The Granary at Willowbrook Farm in Peterborough

Fantastic!!! We had the roast of the day with 2 choices of meat and what we got was the best I have had from many places we have visited. The price is great and just could not fault anything. Ok, it's a small place so you cannot have many staff, and I did notice how rude customers where because they could not have service there and now, all I would say to them is go to a fast service facility and eat crap!!! Well done for what they do in such a small place. It's great and will be going back again and again. Thank you.

This was our first visit after recently moving to the area and unfortunately we won’t be returning. The coffee was so bitter that I couldn’t finish mine. The cake tasted nice but the sponge was really stodgy. A very disappointing visit.

This is one of our favourite places for Breakfast. We went on a Monday morning, a quiet time for them but most people are at work. We were met by a very friendly and professional lady who took our order and showed us to our table. The tea came along almost immediately, a nice big pot for the 2 of us. A few minutes later, a Full English and a Vegetarian Breakfast was on our table along with some Orange Juice. Top Quality ingredients, cooked to perfection. We do intend going back for Lunch or afternoon tea at some point, the cakes on show looked very inviting.

If you want a nice Afternoon Tea then don’t go here!! We arrived and we were told we could sit where we liked and we sat in the gazebo part. My partner asked to use the toilet and was just told ’down there’. I sat down and the table surface was very sticky but then again they all were. Had to ask the young server to clean the table which she did do. The stand with the scones,cakes and finger sandwiches was then just placed on the table. The server then went about clearing dirty crockery from other tables and I had to ask her for some plates. We then proceeded to start on the fingers sandwiches, a grand total of 4 each and some of the bread was dry. There were 2 1/8 pieces of pork pies and what appeared to be 2x 1/4 of a sausage roll. Both were extremely dry and the pastry was hard and didn’t manage to eat all of them. We then started on the small cakes which looked like they had sat on display for a long time. 3 of them were very stodgy chocolate ones. The 2 scones looked very nice but again were dry and crusty on the outside. There was no butter just a small jar of jam and a pot of well known clotted cream. They did bring out 2 pieces of chocolate cake which we were told goes with it. As this was a birthday treat for me reaching 70 I was extremely disappointed and I can honestly say this was the WORSE afternoon tea I’ve ever had. The only saving grace was the tea was hot and we had a second pot to wash the dry food down. To cap it off the floor had snail trails over it along with crumbs etc from previous customers. My suggestion to the owners would be to go and look at other establishments offering afternoon tea and see how it is done properly. Will never recommend this place.

We only see our family occasionally as they are all very busy either trying to cope with ever increasing costs and long working hours or, in the case of the grandchildren, having a break from important school examinations. So, when they do visit us we like to indulge them. This Sunday we asked our oldest grandchild where he would like to go for lunch before returning to London. Despite being able to go anywhere locally he chose the ‘The Granary’ at Scotsman Lodge between Ufford and Marholm. In the past we have been very pleased with both the service and food here but today was a disaster. We arrived and there was only one other couple in the eating area so it was far from busy. Having sat down and waited I decided to check on whether orders were taken at the table or inside at the till. The waitress said that normally we would be expected to order at the till. I had said that was fine but as there was 6 of us I would need a bit of paper and a pencil to write down the order. Eventually she agreed to take the order at the table. The order included 3 pork bab and chips with salad, a Halloumi cheese with salad and an ‘off menu days special’ item that came with salad for my daughter. The youngest grandchild opted for a scone with jam and cream. In addition, we had 4 teas and a diet coke. When the order arrived, the pork was extremely fatty, the salad (in all the dishes) was sad and the chips looked as if they had been around for a while. My wife’s halloumi salad was minimal (certainly for £9) and my daughter was too polite to comment her meal. The cream which accompanied my youngest grandson's scone was as hard as nails and his mother has to try and make it easier to use. Apart from one, the staff were sullen and when paying at the till at the end of meal I remarked on how sullen a particular staff member was, I was told she had not been there long and was a bit shy. The meal itself came to £64.15 which under normal circumstances in today’s climate would not have been unreasonable but the standard of food put before us was not up to scratch. It will be some time before we return ‘The Granary’ on the Marholm road on a Sunday.

Unfortunately a very disappointing experience, my friend & I ordered a cappuccino, an americano & a piece of carrot cake. Both coffees were bitter & we were unable to drink them and the carrot cake wasn’t much better, stodgy not light my friend who loves carrot cake left most of it. The waiting staff gave us our money back on the coffee but it was a wasted visit.

The Granary tea room has good views over the fields. However we were very disappointed, the tea rooms had no ambience, and when we were there the floors needed a good clean as did some of the tables. Chairs and high chairs stacked at one side. Looked very unloved. Only one member of staff who initially served us like warm chocolate, which we took back to be reheated. Fruit scone was OK. Won't be going back in a hurry.

We were warned by our friends that the place has gone down hill but unfortunately we didn't take their advice and went anyway. Sadly we found the staff to be very rude on several occasions, we didn't have any specific or special requests but everything seemed too much trouble for them. The table next door adviced us as we sat down, I do wish we took their advice. Very very long wait just to place an order and even longer to wait for food ( over an hour ). Sadly I would advise to avoid this place at all costs.

