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Nº 369 in 666 in Tameside

Nº 26 of 53 British in Tameside

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Having been a regular customer of the garden centre and tea rooms over a number of years I was shocked that you have significantly put your prices up since my last visit. Your previously homemade cakes are no more and today they were dry and unappealing. I will not be returning in the future.

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E287SXadaml . 2024-08-07

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Now ,that was terrible,that breakfast not only was expensive but it knocked us down for the weekend even the dogs throw up after we gave them the almost full uneaten breakfast .the whole thing was a Bain Marie remaining from earlier morning nothing freshly cooked from the soggy hash brown to the overcooked 2 hours prior bacon.And what a disappointment is the fact that nobody came to check on us or asked if everything was ok ,not a good service.its a shame cause the shop and the garden centre are really good and the sausage rolls are mint

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Andreahotbear . 2024-04-07

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Shop its brilliant garden centre lovely,restaurant it was such a disappointment we had both a traditional English breakfast for £14.45 excluded tea ,we had to give it to the dogs ,it was bad really bad ,toast where dry actually dry and other bits was most probably left it in the Bain Marie from the early morning .It would been nice if somebody asked if it was everything ok or checked on us

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Andreahotbear . 2024-04-06

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Went for a Brunch with another 18 members of Etherow Bowling Club. The quality and service were second to none and we all thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

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Neil . 2024-03-17

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This place has been recommended to me a dozen times by friends but frankly, my first visit left me disappointed and underwhelmed. I was expecting much more from my ham toastie with a trio of cheese. Thankfully, a side of salt & pepper wedges meant I wasn’t too disappointed however I wouldn’t be in a rush to return and next time would probably focus on a visit only for coffee and cakes.

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Natalie D . 2024-02-22

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We were greeted by a lovely lady called Becky, we were taken to our table, where we were given time to chose our drinks, we ordered and they were promptly bought to us, we ordered our food, (pork sunday dinner(adults) beef sunday dinner(childs) pastrami, monetary jack cheese and sauerkraut hot sandwich amd the cheese and onion pie, everything came out and it was piping hot, our server Becky was just lovely and polite, nothing was too much for her, the food was absolutely beautiful, fresh hot and homemade(which is a huge plus for us) we will definitely be back!!!! Its perfect, local and the prices are spot on!!!!

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Kimberley N . 2023-12-17

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They call it a tea room but it’s so much more. We were served by the delightful Rachael who took time to explain our choices even making suggestions for side dishes. Just returning from Baltimore USA I I opted for the Philly Cheesesteak Ciabatta so I could relive my holiday to the East coast of America. It was better than anything I ve had stateside . The real fir Christmas tree is fully dressed and a masterpiece Gemma who’s put a lot of love into it . It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to my restaurant of choice at Lymefield. Merry Christmas to you all and I look forward to a wonderful 2024 with many visits to my favourite eatery.

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walt2382016 . 2023-12-11

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Found this place by chance loved it food excellent staff brilliant, called into the food shop on leaving purchased fresh bread and pork pies also offered cheese to sample...fully recommend a visit..

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stoneyDerbyshire . 2023-08-18

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Arrived for the first sitting for breakfast on Father’s Day . The staff were all smiles at the door . Gemma pointed to Yvonne who was waiting to show us to our table. They make you feel like VIP’s here. The girls took our order then Rebecca was waiting on. She’s a new face to me but she’s learned from the best and everything was spot on especially the food. Truly there’s nothing not to like at Lyme field. When I booked I was told they would need the table back after 1.5hrs which didn’t seem like a problem but it’s such a relaxing place we didn’t want to go home . Nobody hassled us and eventually we said our goodbyes to the staff. It was my brothers first time and he loved it. After visiting the farm shop and garden centre we reluctantly went home. Lyme field are consistently good, and front of field in a crowded hospitality market. Best in the business . I take my hat off to them.

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walt2382016 . 2023-06-18

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1st time I visited this garden centre, a great stocked place to be! Couldn’t resist buy some steaks and sausages from the butchers, very good quality and certainly recommend! You won’t be disappointed!!

