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Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire NG32 1LU

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Chequers Inn

The personal touch

Hard-working Jo and Justin Chad have been perfecting the art of the village pub here since 2003. They escaped to the Belvoir Estate for a breather after life in the high-octane world of Nottinghamshire nightclubs, but they’re always on the go, always evolving – the latest addition to the Chequers Inn is a striking new party venue at the back of the inn. However, what drives this place is the Chads’ unstinting commitment to top-class food and drink – just look at the collection of classy menus decorating the inn’s passageways from the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Alain Ducasse, Gauthier Soho and Morston Hall. Although the Chequers Inn Woolsthorpe is primarily about destination dining in lovely Lincolnshire countryside, you’re perfectly welcome to drop by for lunch and a pint after a ramble up to hilltop Belvoir Castle (less than a mile away). And the village cricket team plays on the pub lawn on summer Sundays.

Sticky fingers

Little ones are welcome throughout, and they have their own mini menu offering the likes of char-grilled chicken with vegetables as well as sausages and pizza. It’s £20 a night for offspring to share a bedroom with their parents (breakfast included).

Muddy paws

It’s rare not to find a pooch or two in the toasty main bar here. The landlords love them so much that they get their own page on the Chequers website – though if you want to eat in the bar, book early because there are just a couple of long communal tables specially designated for dog owners. Dogs aren’t allowed in the restaurant, although two of the bedrooms accept four-legged friends (£5 per night surcharge).

Alfresco

The suntrap courtyard out front is bright with parasols in summer: squint and you can see Belvoir Castle up on the hill. There’s also a pretty garden at the back, with lawns and a chicken coop housing three Black Copper and Cuckoo Maran hens (a big hit with the youngsters). The neighbouring cricket pitch also belongs to the inn.

Events

The Chequers’ new function room opening onto the garden is spectacular, so weddings and parties are big business here – but it doesn’t dent the attention given to everyday drinkers and diners.

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David Hancock says

The Best Bits

Character village inn – beams & fires
Perfect pit-stop close to Belvoir Castle
Dapper rooms; stunning loft suite
Delicious breakfasts & Sunday roasts
Very dog friendly

What’s the Damage?

4 doubles £70 (single £50); Loft suite £120. Special deals in winter and on Sundays: dinner B&B for two, £100

What Else?

All credit cards taken
Private dining facilities
Alfresco dining
Parking

Gongs

Michelin; Waitrose Good Food Guide

Chequers Inn

Do not disturb

No part of the original 17th-century farmhouse goes to waste here: the old stables next door have been converted into four dapper en-suite rooms, within staggering distance of your dinner table or stool at the bar. The new-look loft suite is the plum choice – a vast refurbished space with sloping eaves, silver and fawn colours and its own immaculate wet room. There are three smaller doubles downstairs, all with king-size or super-king beds, shower rooms and funky patterned wallpaper – a revamp is due in summer 2015.

Creature comforts

Duck Island toiletries

Gadgets

Flatscreen TV; The loft suite also has a DVD player and mini-bar

What’s for breakfast?

The full English is a whopper: local sausage, Wiltshire bacon, field mushrooms, tomatoes, fried bread and eggs from the inn’s own hens; creamy yoghurt from Manor Farm, served with homemade fruit compotes; freshly baked mini-pastries; French toast made with locally baked bread, plus homemade jam and local honey

What’s the damage?

Double B&B £70 (£50 single occupancy); Loft suite B&B £120; special deals in winter and on Sundays: dinner B&B for two, £100

Book a room at this inn

David Hancock says

The Best Bits

Character village inn – beams & fires
Perfect pit-stop close to Belvoir Castle
Dapper rooms; stunning loft suite
Delicious breakfasts & Sunday roasts
Very dog friendly

What’s the Damage?

4 doubles £70 (single £50); Loft suite £120. Special deals in winter and on Sundays: dinner B&B for two, £100

What Else?

