The Barge Inn

The rooms all have en suite bathrooms as well as TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. However, the tea and coffee making facilities are restricted to a Tassimo coffee machine and there’s no kettle so invariably the water coming out of the coffee machine isn’t hot enough to make a proper cup of tea. Also, the beds are not as comfortable as one would expect and it is a bit grubby and run down in places. The rooms have either canal or garden views.

Breakfast is available but it generally comes at an additional charge, which can be somewhat pricey. It is a pet-friendly hotel but again, this comes at an additional charge of around £25 if you want your dog to stay with you. These additional charges are a bit much considering these extras would be included as part of your accommodation price in similar establishments.

The pub is quite nice, certainly nicer than the accommodation, and it features a nice outdoor garden area, which in summer would be a lovely spot to sit with a drink and look out at the canal boats.

Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available in the reception area but it peters out the farther you move away from the reception. The Wi-Fi is not to be relied upon so you may need to bring your own dongle/hotspot or tether from your mobile.

Plenty of parking is available, which makes it a good option if you’re driving.