The Restaurant at Lythe Hill in Waverley

We had a very disappointing experience. We had chosen the restaurant to meet up with friends for lunch. When we arrived it seemed we were expected for tea - at 1230. Despite email confirmation for lunch and mentioning a menu choice. The lunch menu is light meals only, but even so the food was unappetising and poor. A big let down despite the smart grounds.

Had an afternoon tea voucher as a gift for my wife and it was very pleasant sitting inside overlooking the extensive grounds (we would have sat outside but unfortunately the weather wasn’t conducive). The sandwich and cake tier had a good selection of goodies (see my pic), with a choice of teas/coffees to accompany. Service was attentive but discrete.

Visited the Tudor Restaurant for afternoon tea using a Wowcher voucher. Fantastic quality and worth every penny. Having experienced it, I would have gladly paid the full price. We were welcomed by a very pleasant young lady who showed us to our table overlooking the hill down to the lake. She offered us tap water which came in a carafe with ice. So much better than some places who rip you off immediately with overpriced bottled water. The tea came with unlimited tea and coffee, and our deal also came with a glass of proseco each. The waitress was very helpful and checked all was well and brought back extra tea when we requested it. The tea was superb, and the chef even went to the extra trouble of writing "Happy Birthday" for my wife on a side plate written in chocolate, with three extra cakes. A lovely touch. We had 4 x 2 rounds of delicious finger sandwiches, and as I had warned them my wife doesn't like cheese, the selection was all non-cheese with lovely, salmon and cream cheese, cucumber and cream cheese, ham and pickle and finally egg and cress. The sweet selection consisted on two scones each with a generous portion of clotted cream, two pots of strawberry jam, then s selction of fantastic little cakes. Boy were we full! It was 5 Star (I'd have given 6 star were it available). We will return but not for a while as I think we'll both be full up for quite a time yet! Thank you to all concerned. Mega brownie points from my wife!

First time when I’ve been in this hotel and could say that the food is amazing and staff is more than welcoming,friendly and helpful. Mitch is just such a great,professional and kind staff Made me a feel so welcoming and always there to help A 5* for Mitch!! XXX

Evening didn’t start well with no one behind the bar to have a pre dinner drink. Eventually served and took drinks into restaurant. No one to greet or show to table. Decided to find our own table to sit. Waited and finally someone came round with two menus ( 4 of us so we had to share). Finally a server took our order but was very unsure of sauces… apparently no sauces for steaks. Steaks arrived half an hour later with no option for side sauce - very dry and not cooked to our request. Two had fish which was ok but bland. Waited another half an hour for desert menu. Deserts were good but forgot one so waited another 15 minutes for that. Very understaffed with long delays sadly. Lovely setting though.

Dinner was nice and quickly delivered, friendly staff and beautiful setting. Great for couples , lovely view. Breakfast perfect with a GOOD sausage...always important!

We visited for a family Easter Dinner. The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. There was a good choice on the menu and the food was both well cooked and enjoyable.

I ordered pumpkin gnocchi, and what came was dry blobs of mash potato with Brussel sprouts?! No pumpkin in sight and when I asked if it's meant to come with sauce, the waitress pointed at my dry plate and said it was already on there. My partner ordered red trout with vermicelli and got salmon on ramen. The white wine was also warm. Despite being February, half the things on the menu were clearly Christmas leftovers out of the freezer with no chef in sight! Haven't had a meal that hilariously awful for a very very long time!!

Not really more than average. I was really worried having read some recent reviews that this would be awful and it wasn’t awful but it just wasn’t any good either. Some positives: The kids menu is good and great value at £1 when adults are eating. The service was quick (but a bit too quick really for a nice family meal) The negatives: Cheap glassware - nice glasses can be bought for such a reasonable price now, nowhere should have those hideous wine glasses and water jugs. Certainly nowhere that charges over £15 for a main!! Food was cold and definitely not freshly cooked. We had turkey escalopes and they were reheated, I’m sure of it. The side of chips were freshly cooked and were hot but the meals were just too quick and too cold to be freshly made. The waitress wore the same pair of blue gloves throughout the meal which looks weird and must be less hygienic than not wearing gloves? The children’s sundae is an exaggeration. It was cheap vanilla ice cream with off squirty cream and a few smarties sprinkled on top. Neither of my children ate theirs which I don’t think has EVER happened! The haddock scotch egg, whilst the egg was cooked perfectly there was no haddock?? The service was just too fast (I know that sounds crazy) but we wanted to have a relaxing meal and it felt like the “blue gloved waitress” just hovered by our table to whip the plates away and move us onto the next course as quickly as possible. Maybe because the microwave had pinged with our next course!!! All in all this could be so much better. Either just be a pub with reheated grub and charge accordingly or actually live up to the meals you are promising. Would not return.

