The Anchor Inn

Stayed a Friday night in the 'Castles' room, king size, comfortable bed with feather duvet and pillows, powerful shower. Great homemade pies for dinner, 14 to choose from. Watched the sunrise from the room. Free parking on site. Friendly staff and would return.

We visited here as a family group of six. On the approach, disabled access was very good. Someone saw us come in and asked where we would like to sit, we chose a large table near the door and before we had even sat, the older lady was asking us what drinks we wanted. She was very surly and impatient. We asked about drinks and were told ‘on the back of the menu’, while she stood and waited, seemingly irritated. After the drinks arrived my husband asked for a straw so he could stir his OJ and sofa which clearly hadn’t been mixed. It took five minutes for her come back. The menu is superb. A really advanced collection of dishes, with pies being the speciality. Huge amounts of different flavours and very comprehensive. Lots to choose from for everyone. We ordered and food took around 20 minutes which we felt was very good, as it was freshly cooked. The soufflé didn’t come with any salad or bread, but tasted lovely. The lasagne was nice but the pasta overcooked and too much cheese. The seabass, cheese steak and prawns were fabulous, beautifully presented and large portions. The chips are home cooked and excellent, and the potato skins were great too. We weren’t asking if we wanted anymore drinks, no check back to see how the food was, the whole customer service was appalling. The gentleman behind the bar had a peculiar collection of clothing on, and there didn’t seem to be a smart dress code at all. We had to ask for dessert menus, and for drinks, which again was disappointing. Such a mixed bag here. The building is gorgeous, toilets are lovely and everything is nice and clean and fresh. The menu and food are great - some things could be better but overall a lovely meal. The service completely lets them down. Management really need to focus on training and going the extra mile. There is no warmth and nothing genuine about the interactions with customers at all. As someone who works in a similar size and style of pub, I’d be mortified to serve customers in this way. Really disappointed.

Beautiful set in the middle of the countryside, food service and quality of the food poor. On arrival we were seated and offered drinks, once food was ordered there was a very long wait which was understandable as it was busy. 2 drinks later each the food arrived. My partner ordered surf and turf, the steak was poor for 28.50 no taste and small! the prawns for an additional 4.50 he got 3 in a small gravy pot. The chips were burnt which he couldn't eat! I had the stroganoff and was edible but nothing special. No one came to ask if the food was ok. asked for the bill and no one came so went to the bar to pay, my partner said when asked if all was ok he said the chips were disintegrated to the reply “yes the chips here are amazing” ! They most definitely were not! our overall experience service and food needs improvement. Shame as such a beautiful place to visit nearly £70 For just a main course and couple of drinks definitely over priced for what we got

Visited yesterday with the Hubby for lunch, he got the corned beef and potato pie with mashed potato and mushy peas, he said it tasted fab and the filling of the pie was full to the top. I ordered the pulled beef and peppercorn sauce pie with homemade chips and mushy peas and a gravy boat. The pie again was packed with filling but unfortunately I could only eat a quarter of it as the pie had too much pepper in the sauce .

In need of a complete overhaul. Prices have rocketed here. Steak sandwich with a few frozen £16! Hardly any meat in it. Staff sit around on their phones, owners can’t be bothered. In need of a good clean, especially the toilets. Won’t return. Won’t go back.

Overall a great experience. Staff were lovely. Food and drinks were amazing. Evening meal had great choice and was amazing quality and plenty of it. Breakfast was equally great. Lovely comfy bed and amazing countryside views and quality furniture. The room had no robes as advertised, bathroom could do with a deep clean and pillows were very flat. Could also do with curtains to block the light as the shutters weren’t a great fit and a fan for the hot weather. Would still certainly return, great relaxing break.