Green Lodge Hotel Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The house board was fantastic comprising of home made pork crackling, Korean bbq wings, pigs in blankets, chorizo fritters and pork pies."
• "The food was exceptional. Everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented."
• "Probably one of the nicest pub meals I've ever eaten!"
• "The food was quite honestly amazing- everything cooked to perfection and served beautifully."
• "Food was of a really good standard, very good value for money."
• "The food was lovely and the portions were good, both for the evening meal and breakfast."
• "The dishes were not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients truly shone through in every bite."

Cons:

• "Commercial tomato sauce used on the hunters chicken."
• "The hunters chicken was dry and partly burnt, with the salad looking like it had spent a half hour under the hot lamp (sad and wilted)."
• "The two for one offer is normally good value but the meatballs off the special menu we're a very small portion."
• "The veg was very overcooked, whole multi coloured carrots which were floppy and slimy."
• "I asked for pink pink on my roast, I was served day old very overcooked beef."
• "Bread for pate was burnt, burgers were dry, no sauce, pickles or tomatoes, just a piece lettuce end and the buns for mine and my wife's burgers were burnt too."
• "Beef bourginon was a solid chewy single piece of beef with a huge carrot just cut lengthwise and same with a parsnip."

Service

Pros:

• "Bar staff were very pleasant and attentive."
• "Tom was as courteous and lovely as always, our orders were taken and food came out in good time."
• "Service was good."
• "Staff always attentive, friendly and the service is quick, always has a homely feel."
• "Staff courteous, friendly and approachable and quick to help."
• "Service and staff excellent the smiling staff could not do enough for our table of 12."
• "The staff were warm, friendly and efficient."

Cons:

• "The food was lovely but service was very slow."
• "Very slow service."
• "You can ask for the bill and it never comes."
• "1 hour and 5 minutes from ordering to receiving the meal, very slow, ok it was busy but staff accordingly!"
• "Service can be a little slow and we had to go look for a waitress to take our order."
• "Service however sometimes can be a bit slow."
• "Service was terrible and no one seemed to be on the ball."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "We sat outside in the well established flowering beer garden it had plenty of tables lots with parasols all in all a very enjoyable visit."
• "Really nice atmosphere, cosy and welcoming."
• "We sat outside in the beer garden which was spacious and welcoming."
• "The outdoor area was a true oasis – beautifully landscaped, lush greenery, and a tranquil atmosphere that transported me to a serene escape."
• "The place had a great atmosphere."
• "Friendly, cosy pub with rooms."
• "Relaxed atmosphere lovely staff."

Cons:

• "The restaurant food was good but the atmosphere was spoiled by a group of moms with loud kids running all over the place."
• "Other customers were also complaining, and the table next to us had a drunk man sat by himself asleep, who could barely walk."
• "It can get very busy, otherwise a pleasant ambience."
• "Not good for disabled; lots of steps."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Prices are reasonable and good value for money."
• "Good deals."
• "Meals are a bargain 2-4-1 so you can have a decent meal without breaking the bank."
• "Extremely good value for money."
• "Food was perfectly ok, with a 2 for 1 offer on all main courses-excellent value!"
• "The week rate is exceptionally good value for a room these days."
• "Great value for money as 'two for one' on main meals. Service is sometimes hit and miss depending on how busy it is, but always friendly and helpful even if there is a little delay."

Cons:

• "The drinks are fairly expensive by local standards."
• "Drinks a bit pricey but same as other pubs."
• "Being a chain don't you think you're being unfair charging extortionate prices like that?"
• "Why the Green Lodge feels justified in charging 50% more for the identical drink served in a comparable setting to its competitor 500 yards away is beyond me."
• "Not much to choose from and too pricey."
• "I was then told it was over £11 which I think is way too expensive."
• "I thought it was a bit expensive for what you get."

Accommodation

Pros:

• "Room clean although had a strange smell damp/sweat."
• "The rooms were also great however if you were unfortunate enough to be in a room near the fire exit it didn't close properly so then kept banging in the wind."
• "The bedroom was well equipped and comfortable, and (recently redecorated) was clean and welcoming."
• "Comfortable bed and good night's sleep."
• "Great place, very comfortable and clean spacious rooms."
• "The room is just right and the food is onsite and the atmosphere is lovely."
• "Clean; warm, plenty of hot water, clean plentiful towels; good breakfast, helpful staff, great parking."

Cons:

• "Not 5 stars as tiny bathroom and shower, almost claustrophobic and breakfast only adequate."
• "The room I stayed in for two nights had what sounded like a rat scratching behind the outer wall at bedtime."
• "The rooms can get quite warm on sunny days, but there are fans provided."
• "The shower was broken and couldn't shower without holding it when it was attached to the wall, just sprayed at the wall."
• "All 6 rooms above pub so a bit of noise until 11 as you'd expect."
• "It was confusing trying to find the check-in which was actually in the restaurant. Clumsy. Too many steps to my room through narrow hallways."