Dating back to 1728, the inn was named after the nearby tollgate. It is now a Vintage Inns Innkeeper's Lodge, with 9 bedrooms. It has a mellow ambience, with stone-flagged, tiled and carpeted floors, and wood-panelled walls. There are several candle-lit areas for dining or drinking, and 4 real fires. Events include a steak and supper night on Saturdays, a Vintage pie day on Wednesdays, and wide variety of special events, see the website. The pub is next to a Park and Ride. CAMRA members can claim 20p off a pint of cask ale at all Vintage Inns.