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Ray O . 2023-05-23

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well where to start, when breakfast arrived well what a let down. Bacon was dried out obviously been sitting for a while, edges of black pudding and hash browns dried and hard, tomato burnt round edges,mushroom not very nice, beans ok, sausage was probably best bit , egg ok. One slice toast cut into two, with only one small butter pat not enough for both slices, The cost of small breakfast was 9.45 yet if you paid 10.95 you could have doubled up . To be honest im glad i didnt, also they put toast on main plate too so it looks more on plate than actually is . I was with my hubby, daughter and 9 yr old grandson so i didnt complain just ate what i could. I think by amount left on plate they had an idea my hubby also left quite a lot. Shame i couldnt give a more positive review but i believe in honesty.

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TizzytomCat . 2023-03-15

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We called in at. Lymefield Garden Centre at Broadbottom. For a cake and drinks. We had to que to get a table for about 15 minutes, which was not a problem. The team was extremely busy. We had not been before, so I asked a member of the team if we ordered at the counter. She said it was table service. We ordered Drinks Scone jam and cream.two cakes for mlour daughter I ordered a soup and a turkey sandwich. I was asked if I would like whit or brown bread? I replied brown. The drinks came followed shortly after by the cakes. I was waiting so long for the soup and sandwich I asked.I was informed they had forgotten, and it would be with me shortly when it arrived. The brown bread was white, but the food was amazingly good. When I went to pay, I mentioned it, and I did not pay for the drinks. I felt the team was under so much pressure, and it was not good. Food excellent service was iffy, hence the 3 stars. Dickie 😀

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Rdelawn123 . 2023-02-19

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Really tasty fresh home cooked food with a great menu choice. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Good value

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Rob B . 2022-12-30

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We knew it would be busy at Lymefield garden centre as they were serving Christmas lunch. Two drop ins were just being turned away at the entrance with very long faces because they forgot to book. (Rookie mistake) our table was waiting for us and we were greeted by the smiling face of Gemma who served us. Now I believe good service is second only to the food in the enjoyment of a meal. Every detail was perfect and I know about these things. At times it seemed a long wait to place our order, ask for something or enquire about the menu but I only had to look up and she was there. It’s not like the staff were nt busy as there was a table of 23 they were looking after. Little touches like being asked what kind of glass we wanted with our drinks is something of a bygone age. You d have to dine at the Ritz to get better service. At one point she was busy with the long table and I thought uh! She’s took her eye off the ball but Yvonne her team mate turned up as if to read my mind with my bowl of steaming rice pudding with winter fruits. Perfect for the coldest day of the year so far. Team work makes the dream work at Lymefield. It was a dream there yesterday. It’s in the most glorious setting . Surrounded by frosted fields the view was like the Christmas cards I d written that morning. My final word must go to the shop. The produce is farm fresh and I am particularly satisfied with the local Alma Bridge honey I purchased . It’s the finest I ve tasted. The clientele are mostly of retirement age as you d expect in the middle of the working week. I don t consider myself old but I am old school and Lymefield is the perfect way to get the seasonal celebrations started.

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walt2382016 . 2022-12-09

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Used to really love this place but I was very disappointed the last time we went. My Caesar salad (£10.95) was some soggy old leaves soaked in dressing, quite a lot of bits of bacon and a small amount of dry, hard chicken which looked like it had been microwaved for too long. No croutons or Parmesan. Would get better quality from a supermarket! My aunt had her favourite fish plater which is half the size that it used to be. No where near the fab selection of cakes they used to have. Makes me sad as we used to love it. Won’t be rushing back ☹️

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claremcr . 2022-10-27

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Went to Lymefield Tea rooms with three friends today for afternoon tea. The food was lovely and could not be faulted. The staff were good too but I have never had an afternoon tea where you are only allowed one cup of tea and any more you have to pay for it. We paid an extra £6.50 for three more teas which actually doesn’t work out! We were very disappointed. I would have thought for £16.95 per head we could have had unlimited tea. We will not be going again. BEWARE only one cup of tea per person!! Not good value at all when you work it out AND we were not warned that it only included one cup of tea per person. We only found out when we came to pay the balance.

