Bridge Farm Barn Restaurant & Tea Room in Babergh

Yikes. Looked good, ordered two sandwiches to go which I thought were pricy at £8 EACH. Tried to charge me £18. Where I come from 2x8=16 but the lady said 'well thats what it says on the screen'. Genius, I bet NASA want her back when she's finished at the Café. The supposed 'country cheddar and ale chutney' was in fact wholesaler grated cheddar and a tiny scraping of nondescript chutney. These offerings made Greggs cheese and pickle taste like gourmet crafted treats. Came with a bag of crips, the choices were salted or salt and vinegar. No other flavour exists. Confused staff, over priced, overrated. Not everyone is an American tourist folks!

Had a wonderful afternoon tea with family a lovely selection of sandwiches and cakes and savoury bites friendly staff with abundant refills of pots of tea well worth a visit all homemade fresh cakes and scones.

We had a wonderful Afternoon tea at Corn craft. There were delicious sandwiches, cakes and cheese scones as well as fruit scones with jam and cream. Everything was served on beautiful cake stands together with pretty bone china cups and saucers. The service was first class, tea was refilled without asking and staff wanted to make sure we you had an enjoyable experience, we certainly did thank you! For us this outshines some Afternoon teas we have had at four and five star hotels. Well done Corn craft and we look forward to a return visit.

Well should of been for lunch, stood near the door to wait to be seated and then abruptly asked had we booked. Umm no we have just driven 40 miles . Apparently no tables yet there clearly was, so if you wish to eat there remember to book, not that we did on a previous visit. Very expensive now too, so shall not return

I have visited Corn Craft twice this month with my 9 month old. Every member of staff fell over themselves to take care of us. Brilliant food and drinks, engaging and attentive throughout our visits. Very family friendly tea room (and we are BLW so alot of mess!). Our little one got a lot of attention which they loved! I would 100% reccomend a visit if you have a little one.

We always used to like to come here when we around this area. So we made the trip for lunch. To say gobsmacked at the prices was a understatement. £11 panini, £8.50 plain jacket potato. We did stop but we cant afford your prices next time, such a shame. Next day we went to down the road, much better prices.

Good for a snack and drinks. Nice range of cakes and sandwiches. Drinks generous. Breakfast menu tempting. Nice place to visit for plants, local art, sewing materials and second hand goods. The restaurant has a card and craft shop attached.

We've been here a couple of times and always find friendly service and good food. A great place to go for cake & coffee, or on our last visit treated ourselves to high tea which gets you a nice selection for a fixed price. Our only comment is that the café does get quite hot and even with a couple of doors open it doesn't seem to help much. There is outdoor seating which seems quite popular.

Been here before and couldnt wait to take our friends for leisurely Sunday breakfast. Lovely sunny morning we arrive at 1050 and realise that last orders for breakfast are 11am(on Sunday) quickly agreed 5 large breakfast arrived at counter at1058 only to be told you cant order breakfast as its 11am! It wasnt and still had 2 minutes to go. The place was not full and I was told they had breakfasts waiting to be cooked. The young man behind the counter was unhelpful and wouldnt agree to serve us. We the left and went to Hollow Trees a mile away and the staff were helpful friendly and the breakfast was marvellous. Last orders for breakfast here 1130am.

We went for breakfast yesterday and had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The eggs were over cooked and very dry and the smallest slices of paper thin smoked salmon were just really not enough and the food looked like it had been thrown on the plate. Very disappointed and will not be coming for breakfast again.

Friendly helpful staff. Have been a few times for a full English breakfast and never been disappointed, all freshly cooked. Haven't tried any other meals but the menu looks tempting.

You have to book a table as it’s always busy-which we did but did not realise that if you wanted Sunday roast you had to book it at the same time! so could not have one! but had cottage pie instead which was very nice-staff we’re a bit moody and did’nt seem to happy serving! Plenty of parking places-some interesting shops to browse.

The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Good range of food on the menu, staff were very pleasant and surroundings very nice. Would definitely recommend.

We have been coming here for many years and always enjoy it. The food is very nice, is not too expensive and is served in a lovely restaurant.

I don't live in the area but visited following a one-day course at the Felting shop, also well worth taking time to do. There are interesting shops and a lovely tea room also selling interesting artwork and general interesting items. The toilet is in the tea room and no where else, it seems, so if its shut - cross your legs!

