Tern Cafe in Waverley

This is a pleasant spot to sit and chew the cud. But there is only filter coffee available - no latte/cappuccino, since they say they haven't sufficient power to the hut!! What an excuse. In the past they served really nice bacon butties- but no more. And sometimes the milk curdles! Poor, poor show from the National Trust (assuming they are the owners)

Pretty spot but full of dogs. The coffee was filter coffee (or instant for decaf) and they were all disappointing and quite overpriced. The milk was slightly curdled, too.

Lovely little cafe in nice location by the pond. Shame about the hot dogs we had, very disappointing, no onions served in baguette and the sausage was so dry and crusty it was like it had been cooked the day befor and kept warm. Expensive too at £17.60 for tea, hot choc and 2 hot dogs.

Having lived in the area all my life I have always visited the big pond over the hill but today we decided to take some photos round the little pond and see what it's like Parking Parking was ok but not sure what we are paying for? No clear parking places no security and all parking machine cashless, as you are between two hills surround by thick trees I had zero signal. So well thought out ( slow clap) It was close to the end of the day but we thought grab a drink from the cafe and sit and watch the sunset Cafe area was very poorly set out benches all over the place and very few on a level plane so sitting was problematic at best I spotted for the older person, sooo much scope to add decking area to show the pond but I had to make do with rats running about instead Cafe was super!! Expensive £6 for a hotdog that was nothing more then a "medium" sausage in a dry roll to add that was cold like it came out the fridge NOT worth £6 more like £2.50. I did ask if it could be cut in half as it was the only one left so my wife could had a snack with me, I was told by staff " we will not be cutting it as we don't want any argument who has the bigger half" I laughed and said well I will give the bigger half to my other half, then I realised she was serious... I mean it's half seriously how hard can that be and do you need a ruler to find that out 🙄 Luxury hot choc was over priced and could not use different milk as its in choc powder already so we were told. Not sure how choc powder and hot water was spray cream and 6 tiny marshmallow came to that price and to make matters worse the lazy staff did not ever stir it so just had a clod of dry power ot the bottom of my cup quite poor at best given the price 100% will not being going back next time I will bring a coffee and snack from home 👍

A well hidden cafe in the Frensham woods, by the Little Pond. Despite it being a hot summers day, it was very quiet. Food of coffee and a pasty was good, but not exceptional. Downside was the awful pay and display machines in the car park. OK as a National Trust member who gets it free, but appalling for those trying to pay, particularly when using a phone to pay with minimal signal.

We love this place. It's great to be able to have a cup of tea and something to eat after a walk with grandchildren, or before! We arrived with a grumpy grandson who perked up considerably after a bacon bap.

We called in here and had ice creams and sat by the pond watching the world go by. The café has a good selection of food and drinks and also a very handy toilet area for all to use.

A good café pit stop on a bike ride. Plenty of outdoor seating, with sheltered benches available. Plenty of food to choose from with a separate window to collect hot food if you ordered it, helping manage the que.

It's great in this covid time to be able to sit outside, socially distanced. The filter coffee is good, and the bacon sandwiches were excellent. BUT.. there is no latte here, and they had run out of baps! As it used to say on school reports: "could do better"

Nice bacon butty and a coffee and tea...I do prefer a cappuccino but they don’t do speciality coffees! Staff ok although not overly friendly, quite expensive, we usually walk over to the cafe at the big pond, Philip who runs it is a friendly character and they do the best cappuccino! Although I would return to the term cafe again!

Avoid this cafe - use the Great Pond facilities instead. Had to stand in queue for well over 30 minutes just to order lunch (at 12:30 on Sunday). Organisation was appalling, nothing was prepared, sausages and bacon were still being cooked despite the 30 minute waiting to order. no soup despite advertising such. when it was my turn, I asked for what was already made up - the only answer was a ham sandwich (£3.85), which I accepted - and then the server went off to make it - but it wasn't my order he was making - it was the previous order anyway! This cafe requires better management.

Popular cafe with walkers and other visitors to the lake. Mostly selling hot drinks which are most welcome after a lap of the lake.

We stop here on a regular basis, being fond walkers of the area. The coffee is nice and there is always a good selection of food choices. The tray bakes are particularly good. On the weekends they have youngsters staffing the cafe, and quite often they close up early, like today when we stopped of at 16.00hrs looking forward to a restorative cuppa, very disappointed again to find everyone had gone home..... it had been raining earlier in the day but by 14.00 hrs it was dry! No way to run a business in my humble opinion.

Sweet cafe overlooking the pond. Slight pricey but worth it considering its a lovely spot. Friendly staff to.

We think well worth a pop in for drink and or snacks. I do think Nat Trust are a tad overpriced but had pleasant and quick service and loved that we could sit outside in sun...in February!...watching the bird wildlife react to spring. The walk round the lake afterwards was fun, with half term families greeting us as we passed - a lovely afternoon.

Visit here every weekend for the beautiful walks. The national trust cafe is a nice addition to frensham ponds. However everything they sell is extremely expensive and sadly completely unjustified. The quality of food is just very average and doesnt warrant the prices they charge.

