The Plough in Cotswold

We had a stay for two nights with two rooms, dinner on evening one and two breakfasts. Positive Points 1. Quality steak 2. Delicious mackerel starter Negative Points 1. Cold and unwelcoming 2. Dirty tables and cutlery 3. Very long wait for food and nobody checked if everything was ok 4. Different change for same drinks every time. 5. No staff....one person does everything! 6. Filthy bedrooms, thick with dust and cobwebs 7. Rooms full of broken items ...mirrors, blinds 8. No slip mat provided for elderly people, so unable to have a shower (my mum was told to throw a towel in the bath!) 9. Extremely old mattress, lumpy and uncomfortable, old duvet with lumps and bumps 10. Linen bundles and beer barrels left outside rooms and at bottom of the stairs...huge fire and safety risk 11. Limited breakfast and very small quantity 12. Coffee and tea not restocked, dirty cups left in room and bed not made 13. Bathroom was rusty, filthy and hadn't been cleaned. Toilets were still dirty from previous guests.

Nice traditional local Cotswolds pub. As to be expected , the rooms are small, but lovely and clean. The shower was great! It is no doubt nicer in the Summer when the outside areas are tidier and more welcoming - but the food was amazing - I would highly recommend the brisket ! Jack the dog was made welcome.

We found this great pub purely by chance, but what a find. Possibly one of the best Sunday Roasts we have had in years. The owners raise their own beef herd and it shows. Great service, fantastic roast and good atmosphere.

We intended just having a quick pint but weather was so nice and the beer was good (2 real ales on) we decided to have lunch. The steak baguette was really nice and filling and the chips side did 2 of us.

This message is to say a huge thank you to Jackson, the Chef, for the magnificent level of cuisine, throughout each course, on the evening of our visit for dinner with friends. In addition, I believe it was Nell, who served us. Her attention to detail, and her natural personal skills, were so very welcoming and sincere. We did have the pleasure of saying, 'Thank You' to them both but you can never say 'thank you' enough I feel. Two young people who displayed gifts, and skills that will prepare them well for life ahead; an absolute joy. A wonderful evening. Thank You.

Went at lunch time with my wife, two children (8 and 3) and our German Shepherd. My wife and I had a chuck eye steak, peppercorn sauce. My son had the Fillet and my youngest the pasta. Food was really good. Excellent quality beef. Great chips and awesome peppercorn sauce. My only very small criticism was a small selection of draft beers but that is being very picky.

Beautiful pub in a beautiful location. Service was perfect and very friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.

A lovely quaint building and the only pub in a quintessential, picturesque, Cotswold village on a Sunday lunch time. You would expect it to be crammed - but not a bit. We were a group. We had booked in advance. We had paid a worthwhile deposit and we were looking forward to an English Sunday lunch. Our luck was out. It transpires that the current owners have deemed that it is no longer a pub but a "steak house" - and to prove it they had a fairly unintelligible menu the key feature which poked you in the eye was "Dexter steak £70"! A lot of local Dexter cattle will live to see a happy old-age retirement thanks to that pricing policy! They finally rustled up fish and chips (even though it wasn't on the Sunday menu); they then quibbled our deposit; there wasn't even salt in the salt cellars so .........we ate up, paid up and left. The lovely village of Cold Aston doesn't deserve to be let down like this. This pub should be bustling. And if the basics were sorted out, it would be.

We arrived to a completely empty pub so no pressure on the staff. I explained my dietary problem which was fairly easily dealt with. On the specials board was a half smoked chicken with salad which suited me fine provided I had a balsamic vinegar dressing. My husband and sister ordered the burgers. On arrival their burgers looked impressive. My chicken dish not so, it was a breast of chicken smothered in Parmesan. There was no mention of cheese on the menu, I hate cheese. Pretty sure it was a Caesar salad, also with a dressing I could not eat. It was taken away, I was apologetic as I thought it might have been my error. However I was then told the chef had burnt the replacement trying to crisp it up and would do another. I was asked if I would prefer a mayonnaise dressing, I stated that I had requested balsamic. I think that was when they realised the error. It finally arrived with said half a chicken. However once I started eating it I quickly realised it was still very pink close to the bone so I could only eat the very outer parts. Both the burgers were done to a crisp and very dry. My sister couldn’t finish hers. My husband struggled but did. We made the lady who cleared our plates aware as she asked for an honest comment. She apologised saying it wasn’t normally that way. Imagine our shock when presented with the bill for £75 to which 10% service had been added. We had 2 cokes and 2 ciders to drink apart from the food. My husband refused to pay the service charge but there was no further apology or suggestion of reducing the bill. We had such high hopes on arrival in a lovely location. It was sadly disappointing.

