MacPennys Nursery Tearoom in New Forest

While visiting the best nursery in the area, who really know their plants and give excellent advice, the cherry on the cake is to call into the cafe there. In the past I have had delicious bacon sandwiches but it is the lovely selection of cakes that I really go for. Many of these are gluten free. The staff are excellent, friendly and efficient. An added bonus is that dogs are allowed in.

Called in to MacPennys Garden centre and found that Robins Nest was open again. With the corvid restrictions in operation we had to wait (not for long) to be seated and the tables were spread out to social distance regulations.This is our first time since February and it was a pleasure being back again at Robins Nest.Ordered our food and drinks served by friendly staff and delivered excellently. The cakes are always delicious so ordered a couple of slices to take away.So glad they are doing business again, although when we were there a couple of other people were having coffees/lunch. Wish them luck.

We were on a bit of a mission to buy plants at MacPennys - always a joy - so naturally we paused at their Robin's Nest café. Delicious piping hot coffees + tea cakes, toasted to perfection. Fab. Good value too, and such friendly service.So good to be able to visit this lively little café again!

A garden centre cafe which is really excellent. The food is wonderful, bacon, eggs on toast, and the staff are lovely. The garden centre staff are probably the best I have ever met, helpful, friendly, efficient. As for Coronavirus, they have everything in place and done correctly. I will definitely return when I visit my daughter in Bransgore again

Idyllic setting and wonderful atmosphere. Have been here many times for food and drinks (and obligatory cake that we take home because we just can’t decide which one to have!)Menu is varied and delicious, I’m working my way through it! Staff are friendly and attentive, it kind of feels like a home from home. Definitely recommend!

Occasionally you find comfy little havens that offer friendly service inconjunction with home cooked meals and cakes. This is one of those and it is indeed a hidden gem, maybe not after this!!

Friday visit to get out of house on a cold day. Visited MacPennys and Robins Nest. As always ordered a Brown bread Bacon and Egg sandwich which is always delicious. One of the cakes on display was a Bakewell tart which was excellent. So good we ordered 2 more slices to take home.

How did I not know about this amazing place????... I only live about 5 miles away... Found it purely by accident.... and what an amazing find!! Such a lovely quaint tea shop...And the food is fabulous... going for breakfast tomorrow. The staff are genuinely lovely... extremely friendly and welcoming. There’s nothing not to love xxx

Visited MacPenny's garden centre again for some plants and as always visited Robin's nest whilst there. Ordered Cappuccino coffees and bacon & egg sandwiches + chocolate cake for my partner.The coffee's were large and amazing with strong coffee taste. The bacon & egg sandwiches were excellent and very yummy with plenty of bacon in them. My partner could not eat all of the chocolate cake so doggy bagged and brought home. Just a small point but very much appreciated - The serviettes are large "Man " sized and ideal for a man like me who has to protect his front whilst eating. Much appreciated.

Albeit quite small , almost hidden within the superb nursery , it realy is the jewel in the crown .We were intending just a quick coffee stop during our search for plants but on arrival , we were welcomed by a lovely friendly lady & her assistant . Food of all types smelt great so we decided to eat as well . All food is freshly prepared & it made me want to sample the lot ! We were not disapointed , with service , quality , price & settings .We will be returning again soon ,both for the food & the plants .Thank you girls , you were outstanding !See you all soon !

Called into MacPennies for our hanging baskets and visited Robin's Nest for coffee and food. Ordered bacon and egg sandwich on brown bread along with Latte coffee. All cam in a reasonable time and was delicious. Friendly staff and owner. Recommended.

Visited today for lunch. The staff are lovely and the food is excellent. Well worth a visit to enjoy their variety of food, cakes and coffee.

The Robins Nest vintage tea rooms is an amazing place run by Jondelle & her lovely ladies, beautiful cakes , tea served in a China teapot & China cups , delicious breakfasts , light snacks & lunches . Always welcoming & dog friendly!. Popped in with my friend & her dog Lola on Wednesday to find a group of ladies and 22 children there!, the service was fantastic, orders taken and delivered to the tables quickly and efficiently , lovely atmosphere & great to see all the children enjoying ice cream & cake! . I just want to say thank you to Jondelle & all the ladies who make visiting such a pleasure. Nothing is ever to much trouble!. I only wish I lived nearer so I could visit more often!. Well worth a visit.

