Botley Hill Farmhouse in Tandridge

I've stopped at the Tea shop for a quick break to warm myself up. This was a second attempt, as previously thecage was not offering any cakes catering to special dietary requirements. The staff was somehow abrupt and asked me what I would like to order as soon as I've stepped in, so I had to ask what is on the offer and then again for some time to look at pastries. The staff was practically blocking my way to the seating area, which felt awkward. The shed itself is a small, but quite lovely space, with a couple of tables and nice decor. Unfortunately the coffee turned out to be truly awful. It is a lovely place in a very picturesque spot in the countryside - it's a pity the customer service and the food are not better, as it could be a go-to break spot all year round.

The food here has always been good but the have a new chef, been here about 8 months and wow !!! The food is amazing, flavour combinations spot on, cooked to perfection and presentation very good Had an incredible lunch for my dad’s 74 th birthday. Staff as always friendly helpful and knowledgeable Can’t recommend this farmhouse pub highly enough

It is not a pub. We could not go to the bar and get a drink. You need to be seated at a table and be eating a meal. This is a restaurant. Another Pub bites the dust!

Upon entering, I immediately felt at ease. The interior is warm and cozy with original oak beams that transport you to a time gone by. The stone floors covered by rustic rugs, heavy wooden tables and hearty open fires immediately create a comforting and relaxed ambiance. Soft murmur of conversation is the only sound to be heard which adds to the calmness of the natural setting.   A traditional, gastronomic menu left me spoilt for choice. The lamb shank was a masterpiece of flavours. Succulent, soft meat that literally fell off the bone was served with a rich, velvety gravy which left me feeling content. A medley of Moroccan spiced vegetables and chickpeas was the perfect accompaniment to the tender lamb. Alongside this, a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes completed the plate. The textures and flavours worked together perfectly.  The pudding was truly the star of the show. A generous square of freshly baked brownie, a perfect balance of a crisp exterior and the soft, fudgy centre was a masterpeice in itself. The crinkled surface glistened with a thick fudge sauce, cascading over the brownie as if it were liquid silk.    Within the first bite, my tastebuds were transported to euphoria. The warm brownie melted in my mouth, the rich sauce adding a level of extra warmth. Then, the handmade vanilla ice cream. A cool, fresh pale contrast to the warm, dark gooey brownie, with visible specs of vanilla.  
  The overall experience exceeded my expectations as The Botley Hill is not just a pub but a delightful culinary experience. This pub is ideal for families, couples or even single diners and is dog friendly. The Inn is perfect for every season, with indoor and outdoor dining where you are surrounded by panoramic views across the North Downs. I will definetly return to try other dishes on the menu and relive this experience again.  

Great food choices, great food. Great service. Great location. Too many uses of the word ‘great’. Second visit - probably of many. Visit on a dark, clear, night and you also get an amazing view of the night sky.

We had a family Sunday lunch at this lovely place. All 4 of us had the roast lamb, it is definitely the best Sunday lunch we had away from home cooking. All of us cleared our plates and commented on how good it was. We would highly recommend trying it!!

Came here for the first time for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely surroundings and greenery. The game and cheese toastie was nice and almond croissant was okay but could have been heated slightly more. Nice service and something a little different which is nice. Wouldn’t be coming here for the food as such but more so the surroundings and uniqueness of the little tea hut. Reasonably priced too.

This review is for the Shepherd’s Hut not the pub. We have been coming here for years. Good fresh food when working properly.. Since the South African lady Helen left things have gone downhill. The staff are very young and the service is just not there. They do not even have a chef that can cope with cooking up a fry up hence the menu is now limited to breakfast baps. On Sunday we suffered an unfortunate incident where a dangerous dog eating with owners and two other yapping dogs went for our son when he slipped off his stool. Had words with ignorant entitled dog owner. No sign of staff. All very upsetting. Moral. Don’t let dogs especially large dangerous ones in your cafe. If you do expect to lose custom.

My first visit to this beautiful restaurant/pub and I’ll definitely return. The setting and atmosphere is that if a classic old authentic pub, the staff could not have been more pleasant and welcoming and the menu and food was excellent. This venue is well worth a visit.

We went to visit the pub to look at wheelchair access for a lunch, the staff were very helpful. We stayed for a cup of tea and cake at the Sheep Shed, again the staff were very nice, lovely surroundings, wonderful tea and flat white coffee but sadly the cake was dry.

