Sky Lark Fields Farm in Daventry

Four of us visited Skypark Farm for brunch on February 6th. We all had coffee following which three had scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and one had a kipper. Although these were standard brunch items they were particularly tasty. Service was prompt. We were served by Sonia who was very friendly and welcoming. The environment is appealing and the cafe comfortable. We stayed for an hour and a half having drunk our second cup of coffee!

Beautiful venue for a wedding - we had the most amazing day - big thanks to Sam and Paul for keeping the bride happy and big thanks to Jake (hope I remembered your name correctly) for the day running smoothly. Only comment I’d have is I’m dairy and nut free (allergic to peanuts) and there were peanuts on my desert however the issue was quickly resolved and I received the correct desert.

Had an amazing day at my daughters wedding at this venue. Just like to thank all the amazing team working there who couldn't do enough fot the bride, groom and all the guests. 10 out of 10 would recommend this place 100 %. Big thank you to Sam, Dave and Jake for the massive support you have made to make this such a special day for my daughter and son in law. Thank you you're all amazing 👏

A huge thankyou to all the wonderful staff at Skylark for making Scott and Anna's wedding day perfect. The setting of the venue is amazing, the food was delicious, both the main meal and the barbecue at night. Would highly recommend.

READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING YOUR WEDDING!!!! Attended a wedding/afternoon tea reception. The first thing that you are greeted with upon arrival isn't a lovely sign to welcome you to the wedding of your family members, NO, it's a great big sign saying you can't consume your own booze, accompanied by at least a dozen CCTV cameras, (guest surveillance). This to me was a red flag the moment we arrived. The scenery is stunning but we were 'herded' into a wooden structure and not allowed outside onto the grass in case we damaged it even though there hadn't been rain for two days. So, the bride & groom were denied the outdoor games and seating on the lawn they had paid for. The children's play area was the car park on a dirty bit of matting. The family photos had to be taken on the tarmac with the wooden shed as a backdrop! All accesses to the grounds were sealed off by pvc curtains and a balustrade. All guests were 'trapped' on the veranda. The afternoon tea was 'dismal' with a very limited selection of 'sad' sandwiches, two varieties of rather dry cake and a small, hard scone. When my niece asked for a plain cheese sandwich for their four year old they were bluntly refused! The cup of tea was luke warm & undrinkable. The bar drinks were expensive with a bottle of cheap fizz costing £25, the suppliers Cellavino.com charge £37 for a case of six bottles, so that's a £18 profit on EVERY bottle. However, we were there to enjoy our family wedding so we were happy to spend at least £100+ each at the bar. So when the brides sister asked for some cows milk for her toddler we were appalled by the attitude of the abrupt, rude female owner, who contritely comment that when she had children she brought the milk with her! She begrudgingly said that there would have to be a charge. The guest said that was fine and that she'd come back to pay. The callous, nasty owner replied that, "if she went to Tesco she'd have to pay there and then!!!" So rude! So inconsiderate! So conceited and so unnecessary. I don't think the owners have any grasp of the concept of Customer Service! "PROFIT BEFORE GUEST SATISFACTION" is their motto! The poor guest (Brides sister) was in tears. I went to the bar to try to get some milk and happily pay for it, as this was obviously a money/profit issue. I asked for the milk and the owner literally 'launched' into me! informing me about her overheads etc, blah blah blah - basically trying to justify begrudging a toddler a drop of milk and having the audacity to criticise the young mother - whilst we were all virtually spending thousands at the bar on over priced drinks. THEY TOOK A £1 CHARGE ON OUR CREDIT CARD FOR THE MILK and the whole staff, who had gathered in a little 'coven', spent the rest of the time glaring at me. Fortunately, our close knit family were there to offer support to the brides sister who wanted to leave and we rallied so as not to spoil her sisters special day. Guests asked to use the shuttle back to the hotel as the young children were tired by 9.30pm, they were bluntly informed that the shuttle didn't start until 11pm. The shuttle didn't actually start until 11.20pm, one has to wonder whether is was another ploy to maximise bar profits?? I can not recommend this place to anyone. Having lectured in Hospitality Management for over a decade the owners do not appear to have any training, they are rude, defensive and pair down the facilities to the absolute bare minimum. The whole event seemed driven solely towards generating profit at the bar, nothing else seemed important, particularly not accommodating the needs of children. The owners are certainly not focused on guest satisfaction or most importantly, giving the bride & groom the day they dreamed of! Our whole family were so upset that I felt compelled to write a candid review to inform other prospective customers to AVOID AVOID AVOID!

