Dutch House in Hambleton

Dog friendly and great coffee and cake small garden centre and art gallery to enjoy all the food is fresh and tasty

Fabulous pancakes, we had savoury and sweet. The location is also fab. We didn't visit the gallery, another time!

A great place to start and finish a great morning. You can park your car and go for a walk or just stay and eat. We did both. They have a guide for local walks and then back for food. The menu has a good selection and the soup with a bacon buttie is good at £9.00. Dogs and kids welcome, fantastic

Loved the sweet and savory pancakes. Very clean and lovely atmosphere. Generous portions. Good service.

Not impressed with anything here, wish we hadn't visited. We were in & out within 15 mins. Very expensive and I don't mind spending money o quality products, but at these prices!

Pancakes sweet and savory also in gluten free and dairy free! An absolute delight. Beetroot and goats feta pancake for me [dairy allergy]. Some nice dessert pancakes too. Kids corner. Small cafe with courtyard and gardens to walk around. Not quick but work waiting for.

Lovely people, lovely coffee and cakes, beautiful location and gardens, dog friendly, well worth a visit.

So enjoyed our visit today.sat in sunny sheltered peaceful courtyard, water for digs, art gallery, truly great customer service and best of all gluten free pancakes! Idyllic afternoon walking in and around Crayke. Will be back.

Visited here for breakfast before a group walk. 3 of the 4 had a savoury pancake with bacon, fried mushrooms and Dutch cheese. This came with a small but beautiful side salad which was fab even at 10am! 4th member of the group had breakfast pancake which came with bacon and 2 fried eggs which had very golden yolks and looked very happy. At £9 the savoury pancake wasn't cheap but I didn't eat against until 7pm, apart from a carrot! Very filling and very tasty. Would highly recommend. Returned after our walk for another hot drink but couldn't manage any of the lovely cakes that were on offer. There's an art gallery in site which is lovely to look around and gardens, although it was a big early in the season for them to have much to look at. We will definitely try to visit again

Simply lovely. I had heard good reports of the Dutch House, and they were right. Even in late autumn, the garden is lovely, so well and thoughtfully designed. The ambience is very relaxing, quality art on the walls (and items to buy). The food is delicious - I had a 'combo' of red pepper and carrot soup, followed by a very substantial brie, walnut and honey sandwich (£9). Very pleasant and polite service. There was a litle wait, but this was explained when we arrived, due to only one person working (and doing a great job) Will definitely visit again, and looking forward to it.

Stopped for a quick coffee and cake after visiting the adjacent (excellent) art gallery. Lovely relaxed place with great coffee and cake selection. Didn’t visit the garden due to the weather, but this looked nice.

Dutch cafe with a lovely garden, play area, small stream perfect for a game of pooh sticks. Mainly crepes on the menu, but cakes, soup and breakfast too.

The menu is limited (mainly Dutch pancakes) and is very good. The problem for me was the length of time it took to cook. I didn’t think it was particularly busy, but we nearly gave up. Will give it another go to see if we were just unlucky on this occasion.

Lovely welcome when we arrived, even with a little dog. Cool cafe on a hot day. We had a selection of savoury and sweet pancakes. The savoury seemed the most enjoyed and filling. Children's menu, and also games and chalk board wall for children to occupy themselves. Interesting artwork and a pleasant garden with small play area. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Great pancakes, clean air conditioned surroundings. Walks nearby. Nice gallery to look around. Relaxing

Overall an awkward experience. Really slow service (45 mins for some sandwiches/ pancakes on a quiet day) Chef/ owner told waitress “they’ll have to wait” loudly but no one came over to tell us about the wait. Just bad customer service & sandwiches made on cheap sliced bread. Sorry but wouldn’t recommend! Fair enough if they were busy/ understaffed (which they weren’t) but don’t just ignore the customer and not come over to apologise! Nice gallery so such a shame! Won’t be back :(

Perfect stop when walking around the beautiful countryside of Crayke. Delicious food and great coffee. Good selection of Dutch food. Lovely little garden with some flowers and small trees or shrubs to buy.

