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Nº 1187 in 2148 in Bristol, City of

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Hidden gem , impressive historical building with the contrasting backdrop of Avonmouth. Nice tea rooms 👌

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Darren Ventham . 2024-04-13

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Lovely place to visit. Stroll around the gardens and the cafe is fab.

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Barry Whitcher . 2024-04-06

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Not a nice atmosphere. You can see the staff are trying their best, but I think the management might be at fault. (See previous reviews for the possible culprit). I wouldn't recommend.

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No Name . 2024-03-16

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What a little gem hidden away in this place. I had a wonderful breakfast with a cracking view

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Mark Vandeburgt . 2024-03-11

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Lovely wedding venue & a favourite walking spot of ours!

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Just For You Bridal . 2024-03-11

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Lovely lunch. Small issue with the food brilliantly delt with. The staff said and did all the right things :)

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Karen Wintle . 2024-02-26

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Having read mixed reviews we weren't sure what to expect so stopped for coffee and cake rather than lunch, we were however pleasantly surprised by what we found. The coffee was hot and smooth and the selection of cakes was extensive. We opted for raspberry blonde and blueberry bakewell, both of which were excellent. Other customers were being served various lunch dishes of sandwiches and Toasties which looked great and appeared to be enjoyed. From today's evidence I would happily plan to have lunch here next time.

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Paul Golding . 2024-02-24

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Pop in for snacks good service nice and clean

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Riona Copsey . 2024-02-20

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Very quiet at the moment because of a nearby road closure. Staff were lovely and I was served with my lunch within moments of sitting down. No gf cakes today but plenty of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and other gf options available.

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Helen Scorgie . 2024-02-19

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If you are really lucky this place will be open. If you're even more lucky they will be doing food! So disappointing that this place has become so unreliable.

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Valerie Wheeler . 2024-02-11

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I'm just asking has anybody done the segway here, as I've got an experience to take by May this year, and it says the only place to do it is here, but I've not seen anything about segway on here amongst reviews? Don't take any notice with the star rating, as couldn't seem to ask a question without doing it this way.

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Rebecca Pattenden . 2024-02-04

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Bonito lugar para pasear y descansar de la abrumadora ciudad, pero me hubiera gustado encontrar carteles informativos sobre la historia del lugar

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Leticia Garcia Marin . 2024-01-18

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The refurbishment of the cafe is lovely. It was warm and welcoming on a frosty morning

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Bisti Kyriacou . 2024-01-18

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Great place to visit. Exceptional service and cakes

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Dagma Friis . 2024-01-12

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First experience was lovely food was great and lovely staff. The second time wasn't as good.

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Sahar M . 2024-01-10

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I love the cafe there makes a nice treat... Be aware though dogs are welcome because its a very popular place for dog walkers ♡

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MAYBUG . 2023-12-07

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One of my favourite places in Bristol for a quiet walk. Popular with dog walkers but gets far less traffic than nearby Blaise Castle and unlike there the parking is free. Many of the paths are uneven and muddy so good walking shoes/boots are a good idea. There is a nice little coffee shop at the side of the house (I've been to a few and it is stunning). Events are held in the house but it's not generally open to the public.

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Claire Robinson . 2023-11-16

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Very welcoming and friendly cafe. Pleasant gardens. Free!

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Jenny Morse . 2023-10-24

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Nice to walk atound the grounds and good views of Avonmouth. Cake in cafe was a bit dry.

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Hope . 2023-10-10

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Attended a free heritage open day to see the house. Had a really knowledgeable guide. Definitely recommend visiting the house on am open day.

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Grace Travers . 2023-10-01

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Was going to have food but the kitchen was closed again. Such a shame the relaxed atmosphere/ great service combo seem to have gone since the latest change of management. The staff work hard but look terrified!

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Pamela G . 2023-09-30

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It didn’t look like this when it was my Primary School, up to 1954, But I’m delighted to see it looking So GOOD Now.

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Colin Munslow . 2023-09-26

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We had our wedding here on Tuesday and were well looked after by the events team. A stunning place with a lovely owner. Nothing to complain about at all. I must give a shoutout to Naomi for coming in the day before she was meant to give birth to make sure everything went smoothly for us!

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Ben Scull . 2023-09-24

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We had a lovely stop off here on our way home from a holiday in Devon. It was great for a picnic and a walk in the gardens. The cake and coffee in the cafe were lovely with a great outdoor seating area.

