Glewstone Court Restaurant in Herefordshire, County of

Wow is all I can say. I was booked in at Glewstone Court for an Afternoon Tea with my children. The whole experience was wonderful and we cannot recommend it enough. On arrival, we were welcomed by a immaculate young man, Sam- he couldn't have been more helpful. We were shown to our seats and Sam went out of his way to ensure my children were happy and had the drinks they wanted. The drinks came quickly, served by a very friendly waitress and we began. Initially, it looked as if we were going to be able to finish everything- we didn't! We started with scrumptious soft sandwiches, homemade sausage rolls and quiche. Honestly, the sausage rolls were delicious and the quiche was a perfect size. We paused for tea and coffee then moved onto the cakes and mini-puds........ My youngest is totally in love with the Rhubarb Macrons and could have eaten many more! The cakes are all made on site and the homemade lemon posset was so more-ish. We had a Paris Brest pastry- I've never had one of those before but I'll be looking out for those again. The warm scones were delicious and there was plenty of clotted cream and jam for us to all share. You could tell instantly they were freshly made. In the end, we needed to take some home in a box as we were full to the brim. We met the owner at the bar, who was delightful, friendly and had a little chat with my daughter's toy cat, much to her delight! The staff there were so kind, cheerful and helpful, the whole place had a really warm and welcoming feel. We didn't feel rushed at all- we stayed all afternoon. Glewstone is just outside of Ross and wasn't somewhere that was on my radar to eat- but I will certainly be returning. I spent my Mothering Sunday in a Georgian Manor House eating delicious food with my family- perfect!

We planned a family meal as we hadn't be able to all get together for a long time due to covid. We were recommended to try the Cedar Tree Restaurant at Glewstone Court and were not disappointed. As there was 7 of us we were put in the Bistro, which is a private dining room. This was perfect as we could be ourselves without being too load for other guests. We all ordered a variety of meals from the menu and we not disappointed. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was great too, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be returning, thank you for making our long awaited get together a very special evening.

Awful food and terrible service. Over cooked fish and meat with half the food missing. Owner came down and was so aggressive and walked out and slammed door in front of our kids! , very scary man! Avoid at all costs!!

Once again, the staff at the Cedar Tree at Glewstone Court provided us with a fabulous meal in calm, peaceful surroundings. For fine dining and great service in wonderful surroundings, look no further. Thanks Sam to you and your staff, always special to visit.

Big spacious dining room, super quiet and relaxed. Food was fantastic, every little bit of every plate of food that we ordered. Staff were really helpful and friendly and offered some things not on the menu for our small child. outside little garden area was good to move out to when the sun came out so we could finish up lunch out there. Would definitely come back.

We booked a table for an early & intimate celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary. And the experience was just fantastic. Welcoming staff, excellent chef, comfortable, and the food was just exquisite. We were also allowed to bring our (small) pooch with us. Thank you Cedar Tree & Glewstone Court for a fantastic evening!

The Cedar Tree at Glewstone Court is by far one of the best restaurants we have been too. The entire property is beautifully decorated. From the minute you walk into the hotel, you are warmly welcomed by Sam, The General Manager or one of his staff. The ambience is always wonderful and my 40th birthday meal with close friends was no different. The food was incredible once again and the wine that Sam recommended to us was perfect. Our friends who equally enjoy the finer things in life commented on it being one of the best places they have eaten at. Service was fantastic and the whole evening perfect in every way! We are so fortunate to have such a quality establishment on our doorstep! Thanks guys

We visited for our second time. Our first time we had the taster menu which was fantastic. Today we had the afternoon tea and the service from the staff was brilliant, the food let our experience down. The food was slightly on the bland side and the scones were quite dry. Didn't seem like they were freshly made. The coffee was nice. Overall a nice atmosphere but the food was lacking. Would recommend for the taster menu however.

We had another stunning taster meal and went back for more on our second night! The food is superb and the staff are great. They know their stuff and are very attentive but know when to give space too. Would highly recommend the restaurant and hotel.

Staff for us were top notch, lovely chap on arrival to smooth, fast and efficient service. The terroir of the surrounding fields, together with local produce, along with garden florals made for a wonderful lunch. Great price too but the staff were excellent so thank you!

The chef is clearly very talented, the food is incredible and they went out of their way to cater for dietary needs. Service is also brilliant, very friendly and attentive staff. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and music, highly recommend!

