We visited on a busy Sunday afternoon. There was still ample car parking spaces. There are lots of goodies displayed to buy from cakes, jams, cushions, toys and bird food not forgetting plants and garden accessories. We had a great time browsing but found the prices experience so didn’t buy anything. It was lovely and clean and everything well displayed. There is a separate restaurant but we didn’t use.
874belindaf
If your thinking of going for Coffee or Lunch in either of the two warm Cafes you will be mistaken. There is a severe lack of heat and seeing people sitting with their coats and jackets is normal. They are freezing, with the Wood Fired Kitchen,s Log burner hasn't been working since early December. As a family we will not be going there until there is heating. ?
patriciapW5546QX
We visited today for lunch. The weather was very wet and windy. The cafe was full and we were kept waiting outside under a gazebo for at least 20 mins while a table became free. There were several customers in front of us including a person with a walking aid. Finally seated, we were instructed to place our order at the counter. We then waited for a further 15 mins for the food to arrive. I reconstructed my sandwich which had fallen apart en route. We arrived at the cafe at a very busy period, admittedly. However, surely there is a better way to accommodate waiting customers than in an area open to the elements? And if the food has slipped during the rush to serve it then for goodness sake either don’t serve it or put it together before it reaches the table. Other popular eateries have a paging system whereby the customer can wander around the retail area and is paged when a table is free. Could this, or similar, not be implemented here?
JULES3789
Very disappointed with my first visit here. The cheese sandwich was peculiar, with very wet sundried tomatoes and a little bit of grated cheese" - and I got a wedge of pumpkin spiced cake that was uneatable - it was so dry at both of the cut sides - it must have been plated ready to serve for at least a week! First and last visit i'm afraid!
Andrew Footit
Only discovered this place by chance12 months ago. Garden centre ok if that’s your thing. But the cafe serves the best Eggs Benny, maybe one day I’ll try something else on the menu……..
Mother3g
This was amazing from start to finish the breakfast was great as a wide selection of options but the toast was a bit burnt on both sides what I like about the place is how you get to choose we’re to sit . We went in the morning and is less busy as it normally gets busier later on . This is a great place and definitely recommend
Leon Z
Friendly service in a well decorated cafe. Ingredients are fresh, taste delicious, and don’t forget to try their desserts.
Chas DIY
Lovely coffee and cake. Bonus that dogs are allowed in the garden centre itself and can sit outside cafe. Brilliant
PeteLucy434
A rather superior garden centre with a fine cafe. It was heaving, so clearly popular with locals, and food was excellent.
Goldie335
Ordered scone with jam and cream, an americano with hot milk and a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. When they were delivered to the table the hot chocolate was luke warm and the coffee was only slightly warmer. Took them back to the counter and was informed they would re make them. 20 minutes later we had eaten the cake but the drinks had not arrived so I went to check and they had forgotten and so I asked for my money back for the drinks. The girl on the counter had to get the manager who came and refunded the money for the drinks was totally disinterested and only managed a very half hearted ‘Sorry’ Needless to say we won’t be rushing back.
In 2018 I complained that there was no Internet, 2023 and still no Internet. Unbelievable. Our lunch was served with no cutlery and we had to get our own. My wife wanted a latte with oat milk and was charged an extra 30p, it is the first time we have been charged anywhere. The knives wouldn't even cut bread. Please sharpen your knives and let people know that they have to get their own condiments, cutlery and napkins if they order food.
tiddlypom12345
This is a great venue with excellent front of house service. However our visits are usually spoiled because the food is often cold. On two occasions we sent it back and it came back hot proving they can do it. Yesterday we visited and were speedily served with luke warm eggs, cold ham and cold chips that looked like they had been sitting around for a day or so all on a cold plate . Garnish was a single pea shoot with no attempt at presentation. All at a pretty high price for what is eggs, ham and chips! Who is quality controlling what goes out of the kitchen? We didn’t bother sending it back ( what’s the point?) again but won’t be returning.
Yrllaedi
Excellent place to find healthy plants of all varieties in season .Good indoor centre for garden furniture and sundries, and lots of gifts and cards. A deli area with good fruit and veg. Good cafe/restaurant well catered and very popular. Plus a ‘growing nursery’ for further plants. None of this is cheap but all good quality. A great venue.
Kath Gorman
Great garden centre. And restaurant serves lovely meals or sit and have a drink. Great garden furniture. We'll worth a visit
Louise Bentley
A busy, popular cafe for all the family.An interesting menu with mostly tasty food.The kids menu is also lovely.Their cakes are beautiful but we didn't indulge today.
