Gupshill Manor

I came here for a meal with a group and I’m sorry to say was left wishing I’d not come at all. The place is dark and uninviting. We were not spending a small sum per head either. We ordered drinks but at some point during the evening the waitress had forgotten what we had ordered and asked us to remember. One of my party had special dietary needs and she ordered the potato skins only to have them bundled away from her by the waiter “ No you can’t have those sorry” They brought her a small bowl of olives instead. My steak was tough, the chips over large and rather undercooked. My kedgeree was disgusting. A plate of tepid rice with shop bought curry sauce dribbled over it with cold haddock on top. I was nonplussed. I make kedgeree quite often and it does not look like this. The chef needs to go back to college. The crowning moment of disgust was when the waiter was bringing the cheese and biscuits to my long suffering co diner. He was saying he thought they were gluten free but was gesticulating while holding her plate. The biscuits shot out over the table and broke. He responded by picking up the broken pieces and shoving them back on the plate before handing it to her. We were incredulous! I suppose it might be nice to sit in the garden for a quick drink before going somewhere nicer. The toilet smelt of urine and the flush did not work. Not worth the money we spent and it was a fee hours we will never get back .

Newly moved to the area so went over. The whole vibe is relaxed, calm and slow which was amazing after unpacking all day. Couches to sink into lit by candle light. The waitress we had (Hanna? I believe) was just lovely and was really kind when I seemed to know nothing of the establishment. Loads on the menu for my partner who is gluten and lactose free which is just the best thing. Technically this is now our local and I suspect we'll be round fairly often.