Abbeywood Gardens Restaurant in Cheshire West and Chester

Hi there, we attended a Diamond Wedding Anniversary party and very much enjoyed the food, atmosphere, venue and the gardens. Thanks very much to all the staff who were very helpful, and to the catering staff.

Today was just a cake and coffee stop but even then everything was perfect. Lovely staff, good is normally gorgeous. We use this place reasonably regularly and the food and service are always good. Tge gardens are an added bonus for those with an interest. The florist in the gift shop does some fantastic arrangements.

An amazing 70th birthday party family & friends event. The venue, space, facilities, food and service were all perfect and the staff were fantastic. Everyone had a great time and nothing was to much trouble. Plus it’s really well priced in a beautiful setting.

Waited an hour for our food & drinks (drinks not served separately!) Welsh rarebit was a bit chewy. We asked the supervisor for the bill which didn't arrive, so had to pay on the way out. Service was very haphazard. The gardens are lovely, but that's all it has going for it.

The Abbeywood cafe is set in very attractive gardens (extra charge for visiting garden). The cafe itself is lovely. My friend suggested lunch there but I wouldn't choose to visit again. I had fish and chips which were good, my friend's ham, egg and chips also looked fine. The waitress asked if we would like a dessert and then announced there was no dessert menu, just cakes etc. on the counter. She did reel off a few extra dishes, i.e. panna cotta, so I had that. I can honestly say it was the worse panna cotta I have ever had! It was like jelly turned out of half a tennis ball! It was served with icing sugar coated pineapple which the waitress hadn't mentioned at all. Had I been made aware of the pineapple and the 'jelly' I would definitely not have had this dish. I had tap water with the meal and the bill came to £21. It was also odd that the waitress took my card and swiped it without informing me of the amount charged. I had to ask. All in all, not a good experience.

Excellent...! Quality of service and food is always very good and have booked again this week with friends for Lunch. Highly recommended but you need to call /check opening days as they do cater for functions which means the cafe/restaurant may be closed...... Birtie

We booked a table of 10 for a family meal to celebrate our anniversary. We had our wedding at Abbeywood Estate the year before so it was lovely to return. They were able to arrange a table in the orangery as requested. All food and drink was thoroughly enjoyed.

Popped in having been recommended. Pleasantly surprised excellent sandwiches. Victoria Sponge and Chocolate cake were first class. Good service. Given the costs of energy and ingredients as opposed to other reviewers thought it was good value for money. I am afraid Mars Bars ain’t 6d any more and smaller. Better get used to increased prices

My husband and I spent a lovely afternoon walking around the gardens which are beautiful then we had a drink afterwards in the garden. I also bought a beautiful bunch of flowers to take home.

Lovely setting but the service is appallingly slow. Restaurant is airy and fresh. The food is nice enough but pricy for a cafe style environment. Will go back but definitely need to make sure the waiting on team are quicker and more efficient. Gardens are lovely not not wheelchair friendly

Our group has not been meeting on a monthly basis, as it had before Covid!!! Now we are getting together again for fellowship and also raising something for our local Hospice. We had an excellent Afternoon Tea at Abbeywood this week. For 25 of us there was a splendid spread and one of our group had taken Tea the week before in what one would have expected to have been a superb situation. She said that the Abbeywood provision was superior by far! Location, staff and catering were all excellent. We will be back - if they'll have us!

The staff were helpful on this occasion. Really good fishcakes with lots of salmon and white fish. Good homemade pie too

I visited the restaurant for the first time with 2 friends for coffee. The member of staff who met us was unfriendly, unhelpful and sharply spoken informing us that we should have booked a table. Another staff member who dealt with us was equally cold and unhelpful. We decided to sit outside and ordered tea and scones. The tea was brought out to us and we eventually had to go back inside and ask for our scones which they had forgotten to bring to us. A very disappointing visit.

