This place is absolutely lovely. The coffee shop is very cheap compared to the likes of Costa or…read moreStarbucks but doesn't skip on quality. They is ample seating outside, and is highly recommended for young families as there is a brilliant play area that includes pedal tractors and cars and a meet little race track to your kids to race around on while you enjoy you brew and a cake. There is also swings and a junior zip-wire to entertain them. The windmill is great and visitors can go up the spiral stairs all the way to the top. Running parallel to the coffee shop is a number of quaint little farm shops selling nick nacks and shabby chic items. On my last visit there was also a clothing shop. Defo worth a trip to chill and enjoy the lovely country views.

Great little coffee/tea shop in the beautiful village of Cranford St Andrew on the outskirts of…read moreKettering. The cafe is relatively new to the village having been converted from an old blacksmiths (hence the name). The coffee shop is owned by the same couple who run the Coffee Place in Kettering and they have stuck with the same winning formula. Compact lunchtime menu with teatime treats. Home made biscuits and cakes make for good eating. The interior is contemporary while maintaining the tradition and history of the building. Everytime we have been there the place is buzzing with a good collection of locals, walkers and business people. I would strongly recommend this is place as a point to meet people or grab a coffee after a walk around the village.

As a local business owner I use The Old Forge to take my clients for refreshments, the service is…read morealways very friendly relaxed and prompt. It is in a great village location in beautiful countryside. Thanks Rob for providing me with somewhere to impress my customers. Oh the Coffees and cakes are great also. Andrew

Just had a fantastic Full English Breakfast. A good plateful that has set me up for the day. A…read moresteaming mug of freshly brewed coffee to go with it. nice views across the Heybridge Basin but, unfortunately, much too cold to sit outside. I am going to revisit during the summer (if we get one). Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Visit the tearoom often, my favourite at lunchtime are the sandwiches on granary bread all fillings…read moreare very very tasty and last time I had a cheese ploughman's it was the best ever. All the staff are very friendly and helpful at all times.

On our last day of our holiday in England, we decided to try and find a cafe that served up a tasty…read moreEnglish breakfast. On our hunt, the Hardware Cafe came up and we decided to give it a try and were not disappointed! The only negative thing was that my stomach could not accommodate the entire contents of the dish! Coming from an American that has had many Full Englishes after having married a Brit, just try the Hardware Cafe!

This is probably the best corner cafe I have visited…read more The menu is varied and reasonably priced and pleasant mannered staff Also provided is bed and breakfast but I can't review this as not used the facility Clean family cafe with toddler amenities Good range of non alcoholic refreshments

Beans has always been good to me when the first time I went in there there was super nice to me I…read morefell in love the shop but there are some minor Errors if you could say.But all in all I believe beans is a brilliant coffee shop

The first place to open after the restrictions and I was glad of it. They have coffee, milkshakes,…read morepastries (including crumpets) and sandwiches to go. Oundle is surrounded by gorgeous English countryside, so get your order and relax at the Kirkyard of St. Peter's or over at Barnwell park. A favourite of the locals and several bicycle clubs, but the wait is never long. Right across from the war memorial, a place that inspires relaxation

Always the best breakfast in town. In the summer there's spectacular views over the surrounding…read morecountryside.

My wife, daughter and I stopped by this place to grab a quick, light breakfast before walking…read morearound the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-water and it was very good. It was busy, so you could tell that it is a popular spot. It is set on the river that runs through the village so you can enjoy your breakfast while the water slowly flows by you. This area and the cafe are beautiful. The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. Even though they were very busy, they showed no signs of being annoyed or overwhelmed. They seemed genuinely happy you were there and eager to make sure you were happy with your stay. We ordered the sausage rolls and a Cornish pastry and they were very good. I'm sure there are a lot of amazing restaurants in the place, but you would not go wrong stoping by here to grab a coffee and a bite to eat.

Cinnamon roll and your brownie was, brownie, very and pineapple, fruit smoothies, or all just OKread more

An upscale tea, coffee and sandwich place with a price to match. The specials always sound good…read moreand then ultimately disappoint. If you go, stick to tea and coffee.

I'm shocked that Oundle didn't have a dedicated tea room before Brew Babu opened, and its apparent…read moresuccess proves it filled a gap in a town otherwise consumed by an abundance of coffee shops and hairdressers. They have a large variety of house blends, or I think you can make your own blend. I don't know anything about tea, but they seem to take it pretty seriously, as its served with your own tea timer to let you know when to pour. Of course, you have the option for stronger tea and are free to ignore the timer. I've had the Citrus Earl Grey, which was soft and delicate, and complemented a slice of gluten-free carrot cake very nicely. They also have a large selection of herbal infusions, of which I enjoyed the moroccan mint. They also have a surprisingly large selection of food served throughout the day. I've had the ham and cheese croissant, which was extremely good, as well as gluten-free carrot cake, and hummus and pita. For me, the hummus was a bit unbalanced, with a very strong lemon flavor, but it was still tasty and the accompanying pita was perfectly toasted. The interior feels like a Pottery Barn catalog (do they have that in the UK?) or otherwise the epitome of the term shabby chic, following the current trend to mismatch chairs at tables and such. It's a place that will appeal to Oundle's unique clientele of posh-students-who-wish-they-could-be-hipsters, and pensioners looking for a fresh cuppa.

Home & garden store, Local Art and Sculpture Gallery, Garden Design studio, Garden and Homeware,…read moreGifts and Plants, First class light refreshment facilities. Situated on an A426 between Rugby and Lutterworth, the calm within is amazing and the wealth of gift ideas and quality goods for home and garden. Visit their website and read about the history of the farm and, in particular the barn itself? It's an education. An absolute must, and my main reason for visiting regularly, is the refreshment area. It really is sublime. There is a small seating area right opposite the counter which, in the colder months, has a log burning fire. There is a larger and very comfortable seating area in an upstairs lounge with mixed seating.sofas, armchairs, tables.another log burning fire which is regularly attended to. Sink into one of the cozy chairs and watch the traffic pass yet at the same time feeling, as if perhaps, you are somewhere else? An impressive array of homemade cakes etc., awaits your attention when you place your order which, even if you choose to take a seat in the upstairs lounge, will be brought to you by a member of the pleasant staff. For a light lunch you may try their delcious homemade soup with a roll? I would be happy to recommend this establishment to my female contacts as a place for the unaccompanied traveller to stop and rest a while in a spotlessly clean and safe environment. Worth a detour!!

Garden store with a small cafe, the cafe has some lovely cakes and drinks. The owner is very…read morefriendly. The shop is full of interesting products which I love to fill my home with

Lovely place, very relaxing. The food is fresh and delicious , service is very friendly. We enjoyed…read morebreakfast, lunch and drinks recently. Very well done! Nice shopping too, everything you might need or want.

The Greenhouse Cafe provides excellent meals all from locally sourced products, prepared and cooked…read moreon the premises. There is a varied menu to choose from plus a "specials" board plus a choice of vegetarian options. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and nothing seems to be too much trouble. There is also a corner set aside for toddlers and young children to play with various toys etc. There is an adjoining garden centre, food shop and gift shop in which you can browse round before or after your meal. Just opposite the entrance you will also find a butcher's shop stocked with a wide range if fresh meat. I recommend the cafe to any one and have been going there every week for several months. Try it . . . and enjoy!!