Very clean and quiet.

Overall, fantastic accommodation, a 30-minute drive to Newmarket Racecourse. We stayed here rather than a typical hotel in Cambridge following live music at the Racecourse and definitely made the better choice. The staff were really friendly and attentive from the moment we arrived. The room was spacious and clean, and the log burner hot tub was warm on arrival and an amazing touch. Clean and Modern bathroom. The pub itself is located in the lovely village of Barrow with shops nearby and nice walks. There has been substantial renovation work completed to the traditional village pub with a new large glass restaurant extension to the rear and landscaped pub garden however it retains the small cosy snug areas in the old pub but brings them up to a modern standard with additional lighting and comfy benches. Clearly designed with the a chef's input; with the large, clean, kitchen being made a focal point in the new restaurant with great offerings on the menu. A Coffee Machine is available in the room although this replaces a kettle. Fresh milk was provided for the room rather than plastic UHT cartons. The staff were sure to offer alternative milks if we would prefer them. Breakfast was fantastic and is served in the main restaurant of the pub looking out into the gardens. One night definitely wasn't enough and we hope to return in the future. However, without the option to stay for one night we would never have stumbled across it!

The countryside location has the downside of flies, of which a good few made it into the room. Some sort of flyspray or plug in repellent in the room would help. A small cooler or fridge would be great to keep the fresh milk, water or a bottle of Fizz cold.

Breakfast was fine. Rooms were good quality but missing small touches. Four hangers in a room for four people is inadequate. No toilet paper in bathroom. Nice shower but slippy - someone will fall and injure themselves. No space in bathroom for one's toiletries - a shelf or two would help.

The admin. Having paid in advance, it was not good to have the hotel effectively accusing me of skipping without paying the bill.....