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Matthew Clements . 2023-09-21

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The building was built between 1712 and 1719, and was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh for the lawyer and politician Edward Southwell on the site of an earlier Tudor house. It was then remodelled in 1763–1768 by Robert Mylne and again between 1845 and 1850 by Thomas Hopper. The Kings Weston estate possesses one of the largest collections of buildings designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the UK. Whilst the house and the majority of the estate's buildings are still standing, others have been demolished or have been heavily altered. Bristol is the only UK city outside London that possess buildings designed by Vanbrugh. A significant architectural feature is the grouping of all the chimneys into a massive arcade. There is no admission charge for the grounds of the Estate. The grounds are open at all times. Kings Weston House is not open to the public, except for special events.(see web-site).

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Pete / Hel . 2023-09-17

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Heritage Open Day - did a tour of the House, led by a very knowledgeable KWAG (Kings Weston Action Group) volunteer. Couldn't complete the guided tour as I had to get to Blaise Castle to open up for the afternoon. Managed a quick look around Kings Weston House, really lovely.

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Annette Jones . 2023-09-16

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Really loved the café. Looks spectacular and full of historic charm. Clean with friendly staff well turned out. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. Had cheesy chips and a flatbread, both were nice. Perfect for a drop in after a walk round the park with the dog.

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Martin Thomas . 2023-09-14

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Had lovely lunch on Thursday very impressed with the staff and prices all very good will be going again

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Jenny Williams . 2023-09-09

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If you want relaxation Good food Beautiful pool Lovely views Meal at sunset Tribute nights Greek dancing This is the place to be I can't say enough about how good this place is

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Ian Waters . 2023-09-01

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The new Sir John Vanburgh Cafe is fine, but coffee is not cheap and the pain au chocolat that we had was very dry and unpleasant. It was previously Morgan's Cafe which did great sausage rolls. None of that now tho. Poor layout means that customers are not sure where to stand and queueing customers block the exit of served customers.

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Citizen Pip . 2023-09-01

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Lovely place to visit and also for a wedding! we had our English and Sikh weddings here back to back, Melissa and the manor owners where extremely helpful and helped to make sure our wedding was great, we met the owners aswel which where friendly also

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Thomas Price . 2023-08-29

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Disappointing. Had two warm weak lattes after asking for extra hot. Had two pieces of cake. All the cake were the same mix but with different flavour filling and topping. Lovely surroundings and staff were very pleasant. Won't bother returning though.

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magshenderson . 2023-08-27

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A wonderful location for walking and to exercise dogs. The House itself is not normally open to the public, but includes a Café that serves drinks and light refreshments.

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360Tour Guide . 2023-08-27

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wow what a beautiful coffee shop and the views sat in the garden were something else looking over the bridge to wales spectacular well done to the new team running this lovely coffee shop , helpful , happy nothing too much trouble and a great choice of coffees , cakes, drinks and lunch we will be back .........

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westonsupermare80 . 2023-08-21

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Visited new cafe,on Saturday, nice coffee and cake will visit again

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margaret jefferies . 2023-08-20

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I love this place. The grounds, the house and the coffee from the new cafe.

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Craig White . 2023-08-14

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Ordered two different coffees and lemon cake. Was asked to repeat back the order. While seated another member of staff called over asking what cake we ordered. Slight concern as though not priced, many selections of cakes varying in size and I assume price. Coffee arrived, waitress had no idea which was the latte or dirty chai latte (they both looked the same). Coffee was warm rather than hot. On the way out decided to purchase two cold drinks. Coke for my friend and a bottle of smoothie that was in the fridge. Couldn’t sell the smoothie as all were out of date! There needs to be a big shake up with staff for me to go there again

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Jackie E . 2023-08-13

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Terrible service. Went for lunch today was told lunch service wasn’t ready. Both looked at the clock and was it 11:59 so Asked when it would start and just got a shrug. Not worth the trip!

