The Botley Hill Farmhouse, Warlingham

Botley Hill Farm used to have a reputation for great food to accompany the pub�s beautiful setting. Sadly, this is no longer the case. The pub itself is in serious need of renovation and the service is absolutely atrocious

In June 2009 we visited on a Sunday evening (no reservation; we had tried calling several times and no one picked the phone up). When the staff realised we wanted to eat, they told us �the chef won�t be happy� and we�d have to hurry up as their kitchen staff wanted to go home. Apparently they�d had a weekend full of events and they were all tired. This was patently obvious from the rude and abrupt way we were spoken to from the time we arrived to the time we left, culminating in being charged for food we did not order and did not eat.

The food itself was barely average and my friend found a hair in her steak and ale pie. Revolting.

Stop and admire the view, but do not under any circumstances go in there!

22 Jun 2009 17:01