One star for the tea served. No stars for the tasteless decaffeinated oat latte, or the GF brownies, or the mismatched crockery, or the untrained waitress, or the 1980s pine furniture, or the dirty tables, or the cane furniture nabbed from my granny's conservatory all served in the squeaking, creaking gazebo/extension. Usually I'd let the cafe know if there were issues with my visit but there were so many and telling the waitress or the "chef" on duty would really have been pointless. My advice is to do yourself a favour and keep your £9.90 in your pocket for a couple of drinks and a couple of cakes. I hope the owner reads this and buys some new furniture and some new crockery, gives their staff some training (in taking orders, serving and clearing/cleaning tables) and reduces the prices to something more realistic.

This cafe/ restaurant is in a lovely setting overlooking rural countryside, with a choice of local walks as well and a farm shop selling locally produced meat, eggs, cheeses etc. There is also a small area selling good range of plants, trees, pots and compost. Staff there really helpful. In the cafe I tried to order two cream teas, asking for one with coffee, initially told this would be extra. Having sorted that out asked for Earl Grey tea, warm scones and blackcurrant jam. Initially wrong tea arrived which was changed, but no lemons ... and scones were cold!! They were tasty however and enjoyed the cream and jam with them. Paid the bill and thankfully asked for a receipt. Then went to see farm shop. Few minutes later one of the waitress came out and said I had not paid. Thankfully had my receipt so was able to show I had paid. Felt this was all a bit disappointing...it could of been a great experience.

We popped in for a drink and snack after a long local walk. The café tent awning is large and secure but very drafty, which is good for Covid security as there's plenty of ventilation, but it is cold as there's no heating. The menu is limited, but we opted for turkey rolls and a drink. Service is rather slow, but when the rolls did arrive they we tasty and hot.

My wife arranged for my family and friends to meet us there as a surprise for my 60th birthday. The service was absolutely brilliant. We were hosted by Carole, a really lovely lady who was so friendly and efficient. She really helped make the occasion very special indeed. We stayed overnight and then met again for breakfast, and the two ladies that looked after us were also excellent. The whole experience was faultless.

Went for coffee and cake. Asked for vegan cakes, explained my child is anaphylactic to dairy and eggs. They recommended a carrot cake which they said was made only of sugar, flour, oil and carrot and the buttercream made of margarine. I said several times that it needed to be dairy and egg free to make 100% sure. She went off to get them but my gut feeling was that it wasn’t safe or it’d be labelled vegan, so I went and checked the label and it very clearly said it contained eggs. Even though I’d said he had an egg allergy she STILL asked if he wanted it. If I’d taken her word for it we’d have been straight to A&E. In this day and age places serving food have no excuse for not understanding allergies and have a responsibility to be safe

We visited the Granary Tea Rooms early September and had booked for Sunday lunch. We were two branches of a family meeting half way for a reunion . As I am coeliac ( gluten free ) I had emailed prior to booking and nothing was too much trouble for Jo and her team .The weather was lovely which certainly helped and the benches and tables in the marquee were set out in line with social distancing . Most of us had the roast beef Sunday lunch which was plentiful and well cooked . My own had extra veg to compensate for lack of Yorkshire pudding and even the gravy base was shown to me prior to my dinner arriving so I could check the ingredients. A selection of cold drinks were available with the meal . Puddings followed and there was a selection of homemade plum crumble , treacle sponge , ice cream and chocolate brownie , the last being gluten free . Again jo checked with me what I could have with it and their stocked tubs of ice cream were also suitable . All puds were enjoyed thoroughly . The bill was reasonable averaging around £12 a head for two courses and after a walk we finished the afternoon with a cup of tea before leaving . We would certainly visit again , the farm and tea room had a lovely unhurried pace which suited us as there was much news to be shared . There also seemed to be a number of families enjoying a Sunday afternoon treat before school started the following week. Only negative was just one toilet available and although it was clean it was not well signposted . For any coeliacs reading this the proof of the meal is often the following day - no ill effects are all! Always worth contacting a venue before arriving when having dietary needs snd on this occasion the Granary did not disappoint.

My wife and I cycled out Willow brook farm today as we wanted a nice light lunch. The ordering process went all ok. We ordered 2 ham and cheese toasties with salad, one with chips and two teas. We were told that the order would take a little time. We accepted this but had no idea that they meant we had to wait for 55 minutes before the food and drink arrived! Both toasted sandwiches had been in for less than 2 minutes they were not hot and the cheese was not melted. My toastie had huge amounts of ham fat in which I hate. The chips were 8 in number and again were barely warm. The salad was awash with water and in fact the water actually turned the paper plate into a mash. The teas were delivered without milk, when they were delivered, we asked for milk,but was never brought to us. We had to go and ask again for milk. We put the milk into the tea and started to drink it only to find that it was Earl Grey, which we didn’t order and do not like. We tried to complain but there was no one there to take responsibility and to action our complaint. It’s a real shame as this is a nice place and is let down by very poor management. Everyone wants you to support local business but when the management lets down the business and the workers what can guide do?!

