Large pub which underwent a major refurbishment re-opening Sept 2018. Whole place improved new toilets new furniture and garden improved beyond recognition with real ale reintroduced. Interior and exterior decorated in contemporary style. The pub is named after a local land owner whose country house was opposite. His estate was broken up for housing in 1935. The 6th Earl of Strafford was descended from Admiral Byng who was shot in 1757 for neglect of duty.