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Having been to the nursery last week for lunch we returned again this week! Six of us visited to have lunch for my mums birthday. The wine was lovely £45 per bottle. Lunch fabulous - pulled hoisin chicken especially delicious. The food took quite a while to arrive but we were quite happy looking at the gorgeous view and chatting while we waited. After lunch we visited the stylish shop (no dogs allowed inside) which has upmarket and expensive home furnishings. After leaving I decided to buy a tree and phoned to purchase - they took payment over the phone and arranged to deliver which was really helpful - thank you! I would recommend a visit here it’s really enjoyable 🌺

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OxfordBblue . 2024-02-18

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What a long wait! Arrived just before 12 and were lucky enough to be seated - any more than 2 in a party were being given a buzzer and a 30 - 40 minute wait. Waited around 15 minutes for a drinks order to be taken - we weren't allowed to order food yet as there was a 'system'! Food order was eventually taken and then we waited again! Our food eventually appeared by which point I'd lost my appetite and husband was Hank Marvin! Fish cakes were dry and smothered in chilli sauce and chips so salty they burnt my mouth, burger was okay but they forgot the cheese! At times it seemed as though the kitchen just couldn't cope with the capacity as only one dish was appearing at a time - not a great system! On leaving I mentioned the long wait we'd had but to be frank the lady wasn't bothered and struggled with an apology! Such a shame as the location was stunning with some great outside space to sit in in the summer. We won't be returning!

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Claire H . 2024-02-18

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Unexpected stop, busy but we were accommodated just in time for breakfast. Beautiful surroundings and the interior is very classy. Loved the avocado, poached egg with smoked salmon. Tastefully presented. Great coffee. CM see why it's so popular

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Jackie E . 2024-01-23

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Visited the view this morning with a friend, and we’re both very disappointed with our ‘the view cooked breakfast’. While most of the food on the plate was warm, the hash browns on both of our plates were cold. On calling the waitress they apologised and after a delay brought out replacement hash browns. Unfortunately these were colder than the originals, mine was still partially frozen in the middle. Called the waitress again, who apologised and said she would get us some more. We declined her offer and suggested maybe a sausage to replace hash browns. After a long delay (we had finished our breakfast) two piping hot sausages were brought out ( 1 each). Another waitress came along to clear the plates and asked if everything was ok. We replied that no it wasn’t and told her our story as above. She apologised and said we wouldn’t be paying the full price for our meal. When we got to the cash till to leave we were firstly surprised by the just under £40 for 2 ‘nothing special’ breakfasts and 4 coffees, and on enquiring about a discount due to the cold hash browns, we were told no discount (or apology for that matter) as we had been given an extra sausage each. We were speechless except to tell them we were very disappointed and would not be returning.

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Bill_Crowe34 . 2024-01-16

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This was not at all the best breakfast around and not the best value. Most of it was not very warm and we had to ask for butter for the toast. We wouldn’t go again and all of the family have said they wouldn’t either. They also are not at all flexible with the menu. It is however a lovely building and nicely presented

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joanne020773 . 2023-12-30

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Decided we would give this a 2nd chance for weekend Brunch; after a prior experience. Never again. On arrival we were informed there was a 40 minute wait for food so we ordered hot drinks. Then we were informed there was a 30 minute delay to being able to actually order brunch. This would then compound the extra time. It was not that busy with plenty staff available. We had our hot drinks, paid and went elsewhere for a much better experience Not recommending

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travelinhope13 . 2023-12-30

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Our first time back for food since their very posh revamp. The building is beautiful, lofty, lots of wood with a bit of an Aspen feel to it. It makes the most of its position with great views out onto Rutland water too. The beef dish with horseradish mash was lovely, would highly recommend and at £15 a very reasonable price. The gnocchi was well cooked but I couldn’t taste the walnut pesto at all…it needs a bit of sauce. Coffee was very good but the amount you get is too small. Bigger cups please. Service was friendly and helpful. Parking easy and plentiful. Very dog friendly…few too many barking hounds for our liking but apart from that we enjoyed our lunch.