Just had a fantabulous meal at the Plough Inn!! Beautiful setting in a quaint village, excellent service and outstanding food. The whole family enjoyed it! I have to particularly complement the food and the chef. The food was delicious and the beef was by far the best we’ve had in the area. My son said that it was the best steak he’s had in his life. Cooked to perfection!! Thx to the team at the Plough Inn!

Been here many times in the past under previous staff...always had an excellent meal and service... we booked a fortnight ago for 'Sunday roast' on the Spring bank holiday and travelled 15 miles each way from where we were staying only to find when presented with the menu that there was no option of a Sunday roast!. I queried it and was told 'they had stopped the week before as there was no demand for the roast dinner'!. Despite it still showing on the pubs website? We chose to go elsewhere as we didn't fancy steak and chips or similar at lunchtime!..We should have realised that things had changed as there were no diners in at 2pm on a Sunday? Note to the owner/ staff..please remove your Sunday Roast section from your menu ...we went just up the road to Kineton and found a pub packed to the rafters with people eating Sundsy Roasts !...perhaps they'd all had the same experience as us?

Great owners made it special! Food was excellent and the service top notch!! Farm to table format with a very nice variety of very high quality food.... highly recommend!!!!!

A lovely lunch after a brisk cold walk. The local beef pie was outstanding! Thank you chef! Excellent service.

A spur of the moment decision to have supper at our local. Pleasantly busy with a warm atmosphere, a friendly welcome, dogs and children all well behaved too! We had squid to start, rolled in herbs, meaty and so much better than salt and pepper squid, followed by the best rump steak we had ever eaten, accompanied by a marrow fat sauce and perfectly done chips. Top quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Not cheap, but a real treat, thank you Nic and team.

Stayed for 1 night with my Mum as we were visiting the Cotswolds. Was advertised with parking; but no off street parking was available. When we arrived, were greeted by a friendly lady, shown up to the room. The room was unsatisfactory - thick layer of mould all over the windows, walls & shower, dirty kettle, dust (thick & black) all over the room, dirty floor & walls, bowel motions in the toilet brush. We spoke to the lady who greeted us to which she apologised as was not aware of the above issues & arranged for us to move rooms. The new room was an upgrade from what we had booked and was of a completely different standard - although there was mould in the windows, the overall cleanliness was of a high standard, tea & coffee facilities, large TV, comfy bed (had a brilliant nights sleep), room was warm & cosy. Only down side was that were was only 1 mirror in the bathroom, so no mirror in the bedroom to use when getting ready (ie when using compliances). We booked an evening meal which was superb; both agreed it was one of the best burgers we had had. Massive compliments to the chef. The general manager apologised for the room & we were given a free dessert; he was polite and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was also delicious (full English breakfast) and the lady who had greeted us the day before was pleasant & friendly. So overall, once we had moved rooms, it was a brilliant stay, the staff resolved the issues promptly & efficiently👍🏼

I’m local to this lovely village. And had my sister & partner unexpectedly for the weekend. We decided to go out for Sunday lunch, & my request for a table a week before was confirmed. Our booking was 12.30, we arrived a few mins early. It was quiet. We walked in, there were a couple of staff members behind the bar, & one drifting about the seating area. No one welcomed us! It was as if we’d arrived before opening time? We all ordered the roast beef, which was the only roasted meat available. Our meals came out very quickly. They were nicely presented. But unfortunately they were luke warm. We brought this to someone’s attention, and they were whisked away. I think they were replated, & returned back hot. The beef was delicious, so much flavour. My sisters request for less rare meat was accommodated. The vegetables, & Yorkshire puddings all delicious. We all ordered dessert. I think we ordered sticky toffee pudding all round, which was very nice. And the request for custard as well as ice cream for the men, was carried out without any problem. It’s a lovely picturesque pub. So it was a shame that we got such an unfriendly welcome. And disappointing that the meals came out hardly warm

Great food. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent location and ambiance. A memorable experience. Highly recommend.

