Fairhursts at Berrys Farm Shop & Cafe in Richmondshire

Visited here for the first time in a number of years. What a disappointment. On entering what used to be little farmshop you are now faced with empty shelves, a pitiful selection of gifts and half full crates of vegetables. There is a sign asking you to wait to be seated. We were by a disinterested member of staff onto a table where the seats were ripped then handed a crumpled, stained paper menu that didn't look the most inspiring. No scones available just 3 types of overpriced cake. Cost of 2 coffees and 2 slices cake - £17 😬 Definitely won't visit again when thereares far friendlier, tastier and more atmospheric options only a few miles away.

What a disappointing experience. This place is so run down, far from what it was only a few years ago. Disinterested staff, little stock, no welcome, no atmosphere and deserted. Broken table seats in outside desolate courtyard. No food other than cake between breakfast and lunch. Quiche of the day leek and onion, and soup to be leek and potato. Really! This is run by Fairhursts who are surely able to do better. We'll not be back having enjoyed many previous visits.

No complaints about the food, or service. Lovely views and good disabled loo ( important to me). Interior cafe smart and light and bright. We chose to sit outside. Picnic benches, a problem for those with mobility issues, but found a chair so all good. The location I think has been a stack yard, full of potential. The "water feature" was overgrown with weeds and not working. The whole area needed a good brush through and the dead or dying plants sorted out. I reiterate that with the exception of the external untidiness it is a lovely place to get a snack or a meal. Plenty of choice. Definitely would go again but eat inside as surroundings more conducive with relaxed dining.

Stopped here for breakfast after having passed this on our way to Hawes. It’s a delightful little farm shop, breakfasts were delicious. Safe to say we were all full afterwards! Staff were very friendly. The farm shop offers a nice range of local produce.

Had a lovely lunch here, one slight hiccup, but that was put right in seconds. Lovely food, and a nice light place . Was fairly busy and everyone seemed to be enjoying what they ordered. Would go back when visiting the area again.

Hugely overpriced soup & sandwich. Massive markup on bottled beer. Swallowed that as understand must make a profit.. But service pretty bad really. Keen young waitress sweeping floor close to table during lunch, her supervisor continuing to tell her what to do whilst showing total disinterest in person making payment. Cafe otherwise empty. Hospitality maybe not suited to all.

Disappointed it was closed today and the website info is not accurate. There is only a sign on the road. Coming to visit the farm and may have chosen to do this another day when you may have we been open.

Although the evening sky was covered in cloud, we had a most enjoyable astronomical evening. The speaker from The Lime Tree Observatory was excellent, very entertaining & knowledgeable & the pie & puds was great!

A slight disappointment compared to previous visits. Food was good but the service was lack lustre and we had to ask for extra plates / forks Etc for sharing. We enjoyed our sandwich.

Most expensive coffee and cake I have had in North Yorkshire!! £5.50 for a flat white coffee and £4.50 for a piece of lemon drizzle cake no bigger that 2 inches square. No visible prices. Way over priced and not worth it!! Many more better value places to go.

What on earth has happened to this cafe the current menu has ruined it I have been coming to the cafe every year for many years to order my ham egg and chips previously you hot nice thick ham and good chips new owners came in and you got thin ham and horrible chips as we were in the area again we thought that we would give it another try big mistake I looked at the very limited menu and I picked the best option that I could find my partner didn’t pick anything but decided to have a £5.80 teapot of tea and move on to another place. When we got there there were only two other people in the restaurant and for a big place it was very quiet it’s a shame whilst I was aware that the food isn’t as good as when the previous owner had it the place has really gone downhill we won’t be going back

This was a small farm shop cafe which was nice but very expensive for the food I had a chicken sandwich which was £9.50 it had a small salad accompaniment but nothing special As with most of the places we visited in the dales I think the prices reflect the tourists from the south who are used to paying such high prices I am Yorkshire so I think HOW MUCH

We had high hopes for this farm café but were a little disappointed. The food was quite expensive, which we expected, but we were hoping for really good quality but it was "just ok'. There was nothing "wrong" as such (apart from the chicken bone in the club sandwich – which the staff were very apologetic about) and the staff themselves were polite but not particularly friendly so all round this just wasn't the experience. We were hoping for at a local Yorkshire farm café.