All credit cards taken
Private dining facilities
Alfresco dining
Parking

Gongs

Michelin; Waitrose Good Food Guide

Chequers Inn

Mastering the menu

The Chequers has been feeding the locals since the 1640s, when it was a farm supplying bread to Woolsthorpe’s villagers – in fact the original oven can still be seen in one of the characterful dining spaces that branch off the big, beamed main bar. Sash windows, rugs, flaming fires, claret ceilings – everything here feels snug as a bug. Keep exploring and you’ll stumble on the Drawing Room, decked in wallpaper honouring local hero Sir Isaac Newton and perfect for a private knees-up. The main challenge for diners is the char-grilled rib of beef for two, served on a groaning board with béarnaise sauce and all the trimmings – it’s near-legendary round these parts. Indeed chef Andrew Lincoln is justly proud of his Derbyshire beef dishes: expect three or four meaty mains plus homemade burgers and pies, not to mention dripping on toasted brioche for starters (if you’re really lucky). There is plenty more to tempt too, from a daily roster of impeccably put-together starters and mains to a nine-strong ‘pub classics’ menu for about £11 a pop. The dessert list comes with individually paired wine suggestions, but if you can’t manage sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce, the homemade ice creams and sorbet are well worth a punt.

On the menu

Seared scallops bourguignon £9.50
Beef dripping on toasted brioche, black pudding crumb, homemade ketchup and quail’s egg £6.50
Goan fish curry (sea bream and prawns) with steamed rice £16.50
Roast chicken, slow-braised shallots, mushrooms, rösti potatoes and chicken velouté £15
Blackberry, lime and passion fruit pannacotta with raspberry sorbet £5.50

Sunday roasts

Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef, roast potatoes Yorkshire pudding (£3.95 supplement)
Roast pork, apple sauce, crackling and roast potatoes
Roast breast of chicken, sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes
Two courses £13.95, including seasonal vegetables (under-12s eat for £8.95). Extra Yorkshires 50p

Foodie Extras

Three-course set menu £17.50; ‘Seventh Heaven’ dinner deal – choose from seven ‘pub classics’ for £7.77 if you eat between 6pm and 7pm, available seven days a week

Time to eat

Lunch: 12 noon - 2.30pm (4pm Sunday)
Dinner: 6pm - 9.30pm (8.30pm Sunday)

Local, local, local

Sausages – David Cox Butchers, Stathern (www.butchercox.co.uk)
Cheeses – Long Clawson Dairy, Melton Mowbray (www.clawson.co.uk)
Yoghurt - Manor Farm, Thrussington (www.manorfarmyogurt.co.uk)
Bread – Bloomsbury Bakery, Grantham
Free-range eggs from their own hens
Fruit cordials and pressés – Belvoir Fruit Farms, Belvoir (www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk)
Real ale - Tom Wood’s Beer, Barnetby (www.tom-wood.com)

Behind the bar

Can you be local and international too? That’s the goal here, with four real ales including Lincolnshire’s own Tom Wood’s Best and brews from Wentworth Brewery in Rotherham, plus craft beers and lagers from some very surprising places indeed. “We like to keep ahead of the curve,” says Justin, “and offer people things they may not expect to find on the bar at a village inn.” The cider pump showcases farmhouse makers, and there’s a toothsome St Stefanus Blonde from Belgium that “you’ll only find in London and here”. Oenophiles are also well served: 100 bins in the cellar, more than 30 vintages by the glass and a separate Champagne list – even the choice of Cognacs runs to double figures. The chalkboard cocktail menu is cosmopolitan and seasonal too, from perfect Manhattans to Bakewell Tart Martinis. No wonder the wild boar that hangs over the big brick fireplace is smiling.

Bar snacks

Marinated olives; roasted almonds; cashews and pistachios

Time at the bar

12 noon - 11pm

Book a room at this inn

David Hancock says

The Best Bits

Character village inn – beams & fires
Perfect pit-stop close to Belvoir Castle
Dapper rooms; stunning loft suite
Delicious breakfasts & Sunday roasts
Very dog friendly

What’s the Damage?

4 doubles £70 (single £50); Loft suite £120. Special deals in winter and on Sundays: dinner B&B for two, £100

What Else?

