The Old Dairy in Northumberland

Great spot for a rummage. I regret not buying something, probably call again

Absolute gem, lots of very attractive (price and appearance) items, including some nice arts and crafts chairs and tables. Why would anyone buy new furniture from Barker and Stonehouse when for less cash you can have chairs that have timeless class, and will last and last?

I wish I had taken some photos as this place is full of character. The owner is nice and happy to chat about the place. My wife wasn't with me so I knew better than to make any purchases...lots of lovely things and I'm sure you can have a little haggle.

Over priced for coffee and tiny cake. Only coffee and cake. Chaotic environment

Very varied Antique shop. Loved browsing around and on our two occasions here came away having spent money ! But do love everything purchased. Owner is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Lovely setting, could be great but children very much not welcome! So probably best for a take away if you are travelling with children.

Have to concur with quite a few of the reviews on here about the general non welcome and odd atmosphere from the owners. Never been here before, probably won't return. First impressions count for so much.

Went for scones and coffee. Not doing them any more. Antiques limited. Plaxe is dark and damp and not disabled friendly

Amazing Antique shop in the village of Ford. Such a diverse range of items for sale and well worth a visit

Arrived today around 15.15 having driven 30 miles especially to visit the Old Dairy. Were met with a very unfriendly “we are closing shortly. You can have 15 minutes to take a look round.” This is despite advertised 5pm closing time. Been here a few times and never get the feeling we are welcome.

Very big loads to see but very overpriced

Nice champagne bar with wonderful views

Great range of antiques, bric a brac etc. and very hospitable owners. Beverages and snacks available. In a beautiful countryside location.

Been a frequent visitor to this place and spent quite a bit of money buying over priced items that I liked, I alway gave old smiler the benefit of doubt not anymore though, owner / host is most ignorant person I have ever met, stuck up and not very welcoming at all, if he wasn’t so elderly I would have reminded him of his poor attitude but I was brought up better so left without saying a word. Makes you wonder why such a horrible person would want to deal with the public when he clearly loathes the paying customers, all very strange

Was saddened to see how shabby and run down The Old Dairy looked on our arrival. Most of the little individual units have gone. The beautiful cafe area is gone. We travelled from East Lothian to visit, as we used to be regular visitors and it was always a wonderful day out. Sadly I wouldn't waste my petrol to go here now. Not sure if they are winding down the business or what- but its not what it was. Its very rundown inside and out with no atmosphere.

Cafe no longer open but take away coffee available. Antiques shop is fairly unremarkable & underwhelming.

Get a bargain in this fantastic place make sure you take cash. They don't accept cards. And the marmalade is fantastic

disappointed with the items for sale nothing exceptional

Well, we were advised to come here and it's certainly worth popping in if you are in the village - not sure I'd make a special journey to visit. The antiques/bric-a-brac are worth a browse with quite a few inset outlets set up in the stable loose boxes along with more (larger) items the main area. So, as for the champagne, well it is certainly available and the views from the raised wooden benches are impressive but this place is an eclectic blend of themes. Going there for champagne wouldn't have been my first thought, though I'm sure some will!

Beautiful views, great scones, and a friendly welcome.

They are serving the best sweet potato soup with homemade soda bread at lunch time. The cafe atomosher is almost like time traveling. It's very heartwarming cafe. There is a vintage collector's shop next to the cafe. I definitely want to go back after lockdown.:))

Very average place with lots of old stuff unfriendly host not made to feel welcome at all.

I was surprised not to be able to pay by card for an item costing over £100. Not many people carry large amounts of cash nowadays and even fewer people carry a cheque book ( the other option) Disappointed that I couldn't make my purchase.

It was dreadful, never felt so unwelcome in an antique shop. Overpriced tat, seen better in a charity shop. They should be more friendly to their customers, the saving grace was the young man who appeared before we left. I do spend a lot of money in places I like Not here. ☹️

Really cool place! Gorgeous views and the best coffee I have ever had

Visited the old diary and immediately was made to feel unwelcome and more of a hindrance as opposed to a customer. No welcome, no smile but was instead subjected to a look of disgust. I was wearing a face covering even though the staff were not. I have purchased from here on previous visits but after today’s visit I will most definitely not be returning. I will spend my money in a place that values and acknowledges their customers in a more positive way.