Brilliant place to visit, the garden is really pretty and there is a small play area. We visited after the Crayke walk so had worked up an appetite I really enjoyed my pancake I like simple lemon and icing sugar. The art gallery is definitely worth a visit too.

Our Elder Son found this gem whilst searching for somewhere to eat after our nearby archery experience which had been arranged for my Wife's 80th Birthday

We often go to this wonderful place and we have never been let down. Even with a recent power cut the food was gorgeous! The staff are so lovely and the atmosphere is warm, welcoming and friendly. We are lucky to have this nearby and will continue to be regulars.

Great place! We called in having been walkin in the splendid surrounding countryside. Great coffee and absolutely delicious cakes and bakes! Loved it!

We had passed this establishment a couple of times previously and decided to drop in mid afternoon for a coffee and some cake. The owner is Dutch, and has combined an art gallery,cafe and wildlife friendly garden in an attractive countryside setting, you cross over the fledgling stream of the Eller Beck to enter the premises.

We love this place great pancakes and drinks and delicious cakes and lovely friendly staff making it a great experience all round it's dog friendly too

Nos quedamos en el pasado y de haber impulsado este establecimiento en muchas ocasiones decidimos probarlo. Sólo estuvimos allí para tomar café, pero estaba delicioso y nos pareció una buena relación calidad-precio a 2 libras cada uno. Casa holandesa está rodeado de jardines que caminar. En general, una experiencia muy agradable que sin duda volveré.

La comida era buena pero más de £5 por una tortita con limón azúcar ad casi 10 libras si querías un panqueque con relleno sabroso me temo que era bastante caro. Mi marido comió, sólo tenía una taza de té.

Great food, friendly service. The savory pancakes were excellent (and apparently the gluten free options also good) Also comes with a sculpture garden and art gallery

Fuimos para el almuerzo, con una hora de sobra. Nos sentamos afuera. Después de 15 minutos que aún no tienen un menú - que fui a tener ordenados esperamos 30 minutos para nuestro almuerzo. Cuando llegó estaba delicioso, pero poco tiempo para disfrutar! Cuando mencionamos el dueño nos dijo que debería haber pedido un sándwich si estábamos en una prisa más peculiares y me dijeron en esta forma, la experiencia me ha disuadido de volver a lo que yo sospecho que puede ser un lugar encantador

Me tomó 2 amigos ancianos en un viaje de un día glorioso. Disfrutamos de la galería, los jardines eran más pequeñas de lo que esperaba pero perfectamente formado, con unas vistas preciosas, y había incluso una zona pequeña pero interesante de juegos para los niños....

Con un montón de aparcamiento gratuito es un gran lugar para comenzar un paseo a pie o en bicicleta de paseo o simplemente llamada en ruta. El menú era bastante variado pero especializado en panqueques y a un precio muy razonable. El personal es muy...

Para disfrutar de una manzana holandés tortita con una botella de la mejor cerveza holandesa es realmente un paraíso del viajero. . . . .

Sunday trip to see the last day of the Kunsthuis gallery exhibition. Super display of work. Wonderful nettle soup and bread with a coffee for lunch.

We love everything about this place. The food is delicious, the staff are very friendly and they welcome dogs and children with enthusiasm! On cold days you can sit by the log burner, on sunny days sit outside looking out over the garden. There is a small selection of lovely plants for sale. You can leave your car in their car park and head off for a circular walk taking in Crayke castle. A great half day out if you combine the cafe with a walk.

I had heard about Dutch House from a relative and decided to take the kids for pancakes. Dutch House is a great little tearoom, situated in the Howardian Hills near Crayke. It also serves homemade soup, sandwiches, bacon and sausage butties and homemade cakes. Very nice!

This is a nice little cafe with simple choices such as Dutch pancakes. Having lived in Holland I quite like going here for coffee and a taste of Holland!

Was just passing and saw the signs and what a surprise. we were so glad we stopped. we were too early for our lunch but we had coffee and flapjack. but we will make sure we go back for lunch very soon.

