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Very clean, organised barn stop offering a good selection of cakes and snacks. Also a great variety of drink choices. Clean and tidy tables and toilets. All offered on an honesty basis. I hope people respect this trust and pay for a lovely place to stop and refuel.

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Anne J . 2024-07-09

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Lovely little spot to stop for snacks and coffee. Childrens play area and also den building area. Fantastic Easter egg hunt.

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Clarem . 2024-04-03

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Follow the blue tea cup signs to this brilliant ‘help yourself’ cafe in a barn. They have thought of everything. There is an urn, fridge freezer and a table laid out with all sorts of snacks. While we were there the owner brought out slices of his wife’s homemade carrot cake to add to the selection. Delicious! We had the correct money (bring notes and coins because there is no change) but you can also pay online. How rare to find an eatery based on people’s honesty. Long may it continue.

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fruity340 . 2023-10-03

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We live locally and love stopping on our walk at the walkers hut, our kids enjoy the pit stop and looking at the goats and horses nearby, lovely run business, see you soon

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Richard H . 2023-06-15

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Perfect stop for coffee & cake during a coastal walk. Normally help yourself with an honesty box but there was an Easter egg hunt scheduled so the family were on hand to chat & serve. Delicious cake/scone selection & welcome coffee & Comfort stop.

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suec . 2023-04-17

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Lovely place to stop for home baked goodies and a cuppa. The honesty system is great and there are bank details if you forget cash. Lovely home made scones and cakes, serve yourself from the well stocked fridge. Enjoyed it. Thank you.

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currantycustrard . 2022-08-29

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Lovely stop on the coastal path Delicious cake (non oily !) very gooey Cold cans and hot teas how much more do we need Well done folks

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ghy99 . 2021-10-16

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This was an ‘oasis on a hot day’ and we were very happy to find this place on our walk. It was great to be able to get a drink and a snack. Thank you

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NewForestJulie . 2021-07-16

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Perhaps not at its best today. Like the honesty box and the trust involved in offering four and drink, but I arrived with high expectations and the somewhat tasteless chocolate cake in a paper bag and tea with dried milk was quite a disappointment. Hopefully the catering will change post Covid

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Gilliscool . 2021-06-22

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Brilliant, what a great idea, stop off here when doing the SW coastal walk, good selection of drinks, cake was was one of the best i ve had, nice setting a real gem.

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957dazp . 2021-05-06

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If you're walking between Salcombe and Hope Cove this is a great stopping point and probably needs all walker support so its able to fully open when life goes back to normal. There's no-one in attendance and its all self service. Lovely cakes which i assume are home made. Its a few minutes walk from the National Trust car park and maybe 15 minutes off the SW coastal path past Middle Soar. We did a circular walk from Overbeck's NT House for about 3 hours.

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Rob B . 2020-09-21

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Don’t really want to tell you where this is! The cake is the best you’ll eat and after a walk around the most beautiful coastline in the country, finding a cuppa and such good cake makes for a perfect day. One word - delish 😋 just time make it even more perfect there’s a couple of donkeys to say hello to.

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KathC230 . 2020-08-27

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We stopped here after following a recommendation and it is in a lovely setting and a nice stop off during our walk. We had a lovely hot drink and some refreshments. There was also cake and ice cream as well as chocolate bars. The area with help yourself refreshments has a honesty box and there is space to have a sit and relax.

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blossom219 . 2020-08-22

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Really lovely stop off on our walk to Salcombe. The cake and tea was much needed. Very much recommend

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mspread . 2020-08-11

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The cafe and toilets are both closed to public visitors however they have set up a “grab and go” area selling coffee, tea, soft drinks and juices. Plus a few snack and cake options. It’s cash only so take coins and small notes. The items start from £1 and go up in £1s too.

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Uncle-Jayo . 2020-07-28

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Fab find on our walk. Just the job. Plenty to eat and drink and toilets. Make your own drinks and wash up, leave clean and tidy.