We stumbled upon this antique store whilst visiting Ford in July and although we had not made an appointment the gentleman running the store was very welcoming and allowed us to enter. It's a fantastic place filled with beautiful interesting pieces of furniture, antiques and curiosities. We have visited twice since then and loved it. Unfortunately we have not made it to the champagne bar which looks out onto amazing countryside views,if you like vintage items and beautiful locations this is the place. Cath

This self-proclaimed 'concept store' gave a less than friendly welcome. By appointment only apparently, although there's no indication on the entrance. (A later look found this procedure on the website.) However the owner's manner felt very unwelcoming, despite the place being empty. My parents had visited shortly before without an appointment and been welcomed in, so his excuse about appointments clearly doesn't extend to those he might think are more likely to spend,perhaps. A pretentious but scruffy place that we won't be returning to, appointment or otherwise. There are plenty of other nicer antique shops in the area.

This place sounds lovely normally but I'm doubtful they'll survive covid with their approach. Booking required. Rude, paranoid employee. No family welcome. In this economy businesses will have to do much better to please their customers. I won't be returning which is a shame because I buy a lot of antiques.

Quaint antique gallery housed in an old dairy very quirky well worth a visit

Loved this quirky place! Fab soup n cheese scone

Nice atmosphere in coffee shop lovely couple who run it . Antique place interesting

What a find.Food that is as fresh as you can get all done infront of you.it still feels like you are in the dairy.we had the soup pearl barley full of fresh seasonal veg with fresh home made bread.if you love real home made fresh food this is the place for you.A bonus even licensed. Lyne and hubby are exceptional hosts.thanks for a lovely afternoon. Make sure you check out the antique rooms .

Great place 4 food and antiques

My mother recommended The old Dairy after seeing it on one of her Antique programs so we were in the area so thought why not . The cafe has a very old antique, rustic kind of a Mrs Doubtfire feel about it but that’s what makes it unique. The young gentleman that was serving was very polite and very attentive and the older gentleman with the grey hair was truly amazing, my husband asked if we could take him home he thought he was fab lol . I’ve never been anywhere like it and been looked after as well . The cakes omg are fabulous all homemade not shop bought and the milkshakes are Lovley. We visited the antique shop at the back which was very interesting and whilst there we spotted a champagne bar outside which overlooks the fields and cows , I would love to try this one day it looks so nice . Would I go back definitely yes .

Very quirky, great coffee and friendly owners. Give it a go.

great place to visit. loads of lovelyand v nice stuff. Bought two chairs and a stuffed elephant! Very helpful chap who runs it will advise if needed

Visited last week as we couldn't quite believe the blurb. My was it worth it. Not your average champagne bar but to sit on a pallet with stunning views beats any town premises. The conversations to be had in the cafe/dairy giving great insights into the place itself and how it came about. Then go and wander around the eclectic collections of antiques/bric a brac set up in the stalls of the barn behind. If you want something completely different. Try this. You won't be disappointed.

Service good but coffee a bit on the weak side.

Anyone who visits the Old Dairy for the first time will discover a truly unique place. Not only can you shop for interesting wares in the Antique barn, but you can also enjoy home baked goods and award winning preserves as well as lunches in the dining room, the Summer House, or in the garden enjoying splendid views over the Cheviots. If you live locally, or if you're visiting the area for more than the day, don't miss The Supper Club events that transform the dining room to a top class restaurant where a notable visiting chef prepares amazing food for the guests. It was after a few such suppers that we decided to have a private event at the Old Diary to celebrate a special birthday. Our guests came from near and far, and we couldn't be more pleased with the evening. Keith and Lynn Allen, the owners and hosts at the Old Dairy, together with their very able team, including the amazing visiting chef Pip Wallen-Priestley, made the evening an unqualified success! Malcolm & Rita McMaster

Stumbled accross The Old Dairy while visiting the area. Looks very unassuming from outside but it is so interesting once you venture in. We popped in for a cup of tea but my husband was drawn to the soup once he had a look at what was on offer on the very varied menu. It was fabulous. I had a delicious cheese scone and a lovely cup of tea. The room is open plan and we watched the chef preparing his food. We also met the owner who was extremely welcoming and told us all about the special dinner nights that are held. We signed up to receive details about these and hope to visit to try one as the menus we have been sent look fabulous. Next door is an amazing Antique showroom - well worth a visit.

It's interesting if you like wandering around looking at old stuff if you do worth a look

Very nice coffee stop and good looking food, nice to be able to sit outside and look at great views.