A wonderful meal again at Botley Farm, great service as always. One suggestion from me is that the menu prices are updated so that they match with the computerised till receipt. It looks like some items have gone up slightly which is understandable but would go to see that the final bill matches the cost listed on the menu excluding service.

I came for lunch with my family today, we haven’t been for a while. Waiters were great, we had a new waiter Tom who did a great job and waiter Oli was there guiding him. It was great service, they were both attendtive and friendly. Food was great too, I went for the Thai beef salad was lovely, my daughter went for BBQ pulled pork ciabatta which she said was good. Will definitely be visiting again soon

One of the best meals I've had. All vegetarian. My friends and family were equally impressed with their food a mixture of roasts and burgers. Great service beautiful location and the food never disappoints

Went fir sunday dinner, food and service good, BUT, access for wheelchair terrible, they just say its an old building, and leave it at that. They have movable ramps, but still difficult. I'm sure sympathetic alterations could be done to make access to the garden room where we were, better, without interfering too much with the building. Only option is to sit outside. Won't be returning.

Botlley Hill Farm House is out in the countryside and it has been reconditioned to show its past glory and it now a pub and restaurant. It is a very busy establishment and also boasts an extensive menu. Hospitality and service are excellent and the food is well prepared, presented and delicious. I had a great salad to start and the roast beef plate. My wife had the nut loaf and both were great!

The food was exceptionally good and very well presented. The ladies who were serving were extremely pleasant and efficient which added to our enjoyment. We have never been disappointed with our dining experience at Botley Hill and I'm sure we will be going again soon.

We came in for a Monday lunch and our waiter was fantastic, we didn’t get his name but he wore glasses. He was friendly, funny and knowledgeable! The ham egg and chips was fantastic too!

We booked a late lunch on Saturday for the family, despite being very busy, service was swift and welcoming and food excellent, children's burger got the thumbs up and adult orders didn't disappoint.

We ate at this lovely restaurant on Easter Monday. We were a large family, celebrating our daughter's 30th Birthday. Our son recommended this restaurant and had to book in advance due to its popularity. We were not disappointed. The meals were large and of high...

Stopped at the sheep fold for coffee and cake. Very welcoming and plenty of choice. Enough space inside to get out of the cold.

Such a lovely location with amazing views. Great friendly service and yummy food! Big portions too.

The following relates to The Sheep Shed adjacent to the main building. We’ve been fortunate to visit this little gem before. The team are welcoming and so polite. We both selected the crushed avocado on sour dough, served with an absolutely delicious small salad and...

In order to celebrate our aniversary I was recommended to try the Botley Hill Farmhouse in Limpsfield for a meal and a drink. This was our first time for us and we were both looking forward to it. We arrived at about 4.45pm last Saturday...

The Botley Hill Farmhouse just goes from strength to strength. I booked a family gathering, and the arrangements were really well managed with prompt effective email communication about menu selection. On the day there were superb levels of service, top fresh tasty food and an...

This is for the sheep shed at Botley, which serves breakfast etc, next door to Botley. I met a friend for brunch really, we both had smashed avocado, with chilli, salad, poached egg, salmon, with toasted sourdough bread, and coffee. It was gorgeous, the place...

We had Sunday lunch and the food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and attentive - we will definitely be back! And our dog was welcome too!

We had lunch with my elderly mother and nothing was too much for them. Food was excellent and really good portions - actually too big for Mum. Service was very good indeed and our whole experience was superb. Will definitely come again. Thank you.

I have been coming here for years either with my husband or friends/family.. Today (28 January 2023) my husband and I visited Botley Hilll Farmhouse for lunch and there was no heating on…I felt a couple of the radiators and they were stone cold so...

Had a family birthday meal at Botley on Sunday, there were 18 of us. We were originally booked into the Garden room, but with the temperature dropping Botley rang to voice their concern as to how cold it would be n there and they could...

We ate here on 29th Dec and sat in the room back right. It was cold despite a heater being on. I went for the steak and fat chips. There were ten in the basket of which 2 were tiny. I mentioned it to the...

I used to go to Botley Hill Farmhouse some years ago before Covid and it was those days, excellent and in 2022 it was extremely good. The food is well cooked well served and a pleasure to eat. It's busy at weekends but there's plenty...

We arrived at 1his beautiful pub 1hr before we were due to be seated, fortunately our table was ready so we seated immediately. Right from the word go, the staff were very attentive and extremely hard working, looking after our every need. We had our...