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karenhH388VY . 2020-02-20

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Had a walk to Bolt Head and saw Ravens and Cirl Buntings en route. On our return we popped into the Walkers' Hut. It is a barn really. There was a good variety of cakes and coffee. You just help yourself, note what you have had, and place your payment in the money box. The arrangements are based on trust, which is wonderful. I do hope that no one abuses it. There is a play area outside and some farm animals to attract the attention of children. Parking at the National Trust car park is free.

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Graham R . 2019-12-30

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I am not going to repeat what everyone else has said on other reviews here. Their reviews are spot on. If only there were more places like this on coastal walks. Gorgeous carrot cake and coffee.

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Howienotts . 2019-11-03

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On a quite blustery day we decided to walk around the coastal path of East Soar. We had not planned to visit the walkers cafe as we really had no idea it was there. However, we were glad we did. A very simple approach to providing a hot cup of tea and some wonder baked delights. Payment in cash only by way of an honesty box with a price list above the serving desk. The cakes are all wonderful and a decent size. The fresh scones with cream and jam were brilliant. At £1.70 the tea is fairly priced and at £3 the scones with jam.and cream good value as they are not small. Plenty of seats and tables in a barn like shelter from the weather. A great idea.

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trafalgar169 . 2019-10-30

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Took the dog to Soar Cove and came across this little gem by accident. Make your own tea and coffee and help yourself to the selection of fresh cakes and scones.Write down what you had then leave the money in the honesty box.We had carrot cake and a scone with cream and jam and they were both huge and very fresh.The toilets are very clean.There’s lots of things to keep the kids occupied as well.We will definitely be back.

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DC0987654321 . 2019-09-29

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Located in a the middle of nowhere, it is exactly what is says on the tin! A hut for walkers (you can't drive there) filled with an array of excellent cakes, treats, and a selection of hot and cold drinks. All paid for on a 'honesty box' basis. We tried the scones (the size of a small tea plate!!) with clotted cream and jam. Fantastic!Washing up your dirties is optional but it was good to see everyone, small children included, getting into the spirit of the hut and getting stuck in.A great find on a cool, damp day!

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Ian and Helen S . 2019-09-01

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We enjoyed a lovely walk at East Soar this morning and on our way back we called into The Walkers Hut for some refreshments . Wonderful selection of homemade cakes and scones and local Heron Valley juices . Thank you so much .

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ruthiereed . 2019-08-26

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I have lost count of the number of times we’ve been to the Hut, and have been impressed every time. They operate an honesty box system for the cakes and drinks....and they are extremely good value and beautifully tasty! And all in a lovely eco friendly cafe. Really highly recommended- well worth a walk on the beautiful cliff paths too

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405marki . 2019-08-14

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If the Bolt Head walk wasn’t stunning enough this ‘walkers hut’ topped it off. The owners hospitality goes beyond with delicious cakes to buy and endless supply of hot and cold drinks. We stumbled on this treasure on our first visit three years ago and now make it as regular ‘stop-off’ after a good long walk. It’s a must even if it takes you out of your way.

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43gep . 2019-08-08

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What a wonderful find. This fantastic place had cakes, tea (various types), coffee, even marshmallows for the hot chocolate! You help yourself and put money in the cash box at the end. Delicious food, clean and beautifully kept. Thank you, was just what we needed half way through a long walk. Would most definitely recommend.

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JR9596 . 2019-07-30

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Absolutely loved this walkers hut... it was the first time we've taken our boys on a walk for the sake of a walk. We were the only ones there and it was such a pleasant surprise. Its pretty, well thought out, welcoming, clean, well labelled, fresh cake is reasonably priced ( 3 slices of cake and 2 teas was just under £11). The toilets are very clean and well appointed.

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travelnutLeicester . 2019-07-22

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I had read the good reviews, but this wonderful facility exceeded my high expectations. Such a lovely place to stop off for coffee and cakes - I will be back!