Randomly stopped here as we saw a sign while driving past. We were not expecting such a lovely looking cafe! We already had plans to eat later in the day so had a quick look at the menu for another time (good looking menu though!) Whilst looking around the shop I saw their lovely selection of scotch eggs. I chose the 'goats cheese' egg to buy and take home for later. Good price for the massive size of the egg, but the issue I had was what was inside. There was no hint of goats cheese, and instead had a strong Indian food flavour (and a lot of cumin). I had no idea what the stuff surrounding the egg actually was. Could have been some sort of meat or could have been vegetarian. There were definitely big chunks of butternut squash in there. Maybe the egg I picked up was incorrectly labelled? It did taste nice, but hard to enjoy when you have no idea what you're eating! Might stop in for coffee and cake next time we're in the area though as the cafe did look really nice.

What a club sandwich. Thick slices of proper meat and cheese with nice crisps and salad. Really looked and tasted great. My girlfriend had bruschetta and that looked amazing, she really enjoyed it. Shout out to the chef

Superb breakfast here, including veggie breakfast. Cakes and scones very tasty too. Big focus on local produce which is always nice to see.

Had a fantastic lunch here, the chicken piccalilli and taragon mayonnaise roll was one of the best I've ever eaten and the farm shop was amazing as well. Very helpful staff.

Sunday lunch was great, especially the tender meat and perfectly cooked veg. Lots of gravy and massive Yorkshire puds. Breakfast menu was varied including different sized portions and veggie options. Staff friendly and helpful.

Berry's is starting to become a regular stop for us when we visit the Dales. Food is very good and the staff are very friendly. We shared the Ham and mustard batch and bowl of chunky chips, washed down with a Hazlenut Cappuccino each. We called in again the following day before we set off for home ( two and a half hour drive), looking forward to visiting again on our next visit.

Lovely coffee and cake but hygiene seems to be forgotten by all staff. We watched who we presume was the manager cut cake for all the staff to eat behind the counter. Everyone had some lots of finger licking after and not one went to wash their hands In including the manager! Not nice to see

Food was fantastic with lots of choice. Extensive breakfast menu up to 12pm and nice lunches with daily specials. Rated 4 star rather than 5, as although we really enjoyed it and would definitely return, I’ve marginally marked it down for what feels like very expensive food (eg £9.50 for a sandwich), even in economically difficult times. The staff were also a little cold if I’m being honest. All the right things were being said; at best it was service without genuine warmth or ar worst pretty curt, depending on the member of staff. A beautifully done out cafe. Great little farm shop and nice gifts and homewards. Would still recommend and will also return.

Ten in number met today at Berry’s cafe for Mother’s Day Sunday lunch. Roast beef dinner, couldn’t fault it. Tasty and an impressive array of vegetables. Pleasant surroundings and not to mention the sticky toffee pudding. Also the staff, although very busy, were very accommodating.

I’ve ridden past here many times but this was the first time I’ve called. Definitely glad we did. Fantastic sausage and egg butty with cup of coffee. Great place, great staff and great food. What more could you ask for?

We came three times. Delicious food, lamb burger, quiche lorraine and pork pie with really really good coleslaw, a lovely berry crumble for dessert.

We loved this place. We shared Brie bites which came with salad and fries. It was delicious! Followed by crumble and scone. Delicious too! Lovely little shop where I could have bought it all. Staff were very friendly. Looking forward to visiting again.

We were passing and decided to have a look at the farm shop. The vegetables that we cooked later were fresh and delicious. The menu in the café was tempting so we called in on our way home. Staff found a table for us and...

Sometimes a change is needed even if in the end you go around the world to come home again! Been looking for alternatives for brunch for a while, not because our usual haunt doesn’t cut it anymore but just because interesting to see what other...

EXTREMELY overpriced for a very overcooked poor breakfast. We are in Yorkshire for a holiday and was encouraged by the reviews. The bacon was rock hard, as was the sausage and eggs. There was barely a dessert spoon of beans and the whole breakfast was...

