Courtyard Cafe — Restaurant in England

Had lunch here while on a day trip to "Christmas in Neverland" at the house (a really magical and immersive experience not to be missed!). The café was very busy and there was a queue, had to wait a while to be seated, but I managed to get a nice table on the ground floor (there's another room upstairs). The waiters were very courteous, friendly and attentive, and although the café was full, it didn't take long to get served, and a really nice waitress came back during my meal to ask if everything was okay. The menu offered a good selection of brunches and light meals with a festive flavour, and also some tempting desserts and a cream tea. There was wine, beer and mulled wine as well as the usual soft drinks and hot beverages. I ordered the Cheddar, brie and Reblochon cheese quiche with new potato salad, root slaw, dressed mixed salad and chutney. The quiche was really tasty and served hot, the homemade potato salad was delicious, and the salad was crisp and fresh. Had a lovely mince pie with my pot of Yorkshire tea. The lunch was on the expensive side (card payment only), but I could not fault the quality of the food and service....

Visited the garden centre & cafe - staff in both areas so friendly and respectful to customers. Really wheelchair friendly and accessible - for anyone who hasn't been before needing an accessible parking space, there are some nearer to the garden centre which we didn't realise. Ordered a sandwich from the cafe - gluten intolerant - sausages aren't gluten free, but their bacon is really nice and they are able to provide gluten free bread. Again, staff really friendly & respectful of customers and their needs. Planning to visit again to see the house and gardens, but even if you're just wanting a morning out it's a lovely drive out and there's plenty if you're not wanting to spend on entry to the...

This is the first time we have actually visited the house and oh my word...it is stunning...the 12 days of Christmas theme running through the house was unbelievable...the attention to detail...the family traditions/decorated twig trees etc...were outstanding...the volunteers were very knowledgeable.....this albeit on a grand scale feels like a home full of love......and its do lovely and warm too. Well worth the entry fee.......the tress and decorations were all outstanding. The additional heated marquees for cafe/dining were an added bonus particularly as it was getting busy when we left. Highly recommend a visit....im so impressed im organising...