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Very nice. The food was good but very expensive. Ate lunch was cleaned up around us, and we never was asked if we wanted sweet or another drink. Think they wanted rid of us.
Jane Hodge . 2024-12-09
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I love The Buttery, lovely food, great staff and beautiful surroundings. I love The Cream Tea, it fills me up for the day. Try it, you will love it!
Jacqueline Hill . 2024-10-26
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Food is lovely. The staff are very friendly. Will definitely come back. Highly recommended. 👍🏻
J Farren . 2024-10-24
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My 1st visit and got to say what a pleasant surprise the food was to die for we had the steak and ale and stilton pie . We will definitely be coming back even though it's a 2 hour drive from Grimsby.
2 wheels of grimsby . 2024-10-14
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Very good service and cheery atmosphere
Ree Bore . 2024-10-12
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Great sausages! Fresh bread and the coffee is well made.
Davina Jones . 2024-09-29
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Love this place. The food is always great, as is the service. Would recommend booking in advance during busy periods to avoid disappointment
Chris Culshaw . 2024-09-11
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Always good to go there! 5 stars service and food
Diogo Martins . 2024-09-01
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Lovely place food and service very good Recommend a visit
Philip Millard . 2024-08-30
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Excellent food, great atmosphere and lovely shop.
Sara Watson . 2024-08-23
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Good range of lunch options, very tasty food, friendly staff and lush desserts/cakes... which you can take away if you're too full for them at the time! 😁 Not cheap, but I'd prefer to pay a little more for lovely food than pay less but be disappointed.
Mark Davinson . 2024-07-28
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Lovely service & relaxing atmosphere.
Donald Wilson . 2024-07-20
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I always have a lovely time when I go here whether it’s for a birthday lunch with a friend or afternoon tea. Great atmosphere in a rural setting with lots of interesting art and craft work for sale - perfect for finding that perfect present!
katie bland . 2024-07-19
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Still advertising PYO but when I called they said they aren't doing it anymore
Christina Peppard-Hughes . 2024-07-18
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Had a very nice meal from a good sized menu, also a specials board to choose from. Looking about there are items to buy if you want at a good price. May call again in the future
Les Clarke . 2024-07-15
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Great place to eat, you can walk to Geddington from here passing an old church, a dovecote and seeing one of the three surviving crosses to Queen Eleanor. Edit: Third visit again today, still a great place to walk to and amazing cheesecake.
stephen mudie . 2024-07-14
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I have just had some of the best sandwiches and cakes I have ever had..so impressed well-done dovecote..the cakes wow I mean who dosnt like cake as these are impressive..
colin white . 2024-07-05
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Went for lunch with my mum for her birthday, I was very impressed. The staff are very friendly and helpful and always ready to assist. We ordered some excellent items from the menu, a jacket potato and some excellent toasted sandwiches. I probably the best cup of tea I’ve had and the coffees are also great. There is a good range of meals and an excellent selection of desserts available. Around the restaurant there are items for sale and if the weather is good there is a nice children’s playground all in all it’s a good day out.
john Yeoman . 2024-07-02
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Loved the Pantry. We were intending on coffee & cake, but went for soup and sandwiches instead. I had broccoli & horseradish! Wow. It was superb. It came with a generous helping of bread. My husband had the bŕie & bacon sandwich. This came with a generous salad, not just a few leaves and a tomato. Coffee was lovely, too. I'd recommend and will definitely be back.
Sue Lill . 2024-06-30
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Just love this place ! Staff are lovely and the food is excellent 👌
Rosie Winkle . 2024-06-24
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Lovely food in a beautiful setting, very polite staff. Even a friendly resident robin joined us when we sat outside and had cake :-)
Yasan Spalding . 2024-06-19
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Nice food. Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere. People obviously come from miles around. Very popular.
Amiga Saurus . 2024-06-18
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Nice cosy place but slightly pricey
Margarita Manevica . 2024-06-13
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Delicious food and promptly served. Highly recommended.
