The Knife & Cleaver

On a course so this was recommended. It was nice enough, a fair bit of parking (though some people really can't park their cars properly) and the whole place had a good look. Checked in at the bar and was shown where the room was. Nice and compact. Window was just to the wall but the hotel was storing some stuff outside the room and so had people walking past during my stay. The bed was nice as was the shower. Had a restaurant and they seemed to be having some issues. I was a bit annoyed that nothing had been said when I asked what time it was closed, as I had gone out just after arrival and could have eaten out but thinking I was doing a good thing thought I would eat in. So with what they didn't have I ended up with fish and chips, which was OK. Chips nice but the fish was catch of the day and not cod, whatever it was - i didn't ask as there was little choice if I didn't have - was not the greatest taste. So as a place to stay in I would do again, but I would not eat in, though the breakfast was good ( though they were missing bits for that as well)

Absolutely terrible! I cannot believe anyone could write anything positive about this place. It is true that the main entrance to the pub is quaint and pretty but beyond that, I would give this place a wide berth. The barman although very pleasant, did not have a clue what he was doing. It seemed that there were only two individuals serving in a busy restaurant and they were clearly stressed. We were told by the barman that we did not need to reserve a table in the restaurant, we were staying overnight at the venue. We were met at the restaurant entrance by the waitress who asked if we’d reserved. When we explained we’d tried to but had been told it wasn’t necessary, she was clearly put out and proceeded to complain about people who just turned up at restaurants without reserving. We explained we were actually guests staying at the pub that night. Prior to ordering we were told there was no red meat or chicken available as their delivery hadn’t arrived. That really didn’t bother me as I prefer not to eat meat. My husband also decided that he would be happy to go for a meat alternative option and chose the seafood tagliatelle. I chose the halloumi skewer meal which on paper, sounded lovely. Things gradually got worse from there on. The halloumi dish was priced at £19 and was a main course dish. It consisted of three tiny skewers of halloumi, (more like finger food). A small bowl of hummus, half a slice of pitta bread and a tiny corn on the cob that had been cooked with meat. As the plate was supposed to be vegetarian it tasted quite disgusting and was inedible. The rest of the food for what it was worth was edible but certainly not worth £19 and I was left feeling still very hungry. I spoke to the waitress regarding this but although she apologised she did not offer a solution. My husband’s meal was so bland I can only describe it as slop, dripping in cream and slacking in seasoning. Breakfast was no better, I asked for scrambled eggs with avocado on toast. When I asked to have it on brown bread the waitress said they only had white. I did not get avocado either as she explained the ones that had been delivered were hard. My husband ordered a bacon and egg breakfast roll and got a bacon roll instead. We had given up by this stage so finished breakfast, packed and left deciding never again to return. Do not go there! A very poor but costly experience.

We have eaten here a few times before and in the past have had a super experience. However last night we went and had a dreadful meal. The pork belly starter was actually excellent but the other 2 starters were average at best. However the 2 steak main courses were small and cold, and the chicken was so dry it was unpleasant to eat (chicken schnitzel caesar salad). The price of the meal was that of a high end pub restaurant - £150.00 for 3 people (2 courses, drinks paid separately at the bar). I don't mind paying this kind of money if the food is good, but this wasn't. However the service was really good and the waitress was friendly and attentive. It's a shame - it used to be a really busy pub restaurant with a great atmosphere and good food - but last night (a Friday evening) it was virtually empty and very disappointing. We assumed that the previous chef has left??

As a family we have been going to this pub for 5yrs and in the last 3 years the food has been ok, Went last night for dinner 4 main courses one was burnt and 2 others the chicken was so dry. The 4th soup so was ok. Deserts apple crumble and the crumble was not cooked at all so not edible. Prices are in the range of a good restaurant but the food is not.

Lovely but noisy The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.

Excellent hotel in a great village location and with a very good menu