Corn Mill Lodge Hotel

I would use this hotel again for work in the area. The restaurant food and service were decent and fairly priced, and I could adjust the heating myself, which was nice. The desk and chair were comfortable for working, and the staff were welcoming. My top-floor room was spacious, with one of the best hotel beds and pillows I've had. The shower had good pressure, but the water temperature varied a lot. I think the room was near a water tank or another part of the heating or water system, as it made a lot of noise at different times, including short spells very early in the morning. Parking is tight if you have a larger car.

Corn-Mill Lodge saved the day, and I can highly recommend it. The rooms seem to have had investment and were already up to a good standard. I'd stayed there the night before and was very pleased with the place, including the helpful booking service. After that stay, I had the start of a terrible migraine and didn't feel safe to drive the long distance ahead. I called to ask if I could check back in, and they found room for me. Jayne got a room ready as soon as possible so I could get to sleep safely. Such a huge help. It's a lovely hotel, and I'll stay again and recommend it.

We booked a Sunday carvery at The Corn Mill for eight family members and weren't disappointed. There was a great choice of meats and vegetables, and the food was delicious, the best in the area. The staff were attentive. We'll be back.

I stopped for a random lunch after passing this place so often. It's just off a roundabout, so watch for the turn, and there's plenty of parking. The building looks old, perhaps simply because it is, and the restaurant could do with an update, though it's okay. The staff were kind and polite. The open kitchen didn't suit me because customers can hear the staff and they can't really relax or joke together. I haven't stayed in the rooms, so I can't rate them. The food was disappointing. My tea tasted cheap. I asked for some ingredients to be left out of my salad, but was told it comes as it is. They count salad as a main course and serve it on a main plate, which seems to be how they price it. My meal was far too salty, and most of the vegetables seemed reheated. The cauliflower was the only one that seemed nicely steamed. I had to leave some food because of the salt. My husband's pie had ham and turkey together, which might have been a bad combination, and the ham tasted sour and off. I saw the kitchen staff taking ready-made items from pots and warming them, rather than cooking much. I didn't see steam coming from pots on the cooker, while the gravy and soup were in jugs covered with cling film. From my kitchen experience, the vegetable soup didn't seem freshly made in a pot and may have been microwaved or otherwise reheated. It didn't taste good. The food arrived within 10-15 minutes, which also made me think it wasn't fresh. With so much food being served, the kitchen staff then seemed to have nothing to do but stand around talking. Even the potatoes tasted canned and unseasoned. At one point, I saw a cook scratch his face while peeling vegetables, then keep peeling. The staff were nice overall, and the kitchen staff seemed okay, but I wouldn't eat there again. Most of the diners seemed elderly; maybe that's why the food was so salty, or perhaps it's done to make reheated food taste better. The outside advertises meals for about £8.25, but starters on the menu are around £6, and pizzas and desserts around £6-8. Drinks are extra, so keep that in mind. The staff were great, but the food let us down.