Manor Farm Tea Shoppe in Newark and Sherwood

Have visited in the past and been impressed but not this time. Two pleasant young men behind the counter but poor selection of cakes and no scones available. The cakes were mediocre, rather dry and one could not even be called cake, it was sticky and sickly. On the plus side, it is pleasant sitting in the garden.

Called in on our way to Southwell, and what a lovely find ! Easy to park . Welcoming staff, spotlessly clean and dog friendly. Reasonable prices too . Will be back

The food was deliciously yummy, excellent and quick service, all the staff were friendly and it’s a lovely setting! Had a lovely afternoon!

Simply the best hot pork cobs! Stuffing, gravy, chips - delicious 😋. Service was perfect and the cafe was decorated in lovely Easter decor.

My friends come here fairly regularly for coffee and cake, sometimes lunch. It is in a lovely village and set in pretty gardens, ideal to sit out in decent weather. The main draw for most customers is the open fire, but sadly this has either not been lit, or has been allowed to die down on our past few visits, and it has been bitterly cold. At this time of year, it is so important to find a warm cosy place and this was, but not lately. Also the outside entrance is starting to look tatty, with debris , weeds and dead plants gathering outside the function room.

This is my favourite cafe in all of Notts. Great staff, great coffee and all best ingredients used.

Went on Saturday afternoon. Shown to table. Completed track and trace form. Then they forgot about us. Others came in after us and placed their orders. Could understand if they were busy but not the case. We thanked them on the way out and were thanked ourselves ????

We were camping locally and wanted to eat out with our friends and family within walking distance.We visited yesterday as a booked party of 18 people.Caroline the owner was extremely helpful when we were booking and as we were a large party we Pre booked our orders.We we’re all sat together in the side room.All the staff were extremely welcoming and the service was very prompt.The food all came out at the same time and we didn’t have any complaints at all.I had the beef cob and it was beautiful, followed by scone and jam We visited the next day for bacon batches and we received a lovely welcome again and delicious food.Andrew the owner also recommended a local campsite for our next holiday as unfortunately the one we were staying at wasn’t very good.We will definitely return again.

Went there on the back of not getting a place at Reg Taylors in Southwell.(Which is excellent). Thought it's Wednesday so should be 1/2 price during August. (First mistake it wasn't).Ordered a couple of cappuccino coffees (Only available in cardboard cups) and the quiche. It came with a bowl of new potatoes and some salad. Me and my wife looked at the soggy pastry and had a bite, it was shall I say the worst quiche we have ever had, and the salad was gritty. It was so bad! It was the one of the hot days in August and we didn't have the energy to complain so we just left. I know I will get a response saying why didn't I complain. But should you have to on such basics? On a positive the staff were very friendly and can't fault them.

Visited today for Sunday Lunch today about 2.15 pm and found it was not very busy. Ordered Sunday lunch with coffee and thought it was a little bit expensive. Service was quite prompt and the beef was the best I’ve tasted, and I mean ever. Simply beautiful so it was worth it. If I have one criticism it would be the food was not hot enough, merely warm so I’ve marked the food down a little but it was delicious.

Takeaway Fish n chips. F.. F..Flippin gorgeous! Y n M. Lovely to see you and Andy. Room looks very warm and welcoming.Good quality fish and proper chips. xx

We visited during a party on a lovely midweek day. It was clear from the outset that the staff could not cope with a social gathering and the usual cafe guests. A new member of staff had very little knowledge of the trade and no idea of the food on offer (not a good start). We had a long wait, sporadic service with drinks and food arriving all at different times. No explanations given. All in not up tp scratch. Can I suggest that for the more elderly guests that staff are at least receptive to allowing the use of cutlery and easy hold cups/glasses? It isn't a big ask but makes life much easier all round? If the family are happy to provide this then what is the big issue around this? Not planning to return in the near future despite being a local family.

Popped in for breakfast. Had eggs & avocado. It was delicious. Sat in the beautiful gardens in the sunshine. Service was friendly, prompt and we were made to feel very welcome. Will definitely visit again soon.

Our family visit was a tour of eateries as part of an excercise to find places to bring our Southern friends who have never been further than the Watford Gap and view all from t'north as wearers of flat caps and walking whippets. This wonderful peaceful oasis will certainly dispel any preconceived ideas of that nature. The setting, the service and excellent food makes this a must for the list of definitesThe peaceful gardens, with easy chairs and sunshades paints its own rural picture..We chose to eat in the function room, one of the party being nervous of wasps and the like. The room, though basic was spotless. The service was excellent and the food of high standard, especially the hot roast pork cob with french fries...great value. The toilets, my personal make or break test for food establishments were pristine. Well done Manor Farm..see you again very soon

Dropped into day for lunch, seems to have changed since we were last here & sad to say not for the better, I was glad to see they were busy so it meant a 40 minute wait which was ok as we was not in any hurry & quiet like the gardens, they seemed understaffed but I understand it’s difficult to get staffing right in places like this especially with the British weather, having said all of that our order arrived around an hour after we sat down, my wife’s order was wrong, she doesn’t eat cheese and asked to have it removed from the tuna melt our crockery was stained ( but used hot water & our napkin to rectify) however my club sandwich was so disappointing especially for the price of £8.25 , the salad was clearly a few days old, the beetroot shards were dry & lost colour , there wasn’t enough chicken in the sandwich to feed a two year old never mind a fully grown adult, bacon was over cooker & the bread was just regular sliced bread, we love this place & love to support independent business like this, going forward I hope you address the lack of quality which we enjoyed and appreciate in previous visits .

