A superb country pub with rooms. All staff from the moment of arrival to departure were very friendly and helpful. the rooms and public areas were very clean and well appointed. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. It would be worth a visit for the food alone.

Our room was a little bit on the small side but very well decorated and pleasant. The only thing I could say that was a minus is that of the four in our party two found the beds to be a bit on the firm side but I have to admit that is a personal choice thing. We would certainly consider staying there again when in the area.

I had the pleasure of staying in your Dalmatian Room on Tuesday 25th March 2025. It was a beautiful, well equipped room and the decor was modern and very tasteful. The only problem was I didn’t get to spend enough time there. I was booked there as I was attending a wedding in the nearby Colshaw Hotel so my time at The Dog was limited. I had the full English breakfast after my stay and it was cooked to perfection, really good quality ingredients presented beautifully. I had also attended The Dog on the evening before the wedding with 2 friends for some food. I had the Steak and Ale Pie which was absolutely delicious, home cooked and cooked perfectly. And both my friends enjoyed their meal immensely. Your Hotel is a beautiful country pub, in a fantastic location, modern and tasteful decor with a very welcoming atmosphere. I didn’t have a dog with me but dogs are welcome in the Hotel so fantastic for pet owners looking for a special getaway. The staff that I had dealings with were all very friendly, helpful and provided a first class service. This is a lovely little Hotel in a great location, great rooms , great food and great staff. I’d stay again and I’d certainly recommend to my friends and family. Superb 👌 Thank you for making my short stay very enjoyable. Regards Mary Prentice

I honestly can’t fault anything at The Dog. The rooms are comfortable, well decorated and quiet! We stayed in The Westie room and loved it! The food was delicious with a great number of options on the menu for both food and beers, wines, cocktails! We were lucky enough to stay there whilst the pub quiz was on and it was one of the best quizzes we’ve been to! The staff are exceptional, we felt right at home and as if we were surrounded by friends! Special mention and thanks to Beccie, who is an absolute testament to the establishment! We can’t wait to return! If I could give more than 10 stars I would!

That we had to leave! :)

We arrived around 1900 to a lovely welcome by staff. A delicious dinner was served from a varied menu. We had 3 rooms between us, all were delightfully appointed, bright and airy. We arose early the following morning and were severed an early pot of tea while we enjoyed looking out over the snow covered field. Breakfast was first class, as was the member of staff waiting on our table - a very decent and accommodating chap, nothing was too much, so a special 'thank you' to him.

nothing to add here! Just an observation - carpet / tread at top of staircase needs securing as is loose!

The food was great, including breakfast. The service we got from everyone was also great, particularly from a lady named Becky who was very helpful from the minute we checked in, helping us arrange transport to the venue and generally being very pleasant. The rooms, along with the dog themes were lovely. There is lots of dog references and a book was in our room. We stayed in room 1, The Boxer, but all the rooms appeared to be of an excellent standard. The location was perfect for us as we were attending a wedding at nearby Colshaw Hall. The venue, The Dog, appeared to be busy with local guests which indicates it's popularity and implies how good it is. Would definitely recommend this pub and it's high quality accommodation.

It was more than we were wanting to pay for the one night stay. But the proximity of the hotel, to the venue we were going to, offset some of the cost of paying more for transport to the venue etc.

There was a warm welcome at the Dog and the receptionist carried our case upstairs. Our room was clean and very comfortable with a lovely view across fields. There was a wide choice at breakfast, and the food was copious and well cooked using ingredients from local farms. Although the room was above a pub there was little noise from below and, indeed, it was relaxing to go down for a drink before bedtime.

Rather too many dog pictures for my taste - but the pub needs to live up to its name!

It is a beautifully refurbished property with a lot of history and retains all of it’s charm. The bedroom was really comfortable and stylishly furnished . The location is stunning surrounded by beautiful peaceful countryside. The food and drinks were first class and service friendly and attentive even though it was a busy evening when I stayed.

Shame that the pub garden overlooks the large carpark but it is nicely done. It was a perfect sunny evening with a good atmosphere. I do like dogs (I have my own) but the doggy decor in the bedrooms was a bit over the top for my taste.

The location of the Dog was ideal for us as we were attending a nearby wedding at Merrydale Manor. We were a bit concerned beforehand as the check-in time of 2pm clashed with the wedding start time so we weren't sure whether we'd be able to get changed etc beforehand. However, upon arrival the staff were great and allowed us to check in early despite the room not being fully ready. We were then able to change and leave our bags etc and our room was fully ready when we returned to later on after the wedding. The Dog offered a shuttling service from the Merrydale so we got a lift back without needing to get a taxi. The breakfast was also great in the morning, high quality with plenty of options available. We were also able to leave our bags at the Dog when returning to the Merrydale to collect our car.

There wasn't really anything I could fault to be honest. The wifi stopped working in some parts of the room, but that for me is nitpicking and it didn't really affect our stay at all.

I loved just about everything about this place. The friendliness of the staff, who were very welcoming from the moment I walked in, to their attentiveness at mealtimes. The whole place is smart, spotless and comfortable. The food is delicious, with an excellent range of menu choices. I loved the spacious feel of the bar and dining area while, at the same time, it feeling cosy and friendly. There is also a great community atmosphere throughout, which felt very homely. The room was really comfortable and again, spotlessly clean.

If I were to be picky, I would say the sound proofing isn’t great. Conversations in the bar were audible, although not clear. Patrons coming and going at night were a little noisy from the rooms but acceptable, considering the nature of the property. Personally, it didn’t detract from the enjoyment of my stay.

Overall a very good experience. Clean spacious room and good shower Able to collect key before check in time was 2pm- was attending wedding locally. for 1 pm Collection (taxi service)from wedding venue to pub - very good. Staff friendly and helpful

Not sure if i missed something but there didn't seem to be much offering of non cooked breakfast - i.e cereal, fruit and yoghurt, continental pastries... The cooked breakfast options were v good.... however when asked if item could be removed it was not possible?