We had a great time here. The pancakes are scrummy and they do a gluten free option as well. The prices are mid range. Friendly staff. The best bit for me was looking around the gardens after lunch. They also have an art gallery as well. Its well worth a visit but I would advise to reserve your table as it gets very busy at peek times.

Visited for lunch with family, one of whom is gluten free. No problem at all to order a gluten free pancake, which was delicious. Between us we had a variety of pancakes and the soup and sandwich combo, all of which were excellent. Our guests very much enjoyed the opportunity to walk in the wildlife gardens and we purchased three early Christmas presents from the gallery. All in all a very successful visit.

We were staying in a cottage nearby and someone told us about the Dutch House so we decided to go there on our way home, so glad we did. What a lovely place to visit ,there is a contemporary art and craft gallery with some unusual paintings, sculpture and jewellery for sale, plants for sale and delicious coffee and food. We were lucky to have a gloriously sunny day and after looking round the contemporary art gallery and wildlife gardens we sat in the sunny courtyard and enjoyed the best pancakes ever from the extensive menu. The owner was so friendly and we spent a while chatting ,My partner commented " this is such a nice place I could stay here all day".

A very lovely business that is a real gem. Lovely people with obvious passion about what they are doing. The food is beautiful and fresh and the gardens are a delight. Added bonus is the large dog friendly space it offers too!

Beautiful wild garden. I now have a gloriously colourful screensaver! Got some inspiration for our allotment from the raised beds. The Dutch House was such a lovely place to visit. A friend recommended it as she knew I'd love the combination of art and nature.The courtyard is perfect on a sunny day and we admired the decorated pigs while enjoying our refreshments. The staff/owners are so friendly. Our dog was spoilt with biscuit treats and attention.Dogs are welcome inside too. The indoor cafe has a cosy feel and has art displayed that is available for purchase.We ordered sandwiches which were generously filled and the chutney was so good! Will definitely try pancakes next time.The gallery is full of pieces that I would love to be able to afford. Swoonsome.I left with some yummy Dutch licorice (both sweet and salty!), a happy face and a happy, treat-laden dog!!

Fantastic place to visit, friendly staff, good food, lovely gardens and gallery plus they are very dog friendly.The only downside is it's not very well signposted until you are near the place itself ( on the road from Crayke to Brandsby).

Visiting the gallery we were tempted to lunch by the sunny courtyard.the service was quick & friendly. the pancakes were very tasty.good value

Really lovely cafe, garden and gallery! We had a coffee and then went for the 2.5m walk up to the church at Crayke and then came back for a delicious lunch! We had a savoury pancake and cous cous salad. Only issue was they were quite slow BUT they were extremely friendly and it was worth the wait!! The cafe decor was very cool, gardens inspiring, wanted to purchase all the pieces in the arts gallery and set in beautiful countryside. Can't wait to return with friends!

This was our second visit and we love it even more than our first. Being half Dutch and having traveled many times to Holland to visit my Grandparents for holidays I loved walking through the gate and hearing Dutch being spoken, happy childhood memories came flooding back. Fabulous food, lovely setting and super friendly atmosphere. Also love the opportunity to buy food items from Holland that you cannot usually buy over here. The garden was colourful and peaceful and the gallery full of interesting art. We will be returning, I am sure of it.

Lovely little cafe/gallery surrounded by a wildlife garden where children can run around and search out bugs and insects and, a bonus to us, dogs are welcome. Our first visit was a couple of months ago when, after a delicious lunch of savoury pancakes, I sat in the peace of the garden for an hour or so whilst my husband and our friendly labrador went to explore the circular walk. We returned today and sat in the sunny courtyard. We chose sandwiches today which were served with a fresh tasty side salad. The service is very friendly and attentive and prices very reasonable. Do be prepared to wait for your food if they are busy - but it is well worth it.

A great restaurant in a perfect location, fantastic service the staff were very friendly and the food was great. Lovely pancakes and drinks. We will definitely visit again. Thank you.

