The Mousetrap Inn

Arrived at the Mousetrap Inn only to find we could not get parked within 500yds of the venue. Very few spaces available given the number of rooms available. I think this should be highlighted before arrival as after a 200 mile drive it didn’t start things well. Once we walked back and booked in our welcome was warm and informative from a very friendly receptionist. All was explained in detail. The room was adequate but very warm. Once the windows were opened we managed to get some air through. Eventually during the evening saw a space in the car park and managed to walk back to the car and get back in time to get in.The far end of the car park is the rubbish area with overflow being in the end bay which is not ideal when trying to get parked. The sleep was t good with a very uneven mattress and very warm in the room. Later found that the floor was very hot across under the bed which I presume was heating pipes. We were above the kitchen but as they finished at a reasonable time it did not present a problem. One problem with the kitchen however is the rear access to the accommodation. The area outside the door is absolutely disgusting, the path to the rooms out the back is lathered in grease and puddles of stagnant soapy water lying around the drain. This all comes from the rear door to the kitchen and the outside cooler unit. Very poor considering it is an access route for guests. Breakfast was in itself very good and well cooked, the serving staff however might benefit from treating the customer as such and not using looks and attitude towards people as if they are naughty children! We had to wait around for several minutes for the door to open as when we arrived just after 8am there were no staff around. Also loud conversation with the kitchen staff discussing last nights tv is not what I desire over breakfast. To be a stand out venue in this area these sort of problems need to be addressed.

Steve and Michelle were excellent hosts in their lovely 'The Mousetrap Inn'. I was travelling solo and stayed in one of the ground-floor rooms, and I was so happy. The room was spotless, and fresh, oh and that bed was just so incredibly comfortable. I was greeted as a friend and looked after, the staff were just as wonderful. I couldn't fault the accommodation or the food at all. Besides being spoilt the village is beautiful, I would recommend getting up early before the visitors arrive for happy snaps.

Fantastic olde world inn so close to the river and fabulous areas to walk bedroom was small but more than adequate for our stay our evening meal was delicious and a big big thank you to our host who took us to Hawkstone brewery in his car thank you so much for your kindness All the staff were so friendly Well done 👏👏🌈🌈