The Thorold

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Thorold in Grantham offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, free toiletries, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving British cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner, complemented by an à la carte full English or Irish breakfast with warm dishes and fresh fruits. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the premises, alongside a minimarket for added convenience. Location and Attractions: Located 61 km from East Midlands Airport, The Thorold is near attractions such as Belton House (10 km) and Belvoir Castle (21 km). Other points of interest include Trent Bridge Cricket Ground (41 km) and Lincoln University (42 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“You can stay with your dog. A big plus. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great atmosphere in the bar/restaurant. Delicious food. Very conveniently positioned just off A1.”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location Food, excellent and good value Staff attentive and helpful and very professional Dinner top quality Room very good and had all we required”
Ella-louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff , can’t help you enough Rooms were update , beds comfortable , shower was powerfully and easy to use .”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Small friendly BnB in Marston , room was lovely , comfortable nights sleep , dog friendly in bar and restaurant , delicious breakfast in morning 👍”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole experience was excellent. The staff were very pleasant and helpful The room was clean and tidy. The food was excellent. We will use it again as we travel down south as it is just far enough from home for us to travel in a 4 hours, which...”
John
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“It's hard to fault the accommodation, the room was very well appointed, comfortable bed with quality bedding. hot shower and a lovely bathroom. The staff were all delightful especially the lovely lady who prepared our breakfast, nothing was too...”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location close to A1, nice food, shop within pub which is great facility.”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and welcoming. The breakfast was very filled and enjoyable.”
Raea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best, most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. So good that I checked out the make of the mattress & am going to buy one for home! Really lovely staff, great coffee, excellent breakfast & the sweetest little community shop selling everything...”
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, good facilities, comfy beds, great location and good atmosphere. Stayed after visiting nearby Belton Hall, so ideal location and well worth it.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Thorold

Company review score: 9.7Based on 232 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Thorold (formerly The Thorold Arms) is run as a Community Benefit Society (CBS). This means it is owned by over 200 mostly local shareholders and is managed and operated by a board of up to 12 shareholders (voted on at an Annual Members Meeting) together with many paid staff and volunteers.

Property information

The Thorold probably dates from the late 19th century but has recently (2019) been opened up and totally refurbished into a contemporary-styled rural pub. Our manager lives on-site. There is a restaurant and lunch and an evening meal are available 7 days a week as is breakfast for guests staying in the B&B rooms. The restaurant and bar are licensed and there is a good range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available. There is also a small village store at the back of the pub selling a wide range of items. There is a garden and a car park.

Neighbourhood information

Marston is a rural village in Lincolnshire between Grantham and Newark and a mile from the A1 (The Great North Road). The pub is on the Viking Way a trail from Rutland to Humberside (over 147 miles). There are also several local walks centered on the pub and the area is popular with cyclists. Access is easy by car and mainline train services operate regularly to both Grantham and Newark a 20 minute taxi ride away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Pub Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of The Thorold

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Thorold takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.