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Silgrim54 . 2022-10-21

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Just called to buy some food at the Deli section and met a friend in the Cafe...we ordered soup it was awful Vegetable with Macaroni we couldnt eat it ....it was the worst soup ever....the bread was stale.........when asked by the waitress was everythng ok we said no it was awful!!!!I we couldnt eat it...... dont know why she asked ""she didnt anything about it.......we are not serial complainers.......It was tomato soup with loads of pasta......not vegatable!!!!!dreadful!!!!!!

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barbaraEngland . 2022-10-06

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Visited with my mum, sister and mother-in-law. The food was well presented and really lovely. The farm shop was fantastic However, it was a hot day and the eating area was far too warm. The outside eating area was beautiful with lovely views but the...

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SBro95 . 2022-08-10

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Really lovely restaurant, we went for breakfast but we found out it finishes at 11.30, but we weren't bothered as the lunch options were very tasty! My daughter had "pie of the day" which was homemade meat and potato, very nice! And there's a "curry...

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helenj772 . 2022-08-05

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Very Impressed. I haven’t been here for years. The days when it used to be a very small cafe. Friendly staff. Great selection of choice on the menu. Warm and friendly atmosphere Recommend.

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LordAstley . 2022-04-01

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Attended here with my partner for a nice spot of lunch on a Friday afternoon while on A/L. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was delish. We are already planning on coming back soon. Thanks to all the staff who were lovely

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ConnorMoss97 . 2022-03-14

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Excellent as always staff, food all lovely. Views outstanding and produce in farm shop top notch. Our waiter Anke was great and even though she was understandably busy found time to teach me some Afrikaans . With food this good it’s no wonder the local...

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walt2382016 . 2022-03-10

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Excellent food and brilliant service. Couldn’t fault any of it. We really enjoyed our lunch and the choice of meals was really good

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neilrob1325 . 2022-01-26

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Great cafe, very welcoming staff and a great menu with fresh and well presented food. Lots of choice, with cakes and selection of mains. Fantastic garden centre and farm shop.

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NJB_Derbyshire . 2022-01-22

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Visited Limefield for breakfast on Remembrance Sunday , all four of us had the full English , to say we were disappointed is an understatement. Very poor quality Undercooked bacon and sausages , poor quality white bread and served on cold plates, gone downhill since...

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Quickfarm . 2021-11-14

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Called in for a lunch snack on a busy Sunday, but we were warmly welcomed and looked after throughout our stay. Soups were tasty and good portions. Took away carrot cakes and pork pies from the farm shop and really enjoyed them after the long...

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pnefanPreston . 2021-10-10

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Called in for breakfast with my son and husband without a booking. Met by an extremely uninterested and rude waiter. Very off with us whilst taking our order telling us rudely only one can speak at once when my husband and I were deciding what...

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Sharon S . 2021-09-27

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Rude and obnoxious staff. Staff are usually well-mannered until you ask for something they can't simply give you, then they start acting like they are better than you and talk to you like you are stupid. I've have had this happen countless times now. Will...

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swirlyalien . 2021-09-25

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Went with sister for brunch and as always we were welcomed with a smile and welcome. Food was hot, delicious and runny poached eggs, yummy! Staff friendly and tables still well spaced making you feel covid safe.

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rally5 . 2021-09-20

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Very good selection of meals on the menu. Good value for the portion sizes. Pleasant surroundings and tables socially distanced. Friendly helpful staff. Farm shop has a large range of products

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WhatNoBiscuits . 2021-08-05

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Took my mom here today. Only her second post covid outing. Everything was safe and the staff were so friendly we bought a beautiful 40L glazed pot ( frost proof) and geraniums. Great selection of plants at really decent prices. The tea room was light...

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D0ct3rwh0 . 2021-06-05

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The restaurant is back again! Not the full menus it used to be perhaps but still excellent food. Service is unhurried but the staff are friendly, although many have gone due to the lock down and new staff have been taken on. As ever the...

