Dove in Newark and Sherwood

Second visit to this lovely village pub. The occasion was a wine night with four small plates of food accompanied by four delicious wines accompanied with wine notes from Dan, the wine sommelier at Small Beers Ltd, Lincoln. What a fabulous evening! All four food courses were just wonderful, full of different flavours bouncing about on your tongue; scallops and king prawns to start, sea bass to follow, medium rare sirloin next and a strawberry and basil panna cotta to finish, all enhanced by Dans outstanding wine pairings. With a glass of bubbly provided upon arrival, all the above for £35 per head, incredible value for money! We drove there in our Motorhome which we were allowed to park overnight on their car park with a lovely dog friendly field adjacent to it. Sam Harrison is the amazing driving force behind these efforts, ably assisted by his fantastic team, both front and back of house. An outstanding job guys, we’ll be back and heartily recommend this place.

This pub is a typical locals English pub for pretentious folk. I travel the world with business and came here for a business trip and do not recommend it for anyone outside the village. Rude staff, rude service and attitude that does not match its location at all. I expected much much better. Quite honestly felt embarrassed by my country

We came here last night for dinner, soon has we walked through the door we was made to feel welcomed. Staff was lovely could not do enough for us and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back , and we live 20 minutes away from this little gem of a place.

We enjoyed lunch today at The Dovecote. The menu was varied and I had the sea bass with fennel and crushed new potatoes - something different from the run of the mill menus that are often offered in pubs these days. Beautiful setting too.

Went for a Sunday Lunch . Lovely fresh food , everything hot but could have done with more than one roast and 2 thin slices of pork . Felt a little aggrieved to pay a £3 surcharge for beef of lamb especially when the mains cost £16.95

Stayed at this place a few weeks back and this will be my last stay here.Was made to feel extremely unwelcome and felt extremely uncomfortable as possible maybe my face did not fit!! The owners are extremely rude and especially Sopie the co-owner I believe was extremely vicious when I told her about the numerous problem we had to which she responded “ don’t bother coming here again as your not welcome” and she said this in a vicious way with other connotations meant by it I feel!! Avoid this place at all costs!!

Nice pub, nice location, stayed for 1 night. Warm welcome. Room is not attached to the pub but a very short walk away. Clean and well presented except for the table with the tea and coffee canisters which was badly stained. Not a good first impression. Dined in the pub and the young lady who served us was really pleasant and helpful. Food was ok. It was very dark upon leaving the room to the pub and the stairs to the outside door were not very well lit, nor were the first few steps down towards the car park, had to use torch mode on mobile phone to navigate, it was only the last few steps that the security light kicked in and we could see the few remaining steps. Difficult if you’re not familiar with the layout. Breakfast is continental, served in the room and such a lovely idea but the noise from the fridge in the room was an issue as was the radiator heat indicator which illuminated the room like a beacon through the night so had to be switched off! Really want to like this place but would we stay again…. Probably not🙁

Thank goodness for reviews, that's how I found this gem! As we get older, we with our friends, travel the globe less, but we do still like to meet up and have a good old fashioned chat. It was my job to find a location for an overnight stay with food. Simple.. not in the area of Newark which is approx half way between Cambridge & North Yorkshire. First the welcome, this was Sam and his smile, it comes from the eyes. Quickly and efficiently we are shown our rooms. Large, spacious and very well equipped. As we all arrive we gather in the bar. Good quality ale and fizz, select our table and before long we are back in our rooms getting ready for a meal and more time together. Meal excellent, food excellent, service excellent. 100% recommendation from our crowd.

Sunday lunch, fresh veggies, beef melt in the mouth… pink and seasoned. Great selection of beers on draft.Complements to the chef! Lovely country inn and great service what more could you ask for!

The food was absolutely delicious. My family of 6 ordered 6 main courses. The steak was cool to perfection and obtained a meat heavenly taste. The tomato soup appeared home cooked but was a thousand times nicer than the traditionally used Heinz tomato soup. The fish and chips was brought out and was ten times the size as previously predicted, it had a crispy batter and had the perfect ratio of batter to fish. The stir fry was evenly cooked with a plethora of flavours. The dovey burger was extremely fresh and contained a delicious taste. Although the meal took longer than expected, the wait was definitely worth it. I would definitely dine there again and would recommend to friends.