Driving past we decided to stop for breakfast. What a lovely find . Inside was cosy and the building has so much character. I cannot fault the staff and the food . Our full English was delicious and so was the cake we took with...

I’ve written very positively (5 stars) about Botley Hill Farmhouse previously, so I’ll be brief. Went with a party of fourteen for a 99th birthday Sunday lunch. Absolutely amazing from start to finish, exceptional food, really helpful and prompt service. It’s a superb pub ⭐️...

I don’t pop to botley often but when I do it does not fail! Great beer selection! I will be returning very soon to try the food! I can’t wait!!!

Went to the botley after passing on a walk in september. There was a great display of beer from the Titsey Brewery and it looked like the menu had good options

Great food and service stayed there for over 4 hours would highly recommend a visit! Beautiful countryside & good parking. Will visit again

Hi . Great service from Joshua . Kind caring and engaging Have us good recommendations . Food was excellent and so quick coming out of the kitchen Beautiful setting , great views

First ever visit and very pleased with the outcome. The plan was to meet up with friends who were walking. Consequently we did not book a table! A mistake as this is obviously a very popular place to eat. However: waited a while and were...

Went here today with my family . Lovely pub and loving setting . Staff went above and beyond to make sure our needs were meet. The food was really nice and all round had a lovely lunch here. We will be back. Thank you

Extremely rude staff, bland food. Slow service. And when approached with a problem they had 0 interest in helping or giving a solution. Completely ruined my mums birthday. They all need some customer service training. If you want bland food covered in flies this is...

It used to be my favourite summertime pub, but that has changed. In the past, there was an outdoor barbecue area where you could order chicken and chips and have your lunch while looking out over a stunning valley. You are now required to eat...

It was our first time to visit and it certainly will not be our last .We were in the Area and I booked for lunch Couple of weeks ago .Our server was Luciano he was very attentive and very pleasant and excellent at his job...

12 guest celebrated my 60 birthday at Botley Farm. It was a wonderful afternoon. The service provided by Josh and Kaydon was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming, The food was presented beautifully, compliments to the chef. 10/10.

We came at 2.40 on Saturday having driven a long way. Ordered drinks and asked for menu to order food but was told they had already stopped serving. I queried this 5 mims later after checking the Web site which shows serving lunches until 3pm....

We had a full English breakfast - Very very nice - seating is not comfortable, and the bill presentation is strange. They tried to retain the receipts - we had to request them.

On a drizzly damp Monday in "summer", we were glad to get into the cosy dining area of Botley Hill. The staff were welcoming and service was good, friendly and timely. A really good selection of food for lunch - we enjoyed small(!) fish and...

Busy Friday meal with family. The food was very good, promptly delivered. There was a nice selection of specials as well. A good atmosphere.

Been here a few times now and always great food but best of all always great service. The waiter was attentive,always there to take your order, food came quick but not too quick and was delicious , 10/10 👍

Visited the coffee shed. Friendly staff with an outstanding cake. Coffee was ok. Easy to park the bike nearby and good clean loos

Beautiful food, huge portions and exceptional staff. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lovely dining experience in a beautiful pub.

This was the third time that we have visited as a family group (from 98 years old to 30’s). As previously, it was a hit on all fronts - helpful, friendly, prompt, but most importantly absolutely top food. We had a range from the Sunday...

Came with friends and had a lovely evening. Would highly recommend due to its cosy atmosphere and lovely food.

We quite enjoyed the meal at Botley Hill Farm and in such a pleasant setting. Unfortunately there were issues with tables booked (which we had to move from as unsuitable for the 4 of us), plus various drinks weren't available when we tried to order...

So disappointed. We started coming about six months ago and the food was good, with friendly staff and very good service. This time the food was very disappointing. The burger which they advertise has having cheese in, had no cheese in. The coleslaw which previously...

Large car park, but unfortunately poor lighting to find your way to the pub. Definitely feels like a restaurant. Received warm welcome. Good atmosphere inside. Tasty food. Would happily return.

Booking, service very good but let down by overheated, overcooked and frankly tasteless main course. The soup of the day was good but could have been better if it was served at a lower temperature. Does not need to be boiling. Both main courses (...

I used to really enjoy popping into the Sheep Shed for coffee and cake before a walk. Sadly, though, the last couple of visits have been really disappointing. The service is very slow and disorganised, the coffee cups are now tiny and the prices are...