Dutch house café and courtyard with gallery and gardens, Gardens and few sculptures which are nice to walk around. Café has homemade unusual cakes and pancake and does breakfasts with hot and cold drinks. Gallery has some unique pieces but quite expensive work, which I am sure is in keeping with the art world prices. Lady in the gallery didn't seem very interested in talking to us, so we left. We had coffee in the courtyard and service was slow and cups quite small. We had visited this a few years ago when it first opened and decided to give it another try but the improvement was marginal. The settings are very nice and we felt it was a shame that it was to us disappointing. Guess you cant please everyone so good luck with the venture.

We often head to Crayke as its such a nice village not far from York. Some good walks in the area too. We usually go to the Durham Ox for food but it's nice to have a different option.This place is a mix of gallery and cafe just outside Crayke (10 mins walk). They seem to specialise in pancakes but there are other options too. We both opted for beetroot pancakes and they were very nice, a nice change from the pub grub. Good cakes too.Clean modern cafe with good decor and friendly service. Well worth having a day out in the area and popping in here for a treat.

Popped in and was not disappointed. Lovely cakes, pancakes and delicious drinks. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Will definitely be going back

Cafe serves mainly pancakes which can be made in a variety of ways with a variety of toppings. Also has cakes (including dairy free sometimes) and really good quality coffees. The cafe shop is relaxed with a children's blackboard wall and board games. There is quite a bit of art to look at in the shop. Outside there is a seating area next to a small art gallery. The toilets are clean and pretty large. The gardens are lovely with various wooden sculptures and a small stream running through it. There is a small childrens play area with a den, slide and tunnel all made of wood. The Dutch house has a circular walk that runs from it through fields around Crayke which takes about 1-2 hours to do depending on walking speed.

M and I visit here a couple of times a year and have never been disappointed with the food. The menu has changed a bit since our last visit - and there are now a few more options which is great. This time M had bacon and brie pancake, and I had spinach, feta and mushroom pancake. These came with a sizeable and tasty side salad. We also had delicious coffees. After stuffing ourselves, we crossed the courtyard to the gallery, where the current exhibition is an interesting collection of artworks on a black and white theme - photos, paintings, jewellery, and ceramics. We bought a pretty necklace for a friend's birthday, so I'm glad we popped in.

Quirky little gallery and surrounding garden, but the best bit for me was the cafe. So refreshing to find a place offering a variety of gluten-free options. My gluten-free vegetarian savoury pancake (and hot chocolate) was gorgeous! Thank you.

We stopped here for lunch and chose the savoury pancakes, which were freshly prepared and delicious. A really good lunch and good value.

Just called today on the spur of the moment and as the sun was shining we were able to sit outsideIn the delightful courtyardWe were greeted by the friendly and welcoming staff and given the specials if the day and a copy of the new winter menu which has some lovely choices we both had savoury pancakes served with salad and two large coffees and delicious home made cake to follow we thoroughly enjoyed it all and also had a browse round the lovely galleryWe will definitely be back as everything was a perfect experience it is very well worth a try

I love making the trip back home to my parents and coming here!The savory pancakes are lovely, really fresh fillings and pancakes! The restaurant is in a beautiful setting, service is lovely, well priced.And if you have room, the sweet pancakes are well worth it too

Wonderful restaurant, gallery and natural garden created by the Dutch owners. Food sublime. Light lunches, sandwiches, soup and cakes.

Thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to this unique establishment and had a very enjoyable wander around the art and craft exhibition as well as the wild life garden. Our meal of a savoury pancake each was delicious and although we didn't have a cake, they looked wonderful. The only slight fly in the ointment was the young waitress who was obviously going through the motions but was very abrupt, seemed totally disinterested and was quite offhand. Fortunately the owners are the total opposite so we shall be back!

This is an ideal stop if on a car or cycling tour of the area. The staff are very friendly and the food is good and well priced. Specialities are breakfast and their pancakes. There is also extensive gardens to walk around and an arts studio with pictures and gifts for sale. There was also a good selection of plants for sale at very reasonable prices.