Ordered several and will keep doing so. Generous helpings very well cooked and excellent choice of fresh vegetables. Beef and pork servings beautifully roasted and good quality. Pleasant service but be prepared to wait a little when very busy or for food preparation ... This is home cooking.

We dropped by for a quick take away lunch on Sunday. There were only a couple of customers ahead of us in the queue. It took so long for our order (i.e., hamburger with chips and a jumbo hotdog) to be ready, taking nearly 1 hour.We were very disappointed with the food served. The burger was chewy, smelled/tasted bad and salty. Clearly a recycled steak from the butcher counter that had turned dark as it hadn't sold so they passed it to the cafe. The jumbo hotdog was nothing to do with a hotdog, it was just two sausages cut in half and a couple of strings of burnt onion in a normal table roll. We've found that both the burger and the hotdog we had at a van at B&Q were much better in quality and value. We expected the food to be freshly made with the fresh meat available at a counter at a farm shop next to it and cooked on charcoal or some such thing after the long wait, however, it was an inedible abomination. We want to support our local farmers but the service and food was a total lack of respect for our support.

This place is normally mine and my family’s go to place but I visited today for breakfast and wow what a let down. I know things are different due to Covid but this place is now not an enjoyable experience and the most unusual dining experience I’ve had throughout the whole of Covid. The woman who served us was plain rude , we asked for tap water for our five year old son and she looked at me like I’d ordered the tears of Jesus and just said no and said If I want water buy it. We sat down to eat the breakfast and was sipping a cup of tea and she shouts from across the way put on your mask and il bring your food. We had to ask if she was bellowing at us! We were sat down on the table drinking our tea! the food arrived in tin foil - a full English breakfast all merged together in tin foil. We had to ask for cutlery in which she shouted stay sat down . Honestly - what a let down gone from my favorite place to the worst service and completely different to anywhere We have ever been during covid . Don’t go at the moment avoid this place . Not impressed at all.

Visited the Granary several times since lock down was lifted. Their breakfast are really good with a varied menu to cover most appetites. Sitting in their field with wooden benches and their set up and hygiene measures were great, out in the sunshine and looking at the views over the fields was a real treat. I hope when winter arrives they can expand their indoor arrangements, as it will be a shame not to go, or not be able to get booked in. The farm shop and veg arrangements were again, really inventive. Well done Willowbrook staff

We were very disappointed when we arrived at the cafe and even though the sign on the road said the cafe was open and people were inside eating and drinking the door was locked. After we tried opening the door someone unlocked it and said “they’re not open”. We were confused as to why there was no sign to say it was a private party. Such a shame as we had been looking forward to it but it put us off wanting to go back.

The Grannery is a Very nice place to eat. The Food is excellent home cooked. The Service is exceptional. We are regular visitors. It’s like our second Home. Do not miss the Chance to Vist.

We have purchased things on several occasions from the farm shop and been very satisfied, so we thought we would try The Granary too. Friendly helpful staff were let down by the hygiene. The glass my drink was served in had food remnants on it, they changed the glass when I pointed this out. The food I ordered had an accompanying pot of butter, the butter looked like it had been scooped from a larger container, there were food remnants in the butter! Quite off putting and extremely worrying, thank goodness I don’t have any allergies as the cross contamination could have dire effects. I cannot comment on the food of those I visited with.....

Certainly not the best cafe in the area, but I guess not the worst either. Surly service and lacking atmosphere in the cafe.The cake was dry and needed the coffee to wash it down, although the taste was OK. Not sure about the 4 star hygiene certificate, would have to go some to get to 5stars. Such a shame, as the farm shop is excellent, the staff engaging and the range is superb.

We went for a coffee followed by a walk (from the cafe) and then lunch. We didn't do the walk as the weather wasn't good but we enjoy our visit.We had vegetable soup which was okay and shared delicious puddings- Apple and plum crumble and treacle sponge both with custard - yummy.I'll definitely go back for more. The main courses looked good with lots of vegetables which is what I like.Be patient with the service as there was only one person waiting on table - but he was good and had a friendly manner.Real farm butcher's shop next door with a good selection of what looked like quality meats.

A great farm cafe with tasty wholesome food. From a cup of tea (comes in a proper tea pot) with cake through to great home cooked meals to fill you right up. Most of the food is locally sourced. Great service too.

We stopped in while out Geocaching and decided on having a vegetarian and lean breakfast, pot of tea and soft drink. Home cooked foods 🙌

We were heading up the A1 and consulted theextramile.guide and found The Granary. It was worth the detour to find a nice place with views across the open countryside.The staff were friendly and there was an extensive menu of hot meals, jacket potatoes and sandwiches / paninis. We wanted a light lunch, so we just had paninis with a few chips and tea. Don’t expect a small lunch - the chips were huge hand cut chips and the teapot was vast! No tiny stainless steel tea pot that drips as you pour here - the huge China pot with nice strong tea was great.An excellent stop for a good value lunch away from the A1.

