Mill End - Reviews

We spent four nights at this hotel/restaurant and the main criticism was the limited dinner menu . The pork dish was good but you had to pay extra for vegetable... read more We spent four nights at this hotel/restaurant and the main criticism was the limited dinner menu . The pork dish was good but you had to pay extra for vegetables and at one meal the new potatoes definitely tasted re-heated. I am sure this restaurant was fine for a one off meal but not for a stay of over two days. Sauces on the food were too plentiful and strong. Puddings were fine as were the breakfasts. I am not sure how a vegetarian would have coped as the options were even more limited. Beds were lovely and comfy in great surroundings and the staff were excellent but a few extra options in plainer food would have made this place somewhere we would come back to.

My partner and I dined at this restaurant twice during our weekend getaway. While we enjoyed our stay at the hotel, we found the food to be a bit underwhelming.... read more My partner and I dined at this restaurant twice during our weekend getaway. While we enjoyed our stay at the hotel, we found the food to be a bit underwhelming. The staff were fantastic, but the wild mushroom gnocchi was extremely salty and almost inedible. We understand that seasoning is subjective, but it seemed like someone had made a mistake or hadn't tasted it before serving. We mentioned this to the wait staff, but didn't receive any follow-up. The fish and chicken dishes were decent, but nothing exceptional. It would have been nice to have another vegetarian or vegan option on the menu. On the bright side, the dark chocolate delice dessert was the highlight of our meals. Overall, it was an okay experience as part of our weekend stay, but if we had visited solely for the food on a special occasion, it would have been disappointing.

My family and I visited this restaurant for a family member's birthday celebration. Overall, I was pleased with our experience. The staff were friendly and acco... read more My family and I visited this restaurant for a family member's birthday celebration. Overall, I was pleased with our experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the Cream Tea was delicious, with plenty of clotted cream and jam for everyone. However, I encountered an issue when I needed to change my son. I was informed that the only changing table was located in the women's restroom, which made me feel unwelcome as a father. Although the staff were kind and made sure the restroom was empty before I went in, this experience would deter us from returning in the future.

Grand Tea (GT a travesty: our setting not nice, an alcove off a passage, 2 adjacent small round tables, no table clothes etc. A lady (proprietor? Waiter brought... read more Grand Tea (GT a travesty: our setting not nice, an alcove off a passage, 2 adjacent small round tables, no table clothes etc. A lady (proprietor? Waiter brought our GT I’m bemused disappointed, here’s why (NB: sizes are my estimates : sandwiches 1 each x 4 fillings bread drying out/sparse fillings/bland. Duck parfait 1 each size £2 coin strong/bitter foul. Prawn 1 each crispy/tangy nice. Parmesan wheels 1 each tiny/dull. Macaroon 1 each lovely. Fruit pastilles 1 each small disc bland jelly. Goats cheese 1 pot 50g between us – tasty.Carrot cake 1 slice Mousse 1 slice 3” x 1” Why 1 slice of each? Asked lady if a mistake, she turned sharply snapped “they are to share!” Really? At £20 a pop each we get 1” x 1” carrot cake mousse, say no more! Scones 1 each good but why all the icing sugar? Jam nice Clotted cream plenty, lacked flavour. Milk 100ml per pot of tea, not enough, asked 3 times for more, ugh! The menu items online in house for a Mill End GT cost £19.95 per person, we booked for 3: I see no mention of sharing items ambiguous rather evasive.Booking was uncomfortable exacerbated by the 25% deposit. I asked about stairs dining room was suggested – thoughtful, until we passed it going to the alcove. I find Mill End tranquil but the lady host seemed rather brusque leaving me feeling uneasy. The quality/quantity/value of GT was poor overall I would NOT recommend it. I only left a tip hoping the waiter might benefit as he looked a tad worn out.

Decided to book for Sunday Lunch on a cold October day. We arrived and were led through to the lounge for drinks prior to lunch. It would have been a nice touch... read more Decided to book for Sunday Lunch on a cold October day. We arrived and were led through to the lounge for drinks prior to lunch. It would have been a nice touch if the fire was alight to add a little ambience, and warm the room, as it was cold outside.

Lovely hotel beautiful grounds. The room was clean comfortable, although not very sound proofed we could hear people talking walking about upstairs. The food wa... read more Lovely hotel beautiful grounds. The room was clean comfortable, although not very sound proofed we could hear people talking walking about upstairs. The food was exceptional as was the service. A lovely touch when you check out you get a goodie bag with notepad pen, bottles of water homemade fudge. It definitely deserves more than the 3 it has. Rooms: 4

Slice of heaven. Food drinks: Great quality food. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Luxury, Romantic, Quiet read more Slice of heaven. Food drinks: Great quality food. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Luxury, Romantic, Quiet

We stopped for afternoon tea, which was gorgeous. The sandwiches,cakes and scones were very tasty,as well as a tart. Excellent service, the staff were exception... read more We stopped for afternoon tea, which was gorgeous. The sandwiches,cakes and scones were very tasty,as well as a tart. Excellent service, the staff were exceptional and the food was beautiful and very tasty. Highly recommended. Service: 5 Location: 5

Fantastic stay. Brilliant room and loved the dog friendly box of goodies. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 read more Fantastic stay. Brilliant room and loved the dog friendly box of goodies. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5

Furnishings rather worn out. The carpet in particular should be replaced (hard floor is best). The Meavy room is rather dark and the view is of the neighboring... read more Furnishings rather worn out. The carpet in particular should be replaced (hard floor is best). The Meavy room is rather dark and the view is of the neighboring room. Only with a lot of imagination can you describe it as a view in the garden. Price performance moderate Rooms: 3 Service: 4 Location: 4

As we were staying at the hotel we decided to eat there. Very wise decision. Superb meal and wine made all the better by the surroundings and the fantasic staff... read more As we were staying at the hotel we decided to eat there. Very wise decision. Superb meal and wine made all the better by the surroundings and the fantasic staff.

We've just eaten here for the last two nights and absolutely loved every minute of it. The food was fantastic and beautifully presented and the menu changed eac... read more We've just eaten here for the last two nights and absolutely loved every minute of it. The food was fantastic and beautifully presented and the menu changed each evening. The wine list was interesting and well priced. The service was, without exception, professional and charming. We could even book a table in a side room to the restaurant which allowed us to bring our very well behaved dog along with us, rather than leaving him in the room. Eating here is one of the draws which pulls us back to this lovely hotel.

We had an excellent afternoon tea at Mill End today. We have had many afternoon teas over the years... the Mill End one was probably the best. read more We had an excellent afternoon tea at Mill End today. We have had many afternoon teas over the years... the Mill End one was probably the best.

We ate here nightly during our recent stay at the hotel and are a highlight of any stay. The quality, presentation and taste rivals many Michelin starred restau... read more We ate here nightly during our recent stay at the hotel and are a highlight of any stay. The quality, presentation and taste rivals many Michelin starred restaurants, including the nearly Gidleigh Park. The menus are imaginative and changed daily. The ingredients used are always fresh and top quality and I can highly recommend.

We are regular visitors to the hotel and high up on the list of its many attractions is the excellent restaurant. The menu may be short but the food is fabulous... read more We are regular visitors to the hotel and high up on the list of its many attractions is the excellent restaurant. The menu may be short but the food is fabulous and complemented by thoughtful and attentive service. Wine list is reasonably priced and very interesting. One of our favourite places to eat.