Lovey setting on the edge of the small village of Bleasby near Southwell. Very nice gardens to sit out in. Tea and cakes fine - although no scones which surprised us (we visited mid afternoon). Scones are a tea rooms staple surely? The main drawback is that it just isn't very friendly or welcoming. There is a bell to ring for attention but no sign telling you to ring the bell if the counter is unattended - it's not obvious what you are supposed to do. The flower beds have signs in them asking customers to "respect them" (why - what do they think customers are going to do?) The private house at the back has big signs saying 'private - keep out' or something like that - when it's pretty obvious that the house and garden are not part of the tearooms.It's nice enough but could be better if they were more customer focussed.

Came for lunch with my mother in law today but didn't enjoy it .I had tuna sandwich and the bread was very dry and my salad garnish had a long hair wrapped around it .Staff brought the wrong cake to the table and forgot mother in laws completely she had to ask where it was . Not your usual standard sorry !

Lovely setting. However, had lunch with friends on a dull Saturday - the place was very quiet. Had a very long wait for our order. My tuna sandwich was dry, very little filling and one quarter sandwich was mainly double edge of the bread crust. I was wondering how they had managed to cut such a shape. It was garnished with a small very overripe tomato and some watercress. There were a few crisps also on the plate. For one slice of bread I thought it was well overpriced. I would have liked a tea or coffee to follow but couldn't be bothered. Polite service.

A great place to have lunch with friends. Sandwich and cake great although ask to taste soup before you buy as it was very spicy. Lovely to have the wood burner going. A little on expensive side compared with Derbyshire cafes. Lovely location about 15 mins walk from River Trent. We would visit again.

Went along with my two friends for breakfast, my friends had a coffee each i had a pot of tea, they forgot to give me something to drink of, then came with a small cup, no saucer or teaspoon. Our breakfast's did not come out together, one came out wrong, & had to be sent back. Service was very slap dash, will not be going back. Lady on the next table was also given a pot of tea with nothing to drink out of, and also had to ask, (Whats going on)?

Despite a full car park and busy tea room we enjoyed an excellent lunch. The homity pie was wonderful - full of flavour and served with excellent vegetables. My wife's "half sandwich" was more than sufficient and served with salad and crisps. The service was cheerful, efficient and speedy. We look forward to returning.

Called in here at the last minute for lunch a couple of Saturdays ago and were pleasantly surprised at how lovely it is here! We have passed here many, many times and the car park always looks busy which we thought was a good sign and indeed it was. The staff are young, friendly and pleasant and we enjoyed a Cromer crab, salad and sweet potato fries. Only a short wait so had a cuppa whilst waiting.We will definitely pop again.

A lovel setting but not a great experience on this occasion. There was a 45 minute wait which they did tell us about but as we were walking with no car, we did not have much option but to wait. The tea arrived promptly but the small 2 cup teapot was a bit mean with no hot water since we had to wait so long for our food. Our request for more hot water was not received well. When our food arrived after 43 minutes we were not impressed. The scone was hard and the equally hard tea cake came without butter and we had another wait to get some. The tuna mayonnaise sandwich was ok but the toasted cheese was soggy and not toasted enough. The skinny chips were tasteless. It was also expensive at 17.64 for 2 of us to cover the sandwhich, the tea for 2 and the toasted cheese. Our friends paid seperately for the scone and tea cake. Not much in the way of cakes were on display. Meanwhile the water container was empty. It was a very hot day and they were busy

Called in here while on our travels and had a drink and cake in the lovely gardens. I had a huge piece of carrot cake which was one of the best I’ve eaten. The chocolate milkshake was also pretty good! The staff were also very friendly. This place is highly recommended.

My parents moved to Bleasby soon after WWII was declared. I was two years old. We lived in a bungalow on Gypsy Lane. I started school at what is now the village Hall. The school dinners were gruesome! I still hate custard!How things have changed! Manor Farm Tea Shoppe is superb, the food, the location, the service and the whole ambience is so symbolic of what a country tea room should be.All of this in idyllic English countryside.Thank you for enhancing my visit!I strongly recommend a visit.

My wife and I have been coming to the Tea Shoppe regularly for over 27 years – it is a wonderful haven of superb food in an equally wonderful peaceful countryside setting. So we chose to have our joint 70th birthday party there last Sunday. What an absolute treat for us and our 45 guests, with the finest Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. We used the function room and the garden outside, aided by glorious sunshine. Nothing was too much trouble for Andrew and Caroline and their whole team – so friendly and helpful. What a wonderful occasion – we cannot recommend it more highly.