Went with a friend for mid day snack. Turned out to have a lot more. The food was wholesome, tasty and good value.We learnt of it word of mouth. Don't really want it to get so popular we can't get in next time, ha ha

Coffee good enough however charged 11 quid for 2 espressos and a toasted tea cake not impressed perhaps I should have queried at the time,a pity as it was lovely to sit out and staff pleasant.

We wanted somewhere for breakfast and chose here as it was quite close to the city hospital but in open countryside so very pleasant. We had a window seat overlooking lovely views. Service was exceptional and the food delicious. The adjoining farm shop very good too.

me and my dog Dora, came to the granary after a long walk in the rain and thunder. Unfortunately The granary staff did not allow her in so she was forced to sit outside in the rain whilst I had a one shot nice and hot latte. But my dog however did manage to sip on some stagnant water, whilst vulnerable to getting struck by lightening.

I took my uncle last Sunday for his birthday lunch to this exceptional little jewel in the countryside.

Beautiful surroundings and building spoilt by poor decoration and furniture.

Visited for Sunday breakfast as I have done on numerous occasions but not for a couple of months. On previous visits the service and food quality has been great, however this weekend was very disappointing. We were informed on our arrival that they were very busy and there would be a delay in food, eight other people were in the granary at this time!

If you are looking for a good hearty breakfast this is the place to come. After an extensive menu there is the butchers shop next door where you can buy farm reared me st and their own pork pies which are yummy.

Called in by chance, small and intermit about 24 covers. Clean, tidy and welcoming. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Had a cooked breakfast, excellent quality of food. Strongly recommend that you telephone before hand and make a reservation if you are a large party.

I have been coming to this restaurant for years and it never fails to deliver on serving great home cooked food. The staff are always friendly and willing to accommodate your requirements. A wonderful place to have breakfast or lunch. I only wish the restaurant was open in the evenings as well.

We called in for a quick look, and were not disappointed. We ordered cappuccinos and bacon rolls. A warm and helpful reception. The coffees were brought quite quickly, but had to wait about 15 minutes for the bacon rolls. And they were well worth the wait. Filled with bacon, which was arguably the best I've ever tasted. A lovely taste and as different from supermarket bacon as you could imagine. We were given another (complimentary) cup of coffee due to having to wait. It was never a problem, and the owner/ waitress was so helpful and friendly too.

Called in here for a coffee this morning, having been several times in the past an enjoyed our visit, it is a rustic café with lovely open views. But having enjoyed cappuccinos all over Europe and Scandinavia this offering M and I were served must be the worst we have ever drank. It was awful. It just appeared to be an Americano with some white foam on the top. Where was the steamed milk? Where was the chocolate sprinkle?

A long long time ago when I was young free and single..I spent some time traveling around Spain..One particular day I was in the Naval port of Cartagena and I happened to mention my love of cheesecake(like you do) to a young English couple..They told me of a small cafe run by a Danish lady who made the best cheesecake in the world.Naturally I seeked this place out..I can confirm it was and remained the best cheesecake I have ever tasted..UNTIL!!!..This week at the Granary....Who ever is responsible please step forward..I would like to take your hand in marriage..Male or female ain't bothered...If you can make cheesecake that good I will be happy ever after..I own 3 bikes and walk with a limp but have a large kitchen in which you can cook...Over to you.xxx

Charming little farm cafe, offering high quality farm sourced produce, freshly prepared, friendly staff and reasonably priced.

Welcome atmosphere, warm hearted young waitress was faultless and manager jo met us all on arrival and nothing was too much trouble for her, She welcomed us with open arms. We were a party of eight and we all felt comfortable in the surroundings and staff were very accommodating.lovely home cooking at a good competitive price. You never disappoint We will be back! Big thankyou. Judy Activites coordinator(country court care)

If you feel you have had a tough week at work and want to treat yourself to a good English Breakfast, then book a table to avoid disappointment. This is a small farm restaurant that packs a punch, because all their meals are typically English but good portions and great value for money, as well as great tasting food. This is in the heart of the Peterborough country side and well worth the journey. You can call in their farm shop and get some of the best meat around. Their hog roast takes some beating too, great for a special occasion. Their cakes for afternoon tea are a diet wrecker!

We don’t have to tell the staff our breakfast order they know what we want lol. Good value for money and the farm shop is excellent for buying yor meats.

The Granary was the perfect place to sit out a lunch time rain storm. While watching the horizon disappear we enjoyed s substantial home cooked pork and apple pie plus traditional puds, jam roly poly and steamed treacle. Super food in s rustic setting. Topped off by a clearing sky and sunshine. After 3 visits here I now fully understand what a good meal csn when using local produce and cooking fresh from scratch. Expect to wait for good to be cooked and maybe having to repeat order to clarify but otherwise sit back and enjoy avreal farmhouse treat

Nice time, lovley staff, food okay. Good value For money. Tina was nice and looked after us and we had a good time

Sunday AM for breakfast. On entry staff saw us but never acknowledged us, we found a table and a young lady dropped menus on it and said she'd be back. Took our order, produced our drinks (not the best coffee in the area though) and food arrived within a reasonable time. All very fresh and really nice food. Surroundings are a bit bland and it lacks atmosphere. Probably not helped by the unsmiling staff who were not welcoming. Oh yes, she did smile when it came to time to pay - sorry too late, no tips there! Might go back and hope that the staff can be a bit more friendly!!