We visited on a busy Sunday afternoon. There was still ample car parking spaces. There are lots of goodies displayed to buy from cakes, jams, cushions, toys and bird food not forgetting plants and garden accessories. We had a great time browsing but found the prices experience so didn’t buy anything. It was lovely and clean and everything well displayed. There is a separate restaurant but we didn’t use.
If your thinking of going for Coffee or Lunch in either of the two warm Cafes you will be mistaken. There is a severe lack of heat and seeing people sitting with their coats and jackets is normal. They are freezing, with the Wood Fired Kitchen,s Log burner hasn't been working since early December. As a family we will not be going there until there is heating. ?
We visited today for lunch. The weather was very wet and windy. The cafe was full and we were kept waiting outside under a gazebo for at least 20 mins while a table became free. There were several customers in front of us including a person with a walking aid. Finally seated, we were instructed to place our order at the counter. We then waited for a further 15 mins for the food to arrive. I reconstructed my sandwich which had fallen apart en route. We arrived at the cafe at a very busy period, admittedly. However, surely there is a better way to accommodate waiting customers than in an area open to the elements? And if the food has slipped during the rush to serve it then for goodness sake either don’t serve it or put it together before it reaches the table. Other popular eateries have a paging system whereby the customer can wander around the retail area and is paged when a table is free. Could this, or similar, not be implemented here?
Very disappointed with my first visit here. The cheese sandwich was peculiar, with very wet sundried tomatoes and a little bit of grated cheese" - and I got a wedge of pumpkin spiced cake that was uneatable - it was so dry at both of the cut sides - it must have been plated ready to serve for at least a week! First and last visit i'm afraid!
Only discovered this place by chance12 months ago. Garden centre ok if that’s your thing. But the cafe serves the best Eggs Benny, maybe one day I’ll try something else on the menu……..
This was amazing from start to finish the breakfast was great as a wide selection of options but the toast was a bit burnt on both sides what I like about the place is how you get to choose we’re to sit . We went in the morning and is less busy as it normally gets busier later on . This is a great place and definitely recommend
Friendly service in a well decorated cafe. Ingredients are fresh, taste delicious, and don’t forget to try their desserts.
Lovely coffee and cake. Bonus that dogs are allowed in the garden centre itself and can sit outside cafe. Brilliant
A rather superior garden centre with a fine cafe. It was heaving, so clearly popular with locals, and food was excellent.
Ordered scone with jam and cream, an americano with hot milk and a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. When they were delivered to the table the hot chocolate was luke warm and the coffee was only slightly warmer. Took them back to the counter and was informed they would re make them. 20 minutes later we had eaten the cake but the drinks had not arrived so I went to check and they had forgotten and so I asked for my money back for the drinks. The girl on the counter had to get the manager who came and refunded the money for the drinks was totally disinterested and only managed a very half hearted ‘Sorry’ Needless to say we won’t be rushing back.
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In 2018 I complained that there was no Internet, 2023 and still no Internet. Unbelievable. Our lunch was served with no cutlery and we had to get our own. My wife wanted a latte with oat milk and was charged an extra 30p, it is the first time we have been charged anywhere. The knives wouldn't even cut bread. Please sharpen your knives and let people know that they have to get their own condiments, cutlery and napkins if they order food.
This is a great venue with excellent front of house service. However our visits are usually spoiled because the food is often cold. On two occasions we sent it back and it came back hot proving they can do it. Yesterday we visited and were speedily served with luke warm eggs, cold ham and cold chips that looked like they had been sitting around for a day or so all on a cold plate . Garnish was a single pea shoot with no attempt at presentation. All at a pretty high price for what is eggs, ham and chips! Who is quality controlling what goes out of the kitchen? We didn’t bother sending it back ( what’s the point?) again but won’t be returning.
Excellent place to find healthy plants of all varieties in season .Good indoor centre for garden furniture and sundries, and lots of gifts and cards. A deli area with good fruit and veg. Good cafe/restaurant well catered and very popular. Plus a ‘growing nursery’ for further plants. None of this is cheap but all good quality. A great venue.
Great garden centre. And restaurant serves lovely meals or sit and have a drink. Great garden furniture. We'll worth a visit
A busy, popular cafe for all the family.An interesting menu with mostly tasty food.The kids menu is also lovely.Their cakes are beautiful but we didn't indulge today.