On a 3 mile walk we came across this lovely little coffee shop. Very welcoming friendly staff, dogs welcome. Little outside seating area. Great for a coffee ☕️ & slice of cake 🍰 😋

This place may be tiny, but it's heart is big! Wow - wonderful cakes, great coffee, and lovely staff!

Lovely, friendly little place with vintage crockery and shabby chic decor, nestled in the best garden nursery for miles. Log burner in the winter, outside space in the summer, its my first choice in the area for fab cakes and yummy breakfasts. Lunch looks as good but I havent had time to try it yet.

This is a small tea room in a nursery. We had excellent omelets as a light lunch. Very friendly. Recommended

Yummy homemade lime and coconut cake! Our girls adored the milkshakes and brownie. Shall definitely return for an afternoon tea in the Summer! Thank you!

Visited McPenny's garden centre with our empty baskets and called into The Robins Nest café for lunch. We had coffee's and egg & bacon sandwiches which were delicious. Menu very reasonable so if in Bransgore well worth a visit.

Popped up to the local nursery to meet up with friends for tea at Robins Nest Tea rooms. Run by a group of local ladies, serving home baked cakes,cookies and scones. All very nice. High tea provided if booked in advance.

Found this cute little place using trip adviser and we’re glad we did. Had everything we needed.

Visited here during a holiday to the New Forest. Warm friendly staff, games to keep children entertained and a fantastic selection of cakes. We had 3 between us and all were delicious and generous slices. The Rich chocolate cake (can’t remember the name) was especially good!

If they offer to warm up your slice of Dorset Apple cake, say "yes please"!

Stopped off for a coffee whilst looking around MacPennys garden centre. For a Tuesday , I was very pleasantly surprised by the range of cakes on display as the café is small. My slice of Lime & Coconut cake was delicious and I look forward to returning soon to try the Carrot cake. Lovely atmosphere with attentive staff.

We stopped in for lunch and ordered their breakfast, which is served all day. It was delicious with good quality, local produce, and served with a lovely large Mug of coffee. Service was warm and friendly and we will return.

Much more friendly and personal than your average Garden Centre (don't call MacPenny's a Garden Centre, it's a nursery!). Cooked Breakfast until 2 p.m., coffee and cake all day. The most amazing array of gorgeous cakes, all cooked in the village. A very reasonably priced, and the coffee cups are Huge! (Excellent Italian coffee it is too.)

Amazing little coffee house and restaurant went to buy plants ended up having a wonderful cream and coffee all homemade cakes and scones made my week to find a little treasure like this on my doorstep. Prices were very reasonable and the staff obviously care about what they do. Twee little building mostly repurposed which i liked because i believe in recycling this proves it can be done if you try .

We came for a wander in the gardens which are romantically wild, and stayed for tea. The tea rooms are very rustic but the quality of the cakes was very professional. We had a large slice of coffee and walnut and a slice of orange and proseco, with a generous helping of clotted cream. Both cakes were fresh and full of flavour. To drink we had an apple juice and a cappuccino. There were ample amounts of both. Generally , my husband is very critical of the coffee soI was surprised to hear that it was very good. Praise indeed.

We decided to try somewhere different yesterday so came here. It is very small but does a lovely large coffee, which was full of flavour so we had 2 and I didn't get a stinking headache afterwards. our son had a kids breakfast and really enjoyed it and it came with a large glass of orange juice. We picked up a loyalty card and will definitely be back.

We visited this little unassuming nursery for tea and cakes having cycled along the beautiful beaches in the morning. The place was recommended by my sister and brother in law and to be honest, I was initially disappointed upon arrival being so used to the more commercialised garden centres now prevalent in every town.

We got a very lovely gift of a cream tea from a friend, for Christmas. My husband and I left it for a while as we are not normally into a cream teas! The girls in the tea room were very friendly and we loved the variety of China tea cups and plates. First we were served with deliciously delightful sandwiches, light and full of flavour, followed by scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream and the amazing tasteful array of cakes. Yum! Being unable to finish all the lovely cakes, we took them home to enjoy later. If you love going to places to enjoy cream teas then please give this one a try.

We treated ourselves to an afternoon tea using groupon and, although the cafe interior is not that inviting this was the best afternoon tea we have had anywhere.

Three of us stopped here for a bite to eat during Easter Week. The cafe was nearly empty and our order was taken promptly; but it took nearly half an hour for the soup (very tasty) to arrive, with no explanation given for the delay. (We suspect that the kitchen staff had to bring in some rolls from a larder, or elsewhere.)

