The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby

Stayed for a night whilst passing through on a walking holiday (or rather, I arrived on foot and left the following day on a bus as a vicious cold finally got the better of me!). A lovely large old inn in this small village, it served up a surprisingly good Sunday roast dinner followed by my personal favourite - a cheese board with local specialties. Breakfast the following morning was good and wholesome. And service was delightful both in the evening and morning. The room was nice spacious and quiet (well away from the bar / restaurant downstairs). This felt like quite a classy hotel in a mid-size town so how they manage to maintain their high standard in this tiny hamlet is a bit of a mystery. Never the less, it's a fine place and well worth your custom if you're in the vicinity.

This was our second stay since the Kings Arms was refurbished, and, as before, we couldn't have been more impressed. The staff are friendly, professional and welcoming; the food - breakfast and evening meals - is very very good indeed, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. I can't think of one negative or neutral comment to balance my "Excellent in every way" verdict!

Called in on Saturday late lunch time, as had been to Acorn Bank, hoping that food was served. A lovely welcome, warm, cosy, beautifully decorated pub, good beer and astonishingly good food; the steak pie and the fish and chips. It was Such an enjoyable treat, lovely atmosphere. The sort of pub I’d love for a local. Will definitely call in again when we’re in the area.