Doug Murison . 2024-05-27
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Great service and a tasty breakfast treat, some variety on the menu and will cook anything to order for kids which is fantastic
Matt Featon . 2024-05-23
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I got married earlier this month and had our reception at Dovecote Buttery. It was the perfect location! Everything from speaking with Hannah to plan the day, through to the actual day was so easy and positive. The menu for the dinner was personalised to us, and when I kept coming back with new dietary issues, they were able to accommodate these with ease. The day itself was exactly what we wanted. The food was amazing, guests still keep telling us how much they enjoyed the dinner. The venue is very child friendly, and with 14 toddlers/children this was so welcome. The gardens and surrounding area make for beautiful photos. Would definitely recommend Dovecote to anyone looking for a wedding reception venue, or even just a meal or coffee and cake!
Katherine Wright . 2024-05-21
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Cannot fault the place. Staff are very friendly, food was very tasty and the atmosphere was great
louise curtis . 2024-05-16
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Lovely tearoom/cafe! Food is always great or cake if you're just after tea and cake too! Looking forward to another visit soon!
Lorna Evans . 2024-05-16
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Had a beautiful meal here with family and friends. Always great service and the quality of the meals are superb. I will definitely return.
Sharon Fenwick . 2024-04-07
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Enjoyable dining experience at a family get together at the Dovecote buttery. Ample parking and very friendly, helpful staff. Combine that with a generous menu & delicious food & you’re on to a bit of a winner. Would come again. Bacon eggs and sausage highly recommended !
Troy Bettles . 2024-03-31
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Afternoon coffee in gallery type setting very nice, staff excellent too
Chez Smyth . 2024-03-27
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Having visited several times and enjoyed coffees and cakes we decided to have a breakfast. Unfortunately it was a big let down. When the breakfast arrived there was overcooked bacon scrapes which spoilt the otherwise nice meal. Our dogs enjoyed the bacon as we took it home for them. It cost over £30 and skimping on the bacon really let it down. They have probably lost us as customers for the sake of a couple of bacon slices I
Mike Burrows . 2024-03-25
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Lovely food and obviously very popular given that the car park was full and it's quite big. Service good. Just a bit crowded and therefore noisy.
Mary-Ann Ansdell . 2024-03-15
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Lovely little place. Great homemade food. Breakfast/lunch or afternoon tea. Friendly staff also.
shaun wilson . 2024-03-10
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Had friends visiting from America who wanted a traditional English experience and they were so happy. Friendly staff, great food, beautiful location
sarah . 2024-03-06
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First time I've been here for at least 6 years. Loved it. Food great - great choice - and service super. Recommended 😊
Carol Reynolds . 2024-02-22
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Absolutely love coming here. Great food, beautiful things to look at and buy and delicious cakes
Sarah Spooner . 2024-02-14
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Very lovely, lots of things to buy, multiple areas to eat and the general vibe was very sweet. Though the prices are a bit steep, I can understand as it's a bit out of the way slightly
Charlie Langley . 2024-02-12
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Relaxing elevenses, tea and carrot cake .
Mary Stringer . 2024-02-09
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Pleasant staff, lovely breakfast, unusually it's open on a Monday
Peter Liepins . 2024-02-08
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Fantastic service. Called and made a booking for the same day, we arrived and were shown to our table straight away. Great breakfast and waiters are very attentive and make conversation. Would definitely recommend.
Kish . 2024-01-29
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A hidden gem almost... great teas and cake. A full menu is also available.
Chuck Middleton . 2024-01-21
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We checked online and said we didnt need to make a reservation however that wasnt correct. They very kindly checked and managed to sqeeze us in. Very good service, very fast. Portions a bit small for me personally. Will be going again, just wont have what i had previously. Try something new
James Milton . 2023-12-18
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Comfortable surroundings for ladies catch up brunch.
Karol Elliott . 2023-12-16
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Food was delicious and stuff very friendly
Sue Trudgian . 2023-12-14
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Visited for breakfast with family, was slightly overpriced for the small portions but overall the food and service was lovely
GDB . 2023-12-12
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What a fabulous place. Took a friend there for tea and cake and found the cafe to be an amazing relaxing and comfortable area, with armchairs and sofas arranged in amongst quirky handmade items for sale. The selection of cakes was good, as was the food menu. Slightly more expensive than other venues but well worth it for the ambience. Around a corner are more traditional tables and chairs, leading to a bright and airy restaurant area. Everywhere was spotlessly clean, with friendly and helpful staff. All in a countryside setting. An absolute gem.