A small family run tea room in converted outbuildings set in a wildlife garden. Very peaceful, light and airy inside and also has outside seating in a pleasant courtyard. There is an arts connection with many courses on offer for both adults and children run by practising artists. Be sure to wander the garden whilst there! Excellent food!

Great food and beverages here in a wonderful Yorkshire setting. Make the trip as you will not be disappointed with a designed garden, craft shop and excellent art gallery. Courtyard eatery and also inside. Great range of savoury and sweet pancakes. Must trip out...

Unable to comment on this establishment. We followed the direction signs from the Helmsley Road but on arrival found it closed. Pity the opening times are not displayed on these notices which would save a pointless detour. It's on the website but I don't carry tablets etc with me and can't hope to remember the details for another occasion. Dutch House is not on a regular route so the direction signs need to be more explicit regarding opening times.

Splendid cycle stop in the Howardian Hills on a cold sunny day. Had the home made soup, coffee and piece of cake for just less than £10. Broad menu choice and attentive and friendly service. Could be heading up from York again.

M + I enjoy the Dutch House each time we go, so have been taking different people there when they visit us. This time we had M's mum and her partner - mum has coeliac disease and was delighted with the option of gluten-free pancakes. We all had savoury pancakes for lunch then enjoyed the art gallery.

We met family including 3 children for lunch, 10 customers in 2 groups ordered before us saw how long their food took - were offered fresh pot of tea while we waited after 50 mins childrens sandwichs arrived thank goodness then ours shortly after. Appreciate freshly prepared food but this was far too slow. As it was Christmas weekend cant see them coping when Santa and his visitors arrived later in day. Will not be returning.

This was my second visit to the Dutch House and I've really enjoyed it both times. The staff team are very friendly and the overall atmosphere is relaxed. I had a Gouda and apple pancake with a substantial side salad, which was really yummy. My other half had the soup of the day (courgette and aubergine) with really nice bread, and our friends had savoury pancakes too. We then enjoyed a walk around the gardens and the art gallery before going back in for hot chocolate, coffee, cakes and sweet pancakes. There are newspapers and books to read, a blackboard on the wall, and toys and games to play with. I can't wait to go back and try the breakfasts next time!

Lovely clean and roomy cafe. Friendly staff and gorgeous pancakes. You have a wait a little while as the pancakes are made fresh but it was well worth it. Will certainly be going back to try some other fillings.

Four of us broke our journey for some refreshments on a Thursday dinner time. The Dutch House had lots of interesting exhibits and the café was nice and clean. The staff were very friendly and obliging. The food was very tasty and not overpriced.Well worth a visit.

As a family we enjoy going to the Dutch Barn as it almost feels like being abroad. The pancakes are always freshly cooked with an interesting variety of fillings, and their cakes are excellent.Added to the good and mainly locally sourced food, there are various paintings and crafts on display,nice magazines to read sitting on the sofa and even a new and tasteful gallery. Despite its very attractive and classy decor, the owners are not at all precious or fussy and are very welcoming to dogs and children. And their garden, with the river going through it is always worth a visit, as it is planted in a very naturalistic and eco-friendly style and blends well with the countryside around it. Friends that we have taken there have also been impressed with this place, and the genuiness of the owners.

I went here for lunch with my mother in law today. Fantastic welcome, dogs allowed, friendly owners and scrummy pancakes. Can't wait to go again.

Good simple food and pancakes in these converted farm buildings near Crayke. Serving good coffee, hotchocolatte, sandwiches, soup and their speciality pancakes. Garden and arty stuff to keep the kids entertained. Friendly atmosphere though service can be a bit erratic. Nie walks in teh area too.

As someone with Dutch ancestry, it was really nice (and unusual) to have some Dutch specialities and treats on offer. Staff were very friendly and up for conversation (if desired by the customer!). They also serve other types of food and drink, and everything we had tasted really good and was well presented. We felt it was good value for money. The chalk board on one of the walls for children to draw on was a nice touch, and good idea to keep them occupied. The surroundings are lovely too. All in all a really nice weekend afternoon activity.

