Watermill Cafe

This is a delightful place to visit. We had a very interesting talk from Mark, the owner, in the coffee shop as it was raining. We had a lovely walk in the grounds, seeing the watermill and the 3 follies, including the dome made from different coloured bottles, and the large cuckoo clock in delightful grounds. An excellent place to visit.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. To get the best value from the visit you need to have the ability to appreciate the hours of love that have gone into creating this beautiful and magical space. Use all your senses and take your time to explore. Make sure you visit the cuckoo clock tower about 10 minutes before the hour for an interesting and knowledgeable talk. The sweet and savoury scone options with a cuppa were also great.

This is the first time I have visited a garden where the main theme is water. Set out over 5 acres, it's not a huge area to wander through, but every inch has been beautifully thought out. You have streams, a canal, meandering waterways wherever you look, a bog garden & much more to feast the eye on. Three follies add a quirkiness, you must sit in the bottle folly & don't stray far from the cuckoo clock as it nears the hour! Take your time when walking around, as this is a place to be savoured & you don't want to miss a thing. There are plenty of benches where one can sit & take in the beauty of the surroundings. Of course, no trip would be complete without indulging in the joy that is homemade cake & a cup of tea. There's something rather wonderful about drinking tea from a pretty china cup on a beautiful sunny day, whilst savouring a delicious slice of cake. A delightful way to end your visit before making the journey home. 😊

Such a beautiful place! We ate in the cafe first, great service and lovely food well presented and good value too. The gardens are just stunning and so well thought out, lots of little hidden bits, different levels and the water spaces are just idyllic! Perfect for all ages - our party ranged from ages 3-80! 😊

Great place to stop and enjoy the beautiful gardens. Level ground make access for all possible, toilets and a excellent tea room also. Small nursery selling a selection of plants adds to the whole experience. Food in tea room very good, with gluten free options available, including scones. Gluten free bread available as a no cost option.