Waverley
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BEST WESTERN Frenham Pond Hotel, GU10 2QD, Waverley, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Coffee • European


"after the decision to book a little late christmas away, we had little choice at events and booked a garden space in the frensham ponds hotel. I then read the reviews and asked myself what we had agreed for. at the arrival we were greeted by friendly staff and directed to our garden space, which contained itself and which was overlooked and accessible from the outside. the room was comfortable and in excellent decorative order with some beautiful hauch, a good shower in a modern shower room and a very convenient support, but not hard, bed. the main part of the hotel was again in excellent order with an Indian thema that was not exaggerated. we slept very well and the garden room was quiet and private. since this was the Christmas package, all the meals were included. holy evening was a pre ordered meal and was well presented, hot and tasty laid with a singer for entertainment. the next morning we were presented with the usual selection of continental or English breakfast. we chose the latter thing I have to say was simply the best buffet full of English I ever had. everything was hot and tasty and even though it was kept warm, was just as it was cooked to order 10/10 there were other choices of fruit and pasture as well as the usual juices, toast, tee and coffee. Danish baked varieties were provided and were also excellent. the Christmas dinner was also expected with well cooked turkey and vegetables. boxing day roasting was even better with beautiful roasts and made to house searettich sauce, which had exactly the right amount of heat. Christmas day and boxing day evening had a buffet with a selection of dressing all up to the same high standard. an excellent singer ensured the entertainment for boxing day evening. in the run of time most staff were professional, friendly and attentive, without being overlaid. the bar area was pleasant with a log fire and an atmosphere of relaxed, unobstructed comfort was everywhere. everywhere was spotlessly cleaned, colorful and in good order with different seating areas for guests. reception staff was friendly and helpful with local knowledge and suggestions to visit. Overall, I can't think of much what could be improved, apart from perhaps making the dining room a little more cozy (difficult with a multifunctional room under the circumstances) and a small plant that had become loose on the way to the garden rooms. whatever humans seem to be having a bad review, has been fully addressed by our own view."

Old Kiln Cafe

Old Kiln Cafe

Rural Life Centre, Waverley, United Kingdom, GU10 2DL

Cafe • Cafés • Lunch • Brunch


"Visited while at the attached Rural Life Centre, but you can come in without paying for that.It's cosy in a dated sort of way inside, which is perhaps the plan, to tie in with the Centre!My children and I visited at lunchtime and it took an absolute age to be served, not because the staff weren't working flat out, as they were, but just because it seems like a popular place and there were plenty of customers. Queuing was also made tricky as the queue goes right by the tables, so probably not that great for people eating in the inside area either. Once we got to the front all was easy to do and the order efficiently taken.We headed to an outside table there are lots out there so this is a better option if weather permits. It then seemed to take ages for our food to be delivered to our table, but they do make everything to order so this was understandable. My children had the children's lunchboxes and I had a veggie burger all went down well! My advice to anyone visiting with children is that if you have more than one adult in the group, send one person in to wait and put in the order, while the rest head off into the grounds, and then fetch them when the food arrives!However, despite the length of time it all took the staff were friendly and efficient and our food good. There is a great range of options on the menu and people around me were tucking into all sorts of tasty dishes!"

Leathern Bottle Public House

Leathern Bottle Public House

Meadrow, Waverley, United Kingdom

Soup • Fish • Meat • Wine


"Arrived in Godalming seriously jetlagged and just wanting a quick inexpensive meal before heading to bed. Our landlord suggested we walk the 50 metre to the Leathern Bottle as he said other customers had been very pleased with it. We arrived early up there for dinner, and were able to sit quietly enjoying the old world atmosphere and the friendly banter between the local regulars whilst reading today's papers also supplied) and drinking a cider. We ordered early, and within 10 minutes of the kitchen opening, our food was on the table: the best homemade tomato soup we've had in ages. Having missed lunch and used to much smaller plate sizes, we had ordered a mains as well and a shared dessert, and the servings were so generous, we literally staggered out afterwards: but wouldn't have missed a bite! Our host is also the cook, and is clearly a man who takes pride in his work. The generously large beef and ale pie was made from scratch best shortcrust pastry I've had since my mothers) and the vegetables simple but plentiful and perfectly cooked.. as were the chips with my gammon. The small side salad with the gammon was again simple but fresh. Spotted dick dessert was steaming hot, light and fluffy and again, generous with custard, which my elderly Dad just loved. And all great prices, too. If you like inexpensive home- cooked food in a friendly cosy atmosphere, the Leathern Bottle is not to be missed."