Reviews - Blakewell
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Nestled beside picturesque trout ponds, the Waterside Cafe offers a serene escape with stunning garden views. Guests rave about the delightful cream tea, featuring generously sized warm scones paired with rich clotted cream and jam, all for a reasonable price. The inviting atmosphere is perfect for families, with opportunities for fishing, and friendly staff enhancing the experience. Visitors enjoy leisurely strolls around the grounds, often leading to the purchase of fresh trout delicacies. Whether savoring a cozy afternoon tea or exploring the lunch menu, the cafe promises a tranquil and enjoyable outing that visitors eagerly recommend.
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Last update : 25.01.2024
We were fortunate to win a cream tea for two at the Waterside Cafe, and it was absolutely delightful. The scones were large and delicious, topped with generous amounts of cream and jam (cream first, as tradition dictates in Devon). We also enjoyed a pot of tea served with a cozy. While we only had the cream tea, we did take a quick look at the lunch menu, which mainly featured fish dishes, fitting for a trout fishery. The prices seemed very reasonable. The cafe is situated by one of the trout ponds, offering a beautiful setting. We enjoyed our food outside on a lovely late summer day, watching the fish jump in the pond. We also purchased some smoked trout fillets from the shop, which were delicious, though the pate was unfortunately sold out. We plan on returning soon and highly recommend this cafe.
We had a wonderful time with John, who taught us how to fish. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We highly recommend it. Thank you and we look forward to returning.
We went there for the fishing, but the lake was so full of weed that the two people we met there had given up because of the weed, so we decided not to bother. the gardens however were quite pretty
We were looking for somewhere local to Muddiford to go for a couple of hours. We started with a wander around the lakes and then went in for a sandwich and cream tea. The sandwiches were excellent with lovely granary bread. Scones were exceptional; so fresh and served with jam with fresh strawberries on top. Would definitely recommend a visit here.
It was wet and miserable (though not cold) and practically empty, but you can sit under a cover overlooking the ponds and garden. Stunning grounds, nice to have a walk around before having a rather nice cream tea. For £7.50pp you get two decent sized warm scones (each) with lots of excellent quality clotted cream and jam, and a good sized pot of tea.