Just been to a wedding reception at Abbeywood Delamere. Beautiful gardens excllent service and amazing food. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to visit for a bite to eat, a coffee and a walk around the gardens. The coffee and cake are really good here, I have had lunch here in the past and it been fresh and delicious. Today I had a flat white and carrot cake and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had better. The gardens are splendid but there is a charge. Worth it, I think, if you like walking around lovely gardens with far reaching views over the Cheshire countryside. Check the news section of the website before coming as they do sometimes close for weddings.

Although indoor dining was now permitted, we had booked an outdoor table at Abbeywood for our first family meal for several months. We had a lovely sunny day for it but were comforted by the fact that they provide cover outdoors for more inclement conditions. The service was very good and the food really delicious. It really was the perfect place to dine and feel comfortable.

I had a visit with friends. Enjoyed the gardens and relaxing with cake. The place felt COVID secure which was important to me.

Called for breakfast at this very relaxing venue. Had the most delicious scrambled egg with excellent coffee always hot. This place never disappoints. Made to feel welcome always by the friendly staff and never feel rushed to leave. Nothing better than sitting in the rose garden on a sunny day. Their COVID arrangements have been spot on at all times and have always felt very safe with their attention to detail during the pandemic. Great to be able to now be back inside and being served once again. .

Very poor service and waited 15 mins to be served and breakfast food took 45 mins It was not too busy so no reason for delay

Having previously eaten here and been very pleased with both standard of cuisine and service, I was hugely disappointed when returning post-pandemic..On arrival one friend asked if she should scan her contact details and was told ‘yes’, but neither myself or other were asked to give any contact details.There appeared to be no windows open, which I thought was a requirement since re-opening.Service was terribly slow despite the fact that the restaurant was not by any means full.The most disappointing aspect of our trip was that I found my meal, the vegetable lasagne to be almost inedible. It was simply some squashy vegetables which had obviously been microwaved, as the edges of pasta were crisp and dry. No cheese in sight; flavourless and accompaniment of ‘garlic bread consisted of two triangles of white bread with a thin spreading of butter. A few salad leaves were added and the meal which was described as a main course at £12.50 was small. My friends were luckier, having chosen the Welsh Rarebit which looked tasty. Coffee arrived in mug with coffee slopped down the side and in the saucer. I am returning with other friends soon and am wondering about cancelling booking.

Food nice but quite small portions and very overpriced. The seating area isn't great, we were charged £13 for two pieces of cheesecake, which is outrageous, £45 for lunch, two salads and cake,too expensive.

Had a very light lunch (Sandwiches/Tea/ Cappucino) on 14th Sept. No complaints regarding the food and the CV-19 precautions were well thought out. Unfortunately, the experience was tarnished by the Meeter and Greeter repeatedly saying "Yokay?" as customers arrived. Not so much as a "good Morning/Afternoon" or even a simple "Hello". Nothing's going to change, I know, but such informality is not universally appreciated, particularly within earshot!

Seven adults (plus one baby) were sat at two outdoor tables in the rose garden in order to enjoy tea/coffee/cake prior to lunch, and then a good range of lunches. Some finished off with a range of cakes. The meals were very good and the arrangements for social distancing likewise. Staff were friendly and helpful. After lunch we enjoyed a walk around the extensive gardens, a delightful mixture of pretty, naturalistic and practical. For families to meet up for a meal, a chat, a relaxing walk for a whole afternoon this really did the trick.

Food excellent service excellent Every possible measure for social distancing were taken I was very impressed. Felt safe

Three of us had lunch here. The main courses were satisfactory though not memorable. The desserts took half an hour to arrive but were very good. Service was friendly. Prices were slightly high for the type of food. The gardens behind the restaurant were a delight.