What a fantastic experience. I have tried many establishments around the area and this one is leaps and bounds above anything for miles. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly from the moment I walked in. The most difficult task was choosing from the fascinating and variant menu. After much pondering I opted for the Camembert to start followed by the chateaubriand for the main course. Both cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. The chateaubriand was the best I’ve ever had and was cooked just the way I asked for it to be which was medium rare. All in all it was a 5 star experience I look forward to returning soon to sample there ever changing local seasonal menu.

Excellent. A good, if not extensive, menu with imaginative mixes of flavours. Everything well cooked and nicely presented. Very nice to see a chef who cooks beef to a good pink level. Good sized portions, which is nice. Just watch out for very hot gravy boats - we had to us knife and fork to turn them over as to hot to handle. Good efficient and friendly staff. Excellent, well-priced wine list (try the Elysian Black Muscat dessert wine - it’s lovely).

We visited Glewstone Court with some friends who are in a Covid 'high-risk' category and so were understandably nervous. We noticed that the venue is AA Covid accredited and the standards and procedures in place completely underpinned this. We heard that the new Chef was excellent and yet the meal still exceeded our expectations. The scallop ceviche was sublime and superbly complemented by the jalapeno sorbet. My wife and I shared a Chateaubriand, possibly the best I have ever tasted, perfectly cooked. Usually I do not order dessert but the first two courses were so good I opted for the cheesecake which rounded off a perfect meal and I speak for all four of us. Service from Sam and his team was outstanding and we felt completely safe at all times. Well done and full marks to the team and I look forward to returning very soon.

Lovely setting and building though Covid precautions a little lax. We ordered starters for lunch and depending on the quality and quantity decided whether to have mains. It took 45 minutes for the starter to arrive and though the presentation was quite pleasant but the food was poor and bland, my wife had a tasteless fishcake with a cold poached egg and I had Guineau fowl breast hopelessly overcooked.

Great food and lovely service - We ordered off the dinner menu, the quality and appearance of the food was amazing.

Great to be back here post lockdown. Relaxed, professional and friendly as ever. Tasty, fresh food in comfy welcoming surroundings. A lovely way to catch up with family and enjoy a meal out.

Went for an evening meal in a group. The hotel is lovely and the staff were efficient and courteous. The food however was truly disappointing . Whilst everything was well presented, the portions were small and hugely lacking in terms of flavour. The seafood ravioli was a single piece of ravioli floating in a tasteless clear broth with a piece of bok Choi and rock hard broad beans. Inedible. The main was one mini stalk of asparagus about two inches long, a tiny piece of broccoli, one shaped potato, one mini carrot and a boiled? chicken breast with a small jug of a light green watery substance - maybe a bit of the vegetable water?Horribly expensive and very poor value for money. Couldn’t recommend.

Having decided to take our 1st few tentative steps back into the real world post lockdown we booked a last minute weekend break to symonds yat (stayed at the old court hotel which was a great bargain). I literally just googled somewhere for dinner and saw glewstone Hotel was just down the road so we took a punt and booked a table.I have to say they exceeded expectations. The service was exemplary. Could not find a fault, they were attentive and swift but not overbearing. Food was great. Couple of things if we were being super picky for the price (starter slightly overcooked) but all forgiven because it was only their second night open post lockdown and they were still trialling the new regime. All in all we had a great night, we felt very well looked after, completely safe and the ambience was great. Well done to the staff who really were excellent.

From the moment we walked in we were warmly greeted by Sam the Manager. The bar area was inviting and cosy which was much needed on a cold wet night. After aperitifs we went through to the dining room with an ambience that mirrored that of the bar. The menu had a great range of dishes. Wine list was extensive. Service continued to be exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious for each and every course. After dining, we went through to the lounge area where we relaxed in leather wingbacks by the roaring fire to have a nightcap. Hidden gem only a couple of miles from home. Faultless evening. We will definitely be back

Delicious meal - food lovely. A lovely meal and a relaxed environment. Friendly and very helpful with children.

Wonderful venue. Large meeting room with lovely fresh coffee when requested. Beautiful lunch and very helpful and friendly team. We will return as very impressed with standard of Glewstone Court.

I ate with friends on the six course tasting menu and it was a great evening. The food was amazing, well balanced and every mouthful created a conversation. It was simply stunning - great flavours. The atmosphere was lovely and wines to match. I would defiantly recommend for any food lover.