Lovely Inn set in a great location. Comfortable room with nice en-suite and toiletries provided. Food was great and reasonably priced.

It’s a very quiet town and classic looking small country inn and the food was outstanding . The beef comes from a local property and it was cooked to perfection . One of the best cuts of beef ever ! A little expensive but we had a great time !

I had an incredible experience at The Plough Inn! The staff, especially Ovi and his team, went above and beyond to make my visit exceptional. The beef dish I ordered was out of this world, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. THANK YOU CHEF!!I can't wait to return for another unforgettable dining experience.

What a fabulous country pub with exceptional food . The ribeye steak was the best I have ever tasted . The staff were great, friendly and attentive. Definitely a place to visit again .

Three of us went on a sunny Thursday evening. We had a drink outside while looking at the menu. For starters, two of us had the burrata and one had the steak tartare. For mains, two of us shared a cut of meat from the blackboard - 900g of bone-in rib steak (we were hungry!) - and my daughter had the fillet steak. We ordered the beef dripping chips and a selection of vegetables, all washed down with a bottle of sangiovese red wine. For pudding, we had the lemon tart and a baked chocolate pot. All of the food was superb. The rib steak was sumptuous, perfectly cooked and locally reared! My daughter (who has eaten steak in some top restaurants in London) loved the fillet steak and we all agreed that the chips were excellent. The lemon tart was one of the best I have eaten and the hot chocolate pot is highly recommended. The service was very friendly and efficient. I'm so glad to have found this place and we will definitely return.

Oh my, still a hidden gem with the best food. You need to book inside as the country air is the country air. But this is the best food you will experience by far.

The steak was absolutely incredible! It’s the best flavoured steak I’ve ever had. The chunky chips were so perfectly crunchy too and the whole meal was just mouthwatering. The staff were all really friendly and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back for some more 5* MOAAGA Dexter steaks. Delicious!

I am visiting from America. My goal for this trip was to enjoy the Cotswolds in the superior food. There's a lot of competition in the area and this is a top contender. The owners of the inn are also cattle farmers of the Irish Dexter. They are grass fed only for three years and dry aged 30-50'days. The result? Fabulous marveled beef that melted in my mouth. The.hard work has paid off.

Their menus looked keenly priced. Lovely location and decor. Good beer. However, they specialse in Steak. Fillet, Sirloin and Rump. they didn't have enough Fillet for 6 of us ( early on a Saturday evening) only one Sirloin ( which turned out Fatty and tough) . So, One person had Rump, which was black on the outside yet bloody and cold in the middle. When we sent the rump back , the waitress rolled her eyes. They also sent the wrong wine. So please check when wine arrives. Pudding ok. Overall, I was disappointed with the food. The venue itself, is lovely. Clean toilets. We live fairly local and there's quite a lot of choice. Not sure I'd rush back though

I think the pub has changed hands. There are very limited menu options, as it now seems to offer predominantly beef. Given this, the burger was very poor. It was overcooked and tasteless. No children's portions on the menu.

We have been here quite a few times in the past, but not for a while lately. We had not realised it had been closed for a while and recently opened under new management. This is nothing detrimental on the present day, and we do...

Went to the opening night of the pub (12th July 2023) and WOW!!!!! Laura and Nick served the best food ever! The starters were delicious. We all ordered different steaks and each one was cooked to perfection! Literally from farm to fork. Thank you and...

What a transformtion. Under new ownership the Plough has been revitalised annd transformed into an Incredible steak house. Exceptional steak cooked to perfection with lots more temptation on the menu. A story of sustainability with local being the operative word. The Dexter beef being reared...

After the new owners have recently taken the plough on it has really changed for the better. The food was the best I have ever tasted and everyone in the pub/restaurant agreed that it was outstanding. The steaks and burgers are delicious and second to...

New Owners Are Incredible !! What can I say the service was amazing The steaks are to die for such incredible flavour and they're reared not even a mile down the road. 100% the best food I've ever had, I will definitely be going back...

Durch Zufall kamen wir in dieses Dorf und entschlossen uns, noch eine Mahlzeit einzunehmen. Da die Küche leider schon geschlossen...