Stayed the night in the sherwood suite , which was well appointed and very comfortable We both had the Sunday roasts which were divine . Great place to stop off on our way up the A1 .

We were staying in Laxton, so had to try the 2 courses for £20 deal, which by todays standards is very reasonable! 2 couples, we had Beef and Pork roast, all was really nice. Only slight criticism was needed more roasties and veg. We had sticky toffee pudding with custard, which was a joy. Doggy friendly too which is a bonus!

Having found this delightful pub a few months ago we’ve been 4 times and been satisfied on every visit. Dog friendly which is a must for me is a major plus. Staff are attentive and pleasant and the atmosphere is very relaxing.A limited menu but plenty of choice if that makes sense.Highly recommend a visit you won’t be disappointed.

The room in the converted barn was beautiful, clean and modern, and the sleep was so peaceful with no traffic and no surrounding rooms or houses, just the sound of the cows mooing in the morning. The food and drinks at dinner were perfect and the staff were amazing and friendly. Can’t fault our stay!

Great friendly staff and great country pub which has a hotel . Hubby and myself went the steak and ale pie was so delious,and my other half really enjoyed his mixed grill loads of meat on the plate .definitely will go again . Only problem was I was too full to have a pud but that's ok

My husband and I were really looking forward to a lovely Sunday lunch. Disappointed. The place itself was fine. The service was pleasant but as for the food. My husband had beef which he commented “ I’ve had much better” and he listed numerous pubs and restaurants. I had chicken breast and I have to say “ I have never had tough chicken breast before”. We both like our veg firm. Our veg was basically uncooked. As for the dessert. Homemade apple pie and ice cream, play it safe. Bland under cooked pastry and to top it all we’re certain it had been microwaved to heat up. Will we go again, will we recommend. It’s a real shame, but No. Chris. H.

Proper little family run country pub with rooms You can tell food is cooked fresh and with quality produce, highly recommend this quaint little pub

We had an overnight stay at the Dovecote Inn. It was fabulous. A lovely and very comfortable room and the staff were so friendly and helpful

Our stay at the Dovecote Inn in Laxton was fantastic. The staff were amazing and always really helpful. We stayed for two nights and our stay was great throughout. Accomodation: The rooms were very clean and well equipped for visitors. The rooms were cleaned thoroughly every day. Breakfast service was reasonable with a decent variety of options but no hot food. So it did feel like we missed a hot breakfast but there was certainly enough for food for us anyway. They provided things like muffins, porridge pots, hot drinks + juices, cereal, milk, bread and pastries. Food: Our two dinners in the pub were really good. The vegetarian options were a bit limited however the chef offered to cook other options which was very kind. The vegetarian spaghetti bolognese and the vegetarian burger were both delicious. The service was quick, attentive and polite. There was also a quiet bar area where we could sit for pre- and post-dinner drinks. People: The owners were very nice and helpful when asking questions about the local area. Furthermore, the servers gave us bread and butter every evening after dinner (for breakfast).

Excellent Pub. Such a friendly and helpful greeting shown to our rooms. Everything explained about the room etc… Clean and beautiful decorated and a Comfortable bed. Continental breakfast and fresh fruit.

Lovely place, a really great three night stay. Treated as a local and the service was great. All the staff are friendly, attentive and nothing was too much trouble.

We stayed overnight after visiting the Holocaust Museum nearby. The pub is very warm and welcoming, so friendly. Such pleasant staff. We had a couple of drinks in the bar then went to our room, The Sherwood Suite. This is in a barn across the...

Have visited a number of times and the food and service have always been excellent. Today was no exception and although the restaurant was very busy, with a number of large tables, our meals were very good and our waitress very obliging. Can always count...

The menu has a good choice of reasonably priced food. Excellent meal with good quantities. The restaurant consists of several small rooms so it gives you a semi private, quiet dining. Staff are first class and both helpful and friendly. Good area to sit in...

We travelled a fair way to this pub, but the wait was truly worth it,the staff we're very attentive and polite and the food was absolutely delicious would come here again

Have visited the Dovecote many times in the past but haven’t been recently so we decided to go this Sunday for our lunch Food was beautiful one of the nicest Lasange’s I have ever had, very attentive polite and efficient staff will definitely return.