We had a really wonderful August wedding day at Skylark Farm. We chose Skylark for its beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere. Sam, Dave and the staff did an excellent job of looking after our guests and coordinating the day. We chose the table carvery option for our wedding breakfast which our guests loved - the meats were cooked beautifully and the vegetables were delicious! For the evening we had a pizza buffet, which was a selection of freshly made pizzas out of the outdoor pizza oven. We would definitely recommend Skylark for your wedding venue!

Used to love this place when it was a cafe but so disappointed when went to a recent wedding here. What place cannot offer hot drinks other than tea! I asked for coffee and was told they sold their coffee machine. The lunch was pretty poor so we went out for a MacDonalds to keep us going and to get me a coffee. Staff were not particularly friendly and as stated in other reviews, not dressed smartly, ie sports tops. This felt disrespectful to the occasion and not professional. The sweet trolley was not worth a visit considering the prices they charged and in comparison to other venues. Full of cheap chew type sweets you could buy from wholesalers for a few pounds. Lots more I could mention but I should say that one good point was the pizza oven which was great. Thankfully we had a great day due to the lovely couple and their family & friends. Would not recommend this place.

Eggs £1 each extra poached or scrambled.a few words are enough to explain eggs .Good menu clean and tidy light airy warm . More expensive now,Nice management friendly staff.

Attended a wedding and have to say the service was amazing! The setting is just stunning the owners should be so so so so proud of their wedding venue. The gentleman who was running the wedding was so smartly dressed and also available at all times (very professional) The waiter and waitress was lovely so friendly and what was more nice is they was actually enjoying themselves while working. Highly recommended just annoyed I'm already married!

Food cold . staff wearing jeans and t-shirts and only 3 staff to serve 50 guest and staff the bar very poor service

Came for a wedding in February good location lovely setting/food not very good pototoes and vegetables where cold/ pork was burnt round the edges /not enough staff on

We had an excellent breakfast this morning and service was amazing considering the poor girl was on her own. Taking orders, clearing tables, serving the food, making drinks and taking the payments. Well done her she did so well and kept her cool!!

We had our wedding at Skylark Farm a couple of weeks ago. Everything was amazing. Sam, Jake, Nick and the team were absolutely brilliant, i cannot fault a single thing. Nothing was too much trouble and they made the day go so smoothly, i will 100% being going back to the cafe as the place itself absolutely stunning! I could do it all over again I absolutely loved everything about Skylark

Not very friendly. I buy and eat many eggs, but I have my doubts they are free range. Very small, pale yolks and taste no different to tesco caged eggs...but cost 3 times more.....

A pleasant cafe with lovely far reaching views. The service was excellent. We were the first to have the table that morning but there were crumbs under it. Coffee very good, tea tasted stewed and very small pot for 2 people. We had the full english breakfast which was o.k. but the sausage did not seem good quality, the eggs were tiny and disappointed to have chopped tinned tomatoes with some sort of herb on them. Quite expensive at £7.50 and hot drinks expensive too.

After visiting Skylarks for a number of years,I felt a 50 percent price increase to be well over the top and left without eating. £7.50 for the basic breakfast, not including a drink is outrageous. The price a month ago was £5 for the same...

Excellent breakfast with good coffee. Not to expensive. Staff very nice. Very clean and tiny. All eggs are fresh on site

Tried this place as it has a good reputation. We tried the scrambled egg and salmon but it was very dry and overdone, served with cheap hash browns. I think if you just want a basic cafe bacon and egg then it would be ok....

First return trip to Skylark since covid hit, and boy have we missed the breakfasts served here! Incredibly generous portion sizes, freshly made and really, really tasty. Fried bread is sensational, and hash browns are wonderfully crispy. Family run, we always feel welcome here and...

First the good points: good coffee; decent food (apart from the hash browns which are awful); friendly and helpful staff. Now the bad points: not covid safe. * Tables crowded together, in some cases only inches apart. * Payment at bar, thus defeating the point...

Came here on Monday so able to sit inside. Had full English breakfast. Produce was fresh and sausages very tasty. Eggs from the farm itself. Good service I have 4 stars as the table we were sitting at was quite sticky. Also when I looked...

Came here for breakfast. On arrival the restaurant was extremely busy within the outdoor marquee with tables very close together and many customers not wearing masks when walking through the area. We were told to pick a table and sit down and someone would serve...

A must try amazing food Everything I have tried tastes great I have been a number of times and have always loved it from the food to the service. If you are looking for a cafe go to skylark farm highly recommend.