We discovered Dutch House during a cycle ride and were drawn in by the wildlife and art garden, through which the river Foss flows.The cafe has a good range including soup, sandwiches, pancakes and cakes. There are also plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. We tried the soup of the day which was gorgeous and filling.It is fantastic for kids so we went back a month later with a group of friends who have young children. This time we tried some pancakes. I had the brie, walnut and honey which was yum and made me feel all healthy :) Everyone had a great time and had no problems feeding and caring for their little ones using the child care facilities and kids corner. There were also a few different dietary requirements to cater for, which they managed seemingly no problem.We combined the day with the hour-long Estate walk (leaflets available at Dutch House) which with amazing weather made for a perfect day out.

The Dutch House at Crayke provides a wide range of courses and activities for children and adults who are interested in nature. We find it is a pleasant place to call at for a snack which is just a bit different.

What a lovely café now with such a good range of cakes, and gluten free alternatives too! Friendly service from the owners and a place to return to several times.

This was my third visit to the Dutch House and it was just as freshly enjoyable as the other two at different times last year. The art changes, the garden moves through the seasons and there is a varied programme of events to please all ages. The cafe is clean and well-presented and the food is lovely - who cares that the choice is not vast - the menu is unique in the area and a refreshing change from the usual tourist fare that abounds in York and the surrounding North Yorkshire countryside. The hosts are charming and relaxed and go out of their way to help their visitors to enjoy themselves. It's quirky and charming and deserves to be a resounding success.

Service was not great it was friendly enough however the waitress was a bit hopeless, forgetting the order and also butter for someones toast, also we were told there was a power cut when our food was delayed despite all the lights being on, there was no need to make up an excuse. The menu was badly laid out and it didn't include certain items that when asked if they had them, they said they did. It also lacked the cakes they sold and if you are going to call your self the Dutch house put some more dutch dishes on the menu rather than filling up the pages with about 20 different "Dutch" pancakes which are hardly a dutch dish. I like that the cafe sources local ingredients, but when I asked if could have coke I was told I could have an organic lemonade or a ginger beer instead again another failure in their menu especially when they go out their way to stock two types apple juice one being Ribena, hardly local . My cake a chocolate brownie was very nice and I got a reasonable sized slice but I was less impressed by my lemonade, others with me seemed happy enough with there food but it was nothing to be blown away by. Building was as good as anywhere and there is a nice courtyard and if you like art you will probably enjoy it as there are numerous paintings for sale on the wall. A trip out for this cafe alone is simply not worth it, but there seem to be a few more parts to the dutch house which may make a nice trip out.

We went to the Dutch House at Crayke last Sunday 02 December 2012.We had a great afternoon, the atmosphere was welcoming because the staff all went out of their way to help and their smiles seemed honest and genuine. The food was delicious and they made a great cup of coffee. It was a wonderful day with clear blue skies and despite the cold we had a good wander round the garden and had a look at the sculptures. We bought some wood carvings at the craft fair and listened to some world music sung by a group called Chechelele.It was also nice to be reminded of my time in the Netherlands.

We finally made it to Dutch House having been intrigued by the sign every time we passed it on our way north from York. We went at the wrong time of year to see the garden at its best but it promises well but were in time for a cup of tea and some delicious little poffertjes, tiny Dutch pancakes which were served with sugar and Dutch syrup. Definitely going back, they run craft courses which sound interesting and I need some more of those pancakes!!

This was the second time I've been, the first time with two children who were kept amused for ages chalking on the blackboards, playing Pooh sticks and throwing hoops over tree stumps in the garden! We then had a great coffee and some of the tiny, tiny Dutch pancakes. The adults also enjoyed the exhibition of lino cuts and engravings.This time I went with a friend for lunch and had lovely tasty homemade soup and bread followed by a gorgeous rich and moist chocolate brownie. My friend raved about the banana and chocolate spread Dutch pancake with ice-cream and said it was superb!There was an exhibition of mosaics on the walls this time - always something different to see and a lovely atmosphere.