Wish I had read some of these reviews before booking. We could have had a better meal in the local pub. Not a meal that you expect from Haslemere’s premier location. Haddock Scotch egg that lacked haddock, but the egg was perfect. Very large pork chop which needed a bit more crackle perhaps. Pineapple that was fresh but not roasted and caramelised as described. Nothing that made it inedible but disappointed by the standard versus expectations from such a great location. Service was rather poor too, the waiter was attentive and friendly but obviously let down by his waitress colleagues.

Dreadful Breakfast I was invited to meet someone for breakfast, ordered a simple mushrooms on toast with a poached egg. You would think that was simple for a 4 star hotel. Mushrooms were boiled I think (hard to tell, certainly not fresh) Toast was not toasted just soggy wet bread from the watery mushroom… exactly! One mushroom. One poached was decent. Very poor. Certainly not cooked by a chef

Am not sure where to start on how bad the food was, universally agreed by everyone. I ordered crab rarebit for starter. It was cheese on cheap breaded toast, and my wife thinks there may have been some crab paste somewhere. The menu for main did not appeal, so I took refuge in the steak. At £30, was hoping for something special. I prefer steak to be on the rarer side, but it was almost not cooked at all. My wife’s mullet was massively over cooked. My children, who eat everything, struggled with theirs. Our friends had mushroom pate, which was inedible. Throughout the meal, we had to ask for everything, at no time did the waiting staff (who were very friendly and pleasant when asked) do anything proactively. I am now going to sound like an utter wine snob. There were only four red wines to choose from, max price £28, which on my wine app normally retail at c. £9. No choice of wine, and the ones they had were not pleasant……but I am a wine snob! We had breakfast, and it did not improve. I think my bacon had been boiled! Looking around our table of 10 people, most left their bacon. Rest was ok, just not really tasty. In summary, other reviews have been complimentary, but on our evening, the chef should not have been proud of what was being served….and the wine list is woeful.

We had an evening meal here, my wifes Red Mullet was as tough as old boots and totally overcooked. They offered free drinks but it ruined the evening as my wife was still hungry. We didnt want to wait another 30 minutes for another meal as I had already started mine

This was really great value for money. We had a groupon deal so got it at a really good price. Spa was nothing special really but it was nice enough. Very quiet when we went which was nice. The room was nice, great nights sleep and very comfy bed. The Reception staff ( reception and spa) were very friendly. Lovely setting.

Met some friends for a special Christmas time High Tea at Lythe Hill. Great service, and the selection was lovely. The gluten free selection was fantastic, with the best gluten free scones I have ever tasted. Highly impressed - I am sure we will return!

Have a lovely dinner with friends all food was served hot and cooked well, not a huge menu but all good quality ingredients.

Great food and lovely staff, very attentive. We had afternoon tea, which was yummy and breakfast, good choice at breakfast.

Stayed overnight and we were looking forward to a yummy dinner but we hit the kitchen on a bad night which is a shame as the front of house staff were superb. We recognise things are a bit different but this is the first time we’ve ever sent entire dishes back and we weren’t the only ones. We took all 5 “nibble” plates as a mezze starter between the 2 of us and a decent bottle of Sauvignon, all great except the pigs in blanket which were weirdly sweet. Portion sizes larger than we anticipated. But then the mains came and things went wrong. Meatloaf was dried out/burnt around the edge; completely inedible. Halibut steak in grenobloise sauce was dry/over cooked and the sauce was bright green & bitter - poss too many capers? Hubby bit into a large bone which put us off the whole dish. The asparagus was poor - 3 of the 4 pieces were so thick/hard you couldn’t cut them. New potatoes undercooked/hard. To be fair they didn’t charge us for the mains as we didn’t eat them, I wouldn’t expect anything less but that wasn’t the point. It spoiled what had promised to be a lovely leisurely dinner and seemed wasteful. The table next to us sent their steak and chips back as everything was undercooked and a 3rd table had issues of some sort too. Based on our experience and that of our fellow diners I would be wary of eating here again. Finished off with desert and cocktails outside which were great. Friendly front of house staff. Only 1 chap wore a mask which we appreciated.

