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The Gissons Inn

3.0 of 5
Kenford, Kennford EX6 7UD, England
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Kennford
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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lynn56_10
Coventry, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Gissons is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. The manager and her staff are welcoming, friendly and can't do enough for their guests. The food is excellent and the carvery fantasic. Next time we are in Exeter we will be staying at the Gissons. Thanks for a great stay More

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Sareda35
Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Gissons is local to us and we visit regularly. Since the new owners took over the restaurant has improved greatly and we often pop in for a "senior citizen" special lunch or a Sunday lunch - especially their nut roast which is excellent! The carvery vegetables are well cooked, not over cooked, and the choice is interesting. Vege gravy is... More

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onetonyone
Truro, United Kingdom
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Potentially a lovely old property with character and charm, reality is very dissapointing, although the staff were friendly and polite. Real Ales mostly not available, restaraunt offers poor qulaity at fair prices although the carvery is kind of o.k. Won't be rushing back despite it being recommended to us. I'm told the accomodation has all been recently upgraded, perhaps they'll... More

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Tania Hedouin, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
26 January 2012

We aim to offer 2 real ales any any time at the Gissons and we offer good wholesome foods with a traditional carvery and daily specials. I hope that when your vistiting the area again that you will come in introduce yourself to Miranda our general manager. More

Senttocoventry
Coventry, United Kingdom
Contributor
14 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

I stayed at the gissons on business and wasn't disappointed. I stayed in one of the rooms at the top of the house, spacious and modern. Great service, friendly staff, great price and lovely breakfast too. For £55 this is a great quality hotel. More

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Tania Hedouin, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Thank you for your comments and we hope to see you again soon. More

Monkeyzee
Devon
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25 reviews
14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We only ate at the Gissons for a quick Sunday carvery whilst passing by (saves cooking as it was getting late) The outside looks like a traditional olde worlde pub by the side of the A38/M5 - good access off the road. Big car park and tidy inside, although typical old style pub trying to be gastro in it's decor.... More

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Tania Hedouin, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
11 January 2012

We at The Gissons have prided ourselves on our Carvery we offer a selection of potato choices normally 3-4 options and a slection of 9 vegetables.I am sorry you were disapointed with the carvery, and it did not lived upto your expectation on this occassion but we hope to see you again at the Gissons in the near future and... More

slw1308
Exeter, United Kingdom
Contributor
13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

My husband and I have been here twice in the last few months for Sunday Lunch. I normally steer clear of carvery's, as not a great fan of serve yourself food that has often been left out for hours!), hoowever I am now a convert. The carvery at the Gissons is different, really fresh and good quality with lots of... More

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donnagarner
derbyshire midlands
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3 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Yes the rooms are small but the shape of them makes them nice better than a boring square rooms you get in a travel lodge the showers are like a waterfall hot and powerful the food is a Calvary and a full menu tried both and they we the best all in all I would stay there again no problem More

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christineporter6
weston super mare
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9 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stopped here for a bite to eat on our way to Ivybridge. Very impressed with the food and didnt take long once ordered. The barman was very chatty and friendly. It was middle of the afternoon so very quiet. I would definately recommend stopping here for a meal. It was lovely also because it is just off the motorway... More

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Rosenhuset
Surrey
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

We stayed for one night and were happy with the friendly and helpful service, clean and pleasant room and great food. How disappointed we were then that because our room was so badly ventilated we were unbearably hot during the night. So much so that we had to have the fan on all night which was quite noisy. Please get... More

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DixieDevil
Devon
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13 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Popped in to The Gissons on a busy Sunday afternoon, and was immediately impressed with the warm welcome from Margaret behind the bar. The carvery was fantastic with 3 different meats, roast and new potatoes, yorkie puds, and 4 different veg with lovely gravy. The ambience in the restaurant was lovely and without doubt, it was the best carvery I've... More

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