Never have I had a lasagne like the one I had here today ! Dry minced beef and pasta sheets, NO sauce in it at all ? Hubby had roast pork which he said wasn't too bad although would have been much better had he...

Excellent quality food, beer and wine. The hake was just the right side of spicy with well cooked potatoes and green beans.

All the food we had was delicious - but I would especially recommend the pie - a true pie with pastry on all sides. Best pub food I've eaten.

If you're looking for value for money DON'T go here on a steak night, £18.50 for 3 fingers of steak it was the smallest portion of meat ever seen. Contacted pub before hand for vegetarian options and 3 was offered however when we arrived only...

Twelve of us went had an excellent night and were waited on hand and foot by Sam and the team. Both food and service were first class

We visited The Dovecote inn Laxton with friends, there were 12 of us in total. Firstly the meals were all superb, the service excellent and the ambience of the pub relaxing and welcoming. Our party ordered various dishes, pie, sea bass, pork tenderloin, filet steak...

We had been recommended this pub, when we arrived we were seated in a room, drinks order taken and brought to the table, menus given but nobody came to take our order until another couple had been seated in the same room. The other couple...

We took my son and his partner to sample the delights of the Dovecote last Saturday and they were not disappointed. Excellent food, great wine list and lovely attentive staff made for a great evening. Needless to say we all will be returning soon. Thanks...

I booked online for Mothers Day which was a very easy process. Sophie had sent me the Menu in advance after I requested it and a delicious menu it was. We arrived for the 4.00 sitting and had a very short wait which was understandable...

The experience was poor the choices of food was poor no pork no chicken no fish on main menu and no chef we was told my the poor waitress. The meals we selected turned out to be dry ( chicken). Both starter and main. But...

My partner and I stayed at the dovecote Fri 25th feb 22 The host was welcoming ,friendly and sociable Our room was split on two levels,the large bathroom with a shower and a bath were down stairs with a WC on both levels . The...

We booked ahead for a dinner for 21 people to celebrate a family occasion. Very well organised, lovely atmospheric venue, food was great. Very friendly. Would certainly recommend!

Warm and friendly welcome from Sam and very helpful with my Gluten free requirements. Food was excellent as was the service. Great setting and a lovely view too. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Sam is the perfect host and this is also reflected in the standard of his waiting staff. The pub has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with good honest food and drink. We stayed in the Sherwood Suite and were impressed with the comfort of the...

I visited here with my partner and her parents for lunch. The waitress was fantastic and it was hard to believe it was her first day! Very polite friendly and attentive! Then the food came out!!!! Exceptional to say the least, very impressed and can’t...

We booked a table for lunch with family & was so impressed with the service & the delicious food that I felt I needed to write this review. We were greeted by a lovely young lady with a smile, even though it was her first...

Came for Sunday lunch one afternoon. The food was lovely and the puddings even nicer! The whole family had different meats for Sunday dinner and each one went down well. The brownie and ice cream is amazing!

Superb, everything spot on. Landlord on the ball, in touch with his business. Chef excellent. Staff friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Braised Blade of Beef and roast Cod loin cooked to perfection and well presented. Pale ale and white wine spritzer faultless. Recommend without...

What an awesome pub with the friendliest of staff, had a great experience and will most definitely return

Full marks to Sam and his team for making sure the Dovecote has regained its host or if reputation for excellent food in a true country pub atmosphere. Lunch today was delicious, professionally served by Donna. This is a business that in these difficult challenging...

Just had a really enjoyable lunch today at The Dovecote, Laxton. We were there with friends, and we hadn't been for quite a while. The menu was interesting and our food was delicious. The staff were very welcoming, and made us feel at home. We...

food was great comparable to some of the top restaurants. Would highly recommend for all occasions..

Absolutely superb. Typing right now from our room. Fabulous food. Surroundings and room and great welcome. Pleasure to meet Sam himself and congratulate him and his family and team in what they have achieved. Can’t recommend highly enough.Wish I lived in the village.