Set in beautiful countryside with some antique stalls and a sort of cafe,easy to park,but watch your step as some of the steps and paving is dodgy.

As locals to the Ford area, wehave been visiting the dairy since it opened, and have enjoyed many an evening at the Parlour Supper events too (sadly not recently as they’ve been mid-week recently which conflicts with work travel). That said, a weekend visit for coffee or lunch is always rewarding. The coffee here is wonderful, the home baking equally so. The Old Dairy is not a Costa or a Starbucks (thank goodness) - I for one am happy to spend a little more to support local enterprise - and to have a real cup of coffee in interesting surroundings with amazing views, without the distractions of a noisy chain coffee shop. We look forward to visiting again soon.

Called in for a latte and it was superb. This is how a latte should taste. The smell of the home baking was tempting but it was too early in the morning for us. Fantastic surroundings and lots of antiques next door to browse through. Well worth a visit.

Extensive quirky antique centre, champagne bar and cafe.

This is a fantastic and unusual place. Nice coffees and scones & a super chef who was preparing lobster for dinner tonight wished we could have stayed. Will remember for future.

wow,interesting place lots of unusual objects for sale. cracking little tea room interesting atmosphere lavender scones to die for friendly staff worth calling if in the area

Visited The Old Dairy with friends for a cream tea in the sunshine, the blueberry scone was lovely, the blackcurrant and rhubarb jam totally scrumptious, topped with delicious clotted cream - yum! We declined the offer of champagne (I’m still wondering why, but maybe that’s a good reason to go back). The owners were so friendly. Had a browse in the antiques barn, where we made some purchases, then bought some of their lovely jam so I can enjoy it at home! A really lovely afternoon, will definitely return.

We sincerely found a hidden gem today and very glad we did! Had a thoroughly enjoyable browse around the higgelty piggelty rooms with very quirky vintage and retro treasures followed by a very impressive visit to the coffee shop (which we found fascinating). Food and beverages...pure quality and staff were so welcoming. We shall certainly be returning when in Northumberland again and shall be highly recommending this wonderful place!

Quite and calm, called in on the off chance, unfortunately there was an event on in the evening, so we only had soup and bread. It was delicious, service was great and people in the restaurant very friendly . Can only imagine that the menu would be just as nice. A nice place to sit and eat, with an eclectic venue that keeps your eyes busy. Buy some of the marmalade and other offerings they are also delicious. I have and will recommend this venue

A great place to stop for a cuppa and a browse through the collection of antiques.

This is a great place to stop for a pot of tea and a browse through their collection of antiques and collectables.

Would have gone in for coffee and cake if they'd allowed dogs in! Very unusual around here as Northumberland generally is very dog friendly.

Went in to the Old Dairy , no members of staff about. Thought we would hang on for a couple of minutes. Several long minutes later still no one to be seen. So we left. As we left a lady met us at the door thanked us( not sure what for) . Disappointed.

A great find on a trip around Northumberland. Such a lovely couple, quirky coffee shop/antique place. The owners had time to talk to us and made us feel very welcome. Lovely coffee and home made scones and shortbread biscuits.

Had the pleasure of being a guest at this quaint venue at the monthly, fixed menu food experience. It was everything you would expect....great food, great service and we even go to meet and chat to the chef's Andrew and Louis. I suspect booking at this off the beaten track gem will become harder and harder if this is the standard... Great work

We came today Dter being advised that Ford was a little stopping point on the way back to Berwick to catch a train. We stumbled across this quirky place. The views were incredible. We had a cuppa each and a cheese scone each and the scones were amazing. They were cooking for Sunday lunch service and the smells were fantastic. Really enjoyed it!

Didn't know this place existed but it's fantastic! Great scones, cakes and soups, and a lovely countryside type atmosphere to it.

After visiting Duddo Standing Stones nearby with my partner we decided we wanted a coffee. As we drove through Ford we noticed this place. Nothing else was open so we thought we would give it a try. As you walk into this place you are lost for words. It is really charming and very quirky. There’s so much to look at, it is a delight just sitting in there. We ordered 2 coffees and a scone with jam. The coffees came in the perfect sized cup (very rare to find nowadays as everyone demands large ones) and the scone was very tasty. The jam was also extremely nice. We will certainly be returning before our holiday ends.