We stopped in as visiting the gardensThe quality of the food was good but it was pricey for what it was. We had effectively a couple of toasted sandwiches with salad for £9 each. Also seemed a bit confusing whether it was table service or order at bar. Staff were friendly

5 Ladies that lunch! We sat in a pleasant area outside the restaurant under the parasols. We had a wonderful choice of food, both snack type food or a large lunch on the extensive menu. The waitresses were very friendly and attentive and the food was perfect. The gardens are beautiful too and well worth a visit.

Wish I'd discovered here before my children had started school also when my Nana was alive. It's absolutely beautiful, I don't think I could afford to go often but will be nice as a treat. The conservatory is gorgeous and we enjoyed tea, coffee, scones and fruit salad.

A ten minute drive from home, Abbeywood was on the “ must do list “ of places nearby that we often drive past. A delightful surprise, incredible lunch in beautiful surroundings and dog friendly too! All finished off with homemade cake ...one of the nicest lunches in Cheshire :)

This is a lovely restaurant within the Abbeywood Gardens. There is a limited lunch menu but which does cater for vegetarian, gluten free diets too. There is a selection of hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches and plated dishes. They serve all sandwiches (not soup & sandwich) with cucumber pickle and vegetable crisps. The pickle is lovely, crisp and fresh. The vegetable crisps were a little greasy for my taste.Service was good. There is no music playing so it's a good atmosphere for talking. Very relaxing. Will definitely visit again.Plated dishes run to between £12 - £15 but sandwiches are around £10 which whilst expensive for a sarnie is OK for the odd treat.

Attractive setting in grounds of manor house with beautiful gardens which can be visited at an extra charge. Restaurant is in large conservatory overlooking the gardens. Good choice of food, well cooked and presented, service excellent. Worth a trip out to the countryside.

A lovely afternoon tea. Nice selection of sandwiches, five different fillings. The cakes and scone were lovely and fresh. A large pot of tea and jug of water rounded off the tea. We sat in the conservatory which overlooked the garden. Very friendly staff.

Lovely setting for an afternoon tea to treat my mum. The restaurant was lovely. The food was well presented and very tasty. Great value for money for what you would expect from such a lovely place. The staff were brilliant and very friendly, they couldn’t do enough for us. This restaurant had a lovely view from the conservatory on to the beautiful gardens. I will definitely be revisiting for afternoon tea with my mum.

Excellent situation overlooking former stately house gardens.Good food and service. Very good wheelchair access.

We made a visit to the cafe following our walk around the gardens after seeing the wonderful offerings when purchasing our ticket. The staff were helpful and pleasant and we enjoyed our items in the lovely conservatory enjoying the view of the garden.

We had been round the gardens and decided to stop, the cafe does get busy but there is plenty of seating. I had a latte, hubby had a hot chocolate and we shared a slice of carrot cake it was all delicious, hubby did say it was the best hot chocolate he's had! It is pricey but the quality is worth the cost. Staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. Very enjoyable visit.

Went for quick breakfast, took 40 minutes to get porridge and 25 mins later for breakfast. Not recommended if you have tight schedule

Visited today to have a meeting with some colleagues over lunch.

Along with family I visited abbeywood for an afternoon tea. Didn't know what to expect as we had never been and it was so worth it! The venue is outstanding, the food delicious and the staff went above and beyond! Harry the owner was welcoming and his team were second to non. Special mention to Matt and Holly who were working they welcomed us with a smile and made sure throughout our visit that we were happy and looked after, so thank you. Looking forward to visiting again soon for a Sunday roast which looked mouth watering good!

I had lunch here today and can honestly say the fish was the best I have ever tasted the whole presentation was superb also. The decaf latte was lovely and hot too. very enjoyable.

As a regular coffee drinker I can honestly say that the Cappuccinos at Abbeywood are the best in the area. Service was excellent as was the chocolate cake. Will definitely visit again 🙂🙂🙂.