Jackie Hayward . 2023-12-06
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Beautiful afternoon tea, delicious cakes & sandwiches. Looked after by attentive staff, excellent service. We always look forward to our visits
JB 17 . 2023-12-03
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Great setting with beautiful food.
ian jones . 2023-12-02
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Lovely place to go to pick fruit or visit their cafe. We went outside with our dogs. Friendly staff nice coffees.
First Avenue . 2023-11-28
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We visited just before closing so that may gave affected our experience, however I did not find what I expected from the name. I expected a shop with dairy products and a cafe. The cafe was there snd the offerings were tasty but no locsl produce of any kind as far as I could detect. Lots if nice Christmas decorations but I was expecting something quite different.
Lemonia Hanaki . 2023-11-23
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Nice food (pie ) But could be better if came with bit more veg .ie 🥕 peas and 🥦 Otherwise very nice
John D . 2023-11-22
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It's been a number of years since I've visited and I was impressed with the changes they had made. The food was fantastic too. My mum, wife and little boy loved it.
Matt Aveling . 2023-11-21
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Lovely welcome from staff members. Beautiful food definitely recomemd
Abbie . 2023-11-12
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Amazing family get together lunch. Service impeccable. Attention to detail wonderful. Service fantastic. Understanding the elderly first class from experienced staff. Thank you so much for making our logistical nightmare get together (plus sickness absenteeism 😩) a triumph. Thank you.
Tina P . 2023-10-21
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Such a lovely little place. Fantastic quality of food & the staff are super friendly.
lizzy franklin . 2023-10-04
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Bit off the beaten track but really worth it amazing food and delightful content but very popular so plan ahead
Andrew Shorley . 2023-09-17
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Great place to visit. Lovely fresh cakes, friendly staff, comfortable seating and beautiful countryside surroundings. Plus quality items for sale. Hidden gem.
David Taylor . 2023-09-06
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Love Dovecote buttery and it’s been great seeing it develop over the years. Good food (very tasty Sunday lunch), lovely venue with home accessories to tempt the wallet and always a great atmosphere. Ring to reserve before you go because it gets busy.
Dawn Baker . 2023-08-15
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At first, I wasn't impressed with the vegan options, I don't think the menu does the food justice. I went with the hummus and roasted pepper sandwich, sounded too simplistic and not adventurous enough, something I could easily make at home. But it was delicious. The brown bread was thick and lushous. The menu says that the sandwiches are served with salad and potato salad, so I made an enquiry as to whether they provided a vegan potato salad. I was super pleased when they came back out and said they could make some up, and when I asked if I could have jalapeños added in the sandwich, although each time the person serving us was resistant, the chef added it. It is a little pricey for what you get food wise, but the service from the kitchen was brilliant. Would highly recommend eating there. The food is delicious.
Joanne Lewis . 2023-07-25
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A great place, brill hot chocolate!! Have just been again and the scone and cream and jam are to die for, excellent! The service was brill and friendly. A great place to go. Been again to see what the restaurant is like...... It is brill, the service was excellent, the people are so helpful and friendly. And the food was great, so yummy!! Will definitely be going there again, can't wait to try some of the other things to eat!!!! 🤗🥳🤗. There is plenty of parking with disabled spots, and there is outdoor seating as well. What more could you ask for!!! ❤️🥰❤️ All of the above still applies.......❤️🥰❤️ And another great visit, brill food, wonderful service by the friendly staff.
Jennie Hogg . 2023-07-07
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Refreshing interior, perfect for a light lunch or meal. I had the Dovecote Cheeseburger and Mocha, the beef is very well cooked and the food is overall amazing. Bread and sandwiches also looked enticing, along with the cakes
OjReviews . 2023-06-23
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I was there for lunch with my sister and I chose the quiche which came with new potatoes and salad. The meal was very good and enough to feel full when finished. The staff were excellent and very attentive. It started to rain as we sat outside and we were asked if we would like to move. We could not go inside as we had the dog with us so they helped us to move to a table with an umbrella which gave us some shelter from the rain (which didn't last long anyway). We were also asked if we would like water for the dog - a nice thought. Overall, very pleased.
Linda P . 2023-06-17
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I hosted my sisters bridal shower at dovecote yesterday and honestly it couldn’t have gone better. The staff were incredible, they looked after us all and there was 24 of us. The afternoon tea as always was delicious and plenty of it. I can’t thank them enough, they let us decorate and take over the whole pantry which was just the perfect space to host. Thank you so much, if you are looking for a perfect afternoon tea and to celebrate dovecote is your place. Thank you so much for making it so special for us, memories we will cherish always!
jess_1151 . 2023-06-05
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Always nice but especially on a sunny day.