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E9575KCalans . 2021-05-31

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The website implies that there is a wide selection of food on offer but when we got there that wasn’t the case. All they had was a couple of sandwiches with fillings and one soup- nothing for children or those with sensory needs. No vegan and limited vegetarian options. They could serve something as simple as a jacket potato and it would be so much better.

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emmaeI479AL . 2021-04-16

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The only vegetarian option offered was a cheese salad. There was no vegan option and no gluten free bread or cakes. Surprised since the online takeaway menu implies there is more choice and that people with food allergies and intolerance are catered for. Very disappointing.

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Y4066VIsuew . 2021-03-21

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My wife and I visit on a fairly regular basis. The quality of the food is excellent and the service brilliant. The Covid precautions are very reassuring but not over bearing.

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neilrob1325 . 2020-10-24

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I've been here on many occasions but this was the second time since Covid. The first time was for coffee and cake which was as usual excellent. This time we went for lunch and although they were on the reduced menu it was as varied and delicious as ever. The organisation was second to none. Everything was clean and well organized the service very good and I felt very safe. The prawns were delicious

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N6479FOjuliec . 2020-10-16

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My Mum and I visit regularly for lunch. The food is delicious, as alway and staff are friendly.Since the tea room re-opened after the Covid 19 closure, they have all precautions in place to make you feel safe. Social distancing, one way system, staff with suitable PPE etc. Tables and chairs are cleaned as soon people leave.Worth a visit.Lymefield Platter is my favourite :)

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Kitty1030 . 2020-10-05

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Called on spec on last day of "Help Out" scheme not expecting to get a table but were seated outside which was perfect. Food was excellent as was the service and even without the government subsidy would be good value. Great lunch stop.

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R2514NDnickd . 2020-09-03

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Nipped here for the first time on Sunday. Farm Shop is well stocked with lovely veg. Stayed for brunch. Staff were friendly. Social distancing well in place. Nice morning out

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639helenl . 2020-08-17

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Had a tasty lunch today in the tearoom. Pre booked table for myself and a friend. Staff were friendly and professional, happy to discuss procedures. We didn't feel rushed at all. Arrived 12.30, still there at almost 3pm. Plenty of space between tables. Hand sanitizer on entry, one way systems in and out of cafe/garden centre.

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Vanetti . 2020-07-15

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Love this place,the products the food and the staff,including the delivery drivers who believe me have to get some big products into some small places. Patience and love go a long way people,let these people do their job.

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jojoj291 . 2020-07-10

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A neighbour had ordered some stuff, and the guy who delivered it decided to block the entire road, even though theye was ample alternative space, I politely asked twice could he please move as he is blocking the road, we have frozen shopping that needs to be refrigerated immediately and my wife also needs to home for appointments as she is a work from home key workers and vulnerable people are waiting for her call, the man who was very abrupt and appeared very angry flat refused even though more neighbours was getting frustrated with his rudeness and aggressive disregard for blocking the road.. if this is a reflection of how Lymefield Garden Centre conduct their business than I certainly won't ever shop there and strongly recommend that you invest in customer service training, what would've happened if a fire engine, ambulance tried to access the road...? I dread to think.

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Jon M . 2020-06-17

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This has a good location near a lovely arts and crafts shop, a materials mill and scenic spot for walks. It has a full range of typical lunch items. The staff are always smartly turned out and very willing to help. Good access for buggies etc.

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ax11111111 . 2020-03-05

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Nice place but very slow services if you just want drinks and cake Also still using unsweetened soya milk Which is not the traditional soya used in cafes The sweetened soya is the one commonly used

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nina w . 2020-01-08

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Family members treated us to a visit to Lymefield Garden Centre and we are very glad they did. We might not have known about it otherwise. A group of us (9 in all) collected there for brunch. The restaurant staff could not have been more helpful, trying to make sure that we could all sit together and making things comfortable for one wheelchair user and a child of 3 yrs. The Manager, Yvonne, and her staff served a superb and substantial breakfast, hot and fresh and at a very reasonable price given the quality. We then had an opportunity to explore the garden centre and shop. Both were interesting, well-displayed and well-managed. We came from Wicklow to visit family in Manchester. We'd definitely go the Centre again and would recommend it to others.