Stayed for 1 night with my partner & the property has good qualities, but there were things that unfortunately let it down & mean we would not consider staying again. The good points are that it’s in a lovely location, the building itself is very...

Booked for 5 nights, 2 couples. Place was dirty & smelled like sceptic. No hot water! little to no wifi, Bed completely dipped and sagged, it was so old. We all Left after 1st night, manager/owner was inexperienced and blasé. Promised us a refund but...

Food, service, cleanliness especially and atmosphere very disappointing given a nice pub in lovely setting. Feels like the owners are not aware of issues or have lost the love for it. Appears from other reviews it’s hit and miss and we hit upon a massive...

Visited here for Sunday lunch with family after booking in advance. We had to wait 45 minutes for our roasts and when they came out the beef was cold - other than this, at this point everything tasted great. The manager who came over to...

We booked The Plough as our usual watering hole was fully booked. Far from being disappointed, we enjoyed a first-class Sunday roast, with tender meat and homemade Yorkies. The food, service and ambience were so good that we booked the Steak Night the following Wednesday....

Fabulous Never disappointed Had chicken had fish had steak all super Great service wine and coffee Thank you to the team that always give a warm welcome 🙏 and the quality of produce shows through on the food which is cooked beautifully

We went for lunch here today. I am in two minds about this place, it’s a bit hit and miss but what is always there is the smell of a public toilet when you walk in through the main door. Nothing welcoming about the entrance...

Lovely welcome from friendly staff when I visited alone to attend the wake of an old friend, one of their locals. Staff were so lovely - couldn't do enough to make us all feel welcome. Lovely big fire, all very good. Beautiful room. I only...

My wife & I ate here during a short trip to the Cotswolds and the reviews and menu were encouraging. In reality tho' we found the food pretentious & also not matched by the very raucous laddish environment, very very noisy. We both had the...

In the middle of a long walk I called into the Plough today for lunch. I received a cheerful welcome, as did my Labrador. Muddy boots were not a problem. The menu is full of delights, and the pub was busy with diners. I was...

Excellent visit !!!! Stunning location!!! We had a lovely time at the Plough Inn!! The staff was incredibly friendly and provided us with one of the most best experience ever. Many thanks to Ovi and his staff which are amazing. We would definitely coming back.

Our friend had booked a table online for 14:15 as a party of 4 on Sunday 6th November 2022. We arrived at 14:10 to be told by the manager that we didn't have a booking - my friend pulled up her booking email with the...

A lovely pub situated in a gorgeous Cotswold village. Pleasant and attentive staff but no car parking on the premises. We found the menu to be a little pretentious. The fish and chips were good without being outstanding but my burger was OK. It is...

Organised a Saturday evening family dinner for 12 adults and 10 children. The whole experience could not have been improved in any way. From pre-planning/ordering to the meal itself everything was just right. 22 meals served together - quite an achievement - food was delicious....

A late birthday celebration for my wife, with friends. The tender stem broccoli wasn't tender, just uncooked. The roast potatoes weren't roasted, just pale and flabby. The bill was overstated twice. There was an unpleasant smell of drains in front of the entrance doorway. The...

My wife and I stayed for one night on the way home from Cornwall. What’s little gem of a pub this is, the pub has a ‘local’ unique feel to it, the staff are super friendly, our room was lovely; clean with a very comfy...

Lovely pub in a stunning village. Friendly and attentive staff, and the food from Bertha (it will make sense when you go there!) is simply sensational! Take a diversion from the tourist locked villages of the Cotswolds and head for the Plough Onn. Just fantastic!

Arrived at booked time 2:45 and menu was very restrictive with several items sold out. Ordered but did not get meal until nearly 4pm and although 2 fish dishes we ordered were ok the roast dinner was poor. It was cold, Yorkshire pudding was burnt...

Comfortable stay. Ovi and his staff were very friendly. Very good dinner options. Tasty full English breakfast (but no fruit and cereals). The bedroom was cosy but the neighbours on their patio could be heard when the windows were open. A lovely rural setting for...

Some of the best mussels I've had in a long time. A very interesting soup that they were cooked in. Rare that I finish the soup after the mussels had been finished. Prawns were good and the hand cut chips were massive. Staff great and...

We frequented the Plough twice while walking around that area. Food was very good and a varied menu. The staff were all excellent as was the local Ales and wine list. Would highly recommend a visit to The Plough for a hearty meal after a...