Visited for a cup of coffee and a scone on our way from the stone circle. We weren't sure if it was open as ity quiet in the winter. A nice young man served us - very friendly and polite. I was pleasantly surprised that my cappuccino was in a cup that was the perfect size (these days you can only get massive cups with too much milk just because people want more for their money - if you are looking for that, just find a Costa or a Starbucks instead). Scone was tasty and the jam was absolutely delicious. Drinks and food was reasonably priced. Will visit again!

Quirky place to find a snack or a drink. Very good homemade food. Scones and jam delicious. When you've finished your food, browse the antiques in the attached barn. Food and drink slightly on the expensive side but worth it.

Interesting place great coffee and lovely homemade scones and jam.

We had picked up a leaflet for this place so made a diversion on our way back to Bamburgh from Berwick. Described as a concept store with bistro and champagne bar we were intrigued. When we got here we thought we were in the wrong place! We found the antiques barn, which was dark and cluttered. We passed an interesting 15 minutes or so looking around. The entrance to the cafe was not at all inviting and, having seen the surroundings, were not encouraged to enter. Some effort needs to be spent on making the outside more attractive and welcoming so that the reality is closer to the impression created by the website and promotional material.

Last night we were taken by friends through pouring rain and howling winds to the Old Dairy, for their Parlour Supper. What an experience! It was a quaint and quirky venue, with an air of village hall, but it was packed.

Nice coffee stop at an old dairy full of Antiques and collectables which I found some items expensive not sure about a champane bar which i found a bit bizzare in that setting how does that work.!

Called as attracted by the idea of coffee and antiques. The coffee was good. Didnt really understand the "country concept" idea. Not sure we would go back.

Well worth a visit. Great scones and friendly people

Good choice of antiques and collectable - well worth a visit if you are in the area

A good place to stop and spend a couple of hours or have a tea and coffee

This is such an unusual but delightful place. We stopped here initially due to the sign outside advertising antiques and were pleased to discover a coffee shop hidden too. From the outside it might look a little daunting as the exterior is definitely more on the...rustic side, but it’s well worth a visit.

Great place , antiques, prosecco and fabulous views.

Quirky little champagne bar and tea room!

Best scones in Berwick and near environs - never mind the enthralling antiques barn

Fab wee olde worlde cafe and antiques

Very quaint old fashioned antiques centre with a very quirky tea rooms with old bone china teapots and non matching bone china tea cups and Saucers. Cakes are freshly made on the premises and you can watch them being prepared and cooked on an Aga. Worth a visit just to experience the smaltz.

Called in while travelling south from Scotland, the location is enough reason to visit, a proper castle and the views across the valley. Our interest was in the antiques and collectables, a good selection from various dealers at sensible prices. The café serves good coffee and from what I saw the food looks good too. Pleasant and helpful owners.

Visited The Old Dairy on Saturday, stopped off whilst passing for refreshments. It was a lovely old place with lots of collectables and antiques to look at. The weather was glorious and were offered a lovely seat outside with a fantastic view over the countryside, the owners were very friendly and helpful, we ordered the crepes and bacon with maple syrup and it was delicious. The only criticism (and I am nitpicking) I would have is that the coffee could have been in a bigger cup, but it was an old dairy and the cups were little old fashioned cups which went with the place itself so we just ordered another one. Would definitely visit again when around the area.

A fascinating antique shop and coffee shop. Well worth a visit.

Lovely little village Ford Nice tea room and visit the old school room.

Visited here last Friday and was very disappointed. We were a party of 6 adults and 2 children. We were not offered a menu and were pointed to a cabinet with some scones & a few cakes in which seemed to be all that was on offer. Several of us asked for fruit scones which we were advised they had, but we were served plain scones which for the price were really very small. My husband had a cheese scone which was a decent size and he did enjoy. The coffee's were I would describe as warm certainly not hot. The gentleman serving us was very keen to sell us drinks with alcohol and signage at the entrance also described it as a Champagne bar, bistro. I am really sorry but personally I would describe it as an antique shop/barn, door salvage place. The owners have tried to incorporate several other entities to draw people in to sell their antiques but I am afraid on our personal experience was not successful .It was pretty obvious that they do not tolerate children easily and I would not describe it as not easily accessible for anyone disabled and not suitable at all for anyone in a wheelchair.