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mutleyboy . 2019-07-22

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We had the hut in mind as a destination while we walked around the countryside in the sun. When we arrived it was absolutely what was required. The big barn was airy and cool, and the teapots, mugs, and cakes were a pleasure to see. The two of us and the dog had a wonderful relax in the huge space. We didn't mind making our own tea and washing up after. The cakes were delicious. Top notch toilets too.We noticed there were opportunities for all sorts of visitors from walkers, families, and even locals could bring a Gt Grandparent by road to enjoy a moment with small children. Bookings for parties and even weddings were advertised.

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golf788321 . 2019-07-12

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Great place to find.has tea, coffee some wonderful cakes in farm setting with animals nearby.Great sea views from nearby at Stare Point or walk to Salcombe or Overbecks

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painos . 2019-06-05

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Great circular walk with magnificent coastal views

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Lee F . 2019-04-14

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As a family we love nothing better than taking the coast walk from overbecks to East Soar. We all love the walking hut, the family that run it are amazing hosts, the cake and coffees are delicious, and with the animals and a natural wooden play area the children run off and play. Well done guys x

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Birkhill111 . 2019-04-11

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We love the walkers hut at East Soar Farm I have two boys 8 and 5 who love making dens in the woodland area and running around the field climbing over the assault course! I love seeing the animals and we always enjoy their Easter Egg hunt. It’s been a perfect length to walk from the National Trust Car Park down to the barn for their little legs and the thought of a treat from the barn is always a good incentive! It’s always so relaxed there the cakes are yummy and they have a good selection of drinks. Often there are the most beautiful flowers on the table if they have had a recent wedding. One day we will stay over in one of their lovely Bell tents! So refreshing to find somewhere totally non-commercialised to visit as a family

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34CEN . 2019-04-11

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An excellent place lovely coffee hut with delicious cakes will return lovely to see so many animals very friendly owners best food walk around south hams

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K7278MGannal . 2019-04-10

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The walkers hut is an idyllic setting for a rest and refreshments - help yourself to the vast array of home made cakes as well as ice creams, crisps, cold and hot drinks and pay in the honesty box. We sat outside in the glorious sunshine 1st April listening to the bird song and watching the goats and sheep. What a treat.

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sarzit11 . 2019-04-01

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We had no idea this barn was here. A very welcome stop on our coastal walk to Overbecks, on a cold blustery day in winter. Fully stocked, help yourself to coffee, tea, soft drinks AND choice of cakes in this self service rustic barn. Prices are noted on a big board on the wall, and a tin provided to put your money in. Fridges stock the milk and cold drinks. You are expected to wash up your china etc, clean teatowels provided. Clean, well equipped toilets next door.

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Caravanlover2211 . 2019-03-22

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Found this place today for the first time. Have walked this circular route from Salcombe to Bolt Head and then back to Overbecks on numerous occasions but didn’t know this was here.

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P7424HRscottp . 2019-02-22

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Fantastic place just what we needed after our beautiful walk, in fact we enjoyed it so much we returned the following day!!

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Venny45 . 2018-10-25

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It started to rain on our walk and across the fields we came across this Walkers hut. It is an honesty hut with tea, coffee and cake available. Excellent facility.

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Andy H . 2018-10-23

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What a superb idea, with nothing else around, what a great idea to find somewhere to make a cup of tea and enjoy homemade cake after a wonderful walk!!!

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434richl . 2018-10-23

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Actually the tea is pretty good too, as the cakes. The scones however are the best when out of the oven. Freshly baked with jam and cream ...just wonderful.

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SimplyFred . 2018-09-23

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What a surprise to find this gem on a cliff walk near Salcombe! Honesty cafe where you make your own tea or coffee and a delicious selection of cakes and scones. Fabulous!