Great overnight stay and meal. Super choice of food... We all went for the wonderful Belly Pork. Lovely rooms. Great for a stop over, long weekend

We came in on 3rd November for my 30th Birthday and had an amazing time.The food was outstanding, we had a cheese garlic bread (on sour dough!), halloumi fries, ribeye and a halloumi and mushroom burger. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. I didnt get many photos as I was too busy tucking in. The staff and owner are incredibly lovely and all worked so hard. Other people must agree as it was a Wednesday night and the pub was busy! It's so lovely to see a village pub doing so well and acting as the heart of the community. We brought our 6 week old with us and had plenty of space to put the pram. The friendly atmosphere meant that it was a really comfortable environment to breast feed in. I highly recommend a visit to the Dovecote. Thanks so much for making my 30th amazing guys! I didn't get many photos as I was way too excited to stuff my face, definitely go and check out the food for yourselves!

We happened upon the Dovecote as a result of a local recommendation from the publican nearby who was closed at the time. What a revelation, Sam and his wife put on a really good show, well worth a visit.

Superb… First time as a family going for Sunday lunch (1 year old son) staff really amazing and attentive. Food delicious. Love the fact that all the front of house team made a special effort with our little boy. 5** Sam and Sophie are such incredible landlords and run an amazing restaurant, b and b and pub x

Great location, comfortable room, quality food and friendly host and staff - highly recommended for an overnight or longer break to explore surrounding area.

I don’t normal write reviews but after my families experience at the Dovecote Inn today I think it is only fair to say. “Wow”. What a gem of a place being run by Sam and Sophie. We Travelled 40 minutes to try out the Dovecote Inn and we were not disappointed. The food was of the highest quality, the service was exceptional. The atmosphere was fantastic. In short if you haven’t been here, then certainly consider it. I Will definitely be going back in the near future. Rich

We came for Sunday lunch at this beautiful pub yesterday, we were met on arrival by a lovely lady and taken to our seats. Lovely room full of beautiful pictures. Our drinks order was swiftly taken by another lovely young lady. Unfortunately the pump had gone off so another type of drink ordered which wasn’t a problem to us. In fact we had quite a laugh with the staff about it.All the staff were fabulous especially the young gentleman. We found this pub to have a lovely atmosphere and the food was really lovely. Thank you all for working in the hot weather. We will be back one day .

We had a really disappointing evening at the Dovecote . Five of us were meeting up after not seeing each other for nearly 2 years and having had wonderful meals there in the past we decided on Laxton .The menu was very limited with no specials board and the food we were served was very poor .The chicken ,leek , panceta pie was topped with mash and came with mashed potatoes (?) and gravy (?) The pie was poor - very grizzly ! Other meals were adequate though not the standard we were hoping for .One of the deserts , and the choice was very limited , wasn't available. The substitute was a fruit yoghurt which consisted of yoghurt plus 1 strawberry, 1 raspberry and chunks of still frozen other ( unidentifiable) fruit + shortbread biscuit .Such a disappointment. I know that we won't be visiting again soon .I was visiting friends from North Yorkshire but the other 4 customers live locally. It's a beautiful pub in a fabulous location but it will lose more customers if the quality of the food doesn't improve .

Went for Sunday lunch yesterday. Very attentive staff and very covid secure. I had the roast lamb which was divine and my girlfriend had the roast chicken. Both were served with a Yorkshire pudding and a great selection of vegetables, all really fresh. Will definitely return

We came here for a one night stay and a meal in the restaurant. The room was lovely and super comfy and the staff were so helpful and welcoming. Our meal was really good and me being a vegan I was slightly worried I wouldn’t have any options but the chef made me up some wonderful food. Would definitely recommend this place and will no doubt visit again!

Stayed at The Dovecote Inn, Laxton overnight in a suite.Atmosphere in the pub is friendly and warm, a large chioce of gins and craft beers.Dinner was amazing and perfect portion sizes, along with a large choice of wines available.Staff and service impeccable.Room was wonderful,very comfortable bed, immaculate bathrooms, and all very clean.Continental breakfast offered a really good choice.Would highly recomend the Dovecote.

