The Geese And Fountain - Grantham

We booked 3 nights using Tesco vouchers (for the last time the offer is not so good now). At first we were quite disappointed. There had been a few issues regarding staff illness and a boiler breakdown and the room did seem a little underwhelming. But the place grew on us. We had booked partly to visit a relative and partly to carry on our tour of English Cathedrals. We had gone to the Peterborough Cathedral Easter Day service on the drive up from Kent and later in the trip called in at Lincoln and Southwell. We had intended to take in Leicester Cathedral but found out that it was shut until the autumn. So we called in at the beautiful Ely on the way home instead. The staff were friendly. The one evening meal we had was very tasty. Breakfasts (eaten in the bar area) were a delight. There is a charming (front room/library area right next to the bar). I have to say the Wi Fi was poor and couldn't really be accessed from our room (Bellagio). The weather was cool but the heater soon made the room snug. Filter coffee was a nice touch. I don't I ever did learn how to pronounce the village like the locals!

Generous portions, well presented, attentive service. Rooms: 3 Service: 4 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Quiet

Brilliant country pub. Turned up by chance on a Sunday evening looking for dinner. Had a brilliant meal and live music! Dog friendly, great food and plenty of choice for beers! The atmosphere was welcoming and felt like a lovely community. Service: 5 Location: 5

The most amazing wonderful food. I had a salad made for me. It was absolutely Divine. It was like a treasure trove of flavours. Reading this you might think it only a salad But I can assure you it was a most remarkable dinning experience of the highest quality. The most exciting tasty salad I have ever had in my life. The chef is so talented and skilled. The service was wondering too. Highly highly recommended Service: 5

Food drinks: Best food for 50 miles, a real gem, great drinks, food fit for a king and what more do you want Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Great value