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Lulu5256 . 2018-09-16

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Even if only for the experience, this is worth a stop. The scones (Devonshire cream in fridge) and jam excellent. Cakes looked good too.Tea/coffee/cold drinks. Help yourself. Prices on board and you leave money in an honesty box. A welcome shady barn in the heat, and no doubt, a retreat from rain sometimes.

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54janjo . 2018-09-01

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Great place to find on a long walk the coffee and cream teas are lovely, the scones are homemade are are huge..also handy for the toilets on a long walk

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HarleyMatt . 2018-08-31

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Was recommended to us by a couple of locals. We took kids and the puppy and walked from the main car park. Absolutely stunning! Kids could play too whilst we enjoyed a brew. Reasonably priced and cakes to die for. Going again tomorrow. xx

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Patty0508 . 2018-08-30

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Great idea to have a self service coffee stop, cakes were amazing and the scones served for cream tea were the biggest I have ever seen!! tasted fabulous too!! Would definitely return if in the area again.

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LizR2360 . 2018-08-23

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Having researched Salcombe and the surrounding area we decided to take a trip to the walkers hut, what a great place to have a cream tea, you help yourself and at the end once you’ve washed your plates etc up you add up what you’ve had and put the money in a box.

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416marka . 2018-08-06

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Great barn with a refreshment cafe run on an honesty system. Prices are in the board, you help yourself, write what you have and pay. Lovey place to have some refreshments and some great homemade cakes. The scones are huge and delicious. Clotted cream in the fridge. Dogs welcome on a lead and they have a bowl for water. Loos nextdoor are pristine and a 50p contribution is suggested. This place is great.

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Louise406634 . 2018-08-06

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Great little spot to grab some drinks and food after a long walk. It works on an honesty system so you write down what you've taken and pay into a kitty. They try to use local produce wherever they can. Really glad we found it.

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PaulRoberts89 . 2018-07-25

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Discovered this little gem whilst on holiday in Bolberry and was walking the coastal path. It was so good we planned our route to end here twice so we could indulge ourselves on the delicious home made cakes. We will definitely be returning

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Jacky1961 . 2018-07-07

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The walkers hut was recommended to us but still went way beyond our expectations. The barn provides a wide range of refreshments including hit drinks, water, sommthies and a selection of scrummy cakes and scones. Well worth a diversion from the wonderful South Devon coast path.

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Karen W . 2018-07-03

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This is a relaxed laid back affair. A trust bar to pay for your coffee and cakes etc. Meanwhile the kids can play on the play area and are feeding the goats. Really cool people who run it and we’ll certainly be going back in the summer; the walk to get there is amazing in itself!

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Andrew C . 2018-06-25

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Fabulous scones, cream and jam here after our grandson's christening in nearby Malborough. Walkers can help themselves to tea and cake and put their money in the honesty box. Just great.

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Christine M . 2018-06-05

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I say outstanding but you have to appreciate that this barn is in the middle of know where and we were thirsty (and hungry). All food and drink is on a self serve honesty basis and you wash up afterwards.

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Shaldon07 . 2018-05-29

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wonderful when you need a cup of coffee or tea to come across the walkers hut in the middle of nowhere, lovely fresh cakes and snacks all help yourself pay the correct money and do the washing up great.

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Llanerchinddafarm . 2018-04-28

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Beautifully converted barn into an honesty box self service drinks and snacks area Plenty for the kids to do in all weathers Very close to the coastal path, well worth the short detour

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Sarah B . 2018-04-20

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This is such an excellent idea - a do it yourself honesty box tea and cake experience! All of the prices are on a board on the wall, just put the kettle on and help yourself. The scones were fantastic too.

