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About Us

The Alvanley Arms Inn has an atmosphere that is quite unique. The theme throughout is related to Shire Horses. Rosettes, pictures, photographs, harness & horseshoes adorn the walls identifying the Inn with the adjacent Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre also owned by the King family.

The oak beamed bar offers a wide range of hand pulled cask ales, a large selection of wines & malt whiskies along with a welcoming log fire. Choose from a selection of traditional country food and contemporary fine dining as well as an imaginative Specials Board, which changes daily. Our menu changes every few weeks to reflect seasonal availability.

We aim to provide our customers with quality service delivered by enthusiastic well trained staff. This is achieved with the help of our Head Chef Damien and his Chef Brigade Mike L, Elsie, Mike R and Phil who are gaining awards due to our policy of using locally produced products, freshly preparing them and cooking all meals to order. Our suppliers are mainly local family businesses, which include Littlers butchers, and Ian Watson’s fruit and vegetable merchant. The fresh fish is a speciality delivered directly from the seaports up to five times a week and when available we use our home reared Pork, Lamb and Aberdeen Angus Beef.

The Alvanley Arms is the ideal place to stay for business people who prefer a friendly welcome to the anonymity of many larger hotels. The Alvanley Arms is open all year around offering in summer an attractive Beer Garden overlooking the duck pond and the trout lake beyond and in winter a cosy bar with a glowing log fire.

A warm personal welcome is always assured from Alistair and Janet and all our staff

We hope you enjoy your time with us, whether you pop in for a quick drink, enjoy a meal or relax for an overnight stay.

Gift Vouchers

Looking for that unique gift that no-one else will have thought of? Struggling to find something original which will be talked about for years to come? For a gift with a difference, buy a gift voucher for a memorable stay at The Alvanley Arms.the Peat Inn.

Our gift vouchers are an ideal way to mark a special celebration be it a birthday, anniversary or wedding present or a special way to say thank you.

Our Gift Vouchers can be tailored to special requirements for example:- over night stay in our Shire Room, Dinner for 2, tour of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre followed by lunch or afternoon tea in our Lakeside café. Please telephone us to discuss your requirements. An experience to remember!

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