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Lozzatrip . 2019-11-30

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Enjoyed our visit Good choice of lunch and friendly staff Excellent Farm Shop with good local produce to buy and well stocked garden shop

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pandavee . 2019-10-06

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Is it harsh/unreasonable to score a place - which serves great food - ''Poor" because of the abyssmal state of the toilets? Yes (see below)OK; the food is very good. The staff are professional and helpful. On our visit with friends the range of menu and special dishes catered to all tastes - a Chicken Ballotine; Pork Goulash; Lymefield Platter and Soup (French Onion) and egg mayo sandwich.But the toilets are a disgrace - despite the evidence of investment in the restaurant and farm shop this year; nothing has been spent on the loos! There are two and both are gender neutral (male and female), accessible and host baby change. But, they were filthy, the flush in one of them didn't didn't work - and when this was pointed out to staff they didn't appear to care less.The issue here is extremely poor hygene/standards for anyone wishing to change nappies; a wheelchair user; or anyone with a bowel condition (IBS; UC; Cancer etc) So; despite the undisputed quality of the food - a low score. The owners at Lymefield need to get their act together - I have used toilets in many third world countries that were of a far better standard thatn these.

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Dorahugo . 2019-09-20

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Enjoyed an amazing Eggs Benedict with a lovely pot of tea. Staff fantastic - requested the hollandaise sauce separately which was no problem. Delicious!The full breakfast looked fabulous and was thoroughly enjoyed.Very busy as obviously popular (not surprising) probably best to book which we didn’t do but got there as it opened on a Sunday morning.

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bryonycoram . 2019-08-14

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Great service. Good varied menu. Quality outstanding. Amount, you get plenty to eat. All round good time.

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Paulsedman56 . 2019-08-07

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I visited with my sister in law for lunch. We should have booked as the cafe was heaving! However, we were put on a waiting list and ambled round the shop for 15 minutes... the wait was well worth it. We both had a lamb wrap with home made coleslaw and salad. SO tasty! The rhubarb crumble was superb, but unfortunately I didn’t order it!! A case of food envy from me! A quick trip to the farm shop meant I was able to bring a portion of cheese and onion pie and other various cheeses and cakes back home. Will definitely be back! But I’ll book next time.

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beccacello . 2019-08-06

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Prices pretty reasonable, service friendly though quite a wait between ordering and receiving our food; which on the whole was good, though I personally was slightly disappointed with the jacket potato. Not saying it was done in a microwave, but the texture made me think.

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Mmm_Spicy . 2019-07-31

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Hidden away, really great Breakfast/Lunch. English brrakfast a must and treat specials and so reasonable with added attraction of great Butchers

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Howard0505 . 2019-07-27

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Visit here regularly as do a lot of loyal customers. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff who always have time to explain anything a customer may ask. I know that the management do not reply to trip advisor comments, the last few reviews seem connected, as the negative comments do not reflect on what this business brings to the local community. Great food and produce served by knowledgeable helpful staff in wonderful surroundings.

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highpeakramblers . 2019-07-22

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I remember this place before it became too big. The staff were friendly nothing was too much trouble. Always wanted to please. Unfortunately if you do find something not to your liking they really don't care because they are always busy. Won't be returning

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123456789112 . 2019-07-21

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Unsmiling, disinterested staff. Dreadful service. Went a few years ago and thought we’d try it again, the cafe has been extended but the staff and the service were still dreadful. We had waited so long for our coffees that we just left.

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Anne M . 2019-07-19

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We had been intending to call into the Limefield but when we eventually did we were extremely disappointed. It was overpriced for what they had on offer and a lady was very pushy and expecting us to purchase afternoon tea which we did not want , In the end we purchased nothing and could not leave the premisses quick enough.