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Ian B . 2018-04-02

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We’ve just had a short break in the self cattering cottage based at East Soar farm , what can I say , amazing we’ve known this area and stayed in and around salcombe for over 35 years. This was by far the best location yet , so quiet and peaceful .Schalk and Marijke are very welcoming and we arrived to the log burner alight and fresh baked scones, cream and jam laid out on the table. We used the cottage to walk from most days and left the car parked in the barn. It was a lovely short break. The cottage was cosy and warm , clean with plenty of towels and a bottomless log basket ! Thank you so much for a lovely stay , we didn’t want to come home . We shall return we popped into the walkers hut and it’s like your kitchen but outside, had everything catered for and saw quite a few fellow walkers using it , felt it was almost a shame to only have to walk around the corner and make tea in the cottage .

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Otto299 . 2018-02-15

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Such a lovely family with an idyllic venue for a wonderful evening Out Rotary club feasted on a Poike in their cosy barn with a roaring fire. Great hospitality added to the relaxed vibe. Thank you

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Keith Makepeace . 2017-11-26

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Me and my girlfriend recently stayed here for a weekend break. The location is beautiful and the couple who own the site couldn't have been more welcoming and attentive. We had a traditional South African Braai for dinner which was to die for.

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HUWarner . 2017-10-09

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Well the wife wanted to find this place and i'm so glad she did. Absolutely lovely little diamond of a place. Made our own tea and severed our self a slice of beautiful cake and put the money in the box , so trusting and very refreshing. So well kept, clean with a kind of rudimentary down to earth feel. A great place to take the kids for walk along many different circular routs and get them to note all the nature they see then write it down on the blackboard supplied in the barn. A good little play area for them while you enjoy some refreshments.

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Adrian A . 2017-09-25

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An oasis of cake and tea during a long walk along the South West Coastal Path. The sort of place that every walking location should have!! The cakes were wonderful, the shelter welcome during a brief rain shower. Thank you!

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Taffius . 2017-09-18

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Devon's best kept secret needs to be shared, fab cakes in a beautiful location ....take a walk soon to discover...

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Stephen A . 2017-09-01

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The whole walkers' hut experience was magical..... So much beyond our expectation! Then the scones clotted cream and jam; I...

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Rodgpeace . 2017-08-28

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Just the best place to stop on a walk for a coffee or tea and home made cake or scone....

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PennyOscarson . 2017-08-13

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This is a great idea from a young family who have set up tables and chairs, kitchen area and cakes...

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SeasonedTravellerLJ . 2017-08-10

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Mi cuñada sabe bien y sabía de Devon este lugar! En uno de nuestros largos paseos muy ella me trajo aquí porque ella pensó que me gustaría, así que ella estaba equivocada, que no gusta, me encantó! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !...

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Vivalamu . 2017-07-02

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El "Caminantes" en un paseo Hut por el granja en East elevarse. Una agradable sorpresa de encontrar los aseos y un granero con un arreglo de autoservicio y honestidad de seguridad. Nevera llena de bebidas frías/leche, tetera, cafetières, té/café/chocolate y selección de pasteles y bocadillos! Bancos de picnic para descansar un rato. Hay un centro de actividades al aire libre en la web así que es genial multi-uso de las instalaciones. Nos baña antes de salir, y si hubiera habido una toalla de té habría así secos:). Una gran idea y me gustaría que hubiese más de estos en el REINO UNIDO!

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cantwait4hols . 2017-06-28

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A gem of a place. Really special. Our 2 year old loves it. Lots to see and great cake! Friendly animals. Wish there were more places like this.

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Tia716 . 2017-06-27

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Stumbled across this place while walking from Bolt Head back to East Soar car park. An open barn with tables and benches and a little "kitchen" where you can make your own coffee, tea (breakfast tea, herbal or earl grey) hot chocolate or grab a cold drink from the fridge. Large slices of beautiful home-baked cakes mean you put back on the pounds you've lost hiking and apparently cream teas are available too. Lovely crockery, cafetieres and teapots are provided but it is hoped that everyone washes up after themselves. There were also a couple of books on bird identification which came in useful. An outdoor bench overlooking a meadow with sheep, rabbits and a small horse completed the picture. A lovely, easy-going, natural ambience with a pleasantly rustic feel. Tips: take small notes/change for the honesty box. Leave the cafe as you'd like to find it and check website first as opening hours probably change seasonally and they do shut occasionally for events (a wedding party was taking place but we were still allowed through - feeling a tad underdressed!)

