Harden's survey result
Summary
A “fabulous setting” in an Elizabethan mansion adds to the joys of this “always fun” and “friendly” Otter Valley piglet – part of a now ten-strong litter, whose most recent branch, in the Cotswolds, was born in September 2024. As per their wider MO, this venue starts with a “lovely country-house hotel”, then adds a dose of cool via a spa and trendy albeit expensive food. Also as per the rest of the chain, and continuing a recent trend of average reports, the “expensive” victuals here can disappoint, but “at its best it’s good” and “original” too.
Summary
A “great location” – an “interesting renovation” of an Elizabethan mansion – contributes to the atmosphere of this Otter Valley outpost of the trendy Pig empire. Increased reports this year of rather “average” cooking (“unmemorable apart from the price”, ouch), though fans insist that, albeit “slightly hit-and-miss”, it’s “generally hit”.
Summary
“Great food, lovely location, a dream of a kitchen garden” is the generally agreed verdict on this Otter Valley outpost of the boho-styled Pig hotel group, in a handsome Elizabethan mansion with a panelled dining room. There’s an “interesting focus on local produce”, including “lots of nicely cooked veg” from the kitchen garden.
Summary
Like its Pig siblings, this Otter Valley outpost enjoys a “lovely location” with shabby-chic furniture par for the course, and a nice kitchen garden to potter around in. Even its least enthusiastic supporters – who say the food is “not exceptional” – feel it’s somewhere between “great” and “quite safe”.
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Combe House, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AD
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £31.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Combe House, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AD
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
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