Beautiful shop with a good range of various collectables. Helpful friendly staff. I didn't try the cafe/bar but will returning so I'll try it out then and update this review...my only reason for not giving 5 stars is that some of the pricing is a little high but that's down to the dealers farther than the establishment.

Great look around. Plenty to see. Varied prices. Coffee shop fab, including prize winning homemade marmalade and chutney.

We always stop here if we are in the area. The coffee is excellent and Cameron's cheese scones are the best around - and we've tried lots! The views are fantastic especially today with snowy hills all around. After coffee and scones it's always interesting to see what's on offer in the antique barn.

We had seen The Old Dairy on several BBC antiques programmes and when we found ourselves in the area decided to visit it. What a huge disappointment. We arrived in time for mid morning refreshments and the owner finally condescended to serve us after taking our order twice - a mug of hot chocolate and a pot of tea for one. Total cost £6.05. At least the tea was hot but the chocolate was neither hot or very chocolatey despite supposedly having some fancy chocolate added. We decided not to have a cake or a scone because of the outrageous price charged. We were similarly disappointed with the antiques on offer in the barn. Many of the goods are not antique and are over priced and the whole place, inside and out, looks quite scruffy. Not recommended.

Drove over 20 miles to get here, as it looked excellent on the website. Appearances can be deceptive. Found a pretty run down place, and it turned ou,t the café was closed during the week. On poring the website at home, this was mentioned in the News section of the site, but no mention in the home page, amid all the blurb of how great it was.

Nice place but no coffee or tea throw week and food functions at weekend though

Had coffee and scones. Coffee in tiny cups and Luke warm. Scones tiny for price charged. Not a very pleasant atmosphere. Will not be returning.

Love having a mooch around the antique shops at the old dairy and as it is a half hour drive away would always like to round my trip off with a visit to the cafe! It is amazingly inviting with fabulously eclectic decor- but unless I am feeling really rich or self indulgent I give it a wide berth! I certainly would not dare let my husband see what they charge for a tiny cup of coffee-it actually makes motorway service stations look cheap,at least you get a decent sized cup. The scones and soup etc are very good and homemade but again very pricey. I can't help feeling that their meaness to customers is self-defeating, they have a willing captive audience would really cost them so much more to give a decent sized portion or a free refill? I am sure it would more than pay off with increased custom!

Unusual place with amazing products, staff can be hard to locate but if you gravitate towards the excellent cafe you won't go wrong!

The Old Dairy looked inviting but once we had ordered and received our refreshments we realised otherwise. The coffee, served in small cups, was expensive luke warm, the scones were only moderate in size for the large price tag. We were not surprised that there were few other customers there. Definitely not to be visited again and not to be recommended.

Being local and wanting to ensure our visiting parents enjoyed a local café here in the borders we decided on the Old Dairy at Ford (This was due to our favourite, the Lavender Tearooms unfortunately being overrun with holiday tourists)

We joined Keith & Lynn to one of there Supper clubs.. loved it it's like stepping back in time, the quirkiness and stepping back in time creates a special ambience thanks delicious food too. We enjoyed the Venetian twist as due there on Holiday soon

I Don't really want to leave a great review as want to keep it a secret... but really love this place Last Saturday we attended one of Keith & Lynn suppers.. called a Venetian Twist! Fab night great food! Lovely Atmosphere and talking to Keith, Lynn & daughter Chloe & waiting staff just lovely we will be back thanks Trudi & Peter Slee x

Best tearoom view in Northumberland.Interesting antiques centre.

The Old Dairy is a collection of antique/vintage "stalls" and a small licensed cafe. As our visit to Northumberland was in January, it was very cold walking around looking at the antiques - we didn't know to stop in to the cafe first to get a hot water bottle to carry with us, but we got one once we were in the cafe! And hubby got a shot of whiskey in his coffee to warm up inside : )

Well it was a cold day and really needed to warm up so ordered some soup. The soup was really nice as was the bread that came with it. However for the price there was not a lot of it, the bread especially. One small slice with a bowl for £5.50.

Having visited the old dairy 7 times now irritation has got the better of me. Yes it is quaint, yes the ambience is different and yes the home prepared food is enjoyable.

We went here with 4 friends, we sat in the conservatory and ordered Minestrone soup with soda bread which was delicious. Having been here once before we recommended the cheese scones to our friends and they were once again 'to die for'. This place is so quirky with the antiques/reclamation yard there's always something to talk about!!! We would recommend to all and will definitely be visiting again!!!