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j0rah0 . 2023-08-12

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A delight to walk to and a very good cafe NOW REOPENED as Sir John Vanburgh

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David Bruce . 2023-08-06

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Nice to return to great destination, lovely refurbished cafe, but not so great to be charged extra for skimmed milk without being advised. I queried the price at point of debit card scan with 2 employees who said that skimmed milk is classed as an alternative milk. I pointed out that alternative milk is oat, soya, etc.., but the staff shrugged. I feel like I have been taken for a mug being charged extra for skimmed milk, especially as skimmed milk retails the same as whole and semi-skimmed. It leaves a sour taste if you get my meaning. I know it is only 10p extra, and I like to support small businesses, but it's the whole handling of the matter that disappoints. I wish them well though and am sure that not many customers will even notice. I did have a very good flat white coffee, however.

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sammW7718CP . 2023-07-31

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Nice old structure set in beautiful grounds.

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Mick Spanner . 2023-07-25

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Lovely place to walk the dogs. Nice cafe.

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Andrew H . 2023-07-24

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Lovely refurbishment, on the cafe, staff are I assume getting use to machines etc, but they will Have to up their game a bit slow, and mistakes are being made on orders , but it is only the first proper day. No prices on cake products , Also may be good idea to have an auto closure on the cafe door , The food looked amazing , and will try another time . The facilities are being refurbished, But look forward for the cafe o be the go to place , But look forward to seeing ongoing development in The house , it is a beautiful building. And grounds

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Jill S . 2023-07-17

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Came for the Grand reopening of the Coffee House Sunday 16th July. Nothing Grand about this very disappointing nothing was ready there was no reopening presentation or speech or cutting of Ribbon. Very flat arrived at 0758hrs for the reopening at 0800hrs. Then I walked in at 0800hrs expecting a warm welcoming but I was welcomed with panic probably first day nerves. Nothing was out on display, coffee machine not working such a shame. There was no atmosphere or welcoming and owner no present. Have I missed something about the reopening event.

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Trevellarstar1932 . 2023-07-16

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Best Place for a bit nature and sunshine

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ArhumAdale Official . 2023-07-04

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Good place to come walk your dog, lovely views and a good walk through the grounds / woods... Lovely coffee shop as well

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Matthew Pearce . 2023-06-14

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Nice plece for having a picnic and to relax

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Dan Mihail . 2023-06-09

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On a warm clear day it is bliss to sit on the terrace enjoying some food and looking out across the Severn to Wales. Sadly the cafe is closed pending refurbishment and seems to be taking a lot longer than expected to reopen. There are toilets outside in a portacabin at the moment. The grounds are owned and managed by the council, and there's a volunteer workforce who do bits of management (King's Weston Action Group), but this is a large estate managed by a city council so don't expect the kind of neatness or attention to detail you'd see if it was privately owned. You can walk from here to Blaise estate, and on from there to the River Severn via the route of the river Trym.

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Robin CM . 2023-06-04

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A little jewel. It opens up on to sprawling gardens. Beautiful walks.

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LYNDA Bayliss . 2023-06-01

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Peaceful place for a walk, alone or with your dog. Only dislike was the smell of dog's poo...

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Anth Prestia . 2023-05-24

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Nice park with open area and wooded walks. No entry fee. There is usually a small cafe but it is closed for refurbishment at the moment.

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Christine Partridge . 2023-05-02

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Pleasant staff but a bit slow, restaurant has a nice view and we had a pleasant walk around the estate

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Cyndysreview . 2022-10-29

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We have just had lunch in the bistro and have to say it was lovely We live in Henbury and didn't want to travel too far because off roadworks everywhere Although it was very busy the staff remained very polite cheerful and helpful and our meals were extremely good value for money We will definitely be visiting again soon Thankyou

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Y2624MHheathers . 2022-08-31

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I titled my review as hidden gem because first I have never heard of it before although my two children went to Bristol university and second because the turn to it was very hidden that can easily be missed as it wasn’t well sign posted. My husband and I visited this house today on a glorious sunny day in June as our son’s wedding will take place there next week. We drove from Newport just 25 minutes drive. We wanted to navigate the area before the big day but we were disappointed as the house itself was closed, they open Monday to Friday only, while the park and the cafe are open to public all week. There’s ample parking which is free. The ground is stunningly green and gigantic. Magnificent view looking over Bristol Channel. The park was quite busy with families and dogs. Lots of people brought their picnic. The cafe is ok, smell inside but nice big terrace with beautiful view in the sun. I brought a big Earl Grey tea pot with two pieces of cake, lemon and Biscoff. The menu had breakfast and toasties and sandwiches. We enjoyed the walk . I would definitely go back. I fully recommend you visit it and try the cafe.

