The Pig at Combe - Devon

We had an excellent and truly memorable stay recently, in a Comfy luxe room for 3 nights. Our room (#2) was spacious, with a comfortable superking bed, small sitting area and overlooked the side of the hotel. The bathroom had a very large shower plus a roll top bath; the toilet was separate. It was very quiet with a beautiful view. We ate in the restaurant on 2 of the 3 evenings and found the food and service excellent. Breakfast was equally good with a very extensive buffet plus a wide choice of cooked items. The reception staff were outstanding ; even going as far as providing piggy shortbread when I said I was disappointed with the afternoon tea cakes selection. Only one note of caution- as others have mentioned, the country lanes to the estate are narrow and quite potholed. But that’s hardly the hotels fault! Our 4th Pig hotel and hopefully we’ll be back soon.

We stayed for a two night midweek stay break last week. Having been to The Pig several times before we were anticipating a good break. The setting and hotel are exceptional in quality and style, but unfortunately that’s where the good points stop. The heating in our room was not working, and we were provided with electric heaters for the first night and the heating was fixed the following day. We subsequently went to the bar for an early evening drink and had to wait an inordinate amount of time to get any service. My wife’s main course of skate wings at dinner was inedible and had to be returned. The menu is very expensive and the quality of the food did not reflect the exorbitant prices. The meal and service was very much improved the second evening, however was that due to a celebrity chef being in the dining room? Over the years we have enjoyed our stays at the Pig, but now feel that they are resting on their laurels.

This was my third visit to The Pig at Combe and I am afraid I was really disappointed with the meal. The appetisers were not a sufficient amount for our large party. The starter of soup was very bland. Main course vegetables were also not in ample supply. And to top it off, I was able to pour my chocolate mousse dessert. Sadly, I will not be in a hurry to visit again.

Stayed for 2 nights in the Horse Box room in the old stables area. Was very quirky and a lovely big space with a separate sitting area. All staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We ate in the restaurant on one evening which was good and breakfast both mornings was excellent. Our first time with the Pig brand and we definitely will try some of the others based on this experience.

We went to The Pig for Christmas Eve lunch as we live locally. We have been going to this venue for over 30+ years and the last time we went, June 24, we were worried that it had lost its sparkle! Sadly this visit would suggest it has, staff are good, location is superb but it just has not 'got it' anymore. What it can do is charge,£140 for lunch with no alcohol which is fine if the food is excellent, but it just isn't! Such a shame, as we said last time, Michelin prices but not food!.

Had a voucher for a three course meal for two as a gift. Went to the pig in December 24 as a birthday treat. Service great, but sat at a not very nice table in a dark corner. Really disappointed with the food as very average. Drinks relatively expensive. £200 for. Lunch for two. Sadly mediocre - wouldn’t return.