We had a wonderful stay at Abbbeywood Estates on the occasion of our daughter's wedding. We travelled from Ireland and made several bookings from there by telephone for family members. Harry was fabulous, sorting rooms so we could all be together. He even allowed us to bring our very aincient and sickly dog, who I just couldn't leave behind! All members of staff were professional and polite - I must especially mention Nial, a young man who always seemed to be there when you needed him, even before you needed him sometimes, OMG that lad never seemed to stop trying to make sure everything ran smoothly. If I ran an hotel I would certainly head-hunt him! The day went so smoothly it was a dream. We arrived on the Friday and there was another wedding on, not wanting to interupt anything I dithered about wanting to sort our rooms out, a member of staff smoothly exited the other wedding and dealt with my query, politely, efficiently and quickly. Can't praise them all enough!

Beautiful place, however, I was led to nearly pulling the pint myself. I saw people leave before being served Worst service ever, weddings take over service of the general public. So poor, what a shame.

Friends took us for lunch. Great ambiance in the cafe and conservatory. The food was very nice and well priced and the staff were very efficient. After a lovely lunch we ventured into the handsome gardens. The views are stunning and plenty of benches to sit and take it all in.

Was not aware of this place until purchasing a copy of the Gardeners World 241 gardens magazine and decided to visit. The cafe was busy while we were there and had inside, conservatory and outside garden seating. We decided on outside as it was a lovely day but regretted it as the wasps were a real pain!! The menu was varied but a little pricey. Staff were friendly and attentive and the place was very clean.

I went here for breakfast with a friend for the first time.

We stayed last Friday for a family wedding and had a lovely time. We stayed in Room 3 which was lovely, a proper old fashioned elegent room (do get bored of these modern ones) overlooking the amazing gardens. Bed and pillows were the best ever, I even asked where they were bought. The wedding was fantastic outside ceremony under the trees in the shade, really beautiful, followed by the reception in the conservatory. Food was absolutely fantastic and they even got me a vegetarian starter, as I don't eat fish, followed by the lamb, gorgeous. Overall a very special day, for a very special couple. Many thanks.

My neighbour and I went yesterday to celebrate her birthday. We're both pensioners but very active within our community and this turned out to be a fantastic way to de-stress. We were more than happy to pay to spend two hours in their beautiful gardens and didn't even manage to see everything. We'll go back another time for the woodland walks, arboretum, veg garden etc. Of course the glorious weather helped but the views, the house itself and the array of plants were all breath-taking. If you want a special bouquet then their florist has to be one of the most unusual in this area. We had afternoon tea and it was delicious and the young staff were all charming and couldn't do enough for us. We left with a back seat full of plants, well-fed, pampered and relaxed.

How gorgeous is this little place! We began with tea and cake which was delicious and the staff were helpful and friendly. The gardens are small but beautiful during the sunny season and a great place to just unwind. There was a Wedding taking place during our visit and watching it was breathtaking, the location and grounds were perfect for such an event

Having spent some time wandering around the very nice garden we went for lunch. The cafe was busy but a charming lady found a table for us (the only one available) in the conservatory that looks out to part of the garden. The staff of young girls were very attentive and efficient and numerous so that our drinks were delivered quickly. The food order took longer which was expected given that the place was packed. When the food arrived it was very disappointing. My wife did not enjoy her vegetarian lasange and my chicken, ham and leek pie was very bland. Very average food.

The gardens at Abbeywood are lovely. They also have a few animals. The restaurant is very good, delicious food. There is a conservatory function room with white leather furniture. I also liked the arboretum. A beautiful and relaxing place. the gift shop has several unusual gifts and things for the home and garden. Its well worth a visit.

Visited abbeywood a couple of times now, it’s a lovely cafe and the food is fantastic! The gardens are just stunning, a must see! Highly recommended a visit!