We went for Sunday dinner and was totally dissappointed from start to finish. The table we sat at felt sticky & served by 3 different waitresses. The service was poor, forgetting one of our drinks orders, and me having to ask after quite some time...

Managed to get a room last minute due to mix up of booking elsewhere. Although we were only there for a few hours, Chris, the temporary landlord could not have been more friendly and helpful. The room was fine and the breakfast good. Chris, even...

Went to the plough on a good recommendation and was bitterly disappointed. Didn’t have 5 things on the menu, ordered Atlantic shell on prawns for starter and was served frozen prawns in a tiny tin bowl that were watery and tasted like they had just...

Made a special detour to visit this lovely place on a recommendation of a friend. It did not disappoint. The fish and chips were on point as was their Cotswold refresher drink. Many menu items available For such a small place. Stellar customer service with...

On reading the reviews from previous visitors we ourselves couldn't wait to visit We had booked a table and got there slightly early to enjoy a drink in the sun After our order was taken by an abrupt member of staff, I enquired 35 minutes...

I’m sorry but I think I would be being fair if I said unfortunately The Plough is way below average. It needs a really good clean & looking after properly. The staff were run off their feet, particular the young guy with a beard, who...

Very good Sunday lunch. Good pink roast sirloin and OldSpot loin with tasty vegetables followed by a refreshing gooseberry posset. Our two dogs appreciated the thick walls and stone floor on a very hot day.

We stopped off here for Sunday lunch, and it was quite possibly the best I've had for years. Great service, great atmosphere and the most amazing roast beef finished off in a wood oven, with perfectly cooked veg and great local beer. Highly recommended!

Fantastic Pub in a lovely setting. The food is excellent, great beers , all of the staff are friendly and competent. Highly recommend eating here.

Came with a friend to eat and catch up. Staff were very friendly and couldn’t do more to make our night the perfect one. Menu has plenty to chose from. Chose mussels in a chilly sauce which were delicious and spicy. Then a piece of...

My friend choset the Thai curry and rice dısh but the rice was sticky and lumpy and the rest was water . My dish was a "12 oz pork chop" but seemed to have lost weight between being raw and cooked. £18 was excessive for...

We were looking for somewhere last minute to stay after deciding to attend an extra day at the Cheltenham Festival. To our relief, we found this place had a room available. I called and booked the room over the phone - the gentleman couldn't have...

Visited The Plough for a family supper and we had a delightful evening – The food was amazing (delicious veggie options too which was much appreciated), great local beers and fantastic service throughout. If you haven't made a trip to The Plough then you are...

We decided at the 11th hour to go to Cheltenham Races on New Years Day & wanted somewhere for dinner, bed & breakfast that would offer atmosphere but no NYE noisy 2am parties. We lucked out. The location, ambience, service, food and room were excellent....

Had the fabulous Christmas meal, Great friendly service and atmosphere Will be in January for our next meal

Very disappointed to see that I had been sent a review from booking.com on my stay at the Plough. I did NOT write this review. I wasn’t going to bother to do a review as it wasn’t quite as described after reading the excellent reviews....

We visited on a Saturday night due to the good reviews we'd read on TripAdvisor. We were not disappointed. On seeing us checking out the beers on arrival, the barman quickly offered us tasters. We were shown to our table right next to the fire...

Lovely pub in a very cute village. Booked due to good gluten free reviews and gf options on the sample menu. Was seated next to a roaring fire in armchairs which led to an incredibly hot and uncomfortable meal. Gf options were limited. Ordered a...

We were driving from Oxford to Somerset and called on the off chance they might have a table. They kindly fitted us in- great considering it was Friday evening. When we arrived we were shown to our table by the window and near to the...

All do yourself a favour and stay at this wonderful Pub in a sleepy little village only a 3 wood from some of the best spots on offer. We had a 3 night stay. Room was great with everything you need. Had the double burger...

A great 2 night stay at the Plough Inn with our dog. Lovely room with thoughtful touchs such as bottled water. Friendly helpful staff who went the extra mile to make our stay memorable. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Thank you we look forward to...

We booked to stay the night after attending a birthday party in Northleach and did not wish to travel back home. What a surprise & wonderful welcome, the atmosphere was excellent with diners both inside and outside. We were shown to our room which was...