Called in mid afternoon for sandwich and coffee. Excellent tasty sandwiches with salad superb tasting coleslaw and crisps, nicely presented and tasted good. The cakes ,scones on display also looked good but we did resist! Very welcoming and a relaxing stop. Would recommend.

Visited for a breakfast as we were staying in the area. Great staff, very welcoming. The food is too quality, the breakfast was absolutely spot on! Would highly recommend

Slightly off the beaten track, an excellent restaurant with good food with a varied and reasonably priced menu. Prompt and friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. When you have eaten, the souvenir shop is compact but has an interesting and varied selection of goods.

Stopped here afternoon after a drive down from Carlisle. We received a very warm welcome the moment we entered and were served promptly once we had ordered. Our scones were beautifully fresh and well presented along with our drinks. The cafe has a delightfully calm...

Called in here for a coffee & a late brekki with Hubbie. The food as always was lovely the service altho a slight improvement from my last visit is still lacking. There are far too many staff just milling about not really focused on the...

Stopped here on our way back home from motorbike trip.Really enjoyed almond and cherry scone with jam and cream and chocolate chip cookie.Good coffee, friendly staff, inside and outside seating with plenty of parking.Lovely food and gift shop.Definity worth a visit.

There was beautiful scenery and the food was good. Not sure we’d return but would recommend for a spot of lunch. Tranquil as surrounded by loads of wildlife

Wanted to visit for a while and we finally got the chance today and it lives up to its reputation! Sandwiches and special both great dishes, with the Black Pudding Scotch Egg just wonderful! Our daughter had a Biscoff Milkshake which was the best ever...

A very welcome stop after taking a diversion after the A66 was closed. The biscoff flavoured milkshake was a wonderful treat, and sitting outside in the pretty courtyard with lovely views and animals was very relaxing.

Called in here for coffee on our way West. Very pleasant and airy. Great selection of cakes, lovely coffee.

Met with friends for lunch, neither of us having been for a while, and so we did not know what to expect. It was a very pleasant experience. We greatly enjoyed a tasty and well presented main course, followed by outstanding cakes. Staff were friendly...

We called in for coffee and cake. The place was lovely, staff very friendly and cake very tasty. Can highly recommend. Farm shop looked good too.

Found this gem on Google, so thought, let’s try this one. Travelled the fifty miles to it via some amazing scenery. Tried the coffee shop first, and the produce was first class, and the staff very friendly indeed. Will visit again

Arrived here for Sunday morning coffee. Asked if they had any gluten free cake and were told no, but gf scones were available . Ordered coffee and gf scone plus tea cake. Waitress returned to say no gf scones and nothing gluten free available so...

We stopped by after our walk in the local area. Service was slow and disorganised. We were a good 30min wait for our sandwiches and scones. When the food arrived it was average at best. £9.50 for a grated cheese sandwich in a bread bun...

We were staying at the nearby Asygarth lodges so thought we would pop down for a breakfast having been recommended this place. Wasn't disappointed, we had the full breakfast and a bacon sandwich. All very much enjoyed it, great quality, really nice coffee as well....

Very welcoming staff. Lovely facility with great gift ideas displayed and modern bathrooms. Didn’t plan to stop but glad we did.

Quick stop off for a bite to eat at lunch time. Sandwiches £9.50 for a basic brown bun with grated cheese. The plate was warm and so was the bottom of the sandwich, including the coleslaw and potato salad. Very disappointing. My husband had the...

We called in looking for a cup of tea and a slice of cake and we weren’t disappointed. We were met with a warm welcome and a lovely smile. Fantastic cake and a lovely pot of tea, other food coming out of the kitchen looked...

We stopped for a brunch brekky after our farm tour - a full english and poached eggs benedict were really good quality and plenty of tea to wash it down.

Travelled a while to get here to be told they can’t fit us in yet clearly tables available. Would of even sat outside. You’d of thought places like this would be wanting the business especially after lockdown. Very disappointed.

Stopped here on way home from camping trip, dogs allowed too in the sun room, old glass house. Had a veggie and a vegan breakfast, both good, big portions. All staff friendly and helpful.

