August 2025 by Linda Blakelock
Only £2.50 to park up, the kids enjoyed the play area, we had a walk around the lake, but tricky in parts, had a coffee and picnic, not much less to do unless you fancy a much longer walk round the estate or river, good of the family to open up their estate though. We didn't eat in the cafe but the food looked very good. Nice couple of hours
August 2025 by Alan Kennedy
Another great local spot offering great food and service
June 2025 by Helen Gamble
Excellent food, good service, the farm shop side was a bit disappointing as its more a gift shop but we did take home scones which were lovely, it's also on the hirsel estate which would help if it was mentioned for tourists/non local people
March 2025 by Andrew Bell
Excellent afternoon tea today, perfect selection of tasty treats, the service was efficient, attentive and friendly. Thank you and well done to the team, look forward to our next visit!
March 2025 by Michael Kelly
10/10 breakfast, takeaway was quick nice friendly staff
March 2025 by John B
Good food, dogs only allowed in the outside seating
March 2025 by P T
Highly Recommended! Great place plus if you go for a walk you'd be able to see highland cows!
December 2024 by Ashlyn Armstrong
Nice cafe. We had coffee and tray bakes. Was space for a pram. Quite a lot of tables plus an outside area. Farm shop was decent normal farm shop items in it plus a selection of frozen meats.
There were other shops there but we didn?t go in. Also a sign up saying pay and display for parking, we didn?t as the parking area isn?t well maintained.
August 2024 by Chris Sidaway
Paid for parking and went into the cafe. We was sat down by the waitor waited there for 20 mins told the waitress we are ready to order which she said she just busy she will get to us. Waited for another 29 mins there still no one had taken our order so ended up leaving.
June 2024 by Susan Jordan
Very friendly with love gifts and great food
May 2024 by Michael Hutchinson
What a beautiful place to visit. Museums, gallery?s, amazing walks through the countryside, cafe is amazing.Great serviceParking: The cost for parking is £2.50 BUT that gets you access to everything, the whole site .
May 2024 by David Bayford
Good food but had to wait in a queue for 20 minutes s to pay.
May 2024 by Audrey Charowa
TITLE: A GASTRONOMIC ESCAPADE AT THE HIRSEL ESTATEAs 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 ODYSSEYThe 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 INTERLUDEAmidst 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 SPOTLESSThe 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 GALOREPost-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 ENCOREAnd 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 AFFAIRThe 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 HEARTThe 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 OVATIONFrom 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! ?Parking: Parking is available. Coaches and cars can park freely.Wheelchair accessibility: If park outside you can easily wheel yourself to the restaurant as it is stepfree.
March 2024 by Dickie Banks
No farm shop . Park charge over the
February 2024 by Dwayne Black
Had a breakfast bap which was delicious. Flat white was great. Then a walk round the shops .
Well worth a visit.