I have just finished (Sunday, 30/09/2012) a course with Jennifer Tetlow in stone carving, the venue and food provided by Dutch House. The course was excellent and, as a venue Dutch House was fantastic. In fact, the course was so good that the only thing that could drag us away from our sculptures was the lunch in the cafe.A delicious soup and bread was followed by sandwiches and a salad. The course lasted 3 days and we had a different soup, a different salad and a different dressing every day. The only thing that didn't change was that it was all delicious every time. The primus inter pares was the courgette and fennel soup with a dash of ginger in the background and a dollop of sour cream. Just yum. I wish I could cook like that.The proprietors, Jack and Cecile were unintrusive but friendly (the perfect combo if you ask me) unless you needed assistance in which case they had all the time you needed. They get a five star rating from me on all counts. I highly recommend them, as I would Jennifer Tetlow's course.The meals were not expensive at all and the quality, yet again, was the best.Two ladies on the course stayed at the B&B and said that the evening meal was even better than the lunches.

Have eaten here a few times now and have always been impressed with the service and food. Atmosphere is great, plenty for the kids to do, even when it is wet, and interesting art work on the walls. Food is freshly cooked, good quality and different from the normal Yorkshire fare. Dutch panckakes with both savioury and sweet fillings as well as interesting sanswiches and salads. Owner and staff friendly and helpful without being overpowering. All in all a good and different place to lunch in North Yorkshire.

Meeting up with family with kids and the activites for the children and the treasure hunt was great. Art forms interesting with more like wild meadow. Wierd arty thing going on making scupltures.We stopped for coffee and had a range of cakes with teas and coffees the did special child sized hot chocolate. Cakes were really tastty and the pancakes (bannana and chocoltate) just scrummy. The main courses looked super too.Only thing to watch out for was extremely hot water in the toilets when washing ones hands !

We were given a warm welcome by the hosts Sjaak and Cecile for our weekend stay at their Bed and Breakfast. We were showed to our bedroom in the family house, via a lounge with log burner & cosy arm chairs that we could use throughout our stay. Our bedroom with en-suite bathroom was filled with relaxing a cream palette with touches of green and a view over the gardens and surrounding fields.The owners clearly have an eye for detail. Both in terms of design touches like the large branch, suspended by rope to create a wardrobe and how well they look after their guests, leaving fresh milk in our room for tea and coffee and an honesty bar in our lounge.After a peaceful evening reading in the lounge, the silence meant we woke up late for our continental breakfast. Our hosts who were up early and setting up the café for the day, the café walls featured a photography exhibition and items for sale made by local makers. Our breakfast was a real treat for the taste-buds! Fresh berries, yogurt, a ‘mountain’ of toast, cheese, ham, eggs and a little Dutch treat (that I will leave for you to discover when you hopefully visit).We met friends at the cafe for delicious savoury pancakes in the afternoon, again the quality and freshness of the food was excellent. I didn’t have room for cake, but they looked freshly baked and tempting to have with a cup of coffee.On Sunday morning, we were asked if we would like to have our breakfast in the sun, so we sat in the courtyard as swallows darted above our heads enjoying another amazing breakfast. We took our time to explore the garden, such an inspirational space filled with sculptures and a range of flowers and benches for you to sit back and enjoy the tranquillity.Sjaak and Cecile have managed to pull off a rare balance of informality, style and attention to detail to create a venue that is truly distinctive in the area. As we drove off, my partner Darren commented “that’s going to get a five star on TripAdvisor”, you can’t say more than that really.

A set of old barns has been beautifully converted into a crafts centre and attached cafe which serves delicious home-made food. Friendly service and obviously popular with the locals - people dropping in with families, on their bikes and walking to the cafe. Great food and nice community feel in an artistic space. Very much enjoyed.

