Welcome to the 40-watt hotel. Where you can check out anytime you like, but you can't find the door…read moreto ever leave. So last weekend I stayed in Wortley Hall hotel the night before a wedding. Unfortunately though the group were in great spirits there were a large number of things that just made this place unbearable. Firstly the decor: The hotel section especially is in dire need of a full redecoration. Peeling wallpaper, smelly communal spaces and tatty carpets were found throughout. In fact the only place which seemed to have been looked after was our room, however despite the competently hung wallpaper there were still a few crucially lacking features, most importantly a safe (which we were told there would be for the wedding rings, meaning keeping them in someone else's room overnight). The bathroom was a bizarre mess, simultaneously clean and dirty. The cheap lino stuck to our feet getting out of the laughably small showers with it's semi-functional door. It is only fair to say that the house-keeping had done a good job and everything was as immaculate as they could make it, so it's not laziness, just dilapidation and incompetence. Secondly the house-staff: While one of the bar staff and the breakfast staff were very nice and pleasant they struggle to make up for the remaining staff. Upon arrival we were just stared at blankly during check-in (not even a hello), during our evening in the bar the staff were slow and rude, one girl especially had a habit of announcing the prices while thrusting her hand over the bar and not making eye contact. "Five Ninety!" *thrust and look away bored*. Thirdly the smell: I can't comprehend exactly what is going on here but throughout the night we encountered a large variety of very unwelcome smells in the hotel. From a faint whiff of bowel movement in the corridors, to a mixture of urine and bleach in the bar, to a rather unfortunate vomit odour in one of the breakfast rooms. I can't tell if this is a product of recent nights of the long encrusted truth of what happens at your average Wortley Hall bash, but it was unpleasant to say the least. Lastly, the fixtures and fittings: This all culminates in the most bizarre feedback I could ever give to a hotel. The overwhelming impression that the entire building was appointed for the dwarves from Lord of the Rings. "What kind of a comment is that!?" I hear you ask. Well what else am I to think when all the mirrors are at a height of 4'6" and all the light bulbs are so dim I think they actually produced darkness? This decision to make all the rooms the Gimli suite may we be deliberate ("It was deliberate!") but that doesn't make it any less a bad idea. Also, I though I did know Dwarves were natural sprinters, I didn't know that they didn't like condiments with their breakfasts. Not a jot of brown sauce, a dollop of ketchup, or heaven forbid a little piccalilli was on offer. Better get some beanjuice while you're up! The most saving of graces here are the grounds. Lovely, well kept and well described. I would only add this, go see them before someone sets up a bouncy castle or a sumo ring in them, which appears to be a daily occurrence around 11:30.

Super happy to have stayed a couple of nights here last summer while we photographed Michael and…read moreManasi's wedding. Loved the area, breathtaking gardens and great staff. Also, if you are getting married here its well recommended by us. Stunning all around - http://blavou.co/wortley-hall-wedding-photography/ Thanks guys! http://blav

The old pub, called The White Hart, was revamped, 'modernised' to appeal more to youngsters and…read morerenamed as 'The White Heart'. It is not so bad but avoid if you like traditional English pubs.

Fantastic food…read more Lovely bar & lounge area. A little pricey - but worth every penny for different menu choices.

1st Choice offer a great range of photography, and the staff there are very helpful. I have used…read morethem 3 times for passport photographs - for £10 you get a well-taken photo of the correct size and proportions and adhering to the endless rules about passports these days! They also guarantee that if your application is sent back because of the photo, they'll take another for free. Really happy with the service I have received, and I'm the only person I know with a great passport photo!

You know you are in for a warm welcome when the pub has a sign outside saying 'families, dogs and…read moremuddy boots welcome'. A good selection of beers on offer, including the Ginger Marble Ale, which is what I chose to accompany my roast dinner. The meat was a bit fatty, but the portion size was decent enough and arrived on our table just as our feet were warming up from our walk in the Peak District. There was a full menu of what I like to call 'proper food' aswell as snacks and sandwiches and what quite a few vegetarian dishes too. Small carpark out front, but with the Inn being situated next door to the Hope Railway station, there is ample parking close by.

