arriving at the general tarleton on a cold and windy night, the pleasant greeting of the roaring log fire in the hearth was only surpassed by the warmth of the welcome. this place may be the little sister of the angel inn at hetton, but it certainly displays no intention of living in its elder siblings shadow; this is a fantastic dining experience in its own right.

there are a choice of dining options here; the casual setting of the rural-style bar, the continental-style indoor courtyard or the comfortable, conservatively decorated dining room, where the maitre’d and his polite staff offer slick, friendly service. wherever you choose to eat, the succinct, well-balanced menu offers a tempting variety of styles and flavours and there are always a number of dishes prepared using local produce, carefully selected by the talented chef and his team the knowledgeable staff are attentive without giving you the feeling of being rushed and are happy to assist you in choosing the right bottle from the excellent wine list to accompany your meal.