Heidi's reviews
Review of The Crown
28 Apr 08, 19:01
Small but lovely 
This is a really lovely country pub. It's small and really cosy. They have an open fire in the winter and a small restaurant through the back. There's only about eight tables in total so it's really intimate. It's reasonable in price (except they charge £1.50 for soda water!) There's a guy with dread locks behind the bar who's really friendly and there's often some lovely dogs in there who come and say hello. If you've been for a walk in Great Horwood, it's a nice place to finish. They've got tables out the front on the green so you can eat out on a sunny day...
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Review of Great Horwood Service Station
28 Apr 08, 18:45
Get the job done - bad customer service 
Not exactly the top place for customer service or good interior design (!) But it's so handy because they can often fit you in really quickly. They're reasonably priced and they do get the job done quickly. No where near as good as Chapman's down the road in Winslow though... sorry to compare but they are so much better.
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Review of The Bell Hotel
24 Apr 08, 16:23
Unsure about this one 
If the Bell Hotel was run better, this could be a great place... there is SO much potential. If I had a pound for every hour I've spent in here I would be a millionaire. Two of my closest friends worked there (hence the hours I spent propping up the bar). I know for a fact that this is one of the worst places anyone could work. The managers make David Brent look like he knows what he's doing. The food is quite average (good value) but the decor is ancient.... it could really do with a facelift. It looks lovely from the outside mind you. I think it's kept alive by its regulars and the huge number of couples who book it out for weddings (it does have a nice extension out the back, I've been to two wedding receptions there). It's OK but if it's good customer service you're after, you'll struggle to find it here
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Review of Microflights
23 Apr 08, 12:26
Great value - amazing experience 
If you're stuck for birthday presents - try this! You can send a friend/family up in a microlight and give them a tour over Stowe, Silverstone etc. It's such an amazing experience and you won't be in better hands than with Head Pilot James and his crew.
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Review of Gillyflowers Gift Shops
23 Apr 08, 11:35
PERFECT place for presents
I've been going here for years. They have a massive selection of gifts and the shop is beautifully decorated. They also wrap all your gifts for you which saves time. I bought the most gorgeous pink in-car kit for my friend and she got me a pink tool box with a pink hammer and everything! Ridiculously girlie but such a great gift. You'll always find something here - although take a fair bit of cash....
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Review of Chubby's Chippy
22 Apr 08, 18:38
Good chips
I'm really fussy about my chips but this place does them well! Not as nice as the chippy along Well Street in Buckingham but one of the better chip shops around.... staff are REALLY friendly and it's really clean too
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Review of Windmill Vetinary Centre
22 Apr 08, 17:37
Windmill Veterinary Centre
Sometimes you go into vets and you wonder why on earth the people who work there work there... they don't even seem to like animals let alone love them! But this place is the opposite. I've always taken my animals here and although they are very expensive (no vet isn't though) they really do take good care of the animals and care about them. When I had to have my beautiful labrador Sweep put to sleep, they came to the house and couldn't have dealth with the situation better or with greater understanding and respect. I'll always be grateful to them for that alone. They also have a centre in Buckingham. If you want somewhere that really cares about your pets and put your mind at ease, then go here. They're lovely. Particularly Mandy who used to (not sure if she still does) work there on reception!
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Review of The Swan
22 Apr 08, 14:02
Could be better
I know a lot of people who rave about the Swan, but when I went with some friends, my best mate was served up an avocado bake which was literally rock hard avocado swimming in water with a thick cold cheesey topping... I took it back and asked for something else and the woman was REALLY rude about it saying "that's how it's supposed to be". Nice for a drink and to play pool with the Great Horwood massive.... yo... but I wouldn't recommend for food.
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Review of Chapman Auto Services
22 Apr 08, 12:00
BEST car service around
I have lost count the number of times Ian and the rest of those who work there have gone WELL out of their way to help me (and my friends and family's cars). They are great value and 100% trustworthy. They're really helpful and Cathy who is on reception is lovely so you never feel weird going into the place as a woman on your own (like some places can make you feel). You don't get better service than here.
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Review of Jenny Wren Tea Rooms
22 Apr 08, 11:42
Lovely cafe - but lots of children
This place has got SO much better. I worked there for a little while many years ago and it was so badly managed it was a joke, but now it's a really nice place for lunch and cake. I warn you though, it's always FULL to the brim with mum's and their children, they have a whole kid's corner. My dad refuses to go in there because it can get VERY noisy but on a quiet day, with only a few children, it's lovely.
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Review of Aristocuts Hairdressing
19 Apr 08, 12:06
Best value
For the BEST value come here. They're really friendly, they don't keep you hanging around but most of all, the prices are really good. I have recommended Aristocuts to most of my friends who now go. They also have an upstairs beauty bit so you can have your hair done and have a spray tan on the same day!
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