My daughter treated me to lunch today at the tea Shoppe and once again we had a fabulous visit with great food, we both had the mushroom and stilton quiche special x we were greeted by the owner and the staff as usual are fabulous x I think this is the perfect venue for a warm days lunch or a winter warmer and never fails us x I must have been there over a period of more than 5 years at least 50 times with friends and family and would always recommend it xx it seems from the note on the tables that some customers don't appreciate the home cooked food , high quality and personal touch so all the better for those that do!! Well done to the owners this is an absolute treasure xx thankyou

As a life experience you don't get much better than this,gorgeous setting next to the duck pond,Idyllic shepperds hut,lovely interior,comfy bed,kettle,milk,tea,coffee,little wood stove with wood to burn,wife absolutely loved it,lovely people,full English hearty breakfast in the morning,loved the separate toilet and shower down the windy tree lined path.yes we had the weather,but will return and will buy for a present for some of our friends,we had an evening meal in the village pub,the Waggon and Horses,again a lovely setting and a pub with real ale and great food.it was a lovely night followed by a trip to Southwwell workhouse next day,another amazing tick in the box,would recommend the hut the tea rooms the village pub and the workhouse,sounds to good to be true,lets all move to bleasby,only down fall is getting across Gunthorpe bridge in rush hour!

Absolutely wonderful little cosy Shepherds Hut with a comfy double bed and a tiny wood burning stove to keep you warm if needed. Tea coffee making facilities, your own toilets and shower along the garden path. Very quaint. Overlooking a lake and fields of sheep. Nice and quiet. Breakfast in the tea shoppe, which has a lovely atmosphere, staff very attentive & friendly. Definitely worth a visit to tea shoppe even if not staying in Shepherds Hut.

Called in here on Sunday morning after a bike ride, ordered 2 slices of cake 2 Americano coffees & 1 cappuccino The cake arrived after 20 mins and 40 mins later no sign of the coffeeI politely asked 3 times and eventually 3 Americano’s arrived but having waited so long I couldn’t be bothered to say anything.......The staff were very young and didn’t seem able to cope or care, I didn’t see anyone that looked in a supervisory role I won’t be calling in again

I had a very nice cheese sandwich and tea for around £6 - though initially was served someone else’s order and had to sit inside due to how busy it was. Despite this - loved the place and sure to pop in again....beautiful gardens and atmos. Please consider investing in a bike rack and additional outdoor seating - this will make it the perfect place to stop off!

Manor Farm was the venue for my 60th birthday lunch for 22 guests. From the initial planning consultation to the actual day nothing was too much trouble for Caroline and her team. Their attention to detail and their total commitment to make this day special for me was second to none. And it was. They delivered on everything we agreed to an exceptional standard. The room was was warm and welcoming with beautiful view of the garden and countryside, the food was excellent and they coped with gluten free diets, nut allergies vegan food with no issue. Would unreservedly recommend this venue.

I booked a cream tea for a special treat for my auntie and mum, haven't never been here before I didn't know what to expect, what I got was gorgeous fresh sandwiches, delicious tasting cakes and plenty of hot tea. What was lovely was the service provided, you didn't feel that you were being rushed or watched, nothing was too much trouble. We all loved our special afternoon and will definitely be back again, special thanks to the staff, by the way it wasn't over priced.

I have often visited this lovely little tea room, love the garden setting, so peaceful. Called again last week for coffee and cake with a friend, and they had an Earl Grey tea loaf and it was G.F. Yippee. Loved the function room this time, staff as friendly as I remember too. Set in the countryside near the village of Bleasby a really nice homely tea room.

We came here for lunch. Oh dear, the food was terrible & expensive. The service was so slow........ Wouldn't come here again in a million years. One of the worst cafés in Nottinghamshire.

We decided to have 'an adventure', not being able to go out very much but it was such a lovely day we headed for Manor Farm Tea Shoppe after reading about it on Facebook from a friend. Pleased we went, Great service, very helpful, lovely lunch. so quiet and peaceful. Waitress was very helpful when I said I had to cut the chicken up for my hubby - only having use of one hand - she said would you like me to take it back into the kitchen and we can do that. Brought it back looking as lovely. Also the lovely lady who moved tables to enable us to get hubby's wheelchair in. All in all a lovely adventure.

Stopped in at the Manor Farm Tea Shoppe on the way back from a lunch nearby and was delighted by their extensive range of gluten-free cakes on offer. I was able to choose from a lemon drizzle cake, Victoria sponge, chocolate brownie and one other. I chose the Victoria sponge. It was really tasty and good value for money. I wouldn't have know they had such a good selection because they didn't have them on show, so you might need to ask.

Been going to Manor farm since I was a kid back in the days when they kept pigs and sheep. It is still one of the best places for afternoon tea in rural Nottinghamshire. In summer you can relax in the peaceful garden watching the bees buzzing around the flower beds and orchard, while having your tea. Or the inside part of the cafe which is charmingly rustic and has been extended and refurnished in recent years and is a cosy retreat on cooler days. The food, and cakes in particular are all home made and absolutely delicious. Prices are very reasonable and the staff are very agreeable, in short its a little piece of heaven in Bleasby.