Staff were all friendly and helpful, nice views of the country side. Good value breakfast that is most certainly worthy of visit.

Visited on a Monday lunch time during the eat out to help out scheme. The menu clearly stated it was a reduced menu due to coming out of lockdown. However there was plenty of choice. My partner and I chose the breakfast, it was really...

Visited with some friends for lunch. Extremely welcome air conditioned cafe with a beautiful outlook. Limited menu, with omelettes, chips and salad, and scampi. No sandwiches unless you wanted a breakfast one. Desserts were very autumnal/ winter comfort foods, nothing summery except ice cream. One...

This was one of best "Full English Breakfasts" I've ever had. Set me up for the day. No need to say any more

Popped in for lunch with a friend. Very good food with lots of choices and very good value for money. Staff always helpful and friendly and the service was fast and efficient. Really recommend if you’re just wanting a good value lunch. Breakfast menu looks...

We had lunch there, the best omelette in the Land and all the World and only wanted a BLT sandwich but it came with a fabulous salad and thick chips and the coffee is awesome

Really special little spot, surprisingly large with really great food at great prices. A new family favourite. Don't overlook it, beautiful views whole you eat too!

Myself and my new Husband, Marc, got married at Skylark on 21st October 2019. On the day that we came to view the venue, we were wowed by it, the place itself, the location, the views and also by the warmth of the owner, Sam....

Just back from a fantastic long weekend near Daventry culminating with my daughter's wedding at Skylark Fields Farm.what a wonderful venue. Beautiful views, wonderful food, and staff and owners who could not do enough for you. The meal was excellent, beautifully cooked including the vegetarian...

We went to a thirtieth wedding anniversary meal in the wedding venue. The venue was very nice. Staff were helpful. The food (fish, chips and mushy peas) was good. It just felt a little bit impersonal but a good time was had by all

My partner and I attended a wedding at this venue. The location is good and the vista spectacular. The function room and veranda are good and bar prices are good compared to other venues of this type However there are issues with the so called...

I have to say that everything the owners of Skylark did for our relatives wedding ceremony was superb. The location is lovely with great views over open countryside. Everything was well organised. Food was superb. The GF options were really tasty. All the waiting staff...

Had afternoon tea here, couldn’t fault it. Freshly prepared, delicious food and very good value! Amazing views and added bonus!

As a family we love visiting Skylark. The food is truly exquisite and hearty. The staff are always welcoming and summer is the best time as the kids can play outside as you just sit and chill out enjoying the drinks and surroundings! We are...

Rather than for the farm cafe I was a guest at a wedding here which was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The team had worked well to provide what the couple wanted for their wedding and were attentive to the needs of guests and the couple....

Like the surrounding and used to LOVE the shop which closed unfortunately. Good value for money. The outside is always closed and this is irritating. Over the past year they have turned into a wedding venue mainly so every time I want to go they...

I was attending a family wedding so the food that we enjoyed was done en masse, even so it was delicious. So I guess the cafe must be outstanding.

We love Skylark ... we mainly visit for breakfast at the weekend and we are never disappointed with the quality of food or the portion sizes. The restaurant could do with a few creature comforts/styling but good honest food and great service.

Quick, tasty and reasonably priced lunch. Bacon baguette was cooked perfect, ham, egg and chips good and pie of the day lovely! All piping hot and served with a smile! Lovely views. Lovely place.

I’m surprised I’ve not thought previously to put a review on here, as my parents & I have between us always loved visiting. In my parents case literally hundreds of times as it is near to them & they enjoy it so much. Usually I...

Popped in for quick brunch and place packed out with many dirty tables. Service was abrupt if not rude: appears it’s a crime to not pre book for a cafe ! Ordered eggs which from an egg farm you would have thought would be cooked...

Made the trip today especially after checking the opening times on the website, only to find the place closed. There was no mention of this under the opening times. Disappointed

Dropped in for a cooked breakfast and coffee in s Sunday morning, helpful staff and perfectly cooked breakfast - crispy bacon and potato’s, lovely sausages and even the butter was spreadably warm! Coffee screamingly hot. Lovely views over the fields and autumnal foliage of trees.

Passing by today with a very hungry child and decided to pop in and try it out for lunch. Decent little cafe, the food was as expected hot, simple and of reasonable quality. Have been previously for breakfasts only which are excellent. The speed of...

Where do I start!! there is so much to say but will try and break it down for you... We were here for a Wedding. and not for breakfast... Owners are shockingly Rude to Most people! There will be hidden cost all the way thru!...

