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We had booked dinner bed and breakfast at The Angel Inn. Our stay was wonderful it also being our first time there. The room was very comfortable and well appointed. The highlight was our dining experience which was truly outstanding. The quality of the dishes as well as the presentation was exceptional and we really loved the Spanish influences and little touches in the menu introduced by the highly talented Head Chef Ruben Aguilar Bel. We both had the wild mushroom ravioli starter followed by the Iberian pork secreto as a main. Wow…just wow. The staff were lovely, engaging and attentive which also makes the experience so much more pleasurable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this venue.

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BartCamlea . 2024-01-26

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What an incredible experience! We went for the full tasting menu and every dish was exceptional and a genuine joy to eat. Ruben is an outstanding chef. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are so warm that it feels like home. We can't fault a single thing and will definitely be returning and bringing family and friends with us. If you're deciding where to visit, this is an absolute must. It surpasses some michelin restaurants we've been to so they certainly deserve a star!

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HailbopTravels . 2024-01-04

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Meant to write this review ages ago - 6 of us stayed and ate and drank exceptional food and drink. Could not fault the food, the service or rooms. Made to feel welcome from the initial enquiry to us having a small wedding party on the hottest day of 2023. The staff go out of their way to make sure that your stay is enjoyable - it exceeded our expectations. Room was spotlessly clean, gorgeous fresh linen and bath robes The rooms have been freshly refurbished with heavy black-out curtains, privacy blinds, air-conditioning & Nespresso machine. We especially appreciated fresh milk and a treat of home-made wedding heart biscuits and fudge in the room. Cocktails were exquisite. . The full tasting menu for our party and the Wine flight were unbelievably presented with discrete yet friendly service and the dish and wine knowledge was better than Gavroche. English sparkling wine with our amuse bouche set the scene Everything was utter perfection. I cannot recommend this place more highly. The quality of the food and level of service is second to none. We are blessed to have this fabulous restaurant experience in our neighbourhood. It wont be long till the Michelin star can be awarded I'm sure. Coming back again on 22nd Dec! Wine flight too!!

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chrisdR1536GK . 2023-12-22

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As usual, the whole experience was hugely enjoyable. From the warm welcome, the comfortable room, the restaurant and the glorious food, all was perfect. It is without doubt one of our favourite places. Ruben Aguilar Bel deserves that Michelin Star - he cooks like an Angel.

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Mealsoutfrom36 . 2023-12-17

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Simply the best restaurant in the area. Fabulous setting in an old Tudor building and delicious food, beautifully presented. Every plate calls out for a photo to be taken. I’d highly recommend the long tasting menu as the venison course is absolutely outstanding.

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Passport10968945534 . 2023-12-15

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Excellent service , food superb … definitely worth a try . The cost is not excessive either considering the quality of the venue and food

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Nature L . 2023-12-08

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I came for lunch with a friend on Friday as I was meant to come in September with my wife for our anniversary but unfortunately our childcare fell through. However I couldn't leave it too long after seeing how good the taster menu looked. I must say neither of us was disappointed! Everything was fantastic but especially the wild mushroom risotto and the pineapple dessert! Staff were the right amount of attentive and the venue and ambience were amazing. I will definitely be back but with my wife next time as after showing her the photos I will be in trouble if I leave it too long before I take her! Thankyou Angel Inn for an absolutely delicious meal, compliments of course to the chef and to your friendly staff.