Bought a simple burger ina roll and chips to take away. Long wait, then staggered to find it cost £8.50!!!!! The sit down meals were less than this cost! Never ask for anything takeaway!!! But breakfasts (sitting) are fantastic

Been for the first time for breakfast.

Visited here on a Saturday morning in August, I've used the Butchers next door for quite some time - which I must say is excellent.

Dropped in for breakfast after visiting the farm shop. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. Enjoyed every mouthful all washed down with a lovely mug of tea. will definitely visit both the shop and Granary again.

I'm really sorry but I don't see what everyone is raving about with this cafe, my coffee looked more milk than coffee, served in a very small cup when others got a bigger latte glass, we waited and waited for our meals to be told after 20 minutes we were just waiting for the burger to be cooked but when mine arrived I think it had been ready all the time, the eggs looked as though they had been cooked half hour before, my daughter had the daily special crumble and her first mouthful included a stone!! Not good at all and we certainly will not be going back.

Utiliza un 40% de descuento para una cena principal y recibido la usual calidad de carne que estamos acostumbrados. Hay pasos para entrar en el restaurante y otras series de pasos dentro dependiendo de donde le coma. Esto podría ser un poco más complicado para personas con una discapacidad o límite donde pueden sentarse.

Tenía un salto a la tienda de la granja para conseguir algo de carne para el fin de semana pero el olor de la cocina bacon fue demasiado tentadora. El desayuno estaba muy sabroso y se sirve con la mejor taza de té siempre!

Un pequeño lugar con sólo unas pocas mesas, así que mejor reservar. Hay varios platos calientes a elegir, todas hechas en casa pero mi elección siempre será todo el día desayuno tradicional. Recién preparado y fabuloso.

El mejor desayuno completo que he tenido en mucho tiempo. Encantador y salchichas tocino gruesos atrás de la granja. Volveremos a por más, estoy seguro.

Primera visita y disfrutamos de un almuerzo saludable preparada. inicio Una muy buena variedad de platos tradicionales a precios de oferta bitish bueno. Pequeña zona básica de comer y esperar justa para que se sirva comida, pero vale la pena ser paciente. así como muchas opciones sabrosas los pudines con buena pinta, utilizada para carnes frescas que farmshop son muy buenos

Estado aquí en numerosas ocasiones y los desayunos cocinados han sido siempre bien, ya que era esta vez para mi hijo y yo. Sin embargo, mi mujer pidió el asado del domingo, que fue bastante decepcionante. Cuando llegamos no había salsa, sólo un plato de patatas y verduras secas con la carne. No hay problema, así que fuimos fácilmente clasificados y pidió la salsa. 5 minutos más tarde ella fue de nuevo. 10 minutos más tarde con las demás comidas terminado y su congelación almuerzo frío que finalmente llegó. Ya sea que se había acabado y necesitaba hacer algo más o sólo se me olvidó que no sé, pero de cualquier manera con un poco de pensamiento, comunicación y servicio al cliente el problema pudo haber sido resuelto fácilmente en lugar de dejar la visita muy decepcionante.

First visit here for breakfast, all freshly cooked to order. The bacon was the best that we have had for a long time, lovely sausage, tomato,beans, fresh mushroom,hash brown and egg.

Stopped off here to break up our journey. A small friendly place. The food was good, and home cooked. Nothing fancy, but delicious especially the apple and damson crumble. The service was a bit slow (there is a sign saying there may be delays at busy times) and slightly haphazard e.g. my mother wasn't served what she'd chosen and the order for the couple on the next table went missing. All part of the charm if you're not in a hurry. There's also a small but good farm shop here.

Dropped in last Sunday afternoon for drink and a sandwich. We ordered a cheese and ham toastie with chips, a baked potato and a small ham sandwich for our daughter (3). The food arrived promptly, the baked potato whilst not massive was ok, well cooked and served with a dressed salad. Our daughter had a ham sandwich which was a single slice of shop brought white loaf with ham inside. We had no problem with the size as we ordered a children's sandwich, however it looked rather sorry sitting on a plate on its own with no side salad, even a few crisps would have helped. My toasted sandwich would have been better described as ham and cheese on toast. The cheese rather than being melted wasn't even warm which was disappointing. Chips where chunky but very dry. The overall experience was ok, don't go there though expecting a proper farm house feed as I would call it with ingredients off the farm, chunky bread etc. Instead you get basic food at a reasonable price. We will go again but this time keep away for the toasties.

Very good meal lovely beef lots of veg very good Yorkers and extra sidedishes can be ordered sweets are limited but were good

I've stopped here before for coffee and cake whilst on a bike ride so, after my wife finished work I thought I'd take her for a bite to eat as its nearby. I didnt fancy savoury so had appke and damson crumble and she had a ham and cheese tiasted sandwich which should have been served with salad and tomatoes. The food took quite some time to arrive in which time we'd both drunk two cups of tea. Service was slow but polite and the food was ok. Not in a rush to go back as there are better places just a little further away but will call again for a drink on my bike rides in future.