The place to be in that part of the peak district…read more The village of Edale amounts to a few houses, lots of campings, and hoards of sheep. However, that pub stands out as a great mansion, with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Overall, the drinks are more expensive than you would expect for such an isolated area. Blame it on the tourists, or on the tricky logistics ! The food is good. Our orders were also messed up, as I received a lamb burger with coleslaw, which I didn't want, and it came before the soup we took for starters... The burger lacked some taste, though... The potato mash was very rich and velvety, which suited the beef and ale pie perfectly. The carrot and coriander soup was also a great start to our dinner... The best moment ? Getting the last rays of sunlight in the huge garden, while reading books on one of their round tables.

Situated at Frenchgate Shopping centre, on the front. This is a great card shop. Their range is…read morecomparable to stores such as Clintons, but their prices are much lower. They offer a great selection of choice such as Age cards, Cute, Joke, Rude, Retro, Old Fashioned. Cards come in a good variety of sizes and almost every occasion is covered, with blank cards on offer for everything else. A nice selection of gift wrap, soft toys and other gifts are also on offer. Given the low price this shop is always busy!

This is always my first choice when visiting doncaster,It does get REALLY busy an you have to…read morealmost fight your way through the narrow ilse to the section you want an the que's are unbearable long at xmas time ect ,But as long as you havent got a double buggy with you, its worth puttin your self out,There cards start at only 29p an thease cards are still really nice with the name of your choice ie mum,dad,cousin ect,an the range goes right up to big padded ones which are still only about a pound,it really is worth coming here especially if you have a few cards to get as you will be sending out cards that people will think you have spent a fortune on

If you dont want to get your next birthday card from Clintons or wherever because lets face it,…read moreeveryone goes there. And if you fancy something different and maybe unique, then why not go here. It is great for choice and has some fantastic cards and gifts. I like to find somewhere a bit different that doesnt follow every other shop in the world and somewhere that is cheap as well. Here you dont have to go looking for that stupid code on the back of the card, the price is there for you. So much easier.

This is a lovely named shop so again I was intrigued to go in here and see what they had on offer…read more It is similar to most of the other shops on the main street, offering cards and gifts and other little things. It is quite large and has all sorts to offer. So if you are looking for a little something for someone you most probably will find something here.

Fantastic food and service…read more Focaccia was perfect. Bruschetta was perfect. Spaghetti Carbonara was perfect. I highly recommend you pay this place a visit.

I've been to a Carluccio's before in Stratford and it was pretty darn good so I was looking forward…read moreto a visit to the newly opened Meadowhall branch, especially as my mum has been raving about how good it is. We visited on a Friday lunchtime and it was packed out, we waited around 15 minutes for a table and that was fine, the staff were all very pleasant and apologised for the wait. The restaurant had quite a busy active vibe and even though it was quite noisy too it was never at odds with holding a conversation. Our orders were taken quickly, focaccia and dip to share to start, spinach and ricotta ravioli in sage butter for mum and the risotto special of the day, which was borlotti bean, pancetta and roast ham, for me. The food arrived quite speedily although it took longer for the drinks to appear and the focaccia was delicious. Spongy bread which gently oozed olive oil topped with a sprinkle of sea salt and a lovely peppery olive oil and balsamic dip to dunk into. Mains also arrived in a short space of time, my risotto was rather good, creamy grains of rice perfectly al dente with a generous mix of salty smoky pancetta, sweet and juicy ham and a soft textured and tasty bean. The ravioli was also good but just a little too thick and chewy to be great, although the filling and sage butter sauce were excellent. We finished with a really good cup of coffee, I chose the rich blend option and it certainly ranks up there with my other favourite brews. All the other diners also seemed to be enjoying their selections, the food looked fantastic, I really must try the chicken escalope soon! All in all a really good option for lunch, I will definitely return to sample more menu options and a browse in the shop is a given!