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Margaret's Craft Shop
& Cafe
Old Hill Farm
Nr. Redmile
Leicestershire

Margaret's Craft Shop
& Cafe
Old Hill Farm
Nr. Redmile
Leicestershire

Tel: 01949 842336
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Margaret's café is situated in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir and a large wooden Tea Pot outside invites you to stop and enjoy a cup of tea. The road itself is just a wandering lane off the A52 Nottingham to Grantham road, ~ just follow the signs for Belvoir Castle and Redmile and you'll find Margaret's on the left-hand side about one and a half miles before Redmile.

Once you've found Margaret's you'll want to make sure you remember the twisting country lanes that led you there. Even before you've sampled the wonderful home cooking there are the splendid vistas to appreciate. From the dining room windows of the sturdy farmhouse there are glorious views across wheat fields and pastures to the fairy tale outline of Belvoir Castle with its soaring towers and crenellated battlements.

Inside the old farmhouse, Margaret's offers an irresistible choice of home-baked treats, ~ huge slices of mouth- watering chocolate, orange, lemon, ginger, date & walnut cakes, tempting tea cakes and scones with cream and jam. There's also a very varied menu which includes the "things on toast" for which Margaret is renowned. Margaret's customers range from families with children, fit cyclists, to Grannies enjoying afternoon tea. Sunday is Margaret's busiest day, starting with bird watchers for breakfast, then cyclists from all over the district arriving for `elevenses' and Margaret's famous toasty things. They are swiftly followed by Sunday Lunch customers. (Booking is recommended but not essential after 1.00 pm).

Another attraction at Old Hill Farm is the spacious and beautiful cottage garden where the views across the Vale can be enjoyed together with one of Margaret's lavish Craft Shop Teas. A visit is a must!

Opening times: Easter to January: 10.30 am - 5.30 pm (Tuesday-Saturday); 9.00 am - 5.30 pm (Sunday). Closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays. January to Easter: same opening times, but closed Mondays & Tuesdays, and at 5.00 pm on Sundays.
Coaches, and other times, by appointment.
42 covers inside, 50 outside.
Diasbled catered for.

 

 

 

 

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