Booked a table for 5.30 on Saturday 29th May online. It was early but we had plans for later that evening and thought we could have a nice bar meal. It was a bit chaotic when we arrived and several members of staff rushed passed us before the barmaid acknowledged our presence and told a waitress to help us. We asked if there was a specials board and the waitress told us that the restuarant was fully booked for a la carte meals and that the chef was very stressed so there were no specials.We were shown to our table and then ignored. Eventually, after asking for our order to be taken we decided on the salt and pepper chicken for starter and the fish and chips for our main. We thought it would be helpful to the chef if we ordered the same dishes. The starter was burnt. And I mean cremated! The chef must have a Hadron Collider for an oven and lost the operating instructions. Apart from that the starter was really strange as it consisted of a chicken breast, some salad leaves and two dabs of sauce. Even if cooked properly it did not seem restuarant worthy. We scraped the carbon off the chicken, ate what we could and informed the waitress that it was not great. Her reply was that she would pass on our comments.After another long wait the main course arrived. The fish and chips were overcooked but several shades lighter than the “dark matter” starter. However, the chips were greasy, the batter was soggy. The fish itself was very nice as was the mushy peas.No dessert was ordered (we could not be bothered with the wait) but would have been welcomed to degrease our taste buds. No coffees either. When the bill came a different waitress asked if we enjoyed our meal and we explained about the starter and she said she would pass on our comments, again. The starter had NOT been deducted from the bill.In hindsight, I think the chef resented us booking a table early on a Saturday night as he would have been busy preparing for the a la carte menu and just threw out some crud to put us off doing it again. Lesson learned.Not going back. There are many restaurants around here to chose from and the ones we have tried so far have been streets ahead of the Dovecot.

Our first dinner out after long time in. Very nice experience. Staff was very polite and we felt welcomed. We booked a table for Sunday so Sunday roast dinner was the only option however we had starters, mains and deserts. All the food looked appealing and was very tasty. Enjoyed every bit of it. Definitely will be coming again.

Superb! Beautiful setting, stunning food! More than COVID secure! Sam and Sophie are doing such an amazing job, in what are very hard circumstances! Love luke, Emily and Freddie x

Unfortunately due to lock down the pub is only able to do take away meals. ive eaten here many times over the years under various owners. Its a great location with the museam next door in Laxton. For me perfect location and charm.I didnt realise that new owners had taken over.Great roast dinners, lots of variety in terms of vegetables. we even tried the sticky Toffee pudding and it was very, very good.Heartily recommended with a mixture of things to choose from.

What an amazing find. Food was top class. Also stayed and the accomodation was just as good. Top marks to the chef for dinner and including the home made breads and pastries for breakfast

The pub combines great pub classics, steak and ale pie, with excellent fish dishes. Service is friendly and attentive, there is a great range of beers and gins. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Fantastic hidden gem! Sunday dinner was delicious with some brilliant vegan options. Will definitely be coming again!

Six of us ate @ The Dovecote Inn for my son's birthday. The Sunday lunch was really divine! My dad had lamb and it was super tender, my mum and I had the beef - super generous portions with delicious mash and beefy gravy and my husband had the pork belly and he loved it! The children loved their roast chicken and HUGE yorkshire pudding! The scallop starters and the fish starters were like something from a Michelin starred restaurant! We loved the trendy black plates too.....We can't wait to go back! Can't recommend it enough. (One tiny niggle - we were a bit cold before the food came - we think the heating could've done with being on...) Really looking forward to the next time.......

Beautiful country location. Room very well laid out with all breakfast foods provided (due to Covid). Fridge,toaster and kettle with a small laid table which was fab. Fresh croissants to die for and also fresh soda bread the second morning. Comfy bed. Compact and functional en-suite shower room. Wall heater very efficient. Lovely view of the Orchard garden. Evening meals on 2 nights were both outstanding. Fillet of lamb was superb as was the Sea Bass on the second night. Wonderful desserts especially the Blackberry ice cream and Raspberry sorbet. Excellent selection of Gins in the bar. Excellent hosts who were very professional and easy to talk to. Nothing too much trouble. We will definitely visit again. (Fully Covid secure venue btw)

Booked lunch here for 3. Warmly welcomed on arrival. All the Covid government procedures were in place, tracing, distancing and plenty of hand sanitizer. The food was outstanding, extremely well presented,tasty and delicious. They couldn't do enough for us to make our visit a great one. Due to this being a country pub in the historic village of Laxton, I would suggest booking. We will definitely be returning Thank you.

