The Fox and Hounds

We had a wonderful short stay at the Fox and Hounds, could not have picked a better place in the North York Moors National Park. The scenery surrounding the pub is spectacular and it was showing itself off beautifully when we arrived. It is so quiet and peaceful around, just gorgeous. We received a lovely warm welcome, shown to our rooms and given lots of useful info on the way, so we could just relax and enjoy the views from the windows of our rooms. Room 3 has just the most glorious view of the countryside in particular. We settled in, had a little wander around and then had dinner in the bar. There's a beautifully laid out dining room, but as we had our pooch with us, we ate in the bar area. It was buzzing in here, locals and visitors, such a warm and friendly atmosphere. Service was fantastic, such a friendly and efficient team, nothing too much trouble and very attentive too, checking everything was ok for us, which it certainly was. We had great food, wide choices on the menu and blackboard specials, all very tasty and pub sized portions enough for us all (and some for Sam too!). All reasonably priced and a fantastic selection of drinks too, especially wines. It is so quiet here, we slept like babies, room spotlessly clean and everything we needed. Millions of stars, as no light pollution. Breakfast was fantastic, made to order, as well as buffet cereals, fruit etc choices, tasty and plenty of options and all tables laid out beautifully. Just wonderful!!

Lovely quaint away from it all pub. Some limitations due to ongoing refurb. Disappointed with room. Shower cubicle too small to use. Even a young child would struggle. Bed comfy. Very clean. Didn’t feel a warm welcome however housekeeper Amelia was lovely and gave us a key for a shower room Didn’t see owners at all over 3 days. Food lovely and menu prices very reasonable. One morning after waiting 15 mins to be approached at breakfast table I helped myself to glasses from bar for orange juice. Slow and disorganised 2 out of 3 mornings. I hope the owners take note and supervise staff. The staff just need some direction on customer service and basic hospitality duties.