The cakes here are absolutely amazing!! I took my granddaughter here and we really enjoyed it. The grounds at macpennys are great to look round too.

Enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat then a cup of coffee and a chat on a quiet weekday morning. Very friendly atmosphere and pretty china, thank you

I believe this is now called " The Robins Nest" instead of Nursery Tearoom because of the large outside sign and loads of robins on the menu board inside.

We went there as a present.Very small, only about 8 tables, 3 small tables, the others larger and one settee. As it was a cold day the fire was roaring. Each table had a bottle of water and a bottle of delicious lemonade.We sat down to a cream tea. First we had a two rounds of sandwiches. A pot of coffee & a pot of tea. As we are vegetarian the sandwich fillers were very inventive. Then came the beatiful scones, strawberry jam and a large pot of clotted cream, accompanied by a lovely selection of cakes.

Just returned from afternoon tea as a treat for my elderly parents birthday. We did the groupon deal for 4 people. To be honest there was enough food for 6 or 7! Everything tasted freshly prepared. We brought cakes and sandwiches home with us. The service was excellent. It is a quaint little place with a lovely warm log burner which was perfect on this freezing snowy day. On that note, only use the loo if you’re desperate as they are not so warm! Highly recommended, we will be back in the spring.

afternoon tea for 3 was really nice. sandwiches, cakes and scones brought out separately rather than all together on a...

A friend treated me to this from a Groupon deal. Neither of us had been before & it didn’t disappoint....

We came here '[first time] on a gifted Groupon offer for afternoon tea for two. Had to book our slot,...

Had a lovely afternoon tea today, the food was gorgeous and the staff really friendly. Would totally recommend

great surroundings, made welcome had cake and coffee all home made really fresh and just looked stunning , nice and...

Such a quaint sweet place to have afternoon tea locally in my village. I was pleasantly surprised that is was...

A friend and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at the vintage Robins Nest tearoom at MacPennys Nursery this afternoon....

Popped in with a friend for a quick bite (lunchtime) and what a great place this is, friendly attentive service, very good food, we had panini's, delicious and well made.

Was out buying a car! And needed a coffee and lunch and passed by the lovely MacPenny’s and said of great why don’t we go to their great tea room which we did and had a really great panini and coffee with very helpful staff. Thank you will be back soon

We had a pit stop in The Robin's Nest Cafe, while we were shopping for plants for our garden. The Robin's Nest Cafe is within the very wonderful MacPenny's Nursery with its amazing collection of plants of all kinds. The Robin's Nest is a charming old-fashioned cafe with knowledgeable staff and with the added bonus of an excellent selection of cakes and it is all well worth a visit. There is outside seating and parking and there is a interesting walk through the grounds to be had.

We visited this tea room for afternoon tea.

One of best afternoon tea ever. Home like surroundings, best customer service and freshly made sandwiches. Would definitely recommend everyone to give it a try.

Popped in here for coffee, tea, and sandwiches.

Friendly happy staff. Super breakfast with a great latte. Apparently there have been some issues about the toilets.... personally I prefer to eat my breakfast on a plate in the cafe. Each to their own.

Had a really delicious afternoon tea and so enjoyed our visit to this very special Tea Room. Wonderfully friendly staff with gluten free catered for and good selection of teas.

Lots and lots of plants to browse and an absolute MUST to visit this lovely little tea room. At first we thought it was shut early as the weather was dire and we couldn't see anyone inside , turns out they were about to close early but still welcomed us and were warm and welcome. Lovely selection of cakes, they had run out of fruit scones for a cream tea but offered me to have their Dorset apple cake warm with clotted cream and what a good recommendation that was! Absolutely delicious...highly recommend!

We popped in here while passing by, and what a great little find.As others have commented the staff were really friendly and welcoming. Sadly we missed lunch as arrived after 2pm but the coffee and homemade cakes were excellent.Also very dog friendly, would certainly stop by again if passing, as it's slightly out of the new forest boundary it's a bit quieter than some of the main tourist spots which suited us perfectly.

British tearooms at their best.Great selection of cakes and drinks. Nursery full of unusual plants at good prices.Beautiful NGS garden in old gravel pit with amazing trees and shrubs in such a confined space.Toilets rather tired . Camping at Holmsley and good to go for tea and cake and use WiFi.

