Reviews in Kirkby Stephen

We had an absolutely sublime stay. The castle is stunning, the rooms gorgeous and the food to die for. Nothing is 'overdone'. The castle has not been renovated to within an inch of its life and wears its age with grace and charm. The food is accomplished but not overly complicated and absolutely delicious. Breakfast was equally as good as dinner. We didn't try the afternoon tea but that looked amazing too. We would highly recommend this restaurant and, if you can mange it, an overnight stay to round off the experience. One final word about the staff... the friendliest we've ever encountered in years of travel in the UK.

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An amazing and unique destination!

I visited this lovely little restaurant with my disabled husband and the service was superb ,the food was absolutely out of this world .The owner helped me to get my husband to the car .We have been there several times and the same excellent service and kindness was given. I could not fault this restaurant. Martha Roberts Brough Cumbria.

Must say best coffee for miles , well worth a visit if only for a coffee.

We love this place and enjoy the pensioners special once a month. £6 for 3 courses. The Landlord is a lovely young man too!

lovely fresh food,on holiday great service & reasonably priced

What a place! Enjoyed a wonderful night at the castle. We chose our room , the Langdale. It was a real treat to have a real fire in our room as we went to sleep. Up in the morning for a fine breakfast followed by a game of tennis on the castle's picturesque court. Then a walk up to the "9 standards" after looking at the nearby ruins of Brough Castle.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS B&B!!! BE ADVISED!!! Had reservations for this establishment and was shocked by the level of filth and service. Entered after doing the C2C walk and was immediately overcome by the total filth from floor to ceiling, horrible smell similar to sewage, and total unkempt appearance. Met another couple on the walk that had stayed there and mentioned bed bugs in the rooms. Employees were incredibly rude and hostile and pub filled with hooligans. I have seen cleaner surroundings in sheep pens. Immediately cancelled reservations and stayed at the Black Bull which was spotless and excellent service. BE ADVISED

I have always found The Mulberry Bush an enjoyable place to eat. The food is fresh and very well presented. The prices are good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would recommend a meal here to anybody wanting good quality food.

A traditionally-furnished pub that is genuinely interested in creating a terrific village hub. The staff and regulars were unfailingly pleasant and welcoming to the 10 of us (with the exception of the older barman who needs to tone down his act, he upset a friend of ours who felt unable to stay after an unpleasant comment). Matt - the owner and chef - is passionate about serving locally-sourced high quality ingredients and is deliberately simple in his treatment, bringing out the best in the fine foods he selects. We loved the place, and the warmth of the people was outstanding.

Difficult to fault this one! Gorgeous old Victorian country home, beautifully restored. Furnishings per period, but lovely and comfortable. Very quiet, restful, great walks nearby. Some super pubs (Try Fat Lamb) for dinners. Breakfast v. good. The owner is a gem. Priced very reasonably. I paid 60 per night for two of us incl breakfast. Definite return venue.

What an amazing night I had here, I just can't get over the level of service, the attention to detail, for a small country pub, to have a guy that can match wine to food, and make recommendations that is amazing. Dave looked after us very well all night, he is chirpy and really seems to know what he is doing, he kept the young waitress in check all night, and she was confident to follow instructions. Matt's cooking was great, I tried the Sea Bass from the specials board, what a delightful treat, whole instead of a piece. The Bay Horse, at Winton really puts other pubs to shame, Dave Davies' beer selection and upkeep is amazing. This guy could really go far. Keep up the good work people.

What a find! Well kept, unusual guest beers. Outstanding house wine, also available by the glass. Locally sourced home cooked ingredients result in memorable meals. Friendly, welcoming owner/chef and bar staff. This won't be this cheap for long!