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emanmahmoud1 . 2022-06-12

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I have been trying to make enquiries about the use and availability of the house all week. To date I have made 35+ calls and contacted them via email and Instagram. I received one Email from their wedding co-ordinator saying she would respond in a week as she was isolating (Not ill, isolating) meaning she COULD work but chose not to. You dont want an important event held here as they clearly can't even manage an email or their own SM accounts. Shocking level of incompetence.

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Sb198466 . 2022-01-12

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I can't believe I have never been before especially as it is a stonesthrow from my house. There is plenty of tracks... fast fields and woodland for the dogs or children to run around. Great loops for joggers/walkers. I would recommend wellies at the moment as parts were fairly muddy depending on the route. There is very limited parking. Beautiful house and architecture and great views depending on point of walk.

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932emzc . 2021-02-03

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Very lovely place to visit very big grounds to walk ur dogs picnic area quaint cafe views are stunning over all I recommend tis place to anyone

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K1444EAjohns . 2020-10-16

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I went to this cafe with a friend. Had a muddy but lovely walk through the woods and worked up an appretitie for tea and cske. cake was so big I took half home with me! Good value.

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walkinglongdistance . 2020-01-25

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This is an unexpected pleasure. Their breakfast is as generous as it is reasonable in price and very well presented. The staff were great and very helpful, despite being rather busy. Highly recommended. Slow down as you approach, the signage is not brilliant. Parking fine (rather muddy on a bad weather day!). I’m not a lover of sharing my eating space with other people’s pets, but care was taken to separate animal owners and pets from other diners. A wonderful assortment of huge and delicious-looking homemade cakes awaits our next visit. PLEASE NOTE: the cakes are at half the usual price ..... please leave some for us!

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A1592DNkates . 2020-01-12

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Nos encanta este lugar . . El café está ubicado en un hermoso terreno con fantásticas vistas.La comida siempre es de alto nivel, ¡los pasteles son increíbles! Tanta elección.Los perros siempre se sienten bienvenidos, lo cual es un gran atractivo para nosotros.El personal siempre es amable y servicial.

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adrianbennett2 . 2019-11-09

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Trabajé con un localLa organización benéfica de Bristol aquí facilita un día fuera para volver a visitar la visión y el trabajo en equipo. Tuvimos una cálida bienvenida, ayuda técnica con proyección por persona, el espacio está bien amueblado y da a los extensos terrenos. El café y el té estaban listos para nosotros; El delicioso almuerzo se sirvió 3 horas más tarde y satisfizo todas nuestras necesidades de catering. No había desperdicio de comida ya que se repartieron pequeñas cajas de cartón para llevar comida a casa. Teníamos 4 salas de descanso, té y café a pedido, soporte administrativo y técnico en habitaciones con una hermosa decoración y un gran parque para jugar. ¡Ideal para días de descanso!Todo muy apreciado!

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isobelc677 . 2019-11-07

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Por lo general, visitamos para el desayuno, que es encantador, carne de gran calidad, etc. aunque la última vez que visitamos las salchichas sabía un poco.De todos modos, sobre la base de desayunos principalmente encantadores, pensamos que probaríamos el almuerzo allí. Fue decepcionante. Asumí que el quiche sería casero, no lo era, era doble Gloucester y cebolla. Tres de nuestro grupo lo pidieron y nos decepcionó, no pudimos probar ningún rastro de queso y claramente no era casero. La sopa no era nada especial. Se compraron pollo Goujons y papas fritas con solo unas pocas papas, la señora dijo que traerían más en un tiempo. Se olvidan, tuvimos que preguntar, la señora se disculpó. En general está bien, pero no volvería a almorzar allí. Originalmente teníamos la intención de pedir pasteles después del almuerzo, pero sospechamos que todos fueron comprados, así que no nos molestamos. Qué lástima. Podría ser fantástico

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Roz N . 2019-09-23

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Was there two months ago and there this Sunday at 8am the house and grounds are great and the coffee shop is good too

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domp888 . 2019-08-06

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Beautiful house to visit and so much to read about the family who owned the house and the gardens are amazing

