Natural Surroundings
Natural Surroundings
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moorlander999
Skipton, UK6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We have been going to natural surroundings for lunch for many years and always found the food and café environment to be excellent , however we went this week after a couple of years of non attendance to have an early lunch ….. Arrived at 1140 to be told initially that food wasn’t being served until 1200 ( despite people eating large slices of cake nearby ) We ordered from the “specials” board - “Brays pork pie salad” … and a couple of hot drinks …. Based on previous years visits we were really looking forward to our meal….. which always resembled a very nice ploughman’s lunch with pie , salad , cheese etc and crusty home made bread..Sadly when it arrived we were well and truly disappointed….. some pre prepared salad leaves , half a tomato , a few pieces of cucumber , coleslaw and a very small pot of pickle which tasted like a very sweet and cheap version of Branston. The pie , being a locally produced tasty Bray pork pie , was two small pieces . The salad was bland with no salad dressing or vinaigrette. There was nothing on the plates to make it “Special”……Hot drinks were weak / tasteless peppermint tea and a poor quality cafetière of coffee in my opinion. Tea bags in plain jam jars behind the serving counter with no branding made us wonder if they were just cheap catering type product. No description of coffee used also.
Total cost £28 …. Nothing “special” about our lunch , extremely disappointed and will NOT be returning - such a shame after so many years of excellent food in a beautiful tranquil location…
Total cost £28 …. Nothing “special” about our lunch , extremely disappointed and will NOT be returning - such a shame after so many years of excellent food in a beautiful tranquil location…
Written 7 August 2023
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Ann J
22 contributions
Jul 2023
If you ever feel that you want/need to lose yourself in a calm relaxing natural setting then this is the perfect place for you.
This was our first visit and we are so looking forward to our next, and the one after that….
This was our first visit and we are so looking forward to our next, and the one after that….
Written 19 July 2023
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Arnold
Cambridge, UK26 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The emotion experienced at this place is beautiful, calm and natural, it is truly natural planting, uncultivated plants, species of perennials I have never seen, meandering pathways of flowers, safe broad walks across the meadows of wild flowers including orchids, a bird hide and donkey shed to rest, as are seating throughout. A badgers set, you can walk through to experience the life in a badgers den.
The river glaven meanders gently, clear and gentle, the wild natural pond with seating around helps to watch the water snails, water spiders amongst others, and the air is packed with damselflies and dragonflies.
There are individual planned areas individual small gardens give ideas for planting, packed with chosen plants to suit. The best we enjoyed this place.
The great benefit for all is the plant labelling and information boards, you are provided with a numbered map too, almost every plant has a description or label so you can take note for yourself, they have a nursery here to purchase plants at reasonable prices too.
The little café is a joy, rustic, un-commercial, a simple small menu, we had a delicious quiche filled with potato, spinach, tomato and spring onion topped with some grated cheese, coleslaw, and salad, find a table amongst the planted areas and soak it up. Just go it's perfect!
The river glaven meanders gently, clear and gentle, the wild natural pond with seating around helps to watch the water snails, water spiders amongst others, and the air is packed with damselflies and dragonflies.
There are individual planned areas individual small gardens give ideas for planting, packed with chosen plants to suit. The best we enjoyed this place.
The great benefit for all is the plant labelling and information boards, you are provided with a numbered map too, almost every plant has a description or label so you can take note for yourself, they have a nursery here to purchase plants at reasonable prices too.
The little café is a joy, rustic, un-commercial, a simple small menu, we had a delicious quiche filled with potato, spinach, tomato and spring onion topped with some grated cheese, coleslaw, and salad, find a table amongst the planted areas and soak it up. Just go it's perfect!
Written 27 May 2023
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Denise A
34 contributions
Nov 2021
We love this place, cosy little cafe, especially by the log burner, local food, freshly made, great coffee, friendly staff, quirky place to visit.
Written 25 November 2021
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NorfolkRoamer
North Norfolk98 contributions
Sept 2021
Fabulous place to visit, very calming and tranquil in these turbulent times and lovely cafe as well.
Written 23 September 2021
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lindaY8134CM
Cambridge, UK12 contributions
Jul 2021
Another superb trip to this wonderful place. Whenever we are anywhere near here we visit. A joy every time. Cheese on toast the best ever and Norfolk shortbread outstanding! Thank you
Written 4 August 2021
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Ox Pete
27 contributions
Sept 2020
Basically a wildflower garden centre with a small shop and cafe. There is also a garden that you can pay to visit. Wortyh a visit
Written 25 September 2020
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Geoff H
Cranbrook, UK12,315 contributions
Sept 2019
Whether your starting point is East Runton or West Runton or Incleboro Fields Caravan and Motorhome Club Site, its a fairly gentle climb to the peace and tranquility at the top of Incleboro Hill. Once there, you are surrounded by vast, open skies and you can just loose yourself in nature. The quiet, apart from birdsong, is overwhelming. One of the best times to ascend is when the sun is setting.
Written 27 October 2019
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CJC12345
Ipswich, UK17 contributions
Sept 2019
What a lovely place to visit, we spent hours here wondering round the gardens, looking at all the different plants which the birds and butterflies were enjoying. You can walk out to the reserve, follow the river and walk through the fields. We watched a Kestrel and lots of dragon flies enjoying the sun. It was £4.50 an adult but well worth it and the cafe had amazing home made food and cakes, which we enjoyed with a cuppa after our walk. There is also a shop and garden centre to look around, with help about which plants to plant where and which ones are good for insects or butterflies, near ponds,etc.
Written 24 September 2019
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ian_wren
33 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
The layout of the gardens is pretty informal - it looks slightly ramshackle and untended (which it obviously isn't) but that's entirely the point of a garden devoted to supporting wildlife. The other facilities are clean and well presented. As you go round, information boards give details about each area including how it is created and maintained, and how it is used by animals and insects. We spent a thoroughly absorbing and informative couple of hours wandering round with our dog. At home we try to garden with nature in mind but have learned so much from our visit here about how we can quite easily do more. From my point of view as someone interested in supporting wildlife, it's a gem.
Written 20 September 2019
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