Sunday Lunch. Excellent cannot fault food, service or atmosphere. Food was lovely and served hot, smashing selection of vegetables

Needed to spend a night near Newark last week.Booked a room at the Dovecote, had lunch and supper as well. The room was very comfortable with an excellent shower room. Lunch and supper were both great: very imaginative and delicious. Sam and his colleagues were all super friendly and helpful.We shall certainly return and shall be recommending this place wherever we can.

Food was excellent. The chicken pie was full of meat and really tasty, and the desert was fabulous. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the facilities were spotless. Will definitely be back.

Just had an excellent meal in the very friendly pub and I would say it was well above your normal pub grub. Staff very friendly and a really enjoyable evening

We had an excellent meal. The food was superb - all 3 courses. The chef is to be complimented. Also very friendly staff. All in all, a very enjoyable experience and we have already booked to go back again

Ate here on the first night of eat out to help out! 3 courses for £15 absolutely lovely food and a bargain! Thank you !

We honestly can't thank Sam and the team enough! We stayed in one of the rooms at The Dovecote Inn the day after our wedding day for a short break. Even though there was a private event in the pub that night, they bent over backwards to provide us with an incredible personalised meal! The service was impeccable and even though Sam should have been enjoying the party, he made sure our evening was perfect! It was exactly what we needed to wind down and celebrate. Our suite was lovely. Had everything we needed. And the picnic style breakfast was delicious. Would 100% recommend a stay here. We will definitely be back!

We have stayed here twice and i have to say the food was of the highest standard and very reasonably priced. When you think how close you are to center parcs where you get an average burger for over £12 you really might aswell make the short journey here for 3x the quality and not as expensive! We stayed in the converted barns and the rooms were lovely and cosy. Hoping to dine and stay again this autumn

The landlord, Sam, and his team make you feel very welcome at this lovely old pub. We had lunch for 4, just taking the main course and a dessert. The beers were excellent; Timothy Taylor is always worth diverting for and I had a pale ale (name forgotten). Two of us had a Chicken and Vegetable Pie from the specials, one had fish and chips and the fourth had an enhanced starter as a main course. Yes, the food did take a little while to arrive, but this wasn't a problem as it was cooked fresh and was first class pub food. The pies were to die for and the gravy/sauce was delicious. We all shared 2 chocolate brownie desserts and concluded that the whole experience was great value for money. We will return.

We heard that The Dovecoate was doing fish and chips every Wednesday, so thought why not try it. It went down a treat. Loved it and it definitely be a regular thing. Came with a small pot of curry sauce to dip your chips in to, very nice.All in all food was great no complaints, reasonably priced, staff are always friendly and it’s always good to go to a local country pub just round the corner. So you all again.

Set in a lovely village. The food was ok but is a little hyped up and quite pricey for a lunch. Also had to wait and ask for a vegetarian menu which should be offered within the everyday menu. Would visit again but only on special occasions

Went for a late sunday lunch with family. 5 of us altogether. On arrival we were told that they had run out of beef and lamb leaving just belly pork as the roast meat menu option. However chicken was was offered as a replacement extra. 3 of us had pork and 2 had chicken. We waited over an hour for the main courses to arrive. The pork was tiny. Literally only a few mouthfulls. The chicken was a normal size and we split some of that amongst the pork eaters. The food was tasty and fresh. We asked for extra veg as the one dish provided was not enough for 5. This was delivered quickly along with extra gravy. Judging by other reviews we were unlucky with the wait and the tiny pork portions. The restaurant was not that busy so clearly we were waiting for the meat to be cooked. At the outset we were going to have puddings but after ws had been there so long waiting for mains we decided to give that a miss. Barring the wait service was ok but not really with a smile. I would say be careful in booking a sunday roast table late in the day.

Top quality food, cooked to perfection and well presented. Grate selection of food to choose from on the new menue. Polite and helpful staff. We will definetly be back again!

A fabulous lunch today. Tasty and beautifully presented. A friendly welcome too. We will definitely return.

