The Cross Guns, Avoncliff

I've just had a lovely weekend at the Cross Guns. I stayed in one of the Bed & Breakfast rooms.
We were looking for a quiet country pub to relax in over the weekend and the Cross Guns was prefect. We arrived by train, stopping at the station on the other side of the river. Just a short walk over the aqueduct. When we arrived we received a warm welcome from Ken the landlord and were shown to the room, which was clean and tidy.
The Pub has a wonderful selection of real ales, and you were more than welcome to sample them before you buy one. We had two meals in the restaurant, both were excellent and both arrived in a timely manner. The staff on both occasion's were polite, helpful and friendly.
The breakfast, that was cooked by Ken, on the first morning was huge, in fact we asked for smaller one the following day.
After reading some of the other reviews of the pub I was a little worried before I arrived, however I realise that those were based on other personal experiences. I can only say that our experience was very positive. The Avoncliff valley is gorgeous, we walked into Bradford on Avon and then down to the Inn at Freshford and enjoyed ever step of it.
I would like to thank Ken and his staff who were ever thing I could wish for.

2 Mar 2009 19:08

The Wellington Arms, Southampton

This is without doubt this best pub in the world. Bob the landlord is a fantastic host, always welcoming and has a good selection of real ales that are beautifully kept. The pub has an atmosphere and character that leaves you relaxed before you even sit down. I've had so many wonderful evenings there I've lost count. This is a pub where you can go in and sit down with friends and talk all evening with being drowned out by loud music. There is always a good crowd in and after 25 years of drinking there, I've never seen any trouble.

27 Feb 2009 15:35