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The prices are too high for bland food. I found a hair like fibre in a sausage roll from this place once. The actual building itself is very cluttered which makes me question the hygiene standards. The man who works there is extremely talkative so beware. This place could have been special but after a few visits I realise it's just overpriced bland food

Lovely cafe for coffee and cake

This place is a hidden gem the selection of drinks is amazing so much choice and the food was dynamite the owner and bar staff are friendly polite and professional we will definately return thankyou.

Alojarse en el Croxdale Inn. Pero la comida aquí es genial también! ¡Propietario de Praveen! ¡Es un humano de cena! El bar público es un lugar hermoso! ¡Beber y socializar! Los lugareños siempre quieren hacer conversación! Esto es Viajeros, Vacacionistas, estancias Paradise!

The hotel, grounds & lodges are excellent. The service is great & staff are friendly & make you welcome. The interior of the hotel has interesting features including pictures and the light-fittings. The menu is extensive there is something to suit all tastes. We dinned in the restaurant & were very pleased with our choices well done chef.

Very nice chef and the food was really good!

Such a lovely place a little rough on the edges but the staff are so friendly and helpful the breakfast was really good lovely hot rooms with plenty of hot water . Lovely and comfortable beds and pillows, and not short on the coffees and teas and lovely biscuits, a credit to Rich and Claire Thank you very much for a GREAT stay

Thinford Costa's is always clean with friendly staff

We didn't enjoy any dish we order 😭

Thank you italian farmhouse managers and staff. What an outstanding service I have had. I hired italian farmhouse for my daughters birthday and from start to finish the service I received was amazing. I was unsure of what I wanted and kept swapping and changing my mind not once was I made to feel this was an issue,I just in the end decided I wanted something basic and simple like sausage rolls, wedges, sandwiches. I got this with the fun element for kids making their own pizza! They loved it and went down a treat! I have a niece who I didnt inform had a nut allergy ( my bad ) they were prepared to clean all surfaces allow us to check ingredients and make something for her but understandably said whilst they would do their best they couldn't guarantee so we declined and they allowed us to order in a pizza, this obviously is someones business but I feel to do this they want more than just money they want to give and make customers feel valued and welcome I was so impressed. Staff constantly checked everything was ok, constantly asked if anything else was needed they were prompt in bringing out food and keeping the area clean and tidy, nothing at all seemed to be a bother to them. I also had a courtesy call making sure all had went ok as I'd changed my mind that many times. Thank you so much italian farmhouse for an amazing memory for my little girl. We will most definitely be becoming regulars!

the delivery time kept changing. Originally it was between 9.15 & 9.30. got delivered at 9.47

Huge portions but poor quality and bland tasting. Yorkshire pudding was charcoal and inedible. Almost no vegetarian options.

Excellent Sunday Lunch, one of the best in Durham. Hugely improved under new management. Nicely decorated inside, dog friendly and the service was great.

OK if a little bit antiseptic and lacking in character. Lots of staff about but I was told the slow service a result of them being on lunch - at 12:30??

I don't even live in Bowburn but it's well worth the travel as my local pizza place has gone from average to terrible. Food is delicious and the staff are always friendly. Highly recommended