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TrickyWitch . 2016-09-17

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A fellow guest at our hotel in Hope Cove told us of this place and it was a handy stop walking from East Soar car park to Overbecks. On our midweek visit in September we were the only customers, so self service was the order of the day. A very peaceful and relaxing stop for a pot of tea, and my partner thought the cake was excellent.

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k r . 2016-09-15

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Wonderful concept - a beautifully, rustically decorated barn with an honesty box for the best cream tea imaginable. Can't praise this place enough! Watch out for opening times though - think its only open in the summer. We felt so blessed to stumble on this!

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cornishmaid004 . 2016-09-12

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A charmingly decorated barn on a family farm offering cakes and hot drinks for weary walkers (cash only). Everything has a pleasant home made feel from the cakes to the kids play areas.Great location just off the coastal path around 4 miles from Salcombe, but also in the centre of a more manageable one hour family walk. Great service, great scones!

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Danny J . 2016-08-26

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We walked from Overbecks along the coastal path then up the steep hill to East Soar Farm. We were incredibly lucky to have visited on such a beautiful sunny day, the scenery is truly spectacular! We were expecting the hut to be self service but we were incredibly fortunate to have Marijke to bring us over tea and scones. They were the best scones I've had in years (and I've eaten plenty!), wonderful cream tea with enormous scones, plenty of jam and local clotted cream. Our three children had cake and juices which they wolfed down and suddenly found the energy to play outside in the sunshine.The toilets and showers in the barn next door looked absolutely immaculate, as did the whole farm. I imagine camping there would not exactly be roughing it! We are already looking forward to visiting again next summer.

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Leonora T . 2016-08-26

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This is an incredible place to stop. We visited last year and so went especially to bust again and were not disappointed at all. This year it was self service which we so enjoyed:). Amazing scones and cakes and a lovely pot of coffee. Thank you for such a lovely coffee stop:))

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Mark M . 2016-08-23

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These are the best scones in the South Hams ... Delicious. Dogs are welcome and a large bowl is there for them. You always get a great welcome here and we do not need any excuses to make a deviation to East Soar for a cream tea. Great walks & views all around you. Thanks so much. (I think we had three in 10 days)

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SimplyFred . 2016-08-04

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Found this whilst walking at Bolt Head, near Salcombe. Help yourselves and leave money, first class, beautiful crockery, spotlessly clean, amazing homemade cakes. Surpassed all expectations, just hope they are open all year round.

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Helen S . 2016-07-29

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What a place. Great location, scenic walks and a warm welcoming family who run it.Try the cakes, homemade by Marijka. Lots of information available in the barn, especially about the local wildlife.

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boneman76 . 2016-07-27

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A gentle flat walk from the carpark to the Walker's Hut, great to pop into on way back from a walk to Starehole or Soar Mill. What a fabulous concept. Yes it is make it yourself, but there would not be sufficient folk passing through to warrant full time staff, particularly in adverse weather! So this is perfect for it's location. Everything is there for you, put the kettle on, grab a teapot or cafetière, and away you go. There is quite a selection of teas available, coffee, hot chocolate, marshmallows, cold drinks etc, and a selection of wonderfully delicious cakes. Yes you do wash up after yourself, and there is an honesty box, but really it has a lovely atmosphere. It is this that makes it special. £2.50 for a generous slice of gorgeous cake is well worth it. These have to be made, provisions supplied, and still putting away and checking all is clean, so yes worth every penny. There are animals nearby which are great to observe.Everyone appeared to be enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and the help yourself service. The layout has been carefully thought through, and the wood chip floor works well. The toilets were spotless, and there is camping on site too. Indeed an Outdoors Experience to remember.