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Roger F . 2019-07-17

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Lovely atmosphere, good value food well prepared and presented served with a smile. Very good quality plants and a gift shop unusually not full of tat.

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774bernhardm . 2019-07-09

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We sat outside in the sunshine, what a beautiful location. Staff are friendly, polite and attentive. They couldn’t do enough for us. The food was beautiful and very fresh. The farm shop is well worth a visit too.

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ElizabethLauren . 2019-07-07

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Garden centre/Farm shop doing what they do best. Using great quality ingredients in a recently extended cafe. The full English breakfast is just the best, all locally sourced.

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Katie71165 . 2019-07-06

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A lovely garden centre with good farm shop and an excellent cafe. Food was fresh and tasty. A very extensive choice on the menu and specials boards. Milkshakes were yummy and my prawn sandwich was overloaded with prawns and came with a fresh, crisp salad. Lots of things to look at and an array of things to buy. Well worth a visit.

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ClanAnderson . 2019-06-30

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Visited this garden centre the other day every dish u can think off ,great selection of wines ,plants meats great views first class service ,club sandwich a must we shall return

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BillWint . 2019-06-23

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Family breakfast in this ever popular local space. I really enjoyed my vegan breakfast and the staff were friendly and efficient. This place grows and goes from strength to strength. A very hard working bunch.

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686job . 2019-06-19

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I remember visiting this garden centre some 20+ years ago when it was a small operation. Moved a little distance away and so revisited in last couple of weeks and what a transformation. Plants are healthy and good value and the cafe and produce on offer is first class. Gets very busy particularly the cafe but it is well worth the visit.

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CorneliusfudgeGM . 2019-06-18

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Today we had afternoon tea for 3 and also took our 2yr old granddaughter.

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MiniGirl64 . 2019-06-11

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This is a very attractive tea shop with a very extensive menu. We only tried the cakes, which were fabulous, but the rest of the menu looked great. The staff were really friendly and gave great customer service. My mum uses a wheelchair and we had no problems getting in. The only downside is limited parking and no disabled parking bays. We will try and aim to go there only when it is quieter to avoid problems with parking.

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Kate M . 2019-06-11

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Friendly and attentive staff. The food was lovely. Clearly a popular venue. Would definitely re-visit. Many thanks x

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KesTravelGirl . 2019-06-10

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Having been a loyal and happy customer for many years, today after giving them the benefit of doubt from previous bad experiences - decided to give them another try. It is with regret that I have to write this review to a friendly family business that having grown so big over the years seem to have lost sight of the one thing that has enabled them to be where they are - its customer. Previous experiences related to the butcher, not once but twice not having the telephone order placed days earlier and so when collecting, not being ready. Today, the tearoom. Having to wait 10 minutes is now common place and not an issue for us. However, once sat down and order placed it took another 10 minutes to be informed that not only my order that was shown on the specials board not available but my wife's order, a different special was also not available. What was once a great place to shop and eat, you coud argue a great half day out is now sadly losing its way. Finally, for fair balance, once the food arrived it was just OK.

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Stuart T . 2019-05-28

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Really good food with an excellent choice. The new extension has made all the difference. Staff are effective and very pleasant. Always enjoy our visits

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kmt3110 . 2019-05-26

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Called in today just for a look at the plants and a quick coffee. Service very good and surprisingly quite a few people in there considering the dreadful weather !! Service good and the coffee lively and hot. Haven’t been for a while so was pleasantly surprised to see the extension. Good selection of fresh meat and veggies for sale. I’m sure they do well.

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PaulJam6 . 2019-05-26

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We booked for lunch on a Saturday and did not have a long wait. The lamb wrap was delicious and the platter had a great range of items. The deserts were traditional and well presented including fly pie and cream scone.

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djne11026 . 2019-05-26

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Chose this as my birthday meal venue for myself and three friends. We find it difficult to synchronise diaries but this made the wait worthwhile. Lovely varied menu , as always, and very friendly helpful staff for whom nothing was too much trouble.

