Teesdale Cheesemakers Cafe in County Durham

The cheese is delicious and so are the pickles. I have eaten here twice. Each time, there was nowhere near enough bread - one and a half slices per person, and tiny cheese biscuits for a generous supply of cheese. This place is not cheap and I would rather have more bread and larger biscuits to go with the cheese. Each person is given only one knife, when several would be better, when moving from a blue cheese to a white cheese, for example. There was not enough butter for the table and a tiny little piece of fruitcake, although it tasted good. The new system of hosting groups only after shutting the cafe is fine, but I did not want to hear a long story about the business history when there was an agenda for the event on the day and an opportunity for group members to socialise.

An afternooon with Allison and Jonathan is an afternoon well spent! Passionate about cheese and Teesdale but also exceptionally good company. Allison talked us through the process of cheese making in the diary, focusing on the approach that they use and then we were joined by Jonathan who talked us through the cheeseboard, pairings and approaches. Super relaxed, super fun and super delicious! Good not recommend highly enough

Nothing to say apart from everything is fabulous, the hosts, the breakfast and the cheese and cheese toasty, omg!!!! Add feeding the goat and seeing the pigs, go here, you won't be disappointed x

Just back from Teesdale Cheese makers fantastic place & people. Jonathan & Allison are great hosts the shepherds huts are beautifully situated on their farm. Perfect peaceful getaway highly recommend! Great walks around the area with our dogs & amazing cheese so good we had to have 2 cheeseboards when we were there. Let's not forget the wood fire hot tub went in for 10 minutes got out 2 hours later. So good we are back in September can't wait!

We had a fantastic stay glamping for the weekend. A very warm welcome from Allison and Jonathan when we arrived and everything was explained well regarding the facilities on site. The views were amazing especially star gazing from the wood fired hot tub 😍 We ordered the meat and cheese platter which was set up ready with a sweet note in our cabin. Everything was delicious. The bed was comfy and the cabin nice and warm despite the windy outdoors! The shower, tea and coffee making facilities were ideal. We had breakfast in the cafe both mornings which was delicious - and included great service. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting a getaway with a personal touch. Thank you for an amazing stay. Rebecca and Kate x

We actually stayed at pond farm on their glampng site. What a great place and base for getting around . Had breakfast in the coffee shops where we meet up with some friends before heading off for the day. Sorry no pictures of the food just a couple of the glamping pods

It’s rare to find somewhere of such consistent quality and high standards. The cheese is delicious without exception and the bacon sandwiches are perfection. The hot chocolate is the best I’ve ever had anywhere… ever. The coffee is also very good and the service never lacking, Dogs are given a friendly welcome and there are even cheese dog biscuits available, It might seem a bit remote but it is worth it and there is lovely rural scenery on the way. There are also a number of public footpaths near by suitable for combining your visit with a country walk. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Visited with a friend of ours who lives nearby on a horribly wet Sunday. She understood from a local friend it was highly recommended. We were all not disappointed. Delicious cheese, friendly welcome, courteous staff and owners, dog friendly, and a really tasty lunch. Defo return!

We only live 10 minutes away and took family visiting for brunch. As always the food is amazing. The home bred sausages are fantastic which we knew from previous visits and having had their pork burgers which are the best we have had. Today we couldn’t resist having a slice of their home made biscotti cheesecake OMG!!! It is to die for, a taste of heaven. Fantastic food, fantastic service. So glad we live nearby 😉

Called in after seeing it on TV. We had a lovely introduction to the establishment by a charming young lady. The coffee, cake and sausage bun were all 5*. However, we weren't over impressed with the cheese we bought and the area around the pig sty was smelly, filthy and impossible to walk round.

