Karelia House Coffee Shop
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Hours
Wed
10:00 - 16:00
Thu
10:00 - 22:00
Fri
10:00 - 16:00
Sat
10:00 - 16:00
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PRICE RANGE
£2.00 – £6.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
features
Does this restaurant offer outdoor seating?
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About
We are a family run Yarn, Fabric, Craft and coffee shop based in-between Aberfeldy and Kenmore. We have a large selection of Yarns, Quilting Fabrics, Brother Sewing Machines and accessories. We also run workshops throughout the year. Our Coffee Shop sells a lovely variety of Homemade Cakes. Last orders in our café are 3pm Tuesday to Saturday and our Winter Hours are as advertised. Dog friendly. WE WILL BE CLOSED 21ST DECEMBER AT 3PM AND RE OPEN ON 3RD OF JANUARY 2025. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL THE TEAM AND ALL THE BEST FOR 2025
PRICE RANGE
£2.00 – £6.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Playgrounds, Dog Friendly, Non-smoking restaurants
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4.5
187 reviews
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Very good
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Thurso13 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
If you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, embroider, cross stitch, dress make or any other craft you can think of requiring fabric, yarn or threads, then this is a place you cannot miss. There's such an array in such a small place, it's impossible to see everything in here even walking twice round, every time you look somewhere, you will spot something else you hadn't noticed before. There's some home baking and teas/coffees available too, I can thoroughly recommend the carrot cake! Huge piece, very tasty and not that dear either. As with everything prices have gone up but still worth the visit, especially for their own unique yarn, camel and silk and it's to die for!
Written 10 September 2022
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KareliaHouse
Thank you so much for your review we really do appreciate it, Very happy you enjoyed your experience here at Karelia House.
Hope you visit us again soon.
Written 27 September 2022
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Ann L
5 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Marvellous craft/fabric wool shop. Lovely to look around. The cafe was simple and well appointed with lovely views. Spectacular log burner keeping the place cosy. The food absolutely great. We had a delicious (huge) bowl of soup and gorgeous lemon drizzle cake. Thank you.
Written 21 March 2020
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iainb
Glasgow106 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
Visited for the first time on Saturday 13th November and found the staff very pleasant, the surroundings beautiful and the coffee and cake first class. If you're in the area I'd recommend that you drop and you won't be disappointed. The shop stocks a large amount of craft materials and accessories.
Written 16 November 2021
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Ann H
York2594 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
This place offers coffee, cake etc etc with outside seating at this time. It also has a fantastic range of wool, patterns, material and much much more. The prices weren't always prominent but there was a lot to look at Now we are home I have found their website too!!!
Written 10 August 2020
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KareliaHouse
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Hopefully you will be able to come back again soon but, as you mentioned, you can always visit our website too!
Written 2 September 2020
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Stephanie T
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • couples
Today I had the pleasure of visiting Karelia's and safe to say it was one of the best experiences.
The coffee is lovely, the cake I had was divine and so many gluten free options which is rare.
If the cake and coffee wasn't enough we spent 2 hours looking around an amazing shop. I could not stop smiling the entire time (which didn't go unnoticed by staff, 😅) The shop had a wide selection of fabrics and patterns, it has influenced me to try to learn quilting as well as my dressmaking. Then we come to the wool, I left with new projects I hadn't even thought of doing as the selection was so vast.
The staff were absolutely wonderful, kind and helpful.
Being able to see a workshop happening was amazing to watch and hopefully I will attend one in the future.
The experience was so positive I will now be a loyal customer and cannot wait to attend again.
Well done to everyone there, amazing.
Written 21 August 2024
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Karelia House
Hi Stephanie apologies for the delay in a response.
The Team are so please to hear you really enjoyed your visit with us. We love to see our customers enjoying their experience. We hope to see you with us again and soon and hopefully join a workshop.
Thank you so much for your lovely review we really do appreciate it
Written 9 December 2024
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Jeff H
Aberfeldy32 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Another delicious lunch today at Karelia House. Great range of soups, toasties, ciabattas and cakes and all served by friendly staff. So lucky to have this place less than 2 miles from home.
Written 17 February 2020
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Stephen Brogan
Kenmore30 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Nice to be back at this delightful Cafe Craft Shop, the Cakes are stunning Great Coffee delightful staff and owners. Felt completely safe, a very well run establishment. Looking forward to our next visit
Written 3 May 2021
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Sarah H
13 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
A great craft shop, a wide range of supplies, very knowledgable staff. A great find. I hope to plan ahead, and book a class next time we come to the area
Lovely cafe, really nice cake
Written 24 February 2020
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KareliaHouse
Thanks Sarah for leaving such a lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed your visit to Karelia House and had a lovely lunch and home baked cake. We look forward to seeing you on one of our craft courses in the future.
Written 25 February 2020
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avrilritchie
Dundee304 contributions
May 2021 • none
Often stop in here when on holiday in Aberfeldy and doing the Kenmore to Aberfeldy river walk. Drinks and cakes are lovely. Great to sit outside in the good weather. Peaceful and scenic. Toilets are clean and well maintained though shared which I hate but needs must!
Happy to recommend.
Written 27 June 2021
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James M
Bathgate11 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Karelia House is a little gem in the middle of nowhere. Definitely need satnav to find it easily. Has a huge range of yarns and fabrics as well as accessories and sewing machines. A cosy corner provides a welcome space for coffee and nibbles.
Written 21 September 2022
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KareliaHouse
Hi James, Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience here at Karelia House. Hope to see you again soon
Written 27 September 2022
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JCBC3
23 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
Stopped here on cycle loop from Pitlocry. Very good choice of gluten free cake. The slice of lemon drizzle cake was delicious.
Written 14 September 2024
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Karelia House
Thank you so much, the lemon drizzle is delicious
Hope to see you with us again soon.
Written 9 December 2024
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Kathleen S
Dumfries23 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
Tucked away down a quiet road, Karelia House offers a super collection of wools. You can think about your purchase over a slice of lovely cake and a cuppa .
Written 19 October 2022
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KareliaHouse
Hi Kathleen,
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review for us.
Thank you and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your day with us and our coffee and cake.
Hope to see you again soon
Team Karelia x
Written 2 November 2022
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1judyG
Whitehaven48 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
What an interesting place. Full of beautiful material, yarns, sewing knitting crochet equipment galore. Good coffee and cake
Written 6 October 2022
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KareliaHouse
Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We have verry happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Karelia House and our homebaking.
Team Karelia x
Written 2 November 2022
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Heather K
Aberdeen41 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
If you like crafting, this is the place for a browse. Lots of lovely things to look at and you can enjoy a coffee and cake.
Written 20 November 2021
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Alison G
43 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
A wonderful selection of all the essentials for a multitude of crafting activities. The setting is lovely and the cafe is an added bonus. Lovely to sit outside in the sun after browsing and enjoy some coffee and cake.
Written 30 August 2021
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