The setting is just beautiful, although the outdoor area was a bit all over the place, not neat and tidy like the rest of the place. We sat outdoors, it was beautiful and the food was good. However, no one greeted us as we came in and we were the only ones in at that point so it wasn't busy. The coffee was luke warm and took 10 minutes - even though it was quiet. Our food was served and we wanted another drink - a quick run to order at the counter before my food went cold - again no interaction, it was all too much trouble. The bacon sandwich was divine despite being on cheap sliced bread and the eggs benedict with smoked salmon looked incredible! The second coffee was piping hot as requested! I'm hoping it was just an off day as its so beautiful and the food is good it would be shame to not visit again!

After a lovely walk around the gardens, for which there is a charge, we decided to go for a drink & a cake in the cafe. The cafe was uncomfortably hot especially in the conservatory area so we chose to sit outside. Of the 10 or so tables only 3 had parasols but of course on such a hot day these were already taken so we had to sit at one in full sun.

After visiting the Gardens which are lovely and beautifully maintained we went to the restaurant. There is plenty of room both inside and out with some great views. The menu is pretty comprehensive with some quality choices of meat and fish. We only had tea for two but the food looked fresh and well presented with plenty of hungry mouths to feed? Dogs are allowed and water and biscuits provided. A really enjoyable morning, if you haven't been to the gardens before go there first then have lunch or afternoon tea, highly recommended.

Great lunch venue in lovely conservatory, chose it because of review on Trip Advisor. Didn’t notice would be extra £5 each to see gardens. I think with a £40 lunch bill a 30min snoop wouldn’t be unreasonable.

Although we live locally this was our first time at Abbeywood Garden Restaurant following recommendation. Very tasty breakfast. Will try lunch sometime.

Been here a few times and never disappointed. Food fresh, hot and tasty. Reasonably priced. Staff very friendly and obliging. Would highly recommend a visit here.

I can't repeat myself often enough, this place is a little piece of heaven. The food is delicious and freshly cooked. The staff are little angels. The gardens are beautiful. The ambience is warm, friendly and welcoming. Many people do not realise it is even there!!

Nice, well furnished restaurant, friendly staff, extensive menu, great for a leisurely lunch followed by a stroll round the well tendered gardens and woodland walk. Dog friendly too, a real bonus.

Met with family for a very enjoyable lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for the quality of the food and ambience as it overlooks the garden. We had a variety of dishes and we all enjoyed our individual dish. My pork stroganoff was particularly delicious....

The staff at Abbeywood are really friendly, although the service can be a bit slow. Sit in the conservatory and enjoy the tropical garden and butterflies, all of which are huge this year. The food is fresh and interesting and the portions are a good size. It's a pity that it can get noisy so talking is a problem. When the weather is good it is also nice to sit outside. I went twice in a few days in Cheshire and was not disappointed.

Ideal for weddings.. Surroundings gardens, staff and service etc was faultless. Rooms are functional and comfortable. Lovely place

We were privileged to be invited to a wedding at Abbeywood Gardens in July 2017, it was such a perfect...

Nos dieron unos vales para este restaurante para nuestra boda dorada en mayo. Decidimos visitar hoy. Nos decepcionó. Absolutamente no. Impresionante, encantadora en coche hasta el restaurante. No habría conocido el lugar estaba allí! . Muy concurrido cuando entramos (siempre es una buena señal). Encontrar...

Ayer llamé para almorzar con un amigo, la comida muy buena, el servicio muy amable. Es uno de mis lugares favoritos para ir a almorzar. Sin duda lo recomendaría.

Esta fue nuestra primera visita a el Abbeywood pero no será la última. Nos reunimos con el dueño, que era amable y servicial, y caminamos por sus jardines que eran preciosas. Tuvimos un almuerzo ligero bocadillo de salmón fuera en el sol, café y tarta...

Mi primera visita hoy para el Abbeywood. Un largo camino conduce a el Abbeywood. En la primera impresión en el restaurante era buena, la decoración era preciosa y la habitación tenía unos grandes ventanales. Nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y nada era demasiado problema. Y...