The tearoom at Dutch House is a fine mixture of homemade Dutch food with an English inspiration. In wintertime they serve 'Zuurvlees' (Dutch Stew). It's a typical Dutch dish, but the English love the taste of it. They really now how to integrate Dutch and English dishes, but also to be absolutely different.The tearoom is decorated in lots of colours and big teapots in all different prints. It cheered me up and I found the atmosphere very relaxing. The owners don't hurry you and you can enjoy the beautiful view with a book or newspaper. You can also go outside to visit and feel the beautiful wild flower garden, art-objects and children's playground with a beautiful self made willow house.Their vision of the tearoom is out of the ordinary, that makes the place very special and inspiring to be. Once you've been their, you'll want to go more often to experience the inspiration time after time. The tasty salads and sandwiches are served like beautiful paintings, everything is well taken care off. You can tell the owners really enjoy doing the extra things and have high standards. They are friendly and interested in their guests. The menu changes during the seasons, but there are also permanent dishes.Every time I visit Dutch House, I'm able to try something different. They also serve an English breakfast and lovely cakes. The pancakes and poffertjes (tiny Dutch pancakes) are really nice. The pancakes are served in several flavours, from sweet to savoury. Flavours you wouldn't expect but taste very well. Dutch House is in many ways an inspiring place. I can really recommend it to everybody. Get surprised and meet the friendly owners Cecile & Jack!

We are regulars at the Dutch House as it is such a warm and friendly place. The owners are so welcoming and we are sure that anyone going there would wish them well in their endeavours. They work hard to create a relaxed comfortable cafe with child friendly toys, games and books. Our little 2 year old son enjoys the hot chocolate and poffertjes (tiny dutch pancakes). The gardens are always interesting and if we had time we would look at the many workshops and courses that they also offer. A fabulous business in a wonderful location.

This is a hidden gem which you MUST visit!The cafe itself is lovely and offers a range of great food, snacks and drinks. I would particularly recommend the Dutch pancakes - the Brie, apple and bacon pancakes are seriously tasty!However, the food is only one part of the charm of this place. The whole environment has a stylish arts based ambience to it, with work from local artists and craftspeople and some stunning glass works on display the day we visited. The cafe opens out on to a courtyard which was great for catching the last of the sun while we our enjoyed our tea and cakes. Alongside the courtyard is an eco garden which contains a mix of natural and imaginatively cultivated landscapes with unusual artworks and pieces of sculpture. There's also a kids' play area, a circular walk and a crafts workshop room. We were so impressed with the whole environment and the friendly welcome we received that we returned to stay in the farmhouse style cottage B&B. Not only do you get a stylish room, but also the use of a snug downstairs living room It's definitely a place where you can relax and unwind. A visit to the Dutch House offers the opportunity to check out the Crayke area, it's an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which really does live up to its name.

The Dutch House is the type of a venue that is lacking around England. For a long time we have been looking for somewhere that provides the complete afternoon or morning jaunt out. The venue does in fact have a very Dutch feel..stone slab floor, bright flowered chairs, coloured teapots. Everything very tasteful, yet not over sophisticated. Music when we went had a jazzy feel. Art on the walls very worthwhile. Service friendly and attentive but never intrusive. The gardens which the owners are creating over a 5 year period were that mixture of wild and tamed, and in the garden sculptures and a little house made of willow added interest and fascination for children and adults. In fact children are very well catered for here, with their own blackboard running round the cafe and lots for them to see and do, but again not so they would intrude on anyone who was there for a quiet coffee. It is really well thought out. We sat out the back in front of the rolling countryside, and then went for a lovely walk through some woods and fields to return to have more to eat. So the food: first the coffee is really good. Thats always a good sign It comes served with that honey waffle that the Dutch all love. (And it goes so well with the coffee)I had a really good roasted veg and feta salad, and then after there is the Dutch apple cake. They also do cooked breakfasts, pancakes sweet and savoury and sandwiches. All very reasonable. The owners also have a B and B room . I felt a bit annoyed that we live so close that I could not justify staying in it! They also run a wide selection of workshops and events which could be combined with a stay there...on all sorts of things from very early bird watching (5am! ) to making pottery and willow baskets, photography and all things arty...for all ages. Its been open one year now and we only just found out about it! It deserves to be well supported because the owners really are trying to make a beautiful place for us all to enjoy