Excellent service and coffee, ruby chocolate and scones & pickle I would definitely recommend for friends family and couples & children

Sat in the conservatory with our dog. Coffee and scones were very good. Tried both the cheese and fruit scones. Both were excellent. Service was very good.

Having been here in the past I was a bit shocked @ the chaos that met my friend & I after standing waiting to be seated for about 2 mins, the young lad told us to pick a table & he’d bring us a menu…5...

Excellent service, gorgeous food. Can highly recommend the Christmas sandwich. Lovely cosy surroundings, this is our second visit and will not be our last

Berry’s Farm shop at Swinithwaite is very smart and has a decent range of all the expected farm shop produce as well as some very nice giftware. The cafe is roomy, smart and nicely furnished. They have a good selection of hot and cold meals...

We ordered our breakfasts and then there were 3 items missing toast from one breakfast and then another order a pot of tea and then toast that arrived later. One of my party had to go and ask for the toast because it was missing...

After a fantastic meal here a couple of year's ago, we decided to stop off for lunch with the in-laws with high expectations of a cracking meal. It was busy, but we were lucky enough to get a table for four straight away. We were...

We had 2 small fish, chips and mushy peas, my daughter had pie and chips which she said was ok. The chips were ok, the peas were luke warm at best, the fish was greasy, it was edible if you were hungry, overpriced for what...

After a great visit in 2018 we were very excited to come back, however this time we left very disappointed. We had chicken bites for the kids and the battered fish butties. Both the fish and chicken were clearly straight from the freezer and low...

Stopped here for a light lunch. The menu was not expansive but it did give you some options. The highlight was the chutney they served with the quiche. (Sadly they don’t sell it off the shelf). The dessert took a while to come (it was...

We had booked for 10am on Wednesday for 4 adults and a toddler. We arrived 30 minutes early and we were quickly shown to our table with absolutely no fuss. We all had full cooked breakfasts which were absolutely delicious and served quickly and beautifully...

Living quite close we have visited this venue a number of times over the years , pre-Covid. Fancying a bit of a post-lockdown treat we thought we could drive over for coffee and a bit of something. Being Saturday morning it was busy when we...

Authentic farm shop and delicious lunch. Great service. All the extra salads and fruits on the lunch plate really great.

We stopped off for tea and cake on our journey home from the Dales. The service was good. The cleanliness was excellent in all aspects. The food and drinks were good, and just the thing needed when you’re in a long journey home. We will...

Have stopped here a number of times in the past and enjoyed our visits and whilst times have changed and we have to accept we are in a difficult position you hope that standards are still the same. Staff were friendly but seemed inexperienced and...

Lunch with sister and brother in law. The food and service was excellent. We had such a relaxed meal is a warm inviting environment, by the time we had had mains and desserts and several pots of tea and coffee we had spent all most...

Where do I start!! Milkshake was amazing mint choc chip was gorgeous we will definitely be back. The farm shop was lovely too with a wonderful selection of cheeses, home made pork pies, fresh fruit and veg, fresh bread, I can recommend the olive loaf,...

I visited Berry’s recently for a Sunday Lunch with my family and had a wonderful experience. The staff were very welcoming despite being very busy and the Sunday Lunch was so so much more than what we expected! It was beautifully presented with a range...

I have visited here to eat on many occasions and it was always somewhere to go as a treat. During this time a new owner has taken over. At a previous visit I notice a change in the menu which was to be expected with...

We called in mid-walk, ready for some food. I had the special lamb and mint burger with chips, the chips were among the best I've ever hard, nice and crispy on the outside and lovely and fluffy in the middle. Washed down with an Americano...

Dropped in for coffee and a snack on a long journey. Turned out to be a lovely farm shop and cafe, with an interesting range of goods on offer. Friendly and efficient staff. But the high point was the scones - made by Laura from...

Good food at good prices. Service can be a bit slow sometimes.place is lovely and plenty of outdoor space for dining.

A perfect hearty breakfast with family before our long drive home. Friendly and attentive staff brought us freshly prepared food. Between us, we had full breakfast, small breakfast and Eggs Benedict. All were generously portioned and appreciatively eaten. Located within a well stocked, green oak...

