This charming pub/hotel/restaurant is part of an inn chain but none the worse for it . The location is stunning in the heart of Castleton village with views to the mountains around the gorgeous hope valley . The rooms which are in a converted stable block are simply lovely with country furniture , crisp fresh linen and stylish soft furnishings... More

The lunch we had was James Martins pies, where to start? The pies looked Hugh! Trouble was the pastry was under cooked, mash was okay, the peas? We're disgusting to say the least! Over cooked cold, think James should check before he puts his name to this bad pie, they did not seem to care either, over priced food, will... More

(2) Lad's weekend walking. Good central location, nice rooms and plenty of parking. Pleasant pub, helpful staff. Our AA walking maps just confusted the whole area and best route for Mam Tor circular is :- Hope Rd up to YHA Castleton> Marked paths up to ridge at Backtor Wood> Left / West to Mam Tor (then) either head back to... More

We booked the restaurant for our parents' Golden Wedding.The first disappointment was that there was no roast beef (at 1.30pm on a Sunday). Next, the vegetarian option on the menu was the wrong one. It took them over an hour to serve the meal and when it did arrive it was cold and the carrots were very undercooked. That said,... More

I was a walk in booking to the Castle and managed to get a great deal for staying there for 2 nights. The room was small but expected this and did the job. The place as a great feel to it, lovely open fires, bar and restaraunt area. However, if you want serving you are going to have to wait... More

Stayed last night and had a really nice time. Room was nice size, bed really comfy and good shower. Floor was a bit wonky, but it's hundreds of years old..managed to combine charm with modern comfort. Paid extra for a cooked breakfast which was huge and good quality. Worked out about 6.50 each and well worth it...continental version was nice... More

Arrived while they were very busy and the man who signed us in had a job to speak to us, did not make us feel welcome. The room was covered in cobwebs and dust, in fact the whole place was unclean really. While we were in the car park saw someone from the kitchen in white uniform which was absolutely... More

The castle had the most appetising menu in Castleton, so my girlfriend and I chose it for a late lunch on a Saturday. We wanted a couple of salads. I asked for one without cauliflower and was told that the salads were already 'mixed' so we would have to pick it out. Having ordered them anyway I went outside with... More

I think the photo attached says it all really. This is a James Martin Lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie: "10-hour braised lamb shank in red wine gravy, topped with ford farm cheddar mash, served with crushed garden peas." That's a colourful description. Personally I'd go with: "burnt pile of slop lovingly adorned with peas scraped off the floor". How anybody can... More