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AvidFineDiner . 2023-11-27

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A return visit to this simply sublime restaurant with rooms. We literally could not fault the food, service or room. From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel welcome, the staff go out of their way to make sure that your stay is enjoyable. Our room was spotlessly clean, we especially appreciated the pillow choice, super fresh linen and bath robes (minor niggle, one bath robe belt was damaged and very short). The rooms have been freshly refurbished with heavy black-out curtains, privacy blinds, air-conditioning & Nespresso machine. We especially appreciated fresh milk and a treat of home-made fudge in the room. Welcome drinks were a delicious surprise, and we settled down to enjoy the short tasting menu. What an absolute treat, every course was thoughtfully and imaginatively prepared and presented with discrete yet friendly service from knowledgeable staff. It was an absolute delight to be able to choose an English wine to accompany our food. Everything was utter perfection. After a blissful night sleep on the most comfortable bed with feather pillows we enjoyed a delicious locally produced breakfast and were delighted when the chef came out to introduce himself. I cannot recommend this place more highly. The quality of the food and level of service is second to none. We will be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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narcissiyellow . 2023-11-11

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Exceptional- this restaurant has a mention in the Michelin Guide so I thought I would give it a try to entertain a client. And it was soo worth it. The imaginative menu , the aesthetically pleasing way the food was presented and very delicious too. A very knowledgeable and attentive (at exactly the right level) waitress. Expensive? At the right level- you don’t get food at this level for a tenner BUT it was reassuringly expensive without making you feel hard done by. It was the kind of restaurant that made you want to talk and linger .

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mikkyfab1 . 2023-11-05

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What a lovely place!! We stayed overnight and had the short tasting menu for dinner. The whole experience was wonderful. Beautiful, spotlessly clean room with a really comfy bed and all that you could need. The food was some of the best we have had in the local area and the service was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.

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millieez32 . 2023-10-22

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We regularly go out for dinner but most of the time end up quite disappointed. A lot of places seem to talk a good menu and charge very well for it but when it comes to it, can’t actually deliver. Not the case here - each course was exceptionally well put together, done with care, attention and flare. It really felt like going out for dinner rather than eating something you could make yourself at home for less than quarter of the price. Lots of new things and combinations we hadn’t tried before and the perfect amount of food over a 7 course taster menu to ensure you leave full but not sick! Lovely wine but particular mention for the Spanish margarita cocktail - probably the best margarita I’ve ever had and they are my favourite so I’ve had a lot of them! Lovely service and restaurant throughout. Be prepared to spend money as it’s not cheap but if you’re looking for somewhere where you walk away feeling as though you’ve really had something special go and try it! Ps the sourdough bread with butter is to die for!

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mitzifox . 2023-10-13

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This place is fabulous. I stayed here for one night with a friend in September 23 and can not fault it. Dinner (Tasting menu) was exceptional as were the wines about which we were given great advice. Levels of service were all high without being intrusive. The room was beautiful and very clean with everything you could want and few extra treats as well. The courtyard garden is pretty and has a real sense of calm about it and is therefore a lovely place to relax. Would definately recommend and hope to reyturn in the near future

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Lauren28761 . 2023-10-02

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This is my second stay at this wonderful hotel. I loved it so much with my husband, I had to bring my friend and I will definitely be back! As soon as you are arrive you are made to feel like royalty and nothing is too much trouble. The room was pristine, the garden area is stunning and the food was exquisite. The staff are all so lovely and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Oh and don’t get me started on the cocktails. Highly recommend if you are looking for some first class luxury.

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715carlyw . 2023-09-30

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My wife and I popped in to have a quick drink last Sunday at 1pm. We ordered a glass of wine and a pint of lager, they only had one beer on draught! The place was very nicely decorated but what we found strange was it was nearly empty. Only about 2/3 covers in a big pub. This was a beautiful sunny afternoon at peak lunch service time and no one was eating or drinking! The garden was empty apart from us. We ordered our drinks and sat in the garden. When I went to pay I was asked for £20.50 for 1 glass of wine and a pint of beer!!! I laughed and said I only had 1 of each not 2 but they were being serious. They do not offer traditional Sunday lunch. They only offer a tasting menu which starts at £49 for 2 courses! I admire their audacity but this is Suffolk and you can go over the road to the fantastic Crown pub and enjoy a proper roast dinner and a good selection of beers and ales without paying through the nose. If you are thinking of going, be prepared to spend a lot of money! We really wanted to like the Angel and remember it fondly from years gone by but it’s now trying to chase a market which I do not believe is present in Stoke-by-Nayland or the surrounding area. Don’t get me wrong, we like good food and wine and there is money in Suffolk/Essex but not many of these people like to be taken advantage of and I fear this is what is happening at The Angel. When we left we drove past The Crown and The Anchor in Nayland and both were heaving with people!