We went for the Christmas Wind (wine) Down cheese sharing platter. Have been previously for a sausage sandwich that was second to none. What a fantastic night. The setting is lovely, the cheese is exceptional but the owners really make it what it is. The cheese sharing platter was amazing, provided with expert assistance and pairing guidance from Jonathan. Amazing service throughout from Allison. Followed by the best cheesecake we've ever had. We'll definitely be visiting again for the other events later in the year. A true county Durham Gem and well with a visit.

What lovely people , a real credit to Durham, I love supporting local family businesses, I am never disappointed and this proves my point . Please visit you will love it .

The best cheese toasties in the world . Had the blue and bacon toastie it was amazing. Lovely setting and great service. Highly recommend. Can't wait to visit when we are back again in May. Only wish it was closer to home.

Firstly shout out to Robson Green’s TV programme otherwise we may not have come across this delightful place. Apologies for the delayed review from our stay in August. We received a warm and friendly welcome. A peaceful location with pleasant views and nature right on the doorstep of the lodge. A modern lodge, which is spacious. We thought it did miss a side table next to the bed. We pre-ordered a meat and cheese platter, which was enjoyed with a chilled glass of fizz as the sun set for the evening. We certainly appreciated the cheese more having had the interesting, friendly chat and tour with Allison earlier in the day, The cheese tour was informative and great insight into cheese making. Thank you. We ate breakfast in the on-site cafe and again the food was tasty with a friendly service. We had a lovely time celebrating a birthday during our stay switching off from the hustle and bustle of life. We agree with cheese and tranquility is the way to be. We hope to return and have recommended others to visit. Thanks again.

Hubby and I stayed in one of the glamping huts with our pooch. It's really quiet and romantic - lucky us, we had a perfectly clear sky to watch the stars from our hot tub. The hosts are friendly and helpful, and of course, the cheese and meat platter was yummy. We hope to go back again one day.

We had a multi sensory experience having stayed in one of the glamping pods, enjoyed Allison’s dairy tour and gorged ourselves on both a charcuterie/cheese platter and two delicious breakfasts. We even met the piglets. It’s a terrific business trying to do a small selection of things really well. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed having a large fluffy bath sheet to dry myself after a shower (no feeble bath towel here). It’s a business which is constantly striving to improve which is so refreshing. That said, being off grid was so relaxing - no telly! Allison’s cheeses are wonderful and Jonathan’s breakfasts superb.

What an absolute gem of a cafe. The owners are so welcoming. Excellent menu choices. Well priced. They produce there own range of cheeses which are amazing. Also have the best cheesecake I've ever tasted. Can't wait to visit again.

Absolutely fantastic place, for relaxation and a completely stress free experience, the hosts Johnathan and Alison are lovely, they make your stay welcoming and enjoyable.

What can we say except spectacular! The hospitality and kindness of both Allison and Jonathan were exceptional and the icing on the cake of a superb weekend. We stayed in Ash Shepards hut for 2 nights during July’s wettest days but that did not dampen the experience or enjoyment. From a very informations dairy tour - Allison’s love for what she does is inspirational - to a cracking breakfast starter with the best sausages we’ve ever eaten (and we’re from Lincolnshire) To top it all off, the cocktails are beautiful, strong and flavourful. We haven’t even discussed cheese! The Brie is beyond what our tastebuds could handle - simply divine. Thank you both for your hospitality, nature and pure goodness.

Stayed here for three nights. It was beautiful so peaceful for a complete relaxing break. The shepherds hut was so comfortable and cosy everything we needed. The food was excellent especially the cheese. The pizza night was delicious. Breakfast was lovely. We hope to be back next year. Thankyou Alison and Jonathan

Had a fantastic weekend stay in one of the lodges. If you want to get away and relax this is the place to go . We had a lovely cheeseboard and several full English breakfasts which were great. Beautiful setting with great views , hot tubs are great and I even got to feed the pigs. Excellent hosts very warm welcome and we will definitely be back

I have reviewed Cheesedale before, but we just can’t stop coming here. We are back for weekend of Glamping, hot tubing, fabulous breakfast, more hot tubing, amazing tapas evening, g&t and biscotti cheesecake with Wallace the goat…….. love coming here! Love Allison, Jonathan, Sarah, Angela and great to met Helen tonight! We will be back. (Again)! Xx

I first heard about Teesdale Cheesemakers on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes & am so grateful that I did. The glamping pods & scenery looked amazing on the show & I immediately thought “I could do with some of that!” As virtually full time carers for...

