Eggesford Garden and Country Centre in North Devon

Read the review byBrian M. There is a small cafe at the station which provides snacks, access by way of the car park on the main road side. They are planning to do Sunday lunches and evening events. Worth a visit to see how it is going. The seating is at present on picknic tables inside which might not be suitable for some. Hopefully they will follow the Devon tradition of good food and value for money. My experience so far is that they are on the right tracks!

This restaurant is now, sadly, closed. The Garden Centre is also closed. A new, unrelated, cafe has just opened nearby - the Eggesford Crossing Cafe, adjacent to the station.

We arrived and were very pleased to see a wheelchair waiting for my husband to use. We were made welcome and we (4 of us) all ordered different meals but they all came together and were very hot. Excellent! Will certainly go there again when in the area. After lunch we spent a happy half hour in the Garden Centre, very relaxing.

9 of us from 11 - 69 + dog. We all had a lovely time. Good service and good food. Sat outside with dog but still well looked after Thank you

The food never disappoints and the service is very efficient. Main Portions are very good value as are the deserts. The salad bar, if chosen, provides a good variety of different ‘salads’. Worth booking on a weekend lunchtime. Dogs are allowed in the garden section and conservatory but not the main restaurant.

This garden centre is a hidden gem! A must visit. We enjoyed a delicious Sunday roast dinner and then delighted in whiling away an hour or so browsing the goodies on offer in the garden centre.

Fabulous food. Always well looked after. Then a stroll round the garden centre. And don't forget the gift shops too.

Well worth a visit to this garden centre, plenty of parking and a nice walk for the dogs.

Well stocked, reasonable prices and loads of helpful, knowledgeable assistance. Also great range of non garden products, beautiful greetings cards for example.

Most enjoyable cream tea at a reasonable price. Good shop and large area full of house and garden plants to wander around and chose.

We live in North Devon and have frequented the garden centre often. We especially love sitting outside of the restaurant on a sunny day having a nice cuppa and a toasted tea cake or scone feeding the friendly birds that come to the table. The staff too are always friendly and polite. The only downside to our visits is negotiating the many deep ruts and potholes on the road that climbs up to the car park hence the four stars.

Decided to go out for Sunday lunch, pre booked as busy. Both had roast beef, Yorkshire pud and potatoes plus plenty of veg. Service was excellent despite all the tables being full. Ordered desert - were advise of a short delay but that was fine. Was worth the wait, treacle tart was delicious.

Delicious salmon and veg cooked to perfection. Roulade was outstanding. Everyone was very happy with coffee and mints as a free extra :)

Visited the tea room with our dog on the Friday (2nd Feb) sat out in the conservatory had a lovely sandwich and cream tea - staff were friendly and attentive even made a joke about the birds watching us to steal our food.

No matter whether it is simply for a quick snack in between browsing around their Garden Shop or feeling peckish and wanting something to eat – Eggesford Gardens is certainly the place to visit!

We did a walk today in Eggesford Forest and on the return to the rail station we called in about 2pm. The steak and kidney pie and vegetables was superb - hot, beautifully presented and so tasty. Topped with a lovely mincemeat and almond sponge pudding. Lovely. Good vfm and lovely views of the countryside.

Had a very good Christmas lunch early December with a group of people. I have to say that you do have to have a very good appetite to eat here. Could not fault the food, presentation, staff or ambience. Will certainly return in the New Year.

We arrived tired after a long walk looking for a naughty treat. Pleased to report the Devonshire apple slice and the lemon and lime ginger crunch were both excellent served with a delicious local ice cream. Everything seems to be homemade to the highest standard. The staff were very friendly indeed. A great place for a tasty treat or a full meal, impressed.

We enjoyed our lunch today at Eggesfird Garden Centre which is always a favourit location of ours. The steak pie was truly outstanding and the vegetables cooked to perfection. If I had one slight gripe it would be that the staff did not take away our finished main course plates and they remained on the table throughout the dessert course until we paid our bill. It may have been because the restaurant was a little busy. The food however was good and the location wonderful. We will be back!

The food in this place is of fantastic quality we eat there a lot and the staff are always smiling happy and always helpful. I would recommend all the food any day of the week but the Sunday lunch is my favourite

Had lunch, the staff were friendly and the meal was satisfying,with a good range. The pud was outstanding - see photo. A good find, a genuine Garden Centre.