Was here 5 months ago and everything was OK Called in for just an americano coffee whilst out for a cycle ride and it was at best luke warm and very small cup. Not what I was expecting for £2.90 Sadly I will rethink bringing...

Met an old friend for a light bite to eat and a drink yesterday. Met by cheerful staff who ushered us to our table and took our drinks order. Our dinks were delivered and our food order taken, a Club sandwich which was tasty, well...

Visited today for a hot drink and cake. Very disappointed and surprised by the size of our drinks ordered a cappuccino and a black coffee which was served in small tea cups - basically finished in less than 2 mins!! Not sure if they run...

I was hoping to attend my birthday dinner this Saturday with my family. Unfortunately my husband broke his ankle and needed a stool to put it up on, (we had a table booked ) Best they could offer was an early 6pm table kicked out...

Outstanding - friendly, helpful and informed staff. Excellent food for the entire group. One of the best pub meals I’ve had in years. The bread, freshness and quality of the club sandwiches was second to none. This is a great place to visit - and...

Best pub meal we have had since the pandemic. So, the story, we were badly let down by a local Gastro pub, who could not coordinate the Big Fox Red Lab and a new wheelchair owner despite email communications. Fortunately, at the Botley they could...

Visited with the family for roast dinner. Food was amazing and good portions. Visit was let down by slow service, no toilet roll and bin overflowing in the bathroom. We will be back as the food was so good hopefully the other issues are no...

Booked for Sunday Lunch - what could be easier? Served a plate piled high with a sloppy selection of vegetables, tough roast potatoes, limp Yorkshire Pudding, few slides of meat that was topped off with a sea of gravy!!! It was more like a soup...

As it was dark when we arrived, the bar and restaurant was soooo cosy. All had lovely candles lit on the tables and the food was delicious. Excellent service - attentive without being intrusive.

This is a very odd place. The main building is the pub and Botley has a building called The Shepherd’s Hut which also serves alcoholic drinks, teas/coffees and food. One can’t buy beverages in the main pub. It’s a most peculiar setup. The Shepherd’s Hut...

I spent a lovely few hours here yesterday afternoon, chilling & chatting in the sunshine. The Sunday roasts looked amazing,so I'll definitely return to try these in the future. Parking is a challenge when its very busy though. Recommended.

We went for dinner in the week, the member of staff that served us was really lovely and attentive. I ordered the beef carpaccio to start, which was delicious and I had the burger for my main. The burger was flavoursome but not ground breaking....

A fabulous Sunday lunch at Botley. The Prawn and Chorizo starter was very tasty and the Roast Beef main delicious. The beef was pink and the copious vegetables were fresh and cooked al dente. The service was extremely efficient and friendly. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Every meal we have had has been perfect. The lamb recently was perfectly cooked and the sides were so tasty and suited the meal 100%. The wine was lovely with a good range of choices, my partner loves the Ales available and the staff have...

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the amazing service and warm welcome we received today. Coffees, cold drinks and bacon/sausage baps were fantastic. 7 very hungry and thirsty cyclists from Dorking!! We will definitely recommend you and come back again. Many thanks...

This was my first visit. It would have been lovely to sit outside but it was a bit breezy and prone to rain the day we visited so we could not sit out in the field overlooking the rolling hills and instead were inside near...

We enjoyed a 70th birthday here last Saturday, good was fantastic and service excellent especially our waiter Oliver. The staff made our day very special, cant wait to go back again.

First post COVID trip here. Food is still great, service was slick and good COVID protocols. A bit windy and rainy when we went so couldn’t sit outside and enjoy the views but it was lovely sitting inside enjoying the old world atmosphere.

I had a lovely outdoor seat today with a very scenic sunset, a few drinks and a classic chicken burger - can’t go wrong! Ollie served us and he was great; very attentive and hospitable!

Excellent service and delicious food. A big thank you to Oli who served us on Table 51. The food was cooked and presented to perfection.

Visited for a family lunch on a sunny Friday. We sat outside and enjoyed the impressive views of fields and sheep peacefully grazing. It was hard to imagine we were so near busy Warlingham. Our waiter was an absolute delight (S. African accent) and made...

Our table of four had a fantastic traditional Sunday lunch this afternoon. The food was divine (which it always is!!), but what really set today apart was the lovely Hayley who served us. Cheerful, smiling, courteous, nothing too much bother. A breath of fresh air...