We held our 40th wedding anniversary celebration here last Saturday. I left the room decoration and flowers to them after trying to explain the sort of thing I wanted. Well they went and made my dream come true exceeding all of my expectations. Look at the photos on their website to see what I mean. The cake was spectacular. I had a few tears when I first arrived. Customer service here comes naturally, nothing is too much trouble and all carried out with a smile. They genuinely care about you. All of this set in a magical garden away from the real world. Not just for events but also lovely for breakfast, lunch, cream teas or just a pot of tea or coffee. The service is the same whatever you come for.

My parents decided to have their 40th wedding anniversary at the manor farm tea Shoppe with 40 guests and a private room. Due to professionalism and expertise of the staff they found this a very stress free experience. Fom organising the decorations, the food and the cake the staff organised everything and the outcome was beyond what we imagined. The room was stunning, the food was delicious(especially loved the brownies) and the cake was beautiful. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and I cannot thank them enough for making my parents ruby wedding anniversary a perfect day for everyone. I would highly recommend them for any occasion.

I am writing this as I read the reviews before going and was slightly hesitant to go as many were poor and uncomplimentary. The tearoom has a pretty garden with seating (agree they should perhaps have some tables for 2) but all the staff were helpful and accommodating and tea really delicious. Fresh sandwiches and gorgeous cakes, couldn't fault it at all..the food was served on a lovely tall platter with hot tea. It was one of the nicest teas we have had and I am not sure how many disappointed customers have come away feeling the need to write negative comments?I would recommend it and would definitely go back again. One thing would be nice if it stayed open until 5pm, less rushed and you need to arrive around 2pm to really enjoy your tea.

This used to be a regular stop off point for my friends and myself. However, the food choices, cake selection and quality have diminished. No longer are we prepared to pay for overpriced dry cakes and lukewarm drinks. We have decided to take our custom elsewhere.

This is the second time our bike club has stopped at this tea shoppe.Riding from Nottingham, Colwick park, Lowdham, Caythorpe, Thurgarton, Bleasby then back to Nottingham. We always enjoy the food and the good service. I can recommend this tea shoppe.

An acceptable range of smaller cooked meals for a lunchtime snack. Good food, pleasant service. Alcohol available. Had Prosecco as it was my birthday. More small tables would be an improvement. At present tables have about 6 to 8 seats, difficult for a couple. Enjoyed the garden setting. This was my second visit, there will be more.

Had a lovely stay in the Shepherd's Hut at the Manor Farm and were very well looked after and welcomed by the owners. Nice details and touches were very much appreciated. Also the very nice lunch and the vegetarian breakfasts the next morning, which were delicious.The setting is idyllic, within the beautiful gardens - with lots of birds and a duck-pond to watch mallard and moorhens. A beautiful spot and very restful.The bathroom facilities were good too - a new shower etc. and all nicely maintained.We shall return again in the Winter we hope - a very romantic place in the snow, I would guess !

Have stopped here a few times for a coffee while out road biking, but today decided to try the food. Unfortunately my first choice ( Ham) sandwich was not available so opted for the egg & cress sandwich along with a latté, cost £9:20. Service was good, cafe is nice & clean. Sandwich was served with side salad & crisps. Will stop there in the future but just a drink for me, I feel the food prices are slightly over the top, £6:20 for an egg sandwich.

I have been coming here for years and years with family, nice staff, lovely cakes and pretty surroundings. It's amazing how different you are treated when you turn up with friends on .......A BIKE! I realise that for some reason we are a hated community but, its probably worth knowing, that we reward our efforts with cake and coffee...lots of it, and spend lots doing it. We noticed that the main cafe was quite full so, knowing there was a room at the back, asked if we could use it for a short meeting we were having. The owner agreed but very sternly said, " yes BUT, you must put the table back exactly as you found them as its an inconvenience"...nice touch I thought.... we all had food and most of us had two coffees each. I expect we spent just shy of £200 and spent about 40 mins there, I reckon thats a fairly good turnaround for making a profit and 11 people that could have written excellent reviews (yes, we are all professionals and can write too) so didn't really expect to be told off, fists shaken at us and told we need to learn give and take (???) as we left because we had failed to put the table back at the exact moment he walked in when most people were using the toilets and getting their stuff together. We did put the tables back, we did leave it in a perfectly good state and we enjoyed the food and coffee. Sadly, after about 20 years i think, I will never be venturing back. There are too many good coffee shops on our routes that welcome us with open arms and get regular custom from us. Never look a gift horse in the mouth when in business. I feel for the staff, they tried to make it pleasant for us, even offered to bring an oder pad through for the second round of coffees...but he abruptly stopped them and announced to us that we would have to "Go though and queue, like everyone else" We didnt ask to be treated specially, but thanks for the clarity

We hadn't visited for a while. I enjoyed a delicious piece of coffee cake and my husband had an omelette with salad which he said was excellent. The lady serving was very friendly. Look forward to going back soon.

Don't bother.......This used to be a great place - alas no more.The menu has been cut dramatically, so much so, we struggled to find something to eat. After a long wait, (not sure why as only two other people there) our drinks and food arrived. What a great disappointment. Overpriced tepid drinks and expensive lukewarm food, all served up in a room so cold you could see your own breath.........We won't be returning.