I visited today for the 4 course tasting menu. On arrival we were made to feel extremely welcome by Sam and the service we received from him throughout our visit was absolutely first class. Each course of our meal was excellent, and by far the best meal we’ve had out in some time. In particular I loved the squid ink macaroon canapé to start; the sweet and salty combination certainly got my tastebuds ready for the wonderful flavour combinations that followed. The warm chocolate mousse and raspberry soufflé will also remain ingrained in my memory for a while! I loved the modern country style decor and open fire / log burner too. I will be recommending Glewstone Court to my friends and can’t wait to return again.

Had a great time at Glewstone court tonight. We had the 4 course taster menu and I must say although not a desert person the Soufflé and the caramelised chocolate deserts were to die for. Rest of the meal was excellent however those 2 did finish it off perfectly. If you have the opportunity to try them I say they are a must. Beautiful restaurant and perfect staff made it a night to remember. Thankyou everyone involved.

Went with travelzoo voucher we weren’t treated any different to full paying customers the meal was delicious both had game terrine followed by beautiful rare roast beef my only small gripe was the roast potatoes but it didn’t spoil a delicious meal in a wonderful setting.

Would have given this a good rating as oppose to very good but the choice given by site is average or very good and it is definitely worth more than average Went with my two daughters as had a gift voucher Booking and service was friendly but professional with them happily catering to likes and dislikes ( leaving horseradish Off of the beef )Selection of sandwiches and cakes was plentiful and very tastyWe were the only people there and atmosphere was a bit isolating but helped with them setting up a table in front of the log fire We shared the tea between 3 of us and they kindly boxed up left overs when asked Very pleasant in a lovely old fashioned downtown abbey type hotel Only downside was the price At £50 felt was too expensive Special occasion type place

Arrived early for Sunday lunch at this beautiful country house. We received a very warm welcome. The meal was excellent, service was very good and the dining room and lounge had lovely blazing log fires.

We stayed at the Manor House for a weekend to escape busy city life and we had food there as well at restaurant. Wow,what an amazing place to eat! I had venison which was to die for, my husband had beef and his words were:”probably best beef I ever tasted”. Service is great, staff can’t be more helpful and pleasant. There is nothing I can say,you just have to go there and experience it. Thank you so so much for a lovely food for a whole weekend!!!!

We had a family meal at glewstone court and cannot praise the food and service enough. The family of 8 were treated so well and the food and service was excellent. Can only say that if anyone wants a spoiling then go to Glewstone court.

My husband and I decided to treat ourselves for our very first wedding anniversary at this delightful country manor and we received amazing customer service and best of all the delicious food was amazing. Needless to say we will be returning in future

From the first warm welcome, this was a wonderful experience. Relaxing first with a G&T; in the comfortable country house lounge, we were taken into the dining room for excellent cuisine. A single scallop might seem too little, but cooked and presented this well it was exquisite, as were the starters enjoyed by my wife and our friends. Followed by perfectly cooked Hake on a bed of tender Samphire (now theres a rare thing, tender Samphire) and surrounded by a perfectly complementary sauce.

Great food, drinks, venue and hospitality all made for a lovely evening, we’ll definitely be back soon!

The meals we had were enjoyable and we had no problem paying the amount charged. Each course was tasty and not over seasoned (or salted).

Our third visit to Glewstone using a Travelzoo voucher which is excellent value for money. Delicious food, friendly service and lovely relaxing surroundings. Will definitely keep on returning. Our starters in the photo were spot on as were our mains

The food was delicious. We had a wonderful meal here. The food was such high quality and and been cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. The service was also fantastic and we felt so looked after. It’s the best meal we’ve had all year, we didn’t want it to end! It was also outstanding value for money. I couldn’t recommend enough.

We have dined a number of times at Glewstone Court and have been delighted every time with the quality of the food and the service. The staff are friendly and efficient and also have the right balance of attentiveness - which is great.

A wonderful friendly restaurant with a perfect setting and warm atmosphere. We had an excellent choice of original and creative plant based options across all courses.

The decor may be a little old school, the place a little out of the way for most, and the staff may not be what you're used to (in a really good way!) but we had a lovely time, felt welcome like old customers despite our first visit, and the food was to a very high standard. What more can you ask for? All in all a really good experience, thoroughly recommend!