Coffee (x2) was not good. A sausage bap proved to be mediocre. The £8.00 price tag was simply too much for what it was.

The woman who runs this is so rude and lacking in customer care. I would seriously not waste your money at this establishment. She was so unkind to me when I lost my phone and had to collect from them. The poor people that work in that establishment, I feel for them. On more than 1 occasion I have had to witness her awfully rude behaviour.

Great little place for drinks, snacks and a good variety of ice cream! A range of seating: sheltered, shaded or sunny.

This is a nice little cafe operating mainly during daylight hours selling teas, coffees and ice-creams. Dogs are allowed here but will have to be on a lead. Water offered to pets. Credit cards accepted. Ample parking space available close by.

Cafe is well situated next to the lake and a short walk from the car park. After a long walk with the dog - part dog and part hippo! we went for a tea and bacon butty, cake that rounded the day off. Really a fantastic place to visit during a week day, other reviewers indicate avoid the weekend as its very busy. We really loved this location.

Pleasant and friendly cafe with great hot chocolate and bacon bap to finish off exploring the ponds and heath ...

Out for a wander and fancied a hot chocolate to warm us up. Good selection of cakes and tray bakes, millionaire shortbread and fruity flapjack were our choice today. Lovely hotel chocolate with cream and marshmallows.

A nice surprise! Beautiful location and proper old style cafe. Nice tea and really nice sandwich with lovely bread. I would definitely recommend it!

Tern Cafe is a great little eatery in a lovely setting. It's not the cheapest cafe in the world, but the setting and quality are worth it. Perfect for a post-walk pick me up.

Yo había ido a Frensham Pond muchas veces poco pero nunca visitó este café. Dos rollos de tocino y dos cafés de filtro era de alrededor de 13 libras. 00. Este es un poco excesivo para mi gusto, pero ir a cualquier café de la ciudad y cuesta alrededor del mismo. El entorno no podría ser mejor, pero el personal era muy bueno, así como hay un amplio rellenando los rollos. La comida también era todo maravillosamente presentado y no experiencias deliciosa, buen trabajo y gracias.

Situated at Frensham Little Pond this is a grsat place to start or finish your walk. Good selection if food and cakes. Can get quite busy at weekends and closes at 3pm.

Frensham siempre ha sido un lugar favorito de la infancia, que ahora es un adulto y visitando a mis padres mientras desde Yorkshire, fuimos para un paseo y la cafetería Tern abierto. Es bonito ver el cobertizo viejo. El personal es muy agradable, teniendo en cuenta donde están hay una buena selección de comida. Yo y mi madre tenía un tostado, que era delicioso y teacake mi padre tenía un sándwich de tocino que bajó muy bien, incluso tenían té de menta! ! Ha necesitado café Frensham durante mucho tiempo, este café es una adición muy bienvenida.

Este pequeño lugar junto al lago era perfecta para nuestras necesidades. Es un café del National Trust y el aparcamiento es de pago en consecuencia. Sin embargo motos aparcar gratis.

Una maravillosa ubicación tranquila, donde podrá sentarse a tomar el sol y ver el estanque y comer bien preparado y bocadillos. tartas

Alojado localmente para la boda de unos amigos y parado en el camino a casa después de una tarde/noche pesada. La ubicación es idílica, rollos de tocino y café estupendo y la señoritas que trabaja allí incluso mejor. Mientras, vimos caballos nadando en el estanque y luego fuimos para una hora a pie antes de volver a casa. Bien merece una visita.

The staff are very cheerful and helpful and it is a very clean establishment. The tables are outside over looking the little pond; there are also some tables undercover. We stop off for a quick cuppa after a walk around the pond before we let the children off their leads and have fun in the water.

My heart sank when I heard they were going to open a cafe at Frensham Little Pond as I thought it would just be another assault on the wallet and on a local beauty spot. However I make an exception for the Tern - a lovely place to bird watch, good cakes and friendly efficient service - it's actually added to the attraction of the area, not taken away from it. Now it's a place I love to go for a quiet cuppa and beautiful views.

Stopped at the Tarn Café for hot drinks and cake whilst doing a walk passing Frensham PondBeautiful spot and plenty of picnic tables banked up the slopes so everyone has a nice view. Good coffee and tea (brown sugar even!) and the snacks - cake and savoury - are excellent; they were selling out when we passed through. Loos round the corner and a large car park just behindCouldn't ask for more!

Went for the afternoon. The café was very busy. I suspect looking forward to some of the goodies on show. Run by Rebecca. The other thing is it is lovely to see the café re opened as it was closed for some year's.

The setting for this cafe is wonderful on its own, add in Tern cafe's offerings and you have yourself a fabulous place to stop after a walk at the lovely Frensham Little Pond. Rebecca's Goulash Soup is devine and the cakes she has on offer are absolutely yummy! It's become a regular visit for my Mum and I who can happily take the scrabble board and while away a couple of hours. Friendly, helpful service with a great selection on the menu. I recommend popping in as a little post/mid walk treat.

