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Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa - Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath, Somerset

Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

4.4
4.4
605 Reviews
£41 and over
European
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Now open! - Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa - restaurant, bar & heated outdoor terrace. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner, daily.

The best in modern British cooking from Head Chef, Martin Blake with a focus on locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea, casual bar and terrace menus through to dinner with seasonal a la carte and skilfully produced tasting menus. All attentively served with knowledge and passion by a team that understand the value of good service.

Find artfully mixed cocktails and a carefully curated menu of local botanicals, wine, beer & spirits at our glamorous bar. With doors opening onto the garden outside, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a sundowner on a warm evening.

Relaxed, contemporary interiors with intimate lighting encourage you to enjoy each moment as an occasion in itself.

AA 3-Rosette awarded.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary European, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 1:30 pm–4:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01225 823333
  • Website
    http://www.royalcrescent.co.uk/restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Blake
  • Private party facilities
    The Royal Crescent Hotel offers a uniqueand exclusive experience for your occasion.From two to 60 people, our choice ofdedicated rooms makes the ideal locationfor your important event. The Georgianelegance of The Library, Sheridan Room, SirPercy Blakeney Suite and The Dower HouseRestaurant are enhanced by natural daylightand inspiring views over the gardens or ourown private courtyards.Our dedicated team of Event Co-ordinatorslook forward to helping you create yourbespoke event, whether for a meeting, drinksreception or Private Dining event. Exclusiveuse of the hotel’s 45 luxurious suites androoms, tranquillity spa and 3 AA RosetteDining is available upon request.
  • Private party contact
    Isobel Heather : 01225 823333
  • Location
    The Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LS
  • Neighbourhood
    Bath
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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605 Reviews

  1. TOMB

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was wonderful at Montagues. The only problem I encountered was my order was delivered in the reverse. Meaning that my dessert came first followed by my tomato salad, and then my pasta orzo. The house is very apologetic about the delivery of my food items and graciously gave me a gin and tonic on the house, otherwise it was fabulous. Highly recommend it. And the tea was superb.

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  2. MaraB

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful afternoon tea with excellent service (especially from Esther) and delicious food. It was a fantastic place to catch up with an old friend.

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  3. KenH

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Booked 1M early and they managed to mess up booking times. Given my wife’s big birthday we got put on a table out of the way. Waiter tried his best and was lovely. Underwhelmed, especially as we were staying in hotel. We rushed a show to get there on time, for that.

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  4. BA2AB

    Bath

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I often find it's hard for hotel restaurants to excel and Montague Mews is no exception. This rebrand of the Royal Crescent Hotel's Dower House has stripped away its predecessor's formality, replacing it with a kind of soft peach look that's reminiscent of a suburban bedroom. The old decor may be gone but the ludicrous prices have not. Price is obviously relative. I have paid twice as much for dinner and have been willing to pay more because the food was sublime. This restaurant is not in that category. Montague's prices make a mockery of value because some of the food is so pedestrian. The appetisers were delicious, the brioche bread based on Japanese milk bread was very nice but the main course options of lamb and ribeye were just food, without any of the magic I expect from 40 quid dishes. Service was enthusiastic but slow, despite the room being half empty. I will try Montague's again in six months time but for now I would much rather go to Beckford Canteen or even the nearby Marlborough Tavern.

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  5. NoahB

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Delicious afternoon tea with polite and attentive service!

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  6. AndrewS

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Really enjoyable tea. Service slow in places eg refill of tea but this seemed to be the junior waiting staff. Great selection of sandwiches which were topped up and good choice of cakes. Stronger flavour in the macaron would be good as couldn’t decide what flavour it was and also more horseradish in the beef sandwich as again not much flavour. Beef tasty though. Good choice of teas and fab setting. Very comfort. Really enjoyed our experience there and would highly recommend.

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  7. KevinL

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Very nice setting and newly refurbished restaurant with a gentle ambience. Tables by the internal doors not the best as staff coming and going to other parts pass close by and you cannot see the view of the gardens. The food was freshly made, well presented tasted great and plenty for tea. The service however was not as polished as one might expect of such a venue and certainly not up to the 12.5% service charge added on top!