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Nick S . 2023-09-09

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We stayed for dinner bed and breakfast and from the moment we arrived to when we left we were treated like royalty. We had the tasting menu for dinner and it was exceptional, expertly cooked, beautiful flavours and presented impeccably. My wife tried the wine flight and it was superb. Our room was stunning in the annexe and breakfast was excellent. Service was faultless. It’s a beautiful building in a lovely location too. Highly recommended.

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ianB74 . 2023-08-21

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My previous review was deleted. I will summarise briefly. The food was absolutely gash and it costs me £15. When quizzed on their pricing I was told it was because of the luxury seasonings, for example salt. I felt genuinely guilty for the chef as he must surely be better at something else than cooking.

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danwU1060WZ . 2020-07-21

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Had a meal with family members and everyone took pains to follow social distancing. Enjoyed my meal and found the staff very pleasant and happy to accommodate our every needs.

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David R . 2020-07-09

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Stopped off for a bite to eat, just passing through. Wow what food!! Amazing quality and presentation and very good value lunch menu. Our dog was allowed in the bar and we chose a fabulous 3 course lunch. Asian chilli beef salad, ham hock terrine, flat iron steaks and then creme Brûlée and cheesecake. Exceptional value and beautiful food. Very very nice find. Thank you.

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Michelle H . 2020-03-16

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We dined in the Angel on two consecutive evenings and very much enjoyed both meals. The staff were attentive and polite and the fayre was very good.

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Peter J . 2020-03-15

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As you can see from the title it did'nt start well,the scallop starter was so mean and small it bore no resemblance to it's promising description on the menu,the Pheasant main was marginally better but still small.Whilst the combination of flavours was good why do some restaurants serve up these tiny portions at top money ?Service was very good, staff friendly and professional.Venue is great with good ambience,shame about the rest,won't be in a hurry to return.

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noblemarc . 2020-03-15

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Attractive, light and spacious with a super fire to welcome us, staff very professional and we were looked after well. Food good and some imaginative dishes, a thoroughly enjoyable lunch with friends. Everywhere I go to eat cheese is always ridiculously priced and it's time it stopped; £8.95 for three tiny pieces of cheese and various oddments and biscuits which I didn't want so I asked for some bread; after 7/8 minutes I asked where the bread was and was told it was being freshly prepared (defrosted?) so I said forget it. Otherwise the whole lunch was very good and we will go back (if I'm allowed to).

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Jonathan W . 2020-03-07

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We stopped here for breakfast before going to play golf nearby. Excellent breakfast and we decided that we would return another time for an evening meal as the menu looked good.

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mbgaw . 2020-03-06

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Enjoyed a lovely lunch yesterday with family. Lovely food and kind, helpful and authentic service team. Wonderful , felt very welcomed

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Kathryn D . 2020-03-01

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Beautiful pub inside and out. Lovely food and the staff are always very welcoming and friendly. Will be back

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Hattie241 . 2020-02-25

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A weekend away with friends in such a quaint and well run Inn. We ate in the restaurant in the evening, the food was excellent with a great choice to suit all tastes. The service was top class, young but very attentive staff. Breakfast the next morning was very nice, the best I have had presented in a long time. The whole weekend was so relaxed in this charming Inn, nothing too much trouble.

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Christine M . 2020-02-12

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The quality of cooking at the Angel if just first rate, we ate from the set menu and every course was beutifully cooked and presented. We have not been here for a while but we will return soon. I must also add the the service was very friendly and attentive

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Alan L . 2020-02-09

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Such a cosy pub- lovely welcoming and warm atmosphere- such nice staff and great service. The food was amazing and I think for what it is, it’s very reasonably priced. Really recommend!