We booked afternoon tea for a birthday treat and what a treat it was.

Love this place beautiful setting and building, busy restaurant on a Sunday so be sure to book. The food is well presented and tasty with exceptional local sourced roast beef. Lovely desserts to.

We were delighted to be given a gift voucher for Afternoon Tea , as we had previously enjoyed very good meals here with friends. However, without being ungrateful, we were disappointed! I am old fashioned and expect a table cloth, nice china and delicate sandwiches when taking Tea. The service was friendly and helpful enough, two tea bags in the first pot, then only one in the warm up, very thick sandwiches, although a good selection. We were told everything was freshly made, indeed the scones were warm. There was certainly a large amount of food, but when we asked for a “doggie bag” the cakes were just handed over wrapped in cling film and consequently very squashed when they reached home, only 5 minutes away! Sorry, Glewstone with all the competition around, you need to up your game on this.

Booked a last minute table for 2 and were pleasantly surprised. Superb food, attentive staff and great surroundings. We thought it maybe expensive but it was fantastic value and well worth a visit.

The Taster Menu we had at this restaurant was a joke. It was vastly overpriced at £60 per head and one of the courses was inedible. I was very disappointed as I have previously enjoyed meals at this hotel. I think they were trying to cash in on the 'taster menu' trend but their chef was just not up to the job. I will not be going there again.

Excellent value for money. Very friendly staff,delicious food in a very smart dining room.Thoroughly recommended.

We met up as a family group of four, having purchased a voucher for lunch online.

We stayed one night. Room very comfortable. Our dinner was a tale of two halves. The meat course was nicely cooked however the veggies were over cooked the chips burnt. The parsnips described as trice cooked were soft and I suspect roasted. The most disappointing was the crab starter. Described as white meat but in fact a meagre portion of white and brown meat. The dish did not work

What a wonderful evening. Our friends suggested the Glewstone Court six course taster menu for an evening out. We hadn’t eaten in the restaurant for a long while and, as experienced on our last visit, we weren’t disappointed.

We had a delightful lunch on Saturday at Glewstone Court. It was our first visit to this hotel and we had a lovely warm welcome and enjoyed drinks in the very comfortable bar area / lounge before going through to the dining table. The food was delicious - not huge portions, but beautifully presented. We took coffee back in the lounge area in comfy chairs and could have stayed there the rest of the afternoon but sadly we had to leave to get back home. All the team there were young, vibrant, and professional. Highly recommended.

I took my parents to Glewstone Court to celebrate Mother's Day and we have all enjoyed the most fabulous meal there- to the extent I emailed them afterwards to thank them for such a lovely experience.We each had three courses and thoroughly enjoyed all of it - finishing with a Red Berry Cream Puff pudding which was so delicious I practically inhaled it!

My friends and I visited Glewstone court for the six course taster menu last week. Unfortunately our experience was far from the one we had been expecting, especially after reading the rave reviews.

This place is a real gem, the food is fantastic, we had the taster menu, which was clearly prepared by the chef with wonderful ingredients combined with love and attention to detail.

It's hard to describe just how unpleasant the food experience was at Glewstone Court. How the chef had the audacity to send out such an array of badly cooked food is quite beyond me. Even if the restaurant had been cheap it would have been an appalling meal, and this place is anything but.

Booked a 6 course taster meal through Travel Zoo for my husband as Xmas pressie

We celebrated my birthday at Glewstone Court with their delicious 6 course tasting menu. The service, food, wine and ambience were all second to none. Thankyou for a wonderful unforgettable evening.

This lovely restaurant and country house hotel is set in beautiful surroundings near to the picturesque town of Ross on Wye.

Lovely Christmas lunch last Wednesday. Very good value. Lovely food. Good service in attractive , elegant and comfortable rooms. Highly recommended.

Picked up a deal on Travelzoo for this restaurant. So pleased we did because the food was really good. Service was excellent. It deserves it ratings even if it is a little off the beaten track.

The starter of prawns with Marie sauce was served in a small little gem lettuce leaf and had 3 small prawns. We chose roast beef which was over cooked and tough. Thin slices were piled on top of one another which looked un appetising. The vegetables were plentiful, well cooked and presented. The deserts were again disappointing and looked as though they had been bought in rather than made in house.

Our party of 4 visited Glewstone for dinner after a graduation ceremony.

