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The Woodworks cafe is by far my favourite place to go for lunch and/or just to meet friends for coffee. It’s so popular that booking is definitely advisable to save disappointment, but I should point out that the staff do their utmost to accommodate those who do decide to go on the off chance. You can eat in, or if you prefer to eat outside surrounded by greenery there are a number of lovely gazebos to choose from. I have been going for a good number of years and have never failed to receive a warm welcome from the management and staff. In fact I’m greeted like an old friend now, and since the lockdowns it’s not unusual to get a phone call from the manager, Fiona, to check if everything is ok. She started doing it then and still does when she’s noticed I’ve not been in for a few weeks. This is so thoughtful, touching and very much appreciated. To access the cafe you have to walk through a fabulous gift shop which is certainly worth a look around! A member of staff always escorts you to your table and then advises as to the delights of that particular day’s specials, which are of course in addition to their usual fare. A particular favourite of mine; a baked jacket potato which is a proper oven baked potato, not a microwaved one! is offered with a range of fillings and always comes with a generous portion of freshly prepared side salad. My favourite coffee, a latte, is always served hot and strong, and they even do a loyalty card! Collect 7 stamps and you get the 8th tea or coffee free. Brilliant. They offer a fabulous choice of cakes, but without doubt the freshly made scones are definitely *the* ones to order as far as I’m concerned, either to eat in or to take away for later. The scones come with portions of butter, jam and a pot of delicious clotted cream. The ambience there is really lovely, and the place is always spotlessly clean. I’ve never once sat down at one of their tables that has needed cleaning. Cutlery is brought to the table once the order has been taken I only mention this because a personal dislike of mine is seeing cutlery in pots already on the table! In all the years I’ve been going nothing has ever been too much trouble for the lovely staff no matter how busy they are. I’ve always received service with a smile and a friendly attitude. Lastly, for anyone who likes the welcome of a log fire, well this is definitely the place to go, especially as it’s getting close to that time of the year when a blazing log fire will be burning away in their huge log burner. The quality and quantity of the food served here, together with the always warm and friendly welcome from the hardworking staff is more than enough for me to keep returning as often as I do.