Retreat East

Went with my family for a birthday. I booked in advance for 4 people for afternoon tea but unfortunately on the day there was only 3 of us available to go. I didn't think to change the booking, assuming it didn't matter. However as we had already booked, they made afternoon tea for 4 and charged us for 4 people, even though there were 3 of us. We didn't mind as this was a special treat. But the 3rd afternoon tea was for a meat eater and we were all vegan and vegetarian. The extra food we were able to take home and give away. So it didn't go to waste. The food was really nice. The sandwiches were a little dry, don't think they were made to order, felt a little like they had been sitting around. The cakes were amazing. And the vegan sandwich was really yummy, vegan cream cheese and pickle was the favourite. The barn itself is absolutely beautiful. Stunning location. And lovely friendly staff. I had an issue with getting phone signal when trying to pay via Google pay. But was given the WiFi code which helped. Note, you need to ask for the WiFi password. The birthday girl really enjoyed it but I thought it was quite expensive for what it was. However I would recommend it as a treat as they catered for meat eaters, vegans and vegetarian. Really good coffee too! All in all a solid 7/10.

This is not a spa if you can’t get booked in for a treatment. Hot tub is one that you can have in your own garden and you have to book a slot of 30 mins so not ideal. Food was overrated and ants seem to be a problem in the barn as I had ants on the table and in the sugar. Shepherds huts are no good if you are 6ft tall or claustrophobic. Polestar car sales use it for corporate events so they seem to take priority over paying guests. We booked for three nights and stayed one. My opinion is this is great for corporate events but no way a relaxing spa break. Waste of money.

Stopped by for a lite bite my friend had a lunch I just fancied a coffee and something sweet so had chocolate brownie 9.00!😳coffee 4.00 ordered a decaffeinated cappuccino. It wasn’t ….unfortunately within 10 minutes of drinking it I felt very poorly! Racing heart, dizziness, feeling faint and very weird! So knew they had got it wrong! Couldn’t eat the brownie as I felt sick. Such a disappointment! I had appointments in afternoon which was very difficult to drive and carry out my job? Didn’t eat for rest of the day, had to go to bed, and still feel unwell today? When will people take seriously the effects that getting this wrong makes? It made me feel horrendous! And I am unlikely to go back because? I have to work today and am really not well enough! As I am still spinning and dizzy! You do not go from being perfectly fine to feeling awful after coffee for no reason? And all the signs were there they had got it wrong? So please take into consideration how awful caffeine reaction can be to some people!!