The Egerton Arms Country Inn, Congleton

Very relaxing and quiet stay. Our hosts could not do enough for us. Food including breakfast was first rate.

Ben Johnson is reported to have said that “No human institution has given more pleasure than a public house.” He must have stayed at the Egerton Arms Country Inn, in Astbury Village (Congleton), Cheshire, England. Alan, the proprietor, is a true English gentleman who makes you feel welcome at first greeting and throughout your stay. Enjoy loafing on your four-poster bed listening out the window to happy folks spilling out from the friendly pub below. Breakfasts and dinners are a treat from Alan and his excellent staff. The grounds include an outstanding children's play area which can double in the morning as a quiet place to just sit and enjoy the country air. A tip: go downstairs to the pub to connect to the wifi; then take your mobile back to your room. If you're not driving, Alan can get you a taxi to and from the various sights in the area. He even tipped us off to a country fair that was walking distance up the road. Great fun! Oh, the church across the road was built the year after Hastings. The Egerton Arms is everything you could want in a country inn.

Great, comfortable stay, good food, friendly service, ideal for business or weekend away

Nice friendly welcome. Lovely little pub, room was very nice, comfortable with everything you need. Food was excellent, reasonably priced

We had a very pleasant stay at the Ergerton Arms, all the staff were very pleasant and helpful. We had a nice dinner in the bar and a great breakfast in the morning. Our room was really good, nice comfortable bed and everywhere was nice and clean.