""Charming venue in a lovely village in Northamptonshire, right on the edge of Rutland. The term 'Sondes' refers to an instrument that automatically sends data from hard-to-reach places such as underground or underwater—I had to look that up! The pub is dog-friendly in the bar area, which is a great touch. The carvery is absolutely delightful, with everything made from scratch. It's truly one of the best I've ever had. They also offer fantastic afternoon teas, delicious starters, and incredible desserts. It's such a beautiful spot to enjoy delicious food.
Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. It was disappointing—staff seemed inattentive and not particularly engaged. However, the place was quite crowded, and they did a commendable job of keeping everyone happy, so credit goes to the staff. It seems there could be improvements in management or training, but I mention this kindly.
Parking is available at the rear of the venue; just look for the entrance on the left before the pub as you head downhill. There is disabled parking at the back too, though there is a slope to consider. The restrooms are clean. Rockingham Castle is just up the hill, another beautiful site to explore with dog-friendly gardens.
#WalkswithBuddy #BuddyFriendlyPubs""