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helzie8 . 2023-11-01

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We arrived around 11:45 and were told we couldn’t order lunch until 12:00. We were given menus but nobody even came to take a drinks order until after lunch service has started. Lunch arrived (bland soup and a sandwich) before drinks, we then ordered additional coffees but were asked twice what our order was because the member of staff couldn’t remember, unfortunately he still got the order wrong! When we payed the bill we were asked if everything was ok, my response was ‘food was fine but the service has been really poor’ we were met with ‘yeh we’re really busy today!’. Not even an apology which is a shame. The whole experience was average at best, I hoped for so much more as I loved visiting before the big renovations! Please pull your socks up, people are paying above average money for mediocre food and terrible service!

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LyndseyP670 . 2023-10-28

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Greeted by miserable staff who didn't appear to smile the whole time we were there. Cappuccino was miniature, (no choice of size of drink), 60% froth, 40% cool coffee. Cool as in not really warm rather than trendy!

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JUDITH A . 2023-10-25

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Good food and nice place but useless service, inattentive and slow (food turned up 45 minutes later than booking time despite pre ordering and no proactive service for two hours). Complained to the manager to be told ‘I’m sorry you feel that way’ with no apologies or explanation.

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Jon A . 2023-10-21

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Went for lunch with my husband to try out the new restaurant as we loved going to the old one. Well wasn’t very impressed. It was a Friday afternoon and was very busy, anyway we were seated and after about ten minutes had our order taken, two sandwiches and two coffees. Had coffees served and then waited, and waited for our food. Finished our drinks and still no food and couldn’t get anyone attention.anyway after 1/2 hour sandwiches were delivered and were very disappointing, bread was dry on top so they had obviously been sitting on the pass for a while and were nothing special so won’t be going back.

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Mandy F . 2023-10-20

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Food was skimpy. Half bowl soup 1 slice of bread. Sandwich small, salad on the side very small with a few crisps. Atmosphere seemed frantic and not very relaxing. Such a shame that family welcoming feeling has been lost 😢

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Sandra B . 2023-10-02

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Stylish place to have a ladies lunch. Waiting on staff were well trained, will definitely revisit. First class.

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123abcgb . 2023-09-24

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We had to wait ages for a morning coffee with four members of staff serving us. The staff were wandering about trying to look busy, with some huddled in groups chatting. When the coffee arrived it was very hot, in handle-less beakers. These were unpleasant, difficult to use and possibly dangerous. The nursery sells mugs (some at £25 each!) in their shop - why couldn't they use some of those in the cafe? Two coffees cost £7 and was more expensive than other cafes in Rutland. We are regular visitors to the nursery, but will not use the cafe again.

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tombS8247QJ . 2023-09-14

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The View restaurant was first class. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The granary poppy sourdough hairssa chicken salad, was well presented, plentiful and tasty. The view, looking out to Rutland water was delightful. We wished, we had such a lovely restaurant/nursery like this where we live. Loved it.

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700wendywoo . 2023-09-13

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We have driven past here but have never had the time to pop in. Wanting lunch out we chose the View and are pleased that we did. Contrary to some other views on here I think the setting and the layout are great and I bet it will look lovely when decorated for Christmas. The highlight for me was the main, I had Cinfit duck leg with fondant potato and shredded cabbage. The duck was lovely and the jus/sauce was excellent. We shared a really good fruit scone, the best we've tasted for a while. I can sympathise with those who found the service a tad slow, they were really full and maybe could do with 1 or 2 more waiting staff at peak lunchtime but the only as lowdown for us was a delay in someone taking our order for food. However, once we had ordered the food arrived pretty quickly. Great Outlook! We shall definitely be back

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jimhH4484AX . 2023-09-06

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Fabulous new building… but overall experience disappointing especially the new Cafe.. Arrived at 11.45am and was told the kitchen opens and ordering at 12pm. Seems odd nowadays to have a cut off and wait between breakfasts and lunches .. Complete lack of service/attention despite 8 waiting staff and had to ask for service to get a drink. Waiting 20 mins for a water (they get this wrong) and a coffee. The staff did not smile or seem happy to be there. The retail Shop concept were ok but merchandise all very much the same and lacks breadth of choice. Outside /plant nursery staff much more friendly. The concept fits in Rutland but execution in my view is letting it down.

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661juliet . 2023-08-18

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Waited a few minutes to be seated with a promise someone would be with us shortly. After waiting quite a while and watching tables who had been seated after us be served we left without ordering. Upon exiting a member of staff (busy seating other customers) said she was just about to come to us. To be frank that was a load of cobblers!! Got a take away coffee at the hatch instead with much quicker service.

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Madam13 . 2023-08-13

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Good food, nice views and décor but... If you are looking for a quiet place for coffee and breakfast this is not, barking dogs and crying children all around, everything felt chaotic and people around us were either waiting long and starting to be irritated or their orders were missing or incorrect so the atmosphere wasn't that great. Food was very good but the wait was pretty long for basic breakfast. Granted it was on a Saturday, weather was ugly and looks like half of Rutland was there to eat. I can imagine this would've been much nicer on a sunny day with people more spread out inside and out. Also big minus for a background 'music', wind chimes at breakfast? Big NO from us. Shop was lovely, beautiful items however pricy.

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Sunshine825299 . 2023-08-06

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We so used to love the garden centre and cafe but the refurbishment has made it too corporate. The shop felt like an upmarket London museum gift shop and had no warmth to it. The staff in the cafe were attentive snd efficient but £3.35 for a cappuccino that was barely three mouthfuls was ridiculous. You'd get a better deal in London. I'm sure it will appeal to many and a fortune has been spent on the refurbishment but it just felt unappealing. We travelled over an hour to visit having loved it so much on previous visits but wouldn't bother again. We could simply go to the nearest Dobbies.

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34612017 . 2023-08-05

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The dearest cup of tea in rutland also need to cater for every one not just the well off customer seems like the customer is paying for the refurbishment

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annmilligan2018 . 2023-08-05

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Gorgeous view, lovely restaurant and friendly efficient staff. We had visited the garden centre which has greatly improved and decided to treat ourselves to a cup of tea with scone jam and cream and disappointingly the scone was somewhat dry and the clotted cream was...

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Rosanne G . 2023-08-02

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Stopped for a late lunch - busy but they took our name and gave us a buzzer to alert us to when table was ready. Really light inside with high ceiling. Food lovely - nicely presented sandwiches with a few crisps and salad garnish.

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698SuzanneN . 2023-07-26

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Our first visit to RN and wowzers what an incredible transformation! Lovely welcome and super slick service. Our little dog was offered a fluffy blanket to sit on and a water bowl too! We all had the bubble and squeak which was totally delicious and...

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JaneK049 . 2023-07-16

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We waited 10 minutes before someone took our order. Two coffees , 1x breakfast and 1x eggs on toast. Coffee arrived after about 5 minutes. We then waited some 20 minutes before I asked about the order. It had obviously been missed, one of those...

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Connector688308 . 2023-07-15

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Went in for lunch , very chaotic seating eg 2 people sitting at a table to seat 6 so lots of empty seats but no tables and a queue of people waiting to be seated,service was fairly prompt cappuccino was lukewarm and no taste the...

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kevlyd14 . 2023-07-08

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Great to see this lovely view being put to use. As a previous devotee of the little cafe at the nursery I’m afraid this one has failed to impress after two visits a month apart. Leaving aside staffing which is a challenge everywhere a brief...

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marydL5 . 2023-07-05

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Went for lunch on a Sunday with a friend and her daughter. Waited 30 minutes for a table, even though there were quite a few empty when we went in. Once seated it took 15 minutes for someone to ask us what we wanted to...

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FarAway55302846603 . 2023-07-04

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The location is fabulous! The building is beautiful and reflects a lot of planning and thought. The staff are helpful and open about the long waits for food and drinks. The food, well, the food, is a disappointment. I had the vegetarian breakfast, which, at...

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DA910 . 2023-06-27

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A first visit to this new garden centre overlooking the southern shore of Rutland Water and aptly named 'The View'. We arrived around 1.30pm and predictably, the restaurant was full. However, the greeter suggested that a table would be free in around 15 minutes and...

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AlanwithJulie . 2023-06-26

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We have been coming to this nursery long before there was a restaurant and to be honest when they first opened Wellies they got it right with the menu and friendliness as it’s improved I feel some of these things have been lost and also...

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annmilligan2018 . 2023-06-25

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Our visit was the result of a recommendation. The Nursery (great selection) itself is amazing and I didn’t think the prices were outrageous! The.Shop too had some lovely things and again reasonably priced. By now we were feeling peckish, and headed to the Cafe. We...

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enidg2015 . 2023-06-25

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In May the 100 seater restaurant was opened. Its bright and airy, with a selection of tables and chairs, sofas and soft seating. With beautiful views across the hills in the distance. Teas and coffee available as well as snacks and meals plus alcoholic and...

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Happytravellor4243 . 2023-06-21

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The cafe inside is very nice with a large Olive tree in the centre. We had a long wait for food 45 mins. Portions are quite small. We asked for a piece of cake and waited a long time for that and had to remind...

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Janet S . 2023-06-18

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The recently opened View restaurant is amazing. Delicious food , friendly welcoming staff. Fabulous furnishings. Good varied menu selections. Really happy that this local to us.

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sueg942 . 2023-06-16

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What a pleasure from start to finish! Plenty of parking with good clear signage. Lovely grand entrance to a spacious courtyard where you can choose to shop, wonder around or use the spectacular dining area. Great food & drink options for all tastes. We had...

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KellyC6351 . 2023-06-12

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What a fabulous addition to the area…! A beautiful cafe in a stunning setting which, once it gets its mojo on, will be hard to beat… I’ve now been three times since opening with different friends and family. Sure, there are teething problems and they’ve...

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Susan P . 2023-06-11

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Lovely setting. New, so some service teething problems, but to be expected in a new establishment. Quality of food actually very good. Had a bacon roll, simple but tasty roll and bacon, one French toast, which was excellent, and the granola bowl, which was very...

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chrismiros . 2023-06-11

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Lovely setting and the buildings are impressive but the service and food disappointing. Having to wait 20 mins to be seated in the cafe we sat outside to get a coffee from 'the hut' which despite 5 people queuing took 20 mins to arrive. More...

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Q6841TRjulian . 2023-06-09

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After a long wait for it to open, we were excited to finally visit, the small cafe it has replaced was great! The new introductory menu was disappointing, the kids menu was more interesting than the adult one, but was nice to see something out...

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harryk479 . 2023-06-07

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A new cafe which has clearly opened before the staff had been trained properly. A huge investment but why bother when the basics aren't in place? Coffee is awful and the breakfast tea blend is too metallic. The cakes are quite soapy (Coffee and walnut)...

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Millie2710LJW . 2023-06-05

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What a incredible transformation! The new restaurant and garden centre manages the very ambitious objective of providing something for everyone: it is stylish yet relaxed, perfect for a quick (delicious) coffee or a long lunch, smart enough to feel like a special event yet relaxed...

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Y7720GFtomw . 2023-06-04

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OMG I was so impressed with this place! Absolutely stunning! They have done such a wonderful job with this refurb and I just can’t wait to go back. A great place to go for lunch and mooch around the gorgeous shop and obviously the nursery...

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Lucy M . 2023-06-04

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Wow! What a place. Just stunning. Clearly there has been a huge amount of thought and love gone into this transformation. Everywhere you look is just gorgeous. The attention to detail is incredible. We sat in the beautiful courtyard for over an hour enjoying the...

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Siobhan B . 2023-06-04

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What a fantastic and beautiful restaurant and cafe in an idyllic setting overlooking Rutland Water. Browse around the plants and the shop - (ideal for gifts) then sit either outside in the beautifully designed courtyard (perfect for walkers / dogs and cyclists) or inside in...

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Mrs V . 2023-06-03

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Ordered a chicken sandwich with hummus after waiting 30 mins for a seat, then another 30 mins for food. Menu had very little on it, super expensive for the plainest and dry sandwich I’ve ever had. No spices whatsoever, as promised “Moroccan” spices weren’t there....

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Wanderer67429213141 . 2023-06-02

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Visited the brand new development on Bank Holiday Monday. Clearly there has been a huge investment and the buildings are a very high standard and look gorgeous. The outside areas are nicely designed and the car park is large, but dole work is still in...

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canoesrus . 2023-05-29

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Pure delight. Well done. First day of service. Amazing design Beautiful food. Locally sourced. To be Frank Rutland finest daytime restaurant Beautiful views and lovely staff. Owners are apparent and care. Omg. Rutland this is going to make everyone else up their game. Well done...

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Dreamer05226203130 . 2023-05-28

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Staff were welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed warm cheese scone, partner had toasted teacake. We both thought it was a bit expensive. The cafe is inside the garden center and there is a shop where you can buy cards, China, glass, etc. There are...

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Happytravellor4243 . 2023-01-22

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We booked for my birthday brunch, and were greeted by stern looking staff, who whilst helpful, didn't seem to smile once. Everyone's food and drinks came swiftly, and were fine. However, my meal was cold, and when the staff were notified of this, it was...

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poppyh581 . 2023-01-06

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This is a lovely cafe within a garden centre and lovely to sit outside when the weather allows. We decided to call in after a walk around the lake hoping to have lunch. After looking at the prices of sandwiches etc and looking around at...

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merrills47 . 2022-10-07

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We are local & visited today for the first time.From pulling into the car park it wouldn’t be somewhere we would have stopped but had seen the cafe online. The cafe building is lovely with pretty fairy lights and bubbly polite and helpful staff. I...

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joanne020773 . 2022-10-04

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Great selection of very good food with equally as good service and wished we had found it earlier. Every there seemed to enjoy their food no matter what they had chosen. WE enjoyed it so much we went back the next day!!!

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636neilo . 2022-09-08

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We enjoyed coffee here when we were out for the day &, on the Rutland Belle boat trip. It wad a pleasant afternoon staff were nice & friendly & coffee was good.

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JenAnnie . 2022-06-24

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Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast here. We have 2 dogs so emailed to see if digs are accepted hd had a great email back sailying dogs welcome with well behaved humans! So that plus the reviews is why we went! There is a small area for...

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Kerry S . 2022-06-12

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We had a very tasty cooked breakfast here before going on to visit the wonderful Gardens. Friendly staff and tasty food!

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Esther H . 2022-05-17

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Having eaten at Wellies many times we returned recently to a very disappointing experience. The unattractively presented menu was expensive and having been ignored for 10 to 15 minutes we left. The cafe seemed short staffed and there didn't appear to be any front of...

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Kate W . 2022-05-10

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Visited this lovely cafe which is situated in a very well stocked garden centre twice during our stay in Rutland. Our first visit was for morning coffee which was really good with a good choice of cakes and pastries. We sat outside and we were...

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buntyhen . 2022-03-18

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I visited this morning for coffee and breakfast. Greeted by a waitress who told me where to sit. I had a face mask as I feel more comfortable. OK I thought this is covid friendly. Sat down and my order was taken. But no nobody...

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jackiehF2835FT . 2022-02-27

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Went to the cafe as we were visiting Rutland and the surrounding area for a couple of days. We were recommended this Cafe and wanted somewhere good as it was my wife's birthday. Got to the Cafe at 11.20 and was immediately told that Breakfast...

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njosborne36 . 2022-02-21

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Only five minutes off the A1, we stopped at this cafe for lunch. The cafe is accessed through the very well stocked gift shop, where the lovely ladies make you feel very welcome. We had a quick look round the nursery, which was very interesting...

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philadelphus . 2022-01-16

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Had a really great experience at cafe Rutland Water Garden Centre. Went with a large group and the attention and efficent service we receivef was excellent. Kelly was amazing, friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble

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Ann D . 2021-11-01

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We came for breakfast, and had a great experience. The service was pleasant, and the menu just right, with the resulting food and coffee being delightful. This place has great decor, rustic shelves full of goodies from the local area and their bathrooms are nicely...

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AliceDove2012 . 2021-10-17

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A busy lunchtime and waited 35 minutes for tasty Rarebit. Nice coffee. Garden centre surroundings. Worth a visit if you are near Rutland Water.

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tnunn100 . 2021-07-28

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We have been here before and enjoyed the food very much. After a 20 mile journey on a sunny day we were looking forward to our lunch. We sat outside, which is very ple avant, the staff were good and covid rules were adhered to....

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keithjI7035EJ . 2021-07-02

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The Wellies cafe which is situated inside the garden centre is great. We had the Rutland full breakfast and a vegetarian both arrived hot and smelled good, the food was fresh, cooked well (not swimming in fat) plus the coffee was 👍, great staff throughout...

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kevbla123 . 2021-06-03

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My husband and I had lunch here today, outside, owing to Covid restrictions. We’d come for only plants but thought the café looked very inviting. It had an excellent range of options.Both the girls who dealt with us were very pleasant and helpful.Service was slow but the food made up for this! I had a chicken curry jacket potato with side salad and my husband had the Welsh rarebit which came with a small salad. The curry is about Madras strength. We will definitely eat here again next time we buy some plants here.

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Margaret G . 2021-04-19

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Pleasant staff, pleasant setting, and pleasant food. We popped in to the outside cafe from a walk around Rutland Water.Relaxed with respectively a glass of Prosecco and a glass of Sauvignon blanc. All very nice. My wife had a very fresh chicken salad and I had a jacket potato with curried chicken and salad.We would definitely visit again.

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alank615 . 2021-04-15

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Word of mouth spreads well , was recommended by others to give it a try. Was in the area so we did. Coffee piping hot ( how it should be ) only opted for bacon and egg roll , which was to die for. Soft roll and hot filling Mmmm. Service was excellent and comes with a smile. Very clean with excellent COVID precautions in place. Well worth travelling that few extra miles. Give it a go YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED

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iancanham . 2020-10-29

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Chanced upon this coffee shop in the garden centre after an afternoon walk at Rutland Water. Teas and Coffees were great and the cakes absolutely terrific and the prices very reasonable indeed. Nice surroundings and as friendly service as you could ever want. Nothing at all to be found here that doesn’t merit the full five stars. We will certainly return.

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Footprints802805 . 2020-10-29

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The staff were so lovely and the food so good that we called in twice on consecutive days! Highly recommend the scones!

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Jane B . 2020-10-09

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Brilliant. Best Eccles cakes and scones (especially the cheese) for miles. Lovely cafe for lunch. Sit inside or out.

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53Upp . 2020-09-13

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The staff here are always so lovely and the service is always quick. I came here with my mum and dog and was treated with open arms. Highly recommend.

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Anonymousgirl123 . 2020-08-24

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Visited with friends for lunch during a holiday near Rutland Water. Food and service excellent and also took advantage of the takeaway option. It is easy to drive past without realising there is a tea room. Look out for the Garden Centre and it's inside.

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DavidSurrey_England . 2020-03-07

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When we found out wellies started to do roast dinner we were chuffed to bits so booked up straight away. We have always enjoyed their breakfast and cakes on a regular basis but now we can go and have a roast dinner with a glass of wine and on our door step makes it even better. We were not disappointed I had the beef brisket with Guinness gravy wow. And my parents and husband had the pork and chicken. We loved it and shall very much look forward to this being a regular booking.

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lizg128 . 2019-10-20

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Having been declined a pot of tea and biscuits at Hambleton Hall we came by Wellies by chance and what a find it was. Good quality, well presented food served by welcoming staff and much cheaper than HH.Will certainly go back again when in the area.

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Alan B . 2019-10-04

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There were 8 of us a baby and a dog. The staff were very welcoming and efficient. The lunch and coffee were great. I really enjoyed the mozzarella tomato and pesto toasty with coleslaw and salad. The wellie biscuit to go with the coffee was fun.

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472marianneh . 2019-09-07

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Popped in a couple of times while on holiday for snacks and coffee. Nicely laid out with plenty of room between tables. Quick service and tasty food.

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Amanda J . 2019-09-01

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The cappuccinos were a decent strength and the orange cake was good but too many of the cakes had nuts in them. We sat outside in the sunshine in a pleasant setting.

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lbj17 . 2019-08-22

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Went here lunch having not been in a while, went to order the food and when ordering with the young blonde girl on the till every time I said an item she sighed and pretty much rolled her eyes. I asked for some components to be removed such as the chutney and it’ still came out with the chutney in the sandwich. Good job I’m not allergic. And top it off I had to go up and ask for our drinks after we had pretty much finished off our food! (Only to then be tried to be charged again!) the waitress just spoke to her colleagues and was uninterested in the customers and was rude to a lady also who wanted to order take away ice cream. Wellies used to be good but after this experience won’t be back. I must however credit the lady who tried her best to resolve our issue whilst this younger girl clearly didn’t want to be there or have a clue what she was doing.

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805casper . 2019-08-07

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This is my local coffee shop. Wonderful stop on a Rutland Water walk for morning coffee or afternoon tea with delicious cake. Early in the day excellent breakfast and very popular stop for lunch. Stop in regularly for a catch up with friends, food depends on time of day but always excellent.

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kathyrB461CJ . 2019-08-06

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I have been coming here for years, the cafe and nursery have changed hands and the food is still very good, the menu has not changed so that's why we continue to return several times a month.I do recommend it but since the change I've noticed that service is slower, reservations have been missed, the tables are not cleared in good time, tea and cake is brought to the table without clearing the lunch crockery, tables and floor is covered in crumbs.Its just the little things really, standards were so high under Alice! As long as the food stays at a good standard we will keep this as our local.

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littleblue735 . 2019-07-22

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Lovely reasonably priced food, kind and attentive staff, quirky little touches like the milkshakes in glasses shaped liked wellington boots, little noisy if you sit indoors but quieter space outside...plus you can come with your dog if you sit outdoors. Pleasant garden centre tearoom.

