The Thorold

Main Street, Marston, NG32 2HH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>92</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
92 reviews

Friendly staff that even offered to take our friends back to nearby caravan park late at night, so we could enjoy drinks together. Limited taxi available locally.

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The Thorold

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The Thorold Marston is a community-owned pub, B&B and restaurant set in the picturesque village of Marston within the heart of the Lincolnshire Countryside. We are easy to reach by foot, car and pedal-power - 7 miles from Grantham, 10 from Newark, close to the A1 and on the Viking Way long-distance footpath. We also have free on-site parking. Popular with cyclists and walkers, The Thorold is ideally located for exploring the nearby market towns of Grantham and Newark, which are both within a 15-minute drive. We are family and dog friendly and offer a wide variety of locally sourced dining options along with a selection of cask ales, wines, spirits and other beverages. We have two comfortable, contemporary style bedrooms, each featuring a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, luxurious cotton towels and complimentary toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided and a hair dryer and iron are available upon request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly staff that even offered to take our friends back to nearby caravan park late at night, so we could enjoy drinks together. Limited taxi available locally.”
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “So friendly clean and comfortable a pleasure to stay again! And a magnificent breakfast. See you again soon. 😀.”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We were made very welcome and our room was very tastefully decorated and very clean with all the facilities needed. My intolerance to gluten and lactose was no problem. We enjoyed a fabulous breakfast before we left for home. Ideal gem for...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Thorold

Company review score: 9.8Based on 92 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, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:30 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Thorold accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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.

FAQs about The Thorold

  • The Thorold has 1 restaurant:

    • Pub Restaurant

  • Guests staying at The Thorold can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The Thorold offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Thorold include:

      • Double

    • The prices at The Thorold may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Thorold is 150 yards from the centre of Marston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Thorold is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.