Have eaten here several times, including Christmas Eve. Food is good and the venue pleasant, as are the staff.

Thank you for some lovely home cooked food in your dog friendly pub. We had excellent main courses but were sadly too full to sample the desserts. We really enjoyed our food.

We live locally and decided to visit after a change in management. After a slight hitch with our booking we were shown to a table. We mixed and matched off the Festive and A La Carte menus. The game terrine was delicious as was the duck liver pate. The portions were very generous and needed extra bread (no extra charge ). The slow cooked belly pork with back pudding Bon Bon melted in the mouth. The chicken burger was well cooked and very soft and juicy. The staff were polite, friendly and very helpful on what was a very busy night. Will be visiting again.

This tastefully modernised pub offers excellent accommodation, and everything you need for a good continental breakfast. The pub food is really outstanding and good value. Timmy Taylors Lanslord at £4 a pint is a bit of a shock.Onr reservation: it was a cold day when we stayed, and the electric wall heater was slow and inadequate.

What a rare find, we were attending a wedding reception not far from Laxton & this seemed a perfect choice. We were not disappointed, on arrive we didn't wait long to be shown to our room. It was warm, cosy & had everything we needed. Beautiful fresh bedding, big towels as well as dressing gowns. The bathroom was a good size with a walk in shower & spotlessly clean. A continental breakfast was included & this was to be eaten in the room & anything that we ate was topped up again for the following day. Lots of lovely goodies that we ate throughout our stay (big thank you for that) We also had Dinner on the night that we arrive & this was delicious, Beer battered haddock, hand-cut fat chips, minted pea puree, tartare sauce, best we've had in a long time. Followed by White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake, white chocolate powder & a raspberry sorbet, oh my goodness that was the best cheescake I've ever eaten !! My husband had the Mixed Berry Eton Mess. Excellent value for money, attentive service from Abbey & a first class place to stay & eat. We shall return.

We have stayed here twice. The first time was to explore Laxton, the last remaining place in England still using the strip farming system. The second time was for a 'Chef's Evening' because the food was so good. A three course meal was served with the chefs on hand afterwards to explain the dishes and offer the recipes. An excellent evening.

Ten of us had been walking and a few of the gang often pop in here. We were pretty hungry and thirsty and turned up at 12.30pm to find an handwritten note on the door that said; closed! The website said open. Unfortunately the first time we tried this place it was not a good experience however it has been taken over. Maybe it is me lol. Closing a pub at lunchtime with no warning to the customers is not good business. Apparently the new owners were on holiday?

An hidden gem in Nottinghamshire visited these dovecote last Monday and sampled there lunch menu. Fantastic food and setting

Went with two old friends to this pub we have all been to many times. New management team as capable, friendly and lovely as before. Good Yorkshire beer and G@Ts , good atmosphere and quite busy ( Fish and chip Weds ! )

We visited as a group of four couples for a reunion of old friends. Every single one of us thought our meals was excellent without a single complaint or gripe. The service was great courteous helpful and on obtrusive. It's a lovely place we had a room with views over open countryside. Well done.

Visited here as fancied somewhere different, beautiful looking pub with outside front space with seats. Good menu with good ingredients. Really professional friendly staff.

Just a one night stay but it was a lovely night and a warm welcome from Sam.

We are currently staying in a wonderful cottage in the village of Laxton and was recommended to visit Dove Cote Inn the owner booked it for us. We had a warm welcome and was shown to our table . A young waitress took our order, the rustic bread starter was fabulous. I ordered the Massanam curry my husband the steak. I was enjoying the curry when I saw something move on my plate I looked again to see a bug crawling on my plate. I quickly covered it with my serviette and my husband went to the bar to a,alert them. The manager came over and very quietly I showed him the creature that was still moving in fact it crawled on to his hand. He apologised took my plate away.

Visited with family this evening excellent meal and service !! Steak and ale pie was lovely as was the chocolate brownie x

Visited for Sunday lunch with 2 friends. Food was good but service slow. When the bill came it had to be corrected as they had missed some items off. Then had to be corrected again having charged too much. Eventually got it right after 3 goes.

We took my parents here for a special birthday meal and have nothing but praise for the staff.