Food was wonderful & the service was friendly and efficient. We had 2 lunches, 1 dinner & full English breakfast. The dinner, in particular, was excellent

Had such a lovely visit to Lythe hill today and enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea, everyone was so friendly especially Zara who looked after us. Such a beautiful place and happy vibe, thank you!

Afternoon tea was lovely overlooking the grounds. Evening dinner & starters were yummy. Dessert was not great and not worth the money. Breakfast was nice enough nothing extraordinary or to shout about.

After visiting the restaurant for lunch, I was left incredibly disappointed at both the quality of the food as well as the service. Their superfood salad was by far the biggest let down on the menu. The broccoli was cold and practically raw, thrown in...

Really good breakfast offering, currently limited menu for dinner, but good food on the menu, a bit limited for vegetarians maybe.

On okay lunch, which we spontaneously decided to have on route to Guildford. We both had the burger which is nice but definitely not worth £15. There was a problem with making an orange juice and lemonade which took about 10 minutes too... waitress didn’t...

What a lovely little place. Such a nice terrace room with drinks and lunch in the sun. Lovely dinner inc with a lovely girl called Amber looking after us in the restaurant. Zara the manager is always so nice and such a hard worker. The...

After other family members visited we where expecting something special. On arrival staff where pleasant and where shown to our table which was a window table with a nice view, a little close to the next table that we could overhear each other’s conversations, we...

I would never eat or buy a spa break never mind stay,they haven't even had the courtesy to make contact and apologise Hope people take note had I read other people's reviews I wouldn't have gone,my other visits were fine

Some of the descriptions of the dishes were unusual but they were all delicious so give it a go. The Jerusalem artichoke soup was amazing.

We had dinner at this hotel in January and found it amazing! The food served was outstanding with nothing that could of been improved on. The service from the staff was excellent, they were attentive and were able to help my wife with the menu...

Stayed at this beautiful hotel for the third time. In this occasion we were lucky enough to stay in one of the rooms in the Tudor building. All I can say is WOW! We dined in the restaurant in the evening, and they catered for...

Ate one night while staying at the hotel. We were well looked after helpful staff, we used the restaurant for breakfast on two mornings. Lovely food well prepared, courteous staff.

What a joke! We booked on a room dinner and breakfast deal. We were en route to Dorset to meet friends and had decided to break our journey. On arrival .. the stink of sewers was overpowering. We discovered that the sespool for the hotel...

No issues here. A pleasant atmosphere with a quiet piano playing in the background. Food was first class and so was the cost on a deal. £12.50!fir a beer and dinner. Very good indeed

The food was OK but there were lots of supplements. Avoid the chocolate 'bomb' in the desert menu, its a ball of chocolate with a mango filling (so far so good), but they poor hot orange juice over it creating a far too sweet puddle - I tried it the second day without the orange juice and it was much better

What can I say to start, the waiter we had was really lovely , friendly and provided good service . The Sunday lunch was appalling . The starter was ok , but the roast was so so dreadful, roast potatoes just like rubber, one carrot , one baked onion , a piece of baked leek and one sweet potato slice , I had pork which wasn’t to bad and the Yorkshire pudding was excepable , but honestly no what I call seasonal vegetables , We have been many times , but will never return after this awlful meal . My advice is do not bother to eat here , there are better places just down the road much higher standard

Our meal was average. Service was ok. I must mention if you are staying at the hotel you must be aware that you have to walk outside and quite a ways before reaching the restaurant. My friend who is in her 80’s hadn’t been told when booking her room of this and found it very difficult walking each morning to the restaurant for breakfast in the cold and wet January weather! Had she known about the walk outside she would have booked elsewhere!

We were very happy to select this restaurant for our family gathering, however it turned out to be a disappointment with the service.

Whether it's afternoon tea, evening meal or breakfast, the staff are keen for you to enjoy the experience and offer gluten free catering. Recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment at this popular venue.