What an amazing stay - we were warmly greeted by Allison in reception whilst we were having a drink after arriving early. Jonathan then took us over to the glamping lodge and explained everything to us and gave us information about the surrounding countryside- Jonathan...

Had a great 3 day break at this marvellous place. Quite peaceful and relaxing the glamping pod was very comfortable and warm had a great time in the hot tub . The breakfast at the cafe is excellent and the host couldn't do enough for...

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left Alison and Johnathan were amazing hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them. Johnathan showed us to our lodge and everything worked including the wood fired hot tub which was amazing under the stars!...

Fantastic day learning the intricacies of making cheese, very hands on, learned a lot with Allison guiding us through the process. This is a must for cheese lovers, I never liked blue cheese before our visit but happy to say I have been converted. Allison...

Had a fabulous day doing the cheese making experience, would highly recommend it, it was definitely a great experience and fascinating. Allison & Johnathan are a lovely couple who make you feel very relaxed, we came away feeling like friends , Got to mention the...

Two nights in Ash cabin. Fully met our expectations, Jonathan gave good advice on hot tub. Had a breakfast pack and a cheese/meat platter in the cabin,both excellent. Found out as we left they had just won two North East tourism Gold awards ,very well...

Lunch was recommended to me by one of the venues suppliers. Their homemade hamburgers were the best I have ever tasted. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

When we arrived we knew by the friendliness of the cafe staff and Jonathan we had made the right decision to stay in a shepherds hut. We first started with a cheese and meat sharing platter that was made up of their own and local...

Best bacon sandwich I can remember eating. Friendly service and good shop too. Highly recommended.

My boyfriend and I stayed for 2 nights in one of the clamping cabins and had the most amazing time. Allison and Jonathan were so helpful and kind. We didn’t have our own transport so on our second day, they kindly picked up some shopping...

Great little café with cheeses to die for. Always spotlessly clean, warm from the log burner and the even warmer welcome each time we visit. The staff are amazing, the toasties - with tempting weekly specials - and cheese scones are definitely worth coming back...

After walking the dog we went to the cafe for a bite to eat and a cup of coffee. There was a warm welcome and friendly chat. The homemade pork pie and cheese special was first rate. The pork was from the pigs fed with...

This is an amazing place to visit. The cafe is fabulous, the cheese (made on site in their own dairy) is amazing and the glamming is exceptional. My wife and I love this place, it is definitely our favourite place of 2022. We had a...

Great coffee, breakfast and surroundings. Mocha was luxurious and best one I have had in ages. Picked up a few cheeky cheeses along the way ;)

Friday night tapas is such a treat after a busy week. So much choice it was hard to decide but we shared a big plate of Nachos, then Garlic Prawns, Chorizo with Hummus, Caprese Salad (with Alison’s Garlic Cheese) and added some bread to mop...

One night stay but wish we could.have stayed longer! Absolutely wonderful place! We stayed in the Ash cabin which was immaculate! Beautiful log fired hottub, in the most tranquil setting you could imagine. A lovely walk through the farm led us to a secluded woodland...

Visited whilst exploring the area with family over from Australia. Such a great find, friendly staff, food excellent. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Stayed here for 2 nights in glamping huts. Friday evening tapas at cafe was amazing, great food, local beers. Hut was secluded away from the farm, but great view, simple, comfortable, tranquil. Very dog friendly place - our dog Charlie was well fussed.. Cheese making...