Vine aquí con un amigo para almorzar. La comida estaba muy bien presentada y gustos en general, delicioso. Los jugos de fruta fresca real encantador café y tartas increíbles. El personal era muy amable y atento a pesar de estar ocupados. Hermosa y pintoresca decoración y bien mantenidas, con un estilo vintage. Los jardines encantadores, pero me imagino que será más increíble cuando todas las flores están en flor. Es caro pero merece la pena teniendo en cuenta la calidad. Vale la pena una segunda visita xx

Visitamos el Abbeywood para una boda familiar y tuve la experiencia más increíble. Así que atento, educado y atento. Como rojos mayoristas, que estaba involucrada con la habitación ayudan a configurar y ordenar el lugar de salida del día siguiente. El personal se aseguró de que no absolutamente todo lo posible para hacer de todo.

Visited with my two nieces yesterday and also our small dog. We had booked a table in the conservatory. Service was friendly and efficient. Plenty of choice on two lunch time menus.The food was fresh and well presented. Club sandwiches with sweet potato fries and smoked salmon sandwiches. The waitress even brought a couple of dog biscuits for Toby for his lunch.Lovely place always popular. Shame the weather was so awful as the gardens are very enticing. We will definitely visit again.

Had a lovely visit here. The gardens are super, really well looked after. There are several different gardens, and woodland walks, all very enjoyable. The cafe is excellent, offering light lunches and more substantial meals. I believe the glasshouse can be hired for private functions.

Lunch for 4, Didn't realise the gardens were open for charity so lots of people coming and going. Large private party in the glass house. Kitchen couldn't cope with the numbers, waited an hour from ordering , for lunch to be served , Lovely when it arrived, but the experience spoilt by the delay. Annoying that you have to request condiments, and sauces such as mint sauce to go with the lamb, you would expect them to be offered as a matter of course. Everyone very apologetic for the delays Would go again but not on such a busy day ,

It is my second visit in 7 days and the warm and friendly welcome of the young male was superb. A real attention to service, wonderful fresh food and a great choice.

Met friend for lunch. Lovely setting and helpful staff. Good menu selection. All our food was well presented and very tasty. Will visit again.

We have been here a few times and always enjoy it. Very quiet surroundings with very good food. Not easy to find unless you go looking for it but worth searching for. You can easily miss the entrance to the drive but once in the grounds drive on and into the car park. A word of warning, it is usually closed on Fridays while they prepare for Saturday Weddings and events

The Abbeywood is a treasure you may miss.Set in beautiful grounds with gardens well worth a visit the restaurant provides delicious light meals and snacks in a charming settingWe went mid week as the Abbeywood is available for weddings and functions at the weekends and locally has an excellent reputation.The staff are very friendly and helpful.A small gift shop in the grounds and the chance to buy plants also increase the experience. Accommodation is available and from the outside looks most invitingI would definitely recommend a visit.

First time we went last November we were told to take a table tge servee would join us shortly. The pleasant gentleman attended to many others but nit us. After a considerable wait we went up and asked again to have service. Eventually had a lovely meal and once our food arrived attentive service. Second visit this week. Advised take a table i will bring menus to you. We waited and waited. Young gentleman server as last time attended to other tables but not us. Repeatedly. It was not busy on both occassions. This week i would say as we arrived there were 3 tables in use in main room and 2 in conservatory. There were at least three staff members at till. After 10 minutes of making hopeful eye contact and expectancy we gave in and left. Disappointed.

Would highly recommended this cafe service was excellent food was outstanding and more importantly they had a fanstastic selection of wines and cakes.

My brand new wife and I were given a voucher for afternoon tea for two as part of a wedding present. We decided that after the wedding we needed to relax before we went on our honeymoon, so we decided to use the voucher. GARDENSWe walked around the gardens first and it was a lovely little walk and we were very lucky to have amazing sunny weather. It took us about an hour to look around the gardens and we really enjoyed them. CAFÉ We visited on what I believe is probably one of the busiest times of the year for the café, Mothers Day; it was packed. The staff were clearly rushed off their feet however, they were still able to pull off a smile (something I doubt I could have done) and they could not have been more helpful; They were brilliant. The afternoon tea was really good and I would recommend this to anyone. I will visit here again.

