Lumb Farm - Amber Valley

I wrote a fantastic review for this place back in 2014, as it is in a great location. However, on my latest visit, I must say I was very disappointed. We ordered afternoon tea and it was honestly the worst I have ever had. The sandwiches were stale, especially the brown bread which had large crusts. The fillings were dry and tasteless - cheap cheese, egg without cress, bland tuna, and very thin ham. The accompaniments were lacking as well - a small salad that could have only served one person, a burnt sausage roll, a quarter of a flavorless mini pork pie, and a soggy quiche. The cakes were a joke, with mini cakes cut into tiny slices and a Swiss roll so thin it fell apart. The only good thing was the tea served in a china pot. Overall, the experience was terrible. The fillings were poor quality and tasteless, and the whole ordeal was a disappointment. Lumb Farm really needs to improve their afternoon tea offering. I have never been somewhere with such a poorly executed meal.

No member of staff wearing a face covering when serving. Difficult to believe they all have exemption certificates do they know there is now legislation for them to do so. Did not feel at all safe to eat here. Went to Christmas luncheon with a group of friends. Lumb Farm informed before hand there was two on our table gluten intolerant. They conveniently forgot when serving mince pies, said they had not been informed anyone was gluten intolerant even though we showed them the proof in writing. My main meal was the very last to be served, they were serving desert on an adjoining table of friends; and was served on a cold plate stone cold not edible. When complained returning an almost full plate no response. Service was very slow and cannot say servers at all helpful

We arrived at night and parking was no issue, despite being busy, loads of space! It felt very safe as it was off the main roads, remote but “not too remote”. We were warmly welcomed by reception and “very polite” staff, who even though they were busy, would stop what they were doing to help us. The management had put the heating on in advance which was a really nice touch especially as the nights we’re getting chilly. Rooms were very clean, plenty of towels on heated radiator and instant hot water. The bed was really clean and comfortable, so we enjoyed a blissfully quiet nights sleep. zzzz Beautiful views in the morning

We had 8 people in our party … we were attending a funeral so we needed accommodation that was nice not too expensive…. Lumb farm were so kind and HELPFUL As part of the funeral we had to meet up for a zoom meeting and the staff gave us a lovely room and later we needed to do another thing that most hotels would of charged for for…. At Lumb Farm they will try to accommodate requests … instead of just saying no they try to find a way to do it and not add charges The ROOMS were lovely …clean… spacious… and cozy and warm …lots of hot water … and clean towels The best night SLEEP my husband and I have ever had Their beds are king size and the mattress were perfect for both of us…we both have very bad backs so wasn’t expecting much but was so happy to find them comfortable The BREAKFAST was Amazing we had all the tea and toast u want …we had a beautiful fresh fruit salad ..strawberries red berries banana…apples … etc everything was fresh and sweet and delicious then the full cooked english was superb the sausage and bacon quality was good and the eggs fried to perfection the mushrooms were really flavoursome everything was spot on well worth £10 the STAFF were lovely and helpful and discreet I chose Lumb Farm because of the great reviews and I wasn’t disappointed….. We will be returning in the future to visit my sister Would recommend to nice family orientated people Thank you Lumb farm for making a sad occasion as nice and comfortable as it possibly could of been x We will be back xxxxxxxx

Well what can I say But what an excellent experience from start to finish the owner greeted us on arrival with such a warm welcome And explained to us there Covid-19 restrictions were. from taking our Temperature on arrival and all staff in PPE at all times keeping there selves safe and more importantly all of us safe was there main priority. And for the food It was delicious. We will be visiting there again and would highly recommend for any occasion with stunning views friendly staff and impeccable food Thank you once again for making our Daughter and son in-laws Day so special. Mark Sharon