'The Nettle' - Milltown - Ashover - Derbyshire
http://www.aboutnottinghamshire.co.uk/
This delightful country inn was built in the 16th century. It was given the name 'Nettle' by the landlord in the early 1700s. He had been a merchant seaman who had skippered a ship of this name, and he also named his greyhound 'Nettle' and it won the prestigious Waterloo Cup. After his death it was called 'The Greyhound', but has now reverted to its previous, historic name.
Inside it is very olde worldly, and quite cluttered. Personally I'm not too keen on this sort of decor, always worrying that it's not too clean, but in fact this was quite nice and certainly atmospheric!
Looking round there were certainly a lot of tables, and I imagine it's quite popular, so it must be good as it's really not particularly near anywhere, and everyone would have to travel to get to it. (The nearest place is Ashover, with Matlock over 4 miles away.)
I chose to just have a sandwich, but it was certainly impressive when it arrived, although the service was a bit slow. This is smoked salmon and creme fraiche on granary, with rocket salad, served with homemade chips which cost £6.50, and was both lovely and very filling.
Certainly it is in the most lovely setting, and I was particularly amused at this sign. I certainly think I will be going back and recommend a visit.
This delightful country inn was built in the 16th century. It was given the name 'Nettle' by the landlord in the early 1700s. He had been a merchant seaman who had skippered a ship of this name, and he also named his greyhound 'Nettle' and it won the prestigious Waterloo Cup. After his death it was called 'The Greyhound', but has now reverted to its previous, historic name.
Inside it is very olde worldly, and quite cluttered. Personally I'm not too keen on this sort of decor, always worrying that it's not too clean, but in fact this was quite nice and certainly atmospheric! 
Looking round there were certainly a lot of tables, and I imagine it's quite popular, so it must be good as it's really not particularly near anywhere, and everyone would have to travel to get to it. (The nearest place is Ashover, with Matlock over 4 miles away.)I chose to just have a sandwich, but it was certainly impressive when it arrived, although the service was a bit slow. This is smoked salmon and creme fraiche on granary, with rocket salad, served with homemade chips which cost £6.50, and was both lovely and very filling.
Certainly it is in the most lovely setting, and I was particularly amused at this sign. I certainly think I will be going back and recommend a visit. 
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