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157anneg . 2019-07-02

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I visited the cafe this morning as it is my birthday and wanted to spend time with my family What I witnessed occurring is quite frankly disgusting, poor practise and unprofessional.A full on team meeting going on while customers came in, discussions going on about profit and mark ups. I do not think this is professional, haven't you got an office out the back?Chairs were sat on top of the tables, which were dragged off and the tables not wiped down or cleaned. Staff assistant fussed over several muddy dogs that came in, fed them scraps and continued to 'pet' the dogs fur. She then proceeded to serve customers food and drink without washing her hands. Whilst we were eating our breakfast a young girl decided to clean the glass cake cabinet. She opened the door sprayed chemicals and wiped the glass without taking out the cakes, the chemical spray and the damp dirty clothes contaminated the entire contents of the cabinet.The same cloth got used on trays, cups then the floor, where some crumbs had fallen. This cloth was not changed, washed or thrown out. After serving a few more customers and petting more muddy dogs this cloth was used on the bottle fridge, again spraying without taking its contents out. No one washed their hands Utterly unacceptable.We left dreading to think what it was like out the back, away from customers.It used to be a nice little clean cafe

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M7mmy . 2019-06-18

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My son and beautiful new daughter-in-law were married here on Saturday.The location outstanding and so too were all the staff!!Particularly Norman and my fellow scouser who worked so hard to make the day so special!The food for the wedding breakfast and evening function was outstanding! So were the canopies !There is so much space in side and out.Most of our guests can not praise Kings Western house enoughThank you all!!!

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pw1960 . 2019-06-03

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My vegan option sausage sandwich , was dry bread and not even soya sausage, but frozen mash and veg fritter,sliced down the middle, for £4.50 without the cuppa, there was no protein on there at all. I had to ask for ketchup it was dry.

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chooseykaren . 2019-05-11

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A menudo visitamos Kings Weston Estate para pasear al perro y siempre paramos para el almuerzo o el té. El menú es limitado pero probablemente la elección para la mayoría de la gente. Todo lo que he tenido ha sido sabroso y buenas raciones. Si está lloviendo, puede sentarse dentro con su perro o en el bistró sin el perro, los días soleados sentarse afuera y disfrutar de las vistas.

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janetbob2016 . 2019-05-07

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I've visited with my children and ordered kids sandwiches. One with cheese was made with shredded cheese, that ended up at the bottom of kids boxes as too dry to stay in the sandwich. When I pointed it out to member of staff, lady behind the counter had no time for me , was short with, impatient, defensive and used unpleasant tone.

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Aneta731 . 2019-05-01

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I recently booked the breakfast room for a wake in memory of my mother. The staff were lovely and kind, ensured all was well and that we didn’t need anything. I wanted a couple of my own cakes cut and that was not a problem. We had catering and the food was excellent plenty of choice and variety. The teas and coffee was kept topped up and there was a good selection of different teas including decaf. The grounds are excellent and a lot of work has gone into making them beautiful and picturesque. I know they do weddings there and the courtyard they use is lovely. They have a bar and the drink selection is wide and varied.

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nmrc1965 . 2019-04-15

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Morgan's Coffee House (formerly King's Weston House Cafe and formerly The Hunting Vaults Cafe as advertised in a book called ‘The Extra Mile’ delicious alternatives to motorway services! The cafe did not appear welcoming, there was no comfortable atmosphere to sit and enjoy lunch. On ordering our lunch, my husband waited sometime before being acknowledged. I ordered a cappuccino and ploughman’s lunch. My cappuccino had a horrible taste to it, I did return it, my second cup did not taste any better! My ploughman’s lunch did not look appetising , the ham was good, but the pickle had a funny taste. The pickled onions sat on their own smothered by greenery!! There was coleslaw and a baguette cut in two, but no butter which I had to ask for. My husband said his americano was fine, he had quiche and chips, which were in his view “ok”. The toilets were clean, the service to the tables was good. However we will not be returning.

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Grigg122 . 2019-04-09

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Held our fundraising ball here. Norman, Sara, and the team at Kings Weston House could not have done more for us. They were helpful, polite and professional. Very accommodating of all our needs and requests, and were constantly on hand, checking we were happy. Food was great, service was great. House was being cleaned as we arrived to set up first thing in the morning, and was immaculate.

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Helenec991 . 2019-03-18

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Esta casa era fabulosa, la comida era excelente, el entorno era magnífico. Fue el despertar de mi prima y este lugar sin duda le dio una muy buena despedida. Caminó hasta la enorme puerta principal sin saber lo que había al otro lado y WOW, estaba tan bellamente decorada adornando las paredes con hermosas fotos de cabezas de animales y sillas tan cómodas. En general, es un lugar brillante para estar especialmente en un hermoso día soleado.

