6/10 Okay
Peter
27 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked to stay in the Lister Arms, but a few weeks before our stay we got a call from them explaining that the pub would be closed due to a refit.
We were offered a room in their Barn, which was an upgrade, but our breakfast and any other services would be at the Buck inn, which was a few hundred yards away. So, we checked out the food menu at the Buck, to see if it had a decent choice, it did, so we accepted the change to the booking, as it was still technically with the Lister Arms.
We arrived, and booked in at the Buck, got our room sorted at the barn, which was very close, and very nice accommodation, which we were more than happy with,
We booked a table for an evening meal at the Buck, as the only other option to eat in the village was at a hotel which was plant based food only.
The menu at the Buck, was not what was on their website, very very limited, and very expensive (£18 for 4 pieces of cheese and crackers)! It was such a basic menu, which did not change for the 3 nights we were there. Our only other option was to drive out to find another place to eat, the weather was awful, plus we wanted a relaxing break.
We would never have stayed here if we had known this.
As we booked for the Lister Arms, we have to review as such.
Very disappointing stay, not cheap, and the food was a massive let down, both the menu and the price.
We must say, the staff were lovely, special shout out to Mel - she was fab.
Beware if you are staying whilst the Lister is still closed.
Peter
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