The food was really nice and the lady who served and bought our food out was lovely! Even gave us a little taster of some cake which was delicious😍 would 100% recommend.

Called in for a coffee &'scone which were really delicious. Couldn't understand the long wait for the scones to arrive as there was only one other couple in. Eaten there before and would recommend it.

We used to visit the tea room regularly, they did wonderful varieties of scones and were good value but the last time I went I left without ordering. Extortionate pricing (£7 for a jacket potato?) very few specials- it's a real shame as it used to be really good. :(

I recently visited this tea shop with a group of friends and was looking forward to having a traditional afternoon tea only to find out this was not available in the autumn. I therefore had to make do with a cheese scone and piece of bakewll tart plus tea. The scone was not particularly good, too much bicarbonate of soda seemed to have been used, and the Bakewell tart was too crispy on the bottom and had too much icing on the top. My husband had a piece of chocolate cake, which was dry, As we were with friends it did not seem appropriate to complain at the time as this would have spoilt the occasion. The only redeeming feature was the little alcove we were able to share and the warm fire. Having since spoken to one of the other members in the party I found I was not alone in this disappointment. Suffice it to say we will be giving Manor Farm a miss in future.

We needed somewhere to have tea and a family and friends celebration. The tea, coffee,cakes and sandwiches were freshly made and delicious. There were several vegetarians in our party but they were ably provided for. The setting was very restful and the children were able to run around in the garden.

We have driven past this place a few times and decided to give it a try. Very disappointed to find tables not cleared on arrival. When they were cleared the pots were removed but the table not wiped. Limited menu choice, but when the sandwiches came they were okay but nothing special. Not a particularly welcoming place at all.

Just had 'afternoon tea' here. We arrived at 3.40 and several empty tables were unusable because they were sticky and covered in crumbs. We knew that hot food was not served after 3.30 and were also told that, which was fine. We ordered afternoon tea for two, the young girl serving spoke to me as if I was a complete moron and said I had been told 'no food after 3.30'. I reordered just scone and cake. Funnily enough, the scones were hot! 'Food' was good, service poor and to stop serving afternoon tea at 3.30 on a summer afternoon is ludicrous.

We have visited this tea shoppe for many years now. Love the outside seating area where you can sit with your dog on a nice day. We have had lunches here and cakes. Disappointed that the rice crispie cake hasn't been on offer for the last few times we have come, as that was my favourite. Staff are very friendly and service is good. There is plenty of seating areas inside, with an additional room that has been added. There is a car park which can get quite busy.

I only ever go to Manor Farm Tea Shoppe for breakfast. It's amazing - get a good plate full of local bacon, sausages, beans, egg, mushrooms, tomato and two slices of toast. Keeps me full all day. It's nice in summer as can sit in little garden area and by the log burner in winter.On weekends can get quite busy with cyclists.

We've been visiting Manor Farm since the days when it was Jean's Tea Rooms, and they used to serve Jean's Tea which was great. Unfortunately Jean's Tea left with Jean, and there was no afternoon tea offering, so we were very pleased to see an afternoon tea on offer once again. For the three of us the cost was £30, which seemed a little on the pricey side. I have to say the afternoon tea was quite disappointing. The selection of sandwiches were a little stale and crusty, a bit like the old British Rail sandwich! The finger sandwiches were also tiny, about two bite each one. We also got the smallest scone each, with jam and cream. The cakes were also a bit dried up, apart from the Victoria sponge which was lovely, but again sliced incredibly thinly. For the money I would expect larger sandwiches, freshly made, a full-sized scone, and nicer cakes. A salad garnish would be nice. We've had many afternoon teas over the years, including Bettys of Harrogate. We recently had afternoon tea in an M&S Cafe, which was much better quality, and only £12.95 for two, so almost half the price. I'm afraid if you want to justify prices like these, you need to up your game a little!

We stopped at this charming tea shoppe in Bleasby and sat in the gorgeous garden on a lovely summer's day. The menu looked enticing, and I expect you couldn't go wrong if you ordered tea and toast, a toasted tea cake, or just tea/coffee (though they thought a double espresso meant two large espressos in two separate cups, the espresso itself was excellent). Unfortunately we opted for the full English breakfast which, I have to say, was the worst we had ever had outside of a motorway service station. The sausages were miniature and tasted like those vegetarian substitutes vegetarians tell you taste just like the real thing, but actually taste like clotted sawdust; the bacon was stiff and left a formaldehydey aftertaste. The scrambled eggs my daughter ordered reminded me of school dinners. I would challenge anyone to find any place in England with a greater discrepancy between the beauty of the location and the grimness of the food - unless there's a particularly charming Little Chef in Little Dribbling?

Lovely setting , passed many times but called in for the first time today . Tasty food with quick and efficient service, if any down point I would say it's a little overpriced, will definitely go back.

I was really surprised to read some of the reviews on here. We usually come here once a fortnight and the food and service are always excellent. I particularly like the fact that they do smaller portions. I love the omelettes and meals on toast. Keep up the good work. We will definitely be back.