Aside from the lovely hotel grounds, the afternoon tea was generally poor. Staff were lack lustre and were not appropriately presented for such a setting, and even began ironing table cloths next to us whilst we were eating. We also had the head waitress delivering a lesson on how to set a table next to us. Both of these things should be done when there are not paying guests in the room.

We attended a family event for around 30 people at Lythe Hill Hotel and had the back part of the restaurant reserved for us and a carvery provided. This is a smart, traditional hotel is located in spectacular scenery amongst the Surrey downland.

As a large party I know it can be difficult to cater for so I was very impressed by the service recieved. We were a little late for our booking but the staff had no issues about this and were friendly and polite. The menu is a little limited but there is also the option to choose from the lounge menu which caters for the majority of tastes. The food was well cooked and presented and very tasty, the service was excellent. Triple cooked chips are a must have!! Breakfast was a little chaotic due to the sheer amount of people, a wedding party and a couple of hen do's were present but overall a good selection, and tea and coffee served direct to the table. The only issue was bread for the toast machine running out and a large queue. Afternoon tea was great value for money, endless amounts of speciality teas and coffee, warm freshly baked scones with jam and cream, delicious soft sandwiches and small cakes. Plenty per person, so able to take home in a box if not eaten.

Restaurant has a superb view although decor would not be to everyone’s taste. Menu is limited at present but hopefully the new chef will sort this out. I don’t choose to have steak when I go out but apart from that lamb or cod wrapped in Parma ham or baked cauliflower. Food is well cooked.

Very long wait for very bad food. Over cooked and dry. We waited for over an hour. At no point did staff come and say there was a delay and the restaurant was not busy. My husbands steak was ok but the chicken Kiev was dry and tasteless. Would not eat here again.

We spent had a very pleasant afternoon tea at the restaurant at Lythe Hill Hotel. I had a Groupon voucher and booked ahead. The entrance to the Restaurant isn't very well signed but is situated in the Tudor building. I am on crutches and there are several steps once in the building with low ceilings. The restaurant is large with tables that look out into the grounds. We were given a glass of Prosecco while we waited for our tea to arrive.Fresh finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream were delicious. The selection of the cakes were quite plain but nice. There was only one waiter and he was rushed off his feet.

Have dined here many times both lunchtime and in the evening. On this occasion we took afternoon tea. Not quite the Ritz but a great experience, nevertheless. Opulent surroundings, we were looked after by attentive staff. Strangely, we were the only ones there. More should come particularly in warmer weather when the grounds are a delight.

menus are very limited, no kids menu. little choice for vegetarians.

Thankfully, we were blessed with a wonderfully sunny Sunday afternoon visit for tea with all the family ages ranging from 1 to 70, everyone enjoyed themselves and the food was pretty good as well!

it's a 4 because the food, particularly the mains were really lovely..the mushroom consomme to start was very small but the dish it was served in raised a smile. The heavy, but tasty, duck confit was served with light and fluffy brioche..for me this didn't fit together but the team did get us some different bread on request...the pheasant dish was AMAZING, the artichoke that was served with this was a superb addition.. the Seabass was also lovely and tasted fresh..both mains were worth a 5. We then shared a English cheese board, cheddar, brie and a Stilton... unfortunately all served straight from the fridge... we wrapped this up and took it home, it was room temperature by then and lovely... for me if the 'free' bread had been served warm and there was perhaps a palate cleanser after the starters and the cheese had been served perfectly this would be a roaring 5.. all day long! It's the small things chef..

Lovely breakfast (came with the rooms), with plenty of choice and warm food. Good service staff as well.

Had an awesome ribeye and cheese board, was well looked after and the restaurant was clean and organised - can’t fault it.

Lovely decor and relaxed atmosphere. Waiting staff friendly and attentive.

Lovely spa hotel on Surrey Sussex border surrounded by countryside and views. Welcoming friendly staff, nice rooms, good food both dinner and breakfast. Excellent spa and pool. Had Decleor treatments with Breda which were some of the best I’ve had. Very relaxing overnight stay. Would want to return.

Party of 6 for Christmas dinner. Arrived on time and directed to our table. Told someone would come over and take drinks order. Waited a long time and had to get back to them three time before anyone came over.