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kathymay2 . 2019-05-26

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What a great place. I was visiting family and my brother booked this place for a large family brunch. I didn’t even know it existed. It’s like a tardis. You enter through the garden centre, then the deli and then it opens up into a huge cafe.

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jettingjh . 2019-05-22

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We hired room space at the garden centre for a photography exhibition

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wendy t . 2019-05-03

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We have often met friends here for brunch and always had lovely food.For a change I organised a small party of around 10 people and provisionally booked this well in advance which seemed to cause a little confusion but this was dealt with.The afternoon tea was good but I felt could have been better presented and my main complaint was that additions to the sandwiches ie chutney etc would have been better served separately as it is not to everyone’s taste,service was not well organised.We had to wait for our table to be cleared,cleaned and reset.but in defence the restaurant was very busy.

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. 2019-04-07

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Excellent place to visit with friends. Good homemade food. Farm shop is excellent. They are now extending the tea room and the farm shop. Good quality Plants in the nursery section.

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. 2019-04-06

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Come on Lymefield - move with the times! Milk alternatives not available or 'can only be served on the side in a jug' depending on who you speak to. Baked beans on a jacket potato the only wholly plant-based item on the menu. No vegan cakes (they don't sell, apparently!). When any of this is mentioned to staff they are polite but have a 'that's just the way it is' attitude.

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. 2019-04-01

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We had lunch at Lymefield. We have visited a few times before and it has always been pleasant. As the restaurant was busy, we were told there was a 25-minute wait on the table, we were happy to wait and looked around the plants and gifts, we were called for our table a little earlier than expected. We promptly ordered food and drinks, and the drinks were bought to our table quickly. We waited quite a while for our food, but suspected this was because they were so busy, but my husband asked at the counter on the wait when groups that arrived after us had begun receiving food. The chap at the counter, who we assume was a manager or owner, was very apologetic about our wait and could've not handled it better, it seemed to be a small miscommunication between the order and the kitchen, which we were assured they would look in to. Once they were aware our food was bought to us within minutes. The food was delicious, I had the sausage and mash and my husband had the sausage cassoulet, both of which we highly recommend. We ordered pudding, waffles, and a hot chocolate which was bought to us very quickly.

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. 2019-03-24

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Although some things are fairly expensive the home baked goods and butchers just make you want to buy. We have however had some good deals on fruit and veg and the cheese and onion pie is a must try. Customer service also pleasant and helpful.

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. 2019-03-24

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Had breakfast here with my wife. We both had the full english. Everything cooked fresh and very tasty. The sausages were particularily meaty. Th waitress was very polite and friendly.

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. 2019-03-21

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I am so lucky to live a short distance from Lymefield Garden Centre. I am a regular visitor to the Farm Shop (the produce us excellent) and the Tea Rooms.

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. 2019-03-06

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Although there are huge alterations happening at the moment and being a very busy Sunday, we had a lovely relaxed lunch.We were told about 20 mins for a table but they would find us if any sooner, as good as their word we were shown to our table within 10 mins.Wonderfully quick and pleasant service and food was really lovely.We had toasties and separate wedges and a jacket with beans and lots of side extras on all.Hot chocolate with cream and marshmallow for 2 and a crisp white wine completed the meal.Definitely will return to try more reasonably priced food .

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. 2019-03-04

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We went for a meal here, myself , gran and little baby 1 and a half, we waited the 20 minutes and orders our food, it took half an hour to get a pot of tea for two brought to our table.

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. 2019-02-25

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February is too early for picking up items for the garden, but lunching is great. Plenty of choice from sandwiches to a ploughman’s, plus specials on the boards. Smaller choice of sweet or starter, but no complaints from us. The staff are great. Definately book a table, very popular.

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. 2019-02-07

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Came to just but bits for the garden and end up have drinks and cake. Services was great. Staff friendly and helpful.

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. 2019-01-23

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Thits is a lovely friendly garden centre cafe. it offers a very extensive menu. Including a variety of cakes, latte's including a Baileys latte, various coffee's. They do all day breakfasts up until 11.30am which looked good.