Had mid-morning coffee and a cake which were delicious. Then we explored the garden centre, the second hand shop and the wonderful quilting shop - worth a visit on its own. When we went back to the cafe for lunch it was extremely busy but the meals came after only a short wait - one stilton ploughmans, one ham ploughmans - and they were very good. Nothing startling but I'd certainly go again. An excellent place to meet up in a lovely village and with plenty to do.

Have had many nice meals here over the years but was disappointed today. Although the staff are very friendly and the service quick we had to ask to have our table wiped over, the filter coffee was not hot enough and served with Uht cream, and although the salad was fresh the bacon in the panninies was very fatty and the cheese scone doughy and heavy, it all left a poor impression when normally things are such a high standard here, perhaps we just caught them on a bad day.

Fabulous High tea, even though extremely busy, nothing too much trouble, excellent service, no waiting, very friendly staff. Food excellent.

Enjoyed tea and homemade cake followed by some gift shopping, Would recommend, although it can be very busy on certain days so best to book a table beforehand.

A lovely little coffee shop/lunch stop. It does get busy at times but the attractive cafe with pine furniture is a great place to stop. I love the cheese scones and there is a good selection of lunches to choose from.

Camarera muy amable nos sirvió para estar afuera era más calor dentro de no mucho el olor dentro de la cocina, que fue mi elección ¿por qué quiere asiento dentro en un día de calor! Para nosotros 8 / 10 tarta y refrescos llevar en...

Llegamos y tenemos un lugar muy dulce e interesante, el menú parecía decente y ordenados. Sin embargo, cuando la comida llegó fue horrible. Pedí un jamón y mostaza sandwichera - era en realidad bacon y el 'Mustard' fue un paquete de Heinz que fue abofeteado...

I had a Ploughmans lunch which was lovely with fresh tasting salad. The best part was enjoying all the dressings...

He venido con regularidad durante muchos años, pero estoy por amor disminuyendo lentamente con este café. Son ellos mismos precios fuera del negocio. Parece que durante el último año el propietario ha aprobado más de gestión del día a día de su hija y varios cambios, pero no para mejor. El mayor cambio es el enorme aumento de los precios. La comida sigue siendo buena, pero los precios son demasiado altos para el tipo de comida que ofrecen y el tipo de establecimiento. Se ha vuelto muy notable que el café no es tan popular como solía ser. En el pasado no se atrevería llegar a la cafetería sin reservar una mesa, pero ahora ya no te molestes, nunca nos parecen tener problemas para encontrar una mesa. Es una pena, ya que este es un café encantador en una ubicación encantadora. Reduzca su precios antes de perder todo su comercio normal, si es que no ya demasiado tarde, ya que una vez que se han perdido los negocios que es muy difícil llegar. Que costó £9.75 platos es demasiado alta para la calidad y la presentación de la comida. 8 libras sería un precio más realista y 7 libras por una patata chaqueta es demasiado alta. £5.50/£ 6 serían suficientes. El precio de los postres también es demasiado alto, de nuevo 3.50 libras/4 libras por la calidad y presentación que se ofrece es lo suficientemente abundante. El costo de los pasteles es también demasiado alto, £1.50 a £2.50 por el tamaño de las porciones que ofrecen sería más razonable. Por favor también considere que sirve su chaqueta en los platos más patatas de tamaño como los que uso son demasiado pequeños.

Had tea and cake very nice, dinners looked good too. Lots to see and buy here. Good couple of hours, great place to bring friends to browse

After a pleasant hour or two wandering around the shops we decided on tea and cake. We opted to sit outside as the noise from the kitchen seemed to really fill the dining area. A shade under £10 for 2 slices of chocolate cake with a cup of coffee and a pot of tea was about what I expected to pay, but we we're both very unimpressed with the chocolate cake. It was very dry and if it hadn't been for the chocolate cream filling and topping, I would not have recognised it to be chocolate on a blind taste test! On the plus side, the service was quick and friendly.

We have been here on several occasions in the past and this visit for lunch was as good as ever. Interestingly, the three of us, independently, all settled on the mushroom soup with a big chunk of fresh white/brown bread. DELICIOUS and filling! While they were not as busy as at some times in the past, the service was timely and the soup was hot.The cappuccinos were very good and the desserts were most enjoyable. We had the Tropical Slice, and the Rocky Road Brownie looked very inviting. They also have beer and wine and a good selection of soft drinks.In addition to the restaurant, there are several card/jewellery shops, an art shop, a home shop and a wonderful plant nursery. The nearby village is very quaint and historic. All in all, it is a great place to spend a couple of hours for great dining and relaxation.

