Review for the restaurant only. Came for Sunday lunch. Shocked at how good it was. I was initially slightly apprehensive about how many things were on the menu. Had the roast beef, one of the best roasts I've ever had out. Good service, lovely atmosphere. My only gripe was it would have been nice to have a couple more ales on tap, A fantastic meal.

Been here a couple of times to eat - food is very good - but stayed recently for my fantastic son and wonderful daughter-in-law's wedding. It's a brilliant venue for a smaller celebration - there was 40ish for the wedding ceremony & breakfast, then around 80ish for the evening party, and it was perfect! The room where the celebrations were held (must've been stables at one point - rustic and very well done, looked very picturesque) is attached to the main bar area, but separate - so there's plenty of space if you want to dip out for a while - there's even another room attached to the main room (minstrels gallery?) where the evening buffet was served- so it didn't disturb the revelry on the dance floor. Brilliant! (Not that I danced - too old, two left legs). The accommodation rooms are all very well appointed and comfortable - but not easily accessible because of the age of the building - so, a lot of stairs. There's also another restaurant and bar area within the grounds opposite the function rooms - which is joined by a traditional cobbled courtyard (be careful in heels!). Within a two minute walk, there are also beautiful abbey ruins, which are perfect for photos - but so is the Crown & Thistle! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and hot! The staff were fantastic - nothing was too much trouble. They really made sure everything went smoothly. All in all, a great place to stay, celebrate, eat, drink, and relax at. And, believe it or not - very reasonably priced.