I organised a surprise 70th party for my partner at the tea shop. Caroline and Andrew couldn't do enough to help, listened to personal requests, and made helpful suggestions. Everyone commented on the quality of the food and a gluten free meal was provided without any fuss. Staff were efficient and attentive without being "over the top" and the whole event was delightful. Fortunately we were lucky with the weather and were able to spread outside. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone considering a party. Thank you very much.

We have been customers of manor farm for quite a few years . Today I visited with my daughter . Normally when you eat here you are full but sadly today I can't say the same . We had the afternoon tea £20 for two of us . It consisted of two small pots of tea and a stand with about 10 finger sandwiches so nowhere near full size , one scone between us and four plain biscuits and some small slices of Victoria sandwich cake and a couple of other bite size pieces of cake . No salad or anything to accompany the sandwiches . Certainly no where near worth the £20 price tag ! . The staff were lovely a young girl served us she was really lovely . However sadly I won't be rushing back because it's really poor value for money all be it a pretty setting . My advice would be to go to the topiary tea rooms they do fabulous food way cheaper and you get lots more of it . If you look at my reviews in general very rarely are they negative . As I said this place has been a favourite of ours but sadly it isn't what it once was .

I have visited this place several times, the last in October 2015 with friends. The tea shop part is a bit crammed in and although the cakes are lovely they are quite expensive. It is a lovely setting, especially in the summer when you can sit outside under the trees. Gardens are kept trim and pretty. The food in the restaurant is really nicely presented and enjoyable. Worth a visit.

£7.50 for a small bacon and egg cob and a cappiccino is way to much, I visit alot of cafe in the East Midland area and the prices here are a absolute liberty, the food and drink I had where OK but not worth the price tag, I will not stop there again.To be fair the location was nice and the staff where friendly and efficient.

Visited with family. Ordered hot chocolates which were amazing. Also had cakes which unfortunately weren't the same standard as the hot chocolates. We found the chocolate cake very dry, and the cherry bakewell base was really hard (so much so that we had difficulty in cutting it up to eat) Will try it again another time - hopefully next time we will have time for a dinner as the menu sounded lovely

I love this place. We've been regulars since it first opened and it had the animals (once upon a time)! It's quaint, cute, country and pleasant. Relaxing in the summer, cosy in the winter. However.... slow down on the old price hikes! I don't mind paying a little more than the average but the prices here for a simple coffee and snack are becoming silly. It's a sure way to turn your regulars off. The quality was also lacking last time I visited. Limp peppers in the salad, and greasy cheese on toast. I really hope that someone gets hold of the reins here as I love this place. It's a coffee shop in the country.....not a west end hotel! Please please please keep it real and true to what it really is.

Had a great time here staying in the Shepherd's Hut. The hosts were very welcoming (as were the clientele and proprietors of the local pub). Breakfast in the morning was superb!

It's been a few weeks since I last visited at lunchtime, which is something that I did regularly. On this visit I was disappointed to find a change in the menu. Having said that, the service was up to its usual high standard, but that was not enough to encourage me to continue visiting for lunch. My alarm bells should have rung when I arrived at 12.15 and there were only two cars in the car park. The menu has changed drastically; gone are the delicious jacket potatoes. Instead there is the unfortunately named 'tart of the day', and burger and chips. On the day I visited the tart was one that I suspect would not appeal to everyone - beetroot, goat's cheese and walnut. It was tasty and well-presented, but a little pricey for what I got.They also seem to have cut down on the number of cakes they offer. They now offer alcoholic drinks - not what I want when I drive there - which may appeal to some customers.In the toilet, someone had vented their annoyance by writing on the wall a comment about the prices - painted over, but not successfully. Oh dear, what a shame!

We really enjoyed our stay in the on site shepherds hut 'Peony'. We were made to feel so welcome by staff with a drink and then showed around the hut, loos and shower block (private use). We were very comfortable and slept very well. Breakfast was to die for with lots of choice and good quality food and drink.Such good value for money. A really memorable stay.

Visited today bank holiday Saturday for lunch. Menu changed. No jacket potatoes and toasted sandwiches.Surprised to see burgers and fish and chips. Ploughmans was excellent. Chips were lovely. Ham and tomato sandwiches were just ok. Bread was lovely but minuscule amount of ham. Charged 75p for tomato on them. Price of sandwiches over the top for what they were. But then they give u small jars of mayonnaise and tomato ketchup which must be more costly. Really don't like to complain as have always loved it here but felt very disappointed. Not everyone want afternoon teas when the norm is small amount of sandwiches and too many sweet things. Unfortunately won't rush back

We visited the Tea Shoppe on Saturday afternoon and had the most delicious afternoon tea, everything was fresh and tasted lovely although the bread was a little on the dry side, the best part was the little cakes and scones. Beautifully presented and tasted lovely. The setting was lovely and the staff where very attentive even though it was very busy. We also took advantage of the alcohol license and had prosecco. We will definitely return to try the rest of the menu.

Always a pleasure to come here. Friendly service, really lovely food and a fabulous setting. Well worth a drive out.