We ate here recently and enjoyed the Father Days Special Menu. This consisted of a main and sweet for £16. WE all had the Roast Beef and this was very good, really tender meat and good selection of vegetables. Roasties weren't the best (not very crispy) but quite edible. Desserts were really nice and well made. Only minor criticism was the queue time at the counter where you have to place your order but otherwise service was friendly and efficient. Afterwards you can enjoy a wander round the various small shops and plant sales on site. Worth a visit :)

I have now been here for "High Tea" with various members of my family of teenage Grand Children and their parents and each time it has been an excellent gathering with great service and great quality food which does not break the bank @ £12.50 pp.We were warmly welcomed by the friendly and efficient staff and offered a wide selection from which to choose our finger sandwiches and home made cakes as well as the home made scones, with ample butter, cream and jam. A truly pleasant place to visit with multiple options of Breakfasts, sandwiches, lunches and afternoon and High Teas. A little off the beaten track but not far from the acclaimed village of Lavenham, one of the prettiest in England and set in the relaxing surroundings of the Suffolk Countryside. The Tea Rooms are sited within the Corn Craft gift shop which offers an unusual array of Country-themed gifts, cards and art and, once again not over-priced. There is also a nice Antique shop and an Art Gallery and toy/gift shop both separate but within the complex as well as a modest garden and plant shop. A great place to visit and do not miss the Merringues on the cake selection!

I visited the Corn Craft Tea rooms for mid morning coffee with family. Before we went in the tea room we enjoyed looking round some of the other outlets on site. We popped in to the patchwork and deleting shop and workshop. They have an extensive range of patchwork materials and workshops to teach the skills required. The small garden centre has a good range of healthy looking plants. I was very tempted to buy a beautiful pink Stellata magnolia but resisted. There is also an antique and knock knack shop on site and two further outlets a gallery and card shop which we didn't visit. The Corn Craft tearoom has a wide range of gifts, cards, jewellery, bags, wrapping paper, scarves etc. As well as the goods on the cafe level there is more downstairs. They also sell the Corncraft which the tearoom is named after. The cafe provides daily newspapers. We had latte and cappuccino coffees which were served hot. Would definitely return to try the food and buy that handbag I resisted!

We had a lovely day out at Corn Craft. We especially enjoyed our lunch then went round the small shops, gallery and nursery. After that we went back into the tea room for afternoon tea and cakes! The food was so fresh and tasty. Can't wait to take our friends out there!

Visit mainly for the crafts and gifts but on both occasions we have been here we sat down for tea and cake. Great friendly service but the home made cakes are amazing. Yet to be dissapointed

I always visit here when in the area. I like looking around the little shops in the vicinity. Yes it can take a while for food to arrive but it is being made to order. The food is a little pricey but i usually opt for a stilton ploughmans. It is always very tasty and the real ale pickle is a welcome addition. There are a lot of meat dishes on the menu but i'm sure if i asked they would make something specific for vegetarians. There are different dressings on the table to try with your food which are always nice.The staff are friendly but the younger staff need maybe a little more training as they often seem a little lost.

Thought would give a try passing by 7-2-15 but was distinctly average took age to order and long wait for food which was nothing special , maybe ok here if not busy but seemed understaffed.

The two of us went there today Sunday 7-2-2016 about 1-30 ish ordered egg sandwich on white bread salmon on brown bread the bread was dry on both the egg had hardly any egg in it very dissapointed we thought it was new people running the place we won't go back be warned it is not the same as it used to be

It had been some time since I visited this centre. We started off with tea and a scone before browsing the various shops. I loved Sarah's Attic, so many things to bring back memories. The plant centre was lovely with a good choice. The cafe/ restaurant has a great gift shop attached with some unusual items to tempt one. We then had a great lunch. Food is good wholesome fair with ample portions.Feeling well sated we left to maker journey home. It really is worth going to.

After a long gap I visited Corncraft / Bridge Farm barns again recently. The food was the usual wholesome, good value, fare served in a friendly manner. The surprise was to see just how much the site had developed with Sarah’s Attic for various curios, a patchwork shop, a nursery for plants, a toy shop and the new Brett Gallery. This new gallery houses a very carefully selected and interesting array of local craft and art products, which you would be hard to find elsewhere, at a range of prices that will suit everyone. This will be an essential destination for finding unusual Christmas gifts.