Would be really useful if the Facebook page or website was updated so we could be informed when weddings etc are being held so a wasted journey isn’t made to the cafe!

Well worth the drive and often busy - do yourself a favour and book a table to avoid disappointment- especially if you are going in a fair size group. Best full English I have had in months and at a most agreeable price. Will be...

We love a trip out to Skylark, Good food, Good price and an amazing view. The staff are polite and friendly. The portion sizes are very generous, so if like us, You struggle to finish the main meal, there is "Cakeout"! Yippee.

We visited her for breakfast as we have done many times, excellent excellent food, great location, sadly very rarely open on a weekend now due to the venues wedding commitments.... can’t blame them though, there is nothing like it in the local area.

This is a gem of a place. We had an awesome breakfast and great coffee. Everything is high quality produce. Price was good and the setting is beautiful with great views and nice interior with air con. Lovely place to sit and eat. I do...

after checking trip adviser and site information as well found café closed up to 31st of July. Arrived there on August 1st found it was closed for a wedding. Because of the distance I was to travel, I checked carefully to make sure it would...

Was here last night for a wedding and. May I say the place is beautiful. The scenery is gorgeous as well as the grounds it's self being brilliant. The food on offer was great and the drinks cheap. Children had activities Inc.a zip line and...

I tried to visit this restaurant for lunch on Wednesday, 1st August. I had looked on their website and had seen that it was closed the previous weekend and on the 30th and 31st July. On 1st August I looked again on the website, but...

The food here Is lovely, but due to the closure of they play area we don't visit as much, it was our summer holiday place of choice, but I do like to go for breakfast here when kids are at school.

Wonderful location amateurs at front of house Chef Try’s but lacking in imagination Not really child friendly Air con struggling in this hot weather With more investment in training and menus could be good

I always used to buy my Christmas trees here and had been tempted to try the breakfast for sometime before giving it a go. It is not cheap but the food is great and the place and the surroundings are lovely

Just back from attending a friends wedding at Skylark Farm. Spent close to 12 hours there! The actual ceremony was held there which is why we were there for so long. Very clearly signed which was great for us as the sat-nav was playing up...

lovely setting for a quiet wedding , and a lovely meal , served by very pleasant staff, had a lovely time thank you

This is a place to visit over and over again. The food is always nice and the staff make you feel welcome. My son with special needs was catered for without him feeling uncomfortable. The views over farm land are wonderful. The eggs from their...

I visited today with my young son and our friends. We enjoyed our food and the child friendly environment. On previous visits we’ve been able to go outside and play on the equipment. This time we were told it’s for the use of weddings only....

We visit here for breakfast on a weekend (No longer Saturdays) and haven’t been for a while.... staff are always very friendly, food is always delicious and the views are great.... the kids used to like having a play on the swings etc in the...

Looks (from other reviews) like it’s now policy to reserve nearly every table and stop making it possible to get what was a fantastic Sunday breakfast. In my case even though we found a table with no reserved sign we were told after we sat...

I recently visited Skylark for my brothers wedding - we had a thoroughly lovely day - helped by some sunshine as well - but the venue was beautifully decorated with lights, and other nice touches - the ceremony room (café area normally) was transformed, the...

Situated on a free range chicken farm this cafe does a wide range lunches. These are in general substantial meals. This is not the place to go for a light snack. Service quick and friendly. Tables look out across miles of farmland. Just coffees and...

Come here a lot for lunch lovely place to eat food always nice and at a decent price the staff are also lovely. We came here to see Santa also in December and was well worth it defo coming back for that the kids loved...

Enjoyable cake and coffee, Good menu available. The cafe has great view across the fields. Fresh eggs are also available from the farm.

Our initial observations should have been a warning. Only a few tables were occupied. The substantial rest were equally split between being “Reserved” or scattered with uncleared dishes and cups. Nonetheless, we decided to give the place the benefit of our growing doubts and seek...

Hearty, freshly cooked food. Very tasty. Free WiFi. Selection of teas and coffees. Clean and pleasant cafe. In the warmer weather you can eat h hundreds of chickens free roaming through the huge windows. Love this place. Very sad that the farm shop closed down...

Great service, easy parking, lovely views and things for the kids to do outdoors on a good day. Good value and food

Well worth a visit as locals would tell you. Book ahead if going at the weekend due to Wedding Parties. The food is great, the view from the cafe superb. The staff are friendly and care about the business. Take a walk outside and see...

Have had breakfast on many occasions and has always been of the highest standard..Well worth a visit..