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  8. NikolaG

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really thought long & hard about booking afternoon tea here as Royal Crescent dining room was being refurbed & I was also concerned we would be out of our league! However, I needn’t have worried. From the minute we walked in the door of the hotel we were greeted by a lovely friendly welcoming lady & were taken through the beautiful garden to the newly opened dining room which was stunning. Service, food, and patient waiting staff were all exemplary. I honestly can’t fault a thing…it was all wonderful. We opted for the additional champagne flight which I do not regret & certainly completed the fabulous experience. Wandered around the gardens & hotel afterwards with no pressure to leave. Massive thanks to Royal Crescent for making us feel so special & welcome!!

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  9. JanB

    Bath

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The overall feeling was that it was not as good as the last time. Overall the service was good, if a little inconsistent. Initially there was some confusion as to which room our booking was for. Also, when the food was brought out, there were no details about the food offered, unlike the adjacent table who were given a full explanation. The menu (and website) advertise a children's afternoon tea, but the reality seems like a bit of an afterthought (although our son was happy). Moving onto the food. The sandwiches were mediocre and lacking in flavour, bar the coronation chicken. The baked goods were excellent and the patisserie was a bit hit and miss, but good overall. So all in all it was pleasant, but has been better in the past.

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  10. EmmaK

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Had an early Sunday night supper here. The Royal Crescent's main restaurant was being renovated so the dining room was not as atmospheric as it usually would be, but the perfect service and excellent food more than made up for that. Really cannot praise the waiting staff enough and the food was pretty close to perfect. Can't wait to go back when the restaurant upstairs re-opens.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and very good food.

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  12. Dantina

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Had to pay for one additional scone. Our belongings were not well kept at the wardrobe. Not warm welcome at the arrival

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  13. DarrenH

    Bristol

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was a Christmas variation on afternoon tea. We arrived early following a couple of hours of trawling the wet streets of Bath. We were invited to wait in the bar area. Our table was soon ready. We were informed that tea and coffee was effectively bottomless. Sandwiches were on the softest, freshest bread and very well put together with good ingredients. Cakes and scones? So good. And the service was extremely courteous and yet friendly. The cost is reasonable/high, making this a treat rather than a regular occurrence. Excellent work.

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  14. OToe

    Phoenix

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal on Christmas penultimate eve. We selected the vegetarian tasting menu and were delighted.

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  15. vegiman

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you're looking for a great place for Afternoon Tea in Bath, this is the place! It starts with the walk to the astounding Royal Crescent, and continues to your last sip of tea. Everything was top notch, but also approachable--no pretense or attitude here. The staff was very cordial, engaging and professional.

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  16. robertk

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great meal in a great resturant. Could not ask for more.exceptional

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  17. KatD

    Bath

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    The service was very amateur. The sandwiches had obviously been made hours before serving. The cakes and scones were delicious and very professional and it’s a shame that the poor service and sterile atmosphere of the dining room did not do the pastry chef’s work justice.

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  18. JaniceM

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fantastic place to eat, food always great and the ambiance lovely. I’d highly recommend it. We had lunch this time but I’ve also had high tea. Always beautiful whatever time of year.n

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  19. sarahs

    Bristol

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    On booking this table with only availability of 9pm we were not informed prior to the meal that the tasting menu stops at 8.45pm and therefore was told that we could only order off the bar and supper menu. This was very disappointing as we had specifically chosen to go to the dower house for the tasting menu and this was for a birthday celebration - had we know that this was the case we would have chosen another place to eat

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  20. 617squadron

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The staff were very attentive and food very good and all in a marvellous setting!

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  21. Luke

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This afternoon tea was a truly fantastic experience. The food was exquisite & beautifully presented. The service was fantastic & attentive. I would very much recommend this wonderful experience.

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  22. DavidR

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time I’d eaten here and even better than the first, which was itself fabulous. Couple of new to me dishes on tasting menu I loved - trout and venison. Matched wines worked great despite my initial scepticism - always pays to listen to the expert. I hope to be back soon

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  23. MichelleO

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The tea was excellent but the food was not that great. The sandwiches lacked flavor. The scone and clotted cream were fine. The desserts weren’t very good. Overall it was disappointing.

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  24. donnaM

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Missing something, real fire or festive table wear maybe Not in hotel but in restaurant in garden . Savouries would have been nice Sparkling wine very expensive N

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A special treat for birthday celebrations, mums and daughters weekend away rounded off with a wonderful afternoon tea!