Visited last week whilst on holiday in the area. Staff very friendly and welcoming. The main meal was very good. We had the Eton Mess for dessert which was very disappointing - it was mostly composed of chantilley and nothing much else and was overpriced...

We visited the Plough today for a late lunch. The setting is wonderful and although the service was a little slow ( more time to enjoy the wine 😉) , the food was worth the wait. Dog friendly and people friendly! Only here in Cotswolds...

Excellent service and a warm welcome especially to our puppy. The food was ok but the steaks were not the best quality (thank goodness the knives were sharp) and given we only had two courses and one round of drinks £35 pp seems quite steep.

We had high hopes from The Plough Inn having read some very good reviews, and mentions and recommendations from one or two fairly well-known food critics! Our experience however was really quite mixed and sadly we left the pub feeling a little underwhelmed. Firstly the...

Beautiful village pub, very relaxing atmosphere, dog friendly. Had a beautiful meal with family for lunch. The service was excellent and the overall experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend. When we are back in the area we will return.

Firstly the service was very good. Staff were attentive and very eager to please. However, the food we all had as a group was mediocre. It was pub food done to an acceptable standard but for the price paid I was expecting better. It was...

This was a little out of the way from Burton, But the service was just exemplary with regular checks and friendly service. We had Sunday roast which was cooked and the Bertha was absolutely delicious the chicken had a chimichurri paste on it and vegetables...

This local pub in the centre of the picturesque Cold Aston village was a regular visit for us during our stay. Food was delicious and along with drinks was reasonably priced. The pub had a great outdoor covered area at its rear where we relaxed...

Fantastic supper at this lovely pub in a pretty Cotswolds village. Really hot evening and the menu was full of wonderful sounding dishes that you’d actually want to eat in the heat. The sign of a chef that changes his/her menu to suit the weather...

Booked last minute on our way to our holiday cottage in Turkdean. From the moment we arrived the service was fantastic and the surroundings were very relaxing. We ordered food which came to the table in good time and was most enjoyable. Recommend the Burger...

Last minute day trip to the Cotswolds (Sun 27th June) and every time we come, we either stay here or at the very least have a meal here. It is now our 'local' when we come to visit. On this occasion we managed to get...

Booked in and last minute but not disappointed. Efficient welcome, drinks brought promptly. Amazingly the house beer was only £3.90 per pint! Good wine menu too.My husband had lamb rump and said it was the best he had had in a long time. I had the pollock with spicy chorizo which was delicious.Good service throughout.

What a delight! A proper gourmet pub, independently owned and run, and set in the beautiful village of Cold Aston in the Cotswolds where the horses wonder by. The food is just delish, and sourced locally. The chocolate mousse is to die for!If you’re looking for fast food, this isn’t for you. It’s a place of proper home cooked gourmet pub grub. I will definitely go back.

Over the past couple of weeks I've visited here quite a bit and each time I'm greeted with such warmth. It's relaxed, friendly and the perfect spot to while away an afternoon in the sun. The food is so great - from the fresh watermelon salad to the scummy burger and fries (I'm slowly making my way through the whole menu - the croquettes are a must). Shout out to Tom, Chris and the team for doing an amazing job in what's been incredibly trying times for the industry.

As a vegan (me) and Coeliac (him) couple, it’s hard to find restaurants that accommodate both. The Ploughs online menu looked promising on sight however when we visited the options were not clearly marked and were quite confusing. However, Chris our waiter was on hand to guide us through and checked and double checked our limited options. As a result of excellent waiting from Chris we were able to adapt the menu to suit our dietary requirements. Hopefully, the labelling of vegan options will improve as a result of our visit! The food was delicious and surpassed our expectations . It was clearly locally sourced produce and tasted as it should. Lovely atmosphere, great service and food. Thank you.