Tony Smith . 2023-05-20
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Very friendly staff, great place to bring the family and eat out. Definitely would recommend
Nathan Ellwein . 2023-05-13
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An excellent place to stop while on a walk for a coffee and cake. I do a lot of walking to various cafes and Dovecotte by far does the best homemade cakes. Staff are always friendly, helpful and welcoming and has a great comfortable seating area for a coffee. Would highly recommend!
Z7443VVkev . 2023-05-07
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Excellent full English breakfast.
Chris Lister . 2023-05-01
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Been here a lots of times for coffee and cake thought we would try breakfast not happy as the 2 small poached eggs on one slice of toast were £8.50 ! wont be going again also it was quite chilly in there( it is nice in the summer sitting outside) but I think the prices are now too high for what you get.
Lynda M . 2023-03-29
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Nice food, nice drinks, nice saff, nice atmosphere. What more do you need.
Lewis McMillan . 2023-03-16
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We held our wedding reception here and it was Perfect in every way, from initial contact until the Monday when we collected our odds and ends. ALL of our guests commented that the food was beautiful and the staff were amazing! As a bride and groom we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you all so very much for helping to make our day so very special. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
OnMyOwn65 . 2023-02-20
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Gorgeous food and lovely friendly environment.
Jenny Sloan . 2023-01-14
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Went with a friend for breakfast and was a lovely location to meet. Great options on hot drinks. Breakfast options in eyes a little limited. Personally would like to have seen some breakfast rolls available. I went for the full English and was lovely ingredients but still felt a little hungry after. with this priced at £10.95 and £3 for tea, to still feel hungry was a little disappointing for getting towards £15.
Reviewaplenty . 2022-12-07
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I honestly can not rate our visit today highly enough. We had an afternoon tea for 16 and it was amazing. Sandwiches were so fresh and tasty, the cake stands were absolutely amazing!!!. The service was brilliant, checking we had enough tea/coffee/water etc without being intrusive. Offered boxes to take what we didn't manage to eat home..and the portions were very generous!!. Absolute treat !!!. I only have 2 pictures as had cake to eat!!!!
lolaloublackadder . 2022-09-04
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I visited to celebrate my Mother-in-Law’s birthday with afternoon tea. Everything about the celebration was excellent from start to finish. Kerry (apologies if I have misspelled your name!) handled the telephone booking. She was friendly, knowledgable and made the booking both easy and pleasant. We were served afternoon tea in the lounge area. It is beautifully furnished, comfortable with a welcoming ambience and a warm feel. The lounge is family friendly, easily accommodating my one and three year old children. The afternoon tea is exceptional. The fresh sandwiches are very appetising, with simple, traditional fillings that were nevertheless amazing. The cakes and pastries on offer were beautifully presented and every bit as wonderful to eat as they are to look at: raspberry and chocolate tart; mini Victoria sponge with fresh cream and an absolutely beautiful fresh cream berry meringue. The scones served were the perfect size, not too small and not too big, perfectly complemented by the jammiest strawberry jam and fresh clotted cream. The whole visit was made even better by the most friendly and welcoming team. It really moved our visit from very good to great. I will certainly be back again the next time I am in this part of the U.K.!
Anthony L . 2022-08-20
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Good place for strawberry picking with kids
Eldho Abraham . 2022-08-07
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First visit here for me. All I can say is the food was good, great service, just very pricey for what it was...
U7933IRwaynet . 2022-07-30
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Loved it 1st time I have been there
XxAsthetic_Avacado_GamingxX . 2022-07-27
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We went pre covid for strawberry picking, understandably a bit more £5 to previous, but felt pretty intimidating. Bit more military to the past visits, the owner in her truck drives up and down checking on every one. It seems all about revenue rather than family fun. It's a shame. Won't be returning
dan hansford . 2022-07-15
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I discovered this place on a visit to the area. Had a delicious lunch with a friend who goes there regularly. Catered for my food allergies. Staff lovely. Nice gift shop. Will visit when I'm there area again. I would love to visit to pick the fruit in the Summer.
mehimandtheboys . 2022-07-08
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We had a very nice lunch here and when i mentioned I was gluten and dairy free it was no problem. Strawberry picking was great fun and having them up off the ground saved on the knees meaning it was easy to pick. Plenty of parking, overflow is on the grass area. The free park area looked great for children and was being well used. Will return.