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Jordanokeefe . 2020-02-02

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From start to finish the perfect overnight break. We stayed at the lovely, old inn with some friends and dined in a beautiful room just off the main dining area. The food was both imaginative and extremely tasty and well presented. Staff so pleasant and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. My trio of lamb was delicious as were the other dishes friends enjoyed.

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peddr0 . 2020-01-20

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Perfect Saturday lunch, excellent choices on set menu which on arrival were truly delicious, full of flavour and so creatively presented. Will definitely return.

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jammy28v . 2020-01-11

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This was the last pre Christmas meal of our Norfolk Break and a return visit to this establishment.The starter of roast Partridge was worthy of a michlein star for the qualty of its cooking and presentation alone it was truly outstanding. The whole meal was well cooked and we had a really good lunch, well worth a visit.

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Robert H . 2020-01-01

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We decided to dine at the Angel for Christmas Day Lunch this year

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Colchesterwanderer . 2019-12-26

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6 adults, 2 kids, 3 dogs. Thank you to all the staff who made us feel so welcome. Amazing service. Amazing food. Lovely private dining area. The whole family had a great lunch here today. Merry Christmas

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clairemM4625IJ . 2019-12-24

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We come here regularly and rate this one of the best places locally. Fantastic cuisine. Friendly service. Good range of beers. Lovely old timbers. Open log fires. Wonderful Christmassy atmosphere.

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WilliamK780 . 2019-12-23

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Great Sunday roast.. the service was excellent and the food was delicious.. our dog was with us and they were happy to accommodate him. Great atmosphere.. looking forward to going again.

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kimpB3210SV . 2019-12-23

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The chef’s brigade here are amazing. My husband had the beef cheeks superb, I had two starters sweet potato cakes then partridge breast the quality of which would be hard to find in a top London restaurant. Friendly staff add to the delightful evening. I have rated the Angel before but it really is special

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leevile . 2019-11-30

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The Angel is a great hostilery for a perfect Lunch, Dinner or even pop in to for a drink

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Colchesterwanderer . 2019-11-16

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Arranged for a group of 14 to have an evening meal on a Sunday. We were seated in the Well room which had loads of atmosphere and the staff were excellent when taking separate orders for drinks and dividing bills up. The food was excellent and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

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John H . 2019-11-14

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I’ve made The Angel Inn one of those restaurants I return to whenever the opportunity presents itself. Recently they have introduced a new menu full of very creative and delicious courses. I found it hard to believe that they could improve on the wonderful dishes they had before but they have! As well as great food another aspect stands out and that is the consistently high service. Sitting near the bar area as I did one evening I heard more than one customer commenting on the service being some of the best they have received - it’s clearly not just me then!! - hence I felt it was worthy of mention. With the winter coming and the open fire being lit on these dark often damp evenings, I can’t wait to return for another lovely meal.

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TonyHammond . 2019-11-07

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Absolutely perfect. An old country pub with all the ambience that you could wish for. The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The room we stayed in was delightful, the food was outstandingly good (an incredibly talented chef) and the whole was amazing value for money.

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Philip H . 2019-11-02

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Perfect gastro pub experience. Delicious food and drink, sensibly priced. Very good waiting staff. Reminiscent of much more expensive establishments.

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Stick_Man97 . 2019-10-28

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Lovely ambiance. Welcoming log fire. Superb food. Dog friendly. Charming service. Good choice of beer. One of our favourite regular places.

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WilliamK780 . 2019-10-27

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Had a really lovely lunch here today . Warm friendly welcome and really very busy and bustling, but we didn’t feel rushed or crowed at all .

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terryh391 . 2019-10-27

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Very warm welcome received and the service throughout our visit was excellent from all the staff. The menu options were extensive and we were both delighted with our selections. Very warm and friendly atmosphere.