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Lynne M . 2016-07-12

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If you are doing the strenuous walk from Bolberry to Salcombe make sure you call at East Soar walker's hut for drinks and superb cakes! This is beautifully kept and a real asset to the area.

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Richard S . 2016-07-03

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We've been wanting to visit for such a long time and finally had the chance last weekend. We parked in the NT car park as we were walking to Soar Mill Cove via Bolt Head.What a lovely little oasis ... we were overwhelmed by the welcome from Marijke and Daisy , delicious coffee and carrot cake, but more importantly the beautiful concept! We wish you every success and look forward to visiting again as soon as possible!

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LizzyNB . 2016-07-03

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Well worth the walk just for the cake. Wonderful place run by a lovely family. Nothing posh or fancy here...just a simple barn with help yourself tea and cake. If you are in the Salcombe area you must visit..the walks are stunning. Did I mention the cake?...it's fab.

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Travellingman2014 . 2016-06-22

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I love this place and I love the walks surrounding it. Anyone walking the South West coast path around Bolt Head should pay the walkers hut a visit. There is ALWAYS cake and scones, what's not to like?! The barn is cool and the cold drinks are refreshing, and the family that lives there is so friendly and welcoming.

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charlottechurnside . 2016-06-02

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We stopped at the National Trust car park specifically to walk up to the Walkers Hut. Our second visit so we knew what to expect, but it is still a real delight to find delicious home made cakes and scones laid out ready. Yes you have to make your own tea and coffee (but with two young boys ready to play at cafes and waiters, that is half the fun for us) and yes it is the same price as a more conventional coffee shop, but it's brilliant. The little play area for children is ideal as they can play safely while you enjoy a pot of tea. Some little lambs came to say hello which added to the fun.Great clean toilets too. To steal one of the comments on the chalk board from another customer - "NT at its best".

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scoreb1974 . 2016-03-24

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We spotted this place on trip advisor and decided to give it a visit on our walk from Soar Mill Cove to Salcombe. In one way it's great to have a place that's based on trust (you serve yourself, put your money in an 'honesty box' and then wash your own dishes!) but the prices don't reflect the fact that you are doing the work and are prices I'd expect to see in a well staffed cafe offering 'afternoon teas' where your waited on and given full attention of the staff there. Don't get me wrong, it's a great experience and a welcome break midway through a walk, but the lack of service should be reflected in the price really? We'll visit again but maybe not as often as I would like?

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mickwood . 2015-10-27

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This is not the no1 restaurant in the South Hams it is an honesty cafe and in no way can be the same as any of the other restaurants in salcombe it is an open barn no table service no cooked food no waitress service the list goes on they do a great job but a restaurant is as far away as mars!!!

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cheryl19562009 . 2015-10-19

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We found this hidden gem by accident and were totally amazed. We walked along from the car park at Soar and wandered into a farm yard following the signs for a cafe. My mother who is 82 found the going easy along quite a long track. We were greeted by some cattle en-route, sheep on arrival and also a couple of very friendly donkeys and a shetland pony. No human in sight!! Then the barn/cafe I have never come across anything like it. Its a do it yourself cafe, everything you need to make tea, coffee, and a range of cold drinks. Home-made delicious cakes and an honesty box, yes really, and what a refreshing change, its so nice to see that real values still exist. A very friendly kitten greeted us in the barn and was very willing to sample the cake if given the opportunity. Everything was spotlessly clean, the toilets could put many a restaurant to shame and i would have loved to have met the people who have put so much time and effort into running such a refreshing venture. Well done and congratulations in restoring my faith in real values

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Diana R . 2015-10-18

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Fantastic location on a wonderful sunny day! Proper coffee and wonderful cake, friendly owners and animals made this a perfect stop on our walk on Saturday!

