This charming restaurant located outside of town also has a take-away fish and chip shop attached. We sat in the bright and airy conservatory with lovely views, however, it was quite noisy and the sound echoed. Luckily, they offer a separate menu for those with gluten sensitivities, which was perfect for my wife who suffers from Coeliac Disease. We dined with a friend and enjoyed the Pie of the day (steak and white pudding with flaky pastry top), chicken schnitzel, and buttered chicken for my wife. All the dishes were beautifully presented, hot, and delicious. We even had room for dessert, which included a Cowshed sundae, ice creams and sorbet, and a gluten-free rice pudding with compote and...
As a gluten free person, finding the Cow Shed was stumbling on nirvana. GF Fish and chips were delicious, the side salads freshband gourmet. The food my husband and son ate were equally generous in portions and delicious. The views from the restaurant are fabulous too, over to the Hill of Fare. It was so good we went twice in a week while staying locally. It was a big draw for us to rebook another holiday in the area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They will provide GF takeaways online at weekends or if you phone any evening the main restaurant is open. 10/10 5 stars.
We hosted a private event at this restaurant and the service from beginning to end was outstanding. Susan and Joy provided helpful suggestions for menu options, timing, and table arrangements, mostly through email communication. On the night of the event, the service and food were flawless. The team, led by Joy, Louise, and Pedro, were friendly, efficient, and remarkably adept at accommodating dietary restrictions. Our family and friends had a wonderful evening and received many compliments about the restaurant, staff, and especially the food.
Take-away service and portions have gone downhill at the Cowshed. Over £11 for a haddock supper yet noticably smaller portions (consistent from our last 2 visits), Seems like they are trying to recoup losses during the pandemic. Service is also poor because the desk that gives your order doesn’t speak to the crew at the fish bar giving your food. And…a 40p admin doesnt get you a bag, that’s another 20p and you have to ask for it. Not great anymore all in all.
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A venue well off the beaten track. Plenty of parking available. A modern, clean and tidy venue. The food was excellent for each course. The fish and chips were very good as was the chicken dish. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Overall, an excellent experience providing good value for money. Well worth a visit.
Would suggest booking, as we did shortly before arriving on a Sunday, as it filled up fairly quickly. Without exaggeration, we had the most tender and delicious beef picanha we’ve ever tasted. The raspberry and white chocolate bread and butter pudding was excellent too. Very nice staff.
Really looked forward to chips from the Cowshed Takeaway! Sadly opened the box and most of the chips were stuck together in one big clump! Any others were like eating rocks! Only good for bucket! Such a shame! Just told a friend and they said that they could have told me that?
The Cowshed was a delightful discovery! We went on a beautiful evening and sat in the conservatory with views of fields and forests. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend it.
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Would recommend this restaurant w, we where a small wedding party who had a fantastic meal , the staff went above beyond to make our experience special . We will be back
Service and meal could not be faulted but having to wait 40 minutes for our meal after our order was taken was very disappointing.
