Roast Loin Of Pork
The Oak Tree Inn

The Oak Tree Inn

The Oak Tree Inn Raskelf Road Helperby, Yorkshire YO61 2PH, Hambleton, United Kingdom

Bars • Beer • Wine • Steak


"We arrived here for a 2 night stay for a wedding (Fri sat night). PROS: Lynsey the manageress she 100% makes it so fabulous. Lovely, welcoming, looked after us brilliantly. Due to some staff shortages, she was doing what seemed like 10 jobs at once! We ate on one of the nights food was delicious! Great service tasty food. Breakfast was also spot on set us up brilliantly for the day ahead on the Saturday! The Willow room which we stayed in was fab ideal size, lovely cosy too! The whole 2 night stay was extremely reasonably priced the place itself has a great feel about it like a big cosy house! CONS: If you like total darkness, take an eye mask for sleeping as the rooms can get really bright from the early hours. Also, depending on the room, it’s on quite a busy road so can be quite nosy it would be worth having earplugs if you like a quiet surrounding. Due to staffing, the bar doesn’t stay open that late, so be mindful of this, they will however put drinks in your room if you can’t make it back in time for the bar closing. Taxis there are no local taxis, so arranging transport to the wedding we were attending was a nightmare which we didn’t account for! Luckily after 6 different phone calls, we managed to get sorted. The only gripe I had was the confusion over the bill if you decide to charge things to your room, the bills aren’t itemised so it’s difficult to keep track of what has been charged. There was some confusion on checkout over what we should shouldn’t have been charged for, so definitely choose to pay for any extras outright to avoid any confusion or uncertainty before check out. Other than that, it was one of the nicest, most personal stays we’ve had out in a long long time. This was mainly down to the Manageress Lynsey who is fabulous at her job really does make it feel like home makes you feel super welcomed relaxed. Thank you lynsey for really making a stay a one to remember."

Horton Grange Country House

Horton Grange Country House

Berwick Hill Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE13 6BU, United Kingdom

Pubs • Beer • Wine • English


"Visited Horton Grange several times now over the past few times for dinner and have always found the food to be excellent and the service very good. However, visited for the first time on a Monday and whilst the food was as good as ever, the service was not up to the usual standard. On this occasion my wife and I took a guest with us as we recommended this was a very good local restaurant. On arrival, it didn't seem as though we were expected. Asked if we wanted to go straight to the table or in to the bar for a drink. We opted for the bar as we always do. Took between and minutes before we were offered a drink and only after I asked. Having got the drinks and having waited between and minutes, I had to ask for the menu. I was then asked if I required the dinner or bar menu even though my booking was for dinner. The food was as delicious as ever and all three courses were served in a timely manner. After the final course, it seemed the waitress had disappeared. We were not asked if we required coffee so eventually we decided to leave. Having waited in reception for someone to attend to us so that I could pay, I wandered through into the kitchen to see if there was any member of staff there but found no one. Eventually, some one came down stairs on her mobile phone and asked me to wait whilst she wandered off, presumably to finish her call. I could have easily wandered off without paying! In all, we spent around hours at the hotel, of which about minutes was taken up waiting to be attended to for various reasons. Suffice it to say, we will not be hurrying back and certainly not on a Monday evening."

The Bunk Inn

The Bunk Inn

Curridge Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9DS, RG18 9EQ, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Cakes • British


"Stopped coming here a year ago because of many issues, but reluctantly retuned early June to find the place had transformed back to what i remembered from years gone. Warm and welcoming with a lovely atmosphere. Everything was a plus the staff were so friendly one Emily in particular. We as a family thought new owners had taken over. As the management seemed different and to be fair the food was amazing. and despite the cost this was a treat that was truly worth it. We all couldn't wait to return. However fast forward a few months we all returned as a group to be so disappointed in the whole experience. The atmosphere we loved seemed to have disappeared and the feeling of warmth had gone. service was average but the food was so below par. we decided to ask why this had happened but was met by rudeness on a great scale by a young man claiming to be the assistant. Who claimed no one else had complained so what was the problem. No apology at all. We were goin to ask for a full refund but my wife decided to leave as she was too upset. The Manager came out as we left. too late if me and my whole party were concerned. I'm sure he was the Chef before, Perhaps he should return to the kitchen. This has always been considered a treat at the bunk what with the cost of living crisis. But myself and my friends will now spend our money somewhere else where you can get real value for money where people know what customer service and standards really are and your given that feeling that you would love to return. Here none of us will return and hope this review and experience may help others when thinking of treating themselves or using those extra pennies that are precious. Have no idea what is goin on here what a disaster. We all felt Cheated."