All credit cards taken
Private dining facilities
Alfresco dining
Parking

Gongs

Michelin; Waitrose Good Food Guide
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Shopping
Activities
Places to Visit

Walking

www.visitlincolnshire.com
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
Lincolnshire is a great county for walking, with wide-open spaces and big skies. You might expect it all to be flat, but it isn’t – the Fens may be, but the Wolds and Vales offer an alternative. The county has over 2,500 miles of public rights of way, so there’s plenty of opportunity to explore; the County Council offer a series of leaflets. The area around Woolsthorpe by Belvoir is rural, with plenty of quiet, unspoilt countryside, as well as pretty villages and lovely churches. For something more challenging, try the Viking Way, a long distance path, which starts on the banks of the Humber in the north and winds its way through Lincolnshire to finish on the shores of Rutland Water, a total of 235km (147 miles). It passes through the Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the market town of Horncastle, the Lincolnshire Limewoods, Lincoln itself, the southern Lincolnshire Edge and the Kesteven Uplands before entering Leicestershire and Rutland. There’s also a nice circular walk from Woolsthorpe by Belvoir that takes in the Grantham Canal.

Cycling

www.visitlincolnshire.com
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
There’s a good selection of gentle routes, with flat country lanes and ancient bridleways. Further east, the Spa Trail follows the mid-section of the old Horncastle to Woodhall Junction railway line and part of the Horncastle Canal, so that’s pretty flat, and is suitable for horses and pushchairs as well as bikes. The traffic-free Water Rail Way takes the route of the former Lincoln to Boston railway. Nottinghamshire is the home of Raleigh cycles, so you might expect it to pay attention to its two-wheeled heritage, and you won’t be disappointed. Sherwood Forest is perfect for off-roading. This vast and beautiful area has many bridleways and cycle paths and no roads to worry about. The Ancient Sherwood Route takes you through the National Nature Reserve, and the Ancient Pine Route takes you on the edge of the forest and up to Sherwood Pines

Events and Festivals

www.visitlincolnshire.com
In March, the Lincolnshire Horse Trials take place, followed by the Shire Horse Society’s annual show. The Nottinghamshire County Show in May features livestock competitions, dog agility displays and show jumping. The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival also takes place in May and consists of four days and nights of international roots
and acoustic music. June’s Brocklesby Country Fair has dog show, stalls, country pursuits and equestrian events, with the month also featuring a 1940s weekend at Thorpe Camp – living history with re-enactors from all over the country, military and civilian vehicles, and lots of vintage things to buy. In August, Sherwood Forest Country Park is the venue for the Robin Hood Festival, which has been going for more than 30 years. Medieval re-enactors provide displays of fighting with quarter staffs and swords, archery, and traditional crafts, singing, dancing and storytelling. The East Midlands Chilli Festival, Newark, also takes place in August. The D. H. Lawrence Literary Festival in the author’s home town of Eastwood is in August/September, and includes talks, exhibitions, readings and workshops.

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Activities

Belton Woods Golf Club, Belton NG32 2LN
Choose from two challenging Championship 18-hole courses and a nine-hole course (the ninth hole on the Lakes Course is one of the longest in Europe). The Woodside is an inland links-style course.

Places to Visit

Belton House, Grantham NG32 2LS
Considered to be the most complete example of an English country house, despite its relatively small size, Belton was always designed to impress. Set in 36 acres of formal gardens and 1,300 acres of deer park, it was begun in 1685 with each subsequent generation of the Brownlow family leaving their creative mark on the building. The work of leading designers, artists and craftsmen can be seen throughout, with Grinling Gibbons carvings, Edward Goudge plasterwork and one of the most significant historic silver collections in the country.

Rutland Water LE15 8BT
One of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, regularly holding in excess of 25,000 waterfowl, this famous nature reserve occupies shore line and shallow water lagoons along nine miles of the western end of Rutland Water. Covering a total of 1,000 acres, there are over 30 hides and nature trails from two visitor centres (experts are on hand to help with identification). The Reserve is also home to the Rutland Osprey Project; several pairs breed in and around the area and are regularly seen fishing over the reservoir from April to September.

Burghley House, Stamford PE9 3JY
Built by Sir William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Elizabeth I, Burghley represents a period of change in English architectural fashion, with Italian influence superseded by the classical style of buildings that were popular in France and Flanders. When the 9th Earl inherited in 1754, he employed Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown to modernise the gardens, parkland and some aspects of the house. Burghley contains the largest collection of Old Masters in private hands, as well as other important collections, and the old kitchen is one of only a few Tudor examples to have survived.