Llamado para el desayuno. . No hacen el desayuno! Íbamos a conducir 2 horas así que metimos en, terminamos 2 jamón y queso sándwiches tostados y taza de té cuesta casi 16 libras sin duda no es una buena relación calidad-precio

Tengo que decir que estaba decepcionado con el asado los domingos tuve aquí. 3 oferta de carnes de cerdo y yo elegimos mientras mi amigo tenía la carne. Una de las mejores cosas de un asado es el patatas asadas, sin embargo, la 3 que estaban en mi plato eran muy grandes, no muy tostados y ligeramente cruda en el centro. El cerdo era un poco difícil. Las verduras eran preciosas y era agradable tener col roja. No me sorprendió bastante Yorkshire pudding un aunque tenía cerdo. Tuvimos que esperar un largo tiempo para pagar como una horda de ciclistas que habían llegado y estaban pidiendo tés y pasteles y sólo había una persona en el hasta.

Visita aquí a menudo y nunca ha decepcionado. Una gran relación calidad-precio que ofrece una variedad de aperitivos y comidas. El servicio es muy bueno y el personal muy amable. Bien vale la pena una visita, especialmente cuando se combinan con vueltas y mirando las plantas.

Been here many times... usually only have a salad andnwe share as its just to expensive for what you get. Staff here are pleasant enough.

I had a salad - there is a serve yourself selection table with wonderful things like beetroot with taragon, watermelon, grapes etc. Its nice to find something more imaginative than limp lettuce and tough tomato. Option for outdoor seating too.Accessible.Plant area not extensive but good.

Was passing and lunch time, popped in and had daily special of homemade Steak Pie and quite simply the best pie I've had in 25 years. Will definitely call again.

Myself, my partner & our dog did a 9 mile trek, so we decided to visit for a little rest & some refreshments. The staff were very friendly and the scones were scrumptious. Also, it was dog friendly:)

Perfect place for a Sunday Roast or just a snack. Delicious food and plenty of it. Very friendly staff and all work very efficiently. Browse the beautiful garden centre after you have eaten.

I would highly recommended the food at the restaurant within the garden centre. All the food is sourced and freshly made on the premises.There is a good range of food cooked to a very good standard. From snack items to lunch items which include vegetarian items. I personally had the nut roast which is the best I have tasted in a long time in a restaurant.

A small and friendly garden centre. Lots of helpful advice on offer. The food in the restaurant is very good with plenty of gluten free choices.

I have visited the garden centre several times walking my dog and calling in there for coffee and delicious cake! Everyone is friendly and Alison made a fuss over my dog Bali every time and she is such a lovely lady. Although my intention was only to have coffee before the walk back I have always walked out having purchased lots!!! There is a wide variety of gifts and garden things too difficult to resist!!!

a great visit to this upmarket garden centre / country store. there is an amazing selection of plants, reasonably priced clothing, a great restaurant, and much much more, coupled with plenty of information.

Had a lovely lunch at the restaurant, fish and chips excellent, jacket potato lovely, staff very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic roast dinners - the place is buzzing with people - love the dinner, love the service but love the gravy more :)

Our first visit to the restaurant and overall quite pleasant with a good menu and food good. However the person taking our order and payment was bored bordering on unpleasant. This really takes the shine off of an otherwise good rating.

Have visited Eggesford Garden Centre many times and have never been disappointed. However, visited today, early p.m., and although the restaurant appeared to be up to its usual standard, the rest of the centre was somewhat 'tired'. The display of plants was limited and at least half of the area was not being utilised. The usual friendly greeting was missing, there was no one manning the till and apart from the restaurant staff we were not acknowledged even once. We hope the business is not being run down, prior to be taken over. Hopefully, it is undergoing a pre-Christmas revamp.

We had coffee and cake here a few times whilst on holiday and on every occasion the food was great and everyone was so friendly and welcoming especially to our dogs! They soon realized where we were going and got excited about having a fuss and a biscuit. We didn't have a full meal but the menu looked very appetizing.

Went to Eggesford at the last minute hoping to get coffee and a sandwich, managed to get a table and had lunch instead, great service from very friendly staff. We both had salads, the salad bar was fanonstick beautiful flavours which complimented the basic salad which arrived on the plate. Have been here before and it has been good but this visit was something special. Thank you

I do love the pies, especially enjoyed the Steak and Stilton recently. Love random trips to EG after a good walk and a mingle with nature. Lovely owners and staff (especially Liz) and very popular place to eat.