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H9979PJrobertw . 2019-10-19

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We last ate at The Angel many years ago but thought it was about time we revisted it. The place is still as quaint as it ever was. I was very impressed with the service we received. I have an allergy to egg and the waitress made sure that I was able to enjoy my meal without any worry. The chef adapted my starter, the garlic mushrooms, and it was delicious. My main was the steak, again cooked to perfection. The chips that came with it were the best I have eaten in a long time! My husband had the whitebait to start with, followed by the Suffolk sausage and mash. Again, these were perfectly cooked and well presented. We both went for the passion fruit cheesecake for dessert. It was to die for! All the way through the service was impeccable. Staff were helpful, friendly and made sure tables were cleared of plates with great care. Would thoroughly recommend and we will certainly be back!

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COLCHESTERWITCH . 2019-10-16

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Six of us met up at The Angel and had a lovely convivial and delicious meal in the comfortable side room which we filled. One big table. All meals fantastic. Well priced for the standard. Staff attentive and pleasant.

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Joanna K . 2019-10-12

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We had an amazing experience here for dinner. The floor manager was very attentive, our drinks were flavoursome, every meal on the table was delicious and the desserts were some of the best we'd ever had. Will recommend to everyone in the area.

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Ktjmanning . 2019-10-07

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Anniversary Dinner. Three course meal, all really delicious. Weren't sure what to order on the menu, and staff gave good recommendations. May well return before next anniversary. Thanks

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Anne6383995 . 2019-10-02

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Lovely place in a great location! The staff were great and I was so impressed by the welcome and how I was shown to my room with all facilities being pointed out and they went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable. Dinner was delicious and well presented. I was travelling on business but it would be great to visit with Mr P!

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Lorraine P . 2019-10-01

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Really expected nachos and chicken dippers as a stater, overall quite impressed other that the chicken dippers very nice place

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foodcritic211 . 2019-09-27

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The ambience of the pub/restaurant, the welcoming staff, the service, the food and the overall cost could not be faulted. We had two dogs with us and they accommodated them with no fuss whatsoever. The food was so delicious. We will certainly be back when we are next in the area.

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Julia W . 2019-09-23

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Went there on a Sunday evening, as soon as you step in you can feel a very peaceful and relaxing location. The outdoor patio is personally just beautiful.

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leonardot342 . 2019-09-03

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Visited on a Saturday evening, had pre booked and glad we did as restaurant was busy. Despite that there was a warm welcome and shown to table. Service of drinks order was prompt and all the staff are friendly and attentive. Food was lovely and well presented. My liver dish was perfectly cooked with crushed potatoes and nice crunchy bacon which added texture. My wife said her sea bass was equally good. The premises themselves are delightful. Real ale at the bar and 250ml wine served in a small carafe gives a touch of style. Looking forward to next visit.

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DandK490 . 2019-08-18

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Had an early lunch prior to an appointment. Empty at first as so early but illed up later.Mix of locals - always a good sign - and visitors. Good food in relaxed atmosphere. Salad freshly prepared.

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SunhatNorwich . 2019-08-13

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If the food was good, the friendly attentive service was even better. The menu offered a reasonably broad selection to suit most tastes, and the olde English atmosphere of this listed inn completed our enjoyment.

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John A . 2019-08-12

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I have a thing about liver. I like it to taste like liver which requires it to be pink, being pink should make it almost melt-in-the-mouth, but this only happens if it is cut thick enough to be succulent. Mine was probably the best that I have been served anywhere. We all had different meals and there were no complaints from anyone.

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petrob332 . 2019-07-28

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My wife and I stopped at this inn for a simple lunch on our way back home. The exterior is quite ordinary and not particularly inspiring, on the contrary the interiors are welcoming and comfortable: rustic, but elegant, without being pretentious. The menu is quite varied, there is a small cellar. We started with lemon and coriander hummus and tzatziki, both freshly homemade and tasty, served with warm pitta bread. Then we had a Portobello mushroom burger, with stilton and tomato chutney,  coleslaw and fries as a side, and a Lamb burger with halloumi, coleslaw and sweet potato fries as a side. Everything was excellent. The service was kind and attentive. Recommended.