National Centre for Craft and Design, Navigation Wharf, Sleaford NG34 7TW
In the beautiful setting of Navigation Wharf in Sleaford, this former seed warehouse is a surprising home for British craft and design. This is the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration, support and promotion of national and international contemporary craft and design. The five gallery spaces showcase up to 20 world-class exhibitions every year, and there’s a great shop as well.

Easton Walled Garden, Easton NG33 5AP
A truly ‘lost’ garden, rescued from years of neglect, Easton reflects 400 years of gardening. Enhanced by the beautiful valley surroundings, there are nearly a hundred varieties of sweet peas, a decorative vegetable garden, 80 metres of long borders and a woodland walk. Every year the snowdrops attract thousands of visitors.

Belvoir Castle, Grantham NG32 1PE
Belvoir means ‘beautiful view’ in French and this estate, which dates back to Norman times, has been the ancestral home of the Manners family for 500 years. It is currently home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland. The existing castle, the fourth to have stood on the site, dates back to the early 19th century, and the interiors are stunning. The collection contains paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin, as well as furniture, porcelain, tapestries and sculpture.

Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne PE10 0LY
It might not look like a traditional castle, but that’s what it’s been called for about 800 years, since the first castle was built during the reign of King John (1199-1216). The original defensive tower still forms part of the building. It was enlarged in the 1540s to host a visit from Henry VIII and, although there have been many structural changes to the house since then, the footprint of the building is largely unchanged. The collection includes tapestries, furniture, ceramics and paintings.

Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth NG33 5PD
Sir Isaac Newton, born here in 1642, made many of his most important discoveries about light and gravity here during the plague years of 1666-7. The manor house is furnished as a 17th-century farmhouse, and you can still see, from the bedroom window, the famous apple tree that inspired his thoughts on gravity. The Science Discovery Centre allows you to explore some of his ideas for yourself.

Barnsdale Gardens, Exton LE15 8AH
Geoff Hamilton, known to many from the BBC’s Gardeners’ World, created 39 individual gardens on this eight-acre site, so there’s plenty to see and take inspiration from. Geoff was a pioneer of organic gardening and Barnsdale was his 'great experiment' in peat-free and chemical-free growing.

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, West Bridgford NG2 6AG
First used as a cricket ground in the 1830s, Trent Bridge held its first Test match in 1899. It is considered by many to be one of the best grounds in the world to watch cricket and is home to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, Coningsby LN4 4SY
The BBMF is the RAF’s aerial display group comprising an Avro Lancaster (one of the only two that remain airworthy – the other is in Canada), a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane. The visitor centre is an opportunity to see these amazing and historic aircraft at close quarters and see the RAF BBMF technicians working to maintain them in airworthy condition. Access to the hangar is by guided tour only, led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer guides.

Shopping

Hopkinson Vintage, Antiques and Art Centre, 21 Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3AJ
Four floors of vintage and antiques, including restored record players and homeware and accessories from the 1950s to 1980s.

International Antiques & Collectors Fair, Newark NG24 2NY
The Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair is probably the ultimate place to hunt for that elusive item – it’s the largest event of its kind in Europe – and it really needs to be experienced to be believed. The Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground is an enormous 84-acre site, with up to 2,500 stands attracting thousands of dealers and buyers every other month.

Frock, 5 Forest Road East, Nottingham NG1 4HJ
Rather wonderful shop selling vintage-inspired handmade frocks, including wedding dresses, off the rail or made-to-measure.

Attic Fashion, 33 St Mary's Street, Stamford PE9 2DS
Stocking ladies’ clothes and accessories from all over the world, including unique and unusual pieces.

You, 30 St Mary's Street, Stamford PE9 2DL
An eclectic mix of design-led greeting cards, lifestyle accessories, gifts, china and homewares.

Nottingham NG1
Nottingham has everything you’d expect from a city, heritage and history, all the high street names and lots of independent shops.

Le Chien et Moi, 60 Derby Street, Nottingham NG1 5FD
A treasure chest of delightfully unique and original things, Le Chien et Moi offers an ever-changing collection of antique, vintage and recycled pieces, carefully sourced from around the world. Even the shop fittings are beautiful, and the perfect backdrop for this selection of Portuguese stationery, handmade ceramics, fragrances from Europe, jewellery produced in Nottingham, and Japanese cards. The website is lovely, too.

