From the moment we arrived we were pleased that we had picked to stay in such a lovely oldy worldy pub. Our room was lovely and clean and comfortable (if a little too warm) the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was also very good, especially the breakfast the following morning.

My partner and I stayed here for one night on our way to somewhere else. Excellent location in a gorgeous little village and our room was really nice. Very modern and spotlessly clean for an old inn and although the bathroom was tiny it had everything in there you needed and again was modern and clean. We had room 15 which was over reception and you could hear some bar noise but its stopped after 11pm and wasn't an issue for us. We had period features in our rooms with old beams and a fireplace. We ate in the bar (it was almost full at 6pm) and the food and service was excellent. I'd recommend a stay here if you're passing through and I wouldn't hesitate in booking to stay here again.

My partner and I stayed at the Bowl Inn for one night only in September en route from visiting family in Cardiff and visiting more family the following day in Derby prior to our return to Lancashire. From the moment we saw it we were 'Bowled over' it is the sort of pub you see on postcards and in a beautiful quiet village. We were met by the friendly receptionist who allocated us the 'Blue Room' which was spotlessly clean and well appointed, the slight worry we had was that it was right over the bar and on a Sunday afternoon it was quite noisy with the locals having a catch-up, we need not have worried as the place was as quiet as the next door church come 2230. The food in the restaurant was excellent and obviously prepared to order, reasonably priced and decent portions, we later had drinks in the adjoining bar and I particularly enjoyed the selection of real ales, a good nights sleep was enjoyed followed by an excellent breakfast which was cooked to order, all the staff we met - including the chef were friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay at the Bowl Inn again and would recommend a walk round the church and village.

Very impressed with our overnight stop. Decent sized room which was clean and well equipped. Enjoyable evening meal and breakfast, using locally produce, with a blackboard explaining where the food was sourced.Good choice of 4 local real ales. Friendly efficent staff.

Very handy for M5 as only 5 minutes away, and an idea stop over and offered excellent value.