August 2023 by Phil B
My wife and I were advised to visit this craft centre by our hotel host while away in Torquay, we had a great morning looking around the gardens before visiting the local craftsmen and women going about their business in the adjoining converted stable yard. There were glass blowers, blacksmiths and woodworkers all exhibiting their goods while also demonstrating how the items are actually produced. There is also the usual tea room / café providing a selection of local produce. We would recommend a visit when browsing for gifts to take home, as its a welcome change from the usual seaside fare.
August 2023 by 516anne
Tried to order lunch in Seven Dials Cafe but the staff member was so rude to us we were too upset to stay. Can safely say we will never return here.
June 2023 by Compass06649917702
A wonderful place - very relaxing. Visiting the artists studios was really interesting and informative. The most beautiful church too!
April 2023 by Stay10285695858
The setting and grounds are superb and a regular favourite when in the area. However, the lunch at the Seven Dials Cafe was very disappointing. Expensive for what it was with a very limited menu and food served in takeaway wrappings, no crockery or cutlery. A sausage panini consisted of a sliced sausage and raw onions. Panini's used to be well presented on a plate with side salad. We were embarrassed to take our guests there. Sadly will not be eating there again.
September 2022 by Keturah83
Mom and myself visited Seven Dials Cafe this week for coffee and cake. The grounds are stunning, the building also grand and felt quite special. Coffee was lovely (I wished I ordered the large size!), we shared two cakes - both were delicious - and the young man who serve us couldn?t have been more helpful. We will be re visiting! Thank you very much.
September 2022 by Denartes
Enjoyed our visit today to the craft centre shops and particularly liked the glass studio and the blacksmiths shop. The hand made chocolates were nice too.
August 2022 by anonymousJ3791BC
Went to cockington village they have lovely shops there with handcrafted items and the people were so lovely. We particularly enjoyed the glass place, where you can watch them making glass items, so fascinating and they explain the various stages and process of the making. Loved it, also went to the mosaic store, the lady there makes beautiful items such as mirrors, wall hangings etc she was such a lovely friendly lady and her work was fabulous. Nice unitive items to purchase in the craft centre. Worth a visit.
August 2022 by 392millieh
Our Glass studio is worth a visit if you?re in the area. You can watch the men make the glass from A viewing window and ask questions They engaged our 2 and 5 year old family members well, listening to their questions and asking in a way they understood. The items for sale are all very well priced due to the craftsman?s shipped involved. I purchased a beautiful vase of sea holly flowers. 3x flowers, 2 leaves and the vase for £42! Brilliant value and a lovely memento from our holiday in Devon.. even if they were made in wales. They?re also on Facebook too and do mail order so it probably won?t be my last purchase..
June 2022 by Jeremy m
We visited the studio late in the day and the owner spent time chatting about her work and the techniques. We bought a lovely bowl and we are thoroughly delighted with it.
May 2022 by Charlie B
I had been looking for a glass friendship ball for a present. I ordered one off the internet and was dissapointed when it arived. I took a trip to Cockington Craft Centre to the Glass shop and when I saw the quality of theres they were streets ahead of the internet purchase. I could tell the internet one was a factory made piece. But the Cockington one had depth of colour, sparkling glass which you could tell it was individually made and a nice weight to it .And it was £3 cheaper. The packaging left a bit to be desired so I bought a nice gift box and some tissue which made it look very special. I also looked up the history of these and wrote it out a card. It made the whole gift and the reason behind it very meaningful and looked twice the money. All of ther pieces in the shop are of a very high quality and really inexpensive for what they are. I give 4 stars instead of 5 is just because of the uninteresting packaging but that can be easily rectified for minimal fuss.
April 2022 by peterandjudithm
We regularly take my Mum, 104 years young, to Cockington and she always asks to go there. In our experience the staff have been welcoming and the food good. It can be busy at times and allowances have to be made for this. The food and coffee were served in disposable containers/cups during COVID which was acceptable under the circumstances. Hope that has now changed.
July 2021 by ChefCliveM
Well?.you either like these twee places or you don?t. I don?t. However a couple of businesses shone. The blacksmiths making hand-made forged goods and the glass-blower. Both at the top fo their game and worth a visit.
June 2021 by JackoShropshire
Tea rooms no longer serving the afternoon teas. Take away tea in cardboard cups. Covid 19 has taken its toll.
April 2021 by Torbayaotearoa
and for the loo. Beyond that an overpriced tuna bap and an utterly ruined cheese scone as it was MICROWAVED.