Met up with friends at this convenient half way point. The garden centre was pretty much what you expect these days but the restaurant made a good lunchtime venue. Good, honest food, decent wine, friendly staff, at a reasonable price. No complaints.

We were welcomed into the conservatory area where my dog was brought fresh water after which she lay down quietly after our 7 mile woodland walk and I enjoyed a very large, hot, ultra hot toasted tea cake with a generous amount of butter and a pot of good tea. All this served up with a smile. The staff were all without exception friendly, like one happy family. I will be back to hopefully sample a meal next time.

If you haven't been, it is worth a visit, good food, varied menu, friendly helpful staff, free parking and in a lovely spot.

Lovely centre and all the staff very friendly and helpful. Go and have a lovely cup of tea and a cake.

A great find, even if it is slightly off the beaten track. Excellent home made scones and better than average coffee. Lots of free parking. Staff very friendly and helpful, good local knowledge. With over 30 tables and outside seating it must get quite busy at times. At Eggesford Station go over the level crossing and up the lane for a short distance before turning left, just follow the signs.

We live locally to Eggesford Gardens, one highlight of Sunday was to often visit the restuarant for Sunday lunch.Two out of our party of four have to have gluten free, the separate 'no gluten menu' has been wonderful. A joy to enjoy pies and quiches again along with gluten free gravy.But alas this is no longer! The chef has decided not to offer the No Gluten Menu on Sundays - as it is 'too busy'. The previous chef made such an effort.... A HUGE disappointment - again gluten free treated as an inconvenience... for most there is no option other than to eat GF! Whilst there are a few things available on the main menu that are GF, they would not suit everyones tastes & often are options that we would cook at home or eat elsewhere. We have not returned to Eggesford Gardens Restuarant since then and will not return until we can be sure to have the No Gluten Menu options available every day of the week. Speak with your feet - if you are treated as an inconvenience when have to follow a special diet, why return?! Buy a GF meal somewhere where your custom is appreciated.

No bought in food here, it is all freshly made by their excellent chef. Their steak and ale pie with melt in the mouth pastry is superb. Eggesford Garden Centre, is situated just off the main Exeter to Barnstaple A377 road, in a most attractive setting, with a pretty outdoor seating area, in addition to the main resturant . Staff are very pleasant and efficient. Well worth a visit. Plenty of free parking, and delightful walks nearby.

We are on holiday staying in Chulmleigh and decided to go to Garden centre.Very well stocked ,we spoke to a gentleman who was very informative and interesting to listen to about the area.We decided to stay for lunch .The food was great I had roast beef and all the trimmings , my partner had the Steak and kidney pie he said it was ones of the best he'd tasted.The staff were very friendly I would recommend

We've just had a 3 day break in this lovely hotel, staff were very accomodating but we have to say the restaurant/hotel manager was extremely welcoming & didn't stop smiling. Big thank you to everyone working at this venue.

If we are honest we would all admit to having a desire to mooch round a garden centre full of seasonal beautiful trees and plants which inspire us to get out and enjoy our own space. This garden centre is staffed by warm and friendly people and has some interesting gifts, all the gardening supplies you could need and a fantastic place to eat.How lucky we are because it is also situated in the most glorious of settings with woodland walks. This is a delightful place to visit and as it will be my local Ii plan to visit as often as I can especially as Christmas is approaching and I am sure I will pick up SME lovely unique gifts. A great place to take mum too.

As well as having the best best steak kidney pie in the universe, this lovely garden centre cafe has wonderful views and warm, helpful staff who make you feel like nothing is too much trouble. Big Joe was especially accommodating in looking up the dishes for my food allergies. The salad bar has an excellent varied selection and all the food is fresh and delicious. We'll be back, just make sure you don't run out of meat pie!

Very efficient and friendly staff and a very good lunch ,all 16 was very happy with meal and service

I was here for Sunday lunch and it was brilliant. We had roast beef and veg. The meal was huge, the meat brilliant and the potatos gorgeous. It is advisable to book as it is so popular. The centre itself has a good selection of garden products, toys, cards, clothes and presents. it also has a nice little outside area for tea and coffee.

We didn't eat here but enjoyed our visit.Dogs welcome throughout and our dog was even given a complimentary treat as e left.

Beautiful place in the country side , we had a nosey round the garden center before visiting the quaint restaurant, the service was wonderful and felt very personal and the food was exceptional, good value for money and we will most definitely be visiting again when next in the area.

