John Grenville Charingworth Manor

The food at the restaurant was delicious and beautifully presented. The establishment has a very traditional atmosphere, which may appeal more to an older crowd. It was quite busy on a Friday night, so it's recommended to make a reservation. The three-course dinner cost £55, with some dishes requiring an extra charge. The service was quick, with a 10% optional gratuity added to the bill. We had a package deal that included a three-course dinner, which we found to be a good deal for the price.

The John Greville Restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. I don't understand why some people have given it negative reviews. We almost canceled our reservation because of this but I'm so glad we didn't. Dan, the Restaurant Manager, does an excellent job of creating a relaxing atmosphere. The food presentation is top-notch. Who cares if the waiter hands you a plate intended for a man? Just relax and enjoy the experience.

My friends and I had afternoon tea in early July to celebrate a BIG birthday with a '0 ' in it. Although the afternoon tea itself was lovely we were left rather underwhelmed and disappointed by the total lack of customer service. The hotel is a beautiful old building with a stunning terrace giving amazing views over the countryside. Dissapointingly, we were shown to a small side room, with no view and already accommodated by 6 other people. We had to ask to order, find someone to provide more jam, and again for more tea. To pay, we were sent to the bar, which was unattended, so we waited, then again had to ask, waited again and finally someone turned up. Such a shame, we wouldn 't go back.

Both the food and wine were superb. Service was also excellent despite an almost full restaurant. A thoughtful menu observing the season and making the most of some delicious local produce.

We enjoyed a three course dinner in the beautiful and historic restaurant. Sweet potato soup was a tasty starter with fresh warm rolls. Braised feather of beef exceptional main. Sticky toffee pudding was a disappointment to finish. We'd expect to pay for the venue but £171 for two was pricy and the food wasn't quite special enough for that price point.