Great choices for breakfast. Huge helpings with smart & efficient service. Will definitely munch here again ... my only criticism... please take those awful net curtains down and show off that amazing view!!

Visited today and had the most delicious breakfast. All the ingredients were of excellent quality. Was very pleased that you still offer fried bread as part of the breakfast as it’s very hard to come by. The little fried potatoes were my husbands favourite. The...

First visit to this place after passing many times. Two of us stopped for tea and breakfast. Well presented cafe, service was prompt and the breakfast tasty...nice big mushroom, tasty bacon and sausage was especially good. My very favourite part of the visit was discovering...

Lovely place for Saturday morning breakfast, love the scenery and the service. The food was delicious.

We visited on 23rd December to see Father Christmas. What a magical & wonderful time we had. We arrived, family of 4 (2 adults, one 4 year old & one nearly 2 year old) along with Nanny & Grandad. Past a field of Christmas trees...

Nice countryside views from the panoramic windows here. Breakfasts looked good, although we just had a coffee and snack. Surroundings functional rather than relaxing. It's a fair walk from the car park. A shame the farm shop has closed; it used to be the main...

Myself with both my 2 boys my parents and my niece and nephew had booked to see father christmas on the 2nd december our tume was 2.10pm, we arrived in plenty of time, when we got to the grotto, we found that there was a...

My sister was having her wedding here, so we nipped in to check out the place with the family and have afternoon tea. The management knew my sister on sight, and welcomed her as such. The service staff were great, lots of joy to work...

great farm shop absolutely lovely cafe with home made produce.such lovely views great place for children to see animals.lovely place to get married.free parking.

Thought they were going out of business. Rang them and ok. Occasionally closed for weddings they said. Checked on their website and it confirmed they were open. Got there and closed. Very irritating as meeting friends on two occasions. Why do they not give clear...

Very nice breakfast today here, I've been served in 10 minutes, so fast! Lovely place, comfortable room!

We stopped for a snack and coffee and were impressed with the value of the menu. The full breakfast is something to behold! Service was good and nothing was too much trouble. We also bought some free range farm eggs. A great stop for breakfast...

Great little venue with super views for lunches and now weddings! Highly recommend the bacon and Brie toastie! A must every time!

Stopped off to visit Farm Shop and buy free range eggs, only to discover Skylark no longer has a farm shop but has diversified into Weddings. Still have the chickens and eggs for sale and a coffee shop. Bought eggs but didn't stop for coffee....

We have visited many times in the past and loved it and recently went back for lunch. We had lunch inside in the cafe as usual and then went to go outside to enjoy tea and cake, I was so very disappointed to find out...

OMG how do you sum up this place, three words..... ABSOLUTELY BLADY AMAZING!!!! The welcome you recieve when walking in is brilliant, it has a real family feel, amazing view and awesome food! The owners are absolutely lovely and your visit even better. I would...

We had our wedding reception at Skylark Farm. We chose Skylark for its beautiful setting. When we first went to Skylark we met a couple who were clearly very happy with their reception although my future groom had noted they had had a buffet. I...

One of my favourite places, but will not return. You can no longer sit outside the cafe, nor can the children play on the playground - one of the main reasons for going. Add to that poor service, uninterested staff, not enough cutlery and a...

This restaurant is in a beautiful spot with lovely views and plenty of parking, including disabled spaces. It is modern inside with chunky wooden tables. You order your food at the till and it is brought to you. The menu is extensive, the prices excellent...

Brilliant country side cafe , lovely home made food and cakes , staff very friendly , lovely views , also hosts weddings

This cafe is amazing. The food is gorgeous. The staff are wonderful. The farm shop is lovely with boutique style gift area, the crafts are beautiful. The fresh produce is brilliant value for such excellent quality sourced locally. They hold regular events and we see...

I took my Aunt here for lunch and was surprised at how extensive the menu was. We ordered omelette and homemade fishcake with chips. The omlette was rather sloppy and the fishcake was small but very tasty, the chips were also very good. We went...

visited skylarks for lunch .. plenty of carparking good prices good food all local produce will be visiting again.

Met some friends for lunch with the children and what a lovely spot to while away a few hours. We were able to have a good old natter sitting outside while the children played in the nice park, take a ball. The food was perfectly...

We wne tin as a family for brunch. We all had something very different, all of it was very good, one jacket pot was frosted, the entire meal replaced no questions asked and cost removed from the bill.

After attending a wedding here over the weekend i felt i needed to leave a review. With country side views over looking fields this lovely place made a wedding very special. The owners could not do enough to make sure everybody was happy lovely place...