Lovely place and resturant with gardens.But service is slow had to ask for my coffee. I did not orderd breakfast as when i looked at what other customers eating it did not look appertizing .

Our first visit to Abbey Wood will be our last we waited over half an hour for porridge when it came out it was stone cold The place wasn't that busy so why it took so long I don't no being in the catering business my self I no how long it takes to cook food and to send cold foods out is a no go in my business

This is very close to Delamere Forest, very close to the Abbey Arms pub. This is the nicest cafe in the area. The orangery is full of light in the middle of winter to have coffee in. There are fresh cakes and a nice lunch with pies and fish and chips done very nicely. The service is polite and welcoming.

We dropped in just prior to Christmas to try their Afternoon Tea, and we were very impressed. Lots of choice when you book, so no need to be faced with food you would rather not eat. We ate in their conservatory area, which even in December was very warm and homely. The quality of the food is excellent, and there is plenty of it too. Service was excellent, all for the £13.95 each, excellent value

Friends bought me a voucher for afternoon tea for two! I had not heard of Abbeywood. I took my mum with me and was highly impressed. Staff were lovely, couldn't do enough for us, lovely young gentleman looking after us at the table. Great afternoon, superb food, will definately come again.

Definitely cheered up a chilly, wet Sunday. Spacious but cosy, serving lots of yummy food. I have visited several times and today for coffee and cake. I sampled the Elderflower and Pomegranate cake and was not disappointed. With so much choice I will be visiting again soon to try another. Lovely friendly staff...and a wood burner too!

We led to our table which had been laid out very thoughtfully next to the radiator. We had tha afternoon tea which had been bought for us as a present. We had a huge pot of very hot tea between the two of us (4 cups each), a lovely choice of fresh sandwiches and home baked cakes and scones, all of it delicious. The very nice lady who served us could not have been more attentive, she checked that we were happy with the food and offered to change items if there was anything we didn't like. We have been to a lot of different places for Afternoon Tea, but this is definitely our favourite.

The food is great and it is a good place to go for brunch and lunch. Unsure about dinner. Maybe the service could be a bit quicker and the prices slightly lower, but I think it's a good place to go for a meal overall. And, of course, it has the lovely gardens!

My daughter got married here 3 weeks ago . A fantastic time was had by all. The food was brilliant , service excellent and ambiance magic. My daughter decorated the rooms herself but the rooms were a really lovely backdrop.

Delicious food in beautiful surroundings with perfect service. What a wonderful way to spend a few hours with friends on a November afternoon. We needed to take some cakes home with us and in my excitement I completely forgot to leave a tip. So I'll have to return. Thank you.

Attended a wedding reception here yesterday and can't fault a single thing. The venue is beautiful, the food delicious and the staff terrific. Fabulous day all round.

This was our first visit and won't be our last it's worth going to the gardens are fantastic the food is also very good

This restaurant is in a beautiful setting and the gardens are quite exceptional but sadly I found the lunch we had somewhat disappointing as it looked okay but was cold and tasteless. I also thought the charge for looking around the gardens was rather high.

Went with the family for lunch and a walk round the gardens. Beautiful day so we sat outside.Could not fault the gardens or venue, it was lovely. Very busy for a Monday afternoon too! Only negative point would be the price of entry for the gardens, especially after having lunch. I would return, but would have to be a special occasion to justify the price of lunch and entry to the gardens.

What a lovely place to visit and have morning coffee/lunch or afternoon tea. All the food is home cooked - staff are friendly and the gardens are superb. Look out for the new vegetable patch.

