Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 365 reviews

What takebreak likes about Dandy's Ford Fishery Tea Room:
Lovely full English breakfast in a little cabin by the lake, in summer you can spot the kingfishers here but is also a little gem off the beaten track for fishing . Staff and people made me feel welcome good atmosphere View all feedback. What Yvette Robinson doesn't like about Dandy's Ford Fishery Tea Room:
The cakes are excellent, coffee very average but the lack of a welcome from the staff has decided us that we will go to Gilbert's Garden Centre cafe just up the road in future. I am sorry to write this but just a good morning...and a smile would make all the difference View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 33 reviews
AIDAN
30.08.2024 - 15:30

If your after a secluded single 6 birth lodge with hardly any other humans that also caters for the keen fisherman this is the place to go the lodge is built to...

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fish69
30.08.2024 - 15:30

As always a welcome stop after a few miles in the saddle. On a sunny day on the terrace overlooking the lake, Buttie tea Sublime!

Markjh46
30.08.2024 - 15:30

This is a review of the holiday lodge at Dandys Ford. Stayed for 4 nights fishing in one of the best lodges I have stayed in. The standard of workmanship and qu...

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VE92
30.08.2024 - 15:30

I asked if i might hold my 50th birthday tea there. Not only did the kind owners offer to open when they were on their normal afternoon off, they made the most...

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stevewardf
30.08.2024 - 15:30

Great venue , easy parking, very well kept with plenty of fish to be caught. Absolutely brilliant breakfast great value for a £5, very friendly staff

The Tea Room at Dandy's Ford fishing lodge offers a mixed dining experience, with inconsistent food and drink quality but a charming atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Customers appreciate the warm welcome and cozy ambiance, but service and food quality can be hit or miss. The café at Gilverton's Garden Centre is another option nearby, offering excellent cakes and friendly staff, despite average coffee. Overall, Dandy's Ford is a hidden gem for fishing enthusiasts, while Gilbert's Garden Centre offers a wider range of food options for all. Both locations have unique charms and are worth a visit for different reasons.

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4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Steve
27.04.2022 - 19:11

We visited dandy’s ford again, the tea room days are now limited, but the quality is unchanged they could not ask for more}, the accommodation in the lodge is o...

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Sienna
27.04.2022 - 19:11

As always a welcome stop after a few miles in the saddle. on a sunny day on the terrace overlooking the lake, buttie tee sublime!

Rasheedah
27.04.2022 - 19:11

I asked if i might hold my birthday tea there. Not only did the kind owners offer to open when they were on their normal afternoon off, they made the most outst...

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Charles
27.04.2022 - 19:11

Went here for breakfast. Quiet location close to the lakes. Breakfast menu not huge, bacon roll etc, but for you get a full English and it was great. Two of eve...

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John
27.04.2022 - 19:11

Great venue , easy parking, very well kept with plenty of fish to be caught. Absolutely brilliant breakfast great value for a very friendly staff

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Amelia
28.12.2023 - 15:16

Lovely bank holiday weekend spent here! My partner and I stayed in the “Esmerelda Shepherds Hut”. Caught some nice fish and we’d definitely be coming again!

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Chris
28.12.2023 - 15:16

A great fishing day out. plenty of fish across the 3 lakes and nice friendly owner to help with advice

Jamie
28.12.2023 - 15:16

Great day back at Dandy 's Ford. Haven 't made it down for some time, and even the rain couldn 't dampen spirits....took my son for first time properly and he i...

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Tracy
28.12.2023 - 15:16

We visited today for the first time as a family to fish. from arriving we were met with a friendly greeting and given all the help we needed. a really good days...

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Scott
28.12.2023 - 15:16

Great place, staying for the weekend and a day in so far and couldn’t be better. Owners are lovely too and very helpful

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 35 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 32 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.7 ★ from 131 reviews

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