Manor House Lindley

We love afternoon teas and were really looking forward to afternoon tea at the Manor House. The room was lovely and the service was good but the food was a real let down. One of the savouries was a croissant with goats cheese and relish, when we opened the croissant it literally had about a teaspoon of goats cheese in it (see picture) For the price we expected the sweet things to be homemade and they weren't, I've seen the exact same frozen patisseries in other places which was very disappointing, not only that but it seemed like they were only willing to open one pack which were all the same flavour...blackberry, every one was a fruit and the same fruit. There should be a selection, chocolate, sponge, lemon, creamy etc even the choux bun had a blackberry filling, tough luck if you don't like blackberries. The 2 stars are for the room and the service, the food was abysmal.

Had a fantastic afternoon tea in the clock tower restaurant. My initial email was dealt with quickly and efficiently. We had such a warm welcome into such a gorgeous setting. The food was sumptuous, delicious and superb quality. Would definitely recommend

We attended the Valentines tasting menu evening, with accompanying wine flight. The menu was exceptional - Brioche, Pickled Walnut, Coppa Sea Trout, Pickled Cucumber, Ikura Manor House Venison Salami. Accompanied by Rosé De Saignée Brut, Champagne Virtuous Ale Sourdough & Whipped Pork Butter & Cultured Butter Orkney Scallop, Black Truffle. Granny Smith. Accompanied by Albariño Sobre Lías, Casal Caeiro. Spain 2023 Braised Halibut, Langoustine Velouté, Exmoor Caviar. Accompanied by Sancerre La Croix du Roy, Crochet, Loire, France 2023 Salt Aged Beef Fillet Bourguignonne Accompanied by Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir, Mariborongh. New Zealand 2021 Valrhona Chocolate, Blood Orange, Sea Salt. Accompanied by Tokaji Late Harvest, Oremus, Tokaj, Hungary 2018 Sweet Treats The creative combination of flavours and textures are the hallmark of the Lantern room chef, who always delivers inspirational menus. The staff are attentive, relaxed and friendly without being intrusive. The interior decor is stunning and the setting of the Manor a house is easily accessible but set back from the main road and in a little luxurious world of its own.