As a once regular lunchtime visitor I am extremely disappointed with the change of menu. Now there are no longer snacks on toast nor jacket potatoes instead the sandwiches now appear to be made from shop bought bread (previously they were on lovely think hand cut bread). The menu now comprises larger meals which aren't that nice either the chips are just oven cooked as the fish also appeared to be. The beef burger whilst beautifully presented was almost inedible (compared to shoe leather by my companion).The change of menu is (and it was a member of staff that told me!) was for the benefit of the staff so that they have more time to prepare the afternoon teas.Well they will have even more time now as we won't be returning.Such a shame.

Our first visit to Manor Farm on a (rare) warm day in the British summer. Quite busy so service was a little slow, but very friendly and helpful staff in a lovely location. Good tea and excellent scone! Southwell town and minster are definitely worth a visit. We shall be back...

How dissapointing. What a vast change since our last family visit. Shocked all our firm favourites have gone from the menu, to be replaced by burgers and chips. It was quiet when we visited, so not sure why we had to wait so long to get our food and drinks. Food was luke warm when it arrived and not very good. Small portions, kids where still hungery. Expensive too. We will not be returning. Would not recommend

Set in a nice location & building with seats outside as well as inside. We sat inside & did not notice the line on the menu that said 'order at counter', so continued to sit there waiting for someone to take our order. There were only three tables occupied and the waitresses kept walking past us. Would have been nice if they had just mentioned in passing that we needed to order at the counter. However, this lack of care was consistently evident during our lunch.The short menu was burger & chips, fish & chips or vegetarian tart. Aside from that there were omelettes, paninis & sandwiches. They also sell alcoholic drinks. The two more mature women who took our order at the counter & delivered the food were clearly not enjoying their jobs. One at least put on a fake smile whilst the other couldn't even be bothered with that. You have to pay at the counter as you order rather than when you have finished, which means you tend to order less as you don't know if you will have room for a cake etcThe burgers looked promising, but didn't taste like 100% beef & I wouldn't be surprised if there was pork in them. Whatever, they were not particularly good quality in my opinion. The omelette was ok. Chips were hot & freshly made. If we had wanted a coffee or cakes after, we would have had to go back up to the counter and place another order and pay for the second time. This sort of place attracts older people and it would be nice to be served at the table.Tried it, but won't be back. There are plenty of other choices in Southwell including the garden centres.

We used to love coming here but in just 3 weeks something's changed. Lunch menu not as good, v limited choice, no salads, jacket potatoes, soup. Fish and chips or burgers - all fried not what it used to be. The panini was nice and the place is in a lovely spot, but it has lost a certain charm

Beautiful coffee n cakes in lovely surroundings. Inside is olde worlde and very relaxing, outside is lovely when it's good weather - surrounded by nature, a little lake and bleating sheep! Staff were so friendly and helpful - showed us round the function room and little Shepherd's Hut which is available for B&B. Well worth a visit. Great selection of home-made cakes including gluten free. Will definitely be going back here.

We stayed nearby, and were so happy to be able to walk to the Manor Farm Tea Shoppe. We only had lunches and dessert there, but really enjoyed it. If you can, sit outside if the weather is good and enjoy watching the sheep in the distance. We loved their sandwiches and cakes and tea for dessert! The staff was also friendly and gave us some good recommendations for places to visit in the area.

Have visited this tea shop since I was a child and they had animals in the neighbouring barn. The cake is particularly nice and I would recommend the muffins baguettes and specials board! A lovely spot that not all are aware of 100% place to visit especially if escaping from the city for a relaxed summers afternoon, you do though pat premium prices but there's not many places like it and the staff are always friendly

We stayed in the Shepherds Hut accommodation and enjoyed two very fine breakfasts and a gastro dining experience. A small menu but very good sized portions delightfully presented and well prepared. The whole meal was competitively priced and represented great value for money. Presently the restaurant is BYO but a licence is pending. The ambiance is cosy and the staff very helpful and friendly - as are the owners who take a hands on interest. Well worth a visit

The location of the tea shoppe remains peerless but lately the standards have fallen. It has always been a little pricey but that is acceptible if the standards are high.Today the blend of tea was of very poor quality..... looked and tasted like dishwater and the food was uninspiring and lacklustre. The garnish of salad could not even stretch to the luxury of tomatoes. A small lettuce leaf and a desert spoon of grated carrot did not even provide a welcome splash of colour to the meal.Perhaps it was just a bad day but this experience has certainly put us off returning, which is sad, because it used to be a real favourite with our family. We have always found the staff lovely but that can never make up for the lack of quality food. It felt as if those preparing the food were bored which contrasts sharply with the passion with which meals were prepared in the past.Sad and disappointed.

Called for lunch at a busy time with walkers in the other eating area. Noticed quite a fewpeople walk in look around and then leave. Too many tables for 4 and 6. If there were more for 2 then perhaps they would stay.Bit of a wait for food but the ham and mushroom omelette and also toasted sandwiches were excellent. Staff never overly friendly - perhaps because they're too busy.Will be back.