We enjoyed evening meal with friends, the food was excellent and the wines very good and an acceptable choice. The staff were very good and looked after us very well.

Nice bar for pre dinner drink/menu perusal, little hors d'oeurves served while waiting. Interesting menu, food arrived promptly, very good quality, efficient & friendly service. The restaurant is very traditional in style and as it is in a hotel, all other diners vacated the place quite early so lacked a bit of atmosphere. Overall, an enjoyable experience, would have been interested in going another evening for tasting menu but on holiday in the area & had too much to do!

Dined here twice. The food is excellent. I had the lamb and the lemon sole on the two different nights of my stay and both were perfect. with excellent flavours. Service is top class and I was made very welcome, both in the bar waiting for my meal to be cooked and in the lovely restaurant.

We first visited Glewstone about a year ago on a complete off chance, last minute decision. Since then we've been back three times, taken friends and recommended to others as a lovely place with great food and service - and yet seemingly not as popular as it perhaps should be.

We had an enjoyable lunch, good food, well presented in an attractive setting, the service was attentive and approachable without being over familiar. Coffee afterwards in the lounge was very pleasant, always nice to have an open fire.

.. whilst not exactly Oliver Twist, I feel our visit must have been on an off day for the Chef.

Went with family for a birthday and had an almost private dining room at the back of the building. The staff were all very attentive and calm and collected with young children being toddlers! Meat was lovely and pink and the puddings also were very tasty. They made us all feel very welcome.

We enjoyed lunch from their Tapa menu. Service was exceptional and food was excellent. The country house interior and mediterranean style garden made the lunch even more enjoyable.

We visited the restaurant based on the best places to eat reviews around Ross On Wye.

We attended this week for my 30th. The service was incredible. Lovely greeting, love the touch of sitting in the lounge before our table. They put a lovely birthday card on my table, gave me a flower for my birthday. Little touches made it extra special. Food was perfect, hats off to the Chef! Our 2 waitresses were absolutely perfect! (One was her first day aswell)! They even took the time to talk to us after about weddings there! We will be back not only to eat, but to stay too! Thank you!

great atmosphere.very quirky and eccentric..loved the cat wandering round menu creative and well cooked also loved the artworks.

I had dinner there every night of my stay and tried to make my way through the menu, everything was so good. My favourite was the duck. People travelled some way to have dinner there, so it must be really special. Highly recommended!

Very pleasant surroundings and good quisine in an elegant house tucked away near Ross on Wye. You will never find it as passing trade but its very handy for the M50/A40 corridor. Fortunately you cant hear the motorway at all just the sound of apples growing in the orchards around.

Joined friends for a lunchtime Birthday Bash. Food was excellent, as was the company in very nice atmosphere

Discovered on TripAdvisor, booked on the day, we were extremely pleased on arrival and could tell just by the whole ambience and picturesque location of the place that we had found a gem. Everyone was charming there, even chatting with other guests made our lunch enjoyable.

My wife recently celebrated her 70th Birthday and we chose Glewstone Court to have lunch with 8 friends in one of their cosy side rooms. The staff were very helpful and laid out the table beautifully with flowers and place cards. The food was first class, hot, tasty and elegantly servered. We all had a thoroughly delightful lunch. Highly recommended.

This must be my 5th or 6th visit to Glewstone Court, each time has been a pleasure.

Great service from arrival to leaving, met all needs without feeling they were intruding. Excellent food, cooked and presented very well.

Excellent service, we were remembered from previous visit. Find the premises very relaxing and the food very well prepared and cooked to a very high level.. We would give the staff 10/10 for the level of service. Very attentive, without being intrusive. Highly recommended

Stayed here for two nights with my father-in-law. We’ve had amazing time. Sam and Amy looked after us all the time. We felt like home. Food was really tasty and presented really well. All to the Michelin Star restaurant standard. Second night we wanted to have a drink and relax in the garden, so Sam got us cushions and fire heater. We have also met the owner Gary, what a nice guy, even took his time to come and have a chat with us. All staff are really polite, professional and knowledgeable. I will recommend this lovely family Court Hotel to all my friends. Definitely this hotel deserves more than 3 stars. We will definitely be back there with all our family. Thank you for everything Sam, Amy, Gary and Karen.