First Tapas Night at Cafe Cheesedale and we’ll certainly be back for another. Lovely selection of Spanish-style tapas dishes. It was hard to choose! We went for nachos with a variety of delicious toppings, chorizo with hummus, mushrooms with creamy blue cheese sauce, pork meatballs...

Friendly and informative people. Selling homemade cheese and burgers as well as delicious cakes .Rustic cafe with seating outside and warm log fire inside .Good value for money. Small shop selling local produce .You can also attend cheese making courses .You can visit the pigs...

Stumbled upon this…beautiful rural setting, great walking/cycling, dog friendly shop and cafe with views!!!! Fantastic opportunity to try a selection of their home made cheeses, sausage and bacon, beautiful little shop with all local sourced products, I forgot to take pictures I was enjoying that...

We met up with family and decided to go wandering looking for a tea room/coffee shop, we came across Teasdale Cheesemakers Cafe. Not knowing what to expect we were pleasantly surprised by the warm friendly welcome. Breakfast buns, bacon baps, along with the tea and...

We visited Teesdale Cheesemakers cafe for their Friday pizza night. There was a really welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We ate inside as it was a bit cold and there was a lovely warm log burner and ….most importantly the pizzas were delicious!! We had a...

Whether you are calling in for a delicious toastie, or coffee and cake, or to purchase the beautiful cheeses made on site, you will be sure of a warm welcome. There is nothing better than sitting in the sunshine, looking over the fields, eating great...

Called here today for for lunch an was not disappointed lovely place nice friendly staff and the food was excellent I had a sausage and bacon sandwich and my wife had a ham and cheese toasty which had there own cheese and ham in she...

Went for lunch and had a wonderful selection of cheeses. Outstanding cheese-makers, friendly and inviting cafe, small shop. Definitely going again!

Hubby and I visited for the first time yesterday on a recommendation from a friend. We weren’t disappointed. Friendly staff and cosy environment. We had pre booked our table, upon arrival they gave us a choice of indoors or outdoors. It was a little chilly...

Friendly staff, happy animals, spectacular cheeseboard. Small farm shop inside the cafe. Covered seating and outdoor seating. Good house wine.Will definitely be back.

With plenty of space for outside dining Teesdale Cheesemakers are open for a range of drinks and snacks. We picked up a few essentials in the shop (cheese, piccalilli and fudge) before taking our seats on the terrace. We both ordered flat white Lonton coffee...

As we couldn’t hold our normal company xmas party this year Jonathan and Allison arranged to send out a selection of cheeses, beers, wines, crackers and chutneys to 30 of our staff across europe. We then held a session on Zoom where Jonny talked us...

Lovely local produce, friendly welcoming owners. Helpful with Gluten free, had a lovely bacon and mushroom sandwich.. looking forward to sampling the cheese we bought later on! Sure this will be the first of many visits! COVID safe too.

We enjoyed a great evening with Jonathan and Alison who’s are the perfect hosts. Pizzas were lovely as was the Barnard Castle porter ale. Prices were extremely reasonable and we will be back

Good coffee nice cakes including gluten free choice which was the best cup cake ever salted caramel and delicious. Friendly staff . One way systems in place so good Covid measures in place. Small shop which sells cheese and cheese products. Love their Doris cheese

We visited for a cup of tea and to shop for cheese and other items. We ordered a cheese box during lockdown which we really enjoyed so wanted to visit when we were on a weekend break in the area. The chesses are all really...

Such a lovely little cafe in a fab setting. It was raining when we arrived but we sat outside under cover and we were warm and dry, and we had a lovely view of the cows. I had a blue cheese toastie and it was...

Cheese and all other local products are worth the slight but attractive detour. Added to which, Jonathan and Alison are always so chirpy, worth going for the craic alone.

Wonderful place just down the road from me. The hosts are charming and good fun, the farm shop is well stocked with local produce; McColl's beers are excellent. Lovely spot to sit and relax or visit the animals I'm regular for their excellent, fresh pizza's......