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miccopassaro . 2019-07-16

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We quite often visit The Angel, a beautiful restaurant, the staff are always friendly and accommodating. The food is absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend

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JonathanA2670 . 2019-06-30

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After visiting Flatford we looked for somewhere to have lunch We came across the Angel Inn in Stoke by Nayland. Entering through the front door we were greated with a friendly smile and asked if we had booked. Although the answer was no we could sit anywhere without a reserved notice.

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gunner2412 . 2019-06-24

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First visit here and will certainly be returning. Lovely atmosphere and good service. Different types of seats available, big comfy chairs to relax in or more upright chairs. Nice beer and a good menu. The sandwiches were really nice and were served with chips and a crunchy coleslaw, great value at £8.

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sophia27 . 2019-06-21

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A genuine old coaching house, now a pub restaurant with 6 rooms. We had a very enjoyable restaurant meal in the evening, good wine list. Room 6 is quickly but clean with a very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast in the well room. Good value for money and thank you Becky for making us feel welcome.

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X1GTX . 2019-06-21

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We ate en mass following a camping trip in the area. Excellent food and service. Reasonable price. will definately be back!

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patrickwK1744IJ . 2019-06-17

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We have visited this pub a few times just lately and I felt like I needed to give them a review. Last night we went on a last minute idea for Father’s Day and we were lucky enough to get a table. The food was amazing, we had a roast with all the trimmings. The food was hot like it was all freshly cooked, the vegetables are gorgeous and they even managed to do me broccoli cheese as they had run out of cauliflower. We were well looked after asking if everything was ok and drinks being topped up. I highly recommend this as a place to eat.

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emmabarrell . 2019-06-17

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Excellent food, excellent service, gorgeous setting. Couldn’t fault anything. Highly recommended. I saw a review about how good the burger was (which was also highly recommended by the bar man) and we weren’t disappointed!! Excellent quality.

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Agerdododo . 2019-05-19

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The staff were second to none. Brilliant, friendly service. The menu choice was excellent and food delicious. Definitely recommend.

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HeidiBrown . 2019-05-18

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Very good pub food and friendly service. Not expensive and good quality food. Service was quick. Would definitely go again.

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J4220TLjohnb . 2019-05-10

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I am writing this review having just got home from having lunch here.

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W8633FUsusanw . 2019-05-09

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Terrific food and generous portions. Lovely old timbered building. Great service. Strongly recommended.

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WilliamK780 . 2019-05-04

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I stayed at the Hotel and the dinner and breakfast were very good. Good choice and ingredients, very well presented.

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Nicolasac . 2019-04-29

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My wife and I are at the Angel Inn on the evening of Easter Sunday. We had the best meal we’d had for a long time. We both chose Roast Chicken which was juicy and succulent and came with plenty of vegetables. Although we were quite full we managed to follow this with two super deserts- strawberry cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Lovely service as well. Couldn’t fault it.

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KP11347 . 2019-04-22

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For starters we had whole brie with chutney. For main course we had the chateaubriand which was exquisite. I will be back!

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Jackie J . 2019-04-11

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The visit was for Mothers Day, therefore by definition it was going to be busy. It was, but this was no problem for The Angel.

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. 2019-04-01

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I love this place - the food is consistently great. The staff are friendly and the service is good, well timed, good gaps between courses and a great ambiance. In the garden it feels like Italy on a summers day. Highly recommend.

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. 2019-03-31

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We had an amazing meal hete on Valentine's day.

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. 2019-03-25

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Visited here on recommendation for lunch. Enjoyed an amazing meal. We had Camembert to start but served with wedges of toasted break and homemade relish, was beautiful followed by skate for main meal which was the best we have ever had, cooked to perfection in lemon and garlic butter with wilted spinach and tiny croutons. exquisite. Chocolate brownie to die for. All in all very impressed, best meal we have had for a long time and staff are very friendly and obliging. Would definitely recommend and will be revisiting

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. 2019-03-22

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Ate at the Angel one evening, a little more pricey than our usual place but reasonable choice of food,get very popular Fridays and Saturdays so booking in advance advised.

