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Cafe, British, Healthy
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Reviewed 3 June 2022 via mobile

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?More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 6 July 2021 via mobile

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

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 25 August 2019

Fab place to meet friends for coffee etc. So envious of Ilmington residents. Wish we had similar in our village

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 23 July 2019 via mobile

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.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2019

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.

Reviewed 27 June 2019

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.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 July 2019

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

Reviewed 22 June 2019

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.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 June 2019

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.

Reviewed 18 June 2019 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 June 2019

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

Reviewed 25 May 2019

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

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 22 May 2019 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2019

Many thanks for taking the time to review the shop and cafe. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 21 April 2019

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 matterMore

Date of visit: April 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 April 2019

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 !

Reviewed 8 April 2019 via mobile

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.

Date of visit: April 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 15 April 2019

Thank you for your lovely review of the cafe and we hope that you visit us again very soon. Please spread the word !

Reviewed 4 February 2019

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.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 15 April 2019

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 !

Reviewed 17 November 2018

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.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 19 November 2018

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.

Reviewed 3 October 2018 via mobile

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

Date of visit: October 2018
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2018

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.

Reviewed 30 September 2018

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.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Happy_Traveller757, Manager at Ilmington Community Shop & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2018

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.

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Ilmington Community Shop & Café is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5