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  26. RodL

    Bath

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience5
    Afternoon tea with champagne at Royal Bath Hotel and Spa was a 70th birthday experience gift for my wife from our children and grandson and was supposed to be a highlight of our week staying near Bath. In the event the experience proved to be a frustrating and disappointing one. We were seated at a corner table and, after being served our food and first teas, we watched as other tables were attentively served and offered more teas and sandwiches whilst we seemed to be overlooked at best and ignored at worst! With growing frustration I eventually chased down a pair of waiters to complain that our food was almost gone and we had received no attention, offering more tea or sandwiches, nor had we received our champagne. We were finally offered these and an additional flute of champagne by way of apology but this was too little, too late and we just wanted to leave. Instead of the highlight of our week away it became an experience we would rather forget. To add insult to injury we found that the voucher that our family bought included a 12.5% service charge for the neglectful service we received. Thank you Dower House for turning what should have been a highlight my wife’s special occasion into a frustrating and disappointing experience!

    Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & SpaResponded on November 28, 2022

    Thank you so much for sending your feedback which we were very disappointed to read. Unfortunately, on the day you visited our till system down and the bar did not receive the order for your champagne. The staff did try to rectify this as soon as they were aware. However we apologise that this deterred from your visit.

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  27. BBPP

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service from the staff. We came for afternoon tea and could not fault anything.

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  28. Spookie

    Devon

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly wonderful afternoon experience, with wonderfully prepared food, served by very friendly and polite staff, would highly recommend this venue for any celebration as they seem to attend to every need.

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  29. AnnP

    Bath

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best afternoon tea I’ve had in a very long time. Lovely food and first class service. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Bath The view as you step out of the front door onto the Royal Crescent, is breathtaking

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  30. Ipek

    London

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The afternoon tea was great

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  31. Delicious

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience, loved the atmosphere and selection of teas!

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  32. Claire

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely venue and the sandwiches and scones in particular are gorgeous. The scones were really light and fluffy and the cinnamon butter complimented the Bath buns superbly. Ideal for a special occasion.

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  33. FelixM

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great afternoon Tea in a fantastic location. The only criticism is that the price does not include tea! I paid £39 plus £7 for a tea. Very good however and would go again.

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  34. Mrsjs

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a wonderful time - lovely, friendly, attentive staff, great food and all of our requests were catered to with ease and nothing was too difficult to accommodate. The hotel grounds is beautiful, we loved walking through to the restaurant. Some reviews we read prior to coming were quite negative but I would advise to ignore them. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back again!

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  35. SaulH

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. It really hit that romantic spot for my partner

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  36. Jane1972

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Booked afternoon tea for 1pm which was confirmed by email but when we arrived we were told it was 1.30? Something to do with not serving afternoon tea until 1.30 - this is fine but don’t accept online bookings for 1pm! Booked Vegan afternoon tea and was served meat sandwiches. Tea served with dairy milk twice. Had to chase second serving of tea as they forgot it. So all in all not great service in the restaurant I’m sorry to say

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  37. JamesM

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was great, not the best service or experience recieved. Normally much better sadly.

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  38. AlanW

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful grounds, attentive staff and a delicious afternoon tea.

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  39. Elinor

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect experience. Tasty afternoon tea, excellent staff, great place to be.

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  40. ChrisR

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Lovely food, great friendly service but the room it was served in lacked any ambience at all. Also we had afternoon tea at 3.30 and as people left the team started to pack away the tables and begin setting up for dinner . We felt we were being rushed out! The room was poorly set up - no flowers anywhere, the journey to the toilet was littered with spare furniture and we felt that we had been put in a part of the hotel away from the main action! Shame as the tea itself and the staff were great!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is rated 4.4 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

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The Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LS

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bath
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 1:30 pm–4:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary European, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Blake
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.royalcrescent.co.uk/restaurant/
  • Phone number
    01225 823333
  • Private party facilities
    The Royal Crescent Hotel offers a uniqueand exclusive experience for your occasion.From two to 60 people, our choice ofdedicated rooms makes the ideal locationfor your important event. The Georgianelegance of The Library, Sheridan Room, SirPercy Blakeney Suite and The Dower HouseRestaurant are enhanced by natural daylightand inspiring views over the gardens or ourown private courtyards.Our dedicated team of Event Co-ordinatorslook forward to helping you create yourbespoke event, whether for a meeting, drinksreception or Private Dining event. Exclusiveuse of the hotel’s 45 luxurious suites androoms, tranquillity spa and 3 AA RosetteDining is available upon request.
  • Private party contact
    Isobel Heather : 01225 823333
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