Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom

Chosen predominantly on its location, not too far away from my cousin with whom we were to have lunch the following day. Arriving after a pig of a drive up from Dorset, it was very pleasant to find the building in general, and our room, Little Owl, in particular and the staff were all delightful. The room was clean and comfortable and it was a bonus to find that there was a voucher in the room for a complimentary drink in the bar; which after our drive was very welcome and sorely needed! We hadn't intended to have anything to eat but fancied something with our drinks and can recommend their pigs in blankets and olives. Wish we had had a second night.

The first disappointing meal I have ever had here. Starters of haddock goujons and pork cheeks were good, with wonderful crackling. Two of us ordered Sunday roast beef. That was mostly lovely with the beef nicely pink. The other two had no starter so were looking forward to their turkey roast - and it was hugely disappointing. Firstly, we were expecting a bit of tender turkey breast and leg meat with a portion of stuffing, it being close to Christmas. Instead we got what looked like preformed turkey shapes wrapped around a tiny amount of stuffing which we couldn't taste. It was fairly tough too. The potatoes were hard, on the outside and inside, and that was the same for all of us. The veg were pretty much ok, though a hard sprout is not to everyone's taste. We love coming here, but I'm sorry to say I wouldn't recommend the turkey roast as it's currently being presented.

Absolutely perfect place for a classy night out! Delicious food and wonderful service. Also a charity so great to support, but you would never guess that because the service is exceptional. If you can, book a window table so you can look at the hills as you eat.