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. 2019-03-19

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Four of us enjoyed beautifully cooked fish and chips washed down with a glass of Prosecco finished with a very imaginative dessert, and all for only £14:95 per person. The service and ambiance were spot on. Will definitely visit more often.

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. 2019-03-15

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Live this place, nothing is to much trouble! Becky is the general manager, and she is fantastic! We had a daughter with dietary issues, and she will always make sure she is catered. Amazing place with great food and fantastic service

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. 2019-03-05

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The building is comfortable and interesting, the service attentive and the food excellent. I had chicken liver parfait followed by liver and bacon, an old staple that my wife simply won't cook, and it was just right. A good wine list with a supplementary list of fine bottles for those with larger budgets.

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. 2019-03-05

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A mixed group of 11, several nationalities colleagues for an evening meal, ordered food ahead and it was served with a smile and the quality of food was first class.

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. 2019-03-02

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Three of us had a two course traditional Roast and a sweet. The roast beef I had was superbly cooked and served with roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding with a side dish of seasonal vegetables all nicely presented. We had three different sweets all excellent.

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. 2019-02-17

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A cold January evening took us to the Angel at Stoke by Nayland. We were taking advantage of their website offer at the time - buy one get one main course free. The ambience is perfect and the staff were very friendly. We both had fish and chips but afterwards I wished I had been more adventurous and tried something a bit more unusual. The calves liver looked particularly nice.

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. 2019-02-01

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We had a very pleasant meal here with excellent service in charming surroundings. The portions were a little on the small side. Apart from that, all was good.,

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. 2019-01-20

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Stopped here on the way to a local Spa hotel. The food is to die for. I had a superb Game Terrine and Liver and Bacon. Faultless and full of flavour and very well presented.

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. 2019-01-20

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We enjoyed a few nights stay at Kersey, Suffolk and the guest book in the cottage recommended The Angel Inn.

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. 2019-01-14

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Lovely little return visit to The Angel, it’s always nice to visit this place.

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. 2019-01-08

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Fantastic evening at The Angel with family. Staff were amazing (particularly the DJ ). Buffet meal had plenty of choice and of excellent quality. My Mum who celebrates her birthday on January 1st was made to feel very special.

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Matt S . 2019-01-01

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We booked the Angel for a meal on Xmas Eve and were told that the normal menu and conditions would apply which was not a problem. The meal was very enjoyable; the ambiance was atmospheric and the service very good. The disappointment was that our 10% discount voucher was rejected even though the details printed on the voucher indicated that it was valid and was not being used 'with any other offer'.

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Melvyn W . 2018-12-28

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From your immediate entrance you are greeted and welcomed. The staff are all exceedingly friendly and it just keeps on giving...the food was excellent, the service similarly and the surrounds and ambiance pleasing. It all felt just right. Going back very soon.

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Janet C . 2018-12-21

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This is lovely country style pub in a beautiful country village .

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425robert . 2018-12-10

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We had lunch in the bar on a cold Saturday when the open fire was very welcoming.

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393andrewr . 2018-11-26

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Just got back from a great overnight stay at the Angel Inn. The food was really good and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable on the food and wine. All bedrooms were individual and very nice and cosy. Highly recommended for a overnight stay.

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SBD1968 . 2018-11-11

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Regularly stayed at The Angel 20+ years ago when working in Colchester and remembered comfortable rooms, good service and great food. A long weekend stay in the area provided the opportunity to return for Sunday lunch. Delighted to say high standards, friendly staff and tasty food are still in abundance. Both Roast beef and chicken were good size portions and very enjoyable. Cauliflower cheese as an optional side dish very good too. Treacle tart and toffee sponge both recommended as desserts. Stoke by Nayland is a charming village and hope our next visit might include the chance to stay in one of their new look rooms! Recommended.

