The Horn of Plenty

Stayed at The Horn of Plenty for 3 nights on the Gourmet Break, we had a fabulous time, the food was very special, lovely room with a great view and the staff were brilliant and could not do enough for you. Would highly recommend this place its a real treat and the location is beautiful.

We stayed for a 5 night break (18-23 May 2025) as part of short holiday. I note that we have been coming to the hotel every year since about 2017, so this must have been our 9th annual visit; which must be recommendation indeed. We stayed in Room 3 on this occasion. It was very comfortable, spacious and welcoming, with a superb private balcony. Gourmet food has always one of the main reasons for coming to The Horn of Plenty and we have never been disappointed. We comprise a “true veggie and a no-fish” couple which one might assume presents some challenges to the chef and his team. However, the restaurant manager and the chef have always ensured that we had good choices over the five days (even though you had quite a short menu in previous years). The new menus are terrific and enable comprehensive choices for our menu preferences. In particular the A La Carte was a great addition to the Table d'Hote and Tasting menus. My wife was particularly impressed with the new menus, and she said that the Tasting menu during our stay was exceptional (Tom the chef, had organised some interesting and superb alternatives to the fishy and non-veg courses). In particular, Tom had prepared a bespoke course of mushroom tartare for us instead of one of the fish dishes. It was superb. Sarah, Douglas and the team were particularly professional, attentive and polite, even on occasions when the tables were very busy. The lady who served our breakfasts on several mornings was also very attentive and helpful. It was good to see the owner for a few days while we were there and we were glad that the high standards of the hotel had been well maintained and improved, with some upgrading and re-decorating, despite the alleged current period of fiscal hardship within the hotel industry and the wider UK.  We would have found name-badges to be a useful addition to your services; we would have liked to mention particular staff members, but appreciate that they might prefer to be "anonymous".  We look forward to seeing the staff and hotel again on our next trip  - and also thank them for arranging the good weather for us all week.

From the moment you arrive at The Horn of Plenty, you’re wrapped in the sheer beauty of its surroundings — think rolling hills, lush greenery, and the kind of peaceful silence that instantly slows time. The scenery alone is worth the visit, but what truly sets this place apart is everything else. The food is nothing short of exceptional. We chose the tasting menu, and every course was a revelation — inventive, delicious, and full of local flavour. It's a must-try experience for anyone visiting. Each dish is a perfect balance of creativity and comfort, showcasing the finest local ingredients. The wine pairing was outstanding also. The rooms are immaculate. Spotlessly clean, thoughtfully designed, and incredibly comfortable, they offer the perfect retreat after a day of indulgence. Every detail has clearly been considered to ensure a relaxing stay. What ties it all together is the staff. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, they make you feel like more than just a guest — you’re part of something special. The staff went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome. They were wonderfully warm and accommodating with our daughters — leaving a game of croquet in the garden especially for them and even leaving a cookie in the room, which absolutely made their day Whether you’re celebrating something or just need a proper escape, The Horn of Plenty is a gem that delivers on every front. It’s rare to find somewhere that blends luxury, personality, and genuine hospitality so seamlessly. We can’t wait to return.

We arrived early before we could check in and our room was not ready and unfortunately there was a private function so could not have lunch. However the very nice lady on reception gave a couple of options and we visited a pub she recommended which was good. The welcome we received was really good and were taken to our generous modern room with enquire bathroom. The amenities in the bathroom were excellent power shower, bath and commodities you would need. We have a package which included dinner and this was a real treat and served by friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend a visit as you would recieve a great welcome

Wedding overnight stay! What a perfect wedding venue. Amazing views, great staff and delicious food. We stayed overnight in Room 10 in the Coach House, very comfortable , a bit short on space but everything you need. The balcony was a bonus as the weather was stunning and views fro there were gorgeous.

The most appalling stay ever. We booked for the very expensive Christmas Stay and it was the worst Hotel stay we have ever experienced. We wanted lunch on Christmas Eve and were told this was unavailable as the entire restaurant had been booked out by the Management with non-residents. These non-residents then took over the lounges etc -so the guests arriving for their "Christmas Stay" were all shoved into the small dining room. Christmas Day was also utterly ruined - as yet again - the restaurant was crammed to the gunnels with non-residents - who also took over the lounges again. The Christmas Day lunch was a fiasco. The food was mediocre, the delay betwen courses long. The breakfasts were not fit for purpose. Overcooked. One resident ordered porridge which was so hard she turned the bowl upside down and it stayed put! The Room was not a success. No mini bar/fridge. You could not access the dressing table as the wardrobe was right in front of it - and the two occasional chairs were only fit for children to sit in. We wrote to the owner of the hotel with a complete review of the stay - and asking for some kind of compensation. We said we would be happy to withhold any media reviews until he had a chance to reply. As yet he was not even bothered to reply let alone apologise. The moral of this story is whilst the staff are good, the location obviously superb, etc - never but never book a stay if there is a Wedding and/or event - as the priority will be on this rather than the paying in-house residents. Needless to say we will never be staying there again and never recomending it to anyone.