Nice little cafe in the grounds of McPenny's Nurseries. What makes the place so good is the staff. No matter who is on duty, or what time you go, they are always helpful, and pleasant. Hot meals are served until 2 o'clock, but cakes and tea or coffee along with other drinks are served until closing time. The cakes are freshley made locally, meals are prepared when ordered also using local produce.I'm with Bernard R on this one agreeing with all he says about this lovely little place.we have been coming here frequently for a long time, and never is the service or food less than excellent. In response to Carol Nash,s observation about the toilets, These are the responsibility of the nursery, not the tea rooms....They do seem better cared for these days.

Lovely cup of tea and cake but a visit to the toilets was something else.Outside toilets(no problem with that), but rubbish everywhere on the walk from the garden to the toilets. dirty toilets and very unloved.Was surprised to see the other reviews, maybe they didn't use the toilets.

Have passed MacPennys on a few occasions but decided to visit this nursery and we needed refreshments. After wondering around the nursery we headed to the Vintage Tea Room. It is very quaint, with both outside and inside tables. We chose tea for two and cake for one as my wife is diabetic, although she did try a very little piece of the apple cake withouth cream! Vintage crockery very pretty. There was plenty of tea but the cake portion was small. Having made these comments we did enjoy our visit to this "Little gem" .

I took my 94 year old dad out for a slice of cake and a cup of tea and came across this little oasis inside a fantastic garden centre. Well behaved dogs allowed in if they're in a lead which is great news for my Collie cross!! In doors and out doors seating areas ( both dog friendly). A great array of homemade cakes, breakfasts, panini's etc. A good pot of tea and a piece of warm Apple cake with clotted cream set me up for the rest of the day. The staff were very friendly and polite and the service could not be faulted. I only wish I had time to look around the extensive garden centre around the tea rooms. Now saved as a favourite on my iPhone sat nav. I will be back!!!

Friendly little place which complements this wonderful traditional nursery really well. Large hot coffees and a superb selection of home made cakes in a comfortable homely setting. It was unfortunate we chose to go when the floor was occupied by what might have been mistaken for a pre school nursery!

Great breakfast, friendly staff and service. All in all a peaceful pleasant way to eat and while away an hour.

We have just been spoilt by the most delicious afternoon tea at Robin's Nest.Ellen looked after us very well with plentiful and yummy homemade sandwiches, cakes & strawberries. We had a pot of tea, a pot of coffee AND fresh lemonade !!We just couldn't manage the scones/cream and jam so took them home with us.Thoroughly recommend this lovely afternoon tea in the quaint, dog friendly tearoom.

I went for coffee and cake with my daughter, who lives nearby, when I was staying with her and the family. The choice of cakes was very good, and it was hard to decide what to have! my cake was very good - lemon drizzle, and everyone else enjoyed theirs very much - at least, they ate every crumb! the coffee was good, and it was a pleasant surprise to find this little tea room in the nursery.

Lovely olde worlde tearoom with homemade cake and chintzy tea sets! Lovely homely relaxed atmosphere. The nursery has some beautiful gardens attached to them which you wouldn't know were there so after a stroll around those, the tearoom is a welcome end to your trip. The nursery provides excellent old fashioned service too.

We discovered this tea room when we visited the nursery to buy pea sticks and were delighted with our find. It is charming, friendly and totally unlike the high street giants. Wonderful homemade cakes, coffee made just as I like it, not how I am supposed to have it and welcoming staff. Perfect

Super place set in a real nursery - not a garden centre ! We go there all the way from Romsey quite often, and a feature is being able to get breakfast items all day. Very happy people in charge, pleasure to be there. Cakes excellent too !

We love to visit this delightful tearoom at our favourite nursery. The food is always good and the staff always cheerful and friendly. This is a special place for a relaxing coffee, breakfast or lunch.

Great place for coffee and fabalious cakes best around all homemade good for breakfast too and lunch it's a little cold although there is a wood burner going it doesn't seem to let the heat out

Tucked away in this wonderful nursery is the quaintest tea room i have ever visited.....and revisited. Totally unpretentious with very friendly service and proper home cooked fare. Worth a visit even if not looking for quality plants and trees at realistic prices. Great food served with a smile - what more can you ask for?

We fancied a walk so took our friends here and had breakfast. The girls serving us were full of smiles - super greeting on a cold day.Breakfast was hearty and hot and the vintage crockery and surroundings do give this little place an atmosphere (amply helped by the log burner!) The interior belies the rather bland exterior.

Robin's Nest serves breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. Everything is home-made and served with a smile.A scrumptious afternoon tea is available by pre-booking.

enjoy yourself looking at the plants, going for a walk around the gardens. Then having a nice cup of tea.