In a time when the hospitality business has been really struggling and places will go out of business, here was one who wasn’t even making an effort. Shame on you for putting a young woman in a humiliating position and shame on your chef for providing such disgraceful food. Appalling service, which we could forgive as the young waitress couldn’t be blamed for her lack of training. She didn’t know what she was doing and this was her first evening. Did not know how to take an order. Talked her through what to do, a long and laborious process. We were kind and helpful others may not have been.Inn almost empty , shown to table in courtyard, one other occupied.First courses appeared quite quickly not good. Plates were cleared with our help. Waited a long time for main courses and to call them poor would be too flatter them. Chips dark brown but st soggy, peas cold and bullet hard, fish OK but all food tepid. We asked for condiments, another wait and there was pepper instead of salt waited for the correct ones. All starving ate some of the food. Children still hungry but dessert menu only had crumble and ice-cream left. Gave up and I was ready to go and complain and ask for reduction on our bill when our son returned, he had paid the bill. I think he was embarrassed as he had booked this place and just wanted to get out.

I went for lunch with my family (11 in total). I ordered the roast. The food came quickly, even though they were really busy. The food was delicious and lots of it. I especially liked the cauliflower cheese with the roast. The kids had macaroni cheese and sausage and chips which they loved. The staff were fantastic and so accommodating bringing us blankets, as we were outside, and making sure we were warm and comfortable enough. The man who served us, Chris, was really friendly and kept making sure everything was ok with the food and kept us topped up with drinks. We’ll definitely be coming again.

We had a lovely family meal here for a birthday celebration. The weather wasn't great and we were outside but we were well looked after with heaters and blankets so we didn't notice. We all had roasts which were excellent. A great time was had by all, will definitely be back.

We were looking forward to getting away and visiting such a great place.My lamb was raw ( rare is fine ) and I mean really not cooked, inedible, My wife’s salmon , crayfish linguine with rocket came without the crayfish and rocket. Sorry we forgot it”... then it came later straight from the fridge... stone cold.The bill was reduced on the meals but sad this happened. Really disappointed and attention of staff was not great. reputations will not let forever.Get the fundamentals right quality of food and service. Will not visit again.

We visited on bank holiday Monday and couldn’t get a table for food, we could for drinks! Returned on Friday lunchtime. Very poor. Surly staff, a new team member trying their best, seemed to have been left ‘to get on with it’. Food was disappointing, had mussels and many didn’t open, plaice (fish) was sopping and overcooked, partners burger was dry, triple cooked chips were soggy, best part of the meal was the house salad. Staff didn’t ask how the meal was despite us leaving enough to indicate their could be a problem. Yes I know the Plough (and some readers) will say we should have complained. We usually would. We felt the surly and dismissive attitude of the staff didn’t inspire confidence that feedback would be taken positively. We were keen to support pubs in local villages as we come back from lockdown. Hopefully this will stimulate some action to sharpen their act: improved service and quality of-food for example. We may be tourists and I accept the locals keep you surviving all year round, however a customer is a customer. It is a fantastic pub, in a great location. It can be much more with a little effort.

Great food and service! Booked online and as weather was good our server moved us to an outside table. Nice village pub, food was excellent - buttermilk chicken burger and Hake. Will return soon

I really want to support pubs who’ve all had such a wretched time and are fighting for survival....We had lunch with friends who live locally. Our drinks came quickly but then it went downhill...one of our party ordered two starters as a main but one came as a starter, no one else was having a starter (although I’d ordered a bowl of soup for a main as the vegetarian menu is poor). After our friend finished his starter (that should have come as part of his main) we then waited over an hour for the rest of our food....the only comment given was a cursory “we’re very busy” but other diners who’d arrived after us had all received their food! Finally our food came. My soup was luke warm and one of the fish dishes had dried out (presumably because it was kept warm somewhere whilst the rest was assembled). All that was actually needed was a genuine apology but we didn’t get one, just a rather shirty and defensive expression of surprise.None of us was looking for the fish and soup to be knocked off the bill, we’re all acutely aware how tough things have been, but a genuine apology with some sincerity would have sufficed. The cost of the dishes was deducted from our bill which really saddened us all.We won’t go back now sadly....

This is one of the best pubs I’ve every been to. It made for a wonderful Christmas Even when the local hunt went past and stopped for takeaway drinks. So special and atmospheric, I’d highly recommend to anyone. Wonderful service and staff. Hope to see you again.

The food was lovely, to us good value for money. The pub was nice and warm and friendly...however we were not told to track and trace!The sign to track and trace was next to the bar and was not before you entered.As a result customers came into the pub without masks!This is the reason why I would not go again. I am used to pubs enforcing track&trace (with a nice kind smile) like GreeneKing pubs which do an excellent job. A real shame as the food was lovely...