My booking had been taken the day before for 12:30, Sunday cavery for four. On arrival there was no record of the booking on the system so we're asked to wait whilst they set a table. Our table was in the bar area even though the restaurant had many suitable tables that remained empty for the duration of our visit. We had to ask where to go for the carvery and we're taken through, after waiting a few minutes my son had to go and ask for someone to serve us only to be told that the chef was busy and would be with us shortly. The carvery was average with a good selection of vegetables. After eating and resting for A considerable time we had to ask for our table to be cleared and ordered desserts. Sticky toffee pudding eventually came, luke warm and tasteless, to be honest a supermarket microwaveable pud would have been better. Customer service was nil, after payment we were asked if everything was alright with our meal and we're given a vague apology and as an excuse about the booking that they are changing their systems over.

We visited the Lythe Hill for the first time. The restaurant is set in the beautiful old building with a lovely drinks area with comfy chairs. We had a private room to the left of the building. The service was excellent and the young girl who looked after us was friendly and accommodating.

Had a very pleasant start to our stay at the hotel with a Sunday lunch. We opted for the three course meal. Our starters and desserts were served to us at our table. Food arrived promptly. The main course was self service/buffet with the choice of 4 meats that were carved for you by the chef. There was a wide choice of vegetables. All in all a very pleasant afternoon Sunday lunch. Service was excellent.

The Sunday meal was excellent. We sat in the main area, the service was not good, we arrived at 1 45 most people were on deserts and the staff more interested in setting up afternoon tea.It is a small resturant and very noisy.

We visited this lovely old world restaurant in a beautiful setting for a family Sunday Lunch and we were not disappointed. Only one of our group had a starter - prawns which he assured us were delicious. Then we had a carvery with a choice of 3 meats: pork,beef and chicken. I had the beef which was especially tender with a large selection of vegetables. The roast potatoes were particularly good. Service from our waitress Flur was very quick and we were asked more than once if we were happy with everything. Overall I would not hesitate to visit again or recommend to family and friends.

Lovely setting (sit inside if too many wasps/flies outside, especially one table in front of back door - they are aware there is a nest nearby). Beautiful views, Great for romantic meal and view. Reasonable 'London' prices, decent sized portions. Steak was good hubbie said!

Ate here while staying in the hotel and it was a real let down to the experience we've had here many years before.

We had been here before about 5 years ago. Back then the food was very good quality, a bit special then, but sadly the food was not so good this time. Out of a quite limited menu there were several things not available which made choosing the food quite difficult as the options were very narrow. Considering the limited menu and the fact it was early on a Saturday night I don’t think there’s much excuse. There were also substitutions, my artichoke starter was supposed to be served with caramelised onions but came with a load of warmed bottled silverskin onions on it. They were horrible and definitely not caramelised.

One of the worst dining experiences of my life! Very limited menu, BBQ or BBQ. Fish and chips off the menu. Under resourced at the table, so the service was slow. Order messed up so not all the starters were delivered. Bread for the children’s starter was so hard they couldn’t eat it.

Better than most hotel restaurants. However watch your bill as charged for large glass of wine instead of small. Also when final bill was given to us on leaving we had been charged twice for one of our eveninh meals.

Went on a lovely sunny day (3rd June) the view over the lake was great, unfortunately that is the only good thing I can say. 4 adult BBQ + 2 drinks just short of £90

Well this resturant comes highly recomended in its idealic location With beautifull views over The garden on a beautifull summers day its just exquisit

Well we were sitting at home with another couple and on a spur of the moment said let’s try the Lythe hill.

Not to be beaten, Because of our group we had a side room near to the Carvery displays, food was continuously changed on a regular basis and not left to dry out, value for money 10/10. We will definitely return!

First visit to this hotel or its Wilderbeast Restaurant for my birthday. Selected restaurant as a day visitor on the Gourmet listing for which we had a voucher gift. Beautiful setting, historic building overlooking a small lake. Shame weather was full and raining as would have wandered outsides afterwards - lots of outdoor terrace seating.

I went here with my daughter for Sunday lunch and was very impressed by every aspect of it. I was expecting a large hotel "feel" instead of which we were treated to a delightful carvery in a very old building full of charm and atmosphere. The room was full but we didn't feel cramped in the slightest and there are numerous nooks and crannies that had tables in them. The food was plentiful and good and was frequently replenished so one didn't have veg, etc that had been hanging around for hours. (There were other choices if one didn't fancy the carvery, I should add.) I am definitely returning in the future and highly recommend it.

