfield town and more. A nice place to take you van for a break.

The Castle Hotel, in the peak district stands as the main hotel in the village of Castleton. The…read morebar is warm, inviting and friendly although it can often be difficult to find a seat as the bar becomes very busy with hikers and tourists. The meals are delicious, if a little expensive but are all home cooked with fresh local ingredients. The hotel restaurant is a great place to dine, very traditional and comfortable and the service is of a very high standard, it is a great place to drive out to on a warm summers evening. The rooms in the hotel itself are very comfortable, with jacuzzi's if requested and the view up to the castle is magnificent, if a little eerie at night when it is lit up.

The bar next to the hotel, old converted stables give the place a quirky rural charm. The Batman…read morewas a hoot and the rest of the staff super friendly and charming. Great music (for me anyway) plays while you chow down on the outstanding delicious pub fare, all freshly cooked, hot and delicious. We are a fussy crew but loved every bite! Park by the back of the bar to avoid paying parking.

This is a very popular place for tourists and in the summer it gets very crowded,…read more It has a good range of local real ales which are served well. However. The food is terrible. It is overpriced, poor quality and in the case of the burger we had, just disgusting. It seems their strategy is to use the cheapest ingredients and charge top price for them. Everything is served with large amounts of salad to fill the plate up.

A very rare, and completely deserved, five star rating for this country house hotel on the…read moreoutskirts of Rotherham, and within easy reach of the M1 and M18 motorways. There are around 90 bedrooms in the complex, including a number of luxury suites, most of which offer views over the rolling countryside. The hotel do a booming conference and wedding trade, and as one of the few places in the area which offer genuine professionalism and quality, its usually booked long in advance. we've used the delegate facilities on a number of occasions, and its pretty much faultless. One of the conference rooms can cater for up to 500 delegates! Guests also have full use of the in house fitness suite, which offers a modern gym, 20m swimming pool, health spa, sauna, steam room and sun-beds. Staff take pride in their work and are happy to help. Food in the main restaurant is superb, and snacks in the public areas and room service is all of a high quality. Its probably a little more expensive than anywhere else locally, but you really do get what you pay for, and if you want a comfortable and quality stay in the local area, then this is the place to stay at.

Hotel looks better from the outside than inside unfortunately... Old furniture everywhere, only…read moreclean when not looking too closely. Applies to the room as well. Kettle was old and shockingly disgusting from the inside. Food quality varies quite a lot both at the bar and the restaurant. Staff mostly friendly. WiFi is free but offers crappiest connection I ever had at a hotel and is incredibly slow.