The Okeover Arms Reviews Summary

Staff Service

Pros:

• "Staff were friendly and we will certainly be returning!"
• "Service was friendly and fast, given that they were pretty busy even on a late season Thursday evening."
• "Staff were polite, did take a little while for them to warm to us though."
• "Excellent staff they go beyond there means to help you."
• "Very friendly and helpful landlady and bar staff."
• "Friendly staff and although they made an error with our order quickly and efficiently put it right."
• "Staff were so friendly and could not do enough for you."

Cons:

• "The two younger staff members both looked like they didn't want to be there."
• "No member of staff to be found as we went to check out."
• "Her first interaction was with somebody behind a bar that was completely rude ignored us and had completely no manners whatsoever."
• "Slightly let down by the service although it felt like they were trying their best."
• "Service was lacking from front of house staff."
• "Service was terrible, food below average."
• "It took 15 minutes for them to take our drinks order and another 10 to take our food order."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food to die for so quiet and just all round lovely."
• "The food was catered for all tastes which is locally sourced."
• "A special boards had some really good choices and my venison tagletelle was excellent."
• "Both were cooked to perfection."
• "Food was nice and the views of the surrounding hills are spectacular."
• "Beer and food prepared to a very good standard."
• "The meals were amazing and the environment very relaxed with the subdued lighting and pleasant background soul music."

Cons:

• "Not everyone wants festive menu after Christmas having had enough of turkey etc otherwise we would have eaten there each night."
• "The chef needs a few lessons in cooking or maybe get a chef who knows what he’s doing."
• "I ordered a steak one and it had the thinnest piece of steak I have ever seen, for £10.50 I expected a bit more! Was very dry."
• "Both of our meals the meat was not tender at all."
• "BLAND, BLAND, BLAND. Just had a Christmas Dinner, absolutely awful, vegetables so al dente I could not cut the cauliflower."
• "Unfortunately my wife's chicken burger was very soggy and not great."
• "I ordered small portion of fish and chips and found four fish bones in such a small portion."

Ambiance & Location

Pros:

• "Marvellous views from the back and front of the pub."
• "Super location with marvellous views from the bedroom window."
• "Fabulous pub in a fabulous countryside location."
• "Great location for walking with lovely paths direct from the door."
• "Set in the lovely D glish countryside with tolling hills and lots of sheep it really feels very quaint."
• "Stunning location with walks along the river dove to dovedale and Thorpe."
• "Lovely little pub hidden away in the hills."

Cons:

• "The only tiny irritant was the pub dog barking early each morning."
• "The door to get in is poorly lit and not very welcoming, or obvious, so much so that we walked past it initially."
• "Absolutely no festive atmosphere."
• "The surface of the beer garden is difficult to walk on especially with hands full of drinks."
• "Since removing the seating by the entrance cars are now parking right outside the entrance making it difficult to walk out."
• "Extremely poor. No thought was given to put warning signs on newly refurbished picnic benches outside."
• "Minor issue of the odd table thinking smoking right by a kids play area and where people were eating was acceptable, can't hold that against the pub though, just disappointment in the selfishness of humanity sometimes."

Accommodation & Amenities

Pros:

• "The whole stay was very reasonably priced, would definitely go back."
• "Thoroughly enjoyed our 2nd stay at this little gem in the Peak District."
• "Absolutely loving it here, comfortable clean room."
• "The room we were allocated was perfect. Bed was extremely comfortable, and really enjoyed the tea & coffee provided."
• "The room was modern and spotless, it was bliss waking up in a comfy four poster with sunlight streaming through the windows with a stunning view."
• "Our room was a spacious family room which was cosy with perfect service and amenities."
• "Rooms were of a good standard, overlooking the fields of sheep!"

Cons:

• "The rooms may lack a bit of modern refinement, but the convenient, quiet and dark location, comfortable bed and powerful shower in the en-suite adequately make up for any initial disappointment."
• "Whilst the room was absolutely fine the bathroom extractor fan wasn't working so it got a bit steamed up, there was no heated towel rail so the towels stayed damp, and there was no mirror over the sink so shaving was a little hazardous and getting a TV signal was a challenge."
• "The bed was far too soft for myself and I was unable to sleep and arose full of aches."
• "The shower was hot, too hot, and didn't respond to any attempt to cool it down."
• "Rooms ok- could have done with a reading light, less worn towels, and a new carpet on the stairs."
• "The exterior is shabby and the interior decor isn't much better."
• "It was also so cold we left our coats on throughout our visit."