Stumbled across this place completely by accident! Mrs G and I decided to take a nice drive through…read morethe beautiful Peak District on a gorgeous sunny December day. First stop was Matlock - cute little village, powerful river flowing though town, nice views all around. We wanted to have lunch but hadn't really seen anything and so we decided to head to Bakewell (about 20 minutes drive) when I noticed a classy, inviting, purple sign by the road "The Orangery". We quickly turned around and are so glad that we did! We had a really GREAT lunch and have already booked again for Christmas Eve when our daughter and new husband visit. It may sound odd but it used to be part of a very prestigious school for over a century - the most famous "Old Girl" was Richmal Crompton who wrote all the "William" books that I devoured as a kid. Now the whole complex is basically a old peoples home (Man are they lucky!!). So the lunchgoers were, on average, grey haired (but I am going that way too) - but it was fairly quiet in terms of lunchgoers and music (just the right volume - Christmas songs, Wham and many many more of the favorites. The restaurant drips class, the bistro also (full bar). A wide selection of offerings _ I seriously wanted the prawn curry but got lured into a Christmas special. Wonderful staff, great food, excellent service - and beautiful nooks for a quiet or romantic lunch. Try it you'll like it! Two big thumbs up Review #108 2019

I've tried dozens of little tea rooms over the years, but this one is one of the absolute best I've…read moreever been to. The decor is fantastic, relaxing, and quaint, but more importantly, the food is superb. Everything we tried, from the milkshakes to the desserts, were absolutely finger-licking good. The quality was simply superb. This place is worth going out of one's way to visit. If you're looking for a fantastic lunch, it's where it's at. One note, the place tends to be busy, so it can be a bit of a wait for the food or for the staff, but the food is worth the wait.

Lovely little find on the way home from a weekend away, great breakfast, staff are very friendly,…read morewould definitely visit again

This place is absolutely lovely. The coffee shop is very cheap compared to the likes of Costa or…read moreStarbucks but doesn't skip on quality. They is ample seating outside, and is highly recommended for young families as there is a brilliant play area that includes pedal tractors and cars and a meet little race track to your kids to race around on while you enjoy you brew and a cake. There is also swings and a junior zip-wire to entertain them. The windmill is great and visitors can go up the spiral stairs all the way to the top. Running parallel to the coffee shop is a number of quaint little farm shops selling nick nacks and shabby chic items. On my last visit there was also a clothing shop. Defo worth a trip to chill and enjoy the lovely country views.

Delightful Bakewell tart and tea for an afternoon celebration. They welcomed a group of us for…read morepudding with open arms and delicious food. Inside is warm, green, and just a touch rustic.

Delicious brunch and a lovely setting! We came for breakfast…read moreand then a walk and this was perfect. The breakfast was yummy and well cooked and we wi definitely be back!

If we could give this 6 stars we would! This was the highlight of our daughter's trip. The scones…read moreand mocha were amazing. The shop attached was super cute and the staff were very friendly. A shout out to the owner who took the time to come talk to us. If we are ever back in the area, this will be our first stop! Thank you Bottle Kilm!

The Bottle Kiln in West Hallam is a coffee shop/restaurant, with a gallery and two craft shops…read more Parking is available on the gravelled area at the front, with a small overspill area at the back. The gardens that lead you into the Bottle Kiln have an interesting variety of plants, that gives the whole place a feel of peace and tranquility. The Bottle Kiln structure itself houses a variety of display cases that showcase the variety of craft products available in the adjoining shops - cufflinks, necklaces, glassware, sculpture etc, most unique but expensive. The Kiln also has wonderful acoustics and has been used for events like carol concerts. One craft shop is primarily cookware and homeware: pottery, picture frames, christmas decorations etc. The other is more of eclectic mix of jewelry, cards, wedding and christening gifts, and a variety of unusual gifts for Christmas and Birthday presents. However, the coffee shop alone is a reason to visit the Bottle Kiln. A great variety of homemade scones, cakes etc; they have some of the best cheese scones I've ever tasted. A good variety of hot and cold drinks too, the coffee in particular is rich and flavoursome. You can either dine in the main coffee shop, which fills up instantly or the gallery areas below, which showcase local art, too expensive for my budget though! Beware though, this coffee shop is a favourite of many people, so get there just after it opens or you will be disappointed!

I absolutely love this beautiful little cafe, it's just down the road from my office so I have been…read morea regular ever since it opened 3 years ago. The menu is delicious, top quality food with a homely feel - a winning combination! Anna and her team are so lovely and always have time to chat to you, it always feels like a real treat every time I go. I usually get a sandwich to go but if you have time it's a really gorgeous place to spend a cosy afternoon with coffee, cake and good friends.

Top cafe in lovely surroundings!read more

Home & garden store, Local Art and Sculpture Gallery, Garden Design studio, Garden and Homeware,…read moreGifts and Plants, First class light refreshment facilities. Situated on an A426 between Rugby and Lutterworth, the calm within is amazing and the wealth of gift ideas and quality goods for home and garden. Visit their website and read about the history of the farm and, in particular the barn itself? It's an education. An absolute must, and my main reason for visiting regularly, is the refreshment area. It really is sublime. There is a small seating area right opposite the counter which, in the colder months, has a log burning fire. There is a larger and very comfortable seating area in an upstairs lounge with mixed seating.sofas, armchairs, tables.another log burning fire which is regularly attended to. Sink into one of the cozy chairs and watch the traffic pass yet at the same time feeling, as if perhaps, you are somewhere else? An impressive array of homemade cakes etc., awaits your attention when you place your order which, even if you choose to take a seat in the upstairs lounge, will be brought to you by a member of the pleasant staff. For a light lunch you may try their delcious homemade soup with a roll? I would be happy to recommend this establishment to my female contacts as a place for the unaccompanied traveller to stop and rest a while in a spotlessly clean and safe environment. Worth a detour!!

Garden store with a small cafe, the cafe has some lovely cakes and drinks. The owner is very…read morefriendly. The shop is full of interesting products which I love to fill my home with

This café is in a bookstore that may be one of the best in the world! It's in the Marais only a few…read moreblocks from the Picasso Museum.

Nice and friendly staff, quite an independent and rustic looking coffee shop…read more Nice food and good for lunches, the biggest fault would be the waiting time and that fact they brought the soups out after the mains, all of it unable to fit on the table. Still a recommended jewel!

Really enjoyed our breakfast - American style pancakes with bacon. Ambiance was good, service…read morefriendly and pretty fast. Found it pleasant just to sit and chat with ample space and tables to sit both inside and out (when the weather is nice at least! Unfortunately you have to pay to park - and I would have preferred more maple syrup (will take some of my own next time!! Will visit again when we are close Review #48 2023

My pet peeve has to be missing the last breakfast order on a Sunday. Which is almost inevitable…read morewhen you're in a different city attempting to discover somewhere new. Cue the Bean Caffe. Located in Friar Gate Studios, Derby. It's a near miss - in fact, we drove past it twice before we had the 'AHA - IT'S THERE' moment! *Caps necessary as if I remember rightly, I let out a rather loud squeal upon our discovery... Aside from it's high-rankings, awards and even décor - What I loved most about the Bean Caffe is the fact it's owned and managed by mother and daughter - Sarah and Liv. They have perfected the art of ALL things breakfast (or brunch in my case) and offer a range of favourites from Eggs Benedict to Toasted Banana Sandwiches. I opted for the 'Smashed Avocado': Toasted Sourdough topped with avocado, poached eggs and a shake of hot Sriracha Sauce. SO delicious and for just £5.50 an absolute bargain.