Shendish Manor - Dacorum

We were pleasantly surprised when we visited the restaurant. Even though we live nearby we had never been to the Orangey restaurant We had a lovely meal, served by friendly staff. Prices were reasonable £21.95 3 course meal Monday to Thursday and £29.95 Friday to Sunday. Wine prices were typical for the area ranging from £21 to £48 . The restaurant was light and airy with views across the grounds. It was very quite for a Saturday night, which did not surprise me, I had been unable to contact via phone as there was no answer, no working on line portal and email took 2 days to answer. I appreciate staffing is difficult but when I finally went up to the hotel to book as I live nearby their was a large wedding in progress and the poor receptionist was trying her best to deal with everyone, she clearly needed help. I would recommend and we will go back again

After the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions it has been good to be able to revisit old haunts denied to us during the last 18 months. Shendish Manor is one such place. Set in the Hertfordshire countryside of Apsley, this grand manor house dates back to 1300, since when it has had many owners, chiefly the publishing company of Longman's. In 1936 it was sold to the local stationery firm of John Dickinson when it became a sports and social club. From 1994 it has been a hotel, golf club and conference centre. The Orangery restaurant looks out over acres of green countryside and provides an oasis of calm away from the hurly-burly of the nearby main London Road. The menu is brief but to the point. Starters of Beetroot Feta salad and the Ham Pea terrine made appetising starters. The Pan-fried chicken breast was packed with flavour and served on gratin potatoes with roasted carrots, carrot puree and a delicious red wine jus. My Seabass fillet was a good piece of fish well cooked and served with Parmentier potatoes, fine green beans, cherry tomatoes and a spiced tomato dressing. The Warm chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream and the Coconut panna cotta with pineapple salsa made a fine finish to a very good lunch. After so long of being away from such civilised surroundings it was a pleasure to be back at a place where you can relax and try to forget the tragedy of the current ongoing global disaster.

Visited for lunch. Service was slow. Food was okay, nothing special. Prices were woah £4.40 for a large Pepsi! £8.00 for a melt ciabatta! Probably better options in the area.

This restaurant was billed as a highlight. However, service was just about average (even in the middle of the week and without any big functions on). The menu was as expected for a middle class restaurant these days wit some local Aylesbury duck etc. Execution of it was ok but there wasn’t anything exceptional. Is the treck out to it worth it? Perhaps not

Evening meal. Food was average to good. Service generally was good but had to wait a while for the food. Staff were very nice and friendly.