The George Centre, High Street, Grantham NG31 6LH
Retaining the façade of the George Hotel, this little shopping centre has a mixture of independent and high street shops.

Stamford PE9 2DL
Stamford, sometimes described as ‘the finest stone town in England’, has some great buildings and plenty of independent shops.

Reviews

Lincolnshire Echo, March 2014
"Quintessentially English, with the cricket pitch to prove it, The Chequers Inn at Woolsthorpe offers award-winning cuisine, a well-stocked bar and unspoilt views to keep diners, drinkers and dog walkers happy for hours. The Vale of Belvoir is where you’ll find this little gem. And while the drive may take you further afield, if it is an experience you’re after, you’ll definitely get one here. Open fires and plenty of character features make you feel at home in this 17th century pub."

Book a room at this inn

David Hancock says

The Best Bits

Character village inn – beams & fires
Perfect pit-stop close to Belvoir Castle
Dapper rooms; stunning loft suite
Delicious breakfasts & Sunday roasts
Very dog friendly

What’s the Damage?

4 doubles £70 (single £50); Loft suite £120. Special deals in winter and on Sundays: dinner B&B for two, £100

What Else?

All credit cards taken
Private dining facilities
Alfresco dining
Parking

Gongs

Michelin; Waitrose Good Food Guide

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By Road
Note that there are two Woolsthorpes hereabouts: the Chequers is in Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, three miles west of the A1 at Grantham; get there via the A607, turning right when you reach Denton village.
By Rail
The nearest train station is Grantham (6 miles) – just over one hour from London King’s Cross.

Book a room at this inn

David Hancock says

The Best Bits

Character village inn – beams & fires
Perfect pit-stop close to Belvoir Castle
Dapper rooms; stunning loft suite
Delicious breakfasts & Sunday roasts
Very dog friendly

What’s the Damage?

4 doubles £70 (single £50); Loft suite £120. Special deals in winter and on Sundays: dinner B&B for two, £100

What Else?

All credit cards taken
Private dining facilities
Alfresco dining
Parking

Gongs

Michelin; Waitrose Good Food Guide

Food Trail

Take it back home - tour the brewery that brewed your favourite pint, visit the shop on the farm that reared your delicious Sunday roast beef, and seek out the roadside stalls selling the local crab and samphire on the inn’s menu, the Food Trail features the local artisan producers and suppliers where you can buy to enjoy at home.
Change of scenery - looking for a pub for lunch following a country walk, a different venue for dinner, or a good café for coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea, then the best in the area are listed below. If you find a new and exciting eatery in the area that’s worthy of a mention on the Food Trail, then please to do let us know – [email protected].

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The Melton Cheeseboard, Melton Mowbray LE13 1BU
Here you can find over 150 different varieties of cheese, many of which are sourced locally from Leicester and the surrounding counties. Included among them are White Stilton, Beauvale, Bosworth Field and Smooth Blue.

Grainstore Brewery, Oakham LE15 6RA
Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Grainstore Brewery has won several awards for beers like Rutland Bitter and GB Best, as well as its ciders. Enjoy them in the brewery tap, which hosts regular live music and beer festivals. Brewery tours are also available.

David Cox Butchers, Stathern LE14 4HW
Open since the early 1970s, this traditional butcher supplies many of the region’s pubs, including The Chequers, and specialises in Lincolnshire sausages, haslet and meat pies. The shop also sells locally baked bread, Bailey’s pork pies, local Stilton and fruit and vegetables.

Olive Branch, Clipsham LE15 7SH
See Inn Places entry.

Long Clawson Dairy, Long Clawson LE14 4PJ
Founded in 1911, the award-winning cheese made at Long Clawson follow the same traditional methods. The factory shop is open two days each month selling a selection of the dairy’s speciality cheeses including Blue Stilton, Blue Shropshire and Aged Leicestershire Red.

The Gregory, Harlaxton NG32 1AD
Sister pub to The Chequers, this friendly village pub close to the A1 serves excellent food and local ales as well as hosting regular jazz nights and live music.