Lovely lunch in the Sheep shed. Friendly staff, tasty food, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely visit again. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch.

Phoned to book 2 tables of 6 outside or inside (well within social distancing rules) and the brainless horrible woman on the phone said ‘no’ that was it! Just ‘no’. This place can obviously afford to turn away 12 people eating a 3 course meal...

Popped here for lunch with my managers and was so impressed. Stunning location. Great staff. Fabulous food. We will be back. Thank you for a lovely lunch with friendly, happy staff

Very attentive staff with a genuine desire to give give good customer service. The food was great too but it’s rare to get both combined - good food and good service. Well done to the management for getting the whole package right! Special mention to...

Another lovely meal at Botley Hill Farm. We were lucky to get a table as it was busy. We shared the prawn cocktail and the burger and they were both fresh and tasty full of flavour. We said we were sharing as it was a...

We found the Botley Hill Farmhouse on Trip Advisor and we travelled from Guildford to have a Sunday lunch. We were warmly welcomed by Marlena (I hope that this is how you spell it, sorry) and she managed to accommodate our request for a particular...

We have been coming to the Botley for years. It is a solid sort of place. The main staples on the menu are good even if they don’t blow you away. The views across the countryside and the setting on the hill are the main...

I have been to the Sparrow Hill Farm Shop several time in the last few weeks and it's been lovely on every occasion. They have a lovely covered terrace and additional seating on the large lawn (the don't have any indoor seating). There is a...

Have visited twice for lunch with group of 6 since reopened for garden service. Good food, great views ( lambs frisking about in the fields). Service, especially from waitress Lily, puts staff in many restaurants to shame. She was welcoming and thoroughly professional with an...

Booked for our first lunch since last lock down As there was showers we thought as they said in there email the booking may be cancelled due to weather, tried to contact them to check but nobody answered the phone, so we made the 45...

We visited for lunch to celebrate our anniversary.The weather was very kind and we were able to fully enjoy the fantastic views and watch the sheep with their lambs in the adjacent fields.Nicole and the team made us very welcome and provided an excellent lunch.This really is ' how you do it'

Drove up there to collect Sunday takeaway during lockdown . Blown away by the food and service. They were very accommodating to my difficult needs. Absolutely fabulous. We will certainly be back.

Great atmosphere good beer food good The staff are very attentive and efficient. Great in the summer when you can sit outside and overlook the beautiful countryside. Varied menu with lots of fresh ideas

Had a really lovely family meal for a 72nd birthday on Tuesday lunch timeLovely setting and amazing set up.Very friendly staff and quickly shown to our table. Really good selection on the menu and food order was taken quickly. When the food arrived it was delicious, every bit of it. Would highly recommend and will go again.

We’ve been here a couple of times recently and can’t fault it. The service has always been friendly and efficient, food very tasty and high quality, and it’s felt like a safe place to eat out post lockdown. Looking forward to our next visit!

Visited the Botley Hill Farm last Sunday for afternoon lunch.The ambience, menu, staff friendliness was excellent as with previous visits. The food was really great and the team have made the Pub very Covid secure. Well done to all of the team at Botley Hill Farm, see you again soon. Mark & Mandi

This place was the perfect trifecta of food, service and being Covid safe.Starting with Covid, there was a one-way system into the restaurant, all staff wore masks or visors, hand sanitiser was right there at entry and tables were safely spaced apart; we felt comfortable eating there.The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. They were attentive and the service of food was quick. The food was excellent for both our starter and mains. Portions were a good size and it was well priced. The prawn and chorizo starter was delicious, and so was our steak and lasagne main. You could tell the lasagne was cut from a larger dish and it was very tasty.All in all, would definitely recommend going here, especially for its Covid precautions as cases begin to rise again.

Delicious food and friendly, efficient staff. They were also very Covid19 aware, I even noticed a member of staff spray cleaning a candlestick on a table between bookings. We felt very comfortable and will definitely visit again. Well done to everyone, including the chef!

A well organised covid 19 set up.. Prompt service with good manners from all staff especially Nicole. The food was excellent and prepared exactly how I wanted it ( steak). Highly recommend this country restaurant in a lovely setting.

The food was excellent and service brilliant. Also we were very impressed with the steps taken to protect customers during this Covid crisis. All staff wearing masks. We feel they've really taken care to protect customers. Cant wait to visit again!