Stopped for lunch on way back from Aysgarth fall. Fabulous lunch in lovely surroundings and excellent service would highly recommend

Long wait after ordering, approx 1 hour for breakfast to arrive, it was only just warm and items were missing. Quality ingredients, but even so not worth the wait. Shame as staff were friendly and shop nice.

We booked a table for four adults (from the same social bubble). Service was good, with drinks brought quickly. We ordered Xmas lunch(turkey & trimmings) for all of us. Veg arrived first (not enough of it), then we had a wait for the main course...three...

The owner of our self-catering cottage in Bainbridge had included Fairhursts on a list of ‘eateries’ she emailed us a few days before the start of our holiday. Their website looked really impressive so we ordered 7 mains and 4 sweets for delivery to the...

Lovely, homely tearoom. Good quality homemade products, efficient, friendly staff and delightful surroundings. Looking forward to a return 😊

We visit the Yorkshire Dales regularly - mostly upper Wensleydale - so it's good to find another good place to eat. We lunched there three times, the soups were first class and the cheese scones (with a slice of Wensleydale and a small pot of...

Very friendly , good service - best scone ( vanilla and blueberry ) I’ve had in years . Huge , moist and fresh .

We used to love calling here when we were in the area. The setting is lovely hence the one star but on our visit today we found the covid directions limited but finally found the way in and after a while waiting my husband was...

Delicious just baked pork pie ,and Wensleydale with pickle sandwiches. Lovely friendly young chap served us. Glad we popped in.

One of the best farm shop/cafes ive been too , travelled along way to go there aswell , the food is the best quality for sure and the scones are amazing , staff are so friendly , loads of car parking , Top score from...

Was passing so popped in with my daughter who might I add cost me a small fortune in the shop, the staff was very friendly and the food was lovely i had the homemade quiche and daughter a jacket potatoe was very reasonable priced. Will...

I visited today with my husband, had quite a wait for a table but the cafe was busy as were the staff and tables were sanitised before we sat down. My husband ordered a warm pork pie and I ordered the steak sandwich. It is...

Lovely fresh breakfasts!! We visited August 2020 and had 2 x large breakfast a smaller breakfast and toasted tea cake with jam. Breakfasts lovely and fresh , plenty of tea and lovely toast. We also visited the little farm shop and took home some treats!...

This cafe is nicer than your average, for example the quiche came with very delicious potato salad, fancy salad and relish. Breakfasts looked great and coffee was very good. Scones with jam and cream very tasty. Modern interior, relaxing environment. Nice swing for the kids...

We had two Wensleydale breakfasts one vegetarian and one farmers breakfast. Very well presented, was looking forward to a mushroom but didn't get one on Wensleydale breakfast, present on veggie breakfast, tea and coffee was good also asked for tap water which we were given....

Had a crispy bacon roll (brown). Beautiful soft rustic tea cake and top quality bacon. It was the best I have ever had and delightful friendly service.

Myself and a friend had gone for a little adventure at Aysgarth Falls and decided we would hunt for food (which is quite impossible during Covid-19)! We stopped by this lovely little store and were not disappointed! The cafe section was closed but preparing for...

We had a ride out to Aysgarth and were looking for somewhere to have lunch Berry’s are only just opening again after lockdown but they went out of their way to make me a gluten free bacon sandwich and something for my granddaughter To take...

We were having a day in the Dales and decided to stop at Fairhursts at Berry’s for our lunch. Great atmosphere and super food all delivered by a very friendly team. Will definitely make Fairhursts at Berry’s our regular Dales stop.

We came across this cafe on our way back from Cumbria to East Yorkshire, decided to give it a go, so glad we did. Friendly cafe with a great menu, I chose the ham & chutney sandwich on granary and it came with lovely fresh...

A group of 46 of us went for our Christmas party. Nothing was too much trouble. We started with canapés & fizz, then straight into Christmas dinner and the most delicious puddings. They have created a wonderful ambience in the room and even more so...

Stopped by on my way up the Dales and having walked locally, we had a delightful Sunday roast here. Generous portion sizes (amazing yorkshire pudding!) and a nice atmosphere. Will be back.

We had a lovely family lunch, something for everyone. Enjoyed the roast dinner which was very good value. Homemade soup was also delicious