The Tickled Trout Reviews Summary

Group and Event Hosting

Pros:

• "The team at the trout made everything run so smoothly for such a large group."
• "Mark was extremely efficient and welcoming to every guest."
• "They catered for our every needs from before our check in, until afterwards."
• "Managed to get tables together for a meal for 23 of us, at such short notice."

Cons:

• "Took over 40 minutes before our food order was taken."
• "We got sick of waiting and asked someone at the bar."

Rooms and Accommodation

Pros:

• "The room I had (Luke's Tree) was very comfortable with a large bed, huge vaulted ceilings and a well equipped, modern bathroom."
• "The room was spacious and beautifully decorated."
• "The bathroom was just as amazing with lovely touches."

Cons:

• "Only thing I could be really picky about is the doors in the accommodation could have something added to stop them from slamming/banging."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was great and even with a few extra guests last minute they handled everything smoothly."
• "Breakfast was no exception - probably the hottest, freshest hotel breakfast I've ever had."
• "We had a meal in the restaurant which tasted amazing."
• "The smoked tofu is absolutely fabulous."
• "Fantastic breakfast, really good quality food cooked perfectly."

Cons:

• "Food was OK, nothing more. Quite pricey we felt for what we got."
• "Fish and chips looked very dark and one diner said that it tasted burnt."
• "The main came, the kids pasta and meatballs had an awful smell and tasted like dirty water."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "All the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome."
• "The staff were friendly, professional and attentive."
• "Staff were very helpful and polite."
• "Polite, friendly and helpful staff."

Cons:

• "Seemed like they were short of staff."
• "Service from here on out was slow and disjointed."
• "The staff did not taste particularly fresh."

Atmosphere and Location

Pros:

• "Lovely country location with a nice selection of local beers and ciders."
• "Lovely little Inn with a great menu."
• "I love this cozy dog friendly pub."
• "Lovely big garden and nice inside."

Cons:

• "It's not in walking distance to home and a little difficult to get to via public transport."
• "Standing around seemingly unnoticed for 10 minutes, and a rather cold welcome."

Pet-Friendliness

Pros:

• "A note for dog lovers - Dogs are welcome at the hotel."

Cons:

Additional Amenities and Touches

Pros:

• "Coffee and teas available with delicious biscuits."
• "Towels provided were nicer than mine at home."
• "Impressive clean toilets which makes me feel I’m in safe hands here."

Cons:

Entertainment and Extras

Pros:

• "It was lovely to see people with their dogs being able to enjoy the afternoon/evening playing board games."

Cons:

• "The guitarist was good... the poor chap barely got a good bye or thanks from the bar staff as he left."

Price and Value

Pros:

Cons:

• "The only negative was the price of the drinks, it seemed a little expensive."

Cleanliness and Hygiene

Pros:

• "Spotlessly clean everywhere."
• "Clean room and facilities."

Cons:

• "Saw a waitress cleaning down the tables with a dirty rag which was a bit off-putting."