Bamber & Brown

Son and I had just been for a walk / geocaching adventure in the surrounding beautiful area. (For context; dog had jumped up at me - I was absolutely clarted in mud - felt a bit up market but we found a nice bench out of the way.) My son said the coffee was really good (double shot flat white) and I found my cup of tea perfectly fine. Should have asked but wanted to know what type of black tea it was. Could have done with a corrugated cardboard cup holder (I just like them). Prices seemed a bit high.. think I saw some mini dog biscuits for £1 and that startled me. Anyway - a welcome oasis midst natures wonderland.

For what it is and how it's evolved since opening, it's wonderful. Access is down a rather unassuming gravel type of road, about a 5 minute walk from Harlow Carr. It's very much dog friendly. The drinks and snacks are of a good quality. Service is friendly, and is usually fairly efficient. Prices are a little expensive. The giant teepee is excellent, spacious and well furnished. It's cosy in the colder months but can get quite hot and stuffy in warmer weather. There's a porta loo on the site. Not great but better than nothing.

Excellent facility. Friendly. Lovely homemade cakes. Popular with the dog walkers. Plenty of seating and the tipi/yurt is a great structure. Spacious inside. Dog friendly. Fire pit. Very warm n snug. Throws, reading material and games all supplied. Attractively decorated. Very impressed. Lemon drizzle cake was very good, as was the hot chocolate.