

PUB People
Whenever you visit us, you’ll be met by the warmth and charm of our remarkable pub people, custodians of tradition and welcome. In our proudly independent, locally rooted inn, a team spirit runs deep, offering every guest not just service with smiles, but a sense of belonging. It is this quiet pride and personal touch that makes each visit truly memorable

The Story So Far
Before Pastures Lodge took shape, the site on Pastures Road was little more than open land, sitting quietly by the River Don. Then in 1999, Geoff and Valerie Salmons, alongside Michael and Robin Chappell, saw its potential and opened the Pastures Lodge pub and restaurant, complete with a lively soft play area and a hearty carvery. By 2001, the adjoining hotel followed, offering 60 en-suite rooms for visitors who fancied staying the night. A 2005 extension added even more dining space with Reeds and a sun-catching deck. Today, it stands as a cheerful mix of pub, carvery and rooms, a proper local institution, still brimming with that original community spirit.





















