Don't be limited to fish and chips (Matlock Bath)

Member Name: Dennis

Product:	Matlock Bath
Date:	29/09/09 (38 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Excellent food

Disadvantages: Appearance

Matlock Bath is physically one of the most interesting parts of the Peak District. Its popularity is deserved though this has led to down marketing it so that it is regarded as the Blackpool of the Peak.

It is certainly not known for being a gourmet centre. However earlier in the year when passing through I decided to eat there. The brasserie I had previously visited was closed and the choice appeared between an exorbitantly priced meal or some fast food outlet.

We happened upon THE COUNTY AND STATION HOTEL which was so unprepossessing from the outside, reminding us of the Temperance hotels of the past and were almost discouraged from entering by the permanent set menu boards outside. We ventured inside which did not really alter our overall impression.

The owner/chef was obliging, directed us to the daily specials and cooked for us the most delicious game pie. It was the best meal eaten out that I had had for many a day. The chef obviously had a love of good food which was largely sourced locally, cooking almost entirely on the premises. He was a great raconteur and made our evening one to be remembered .

The cost of the meal including wine was remarkably cheap.

Don't miss this hidden gem or be decieved by outward appearances and pass it by.

I shall be planning my next holiday in the peaks around dinner each evening there.

Summary: On my list of Top Ten eating places