Having read the reviews we were a bit unsure about the parking here, risk of fines etc. I was taking a family member to the hospital and we’d talked several times about popping in here one day, today was the day. Our plan was to park, get food and a coffee, before an appointment.
To me the signs were clear that it was a paid car park. They were on the entrance driving in as well as a several dotted around the car park, and a pay machine right by the door. The pricing info was only next to the payment machines, but that’s okay. I’ve posted pics to help others.
Once we’d paid parking it was easy to reclaim inside the pub along with food. cash and cards accepted at the machine - DONT pay by Paybyphone if you want to reclaim. I think my advice is simply: read the instructions. One thing I’m still not sure about is that the sign says you have to give car details inside the pub, but I wasn’t asked for it and the receipt system doesn’t need that, so that part of the signs could be clearer.
Max parking time is 4hrs.
The staff were friendly - a pleasure. The service was lightning quick. And the fish and chips was tasty. The prices of the food with the 2-for-1 offer you really can’t fault.
When I paid for food I simply handed the staff the receipt for £9 parking and it was subtracted from the bill. No hassle, no questions, no issues.
I’m sure we’ll be back again.
There were only two minor negatives.. 1) the steps up from the car park to the pub need looking at. My mum uses a walking stick and found the first step quite high. 2) outside the pub, walking to the hospital the trees are overgrown so you have to duck under them.
We decided to have a meal at the Cumberland on the spur of the moment. The pub was warm and clean. The staff were friendly and efficient and our meal arrived in under 30 minutes. The food itself was good, nicely presented on the plates but unfortunately I have to say that the portion sizes need looking at. To say it was an adult meal (not a pensioners special or a lighter bite) it needs to be increased, my 10 year old grandson could have quite easily cleared the plate!
The staff were lovely, the food was quick to come and delicious. Overall, a brilliant experience! Definitely coming again.
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