The Maypole at Wellow

Stay here regularly as I work in the area. Great rooms, friendly staff and a lovely bar serving delicious food. Tonight had the mixed grill special and it nearly beat me. Highly recommend the Maypole if you’re in the area or passing through. Good value for money.

Super easy check in and cannot fault the staff - very friendly and felt welcome as soon as we arrived. We only stayed one night so very much in and out, but the rooms were great for the value, clean and what you want for a single night stay. Would have been top marks but the rooms do get very warm in the summer and don’t have AC. There was a fan in the room that we were grateful for. Would return to this hotel if we came back to the area.

Picked the location to avoid the A1 as a base post work. Not disappointed. Receptionist Lauri was welcoming and attentive and multi tasked serving in the bar later. The hotel has 2 differing bedroom scenarios I was allocated the motel style rooms adjoining one side of the car park. Advantage here for those who always leave something in car ...it's only 6 feet away! Not half hour trek. Room was furnished to high standard, bedding pristine white. Only negative only a stool to sit on, no chair. The solution however, may be at hand outside bedroom door so long as chair legs are cleaned l Bathroom gets full marks, shelves recessed above wash basin and even in shower for those who bring their own soaps etc. Shower controls do not require the ambidextrous skill of a helicopter pilot nad steamed up glasses, to avoid scalding, unlike a large number of other hotels. Thought the rating would drop when I found that the restaurant only does bar meals... (with A La Carte Thurs-Saturday) best check if booking a Sunday. Had done a hard days physical work was looking forward to a feeeed! Ordered chicken Southern fried and chips and negotiated peas instead of shallots. Had my misgivings shot down.... what was served was superb I have not had chips which I assume are described as whole potato before and will seek them out in future. All good so far so went for a walk to see the Maypole and as it is next to the Olde Red Lion pub went and tried their beer not disappointed. Front entrance looks shut as the main entrance is around to the side. Local cricket team had kept the establishment open at their request, as weekdays may shut 20.30. So England as it should be is still to be found come soon to avoid disappointment. Back to the Maypole for nightcap and was introduced to Stella unfiltered on draught is now on my accredited list.