Popped in for a cup of tea to meet family. Great tea rooms hidden in the nursery. Sat outside and had a pleasant relaxing tea with some amazing cakes all home made. A jewel in Bransgore. Keep it a secret.

Was surpised to find this charming tearoom tucked away in the grounds of the Nursery. With the log fire burning, friendly personal service, games and colouring available for kids, this place immediately draws you in and makes you want to get cosy at one of their little tables!There are lots of yummy things to choose from on the menu, plus daily specials....and then there are the many delicious looking homemade cakes, tempting you from beneath their glass domes!! Having sampled a couple of these I can confirm they taste just as good as they look!Everything is made freshly and in the meantime the games are a great way to spend time with the kids, or a walk around the grounds (a "Reindeer Hunt") was running during the Christmas period when I visited and there was also the option for children to decorate a biscuit for just £1.A really unique place where you immediately feel at home and can enjoy some time out and something yummy!

Really lovely, cosy and warm tea room. Fantastic cakes! Friendly staff and very welcoming to people and dogs alike! Includes a small outside seating area. Location, MacPennys Nursery and garden, also fabulous and the recent addition of this tea room is the jewel in the crown!

My wife & I make regular visits to the local village Winkton. We found this little gem of a place just by accident 3 months ago. It is not a modern garden centre it is a specialist Plant nursery. It also has this wonderful little tea room. It has become a regular place for us to call in (before our return trip home) for a light lunch and enjoy a lovely Coffee & freshly prepared Chicken & Bacon Panini best we have ever tasted. They have a wonderful selection of Home made cakes, soup and I see a yummy all day breakfast. All prepared to order The staff are very friendly nothing is to much trouble. Spoil yourself Highly recommended

I live very close to MacPennys and love the plants etc, so to have such a gorgeous place to have coffee, cake, lunch or an all day breakfast is just great! I'm in there a heck of a lot as its great for kids - there is a play area to keep them occupied which is so helpful and the new winter menu is fantastic! A unique and delicious place to visit.

Excellent food prepared while you wait. Friendly helpful service. Good menu with breakfast items available all day. Wonderful home made cakes!!!!Very peaceful surroundings.I visit on my own or with friends as often as possible.Opens at 10amExcellent plants in the Nursery.

Called in for a cup of tea and was tempted by the delicious cakes on offer. I had the best coffee and walnut cake for a long time and the tea wasn't bad either!They sell all day breakfasts, proper home-cooked soups, sandwiches and lots of other treats you would expect to find in a tea-room. The new lady owner is friendly and welcoming and seems to have lots of ideas to make this already very warm and welcoming place even better over the coming. Thoroughly recommend giving the Robin's Nest a try - you will not be disapponted.

Lovely little place for a cuppa, cake scones etc after perusing the huge range of plants and flowers in the nursery

It's well worth a trip to this hidden gem! On a soggy wet morning after buying some plants and loading the car, we were made very welcome and enjoyed a delicious lunch. It may not be very big but the staff are very friendly and the food excellent at very reasonable prices. I can definitely recommend the Bakewell Slice and wished afterwards we'd bought some more to take home! We'll certainly visit again next time we're in Dorset

I love this tea rooms it's one of my favourites in the whole of Dorset! And I love a cream tea. The manager Hannah and her team are so welcoming and helpful. The menu has a great variety with bagels, toasted sandwiches, quiche and soup. I took my mum for her birthday and we were all so well looked after, we had a comfy chair sat next to the fireplace as requested. The variety of homemade cakes and scones is great. It's a definite regular for us!

Lots of lovely cakes and tea served in China cups. A good stop off whilst choosing plants in the nursery. I wish them luck in their venture.

If you like plants and homemade cakes, you need to visit this lovely nursery. The garden walk is well worth doing as there is a really creative stroll through some meandering paths, where all the plants, bushes and shrubs have their price tags and descriptive tags left on so you can see what it is (for those of us who aren't experts!) The plants are all superb quality and when you have done browsing and shopping, do not leave without visiting the Robins Nest tearoom, a small courtyard area and the best home made cakes I have eaten. Wonderful friendly service. The other food is lovely too, so don't rush off

We stopped here and walked the woods and explored the plants. Super knowledgeable people who were wonderful to talk to na then the best tea ever!!!! yummy fresh homemade cakes and the best tea ever!!! super cosy and delicious!