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. 2018-12-31

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Visited here several times now and have always received excellent food, dink’s & service.

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. 2018-12-17

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Visited Lymefield for a Christmas lunch,sadly the turkey dinner was tasteless,the pigs in a blanket looked a little under cooked, the smoked salmon starter was just ok, don't think I would of served it with sliced onions. I did not have the homemade Christmas pudding,which was an old family recipe,it did not resemble a Christmas pudding more like a pale Christmas cake which was lacking cherries and it was a bit rubbery. Probably because it was heated in the microwave. Then our friend wanted a Irish coffee,it was painful watching the waitress trying to make it,after the third attempt she brought it over but it was dreadful. We weren't charged for it. I won't be rushing back.

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. 2018-12-13

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Nothing beats Lymefield garden centre in the winter. It’s just the most cosy place ever. Great selection of cakes and food and we always find something delicious every time we go! ❤️

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. 2018-12-11

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Fancied a change from our regular usual weekend eatery in Glossop. We eat out at least three times most weeks. So drove to this cafe. Was shown where to sit, sat down and waited to be served.

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. 2018-12-06

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I live within walking distance and have been to Lymefield many times. We often take friends and family there; we have a couple of friends who insist on Sunday breakfast there every time they stay with us! The full English is really lovely. There is also a great selection of salads, jackets and cooked meals. The tearoom is in a lovely setting and is very popular so does get busy. I went with my Mom a couple of weeks ago on a Monday lunchtime and there was a 20 minute wait. There is a beautiful farm shop and garden centre to browse round while you're waiting though so it's not a huge problem. I love this place and I feel so lucky to have it right on my doorstep.

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Fran Z . 2018-11-06

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We had a lovely family time together. Good food and service.....but, although it was cool outside, the sun was shining through the large windows, blinding some of our guests and spoilt an otherwise perfect experience. Wiindow blinds are definitely needed, year-round.

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LouLou P . 2018-11-03

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We visited here recently to have a look round the Garden Centre and had a coffee sat outside the cafe which has spectacular views of the valley.

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Crawford21 . 2018-09-04

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This is delightful place very close to home, so easy to wander to with the folks. It was a beautiful morning, which enabled us to sit outside and enjoy our breakfast. Great, friendly service and scrumptious breakfast.

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686job . 2018-09-01

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Very popular on a Sunday.....slight wait for a table , but gave us chance to wander around the foods in the shop.

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cwistaston . 2018-08-11

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Visited the garden centre then had tea and cake in the lovely tearoom. Staff friendly and helpful and the choice and quality excellant. Very well stocked farm shop, great ideas for gifts.

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tinajrobertson . 2018-08-07

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Great little place to stop for afternoon tea. Fantastic selection of cake as well as home cooked hot food. Lovely little garden centre to walk around and a hidden gem of a deli with a fab cheese selection & a locally sourced fresh meats counter. Worth a trip if passing through the area.

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Tracey R . 2018-08-01

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Went for a walk round garden centre returned the following day for a fun day had loverly time live band stalls and bbq really enjoyed and will be going again

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DorrisTights . 2018-08-01

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We booked our friends baby shower here on 28th July, we had the afternoon tea which was gorgeous and very well priced. The staff were brilliant. Very attentive and honestly went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and more. Thank you to everyone that made my friends day extra special. I would definitely recommend. Thank you x

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LeanneH44 . 2018-07-30

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Ate here twice on a short break. Solid food choices and amazing cakes. Lpvely setting in Lymefield Farm with rolling fields and the Peaks as a backdrop.

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Matthew D . 2018-07-14

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A pleasant and airy tea room attached to Lymefield Garden Centre in Broadbottom. Great place to enjoy morning coffee and afternoon tea, or a more substantial breakfast or lunch. Friendly efficient staff, freshly, well prepared and presented food which is largely all from locally produced produce. When the weather is good enough, take your refreshment on the sun trap of a terrace. Fabulous - just relax and enjoy . . . then on your way out browse and purchase some of that excellent local produce in the farm shop.

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PaulM1205 . 2018-06-20

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