Wheatsheaf Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The scallops were perfectly cooked, the bacon with them superbly crispy."
• "We visited the wheatsheaf on a Sunday and had a delicious Sunday roast."
• "I had steak and hubby had the wheatsheaf burger and it was gorgeous."
• "Really *really* nice steak here, perfectly cooked to preference!"
• "The Wheatsheaf fillet steak is hands down one of our favourites! Cooked perfectly both times."
• "The food is out of this world, well worth a visit."
• "The food was delicious, both had steak fillet and ribeye and they were cooked to perfection."

Cons:

• "Some of the food isn't great."
• "The burger was cooked to very well done and wasn't great."
• "The breakfast was bad, especially the pancakes which had what could only be described as a 'dribble' of honey and were very bland."
• "The meal was awful, steak (which was very expensive) was average at best."
• "The fish batter was over cooked and swimming in fat."
• "Food wasn't as good as I expected it to be, beef cheeks were lukewarm and had a strange hard to eat texture."
• "Meat over cooked & fell apart, vegetables under cooked."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff and atmosphere are top. Would definitely recommend."
• "The staff were very friendly and helpful."
• "Lovely interior and friendly staff."
• "Staff encountered were all very attentive and professional."
• "The staff were super friendly and helpful through our whole stay."
• "Service was good and pleasant atmosphere."
• "The staff are just the best! We always feel welcome."

Cons:

• "Having asked politely for a China cup and saucer to go with my pot of tea. The waitress was definitely not happy."
• "Staff seemed not to care less."
• "Service is really slow."
• "Staff attentive on arrival then forget you're there."
• "Service was polite but lacked a certain something!"
• "Service was slow."
• "Service was very poor. Had to ask for menus."

Room Comfort and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "A comfy bed made for a good night's sleep."
• "The bathroom was very spacious and luxurious."
• "Very well equipped room and super clean."
• "Our room was first rate."
• "The room was clean and the shower worked well."
• "Perfect bedroom and the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in."
• "The room we stayed in was absolutely beautiful."

Cons:

• "Disappointed no bottled water, and no milk or milk powder so I couldn’t enjoy my tea or coffee machine."
• "The room was dirty with a lot of loose hair around when we first arrived."
• "Very cramped room."
• "The water pressure was a bit low too."
• "The room was overbooked on arrival and we were given a room which was not what we paid for."
• "Tables being close together meant maneuvering with a pram was tricky."
• "Fire alarm went off at 03.30 guests were left to guess what to do."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Drinks are reasonably priced too."
• "Great service and a good price."
• "Superb value for money with the added bonus of delicious food and great service."
• "Excellent service, excellent food at a very reasonable price."
• "Food was good quality and it was reasonably priced."
• "Excellent food at a very reasonable price."
• "Great value."

Cons:

• "A little expensive."
• "The food is over priced for what it is."
• "I felt it was a little over priced for the quality of the food."
• "Probably a little overpriced at £14 a portion."
• "Very overpriced small portions served luke warm."
• "Would be 5 stars if it wasn't so expensive!"
• "I did think some of the items were a bit pricey, £17 for a chicken burger!"

Ambiance and Facilities

Pros:

• "Immediately upon entering there was a really pleasant atmosphere."
• "Covid conscious with hand sanitiser everywhere and screen dividers between tables."
• "Nicely refurbished bar area with a Cervine theme."
• "The service and ambiance is fantastic."
• "The courtyard/garden area that we ate in was beautiful."
• "Beautiful place, great atmosphere."
• "Lovely atmosphere and interior decor."

Cons:

• "It felt like the staying guests were low down in who is priority when it comes to customers."
• "Lousy Menu."
• "The place generally lacked atmosphere."
• "Just an odd vibe."
• "Insufficient parking spaces for the size of the place."
• "Parking was limited and tight being on the high street."
• "Parking is limited."