The Martin's Arms, Colston Bassett NG12 3FD
An ale house since 1700, this former Elizabethan farmhouse oozes country-house charm with period furnishings and crackling fires in Jacobean fireplaces. Local ales, fine wines, seasonal menus using local ingredients, and landscaped gardens.

Berkeley Arms, Wymondham LE14 2AG
Seven miles from Oakham, this award-winning pub is well positioned for walkers exploring the nearby Wymondham Heritage Trail. As well as sandwiches and light meals served in the bar, the restaurant serves a full a la carte menu.

Northfield Farm Shop, Cold Overton, Oakham LE15 7QF
The shop at Jan McCourt’s award-winning farm stocks a diverse range, from their award-winning meat, to honey, jams and sloe gin and damson whisky, which is made on the farm. Other alcoholic treats include Bitter, Mild & IPA from The Grainstore Brewery in Oakham, while a variety of cow, goat and sheep’s cheeses can be found here, along with pork pies, pickles and preserves.

Bull & Swan, Stamford PE9 2LJ
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Our site is an online platform that allows you to search for and book accommodation. We are acting as disclosed agent for the relevant inns featured on our site. This means that any booking or contractual arrangement you make with any entity featured on our site is made with that entity, and not with us. By entering information into the booking software, you authorise us to pass on all relevant information to those entities with whom you are seeking to make a reservation, and to control and/or process such data in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. In order to make a booking you are required to provide credit card details. We will enable the relevant inn to gain access to the credit card details via the site in the event of any cancellation and a cancellation charge is due. By making a booking you are expressly authorising access to and use of such data and for the relevant inn to deduct the cancellation charges notified to you in the event of a cancellation.

Bookings will be subject to the terms and conditions of the individual entity with whom you contract, including any cancellation polices they may apply. It is your responsibility to check the terms of such entities before you enter your contract with them. If you wish to cancel a booking, you must cancel using the site unless exceptional circumstances do not permit you to gain access to the site, in which case you should liaise directly with the inn concerned. In either case you may be liable for cancellation charges. Whenever your booking is cancelled whether directly or via the site, it is your responsibility to check your account with HIP to confirm the booking has been cancelled and to be notified of any relevant charges (and to pay them). If you do not attend the inn on the dates booked, this will be treated as a cancellation by the relevant inn on the applicable terms. The accommodation provider’s cancellation policy may continue to apply after your arrival at your inn. In the event that you decide to shorten the duration of your stay, such a request will be dealt with at the discretion of the accommodation provider, and not by us in our capacity as the booking agent. If you amend your booking in this way there may be a cancellation fee levied by the accommodation provider and you should refer to the provider’s cancellation policy for more details. Where the accommodation provider requires a minimum stay for rooms attracting a certain price, this will be clearly stated on our site prior to booking.

We are not responsible for inaccuracies in the booking process; you must check carefully the agreed dates and prices before completing your booking. In particular, you are advised to check the availability of any offers, promotional codes, or the acceptance of gift vouchers before completing the booking, as well as whether any special requirements you may have can be met. Please note that Inn Places Special Gifts may not be available at all the inns where special promotions are being run, and such promotions may have additional terms and conditions applicable.

Although we gather credit card information to secure the booking, the booking will be with the relevant inn to whom, by virtue of you starting the booking process you authorise us to transmit the credit card information.

To confirm a booking, you must be authorised to make the booking by all the persons named on the booking and their parent or guardian for all party members who are under 18 when the booking is made. By making the booking, you are confirming that all persons named on the booking accept the terms and that you will inform the other persons named on the booking of the confirmation details and any other appropriate information. By making the booking you also become responsible for making all payments due under the booking.

The display of accommodation for hire on the site is an invitation to treat only.

By completing and submitting the booking form you are making an offer to book temporary accommodation room nights, which if accepted by accommodation providers, will result in a binding contract made between you and the accommodation provider.

Completing the booking process online does not constitute acceptance of your offer. We will send you an email confirmation following your booking on behalf of the accommodation provider confirming acceptance of your offer and forming the legally binding contract subject to any applicable terms and conditions.

Because the contract for your accommodation is between you and the relevant inn, any queries or concerns should be addressed to them. If you have a problem during your visit, this must be reported to the inn immediately. If you fail to follow this procedure there will be less opportunity for the inn to investigate and rectify your complaint. The amount of compensation you may be entitled to from the inn may be reduced or you may not receive any at all depending upon the circumstances. If you wish to complain when you return home, you should address your complaint to the inn concerned.


LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY

Nothing in these terms of use excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations or other terms which may apply to our site or any content on it, whether express or implied.

We will not be liable to any user for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:

If you are a business user, please note that in particular, we will not be liable for:

If you are a consumer user, please note that we only provide our site for domestic and private use. You agree not to use our site for any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-of-service attack, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of our site or to your downloading of any content on it, or on any website linked to it.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We will not be liable for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.


UPLOADING CONTENT TO OUR SITE

Whenever you make use of a feature that allows you to upload content to our site, or to make contact with other users of our site, you must comply with the content standards set out in our Acceptable Use Policy.

You warrant that any such contribution does comply with those standards, and you will be liable to us and indemnify us for any breach of that warranty. If you are a consumer user, this means you will be responsible for any loss or damage we suffer as a result of your breach of warranty.

Any content you upload to our site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. You retain all of your ownership rights in your content, but you are required to grant us and other users of the Site a limited licence to use, store and copy that content and to distribute and make it available to third parties.

We also have the right to disclose your identity to any third party who is claiming that any content posted or uploaded by you to our site constitutes a violation of their intellectual property rights, or of their right to privacy.

We will not be responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any content posted by you or any other user of our site.

We have the right to remove any posting you make on our site if, in our opinion, your post does not comply with the content standards set out in our Acceptable Use Policy.

The views expressed by other users on our site do not represent our views or values.


VIRUSES

We do not guarantee that our site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform in order to access our site. You should use your own virus protection software.

You must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our site, the server on which our site is stored or any server, computer or database connected to our site. You must not attack our site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack. By breaching this provision, you would commit a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our site will cease immediately.


LINKING TO OUR SITE

You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.

You must not establish a link to our site in any website that is not owned by you.

Our site must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our site other than the home page.

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

The website in which you are linking must comply in all respects with the content standards set out in our Acceptable Use Policy.

If you wish to make any use of content on our site other than that set out above, please contact .


THIRD PARTY LINKS AND RESOURCES IN OUR SITE

Where our site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.


APPLICABLE LAW

If you are a consumer, please note that these terms of use, its subject matter and its formation, are governed by English law. You and we both agree to that the courts of England and Wales will have non-exclusive jurisdiction. However, if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.

If you are a business, these terms of use, its subject matter and its formation (and any non- contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.


CONTACT US

To contact us, please email .

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PRIVACY POLICY


Hancock’s Inn Places Limited ("We") are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy (together with our terms of use and any other documents referred to on it) sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By visiting https://innplaces.co.uk you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this policy.

For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the Act), the data controller is Hancocks Inn Places Limited of 2 Old Bath Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1QL.


INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT FROM YOU

We may collect and process the following data about you:


COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them see our Cookie policy [LINK].


USES MADE OF THE INFORMATION

We use information held about you in the following ways:


DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your personal information with any member of our group, which means our subsidiaries, our ultimate holding company and its subsidiaries, as defined in section 1159 of the UK Companies Act 2006.

We may share your information with selected third parties including:

We do not sell or disclose your personal information to other companies without your prior consent. We do not sell mailing lists to third parties. If you do not wish to receive the members’ newsletter, toy can unsubscribe or amend your preferences here.

We may disclose your personal information to third parties:


WHERE WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the European Economic Area ("EEA"). It may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for us or for one of our suppliers. Such staff maybe engaged in, among other things, the fulfilment of your order, the processing of your payment details and the provision of support services. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our site, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.


YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. We will usually inform you (before collecting your data) if we intend to use your data for such purposes or if we intend to disclose your information to any third party for such purposes. You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by checking certain boxes on the forms we use to collect your data. You can also exercise the right at any time by contacting us at .

Our site may contain links to and from third party websites or Inn Places members, or advertisers. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.


ACCESS TO INFORMATION

The Data Protection Act 1998 gives you the right to access information held about you. Your right of access can be exercised in accordance with the Act. Any access request may be subject to a fee of £10 to meet our costs in providing you with details of the information we hold about you.


CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy.

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