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SussexMark . 2018-10-21

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Saw their promotion last minute and decided to book for 18.30.

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samdixey2001 . 2018-10-06

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We recently stayed at The Angel Inn as we were going to a wine tasting nearby and decided to have a couple of days in the area. From the moment we checked in we knew we were in a beautiful, traditional country pub but with all mod cons! The welcome was very friendly and accommodating and we were even told a little bit about the history of the building. Our room & en Suite was lovely and extremely comfortable. We ate in the restaurant that evening and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Obviously a very popular venue as the place was full. Service was excellent and very friendly. It made you feel special which is a breath of fresh air these days!! Breakfast was just as special as our evening meal. It's no wonder they have won awards! The cooked breakfasts were amazing! Everything was flawless and we can't praise the staff and Hotel enough. Can thoroughly recommend and we will be returning!

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_awood012 . 2018-10-05

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We found the Angel, Stoke by Nayland on line when we were looking for somewhere new to eat on Sunday 30th September. I am extremely glad we did as it was the best meal and service we have had on a night out for a long time. My husband had fish and chips which sounds simple, but was cooked so well and presented beautifully it was more than just simple fish and chips. I had crab salad which was the best crab I have ever eaten, other crab I have eaten had always tasted plastic but not this. It was so fresh. We both had Salmon with capers for starters which was so simple, but absolutely gorgeous. The dessert we had was strawberry cheesecake with strawberry ice cream, words cannot describe how gorgeous this was. The wine, the service and the place itself makes it worth a visit on its own then add in the food and you have a fantastic place to eat and stay if you wish, we will definitely be returning and cannot praise it enough.

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lesleykeen2001 . 2018-09-30

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I love coming to the Angel, and have been to its various incarnations over many years. And I have enjoyed rediscovering it in its most recent one. (Loved the Friday night fish-and-chip-and-Prosecco special, which has sadly been withdrawn it seems. Too much of a good deal probably, and people only came for that perhaps.) Some meals have been very good, if a little 'cheffy' sometimes. But it was definitely a disappointing burger this last week, compared to a previous one I had a few months ago, which was excellent (the one with the 'bacon jam'). This one could have done with being a little more 'cheffy'. The beef was completely tasteless and bland, with no seasoning, and a few gristly/cartilegy pieces which I did not enjoy. The bacon was nothing special, neither was the supposedly 'smoked cheese'. The chips were dry and hard. And the salad overdid the red onion, and had only a tiny drizzle of dressing. I will try again, and hope it was a blip, or an off-night. But it was definitely disappointing. The table, and bar, service was excellent though. Nothing to complain about there.

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colajgriego . 2018-09-28

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We had a wonderful meal here with friends. The service was exceptional and the staff extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious, perfectly prepared and there was a good choice of dishes on the menu. A lovely and welcoming atmosphere and a perfect evening. We will be back.

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Fiona C . 2018-09-24

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9/11 is a birthday now nobody forgets, I booked a a couple of weeks ago asked for a table for two by the window; we arrived 20 minutes early order a couple of drinks from a very cheerful bar staff, shown to our table by the window. Ordered from a varied menu of mains and specials my wife chose Risotto and I had duo of duck with some new potatoes. Both were cooked perfectly and with a carafe of Rose wine, the main was perfect. I then followed with a cheeses board with local Suffolk cheese Suffolk Gold and Suffolk Brie. A really nice meal well cooked and good service.

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Philip G . 2018-09-11

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After seeing good reviews we opted for dinner here. At first everything looked good. The interior is nice, the service is friendly, the wines are nice but then the food was a huge let down.

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arby27 . 2018-09-04

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My daughters organized a surprise evening meal at The Angel for my wife's 60th. We were given our own charming room which enhanced the occasion. The staff were excellent and the food certainly didn't disappoint. We can only re-enforce the excellent reviews previously posted. A "must visit again".

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AllanJ1953 . 2018-08-28

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