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Isabelle F . 2019-06-23

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Visited for cake and drinks-but expensive-but nice cake-plenty of parking-staff very friendly.always buy my wall baskets from here-very nicely done.

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tonyw361 . 2019-06-13

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The garden centre is a lovely place to mooch around & the Wellies Coffee Shop is a great place for lunch. they have a lovely selection of light meals to choose from with great Coffee & Cake too

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TravelingDabber19 . 2019-06-12

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We visited the garden centre and popped into Wellies for a coffee. Wellies was busy - clearly a morning coffee venue - and not surprisingly so - good coffees, home made food and cakes etc. Very pleasant break.

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chrissym3 . 2019-06-11

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The soup was very good, but the bread roll was very average. It was flavourless and had the texture of homogenised factory bread. I had a cheese sandwich with tomato chutney. The cheese too had little flavour and was overpowered by the tomato chutney which was very strong and quite tart.

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TomBean3000 . 2019-05-27

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Located inside garden center, lovely food, too full to try huge range of cakes! Desperate dog area with doggie treats! X fab x

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streetfamily . 2019-04-14

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Always very good coffee and tea. Good selection of home made cakes. Staff pleasant surroundings clean.

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53Upp . 2019-04-13

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My friend recommended this place for breakfast after travelling to Rutland parkrun.

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kathycool77 . 2019-04-13

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Stopped for coffee on our run around Rutland Water. Friendly staff, good coffee and my companion said that the cheese scone was best ever! Didn’t get to try the cakes, definitely next time!

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sharonkitcatt . 2019-04-05

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We had seen this a while ago so went in.lovely cakes and sandwiches not to expensive inside a big garden centre

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849barry . 2019-03-31

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This was just a quick stop but what a nice find. Set in a garden centre, the food was very nice and staff pleasant. I will be back to try more things.

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QuietandThoughtful . 2019-03-20

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This is another beautiful little cafe attached to a garden centre. Lovely warm and friendly atmosphere and the food is always freshly prepared. I have had lunch here and that is also delicious.

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. 2019-01-16

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We sat in the the 'Dog shed' as we had my sister's Yorkshire terrier with us. The staff immediately put the heater on for us. Tea pots were refilled with hot water. Scones enormous and very tasty. Staff very helpful.

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Oslo24 . 2018-11-30

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Love wellies. What a shame the older lady isn't a little more friendly and welcoming as the other staff. Lovely food though, in a pleasant setting.

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Jose T . 2018-11-03

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Wellies is a fine little cafe in a garden centre, right on the circular bike and walking route round Rutland Water, so perfectly located for us as we cycled round last weekend. The cafe’s an attractive modern one (better than most garden centre cafes), staff are friendly and the service is pretty quick - especially given the attention to deal shown in the presentation of our food. We had a large panini and a toasted sandwich, each beautifully presented on trendy oval white plates with a small salad, fresh coleslaw, a small portion of crisps and individual little jugs of fresh vinaigrette. Excellent value for just over £6 a head. The only minor niggle we had was that most of the plants used as table and wall decorations were artificial not real - a bit of a let-down for a garden centre cafe, we thought...! This is an attractive place though and we’d recommend it - much less crowded than the admittedly attractive pub a mile or so earlier on the circuit.

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amdgriggs . 2018-09-26

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What a wonderful find. We have been a few times as a family and always enjoy it. Food is impeccable as is the service and friendliness of the staff. We will be back xxx

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forrest421 . 2018-09-20

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I absolutely love visiting Wellies. I’ve been on a number of occasions and every time I am very impressed. The service is quick and friendly, the space is always clean and the food is delicious. I’ve been with my partner, my friends, my parents and grandparents, and I’ve even had a birthday afternoon tea there! There’s something for everyone. Thank you Wellies. I’ll be sure to pop over again soon for a slice of cake and a milkshake. I thoroughly recommend to everyone!!

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Olivia C . 2018-09-20

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Previously I have given this café 5 stars..... this time only 3 as of late the service has really dropped. The seating area inside was dirty and tables uncleared. I waited on a larger table of 6 for one to be cleared where I sat for 5 mins un acknowledge. A smaller table was cleared at which point my friend and I moved and wiped down the table and chairs ourselves.

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slasajo . 2018-09-19

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