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Lynn S . 2015-09-28

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Lovely place, friendly staff and wonderful dog. Loved Daisy the golden retriever, now fully grown since a gorgeous puppy but lovely and friendly. Nice tea and cakes. Would recommend.

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holly2236 . 2015-09-27

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Location is wonderful just above Starehole Bay. Much needed re-fueling spot on a Sunday morning after sea swim. Coffee was ideal, and both cakes warm (sense just baked) and tasty. Sat inside the cavernous barn. Was busy at 11 is, but relaxed with range of dogs and children.

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simon h . 2015-09-07

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The Loveliest couple you will meet running an amazing Tea and Cake walkers barn on the way from Salcombe to Soar Mill Cove.Highlights were meeting the best behaved "Daisy" Dog and friendly young helper Matt, who we think is rather specialDon't miss the Chocolate or Carrot Cake's, washed down with Heron Valley Apple Juice and your choice of Teas. Help yourselves with honesty box when they are busy running the farm elsewhere.

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Keith Makepeace . 2015-09-01

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Was recommended by a friend, went with my family, we all loved it, great tea, hot chocolate, cappuccino, scones and cakes, will go back when next in the area x

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Lizzie C . 2015-08-30

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Absolutely love it here best cake ever great hosts a place you can just keep going back to.its a real walkers treat to find on your travels Glenn and Sally

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glenn642014 . 2015-08-16

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Stopped off here during a walk around the headland. The tea barn has a very airy feel and staff were very welcoming. They do lovely cream teas and good tea and coffee. Very different to your typical cafe. Would be even better if there was a gluten free cake option.

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Jonathan L . 2015-08-13

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We arrived here almost on our knees having walked for miles with a very tired dog.A choice of different tea varieties (in a tea pot!) and a delicious cream tea made it all worth while.An ideal spot if you have children in tow, if we didn't live locally I would havebooked us in for a night of "Outdoor Experience" the cooking pits looked such fun andvery sociable, maybe pack the grand-children off here next time they want to stay!!

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The D . 2015-08-10

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Read about this on the National Trust website then found it whilst out on a walk along the SW Coastal path. What a fantastic find! Lovely, warm welcome and a refreshing stop for drinks and cake! Lovely little play area for my two children and clean toilets. Definitely worth using as a pit stop. We parked at East Soar car park.

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Jennifer V . 2015-08-06

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We visit here every time we are in Salcombe. Lovely environment. Hopefully we will stay in one of their bell tents next summer.

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AliHalls1987 . 2015-08-03

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We fell across this walkers hut, almost in the middle of nowhere. Tea & cake could not be faulted & would recommend using it as a pit stop. We will definitely be returning

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TheProperJob . 2015-07-29

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What a refreshing change to many of the Salcombe establishments which serve very expensive poor quality food with a bit or a surly face. One of the nicest friendliest places I have visited anywhere. The wonderfully friendly owner was serving when we visited and not expecting to call my mother and I didn't have enough money for tea and a scone. The owner insisted we still had one and could return with the £3 we owed! How lovley to come across such trust. After a wonderful pot of tea and delicious scone served with plentiful clotted cream and jam we returned to our caravan and went straight back to pay our debts. The setting is beautiful, the open barn and loos provided were spotless, cakes and tea delicious and owner a joy to meet. I will be back on my next return to Salcombe and my sister has already visited on her first day of her holidays. A delight and if you struggle with walking they don't mind if you drive down. Do go for a wonderful experience.

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mabel98 . 2015-07-20

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A nice little stop off point for walkers and riders along the coastal path between Bolberry and Salcombe

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_o_croaker_o_ . 2015-07-07

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You do not come across this type of operation very often, after a long walk in the wind and driving rain it was a welcome rest, great tea and coffee, fantastic selection of cakes, caters for large groups and pets welcome. All in a open barn with adjacent toilet facilities. Honesty box provided. I wish there were more places like this .

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Barrie B . 2015-06-23

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