An excellent way to wind up our Christmas break at the Lythe Hill Hotel. The meals were fantastic - especially the Chateaubriand. The staff were attentive and helpful and the Restaurant manager entertaining. I would have no hesitation in using again or recommending this Restaurant.

The Romanian waiter is very personable and entertaining, he makes the best hot chocolate we have ever had. The Sandwich we ordered was the largest sandwich I had ever seen , we also had breakfast here , it is serve yourself with many options of hot or cold dishes

Celebration lunch with family and friends. Lovely meal, wine and fabulous staff. Thank you to the Head Waiter for all the assistance.

Had a lovely evening Hotel stay was comfortable although far too hot for me , bed was huge and comfortable very clean . Would recommend breakfast

We used to be fairly regular visitors many years ago. It was a relaxing fun place to unwind even before the spa came along. And then even more so when it added more to the offer. The rooms in the main building were dated.

“Stayed for 3 nights for family wedding along with extended family and friends. Staff are exceptional and cannot do enough...

Stopped here on the off chance for coffee We sat in the bar overlooking a small lake at the rear...

We enjoyed an amazing meal at the restaurant experiencing their new menu. Everyhing we cooked to perfection and my husband said it was the best steak he'd ever eaten!

Massively overpriced but tasty. Service good, but when a main course is £18 on it's own and local restaurants offer 3 courses for this price, you know there is something wrong

Our breakfast was included with our hotel stay. Buffet style English breakfast. The food varied each day in regards to freshness. If you arrive late, your selection is diminished. The staff can make a Latte if asked for an extra charge. Very clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly and helpful.

The menu here is very good. Lots of great dishes, it was hard to choose. Well presented food. The outlook on the far side of the restaurant is lovely with a great view over the lake. Their is also are some lovely tables next to the inglenook.

Lunchtime club sandwich revolting. Fish and chips in the evening much better. Wine list reasonable/ Best part by far was the lovely friendly waitress.

I have no idea what management are doing, but the quality of food is terrible. Food which should have been served hot was cold. Puddings taste as if they are store bought. Your cheesecake is so similar to the one from Waitrose...Service is nothing special.

Good food and good service. I had tartar and carrot salad - delightful. Followed by baked cod with clam broth, grilled courgettes and samphire - amazing! Panna cotta with compote - nice and light. The man in charge was very polite and friendly. Breathtaking view from the restaurant.

I stayed at the Lythe hill hotel for two nights. The first evening the food was very tasty and the staff were very friendly. The next morning at breakfast I found the staff very rude and incompetent and the buffet was mediocre. If the staff were well mannered at the breakfast this would of been a 4 star review, likewise would of been 1 maybe 2 if it wasn't for the evening previous.

We visited the restaurant today (Easter Sunday) for lunch for my nan's 90th birthday. This place perfectly met all our needs and exceeded expectations. We wanted something a bit special, in beautiful surroundings and with good quality good value food for a large family group. That's just what we got, plus the staff were really accommodating. They had placed us in a really nice spot for my nan, with views out over the lawn and the woods, lent us vases so that we could do extra table decorations and let us go to town on it with balloons. The lunch was a Special offer (£20 a head adults, £10 a head children) three course carvery. Fantastic value. The place has character, and is very clean and professionally run. Everyone is keen to return for our next family do! Thank you Lythe Hill.

service was quick and efficient; order was taken soon after seating, food came shortly thereafter.not overly expensive for what we had.would definitely eat there again

My husband and I visited for a midweek lunch. The hotel is under refurbishment, so a certain amount of disruption is to be expected. The sign however to the Restaurant, pointed us to an area for only staff members to enter. The grounds are stunningly beautiful. The interior of the restaurant is decorated tastefully & to a very high standard. Such a shame, that there was just the 2 of us having lunch, for the whole hour and a half we were there.I had booked the 2 course, £25 lunch for 2, as advertised on the website, over the phone. Although what we had was beautifully presented, 2 of the main course choices were in fact beef/horseradish or cheese/tomato sandwiches! The Sausage & Mash my husband had was plentiful and excellent quality. The menu's we were given were typed on plain A4 white paper, a bit worn, which I felt let down the otherwise plush surroundings. The toilets are very well kept, also decorated to a high standardOverall, we both felt the service, surroundings were first class. The actual choice on the 2 course set menu, let us down badly

