Charles Cotton - Derbyshire Dales

We had a wonderful stay at this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised to be given a charming outdoor cottage-style room. The decor was not modern, but rather old-fashioned and historic. After a long walk in Santa hats, we checked in and enjoyed some drinks at the bar where we met some lovely people. We had a Wowcher deal that included breakfast and paid extra for an additional person. The restaurant is located in a lovely little village.

The lamb and mint pie was absolutely delightful. We had a party of 17 and the service was excellent. I would definitely return to eat or drink at this restaurant again. Thank you.

The restaurant was completely full, but they kindly seated us at a low table that was surprisingly comfortable. The food was excellent, with generous portions.

Bad steak meals for two that cost us “top dollar”. We finally got a price reduction after some hassle with management. However, because we couldn’t actually eat the overcooked and poor quality meat, we still were short-changed as, in order to leave without further argument, we had effectively agreed to pay £24 for two small portions of oven chips.

I was just about to Leave my feedback when I happened to look at the previews four reviews. I happened to witness the sorry incident last weekend when a lovely couple were subjectively humiliated and hurled abuse at by a so called waitress/bar attendant in hoodie, jeans , trainers and tattoos . It all occurred because the lady appeared to ask to change tables , not an unusual or impossible request. The bar woman (I would not use the term lady) hurled abuse at her and it was clear to see the couple were very uncomfortable. The attitude of this woman was absolutely appalling and had I have been the manager she would have been dismissed on the spot and numerous apologies would have been made to the couple. Instead they were made to leave mid starter and shouted at by this staff member as they exited the restaurant , I can only imagine how they felt as it certainly tainted our evening, and we were not even subject to any abuse. The manner of this woman who I believe called herself Jenny was totally unprofessional and someone like her should never be put in a front of house position. Quite frankly It was utterly disgraceful . As such I will not EVER visit this hotel or restaurant again and I will be sure not to recommend it. I only hope the poor couple in question managed to find somewhere else to eat that evening and will be complaining and demanding some kind of compensation for what they were put through. My wife did go after them, but they’d already left the establishment . Charles Cotton you should be thoroughly ashamed of your restaurant/bar staff .