Sandfordarms

Hotels
9 (69 reviews)
Sandford arms , Appleby , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Cons:
Poor mattress
Internet issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Rooms were spotlessly clean, and the hotel was described as clean throughout.
Service
9.25
Staff were warm, welcoming, friendly, and extremely helpful.
Location
9.25
Beautiful rural location, not far from the A66, ideal for travelers.
Room Quality
8.25
Generally comfortable but some comments noted poor mattress quality.
Amenities
8.25
Standard amenities available but some lacked specific conveniences like shower grab rails.
Value for Money
9.25
Exceptional food and a generally good value for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food was praised as amazing with excellent breakfast and evening meals.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall sentiment is very positive with plans to return, indicating high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-24 02:40

Property Description

Garden Oasis: Enjoy a tranquil garden setting at Sandfordarms, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in mouthwatering meals at the on-site restaurant, offering a variety of culinary delights.

Modern Comforts: Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and unwind in the comfort of non-smoking rooms.

Experience a peaceful retreat at Sandfordarms - book your stay now and create lasting memories!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 69 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Kirsty • couple • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jacquelyn • solo_traveller • gb
8
Traditional country inn with comfortable rooms
Pros:

Friendly, clean and comfortable, quiet location off the main road but well signposted. Big, comfortable bed, towels fluffy and big. Good shower, toiletries provided

Cons:

Disappointed by the lasagna I ordered for dinner

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
5
Ok for an over night stay. Staff were friendly.
Pros:

Cosy feel to the bar and restaurant and served good food.

Cons:

Felt the overall cleanliness of the room was lacking. Room was so hot made sleeping impossible.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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GLYN • couple • gb
10
Only stayed one night but on return would stay longer
Pros:

Food was excellent. Facilities were top class

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
7
Good for a quick stop over when traveling to Scotland.
Pros:

Liked the restaurant and bar area. Peaceful location ideal for a stop over

Cons:

The room smelt very doggy although we bought our dogs so asked for a dog friendly room. Would be better if the flooring wasn’t carpeted of air fresheners were plugged in.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Noise levels from outside the room and also other guests banging doors on the corridor. Room in need of a refurb, carpet looked like it had not been hoovered, toilet seat loose. No fan provided and room was quite hot for staying with a dog. Thought the price was expensive for the quality of the accommodation.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
10
Superb accommodation. Excellent location for touring Westrmorland . Quiet rural location
Pros:

Room was very comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and professional . Food was plentiful and very well cooked .

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
8
Was good for a one night stay
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, more than enough and staff were quick and efficient

Cons:

Lighter duvet, lovely bath in the room but would have taken an hour to fill it.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
9
Peaceful and scenic location
Pros:

The Sandiford Arms is in a quiet location The drive from Settle was stunning the scenery fabulous in the evening sun. The S Arms was relaxed, service good food superb. We enjoyed a good night's sleep.

Cons:

Nothing to report.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • couple • gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Clean, tidy, large room, staff very accommodating

Cons:

Not much!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely quiet location.
Friendly helpful staff.
Perfect for an overnight stay.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Excellent place for a one night stopover
Pros:

Comfortable with good food a excellent draft beer

Cons:

Minor issue, lack of accessible plug points for charging phones

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
8
We will definitely look fo some time soon to come again.
Pros:

In a quiet hamlet, only a few people around.

Cons:

Every hotel. B &b, needs two proper chairs to sit on, often to watch television.
Why is this so difficult? It is no fun sitting up, or on the edge of the bed.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
8
Lovely atmospheric country pub set in very pretty countryside. Large comfortable clean room.
Pros:

A nice choice of breakfast. There was a bar and dining room but we did not use these.

Cons:

Bathroom light was quite dim, husband unable to shave as too dark to see properly.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Quiet and in a beautiful location. Quite remote. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

The narrow roads leading up to it.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Chakraborty • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Glynis • solo_traveller • gb
10
A very comfortable and friendly hotel. I’ll definitely be back.
Pros:

This was my second stay at the Sandford Arms. It is a lovely friendly place. Clean and comfortable and delicious breakfast.

Cons:

Everything was wonderful so I liked everything!

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • gb
9
Great stay in lovely old country pub
Pros:

Lovely old country pub in small, quiet village with plenty of parking. Large garden rooms in converted barn? Comfortable room with lots of facilities and free wifi. Staff very welcoming, friendly & helpful throughout. Good pub food and breakfast (served very quickly as numbers controlled by booking times.)

Cons:

I expected a garden room to look out onto some greenery, the garden area is a private fenced area of flags and gravel with sun loungers, ideal for taking the sun, for small children or dogs but no greenery.
There was insufficient soundproofing to block out our neighbour's snoring.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee