Ilmington Community Shop & Café
Message from Tripadvisor • Temporarily closed
+44 1608 682838+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
9:30 - 13:00
Wed
9:30 - 15:30
Thu
9:30 - 15:30
Fri
9:30 - 15:30
Sat
9:30 - 16:00
Details
Someone from this business manages this listing.
Learn More
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £10.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
meals, features
Is this a place where you buy ingredients to cook your own food?
Details
About
Situated on the picturesque Upper Green with stunning views across the surrounding countryside, we invite villagers, visitors, walkers and cyclists alike to call into our shop and cafe and experience the friendly atmosphere and the wide range of quality, local produce and reasonably priced general groceries on offer
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £10.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi
Contribute
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
42
Very good
8
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Rachel W
United Kingdom2 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
The community shop is run by friendly volunteers. We found it to be well stocked when we stayed on holiday in the village. It has all the usual things and even some eco products and local produce. There is a cafe there and both indoor and outdoor seating. Worth checking opening days/times in advance. We found it to be shut on Mondays but I wonder if it depends on when volunteers are able to open the shop?
Written 3 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
helen
Melrose210 contributions
Jun 2021 • friends
Lovely cafe in this picturesque village. They only do cakes/scones and tea/coffee as we found when we went hoping for something savoury. Shop is amazing and sells the locally produced gin
Written 6 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
hammwebb
Warwick13 contributions
Jul 2019 • none
Fab place to meet friends for coffee etc. So envious of Ilmington residents. Wish we had similar in our village
Written 25 August 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Pamela S
Bristol177 contributions
Jul 2019 • friends
Lovely lunch sitting overlooking the village on a very warm day. Menu for lunch small but everything tasty and healthy. I had pea and mint soup served with crusty granary bread. Wonderful. Staff friendly too.Will make it a regular ace to visit.
Written 23 July 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you so much for taking the time to give a review. we are really pleased that you enjoyed your visit and hope ou see you again soon.
Written 24 July 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TennaRotor
Birmingham484 contributions
Jun 2019 • couples
In the middle of this quiet village is the most amazing cafe and shop. The staff are all volunteers and so welcoming and helpful. The shop carries the basics and some very good fresh bread. We ate breakfast and lunch and the portions were large and delicious. I had salmon and scrambled eggs and he had the egg and sausage sandwich and then I had ham & cheese sandwich and he had a potato jacket. The sandwiches are huge because the bread slices are large. We ate every breakfast and lunch here when we were not on day trips. I would recommend staying close by as this is a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the other Cotswold villages.
Written 27 June 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Many thanks for your review. We are really please that you enjoyed your visit to the shop and cafe and look forward to seeing you again soon
Written 1 July 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Shaun Smart
Stratford-upon-Avon309 contributions
Jun 2019 • friends
The cafe has very friendly staff, who serve a wonderful selection of cakes and light meals. Without doubt, the fruit scones melt in your mouth and must be the best in the area. All the cakes are handmade and are a credit to the cook. Located on a hillside which provides extensive views over Ilmington, it just makes the stay even more enjoyable. Everything sparkles and is a delight to visit anytime.
Written 22 June 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you so much for taking the time to give a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. The setting is indeed lovely and we are all very proud of the community cafe and shop. We hope to see you again soon.
Written 23 June 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
0xf0rd
Oxford25 contributions
Jun 2019 • family
What a great place, a well designed restoration of previous Chapel building in heart of a beautiful village. A sunny day wandering round 11 stunning gardens, watching Morris dancers and ending with scrumptious tea and a large variety of cakes. Special thanks to ALL volunteers for making numerous cakes and serving a huge number of people on the day with grace and humour when under pressure on a special occasion. A community shop that is a fantastic asset to the village.
Written 18 June 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you for your lovely review. That particular weekend is always very busy with many visitors to the village enjoying the wonderful gardens and then visiting the cafe and shop. We hope to see you again very soon
Written 23 June 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Colin B
27 contributions
May 2019 • couples
You cannot avoid going here as its the only shop in the village
stock lots of local produce but small range as it would get thrown awayPick up point for locals fresh fish supplier
Written 25 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
waffler_2
Telford166 contributions
May 2019 • couples
We called for coffee on the way to Hidcote gardens and had a lovely welcome. First class coffee served with toast and marmalade. The latter was a sharp sweet variety which went down well. The cafe is in a modern extension which blends in completely although giving modern standards. The shop is amazing with possibly the best collection of magazines I’ve seen. Lots of nice things to eat along with daily essentials. It is like an upmarket corner shop. We will go out of our way to return.
Written 22 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Many thanks for taking the time to review the shop and cafe. We hope to see you again soon.
Written 27 May 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mitch
1 contribution
Apr 2019 • friends
Our cycle club visited this cafe on both the Saturday and Sunday of the Easter weekend (over 60 cyclists over the 2 days)
On the Sunday , our arrival coincided with the arrival of about 20 motorbikes (many carrying passengers) . This did not fluster the staff , orders were taken with efficiency and a smile for all staff....
Food was served as quickly as the busyness of the cafe would allow and was hot (I opted for a bacon sandwhich) and well presented.
For a cafe that is run by volunteers , I don't think you could find a better place.
Just a shame that it is so far from our starting point but , on a day like today , that didn't matter
Written 21 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Many thanks for your wonderful review. We really appreciate the support that the cyclists community gives to our cafe and pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon !
Written 22 April 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
DAVID
Weston on the Green79 contributions
Apr 2019 • friends
Cycled 50 odd miles through the Cotswolds with two friends to this lovely village hoping the cafe was open.
Pleasantly surprised it was and on a Sunday too.
Great menu and service.
Highly recommended for cyclists.
Look forward to our next visit.
Written 8 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you for your lovely review of the cafe and we hope that you visit us again very soon. Please spread the word !
Written 15 April 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ironhorse_10
Warwick562 contributions
Jan 2019 • couples
Met the OH for a coffee after I'd been walking on the foulest of mornings and this really is a little haven. Warm and bright with good views of this pretty village from large windows (or the terrace on a better day) we got a great welcome and enjoyed generous, tasty coffees. The cakes looked amazing and they also do a good selection of hot and cold sandwiches, plus local wines and beers. The adjoining shop has all sorts of tasty treats (again much local produce) plus groceries and newspapers. Highly recommended - there's a small car park at the back as well as the on street parking, which gets busy.
Written 3 February 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you for your lovely review of the shop and cafe. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit, and hope that we see you again really soon !
Written 15 April 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
lkilg3
Baton Rouge24 contributions
Sept 2018 • couples
This village market is wonderful. It has a wide selection of items. It is great for self-catering cottage stays. The staff is friendly and helpful.
The cafe is pleasant and has good food.
Written 17 November 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 19 November 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
geoffangler
68 contributions
Oct 2018 • couples
Excellent lunch great value and lovely staff
Perfect end to lovely walk
Walks always good here but with this cafe at end they are perfect
Written 3 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you for taking the time to give a review and we really appreciate your positive comments. We hope you visit the cafe again soon.
Written 15 October 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Adams Dad
United Kingdom322 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
Had been for a long walk around the lovely Cotswold country side and just got back to the car and saw the sign for the Community Café, so we thought we’d give it a go. Very glad we did. Great service and great tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cakes. Sat outside in the afternoon sun and enjoyed it. Would recommend and definitely visit again if we were in the area.
Written 30 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy_Traveller757
Thank you for taking the time to give a review of the cafe. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit and hope we see you again soon.
Written 15 October 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
…
Showing results 1-15 of 51
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing