The Restaurant at Sidmouth Garden Centre in East Devon

Great venue for lunch, always busy, good food at reasonable prices. Until today, prices have risen, the place was half empty, the food still good but not exceptional so why the price hike? My breaded plaice with chips, peas and tartare sauce was £16.99! It was nice enough, not outstanding and available elsewhere in Sidmouth for a lot less. If they want more profit and less customers I think this approach will work, we will think twice before returning as there are many other places to eat locally that offer better value for similar food.

We have frequented the restaurant many times in the 24 years living in Devon, the meals we have had all been lovely and fresh. That is until today, I had the Roast Beef it was tough and chewy, the whole meal was luke warm even though they put gravy on part of it, the roast potatoes were the worst I have ever seen, they had definately not been cooked this morning. I cook and I know , so when the chap came to the table to clear , I said of my dissapointment to be told that he had eaten this morning the same potatoes and knew there were fresh, insulted my intelligence. He did apologise when shown one of the potatoes. I do not blame him he is not the cook. A table in front us had a roast beef dinner brought out, ot was fresh meat covered in gravy and roast potatoes were definitely cooked today. We shall however, go back to Exmouth Kings, because this would not have happened there.

Excellent food reasonable prices. Great menu lots of choice of mains desserts and yummy home made cakes. Friendly staff and quick service.

Often pop into the Garden centre on our way home from shopping in Sidmouth. The advantage is that there are loads of tables and you can even sit outside if there is just a hint of sun as the outside space is a sun trap. We had coffee and on my latest visit an Eccles Cake, absolutely delicious.

We came for lunch and food was brilliant as was the outside seating area, Bought way to many plants on the way out, all look fantastic!

We could not believe they had not displayed the wrong code for scanning to use the track and trace app. You had to use the same pen as other people to fill in your phone number. The chains and tablets had not been moved to be distanced the back of my wife’s chair was touching the chair behind. Other than masks it looked like COVID-19 was not going to impact on Kings garden centre. Totally irresponsible would suggest you avoid until the management wake up.

We came for lunch on the day we were moving having packed up our kitchen. We were starving and had heard great things about the cafe. I was ravenous and chose a trifle from the chiller and a sandwich with a side of chips. The trifle arrived and it was clear that it was a few days old. The cream was hard, the custard congealed and the jelly laced with fruit cake !! I all for recycling food but not with aged fruit cake. It was bland and inedible. My sandwich arrived and my granary bread was stale. The filling was generous, yet sadly much of the sandwich was again inedible because of the stale bread. My husband's and daughter's sandwiches were on softer white bread and had a good amount of filling. My daughter like me also left her trifle. Under normal circumstances I would have returned both of my items and got them changed however we had to get back to our house to finish moving. For 3 sandwiches, 2 trifles and 3 hot drinks and a side of chips it came to over £40. Not good value and sadly I wouldn't recommend the restaurant.

Dropped by on 3 separate occasions during our recent holiday to Sidmouth, twice for breakfast, and once for afternoon tea. All the food we had was delicious and of good quality. I had a breakfast roll, a full English and an afternoon cream tea over our 3 visits. Even better was that they were in the Eat Out To Help Out scheme, so it was all half price! We just wished they stayed open in the evenings (they close at 5.00pm) as would have loved to try some of their other hot meals.

Food absolutely amazing! Everything fresh out the oven and nothing is to much trouble. Staff wonderful, beautiful view- all round great place!

Lovely staff and gorgeous meal. Can't believe the size of the lasagna. Cakes and pastries were huge and looked yummy too. Finished off with a wader around the garden centre and browse in the Christmas shop

The food was cold, the staff were rude and language during our meal from the kitchen was disgusting. We could hear the F word used from the kitchen area

Called in here for Sunday lunch yesterday. Roast turkey for me and honey roast chicken for hubbie. Both meals were excellent. Best roast we've eaten out in a long while. Piping hot, beautifully cooked and good value. All the staff were helpful and smiling and we were pleased to pass our feelings on to the manager. We will definitely be back with the rest of our family and friends.

We visited today for lunch I had roast beef which was beautiful My wife had a fresh crab sandwich which she says was the best ever. We will be returning soon!

went there yesterday 3 of us bubble/squeek no taste cold worse food in east devon we should have said about the meal but could not wait to get out of there

The food here is awful. My cauliflower cheese was wet cauliflower with a bit of sauce and scant cheese. Previous meals have been similarly dire. I will never eat here again.

Lovely servers here and a wide choice of dishes for a late lunch. Pasties, tea and cake in large portions at very decent prices.

Looking forward to having Breakfast this morning so went here as lunch is always good ,how wrong was I. Arrived at11-08 & told if I wanted tea or coffee I would now have to pay as it was after 11 o'clock, what a cheek as Breakfast cost £8-49 quite dear compared to most places, anyway I was asked if I would like toast or fried bread so settled for toast. Breakfast arrived Sausage was so tough skinned you couldn't eat it,mushrooms were tinned,bacon very salty, Egg was not fresh more white than yolk, beans were nice, where was my toast Not on a side plate but under my egg & mushrooms all soggy, so I was left with 2 butter pats & no toast. Maybe we will go back, as they have lovely Cakes, but certainly no Breakfast.

Good menu and good food. The prices are a little above what you expect at a garden centre restaurant but the food was freshly prepared and delicious. Well worth a visit.

Called in to Kings Garden Centre at STOWFORD for snacks and drinksEnjoyed coffee, tea and some very scrummy cakesGood value, spotlessly clean and home made foodWhat really makes Kings restaurant special are the terrific staffAlways helpful and friendlyThank you we will be back soon for a Devonshire Cream Tea

Just popped in as we had been in Cornwall and Devon and didn’t find a cream tea anywhere. Come across this place by chance and so glad we did. One cream tea is as pictured, two scones (which were warm), two pots of clotted cream and two jams for a very reasonable price. Well worth a visit as they also have a very extensive hot food menu which seems popular with the locals.

This is now King's Garden Centre so is a bit above the normal wyevale fare, menu varied and quite large food seemed precooked kept hot so arrived really quick, this meant it was slightly overcooked but this didn't matter. Staff impressive plates were cleared almost as soon as we finished, prices good considering platefulls provided, all good we will return

We’ve eaten here a few times under previous managements and thought it was about time we gave it ago under the new owners, Kings Garden & Leisure. There is a lot more choice on the menu but still reasonably priced. The service was good and the food tasty with plenty of it.

Great menu with really competative prices. Staff are friendly and helpful. Nice surroundings to eat your meal I. With lovely views over the countryside.

Since acquired by the local King family who already run the Exmouth Garden Centre the food available is much more interesting with a wider range available than under the Wyvale regime. The service was always good but the food is now seems really freshly cooked and served quite quickly.

Out with my walking group and arranged to have lunch, although we were unable to book a table. All of the group enjoyed their lunch, which in itself is a miracle. Good stuff, good quality and reasonably priced.

We last visited this restaurant when the garden centre was owned by Wyevale so thought we would give it a try under the new owners. We visited on a very wet Saturday 10 days before Christmas and it was busy. However there were plenty of tables and we got a window seat which warmed us up appreciating we were not outside as the rain poured down.

The cut off time for breakfast was eleven a.m. on the day we visited. We queued for over five minutes. When we were served we were told they weren’t serving breakfast any longer. We left and haven’t been back since. I have given two stars because we had eaten there before with no problems. Such a shame.

The food choices are limited, just 6 mains plus breakfast options. We had Lasagne, Steak and Mushroom Pie and Turkey and Ham pie which were all nice, but plates were small. Unfortunately the chips were frozen ones. Access is awkward for anyone, let alone disabled or with limited mobility. The problem is everybody has to go through the service counter to get to the tables and there is a half height wall funneling everyone through. This makes for difficulty of viewing the specials which are laid out along the wall on the way in. A board outside would be a better option, better still get rid of the half height wall. A bit on the pricey side for this type of restaurant locally.

Called in here today only thinking we would have coffee...they had a power cut and so it was very limited choices...the staff were exceptionally helpful and very organised...they worked with the tools they had...salads.. sandwiches and explained it was out of their control...my partner's sausage roll & salad was delicious and I had a cream tea....10* for coping and their overall service to everyone

Never a huge choice of food items & often changes depending on specials but food always is nice. The staff always seem nice.

New items each time I've visited good value now it's under a new franchise new layout also new furniture I belive

A really lovely garden centre. We went today and the plants were looking healthy and colourful. Plenty to buy even at this time of the year. The rating above is for the garden centre as we did not visit the restaurant.

Called in approaching lunch time and decided to have lunch in the restaurant whilst there. Big mistake!!! Although the restaurant itself is very smart and presentable and the staff reasonably friendly(especially the waitress with a couple of icepacks tucked into her clothes to try and stay cool given the very hot weather) I'm afraid the food was well short of the mark. The shepherds pie was acceptable but the roast potatoes and veg. looked and tasted like it had been there for days! The jam roly poly and custard was horrible. The custard lumpy and the roly poly all pudding with little jam! My partner had the quiche and salad. The quiche and pastry were very stodgy and the coleslaw and potato salad was swimming in mayonnaise. I understand all of the Wyevale stores are for sale - lets hope any buyer for this one sorts out the restaurant. He will need to before we return!!!

Have just got home from this garden centre when wandering round decided to have afternoon tea,well we were not disappointed.The service was great very happy staff a smile and quick chat goes a long way.

A most enjoyable experience; lovely finger slice ham/tomato & cheese/cucumber sandwiches, fruit and plain scones with individual jam/clotted cream tub, meringue, macaroon,chocolate brownie with sliced strawberries washed down with a bottomless pot of tea. A paper doggy bag included which was a wonderful idea. The service was excellent, friendly and prompt. Very good value for money - will certainly return in the warmer weather to peruse the plant selection.

As garden centre restaurants go, this one is good. Nice range of food items from lunches, tea, coffees, cakes etc, all very appetising. As we didn't want lunch but just tea and cake, we opted for Afternoon Tea for Two @£14. The three plate stacker was superb. What could be better? Our pot of tea and water went cold too quickly and the first milk jug was cream lined on the inside - needed good clean! Nice to see freely accessible water and jugs/beakers in the restaurant. However, as this is our second visit following a previous good experience, we have no hesitation in recommending.

Steak and kidney pie with veg was very tasty and plenty of meat in the pie. Very good service. Definately go back again

I booked a table for four of us for lunch having previously found out they can cater for one of our party who needs a gluten free diet. Lovely welcome on arrival with reserved table ready on time. One of our party is disabled and access for a wheelchair was very easy.

I had a lovely lunch here, very friendly staff, if you are over 60 they do a special price of £8:85 for a lunch, dessert and filter coffee or tea. Nothing is too much trouble and I would highly recommend you take a visit. Also with the added attraction of the garden centre. The table next to us had the tea for two at £10 which looked amazing, with plenty served to eat, sandwiches, cakes and scones.

Sunday 1st October, 13.30 lunch. 2 small roast beef at £7.55 each and 1 veg curry. The small roast beef was not plated in front of us but served to us later tableside. To our amazement the small roast beef was served on a 7" square tea plate, normally used for scones, cakes etc. The full size roast beef only a £1 more was served on a traditional round plate as normal. Upon querying why they were using such a small plate for a hot roast meal I was informed this was standard practice as the management were unable to get any bigger plates. This of course is totally not true, they had used this small plate to make it appear that you were getting good value for your money- this certainly didn't work with us and I can only say that the portion, though was very good quality, was very mean and unsatisfactory. This was not a square deal. Be aware do not ask for small portion sizes, it amounts to sharp practice.

This used to be a lovely place to meet, chat and refresh but it's really gone downhill. Very uninspiring food offerings, lack lustre service on several occasions recently. Will not be returning unless they do something drastic!

Visited for lunch with a friend, the food very bog standard and disappointing. Had jacket potato with prawns with Marie Rose sauce, coleslaw and green salad.

coffee ok sausage sandwich was a complete rip off 2 sausages on stale bread £5 Very poor quality but service ok

having been a regular ,perhaps only for coffee and snack.when it was a joy to visit as a privately owned garden centre it is now part of the wyevale chain is as bland and corporate as all rest of this chain and the coffee is terrible

Mi esposa y yo visitamos durante la tarde del sábado 8 de julio llega a aproximadamente 3. 00:00 h. Antes de ver y comprar plantas pregunté a un miembro del personal del restaurante, a qué hora cerraban y me dijeron que dejó de tomar los...

He sido un visitante ocasional a este café por un número de años, pero probablemente no más. Fuimos un domingo por la tarde alrededor de las tres de la tarde para una taza de café y tal vez una tarta. Al entrar en la cafetería...

Mi marido disfrutó del queso plowmans y dijo que era el queso más sabroso y saborear que había tenido en mucho tiempo - gran alabanza como él no suele decir mucho! Disfruté del panini mucho y mi hija metida en su sandwich. Hay una buena selección de platos fríos y calientes recién hechos y no me puedo quejar del servicio. Genial tener hielo y agua disponible libremente para beber por los cubiertos, así que no tuvimos que hacer cola para conseguir una recarga. Una palabra de advertencia aunque casi compramos una botella de potente fue mi marido noté hasta un precio de £2. 50! Eso fue lo único negativo aunque

Fantastic place for lunch and cream tea. We arrived with a companion with a wheelchair they could not help enough super staff. Lunch deal real value. But keep it our secret otherwise everyone will want to come.

decent sized portions,friendly staff,relaxing outside area,but please wipe the top of the chairs, they are so sticky.very off putting

I used to love going here but now that it has changed hands it is just like any other garden centre. The customer service is still great, but there is nothing special about it any more. You could buy the same stuff anywhere whereas it used to have things you couldn't buy anywhere else nearby. Does the resident parrot get rolled out to get natural light which is essential for African Greys, failing that does it have an Avian light for UVB and UVA light?

We regularly make a coffee stop here when visiting the seafront, haven't yet managed to resist the cake! There has been a great improvement, happy staff who are so helpful; the feeling of everyone under pressure and being rushed has gone due I think to the new manager who is calm and efficient.. The meals are pretty good too!

We used to be regular breakfast eaters here, but after it was taken over by Wyevale, initially the quality of food dropped markedly, and the old staff mostly disappeared, replaced by staff that we found difficult to get a smile off! We stayed away for quite a while! However, after venturing back a couple of weeks ago for a 'trial', we were absolutely delighted to find the breakfast has improved dramatically, and the staff are a lovely mix of young and slightly less young... all friendly and with smiles! I know we are not the easiest of customers as we like our breakfasts very hot, eggs runny etc and also our toast at the end to ensure a hot slice! However, they never moan or look impatient - service with a 'smile' just makes our day! PS the herby sausages are gorgeous! Many thanks

This restaurant has an attractive setting and makes the most use of the area available without leaving diners feeling too close to the adjoining tables. The service is quick and the food attractively presented. There is a good range of dishes to suit all tastes and reasonably priced. The staff are pleasant and the manageress is attentive to diners and is very 'hands on' during busy periods. This restaurant has always been busy when we have eaten there, but everything runs smoothly, my only negative comment would be a minor one in that the upper level area tables are not cleared as quickly as would be desirable, as the next sitting of diners have to sit with dirty dishes in front of them; whilst the lower level seems to be cleared more regularly. However, the rest of the service and overall impression is one of a high standard of service and ambience for this style of food outlet which is definitely of a superior quality.

I loved this place previously, i would always visit when ever inDevon. But after visiting this week I'm really really disappointed! The food is expensive for the portion sizes. I used to have a prawn jacket potato and a scone. This time I had a handful of prawns in a hard potato and a tiny tub of clotted cream. I understand cutting back on portion sizes but please reflect that in the price. It appears from the staff inside that it's been taken over by new management. I don't think I saw a staff member over 17 years of age this week. Either way. I'm no longer a huge fan and don't think I will bother to return. Previously the que would be out of the door.... this week there was no que......I don't know if that speaks volumes...I used to recommend this place to others, and used to tell people about the great pictures they had for sale on the wall as I waited to be served.... these are no longer here and the walls are bare.

Excellent selection of meals nearly all homemade good value friendly staff good portions well presented

We had a lovely high tea at the garden centre. Sandwhiches, cream tea, miniature cakes and coffee. The service was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. A nice treat!

The only place that makes a Sunday lunch better than me or my mum. They don't skimp on portions, have the freshest ingredients. Top marks to the chef. Really lovely staff in the restaurant who always have a smile on their face.

Fish and chips at lunchtime was amazing. Big piece of fresh fish in lovely batter. Staff very attentive. Couldn't fault it thank you

We were always regular visitors, at least 2 to 3 times a week, but since the restaurant has changed management we rarely go. However we went for coffee and tea cake today (Sunday). At our visit at 10.45 the place was deserted so I selected a table which had been cleared but unfortunately had not been wiped to remove dribbles and crumbs. The table next to that was the same and also the one after that. Our last visit a few weeks ago was exactly the same where I watched a young person clear the tables but not once did he wipe them. I had to ask him to do so. The same today but this time a more mature lady was clearing tables but didn't wipe the them. I hate sitting at a table where the previous occupant has left traces of their food. This would never have been allowed to happen when Carolyn was manager. However the toast and tea cake were nice with plenty of jam.

We stoped in at the garden center for a midday meal service was good but the meal weas not as hot as it could be

We popped in late so we're too late for food which was a shame but we did have tea and cakes , very nice service and a lovely place we will call back again . It was all very Christmassy .

Good selection of food reason able prices good portions nice location nice views from restaurant well presented food

we have just visited the restaurant. We had to queue for at least ten minutes before our order was taken as the restaurant was severely understaffed.I finally gave my order, soup, toast and coffee. The soup was put on my tray immediately but I had to stand at the counter for another ten minutes before the toast and coffee appeared. All this time the soup was getting cold.

After learning that the Garden centre and Restaurant had been taken over we did experience a previous poor visit in May this year. We can only say that this Restaurant and Garden centre really have upped there game and provide lovely food and a lovely atmosphere in the Garden Centre. Not sure what has changed but the staff seem a lot happier and overall it feels a nicer place to eat and shop

Garden centres can sometimes be hard work - not here though -having spent quality time shopping for plants, a nice fresh breakfast is just the job. Great service, great food at a price anyone can afford. The staff throughout the centre are a credit to the management team.

The Garden Centre seemed slightly different and I see from earlier reviews that it has changed hands since last year. Still worth a visit and the restaurant is handy as a lunch/tea stop. I had the soup this time which was delicious and hubby was pleased with his cheese sandwich. Hot meals are available and also salads and we have tried both in the past but only wanted a very light lunch this time. The staff were lovely, really friendly and helpful. Thank you.

It was a very hot day when we called in for lunch. The Centre had recently changed hands but the catering staff were the same. Our lunch was uninspiring but it was pleasant to be able to sit outside an enjoy it. The food on the servery did look fresh and appetising and the staff very helpful.

We went for lunch and we had a severely Austic Young man with us who has to see everything before he orders! The staff were brilliant, showing him the quiche, the pasta bake and the vegetables,with much patience . These outings can be quite challenging and the staff made it perfect. Thank you.Oh.... And the food was really good!

Sunday lunch in that garden cafe. Fish very fresh and cooked just right, but batter used yellow colouring, but if it is not the E112 something like that, a permitted colour then I say nothing, otherwise I would not order it the next time.

Very nice food, but expensive. I don't know how the older generation afford to visit regularly. The drinks were nice, staff friendly and hardworking. Overall a pleasant trip! Keep up the good work!

After a long break away from eating there we thought we would try lunch here again and it was good, not brilliant but enjoyable. There was a good amount of meat in the pie, the veg was nice and the price was fair we thought. It was much quieter than we have seen it in the past - it has changed hands in the last year (?) and feels different.

Friendly and unassuming, very good choice of food all reasonably priced. Good sized portions so be careful if you fancy the home made cake. Excellent but enormous! If the weather is fine great to sit outside and enjoy the gardens or the sea views which are spectacular

Good meals and eating area, friendly staff, sit inside or out, wheelchair access and dog friendly !Varied selections on meals or snacks.Also a very good garden centre.

Popped in for lunch food was lovely great selection and cakes look fabulous. All the staff are always very friendly and very knowledgable when asking about plants. Great place to go.

Have tried a few times coffee awful if they change that would be 5 stars. Always taste stewed even from the machine.

The food is lovely. The staff are friendly. While on holiday I visited the restaurant many times. It was simply wonderful.

Often stop here for a light lunch. Good selection all nicely presented and well cooked. Service with a smile! Plenty of seating and a really nice outside area overlooking the countryside. Lovely cakes and great latte.

Eight of us went for Sunday lunch. It was busy but managed to Seat eight of us. Most of us had the roast beef dinner, it wasDelicious and at £8.55 was a real bargain. The roast potatoeswe're crispy and the Yorkshire pudding was huge. Would certainly recommend it. Also nice to have a look around the garden centre after your lunch.

We go there when on holiday as the food is real quality! It is always full at lunchtime.The desserts are gorgeous in fact you cannot fault the place,staff are always helpful.

Popped in for lunch, I had Bubble and Squeak with poached eggs and bacon and my father had steak and kidney pie - both were delicious! Friendly staff made us feel very welcome on a rainy day!

We popped in for tea, coffee, cake and sandwhich. I was offered the last portion of brown bread for my prawn sandwhich and would I like sauce on that? " Yes please to both" My husband had a chocolate coated flapjack and coffee." With cold milk please" When the order arrived I had been given white bread, when I questioned this I was told they had given the brown bread to another customer! My husband was given hot milk. The "sauce" on my prawns was ordinary mayo, I had expected cocktail sauce.The tea was very weak, they did put in an extra tea bag to help, so I suppose that's a plus point. The quality of the prawns, tea and the chocolate coating was all very poor. The bread was the lowest quality I've ever tasted. I felt we had been cheated, £5:99 for such a poor quality sandwhich---we'll never go there again.

We were welcomed with a cheery hello when we entered the garden centre and did not even notice that it is now part of the Wyvale chain until asked for our loyalty card. The staff in the restaurant were as lovely as ever and served us promptly with quality food. Pleasant customer atmosphere and we exchanged a short conversation with the three elderly ladies at the table next to us regarding our holiday plans for the week. The tables around us were cleared and cleaned quickly and although a busy lunch time the staff were still smiling. Once again this garden centre did not disappoint. We purchased a number of items on sale and were served at the checkout by a pleasant young man. Other reviews seem to think that this garden centre is no longer worth a visit because of the Wyvale connection but we did not notice any difference. Still worth a visit in my opinion!

The only problem we had here was what slice of cake to have, there was such an array to choose from. In the end settled for a strawberry, cream sponge roll type thing, yum.The staff were friendly and helpful, and the serving and seating areas were very clean.Enjoyed our visit, will certainly be back.

The same lovely staff now struggling under the corporate standardisation of the mighty Wyvale ...., too busy collecting customer information through cards and vouchers to give that customer focused warm experience ....no longer worth a visit

Restaurant as good as ever, with good food and helpful serviceGarden Centre seems to have lost that individual touch but perhaps it was the time of the year or just mid week

Stopped for tea and cake. Service good and soundings pleasant. Lovely view too. However my wife's tea was terrible and her Danish pastry was very soggy. I had coffee which was OK and cake which again was OK.

Excellent range of cakes and pies with cream, ice cream or custard. A little cold in the winter and coffee just okay. Lots of people there and good gift shop.

As always excellent food, served piping hot by immaculately dressed staff who are always polite, helpful and smiling. The menu caters for all needs and is reasonably priced.

I've only ever been in here once before. Service was quick and a great selection of food on the boards . But when the food came out it was a little disappointing. My son had the sausage and mash and the sausages were quick dry and flavourless . I had turkey chasseur and the turkey was quick dry and there were only about three possibly four bits of turkey in it as it was mainly sauce . My sons girlfriend had jacket spud with prawns and she said it was lovely , and it also looked very nice . So think we will stick to spuds next time . I was going to have sweet potato and spring onion flan but when I saw it it looked more full of pastry than sweet potato so I passed on that and had the Turkey Chasseur instead . It is a lovely garden centre to visit with plenty of parking and food is usually excellent and very hot but on this occasion maybe because we were eating later it was not so hot !!

Lovely in the garden on a sunny day. Huge portions of cake enough for two people. Very pleasant surroundings.

Visited this garden centre with a friend to look for Christmas presents and plants. The garden staff are very friendly and helpful.We decided to have a coffee in the restaurant. I had an Americano which quite frankly was poor quality - rather tasteless. The food did not very exciting - I would have bought a scone but they didn't look very fresh. After tasting the coffee I was glad I didn't bother with the scone! Disappointing. Maybe they will improve...!

A very nice little garden centre and restaurant. Such a shame it has been taken over by Wyevale. Just hope the will not introduce the standard Wyevale menu.

Good homestyle cooking but it gets a bit crowded at times! Garden centre is great setting.There is a wide selection of cakes including sponges, flans, roulades, fruit. The hot food is behind counter so can be seen. You can also have toast. Decaf tea and coffee available. Wander round garden centre too.

There is indoor and outdoor seating (subject to the weather). Dogs are allowed in the outdoor eating area. The centre itself has recently been taken over by Wyevale nurseries and already things are changing. There is no one to meet you at the door outside anymore with brollies at the ready if it is raining. The restaurant itself has not changed as such but the menu is limited and the staff were not as friendly as usual. Nowhere near as busy as usual. Next year the restaurant will be taken over by Wyevale as well or so we were told. I am not in a rush to go back but will give it a try next year once it has gone over to Wyevale.

So we decided to stop off here for some lunch... Not quite what we were expecting. Slow service and not a lot of choice.. We both went for a bacon, Brie and cranberry panini which was ok but served with a salad which quite frankly wasn't fit to eat. Over all I think more pleasant staff and more swift service would make this place better

Never had a bad meal here service is also very good. It's clean with great food I have had breakfast and lunch here and never had a bad meal.

My family and I have been here a number of times (as there is something to suit everyone) but our most recent was earlier this week. The service is polite and friendly and alternatives are accommodated wherever possible. I had the crab cakes which were really nice. They were served with salad and new potatoes and were very reasonably priced at £7.99. The desserts also always look gorgeous (& home made) but I'm always too full to try them! I'm sure we will return again.

Serves snacks and lunches throughout the day. Great views of surrounding hills, clean and good food.

Good mug of coffee with pleasant service great scones and easy parking. always welcomed at the door, make a purchase in the garden centre and they will carry it to the car, old fashioned service

The staff are really friendly and the food was good andGreat value for money. The crab cakes were particularly good.A lovely place to go for morning coffee, lunch orAfternoon tea and lots to look at in the garden centre and shop.