Came here for Mothering Sunday, unfortunately we were left so disappointed by the quality of food. The service could not be faulted; the staff are exceedingly welcoming and really do provide a wonderful service. However, the food.Sunday lunch was a carvery style sitting. With starters, mains and desserts served in a help yourself fashion (bar the carving of the meats).When we were getting our starters, I couldn't help notice that the desserts were already out, uncovered and not refrigerated. I would have thought that for food safety, these should have been properly kept.The mains were lukewarm. From the meats to the vegetables - everything felt like it needed to be heated up! Eating lukewarm potatoes and parsnips is not my idea of an enjoyable meal. It's a real shame; but I felt as if everything had either come up too early or been out too long.Overall a poor experience.

I came here with my boyfriend and had a really nice dinner and wine in the restaurant. It had a lovely romantic feel, restaurant is beautifully designed. We were served by Raz and he gave us top service! Food was very well presented! We had breakfast here in the morning, which was a buffet style but very nice and fresh with a good choice, you won't be leaving hungry! Look forward to coming back!

But actually very nice. The food here has got much better under the new ownership, so if you've been in the past and been disappointed, try it again. The interior is still a bit boudoir, with crushed velvet chairs and audacious wallpaper, but great views over the pond and fountain make up for it. We've been for a Sunday roast twice and not been disappointed. The sticky toffee pud is also exceptionally good!

Until building works finished be very very wary of this hotelthey also do not respond to any complaints

Great food, little on pricy side but very good quality.Room clean and tidy, friendly staff.Only down side was a lot of building work going on but will pay off when completed. Great pool and spa would definitely go again if visiting area.

The Hotel has just been totally refurbished and a good job they have done too. Rooms are comfy and spacious and the welcome was excellent (after a long day these things matter).Service and food in the restaurant top notch (even accounting for relatively high prices). Good work Lythgoe Hall.

Due to the time of year, the menu looked very short but we found something we liked. The food was very well cooked, tasty, hot and well presented.

We had a fantastic meal here. 3 courses and really couldn't fault the service or the menu. Absolutely delicious. The salmon starter was especially good. Staff very knowledgable and friendly.

The Christmas lunch was buffet style like a carvery not suited to fine dining! The starters were a surprise because it was the only area where the food was very good with lots of choices. Otherwise food very mediocre.They really MUST up their game. Listen to your Customers!!!

The food was to a good standard but had hoped for a more varied menu. We were told this was a temporary menu. The waiting and bar staff were excellent. The décor beautiful. We had a lovely afternoon tea overlooking the lake beautiful views. Generous portions. We would definitely return

A lovely night away. Restaurant was amazing 5⭐️ Spa was lovely and relaxing. Our room was newly decorated and very luxurious. The staff couldn't be more helpful.

Visited the hotel with an open mind given its recent face lift. The cost of its restoration is wildly scary. The restaurant is small, yet well decorated and welcoming with its light and open plan seating area. They have maximised the space well. The view is lovely across the paddock and can imagine how beautiful it must be with a sunset on the horizon. The staff are right up to scratch and are vary happy to welcome you in to their world. The food was vary quick to arrive however I'm not fussed on its speed after all if I wanted fast food the nearest McDonald's is only a 15 minute drive down the road. The food then was to taste average the chicken was moist but lacked the kick I thought it may have. And was about a minute or two away from being cold. Now I understand that the group of friends and work colleagues I came with sat down and ate around 3-3:30pm ish which is an awful time for a customer to come in and eat for anyone who knows the catering business. As usually most staff are having a well deserved break which as it transpired was the case when we sat down to eat. So I don't blame them in the slightest in fact I'd be happy to recommend The hotel for a meal out. Come to think of it if you eat at sensible time like any normal person should do (12.00pm-2.00pm, 6.00pm-9.00pm) then I'd suspect it would be be fantastic with both the kitchen and restaurant at full working capacity. Defiantly worth a visit this Christmas, just from the look of the menu!!

The views from the window are lovely and the staff were friendly and efficient. It wasn't their fault that we were the only people in the place on a mid week afternoon, so it lacked a little in atmosphere but the afternoon tea with a glass of something sparkling was very good and we had a lovely relaxed afternoon.