Called in for a breakfast and a catchup with an old friend. The set up is quaint and welcoming but a little small. The big breakfast was excellent, obviously high quality ingredients prepared fresh. I will definitely be going again. Very good if you're in the area and you can also use the excellent farm shop next door.

Very disappointed with the service and quality of the refreshments.Firstly we had to wait for a hour for our order. My cappachino coffee was made with instant coffee topped with whipped milk. One of our party ordered a bacon sandwich, when it finally arrived it was served by a man who's hands were filthy.Not a very pleasant experience.We will not be going again

Long time since our last visit, just had a coffee which was excellent. Menu looked interesting, especially the specials board with roast lamb etc. Lovely views across the field. Good service and pleasant staff. Good on site farm butchers/deli also.

really good home cooked food, great choice and lovely country surroundings, Staff always friendly and helpful. Cakes are really great and home made.

We only stopped for a drink break on our cycle trip from Peterborough to Stamford and ended up having lunch there too because the food on another table looked so delicious ( and it was).Excellent home cooked food, very helpful staff and a very warm and welcoming place to eat.

Our recent, second visit here for a Sunday lunch was as good as expected. However, it's not "fine dining" and the roast beef was not carved off the joint, which you might expect. The service is informal but efficient and the accommodation is basic but acceptable. Home cooking and a wide menu.

Friendly service, fresh homemade food, no frills but excellent value. Good lunch time deals. Tasty homemade puds.

The people working in the cafe need to go on a customer service course. My Partner and I waited for ten minutes to be attended to and our order taken . The tea room was NOT busy.. To help things along I went to the counter to place our order only to be told to sit down again and the server will take your order. Another ten minutes passed , the server who had better things to do than A) clear tables of glasses/plates B) take customer orders ambled about oblivious to us who had our menus opened and ready to order. So in the end I told him we were going and moved on . We won't be going back , I understand that the food is good , but customer service is also important as well.

Great place to do your shopping at the Willowbrook Farm Shop and call in at the Granary Cafe for a cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake while watching the red kites soar overhead!

Good wholesome food.Friendly service.6 0f us having a main sunday roast. Didnt wait long. All meals came together.Good portions

We stopped for lunch and placed our order. When it arrived the fried egg bap I ordered had been replaced by a very over cooked fried egg (hard) in between two slices of white bread. The egg filled just half the bread and was so hard it was unpleasant to eat, and at £3.95 well over priced. At no time was I advised they had no baps left! My partner and son ordered a toasted sandwich each. We ordered two cups of tea and a tap water. When we came to pay we were issued with a bill for over £21! When questioned, we were told the toasties were £5.95 each, despite the menu stating they were £3.49. There was no apology from the member of staff who begrudgingly adjusted our bill to just over £16. A £5 over-charge! Service was painfully slow and when the error was highlighted to the member of staff taking the money, discourteous and unconcerned. This was our first and last visit. Unfortunately The Granary fell well short of expectations.

Came here for Sunday Lunch, we had roast lamb and it was very yummy. Portions more than enough. Very hot and tasty... Service Ok... Did get busy & they were short staffed at times this showed with people waiting... Have tried their breakfasts & now their lunch. Both as good as each other... Tables very clean and would definitely recommend to friends and look forward to going back again.. Staff very friendly & nothing toomuch trouble. We chose another table as one offered was poky and small.. Requested another table larger this time, they didn't mind us swopping. We had a lovely meal. Thankyou...

Called in for lunch my wife ordered "Ham EGG and chips" and I ordered "Cottage Pie with Vegetables". I received my cottage pie, which was alright, though a bit dry, my wife got Ham and Chips. After managing to attract the waitress attention it was sent back to have TWO eggs added as described in the menu! After another long wait, in which time I had finished the Cottage Pie, it arrived back with only ONE egg added, as we didn't have time to wait for another egg she accepted it as it was, even though she said that it was two eggs when they collected her plate, but I don't think that either the waitress or waiter were listening. They seemed to have a couldn't care less attitude, customers were a bit of a nuisance to them. This was further born out when we decided to have a slice of chocolate swiss roll, which was already cut on a plate on the counter, this was taken away into the kitchen and after about five minutes a slice had been placed on a plate and brought to us. We then had a wait to pay the girl on the till appeared with her coat on, she had obviously been outside, went into the kitchen and a few minutes later went to a cupboard to hang her coat up and eventually came to take our money. Although the food was reasonable we will not be returning.

This is a great place to go for good, wholesome, local farm food. Everything is home-cooked on the premises and you are well looked after. The restaurant is in a lovely spot on top of a hill and is also popular with walkers and cyclists. There's also an excellent farm shop selling good local produce and their own meats, pies, sausages, etc.

Called in on spec after visiting Burghley Food/Christmas market, small friendly restaurant with a wide selection on the menu. The waitress said it had been a busy day, which is a good sign. My husband had steak and kidney suet pudding, I selected ratatouille which if I'm honest was rather dry. It was topped with dry cheesy mash, and a few carrots, 3 Brussels and 4 peas! On rations obviously!All ok, wouldn't be unhappy to visit again.