I recently stayed at the shepherds hut with a friend, as we wanted to get away and fancied something a little different to camping..From the moment we arrived we felt very relaxed the owners couldn't of been nicer and the Hut and the surroundings were perfect.We had a great time exploring the local countryside and visiting nearby villages.I would highly reccomend staying at the shepherds hut for two freinds or a couple looking for a Romantic getaway.The breakfast was superb with all the locally sourced sausages etc.Again the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and nothing is to much trouble.Excellent, can't wait to go back.

Manor Farm is a great place for breakfast or lunch.Wide choice of dishes,locally sourced fresh produce.All well prepared and presented.Service is quick and pleasant.As I live nearby very convenient too.!Looking forward to a dinner there the menue certainly looks inviting.

Returned for a third time with friends from the village as it is walking distance from home and we had our own wine to drink under there bring your own policy won during a quiz night at the pub. Staff were very friendly and attentive with a lovely quiet and cosy atmosphere. Excellent food as usual and a completely new menu from the last time we ate. Simply cannot fault the food, it cannot be bettered anywhere locally. No corkage charge on the BYO means you can have a superb meal at an affordable price. Ran out of time for desert unfortunately as the neighbours complaints about their operating in the evening restrict the hours they are open.

We love it here. The food is just delicious and the menu changes monthly, meaning there is something new and exciting every time you go. Not only is the food amazing quality, it is detailed and unusual with thought clearly gone into every dish. The portions are generous and the service always attentive. The atmosphere is lovely - there's an open fire for cosy winter nights. On top of all this, the fact you can bring your own wine means that the bill is a nice surprise too! You couldn't find a better place to have a relaxed evening with friends or family.

For a Christmas present my mum bought me, my sisters and my daughter a bread making class and I have to admit and wasn't particularly bothered about it!!!. We arrived at the function room adjacent to the tea shoppe which was in a lovely peaceful setting. We were greeted by both Andy and Caroline who instantly made us feel at home and relaxed. A lot of reviews read 'nothing was too much trouble' but it really wasn't, the kettle was on all day!. Caroline's tuition for the bread making was relaxed, interesting and comical which resulted in all of us taking home a good selection of bread. Afternoon tea was scrumptious as was the demonstration food that we were able to taste (Mmmm thank you). Me and my family do try and spend time together when work and time allow but we all agreed lovely memories were made here today which is probably the best Christmas gift we can give. So thanks mum, Caroline and Andy, looking forward to visiting again soon.

For Xmas I bought my 3 daughters and my granddaughter a bread making course at Manor Farm.We arranged it for today March 21st. We totally enjoyed the experience! The tuition was solid and dealt with flair and much enthusiasm and the results were a high standard , we all came away with both white and seeded bread thankyou Caroline

We have dined here on a number of occasions, and never been disappointed.The menu choice is varied & changes every month.We have been so impressed that we shall be holding our 40th wedding anniversary there next month.Follow up to previous review.We held our Ruby Wedding celebration here for 41 friends & relatives. The atmosphere was relaxed & very welcoming. Everyone said how good the food was & how much they enjoyed the event.Many of those present will return for one of the "Gastro Dining" events, as shall we.Special compliments to Matt the chef.If anyone in the area wants to hold a celebration for about 40 guests this is the place to go to.

This is truly one of the best places for coffee and cake or sandwiches at lunchtime or tea and cake in the afternoon. The service is brilliant ,nothing is too much trouble. The food is delicious and very generous.

I have visited this place so many times and only now writing a review. It is a wonderful tea room in a beautiful location. I love everything about it. Some of my favourite cakes and even basic food like the sandwiches are mouthwatering. I love it here!

A unique experience in a wonderfully cosy shepherds hut, it is in a gorgeous setting. Quirky and sumptuous. The hut is next to duck pond and you wake to birdsong and duck quacks. The food is exceptional. Best breakfast in a long time and hearty as well as quality. We had not booked dinner before arriving, although the restaurant was fully booked. They very kindly found space for us. The Gastro dining on the nighttime is yards from the cute shepherds hut and again exceptional food. Very friendly owner and staff. Overall a fantastic stay, different to usual B and B and definitely recommended. We certainly will be returning. Xxx

Great setting, great indoor & outdoor space, great food, great atmosphere, great staff. Slightly too expensive but doesn't stop me from going! ☺

We travelled on the train and took a stop for lunch before our accommodation was ready. The owner had recommended us to eat here and then organized a taxi for collection. The food was great and really based on fresh produce and countryside style. Our large group was from down South, so you don't often get the “Country” experience. I can imagine having a long walk and then a hot chocolate and cake being a great day out. Brilliant Service and exceptional food. I would visit agan and give a recommendation to visit.

We have dined here on a number of occasions, and never been disappointed. The menu choice is varied & changes every month. We have been so impressed that we shall be holding our 40th wedding anniversary there next month.

This place is a traditional tea room. It is in very pretty grounds. I often come with youngest son for cake on a Sunday. There are often events, weddings, little family tea parties and pretty goings on. But they always manage to accommodate who ever turns up.Can eat inside or out. Horse in the field, and chickens wandering about. Surrounded by fields. Is a lovely place for afternoon tea with a grandma.

Had a full English breakfast and it was delicious food, There was great service and staff kind and welcoming, would definitely recommend a visit