We arrived by motorcycles all 25 of us to be greeted very nicely by the staff who wasted no time in sorting out are orders the food was really nice only trouble the specials must be really nice as a few of them were sold out. My second visit and just as good as the last time will be back.

The steak and kidney pie is the best! Real short crust pastry not just topped with frozen shop bought puff pastry. Full of tasty meat, amazing.

excellent meal very friendly staff good choice on the menu . lovely place to look around and when weather permits lovely outside area to sit and enjoy your lunch. good facilities and also dog friendly

I love coming here. The staff are very helpful and friendly. It is a super place to look around and be inspired.The resturant is idilic and the food is even better.In a quiet beautiful area it is a must on the list to visit and treat yourself.

If you get out at Eggesford station on the line between Exeter and Barnstaple. You might think you are at a station without a village (there is no Eggesford village). However, if you cross the train crossing and the river bridge then walk up the hills you will see Eggesford Garden Centre which has a good Café with drinks and meals.I have been many times for coffee and cake has it is not far from my parents village and not a pub so it is good for lunch and afternoon coffee. The last time after Sunday lunch service the Café was not looing its best. Normally its a safe place to go

Went here from the Fox & Hounds. Lovely family run garden centre with restaurant. I found a herb pot with no price on. The lady that owns it was very helpful and did me a very good deal on it as it was my birthday and it needed a bit of a clean.Plenty of variety there also bought a couple of acer trees.Definitely go back again if I was near.

Very nice gardens to sit in and have lunch. Lovely toasted ham sandwich and huge prawn baguette. Spoilt by parents letting two boys kick a football around, breaking flowers as the ball landed on beds, and needing to collect the ball from our feet while we were in the middle of eating. Could've caused injury to some of the less able visitors and damage to glass and crockery. Sadly could have been stopped by the management.

whether its a sunday roast or a piece of cake and a cuppa its always great here. my favourite rock cakes in the world.

i have recently discovered this garden centre cafe/restaurant it is really great. the food is wholesome and tasty - the portion sizes are generous - it is good value for money. the staff are friendly and take a pride in your dining experience. its a little bit off the beaten track but it does get busy - so be warned and expect to queue.

A great place to escape to while the girls shop. The food is always well presented and every time we pop in while shopping at the garden centre there is plenty to close from. It all appears to be made on site and certainly has that homemade feel about it.

One of the very few Restaurants that cater for customers with wheat or gluten free allergies.My wife has a wheat intolerance and we go to Eggesford regularly as they do a good range of Gluten Free food from Sponges to Steak and Kidney Pie and much more, well worth a visit if you have such an allergy.

It is a lovely day out here especially when there is a Craft Fair on or similar. Food is all home made and delicious. Light and airy restaurant with wonderful views over the Taw Valley and Eggesford Station surrounds. Makes a lovely trip out from Barnstaple or Exeter on the Tarka Line and only a 10 minute walk to the Garden Centre. Heaps parking and a good shop to boot. Well worth a visit for all.

I only went here to purchase a plant for a friend but stayed for tea and what a delicious tea it was! Cakes here are wonderful - not for those on a diet though! Service was excellent ,staff members were friendly,and I found it good value.

Had lunch at the Garden Centre today with my 3 grandsons. Although they didn't do child portions of fish and chips they were happy for me to split adult portions between them. Also made no problem with the boys having tap water to drink. Service was swift and friendly. Took home cakes for their parents which looked delicious. After lunch the boys were able to choose presents for their parents in the Garden Centre. There are also good walks nearby for a better weather day.

Went for lunch on a rainy day last week what we had was very reasonable in price and pretty good in quality. Yes I'd go again. No problem

Popped in for lunch, had a really excellent Quiche made on the premises with a lovely mixed self serve salad.The restaurant is situated within the Garden Centre and has lovely views across the valley. There is also outside seating in a paved shady area , perfect for a hot day.Service was friendly and efficient, not pushy and no hustling to leave or have drinks, desserts if you don't want them. That said they have some wicked desserts ( Lemon Cheesecake !!) . All made in-house.Can get busy so get there early, I think you can book tables in advance.Bonus of nicely laid out Garden Centre to browse in before and after plus some really great walks locally. They are happy to advise on where to walk .Dog and child friendly though we didn't have either plenty of others did.Would definitely go back.