The Old Lodge

The service and food was much as I would expect of a gastro, but spoilt but dogs being in the restaurant. I don’t wish to hear barking or smell wet dog while I eat. There is a bar area with tables. Dogs have no place in a restaurant. Main dining area a bit of a din on a busy Sunday due to all hard surfaces and no sound absorbing measures and that’s before dogs start barking. Don’t book if you are hard of hearing. My dad could not hear a thing. In future I will be going to one of the many other great gastro in the area.

A lovely remote inn in a picturesque area. Staff were extreamly welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. With complimentary bottles of water and plenty of tea and coffee. Would deffinatly stay again.

Mostly fine. Staff very polite and helpful. Food good. Room clean and on tap tea was welcome! A couple of gripes: Low water pressure to bathroom sink - alslthough shower was fine. More importantly there was a distinct lack of light on path from car park to hotel entrance and at he door entrance, I needed my phone light to see the combination numbers on the door entry system.

Just come back from a 3 nights stay. The negatives were the poor quality sleep on all 3 nights. The mattress was extremely thin and the bed made an awful creaking sound whenever one of us moved. The first night I found a stain on the bed sheet. The bathroom definitely needs an upgrade - water spilling out over the shower tray and onto the floor, extractor fan not working. We did report this to a staff member who was extremely apologetic and said he would look into it. Positives: the food was absolutely lovely. Unfortunately we went down for dinner on the Sunday and they had run out of quite a few items so we left and found another place. We went back for dinner the following night and I can’t fault any of it- it was one of the best meals we’ve eaten. Breakfast was amazing and extremely filling. The staff were all so friendly and Oliver, was such a lovely man and made sure we were happy. Because of the issues with the room and dinner on Sunday, Oliver gave our mains on the house which was very kind of him - we weren’t looking for a freebie but this was very gracious of him. The staff were exceptional and we would go back again….if the beds are replaced.

overnight stay overnight stay - unusual location on remote common but bustling restaurant / pub. staff very friendly and great breakfast - my only gripe is property needs some TLC - room was in poor condition and with a little work this could be a 9 out of 10

Thank you to Oliver and all the staff for arranging a retirement cream tea for Thomas Keble. It was absolutely delicious, first class in every respect and we will certainly be coming again. Annie and the team of Learning Support. It was a lovely relaxing time for a very special lady.