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Lynne L . 2019-03-04

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Had a lovely breakfast very tasty and fresh and a wonderful chocolate brownie to finish. They really are getting there restoring the house and grounds and it's well worth a visit.

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wildti . 2019-02-06

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un área realmente encantadora para perritos y personas que caminan, edificio histórico para observar una mezcla de pasto y bosque y jardines y casa afuera. busca el tótem del perro, lee las palabras y mira los perritos. La cafetería es agradable, los pasteles son de tamaño monstruo y delicioso. Fácil estacionamiento en el lugar para los alrededores, gratis para estacionar, bueno para sillas de paseo, tanto los perritos como los niños son bienvenidos en la cafetería.

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JEAN k . 2019-02-05

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Went for a walk with my parents and came across the coffee shop, lovely food and drink, nice service too.

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As part of the Bristol Open Doors weekend I decided to revisit the House. When I visited some years ago it was occupied by the police who knocked the upper floor about to take their equipment. This time it was an excellent guided tour of the house and its history. It is difficult to summarise this as it has gone through several stages including being a hospital during ww1,a school, a college and the police training school , before eventually being used as a conference and a wedding venue. In its own grounds it must be excellent for a wedding. It is also a Grade 1 listed building. It seems a pity that the majority of the reviews only remark on the catering (which we didn't sample. Worth a visit on occasions such as open days!

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John I . 2018-11-27

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Reservé Kings Weston House para que despertaran mis papás.

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Gary C . 2018-11-05

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My favourite place to walk round, dog friendly and they even have a cafe too where they do afrernoon tea and they also can have weddings there.

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Georgie2607 . 2018-09-30

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A special place, because of tasty food, not too pricey, unusual space in the side of a very grand and beautiful house. The view is big, interesting and mega!

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mariestrehse . 2018-09-17

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We went here on Monday (Bank Holiday) at 3.45pm for a cuppa as a break from some DIY, needless to say, being a bank holiday, and being Britain, it was closed with a sign on the door saying the coffee machine wasn't working and would be fixed the next day. Although the garden area was littered with remnants of other people's tea cups etc.

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JS-JN . 2018-08-31

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We took visitors from New Zealand here for a walk in the extensive grounds, followed by lunch at the cafe in the basement of the house.

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Chris H . 2018-08-26

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We have been visiting Kings Weston House for several years now and walking our dog around the beautiful grounds. We love the house and grounds and usually pop into the cafe for a coffee and cake. However, over the last few years the standard of service here has dramatically changed. I'm not sure if any employees in the cafe have received any training, specially in customer service. Having purchased a muffin with my coffee today, the muffin was literally thrown on the counter by the lad serving, and I had to ask for a plate and knife for it. I found his attitude rather rude and unhelpful. There was no clean cutlery available. I am usually provided with my coffee and cake without a tray, and when I request one, it's usually dirty. The general service is very slow. When requesting ice with a cold drink, I am told that the ice is only for iced coffee, even though I am still paying for a drink, albeit a cold one! There is never a clean table on the terrace, and staff are very slow at clearing these. Generally there is a very unclean feel to the cafe. The cakes which are sold are very 'hit and miss'. More often then not they taste a little bit beyond their sell by date! I would think twice about ordering any other food as the service seems so poor. Cheerful staff would be quite nice! It's such a shame, as this could be such an amazing cafe - it just seems so badly managed!

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N2827GOinfo . 2018-06-17

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We have stopped by here a few times for coffees but went into the bistro for lunch recently. Ordered sandwiches and chips, and it was really good! Very good value for money, the sandwiches were huge and we almost could have shared one between us! The bistro is nice, it is dark owing to the location within the building, but I can imagine it might be good as an evening venue if it is dark outside anyway, as there isn’t really any natural light coming in. The cafe area is brighter and they allow dogs in. Lots of seating outside for good weather.

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NRB_22 . 2018-06-07

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Kings Weston House is a great place at the end of a lovely walk to stop for a lovely leisurely bite to eat; great breakfast brunch!.....the

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tracybailey65 . 2018-05-21

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We have been coming to Kingsweston House for many years, we used to love our Sunday visits to the house & have always enjoyed perfect service and lovely food.