We had our wedding reception at Abbeywood and cannot thank everyone enough for making our day so very special. The venue is stunning with the most amazing views and gardens. The support with the wedding preparations made planning our day exciting with minimal stress and worry. Also the staff on the day went above and beyond to ensure that everything was just perfect. Abbeywood has also just opened 7 rooms which were reserved for our guests. Each room including the bridal suite is furnished to a beautiful standard with many rooms overlooking the gardens and rolling hills behind. The wedding breakfast itself was delicious with many of our guests commenting on the high standard of food. Also the bacon and sausage butties for our evening buffet went down very well!We ordered our wedding flowers and table centre pieces from Clare who is the florist based in the gift shop at Abbeywood. The flowers are grown in the grounds of Abbeywood itself and Clare makes the most beautiful bouquets exactly as you request them. I asked for wild flowers in a loose bouquet and this is what I got! All in all our wedding was just perfect. We are now looking forward to returning to the cafe in the near future.

We brought my parents here for their birthday lunch. It was a beautiful day so we were able to sit outside on the new furniture. Lots of choice for lunch and good service. Food was great too! Staff very friendly and at one point the owner came to chat to us too. We visited earlier in the year and found him very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning soon.

Afternoon tea with my 2 granddaughters to celebrate a birthday. The team were so very welcoming and attentive to the girls. Both girls loved exploring the gardens following the map to find the chickens, each of the themed gardens and the play area. Tea was delicious , beautifully presented , all in all just perfect

We got married at Abbeywood in May and have eaten there a LOT over the two years since we booked it. Every time it's absolutely top notch food. There's something for everyone and it can even please even fussy old people. The Sunday roast is an absolute treat and will cure any hangover ;) Our wedding here was also fabulous and cannot recommend Abbeywood enough as a cafe, hotel and wedding venue.

Our wedding in May was almost ruined due to the rude owner. Myself and my bridal party, in all 11 of us arrived on the Friday and stayed in the apartment, we had 4 small well behaved dogs with us that stayed in the kitchen/dining area. To start, the owner insulted us saying he could smell smoke in the apartment, I called to assure him we would never be so disrespectful as to smoke inside the building, bare in mind there was only 2 smokers out of the 11 people. On our wedding day, the owner walked around in shorts, casual shirt and a cap which I thought was very unprofessional. He walked around telling my mum off because of the dogs. Asking people not to smoke even though there were no signs allocating smoking areas, he approached my 85 year old aunty and made her feel extremely uncomfortable because she was smoking outside but apparently not in the correct area. He threatened an uncle to asking him to leave because he put a cigarette on the floor, there were absolutely no ashtrays for the smokers and we had to request some for the tables. If I was aware of the no smoking areas or Harry's dislike of cigarettes I would not of booked the venue. We paid over £500 for a evening buffet that consisted of 3 trays with egg sandwiches, pork pies and a few bread sticks, the buffet was brought out 2 hours too early and also was not announced, nobody knew it was there. The list goes on and on. I just want anyone reading this to know that I come from a hard working class, honest and good family and we were made to feel very inadequate by the owner. I will give credit where it is due and say the wedding breakfast was delicious and everyone enjoyed it but we did go over due to a miss-hap in the morning and slow service and our evening guests were left wondering what to do outside, no one directed or informed them. Most of the staff were very friendly, I did email two of them thanking them, I received one reply. I must mention that on the Sunday, the day after the wedding Harry the owner tried to argue with me stating that he told me two small dogs where allowed when in fact he said 4 dogs. The next day myself and my mother in law forward the email from Harry stating that we was indeed allowed 4 small well behaved dogs on this occasion. In the email I also stated my other complaints, neither of us received a reply. As of today, we are owed an invoice and they still have some of our decorations, I doubt I will receive a reply. It is such a shame because the place is so beautiful and a lovely backdrop for a wedding but I would definitely not recommend it, it was far too stressful.