We called in here by chance on a car journey and found friendly service, a nice farmhouse atmosphere and most importantly excellent food. I plumped for the aĺl day breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. There are tables out side or inside but all benefit from a great view of the countryside.

We have been using the Farm Shop next door and always found the meat to be excellent. Until now however we have never been in the Granary but this was the day we were to give the Granary a go. We knew about the tables outside with a glorious view but as there was a slight nip in the air we opted to go inside. The building is built of stone and this is reflected inside with a few pictures on the wall. There is a mixture of tables for 2 or 4. Bigger party's are catered for by rearranging the furniture. The room is bright with a row of full length glass doors overlooking the view outside.We found ourselves a table and within a couple of minutes our waitress came over with the menus. We both opted for the Granery breakfast although I wanted to go for the larger version. Other breakfast options included Scrambled egg on toast as well as breakfast baps. As it was a Sunday there was a roast dinner on the blackboard planned for later or in the menu for later delights such as Lasagne, Shepards Pie,basically the sort of thing you would eat at home. We did not see the pudding menu.Breakfast arrived, perfectly cooked with a pot of tea to wash it down. Having wanted to go for the larger breakfast option I am glad I stuck with the standard version as this left me feeling content rather than over full.The Granary is not posh place to eat but it is certainly not a Transport cafe. We shall certainly make use of the Granary every time we go to the farm shop next door weather it's for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or an afternoon Tea.

Had seen this advertised when at their farm shop, and thought we'd give it a try and wow, breakfast was awesome, freshly prepared & cooked. Plenty of food . Would recommend this to everyone. Looking forward to going back soon.. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Thankyou came out there feeling totally stuffed. ..

I had known about this place from friends who go with their walking group and was keen to visit myself when a friend suggested going last weekend for Sunday lunch. I was certainly not disappointed. It was a nice sunny day and we arrived to find people sitting outside having coffee/tea and lunchtime snacks. Inside, it was quite small but very welcoming with pine furniture, quite busy but fortunately a table was free. I would book another time! The staff were all extremely friendly and when we ordered we were told to expect a little wait due to them having taken a large number of orders at the same time. I think we waited about 20 mins during which time we had drinks and chatted and it wasn't a problem. We both enjoyed an absolutely delicious roast beef meal with roast potatoes, three veg and a Yorkshire pudding - nothing pretentious, just a lovely plate of food that you would be proud to serve at home. The beef melted in my mouth! We enjoyed a lovely pot of tea after our meal, served beautifully in a large white teapot. We paid our very modest bill, and once again received apologies for having to wait for our food. In conclusion, I can't wait to go again and I have booked to take a friend for a mid-week lunch next week!

Enjoyed food & a good farm shop. Nice little stop off place on our way to Stamford. Friendly staff. Will visit again soon .

My niece and I dropped in here for a late lunch after a horsey shopping trip to Barnack. Absolutely famished we were relieved to find they were still serving. The friendly waitress rapidly served us two breakfast rolls (you choose 1 or 2 items from the breakfast menu which they serve in a crusty roll) and I got in a predictable pickle having selected a fried egg and sausage bap! It was a cold and drizzly day so we absolutely had to try the selection of hot puddings that were on offer. There are a range of options on the menu from filling lunches through to light snacks and cakes. Drinks wise in addition to the usual tea and coffee you can have a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows (obviously we had to sample these!) or choose from a selection of cold soft drinks.We will definitely be visiting again.

Have been to eat here on 2 occasions now, first time was in March when I kept hearing their advert on the radio, I thought to myself, "Well there's a place I don't think I've been to". Was not disappointed, bought some of the farm produce in the shop first, £5.99 for quite a large fresh chicken which could be frozen plus some other food stuffs. The Granary did not disappoint either, we were quite lucky to get in as it's only a small place. I had the quiche from the specials board which was absolutely delish, very flavorsome. Was so full after that but wanted the cake off the counter so bought a slice to take home with me, it was a lovely coffee cake mmmmm. Our second visit was only a couple of weeks ago, this time we went to eat first but all the tables seemed to be reserved, luckily though we were accommodated as the people who had booked weren't arriving until 1pm and it was only 11.45am. Once again I succumbed to the quiche off the specials board, hubby had the small harvester breakfast as we knew how big the other larger one was, he enjoyed it thoroughly and so did I. We also took away 2 pieces of the lovely Victoria sponge to eat later. Think if we go again will definitely reserve a table as this place seems to be very popular. Also purchased another large chicken from the shop next door along with some eggs, pork pie, haslet, black pudding.

Been here today and a great find . Well cooked lunch and a hood menu with locally sourced good food . Sadly they had run out of salad but there was plenty of other choice . Be prepared to wait as there was only one lady waiting on and cooking . Help came a bit later .Try the farm shop as well great meat

We called in for a family breakfast, unfortunately, due to a slower new griddle the food seemed to take ages, came separately, black pudding some time after the rest of the breakfast, and finally the toast. On requesting another cup of tea, due to the long wait, we weren't heard, despite trying. It was just lengthy and disappointing, not what we expected at breakfast. The food was fine, once it all arrived. But for the price we expected better service. Sorry.

