For travellers on the A66 between England and Scotland, this recently renovated village inn, just off the A66, offers a welcome change from standard chain hotels. Managed by an enthusiastic young couple, with a friendly and helpful staff, this inn is the focal point for the local community. Excellent home cooked food and a welcoming atmosphere are important elements in this success. For guests, the bedrooms, although smallish, have been comfortably furnished and well-equipped, as are the en-suite bathrooms - ours having a good-sized shower.

Not much really.

Breakfast was sufficient, delicious and well cooked, together with choices of juice, cereals and hot drinks. Facilities were, clean, comfortable and quiet. Pub bar was comfortable, cosy and friendly.

Slightly wider choice/variety of evening menu options would have just made it a little better... but a minor observation as what was available was delicious, well presented and arrived in a timely manner. It is understood that establishments have to strike a balance between choice, price and managing the costs of a range of food stuffs and menu options.

The new crown inn is a very nice little place in a quiet village. Very nicely decorated and presented throughout. Nice tea tray with kettle and biscuits, the bathroom was very nice. The bed was very comfortable overall. Plenty of storage with the large wardrobe. Free parking, and key provided for access late at night as we're going to a wedding nearby.

We entered the place through the main bar door at check in time and stood for about 15mins before anyone checked us in..there was no-one there, we were shown to our room when staff did come..

Bedroom was pristine, not a smear to be seen on the shower cubicle in the en-suite so you can tell the staff take extra care. Yes your above the Bar area which was noisy on a Friday night but it all stopped at 11pm. The breakfasts was hot and tasty. Loved the Eggs Benedict.

Wasn't anything, apart from another guest turning the heating thermostat off in the accommodation area, which meant bedroom was cold but owners are reviewing that when I raised it with them.

We stayed at the New Crown Inn last year and the experience wasn't brilliant, I was very reluctant to go back but the location for where we were working is a bonus. When we arrived you could feel the difference immediately, very friendly and welcoming. We had a very enjoyable stay this time. The rooms are very comfortable and clean.... the beds are a bit low but I'm told that's being looked into. We do plan to return for our next business trip to the area, we will also recommend to anyone else from the business.

Food was outstanding. Staff were so friendly without being interfering. Room was gorgeous and so clean. Easy parking. Great walks in surrounding area. Just amazing!

Only down side was the noise from the pub was a little loud but it was only minimal and it was nice to hear people having a nice time. So as long as you’re not trying to get a baby to sleep it really shouldn’t be an issue.

Good location for us as we where attending kendal calling and it was a 15 minute drive there. But it's in a nice little village not too far from appleby town. Food is lovely, massive portions and well priced. Comfy beds especially after a festival.

You can hear the people in the bar on the weekends. But that didn't bother us we didn't go to sleep until after the bar closed and it wasn't open very late at all.

Lovely village location. Great balance of modern and traditional decor. Good range of beers. Great food. Busy with locals which is always a good sign. Excellent staff and a crisp clean well decorated room with a good shower.

Little bit of noise from the bar area below our room but not an issue for us. Appears to have a wasps nest somewhere around the residents exit door. Staff were aware and trying to sort it out.

friendly country pub with rooms in lovely location . Staff friendly and helpful, room spacious and nicely decorated. Good food in restaurant. Good stop off on way to Scotland would definitely use again

all good for our overnight stay. Bed was not as comfortable as I like but that is a personal preference TV in room was not working well would probably not have noticed but I wanted to watch the end of the tennis after our journey.

so, this was a lovely little place. the thing that made it for me were the staff one bar man in particular .. didn’t get his name, think was ex forces otherwise I doubt he would have done the tug of war for the army. went out of way to be of service and friendly .. ridiculously marshmallow comfy bed .. it’s low though but I’m short so was ok

you just need to keep in mind it’s an old pub and although rooms are defo lovely and prob designed by a woman (compliment) with plugs and mirrors in the right place, there was a dip in my floor boards and toilet seat loose but she knew and was attending to it. also there is some noise from the bar at night but it is a pub! and I had the room above x