Have never been disappointed with all the plants and soil I have bought from. Always very helpful and definitely worth a visit to find the more unusual plants

Having been up at the crack of dawn running around doing tasks in the area we thought we would treat ourselves for a quick stop and take on some calories.We were first to arrive on Saturday ( opening time 10am ) but were cheerfully welcomed and sat down to have two large and tasty cappuccinos delivered. This was followed by a plate full of freshly cooked English breakfast which tasted like it used real quality ingredients.With the coffees included in the breakfast this is incredible value for the quality too :-)Two very happy (and heavier) local customers.

Was surprised at the size of the nursery spent ages looking at the plants an had a lovely walk around the garden all the foxgloves were out which looked amazing, didn't have time to visit the tea room.

The Nursery is THE place to get good quality pants and there is a wonderful woodland to walk around too. The Tea Room is friendly, clean and good value with food that's been served with love and pride. Home cooking at it's best with enough choice for vegetarians too. Thank you x

MacPenny's is one of those increasingly rare gems - a magnificent nursery that grows rare plants for sale. They are incredibly knowledgeable and have one of the finest shrub collections anywhere. They also have a magnificent forest-style garden, several acres of tall trees underplanted with shrubs and smaller plants - at the time we visited some spectacular hostas, lily of the valley, syringa and viburnums. This is manna for experienced gardeners. Attached is a tiny tea room, nicely done in shabby chic, and very welcome on an unbelieveably cold June day, although children of course were tucking into some giant locally made strawberry icecreams. We had tea coffee and the lemon sponge cake. Hurrah! A real cake made with real lemon - and yes you can taste it. Utterly perfect. Tea and coffee were also excellent. Definite gem.

My family had a delicious brunch here. They accommodate both young and old on the menu and happy to even suit my son's needs! All the mums (4 of us) were happy and although a cold day it was lovely and snug! Great food and good service.

We went for my sisters birthday nothing was to much trouble lovely ladies serving us . The most delicious cakes ! I love the hot chocolate !

From the outside it looks no more than a cute shack with a smoking chimney poking out the top. Step inside, and you are whisked away to a bygone world of fairytale cakes, food to die for, and china you want to steal, clearly lovingly sourced and collected. The staff and chef are friendly, and the menu is adaptable to anyone as everything is cooked fresh from scratch. Great little sun trap patio if you fancy it, and a crafts table of pretty things the staff have made. The nursery are lucky to have you!

Nice little Cafe food was good and staff friendly, would not go again though as the un-pleasant waft of Cigarette smoke from the neighbouring table blowing into mine and more importantly my children's faces is an experience i DO NOT wish to repeat!

Apart from being an excellent nursery, MacPenny's has an unpretentious tearoom with small but tasty breakfast, lunch and tea menus. This is not a nursery which is flashy and which feels more like a gigantic gift shop, but a very good down-to-earth nursery with an excellent selection of plants and the small tearoom fits in perfectly.

went for the plants and really wished that we had not had lunch as the food in the tea room looked wonderful. Great friendly people in the tea room and the garden centre. I was asking for some gardening advice which was given happily. If you are looking for a plant check here first, cheaper than a garden centre with some lovely specimens.

My dad has been talking about this garden and plant centre for a while. So glad we went yesterday. The tearoom and toilets are pretty basic - but pasties were home made and very tasty. The garden however make the experience magical. Wooded area full of wonderful and interesting trees and plants. My 9 year old had a brilliant time exploring, whilst me and grandparents enjoyed finding new and unusual horticultural delights. Warning- once you have looked around the garden you can find these delights in the plant centre. I had to stop at 2 shrubs and 6 plants! (No more space in car or garden! Or I would have kept going very easily.) It feels like I've been let into a secret.

We have been to the nursery and tea rooms before and decided to have a run out for tea and cake. We gather the tea shop has been taken over by a very friendly owner who gave us an extremely warm welcome. It was a cold day but the warmth inside was lovely.The teashop is to say the least quaint with an abundance of different gifts to purchase. Most of which are unusual. We asked for coffee and two types of cake, one of which the owner had made himself. For the size of the tea shop it offers a good range of food and nothing seems too much trouble for the owner. Would recommend people to visit and to enjoy something other than pubs and high street coffee shops that cater for the masses. Can't wait to return and enjoy the friendliness and delicious yummies.

Arrived on a cold day. Funny place in part of a series of what can only be described as sheds. Very friendly staff, great cake and coffee - but the environs leave a lot to be desired. Ideal if you want a warm drink whilst picking up a Christmas tree, but I would not go there specifically for refreshments (and prices are similar to those in much better establishments)