This place is a superb little find, all the food is homemade and delicious. I had a prawn salad and my friend had the homemade Moussaka. Each came with a fresh salad and lots of dressings for you to sample. The cakes are delicious and we would definitely go back again. Great value for money

Thought I should leave a review....have been visiting this place many times over the years....first visit this month was with my elderly parents for High Tea which I have to say was lovely...delicious sandwiches...gorgeous scones and lovely cakes...second time today for a hot lunch....I had chilli and rice...personally it was a bit dry for me but tasted lovely...others had lasagne which they said was very tasty...service was quick and very good...no complaints there...all in all if your passing pop in and try it...and then wander round the lovely gift shop and various other businesses there :-)

After lunch at Corncraft where we received good service and food, we visited "THE GALLERY". This is a new retail outlet for Bridge Farm Barns. It is a above all a craft shop specialising exclusively in items made by local people. A feast for the eyes:- paintings, china, jewellery, ornaments many of local wild life, such a change from the stock (usually made in China) found in the average gift shop. The prices seemed fair, if difficult to judge due to the originality the goods on sale. I would recommend everyone who comes to this shopping complex, visit "The Gallery". With such a wide range there should be something to please everyone.

My friend and I had lunch here. Phoned ahead to book a table and glad I did as it was very busy. The menu was varied including sandwiches,jacket potato and several hot dishes,also noticed a fair few gluten free items were included. I queued for about 5 minutes to place our order. Within minutes the drinks arrived together with a generous portion of bread each. Then our meals followed about ten minutes later. Service was good ,staff polite and helpful. Surroundings were clean and pleasant with tables cleared straight away. Very much enjoyed it and will definitely be back for a return visit in the near future as looking forward to having a cream tea at the very attractive price of £16 for two.

Stood in an extremely slow queue, when our time to order 3 seperate choices - jacket potato, quiche and soup all not abailable - so ordered 2 x gluten free lasagne and one gluten free sandwich, 50 minutes later waitress comes to table to say they only have vegtable lasagne ! Then queeries as to why we ordered gluten free to start with !! So we opted after 1 hour for one gluten free macoroni cheese , one ordinary macoroni cheese and a gluten free sandwich ! Said they were busy as they had a " group" - we suggested they put up a chalk board in future perhaps advising if items had sold out or not available and perhaps they could have said there would have been a wait of an hour and we would have gone elsewhere - not impressed, also young lads serving just kep barging past when we were standing queing to order - no manners ! Not a good experience and would not visit again .

We were pleasantly surprised by the standard of the lovely tea we had today at the cafe. Will be back.

We have been here a few times for a cream tea in lovely surroundings - sitting outside enjoying the sunshine whilst we havevour treat. There is plenty to look at either before or after your snack/meal in the various outlets on the premises selling plants, gifts, toys, crafts and retro items. There is even a play barn which is FREE to play in! There are birds of prey on site too! So don't come here if you only have a half hour to spend because you need at least two hours to enjoy all they have on offer!

I took my parents for cream tea one Sunday afternoon. I had purchased a Groupon voucher which offered cream tea for 4 people for £9.99 which was fantastic value (half the standard price). Having never visited before I was pleasantly surprised (you never know quite what to expect from discount vouchers and I've experienced some let downs!). Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside is a thriving business that offers so much more than just a tea room. Gift shops galore selling quirky, quaint and lovely gifts; some created by local artists/crafters. For children there's a book shop and play barn. The tea rooms were busy but we had pre-booked. The cream tea was delicious. We were served 2 scones; one fruit and one plain complete with clotted cream and jam. A choice of a pot of tea or coffee was also included. The scones were warm and the cream was fresh and very tasty. Very good value and a lovely afternoon out with a nice country drive to get there! The only reason I have not rated 5 stars is because it did seem a little disorganised upon arrival. I had been told to report to the till and we would be issued our voucher there. There were about 3 different tills!! We went to the main kitchen till but were told to go to a different till. We collected our voucher and were then sent back to the kitchen till! I also found that one of the staff members appeared a little rude when we weren't sure where we should go. It wasn't just us - several other people also seemed confused and unsure! My only suggestion for improvement would be to make it clearer to customers where to go. However I would definitely go back and I know my parents already have!! Well worth a visit.

