Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton

A perfect stop on the way down to Penzance. A beautifully furnished room and a lovely bathroom, tea and coffee with fresh milk from the fridge. The breakfast menu was simple but of the highest quality, would definitely visit again. Such a lovely location quite charming and great service.

Recently moved to Halstead and keen to try local restaurants. Sign identified it was under new management. Menu itself was in poor condition, selection of items varied. Chose platter for two, then duck in honey sauce and steamed vegetables. Assorted platter food was served warm rather than hot, both my partner and I selected different items, Having lived in Asia and visiting many U.K. Thai restaurants none of the presented food had the freshness identified with Thai food, the chicken sticks appeared very dry on the outside and over cooked, the filo parcels had been sat on one side allowing the oils to soak through one side of the parcel and an over powering taste of cooking oil depending where.the parcel was eaten. In fairness to the restaurant the dish was removed from final bill Main course was duck in honey sauce, again, the food served was barely warm, unlike the usual hot or sizzling temperature associated with Thai food. The steamed vegetables were a few strips of Bok Choi hidden under the sauce of soya sauce, not sure where the honey flavour was, or, over powered by the Soya Sauce. Part of my partner’s meal consisted of coconut rice, this was the highlight of her meal, most of her food was not eaten. Overall the meal was disappointing and certainly not upto the usual high standards of hot and spicy food served in Thai establishments. Although the sign outside did say the restaurant was under new management, no idea how new, but does not reflect the five star reviews given in 2022 & 2023 Unlikely to be visiting the restaurant again unless the new reviews identify an improvement to the overall quality of food

`If you are a lover of excellent gourmet food and first class service head for Qapaq, a Peruvian Restaurant in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, where you will find superb dishes of the highest quality, which reflect the ingredients, many of which are sourced from Peru, and unique cooking methods of a talented Lady Chef, whose attention to detail and food artistry is beyond anything we have ever experienced before. There is the option of a gourmet tasting menu consisting of approximately 7 dishes, or dishes from the Grill or Wok or various choices of fish, (ceviche being a house speciality) chicken, beef or milk marinated tender lamb (our favourite!). Desserts such as baked cheesecake accompanied by home made mango ice cream are presented with artistic flair like no other and are heaven sent. Customers are welcomed in a friendly and professional manner, expertly led by Gabriel and talented waiters and waitresses, with dishes and wines explained in a knowledgeable way. This is a unique dining experience, one not to be missed and one to be repeated on many occasions.

Very pleasant staff

Our best hotel recently. Lovely hotel in a small village setting, possibly one of the best we’ve stayed at for a while, the room was spacious, clean and in excellent condition, everything worked, and, unusually, the shower did not leak all over the floor!! Nice views out of the window, and a few nice local walks.

100% lovely. Unique characterful hotel with a great restaurant.