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The George At Alstonefield

➤ 1 Church Lane, Alstonefield, United Kingdom, DE6 2FX

Menu • Vegan • Cakes • British • Vegetarian

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"eating was amaing, I'd say I played 1 michael. we came last year and this year was better than last. the beginning of the day was my favorite, although it was hard to choose"

Biggin Hall

➤ Biggin-by-Hartington I-SK17 0DH, United Kingdom

Menu • Cakes • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian

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"From a family recommendation we came to Biggin Hall frazzled and disappointed our foreign holiday couldn’t be this year. From the first phone call with the wonderful Lizzie and Georgia made our stay perfect. Due to unforeseen vehicular issues I was stranded and they made my extra night with them stress free. From the cleanliness of the rooms to the immaculate attention to detail our visit was wonderful. The food was sublime and I highly recommend Jonty’s duck wine. Thank you Andy and all the staff we’ve found a gem xx"

Charles Cotton

➤ Market Place, Hartington I-SK17 0AL, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Cakes • British • Breakfast

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"Our room faced the front of the hotel, and while the village was quiet with only two pubs and a small corner store, it seemed to be a shortcut for heavy vehicles speeding downhill at night, with headlights constantly illuminating our room. We also found out that the hotel closes in the evening if it's not busy, and the front door may be locked as early as 10 PM, requiring a code for re-entry. The internet service was poor; even standing just outside the front door, I had no reception and couldn't call the emergency numbers posted there. It appears that the quality of the rooms varies significantly, with some having been upgraded while others are less desirable, including our own. When we questioned our bill because we didn't think the room was worth £140, we were told that since we had booked through Charming Escapes, we should take it up with them, as the hotel receives only a fraction of what we paid. This made us feel like second-class guests, especially since it seemed we were stuck in a low-quality room. The standard rate for a double room is £90, and if I were to rate our experience like on the TV show "Four in a Bed," I would say £50 a night would have been generous. Previous reviews also mentioned an issue with the door handle and the ability to lock the room, which had not been fixed. If you’re just looking for a place to dry off your hiking boots, this hotel might suffice, but I wouldn't recommend staying here again. It has a lot of potential, and thankfully, we had a wonderful evening at The Devonshire Arms just across the street—it felt like a whole different experience. It seems the staff at Charles Cotton have simply given up."

The Tea Junction

➤ Hulme End, Staffordshire Moorlands, United Kingdom, SK17 0EX

Menu • Cafe • Soup • British • Breakfast

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"My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. I ordered a cream tea with scones and cream, but it did not meet my expectations. The scones were flat and overly sweet, almost like eating sugary flour. The cream provided was not real cream, but a cheap whipped substitute. While the atmosphere and service were pleasant, the quality of the food left much to be desired. I left feeling unsatisfied and wishing for a refund."

Hulme End Tea Junction

➤ Hulme End, Fawfieldhead, United Kingdom, SK17 0EX

Menu • Tea • Soup • Coffee • British

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"I received a recommendation from a shopkeeper in Hartington that instead of paying for parking at the NP carpark, I could enjoy tea and cakes at the tearoom and park for free. Sure enough, there was a sign that said "spend a penny with me and park for free"! I bought a takeaway cup of tea for my thermos and headed off along the Manifold Trail, knowing I was welcome to park for as long as I liked. After three hours of walking, I treated myself to a delicious slice of Banana and Pistachio cake and a hot chocolate (from a machine, but still good). There was also a small gift shop with postcards and local crafts to browse through. The service was friendly, and I found it to be a great deal to be able to park for free in exchange for a drink and snack that I would have bought anyway. Note: Parking is free with purchase from the tearoom."