I planned a visit to the Tern Cafe during a guided walk that I was leading today (Friday) - always good to have a coffee stop somewhere along the way. I checked the internet for opening times and the NT were showing 10 - 3 Sunday to Saturday, Trip advisor (this page) shows 9 - 5. I found an email address and sent an enquiry but nobody bothered to answer. As it is now Winter I thought I'd play safe and assume 10 - 3. We arrived after 6 miles of walking to find the cafe shut. Fortunately 2 ladies (both Rebecca) were there and were happy to open for us. They were only there because they'd arranged to feed and water a bunch of 'Children in Need' walkers who were yet to arrive. Otherwise it would most definitely have been shut. Apparently it's only open at the weekend this time of year. PLEASE update the websites as it's most disappointing (and embarrassing for me as a guide) to turn up and find the coffee stop shut. I've only given this 5 stars because the Rebeccas were only too happy to cook (very nice) bacon butties for us and supply us with hot drinks.

Great place to stop off after a walk around the lake. Super ice creams, amazing cakes, tea and coffee. Couldn't really be better.

Have been using this cafe through the summer and it continues to provide beautiful refreshments with excellent service. Thank You Rebecca for doing such a fantastic job,love the place. I would come here everyday for a drink and cake if I didn't have to go to work!

What a welcome addition to frensham. As an angler I often fancy a quick coffee on my way home, despite being smelly and looking like a bank tramp I'm always welcomed! Long may the turn continue

There is a decent selection of drinks and snacks but not great for a full on meal. Seating is outdoor only which is great by the pond on a sunny day.

The tern cafe is open,Monday till Sunday, 10am till 5pm everyday. They serve food all day from the time they open till they close.

Amazing little cafe selling lovely homemade produce. Have visited as couple and with family (always with dog!), and great everytime. Lots of thought put in, down to the box of binoculars and toys for children to use. Staff on weekdays very friendly. Young staff on weekend visits less so and sadly seemed completely disinterested. Overall a fabulous place to stop :-)

Visited 21-02-2015.First time visit to cafe.Went for a walk around Frensham Pond and at end of the walk visited the cafe.Staff good, food and drink good.well recommended and will return.

This is the second time we've visited the Tern Cafe after a walk around the pond and we weren't disappointed. We had chunky soup and a sausage roll plus a cup of tea. The soup was clearly home made and tasted wonderful. The lady serving was friendly and chatty and clearly enjoyed her work.All al fresco but there is some covered area if its raining.Definitely worth a visit after a walk.

Lovely cafe with views of lake. Dog friendly and the frothiest and creamiest hot chocolate for the kids. Delicious flapjacks. Staff lovely. Will return soon.

At the end of a long walk around Frensham ponds area we discovered by chance that the old Warden's cottage at the end of the Little Pond has been turned into a NT café. It offered very friendly and helpful staff and a short but perfect menu for a cold day. Fabulous home made soups for vegetarian and meat eaters and home made appropriate pasties to accompany the soup. Great home made cakes. A lovely little spot and we will be going back. There were tables outside and, a great plus at any time of year in this country, an open barn with hay bale seating to get out of the wind and cold (there is no seating inside the café). For this month the Cafe is only open on Saturdays and Sundays but fingers crossed for longer opening as the spring advances. Dogs are welcome.

Discovered tern café by accident whilst walking around frensham pond ,just what you need on a chilly day hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and a lovely piece of cake. Mind you was tempted to reorder a bacon sandwich when smelt it cooking. The ladies cooking and serving were so polite and nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to going here in the summer will be lovely sitting out next to the pond. Definitely worth a visit ,it can be your reward for going out for a walk !

We take our dogs for a walk round Little Pond quite regularly, but haven't visited this little café until the weekend before Christmas. This was a spontaneous pit stop, and we're so glad we did!There are benches to sit on, and if it's raining or over crowded there's a little shelter with hay stacks to sit on instead. It was quite busy when we got there but we managed to get a bench! Dogs had the freedom to roam around but ours were too excited to leave off the lead, however, the cafe offered dog treats which ours appreciated :)Anyway, let's get on to the most important things... Service and food! In short, both were fantastic. We think it was a mother and daughter team working in the cafe, and both were very helpful and smiley, which was lovely. As it was the weekend before Christmas, they were doing special bacon and brie or sausage and stuffing baps. We decided to go for two bacon and brie baps, mince pies for him, a caramel shortbread slice for her and a tea and coffee. The total came to about £15, which was a bit overpriced but definitely worth it in the end. When the baps were ready (didn't take long at all) they were oozing with brie and the bacon was cooked amazingly. We would have happily gone in for second helpings!Definitely worth another visit, and hopefully won't be long until we pop in again for the delicious food and wonderful service :)

well what a lovely surprise ,we have been walking over from the big pond to the small pond some time now and have just discovered this lovely little gem.good coffee -snacks -very helpful staff and a nice clean toilet and what a view see you next weekend