All nice and clean not extremely welcoming on our arrival and presentation of our voucher but ok. High tea for two comprises of one round of sandwiches i.e. 2 slices of bread but cut into 6 smaller sandwiches between 2 people with 2 choices of filling, a choice of 2 cakes from the homemade selection and 2 scones. One pot of tea and one pot of coffee. All freshly prepared and presented well but could have had a few more sandwiches. Disappointed that throughout our visit that NO one at all came to ask if we would like more to drink or even if everything was ok. Glad we only paid a small amount thanks to Groupon as have had much better afternoon tea experiences at other establishments.

Having got a voucher to have an afternoon tea at the Bridge Farm Barn Tea Room for 4 we arrived to find a quaint Tea Room and a couple of little shops to meander through. The food was very acceptable but I do feel could have been a little better. The staff had a good system in place but this was not conveyed and after queuing at one point was then sent over to another till to queue there to collect the voucher and then re-queue at the food order point. Service was very good and all staff very pleasant. With a bit more thought and effort this could be a goldmine. Would go again.

The food was disappointing. My husband had chilli & rice which was dry and bland, I had chicken& leek pie and again dry and tasteless. The good thing was excellent service with lively, friendly waitresses

My family and I have visited this cafe many times and are always satisfied with the standard of the food and the service. The food is always fresh, tasty and of very good quality and as vegetarians there is always plenty of choice for us. I heartily recommend it!

I found the whole complex a delight, lovely tearooms with fantastic home made cakes, the lunch's looked and smelt mouthwatering, the shop had a large selection of gifts, nick-nacks and cards you don't see anywhere else, old fashioned kids toys, great, all in lovely Monks Eleigh.

What a great place... The staff were all fantastic and very friendly, couldn't do enough for our group of 27 young adults. All what we ordered was spot on. Food was lovely and freshly made. Great value for money. Definitely going back. Thank you again for everything you are all great

We visited here for coffee on two occasions. It is very popular and the food very good. The staff went out of their way to be helpful (with the exception of one who was not very friendly). Considering how busy they were, waiting time was limited. Would recommend.

We were very pleased with the food and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful, providing a jug of water to heat the babies bottle. Cheese and potato pie was huge and very tasty. Definitely recommend.

We were visiting friends in the area and they mentioned that they had had a lovely cream tea at the bridge farm tea rooms so we decided to pay a visit for lunch before heading home. the menu was varied and reasonable, the portions were substantial even the kids meals. The customer service was friendly, the lady behind the counter saw we had two young children and mentioned they had a FREE play barn for the kids. What a treat. Whilst there we had a browse around the rest of the site. They have a wide range of products and I managed to pick up a few unique gifts for upcoming birthdays and a lovely mirror from Sarah's attic, an antiques shop on site. The kids loved the play barn - it's really nice that it is out of the elements and free.It is well worth a visit, lovely staff (some with gloriously broad Suffolk accents!), good home cooked food, really family friendly and if I didn't have the kids I would have spent much more time (and money no doubt) looking at the myriad of things in the gift shop.

I've visited lots of cafes, bistros and restaurants throughout the UK as an artist. I have heard all about Corncraft but this was my first time visiting. On arrival, the staff where friendly and helped me to my table. A wonderful menu selection and delicious food. Not knowing the area very well, the delightful staff informed me of local attractions and things to do in the area. I left feeling inspired, well fed and encouraged by great service we, in the UK, receive from our family ran attractions. Thank you!

I have been meaning to visit corn craft for a while and was so glad I went this week. The shopping on site has a lovely gift selection with items you wouldn't find else where.Whilst there I had a coffe and cake, which was lovely and the restuarant is nicely placed, what a shame that it is spoilt with bolshy uninterested staff !! I don't expect to order my coffee and be greeted with "did you want something?" With added attitude !, and sadly I wasn't the only customer to get this treatment. Don't they realise the customer is there to have a nice time and expect better service.

We came here for a cuppa and a cake on Mother's Day today. I'd booked for me and my three teens. Was really lovely. Cheerful friendly staff. You order at the counter so you can see the lovely cake opportunities! Two of us chose cream teas. Each of us had two scones served with cream and jam and a cafetiere of coffee or pot of tea. My other two kids both had the same, strawberry milkshake, a shortbread and a millionaires shortbread each. Total cost was an amazing £17. Exceptionally good price for the generous portions we had. When our choices arrived the children were given an additional jug full of milkshake as the server told us she had made up a little too much which I thought was a lovely generous thing to do and the kids enjoyed their refills. Several staff wished me a happy Mother's Day which was lovely. A happy atmosphere in the cafe and nice to browse the barns.

