The Godstone Inn 87 High Street, Godstone RH9 8DT

"We ate lunch here for Mother's Day and couldn't have been more disappointed. Having pre ordered lunch for 8 at their request we felt sure the service was going to be smooth and we would get lunch promptly. We sat down and had drinks orders taken and starters eventually arrived but it was then a very long wait for the main courses. For both the starters and main courses they had to take food with gluten in away and replace it with gluten free options for the two coeliacs in our family. The waitress said she was helping out and didn't know but we made it clear in our booking email that two people were gluten free and it is not good in a restaurant not to be aware of this. The main courses were very varied in quality. The three people who ordered steak found it tough and flavourless and the chips seemed to be frozen ones that had been cooked, barely. Some of the others found their food ok but nothing was amazing. I gave my steak to my dog!! To be fair the waitresses were kind and the manager came over to make amends and gave us 10% off our bill but I would rather have had nice food, on time and an enjoyable lunch out. The ice cream unbelievably was also inedible. My sister couldn't tell what flavour it was and said it was slimy. My daughter said while it was better than her lasagna she still didn't want to eat it. £200 for a meal like that for a special day out was not worth it. Even the first bill they brought us, we were about to pay and the manager took it away and said it was incorrect. He had put 6 adult meals on instead of 4 adults and 4 children. I would certainly never eat here again and would recommend that others avoid it for food. I will add to this that very very very rarely give a negative review and usually give places 5*s but this was awful even overlooking decor in places.."

"I stayed in Room 14, It was very dated and in amounts of disrepair. The curtains were ripped, the carpet in the bathroom was disgusting, the step carpet was filthy. The tiles are cracked and broken in the bathroom, felt like I was going to fall through the floor when stepping out the shower - a simple slip mat covered the broken floor. I had to specifically ask for toilet paper. The room needed a good vacuum as the wooden floors seem to have sand on them - not nice climbing into bed with sandy feet. The TV kept loosing signal, I was woken up by someone cutting wood for a fire outside the rooms. Not Ideal as I had had a 4am start. The customer car park looks like a broken down car lot and scrap metal collection point. The whole place is in disrepair. I requested an early breakfast as I was leaving early, I had put this in writing at time of booking online. At the time of booking in at the hotel The owner was surprised to see it on the booking paperwork and said they would make a breakfast sandwich I requested brown bread, I received 2 sandwiches on white bread on the first morning at the agreed time, I mentioned this later on in the day and the lady apologized and said she would inform the kitchen. I did not receive the packed breakfast the next morning. I left just after the agreed time."

"I am so glad I chose to stay in Godstone Inn. The family owned bed and breakfast is amazing! The room is perfect, clean, with a comfy bed, with plenty of pillows and blankets provided. There is a super nice lux- feel bathroom with a nice hot shower. My delicious breakfast was also included in my price. Inside the restaurant, there is also a little pub area, where I ended up spending good evenings with the locals, enjoying the conversations, drinking some good drinks, and eating amazing food. The restaurant serves fresh and delicious meals. I was also able to park my car at Godstone Inn, which was very helpful. The town of Godstone has some amazing walking parks and ponds, all within a walking distance away.. I even was able to swim in a pond nearby, called Divers Cove. I would definitely recommend staying here, the staff is helpful and friendly, this is an amazing gem of a place with very good vibe!"

"This was our 3rd visit here to eat. Was last here for fathers day. Little trek up from near Brighton but worth it. John and Tracy are such natural hosts and make you feel so at home. We opted for the Vegan option "banana blossom" fish and chips which in my opinion is the best that I've had to date. 3 visits and each one was superb. Generous portion sizes and nice and hot with careful presentation. Don't hesitate in visiting this wonderful place. Shall look forward to our next visit. Thanks again for your great service and wonderful food. Luke & Heidi"

"So happy we came across this gem to stay for a wedding nearby! The rooms were perfect, clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was amazing, with really delicious vegan options, and the family who run it all were so kind and did everything they could to make sure we had an enjoyable stay, even giving us a lift to the wedding. Thanks so much! Would highly recommend staying here :)"