The Homestead Café & Farm Shop Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great tea selection
Accessibility
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
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Coffee
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Healthy options
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Small plates
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Toilets
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cosy
Crowd
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Groups
Payments
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Credit cards
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Paid parking lot
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Parking
Pets
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Dogs allowed
Best KPortal Reviews
TITLE: A GASTRONOMIC ESCAPADE AT THE HIRSEL ESTATE
As I ventured into the quaint realm of The Homestead Café, little did I know I was about to embark on a culinary odyssey that would tickle my taste buds and charm my senses.
THE PROLOGUE: THE HOT CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE ODYSSEY
The hot chocolate fudge cake was not just a dessert; it was a celestial experience, a symphony of sweetness that made the angels sing. Paired with crunchie ice-cream, it was like a frosty hug from a yeti – rare, unexpected, and utterly delightful!
THE PLOT THICKENS: A BOLLYWOOD CHAI TEA INTERLUDE
Amidst the culinary escapade, I sipped on a Bollywood Chai tea, an aromatic brew that danced on my palate like a Bollywood star on the silver screen. It was a spicy plot twist in my afternoon tale, a cup of serendipity steeped in exotic spices and warmth.
THE SETTING: PRISTINE AND SPOTLESS
The service shone brighter than the polished cutlery, and the tables were so clean, I could see my reflection grinning back at me. I chose the great indoors over the alfresco allure, basking in the cozy embrace of the café's charming interior.
THE ADVENTURE: CRISP FLAVORS GALORE
Post-cake, I sauntered into the farm shop, where the crisps whispered tales of the wild. Wild duck with plum sauce, grouse with Whinberry, wild boar with apple – each bag was like a crunchy chapter of an epicurean novel.
THE FINALE: THE VANILLA FUDGE ENCORE
And then, the vanilla fudge! Oh, what a curtain call! It was as if vanilla pods had been kissed by sugar fairies, creating a confection so divine, it should have its own shrine.
THE MARKETPLACE: A SCOTTISH TWEED AFFAIR
The farm shop, a treasure trove of novelties, boasted Scottish tweed bags that whispered tales of highlands and lochs. Amidst the rustic charm, the meats on display were like a cast of characters, each with a story to tell – from the robust wild boar to the dapper duck.
THE SOUVENIR HUNT: MAGNET QUEST WITH A HEART
The cashier, a kind soul and a navigator of novelties, guided me through the maze of memorabilia to find the perfect fridge magnet. A memento for the family, it was a small token that held the essence of a good afternoon spent.
THE VERDICT: A STANDING OVATION
From the first spoonful of cake to the last crumb of fudge, the service never missed a beat. It was a standing ovation for the taste buds, a round of applause from the stomach, and a good afternoon indeed.
With every sip of chai, every glance at the tweed, and every choice of meat, The Homestead Café & Farm Shop proved to be a stage for an unforgettable performance of hospitality and charm. Bravo! ????
The food we had was tasty enough and the staff were pleasant and helpful. However it left a bitter taste to find that there was a parking charge of £2.50 to use the cafe. The grounds did look nice though, and I wouldn't have minded the parking charge so much if I'd had time for a walk.
The menu on the website is not current - a bowl of rather thin potato soup was over £6 and toasties are now around £10. Nearly everything (savoury) on the menu includes cheese of some sort.
The toilets were across a courtyard and could do with updating.
Overall it was ok, but definitely overpriced, and if I'm in the area again I'll try somewhere else.
I paid 2.50 to park at a cafe in a well known local park popular with dog walkers. The cafe does not allow dogs inside.p I was offered the option to sit outside in high winds. I would have been up for that had the menu offered something substantial, but it was soup, sandwiches or a hot sausage roll, not really ideal for a cold, windy November day. I went elsewhere and therefore spent no money in any of the other shops here. Tho park looks nice and the dog enjoyed a brief jaunt here.
Good food but had to wait in a queue for 20 minutes s to pay.
We arrived as a group of 14 today for lunch and despite being a large group we were served quickly and our food arrived very shortly after. The menu had a good range of choice for kids and adults and all the food we had was delicious. All the servers were attentive and very friendly. Even the children in the group were raving about the cafe and the food. I would highly recommend this as a place to visit in the area.
So worth the stop for coffee and a brie, bacon, and onion chutney.. staff lovely and accommodating, thank you guys loved our stop off
We arrived after a long day travelling, at 3pm. Sat at a table inside which appeared dirty, it was old cup stains which could have been removed. A young woman came over and asked would we like a menu or did we know what we want. I said we'd like a menu as we didn't know what there was. She wasn't over friendly, no smile , not welcoming. So after looking at menu made our choices. She returned to the table and when we told her what we want, she said there's none of that. Right so let's choose something else. She said there's no food at this time of day, only cakes! Well why give out menus rather than saying that?! They were giving menus to all that came in without giving that information. Anyway we were tired and hungry so had a scone and coffee. The scone I had was dry.
Overall not impressed. Won't go back.
Very disappointed on this visit. We left after waiting patiently for our order to be taken but the table still hadn't been cleared from the previous visitors and there did not appear to be a system in place. The people at three other tables also left after waiting a long time and no sign of being served. The table next to us actually asked the waitress to take their order as they had chosen what they wanted but she didn't respond as requested. We used to frequent this Cafe often but this has put us off coming again.
Quick Facts About The Homestead Café & Farm Shop
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
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