The River Don Tavern and Lodge

Our room was clean and spacious with a small fridge and a bottle of milk & water provided along with tea/coffee, hotchocolate & biscuits. The bed was large and comfortable. We paid for breakfast on both mornings of our stay and had an evening meal on the first night. The food was exceptional with very good portion sizes. The owner was kind enough to let us eat breakfast in the lounge area as dogs are not allowed in the restaurant. All staff we met were very friendly and helpful. This is the second time we have stayed at the River Don and would definitely stay again if we are on the area. Would definitely recommend.

Able to choose my food preferences. Cooked breakfast perfect and fresh. Porridge just as I liked. I booked there as a convenient stop off, overnight, place that took a dog. Also quiet after hectic journey driving roads I didn’t know. Perfect location- a reminder of how country villages used to be in “the 50s/60s” when I grew up in North Yorkshire. “Heartbeat” is still a programme I watch and enjoy. Too much anger around, wherever we go nowadays.

The shower was unfamiliar to me. Tried controlling water temperature by turning alternative tap, but would have scalded myself. Therefore, after seriously long drive from Ilfracombe to near Scunthorpe and enduring all weathers, I was pretty keen to have refreshing shower, but had to make do with a wash down (as my granny would say😄).

The rooms are comfy, clean and every thing works, with all of the facilities available as advertised in booking.com. The pub does a good selection of food at a very reasonable price and breakfast is good value for money. The staff are excellent... all of them.. maybe not so much the dog lol whose a bit grumpy. Wifi is good and works, and there's some nice touches, like the fresh milk, which is really nice. Value for money is excellent.

Maybe a bigger TV? but that's possibly the worst I could mention an.d value for money, it's a real nit pick

The breakfast was lovely, and cooked perfectly, plenty of choice of cereals etc. The landlord does a wonderful job ,but could do with a little help I think. Cups in dining room all tea stained, Condiment tray covered in sauce, tables sticky, ( could do with good spray of Elbow grease, and wiped with anew clean cloth.) Bathroom bin not been emptied since last guest. Water in shower to hot, and couldn't be regulated. On a positive note, the fridge in the room with fresh milk and bottled water a lovey touch.

None of the above are criticisms, just to raise awareness.

All the food served at this establishment is excellent (fresh, generous portions and plenty of choice). The breakfasts will set you up for the day, the evening meals and Sunday lunch will delight you. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. The ambience in the pub side is lovely and the locals friendly. There are 3 log fires to cosy up to during these cold autumn nights and there's plenty of choice if you like real ale. 4 legged fur babies are welcome. Truly, I feel like I'm "at home" in this place and I've already booked more stays. The location is good for sightseeing too. What's not to like?

Had a lovely overnight stay at the River Don Tavern. The room was spacious with plenty of tea/ coffee and bottled milk available along with biscuits and a mint sweet. The bed was large and very comfortable. We had an evening meal and breakfast the following morning and the food was gorgeous, there was plenty of choice on the menu and all the meals were of ample portions and cooked to perfection. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful and the locals in the bar all friendly and pleasant. If we are in this area in the future we would definitely be booking here again.

Traditional village pub, with four bedrooms in a block the rear. The room was comfortable and well-equipped. There was entertaining company in the bar to accompany good food and beer. We had stayed at the River Don before, so our return indicated a high level of satisfaction.

We had a problem with water temperature in the shower, but it was speedily rectified.

Home cooked breakfast of very generous portion size and a good variety of choice. Quiet location but not lacking available facilities . Being able to take my dog was a real bonus. Good quality food also available in the evening. Enjoyed so much returning again in October.

Nothing of note

We were very pleased with the arrangements that were given and oh boy what a friendly place and people coming into the Pub, so much so that we will definitely call again and hopefully stay for 5 days as central to every place we would like to explore. The food was so good and plentiful as was the Breakfast hosted by a very pleasant owner.

None as this was so good even down for parking. nothing was too much trouble.

The staff are helpful and friendly, the food is fab and the rooms are newly decorated and clean with new bedding. Very comfortable mattress and pillows. Modern en suite with lovely large shower. Beverage making facilities in your room. Fresh milk is in the fridge on the landing (each bottle is marked with your room number). Sunday lunch is fabulous. The ambience in the bar is great and the locals very friendly. Plenty of room in the car park.