The Gardeners Country Inn

We had our wedding day here on April 17th, it was absolutely magical. The staff at the venue went above and beyond to ensure our day ran smoothly. They did everything we asked of them with a smile on their face, and nothing was too much trouble. Jenny was a star from start to finish, she is so kind, patient and always willing to help. She put us both at ease and made sure we were in the right place at the right time, whilst listening to us and adapting her usual methods to give us exactly what we wanted. Becky works so hard behind the scenes, she transformed an empty room into the wedding venue of our dreams. Even making sure my maid of honour had her special engraved spoon instead of a normal one! The waiting staff worked so hard, they got the food out quickly and professionally even to 80 people with so many special requirements! We know it was far from easy, but they certainly made it look easy!! The bar staff (who must've had no voice and no hearing left by midnight) were great! Taking time to congratulate us even though they must've been so very stressed with the noise and demand for drinks! The cleaning staff that we met the following morning were so lovely, stopping their usual cleaning routine to help us collect some things we left behind. The DJ was friendly and accepted all requests no matter how random they seemed! Everyone at the Gardeners Country inn made us feel like family all day long, we couldn't be happier with how our special day went and we can't thank them enough. Our special place for life.

It was reasonably comfortable but quite basic but then it was quite cheap so didn't expect it to be 4 star

We stayed for an evening meal, drinks, and spent the night in one of the lodges. The food here is always absolutely amazing! We try something new each time we go and have yet to be disappointed with the meals, of which there are copious amounts of, and clearly fresh from the cook! The service from every member of staff who are always so polite and friendly, as well as efficient, and the lodges themselves. It is clearly a family friendly set up, we cannot wait to come here with a few of us at some point in the summer, and are already sure there is space for the little ones, well enclosed and safe, with a good scope of further space for adults, both inside and outside. I loved the board showing everything that is coming for the year to suit everyone. The menu covers everyone, as does the atmosphere. This particular review covers the night when it wasnt so busy, just a couple of very happy groups, and it was a treat to hear them enjoying the piano and guitar from across the conservatory and just have that gorgeous laid back evening over drinks. When we did finally leave at closing, we took a bottle of wine from the bar back to the lodge, offered an ice bucket and glasses, and a nothing is too much trouble attitude. The Lodge itself was lovely. Yes, i could complain the milk for tea wasnt fresh from the cow, or the paintwork wasnt millimetre perfect, or that the light bulb wasnt 20 watts higher as an example of some of the very questionable reviews you may see..( we actually had a great time going through them and loved the responses even more!) The next morning we took a wander over to the Garden Centre next door, and had an amazing breakfast from the on site cafe to finish our break from the norm! From our experiences, and the reason we return again and again..its nothing short of just lovely so...do not base your visit on the bads! Thank you all, for the great time we had!

Nice welcome on arrival and pub part nice. Rooms are like little chalets behind main building. They are a little dated and carpet old. Tea and coffee making facilities in room. Walls are thin and could hear movement from next door. No breakfast facilities although is next door to a garden centre that was next door.

Nice quite area with pub nice meals and the accommodation was basic but comfortable and clean all that was needed.

Poor stay No bedding for bed settee. Carpet very stained around the radiator as if radiator had emptied onto it as some time. The walls of these units are paper thin so we had to listen to loud drunken men either side to us shouting and swearing etc etc until 2am. If you have children find somewhere else more suitable as you can hear every word said by neighbours