400same . 2022-07-07
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We had our wedding reception at The Dovecote 28.05.2022 The staff are amazing the food well that was superb the whole night was amazing Thank you all the staff for going above and beyond to make it the best day ever I would highly recommend The Dovecote for food and setting it truly is a amazing place to eat and relax We have also had lunches here on quite a few occasion and have always had excellent food and service Dovecote keep up the excellent work and friendliness
Jacqueline K . 2022-07-07
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I have been here a few times over the years, lunch, fruit picking & birthdays. Our latest visit will be our last. They have tried to cram in as many seats as possible to serve food, by putting dining tables in the gift shop…. We...
Shadygal68 . 2022-07-06
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Came here a few year ago when my family was younger. Used to be a cute place to pick your own fruit and to have some lunch. Thought we’d try again today and was sorely disappointed. Poor quality fruit, customer service lacking. You can’t even...
Excursion815352 . 2022-07-03
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Excellent place food very fresh and tssty
John McGhee . 2022-07-01
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Out for a drive on a grey Bank Holiday and saw a sign for this. Very unassuming sign for a very outstanding place! Lovely restaurant, also beautiful seating area in a cafe section. The food was glorious, fresh, good quality ingredients, prepared on the spot....
159nick . 2022-05-03
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Absolutely lovely place. Found this after having to divert off the A14 because it was closed for roadworks, and glad we did. Amazing cream tea which was swapped fir coffee. Beautiful setting, really friendly staff and outdoor seating in the sun with a swinging egg chair I did not want to get out of. Made Easter Monday a very pleasant stop.
Lee Sarson . 2022-04-24
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We booked two tables, but when we arrived only one was available . One person had to eat elsewhere and was not allowed to eat a cooked meal. When staff realised their mistake there was no apology. Odd atmosphere. Doesn’t seem like it used to.
133IanS . 2022-03-18
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We went for a family brunch and have to say the service was excellent. All very friendly and drinks and food arrived promptly. The food we had was all of good quality. What let’s the place down is the menu unfortunately. The ‘full’ English breakfast...
Piratewanderlust . 2022-02-20
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Absolutely fabulous lunch the other day, very nice and filling, and of course the puddings were exceptional, a bit on the pricey side but well worth it, will definitely go again
Nicky Marshall . 2022-02-17
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Lovely place.nice choice of food.
Sharon Pywell . 2022-02-16
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We’ve been here twice in the past month for breakfast on a Monday. The food is freshly cooked and delicious, particularly the homemade marmalade according to my husband! The service and ambiance is great, and I love walking around looking for inspiration and making the...
FRB01 . 2022-02-12
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Came here today for a birthday lunch from the service to the food was amazing , I had the steak & ale pie it was totally delicious.. best pie I have ever had. Thank you for a lovely experience 😊
Toptip81 . 2022-01-17
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Lovely festive afternoon tea. Plenty to eat, as much tea and coffee as you like. Would go back
Winifred MacPherson . 2021-12-11
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I did not go there but my wife said that she enjoyed her visit and meal with friends.
Peter McClatchey . 2021-10-22
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My friend and I were made to feel welcome. We just had a cream tea which was lovely, loads of cream and jam . We were there for ages even had a second drink. We were under no pressure to move on . Enjoyed every moment .
STEPHANIE Webb . 2021-10-05
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Lovely tasty lunch followed by coffee in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyed
Julia Tomkins . 2021-08-10
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The coffee was just ok. I’d recommend that you check if your gluten free items are actually gluten free (which means ‘no contamination’). If they are, put wrap around them or keep them in a container to avoid contamination. Thanks!
Charlotte Magnani . 2021-08-10
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Arrived today and waited at the till with other customers waiting too. No acknowledgement from the staff while waiting. Wasn’t sure whether we had to wait or had to find a table. The layout of the restaurant has changed and looks very crowded at the...
sharon2010_01 . 2021-08-07
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Lovely atmosphere and great food and service.
John Gordon . 2021-08-05
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