My Fiancé & I attended an afternoon at Glewstone Court for a Family Wedding Reception. The building & it’s surrounds were magnificent and oozed with class. The food was lovely with nothing to complain about. All the staff seemed to be very friendly and helpful. Although we did not stay here, other family members said the rooms looked impressive. I would recommend this as a wedding reception venue for people getting married locally! 5*

We had a very enjoyable birthday celebration afternoon tea here. We could pick between sitting inside or out, so chose to sit out in the sun (with parasols on each table). The waitress was very friendly and our food and choice of drinks brought promptly. There was an abundance of tasty food including various savoury pastry bites, sandwiches, plain and raisin scones, Victoria sponge and rhubarb trifles. The standard was generally high, the only negative points were disappointing scones and egg being the only non meat sandwich filling provided for the 2 vegetarian teas we'd requested. We were able to have a fresh pot of tea and take home the leftover cakes and scones when we'd admitted defeat! Overall a lovely way to spend a birthday!

All courses were interesting, the last one is so very different, it's a " I can't believe you would try that with that moment "

Lovely food, great service in a great location.

A lovely place to come for dinner. They have very comfortable seats in front of a real open fire for a pre-dinner drink.

Haven't stayed there, but went for lunch recently. Comfortable lounges for pre lunch drinks, and open firse, and very attentive staff. Food was excellent, right portion sizes for lunch and nicely presented. Good value and recommended.

You're greeted by a floor manager and sit in nice armchairs with some drinks, enjoying "compliments from chef" while they prepare a table for you. Straight away there is an impression of a solid, prestigious place, so the expectations are set high.

We took advantage of the special travelzoo deal of tasting meal for 2 with bubbly, and checked that the restaurant allowed us to bring our dog with us. We were given special seating by the window (in the end we felt very special having the...

We had a family lunch here on Mothering Sunday. I would like to thank Gary and his excellent team for making it such an enjoyable and relaxed occasion. From our initial booking through to handling our pre menu selections we felt in competent and caring...

Made to feel very welcome by the owners. Fabulous tasting menu with great flavours and well presented. Well worth the £45. Dress very smartly. Got a bit too noisy as the night went on as there was also wine pairing and felt the wine merchant...

The setting for this restaurant is fantastic with lovely views over the garden and Ross on Wye beyond. After a warm greeting we were seated in a beautiful lounge with large open fire and comfy settees with a drink and menu. We were surprised and...

I know it's 3 weeks late but wanted to say anyway. We had a Christmas dinner a little while before Christmas. It was fabulous and even though our waitress had obviously fallen out with the waiter it was a stunning meal. The waiter was very...

Glewstone Court with Bill and Christine was always a favourite with our family, having used it to accomodate Freinds and business colleagues, and celebrated many an occasion there over the years. We have just visited Glewstone under its new management and It was absolutely wonderful....

We booked this as a "special" meal just for the two of us. ..... we weren't dissapointed! After being greeted at the front door, we were escorted into a lounge area with a lovely log burner and comfortable chairs, offered a drink and small entrees....

Excellent service food superb, wonderful family run hotel, nothing too much trouble, would not hesitate to recommend

Not a meal to remember. The fish was not very tasty with the herb crust soft. Served as with all the other mains with roast pots and roast parsnip. Not right for fish. New pots would have been better. Not a lot of thought had...

A grant place to eat and relax. The staff were brilliant and the food delicious. Recommendation: quail egg starter, venison main, passion fruit posset dessert.

Can't believe that it's taken us two years to return to this superb venue. Again, our lunch was part of...

Wanting something special for fathers day, we thought we'd try Glewstone. Lunch was very good and, had we booked for slightly earlier would undoubtedly have been even better. Food delivery and presentation was good, as was the service. Ambience was good and it was lovely to be seated in an elegant dining room which did not feel too ostentatious. That said, it was a little on the pricy side.

We travelled from the West Midlands to meet a friend from Wales and we had booked lunch at this hotel as a meeting point. We arrived early and were invited to sit in the comfortable sitting room and had drinks whilst we waited for our friend. The meal was superb. The staff were warm and welcoming and looked after us very well.. We retired back to the sitting room for coffee/tea and stayed comfortably chatting for hours. At no time did we feel encouraged to leave or that we had outstayed our welcome. Only the distance to travel home prevented us from staying for dinner. We look forward to booking in here for an overnight stay in the near future. Thank you all for an extremely pleasant day.