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637joshuah . 2018-05-11

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Held my mothers wake here. The food was fantastic catered for everybody needs and requirements. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere for the family after the funeral. The staff were very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for them, Naomi was great and very respectful.

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carolineoates . 2018-05-08

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So so happy with our Sunday roast in the Bistro. The staff were friendly and attentive, food came out quickly and was all very nice. The grounds and house are stunning and perfect for a walk. We'll definitely be back again!!

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Elizabeth M . 2018-04-08

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Falsely advertising And treated like we weren't welcome here!

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louise f . 2018-04-08

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How can Kings Weston house possibly have the nerve to falsely advertise an event on their own website and on social media that was clearly no longer taking place. We arrived for a family outing this morning, followed the signs to the house and entered to be told we could not look around. No notice on the door to say that we were not allowed in. Asked about the Easter Egg trail, was guided to the cafe. I showed them my mobile phone that showed that the Easter Egg trail was taking place. Was told we could do the trail but they had no maps and no eggs left. I asked if the children could have a cake or other chocolate afterwards and was told quite clearly no this could not happen. Kings Weston House could easily have printed off extra copies of the trail and knowing they were running out of eggs could have at least stocked up on some cream eggs to keep going for the advertised event. It was very disappointing for the children the youngest of whom was only 4 years old. Needless to say I have no intention of visiting this place again.

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babst1 . 2018-04-08

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Nine of us, family and friends, went to The Bistro at Kingsweston House yesterday, for brunch. The Bistro is situated in the basement of the house, in a large space, beautifully decorated and furnished, with a most impressive vaulted ceiling.

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Lynne W . 2018-03-26

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We spent the day at Bristol Hi Fi Show and had booked an evening meal at Kings Weston House a few days earlier. It was KWH’s very first Tapas Evening and a great experience - basically a pop-up restaurant. We arrived at the palatial building just before 7pm...good parking but lack of signage for anyone who didn’t know exactly where they were going. We eventually found the entrance to the Cafe and Bistro and wandered through, eventually finding the right room. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel ever so welcome. We opted for the non-alcoholic version of the meal but, over two and a half hours, watched (and heard) fellow diners work their way through five different Spanish wines and one liquer, plus a glass of Cava on arrival. We paid £26 pp; the alcoholic version cost considerably more. This gave us a six course tasting menu, a mixture of seafood, salad, vegetables, slow cooked meat and, finally, an almond tart with vanilla cream. Service was excellent but maybe this is explained by the two of us being the only people in the room (excl. staff) still able to string more than two words together an hour after sitting down! Fortunately, the atmosphere tickled us rather than annoyed us. We would gladly return for the next in this series of culinary evenings...apparently a Thai meal. I really think the only improvements would have been a) like the Spanish, please serve bread with every course and b) serving three prawns when there is quite clearly two people on the table would, for some couples, mean instant war....multiples of two, please!! c) Better signage for those who have never been to KWH before would be appreciated.

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Nicky S . 2018-02-24

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Went for a dog walk with a friend while visiting her in Bristol. Was amazed when she said we could get breakfast/lunch/cuppa/cake in the cafe here, where all dogs are welcomed. The food was delicious, the coffee good, and asking for a couple of spare sausages for the dogs, was met with "of course". What joy, to be able to eat in the company of our dogs, normally we have to find a dog friendly pub or have sandwiches in the car. Highly recommend.

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Sue T . 2018-01-28

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We had a joint family birthday party ( 3 significant birthdays) and had use of most of the reception rooms....

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w0nderdeb . 2018-01-16

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Came to see the provoked wife. Wonderful visit to this historic and quirky house. The bar was well stocked and...

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Marcel M . 2017-11-22

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Where to start. We had such a wonderful experience with our wedding, from beginning to end. The staff at Kings...

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wildti . 2017-11-21

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My husband and I came here for lunch which was basic but tasty and filling.. My husband had a pork...

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sandra n . 2017-11-18

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Attended Kings Western House for a wedding at the end of October. Lovely venue and well catered for the largely...

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KchanVN . 2017-11-04

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Although very basic inside, it feels more like a cellar, the coffee is great and whilst the menu is limited...

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Richard A . 2017-10-20

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To have a cafe on the Kingsweston estate is a real bonus from the days when there was nowhere to...

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cltc43 . 2017-10-06

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