My daughter booked a late afternoon High Tea table for herself and her Mum a fortnight in advance. Due to a last minute injury from football her brother became available so the booking was changed to the whole family with no issues. The tea room was very busy as you would expect yet we were served quickly and efficiently throughout. Service was down to earth and friendly. The snack we had was adorably decorative, fresh and tasty though not hugely filling. It was clear it was carefully prepared. Gift shops as part of the complex made for an altogether relaxing treat for us all as well as Mum!

Thanks to Groupon, we came here for a cream tea for four. Very impressed, gluten free scones available as well as a selection of teas. Menu looks good too, lovely little gift shops. Good for a few hours out with mum/nan!

Lovely setting gorgeous food delightful gifts and knick knacks. However this cafe is very badly let down by it surly staff in the cafe. No greeting no pleasanties just " what do you want' . Very poor.

My husband and I come here a few times a year and we can honestly say it's wonderful. The food is delicious - real home cooked food and local and the service is so friendly and attentive. It's always busy but the ladies and gentlemen that work here work so hard and you can see are so good at what they do as everything always seems to run so smoothly. It's in such a beautiful setting and it's a real treat for us as we spend most of our lives in the city. I love the shop that's attached to the cafe and could buy all my Xmas presents and birthday presents here for the whole year. The craft barn and toy shop is great and the antique's barn is amazing - I just wish we had a bigger house and garden so I could buy some more bits. It's well worth a visit - just make sure you have an empty tummy and car as you won't be leaving hungry or empty handed.

As a regular here, me and my friend have always enjoyed coming here, however we were treated rudely this time. we were looking at the cakes half hour before closing and to have them suddenly whipped out from in front of our eyes without even saying anything.Also we after receiving our tea we felt very rushed and uncomfortable as a comment was made out loud about us.

Had mid morning coffee and then lunch later. Soup needed some seasoning. How about warming scones, the bread, and butter ? I felt that some of the staff were a bit unfriendly and blunt which was a shame.

Have had many visits to this tea room over the years and always enjoyed it, however we called in this afternoon and we're disappointed. It wasn't busy but the tables hadn't been cleared or cleaned and when eventually a young man cleared one table and partially cleared another he made no attempt to clean them. Not the usual standard.

We recently made a visit to this Restaurant & Tea Room, although it is at the 'Bridge Farm Barn' site, it is locally known as ‘Corn Craft'. If you are a visitor to the area ,this can be a little ‘off the beaten track’, however a short ride on the Lavenham to Monks Eleigh road will quickly find the location.There are a range of shops and you can spend some considerable time browsing. The restaurant is well attended, although at times can be busy, you can normally find a table.The menu is of sufficient variety to suite most tastes; although not cheap the helpings are generous portions. They serve Breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas with a selection of homemade cakes. A nice place to browse and enjoy a cuppa!

After a break of a few years, my husband and I paid a nostalgic visit to this Restaurant & Tea Room ... at the 'Bridge Farm Barn' site, which we have always known as 'Corn Craft'. We used to go very regularly and then, well you know how it is, routines change for numerous reasons.It was nostalgic for more than the time lapse between visits ... because, you see, we feel that (in our own very little way) perhaps we did our bit to help the owner make the decision to start the venture in the first place :-) The main stay for the enterprise (in the beginning) was selling corn dollies. The Corn Dolly was originally made out of the last sheaf of corn to capture the “corn spirit” ... " "tis but a thing of straw" they say, Yet even straw can sturdy be. Plaited into doll like me. And in the days of long ago To help the seeds once more to grow I was an offering to the gods....."One weekend afternoon in 1969/70 (as a betroved couple), we passed by the gate of 'The Rise' in Monks Eleigh and saw a sign "Corn Dollies For Sale". We purchased two examples that the lady had to offer - a 'Bell (or Drop) Dolly' and a 'Neck Dolly'. Hand on heart, they both still hang in our home! They get a gentle wash every now and again but are still going strong.The 'Corn Craft' site has since developed and it now houses a small, unique selection of businesses. We were too early for lunch so just enjoyed a good cup of coffee - we would have had (what I used to call!) "the world's best" carrot cake but it was nowhere to be seen - oh dear :-( The breakfast and general menu still looks as tempting as ever so we must return when we are hungrier. So ... it is still the same but different and we must make it our business to return again, sooner rather than later. Well worth a visit ... or two, or more ... because there is a great selection of gifts, books etc - not forgetting the corn dollies.