This is a great little place, ran by a lovely helpful couple, we have been with our nine year old twins to eat and also use the shop on a regular basis. Can't fault the food or service, love that they make and use their...

A meal out! 😀 Delicious artisan pizza and sweetza with a nice glass of rose at Teesdale Cheesemakers tonight. The spelt flour pizza base is a triumph, perfectly complementing the topping of tomato, peppers, mushroom, onion and plenty of Allison’s fabulous garlic cheese. We opted...

Not being able to access these wonderful local award winning cheeses from York due to current Covid-19 travel restrictions i ordered a delivery and it arrived the next day complete with crackers and chutney. We had a scrumptious Nanny Blue, Doris and White Hilton Brie...

This lovely cafe, whilst closed to diners, is opening six days a week to support the local community with supplies of fresh produce and of course their delicious cheese and pork. And co-ordinating assistance for shielded and vulnerable households. If you can't visit now because...

Friendly people, very dog friendly, and fantastic locally sourced food. We’ve been a couple of times and will definitely be going back. It’s cheesetastic!

Fab lunch. We had toastie, sausage nap and bacon and egg bap. Really friendly owners. Always happy. Cheese is amazing! Lovely atmosphere with a warm fire. Really friendly with children. Welcome dogs and even have dog treats. Cakes also look amazing! This really is not...

Great little cafe, using locally sourced and on site produce, brilliant friendly staff. Dog friendly and even collaborated with Wellybix to make some little bit very popular dog biscuits when your furry friend visits with you too.

Great set up with friendly owners. Had cheese platters with a nice choice of cheeses. Comprehensive menu, will be back

This new cafe is such a great addition to the Dale! When we heard Teesdale Cheesemakers were opening a cafe on their farm at Copley we were very excited. We couldn’t wait to visit and weren’t disappointed. From excellent coffee and cake to delicious cheese...

A lovely new cafe in Teesdale! Really cosy and welcoming with a menu that features Teesdale Cheesemakers delicious products. Visited for brunch today and tried their homemade sausages 😋 Their cheeses are yummy too, recommend the Nanny Blue and lemon curd!! Highly recommend👍

I almost dont want to tell anyone about this lovely place as it is so quaint with wonderful food and hospitality I want it all for ourselves! The food in the cafe is delicious, lovely cheese on toast I had and the caramel cake is...

Lovely warm welcome, nice menu (expanding as visitors leave comments and the team add items). Great to be able to buy Teesdale Cheeses whenever we want, rather than having to wait to find you guys at a food market. You can even go watch them...

I visited with family and friends for the cafe opening weekend and it was fantastic! The setting is stunning with a backdrop of rolling countryside and the staff were really great! We had the cheese and crackers, which was the perfect amount, I would highly...

I’ve now been to the cafe cheesedale twice now.. each time we were warmly greeted and made to feel very welcome.. nothing was too much trouble and they went into detail about all the food I was trying to decide between as it all looked...

I first came into contact with one of the owners, Jonathon at Bishop Auckland food festival. I purchased some cheese including Doris and the lemon curd. Well I’m hooked! I love cheese and all of the cheeses they produce are fabulous. I’ve watch with delight...

Artisan cheese maker that has started a little cafe. Fabulous locally sourced food & the cheese, made on site, is fantastic, so yummy. You can see the cheese being made & meet the rare breed pigs. Get your orders in for Christmas quick. A great...

We went on the opening weekend and thoroughly enjoyed a cheese and meat platter and a scotch egg with salad, and a couple of coffees each. I also bought a throw made of recycled bottles for a Xmas present for my daughter. The food /...

Fantastic food. Even better service. I personally had the soup of the day (tomato) followed by the black pudding scotch egg with a selection of exquisite cheeses. I recommend this cafe highly to anyone passing nearby. Pop in try it out. I promise you won’t...