We were able to ring and reserve a table at The Granary, to ensure that we could be seated, and it was all done very friendly and professionally and indeed when we got there the table was waiting for us with our time clearly shown on it. Three of us ordered sunday lunch and I have to say it was the best sunday roast beef I have ever tasted and the roast potatoes were lovely and crispy and to top it all off the vegetables were properly cooked, i.e. soft. The staff were very polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble, even asking for a little pot of gravy as one of us likes to drown their lunch!!!!A very reasonable price too. Will definately be visiting again and am already trying to buy the same joint of beef to see if I can achieve the same perfection.

We came here for Saturday lunch while at the farm to order the Christmas meat. The food is excellent: good home cooking served fresh and hot with a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks. It's on a farm on a heath, so a bit out of the way but if you like this kind of food it is well worth going out of your way to visit. No good being in a hurry, for this cannot be "fast food". Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and those with small appetites can be catered-for ungrudgingly. Those with large appetites will not go hungry - this is food that satisfies. We shall definitely be back.My only complaint is that as it is not on a bus route I could not sample the range of bottle-conditioned ales on sale ... although my passenger tried one and enjoyed it!

Eat here at least once a month and always have a fantastic experience. Firstly, always welcomed by friendly staff and seated promptly. Lovely menu (beefeater), especially if youre a steak lover,think they have every type. I reccomend the T-Bone. Waiting staff all friendly and deal with your requests accurately and quickly. The building itself is very cosy and is perfect just for a drink in the seperate bar area. Enjoy.

good choice on menu.....but daily specials board well worth a look. I chose the liver bacon & onions with mash & gravy..... very nice ! my partner opted for the sausage & bacon bap also excellent.The breakfasts also looked lovely and plentiful. fresh coffee also very good. well stocked farm shop next door well worth a look. all this only a ten minute drive from Peterborough.

Me and my husband had lunch here and it was such good food. It was homemade and really tasty not over seasoned and allowed the obvious fresh ingredients come through. The atmosphere was quiet and we were served in good time. It's a small cafe style restaurant serving homemade locally sourced ingredients.

On the strength of the reviews here we decided to go seek out this cafe and farm shop. We loved the farm shop, and bought quite a bit of meat and a huge sack of potatoes from it. We were less fond of the cafe. The service was friendly, but the food was pretty basic. I ordered bubble and squeak, but what I got was sausage with two yorkshire puddings. Not really what I was expecting. It looks like a better spot for tea and cake - the family that arrived part way through our visit seemed to be really enjoying their generous portions.

Went here after my aunts funeral at the Peterborough crematorium as it wasn't to far and the staff were lovely. Very nice food that was fresh and made to a good quality. If I lived nearer I live nearer I would definitely be a regular customers.

Went with the families of a bunch of friends and had a great day on the farm started off with an absolutely delicious full english breakfast.The family are very friendly and are clearly passionate about what they're doing!

We went here for Sunday lunch & enjoyed an excellent meal at very reasonable prices. Produce is sourced locally & is therefore always fresh. There is a good choice on the menu, even on a Sunday & we would definitely come here again.

My partner and I arrived about 10am and had the place to ourselves for a while. The friendly server didn't take long to come over and take our order and we enjoyed a lovely pot of tea while our breakfasts were being cooked; it was just so nice to sit at a clean table next to the heater, admiring the lovely surrounding countryside.We didn't have to wait too long before our breakfasts arrived. The portion sizes were generous, the presentation was impressive and the food was well cooked through. The flavour of the locally sourced sausages and bacon were great and all the elements combined to make a very flavoursome meal - we were in agreement that they were quite delicious. More customers started to drift in and it made for a warm and welcoming atmosphere.Afterwards, it was amusing to watch the chickens and ducks in the meadow outside and spotting a Red Kite up in the trees (after hearing its call) was an added delight.We'll definitely be coming again.

Although we had seen a few adverts for this little place...we had never actually been...until today...and what a good find it was! The place is small and homely...and the food was delicious...the roast beef was so tender and tasty...and the steak and kidney pie did not disappoint. Follow those with crumble and custard and fruit pie and ice cream....mmmmm....lovely. Must go again! Such good value. Nice atmosphere.

We often stop here if we are passing for a drink and a cake and its always lovely.It also a great place to cycle to and stop for a drink and a roll, the meat is from the farm shop next door so its always very fresh and tasty

My husband and I had frequently driven past the farm shop and cafe at weekends when on the way back from walking the dog but this Saturday I actually had my wallet with me so we decided to pay it a visit.There were three benches out the front overlooking wonderful country views along with ample parking and the farm shop next door.The food was delicious with the meat being of exceptional quality (showcasing the farm shop produce). Can highly recommend the cooked breakfast. The staff were very friendly and while I waited for my breakfast to arrive, I had a look round the shop and the woman couldn't have been more helpful. They are introducing loyalty cards in January 2014 and the variety of meat, bread, pies, cream, even local grown veg on sale was impressive! Will definitely return and would definitely recommend.