Colonsay House Gardens Cafe
Colonsay House Gardens Cafe
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
₹84.00 – ₹84.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
meals, features
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PRICE RANGE
₹84.00 – ₹84.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating
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4.5
53 reviews
Excellent
35
Very good
13
Average
4
Poor
0
Terrible
1
KateC
7 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
The gardens include an amazing collection of trees, shrubs (especially rhododendrons), mixed borders and woodland walks. A blast of colour on a misty day and a good place to shelter if the weather is inclement. The café was run by a lovely young couple and sold delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches. Highly recommended.
Written 6 July 2021
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Nick Wilson-Smith
Rowlands Gill9 contributions
May 2022 • none
What a lovely group of people that run and work in this place. We visited in May on a very busy day, right at the end of service. When we asked if they had any vegan soup or cakes left, they apologised that they had ran out with it being such a busy day. Thinking nothing of it, we left and didn't get a chance to try again until our final day on Colonsay.
When we visited again for a walk before our ferry to Oban, we bumped into the manager there who told us that she had hoped that we would have came back earlier as she had baked a vegan cake specially for us. This was such a kind gesture, we were blown away. She was finishing for the day but insisted that we speak to the staff once we had finished our walk and that they would box some up for us to take away. We did that, but unfortunately the very helpful man couldn't find where it had been stored. Not a problem as the thought behind it was the main thing.
However, next thing we knew as we were waiting in the queue for our delayed ferry, he had actually driven down to the terminal to give us our cake. It was delicious!
Service doesn't get much more generous or friendly than this. We will not forget it, and it will be our first port of call when we return next year. Thank you so much!
Written 16 June 2022
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noryorkie
Harrogate254 contributions
May 2022 • none
Arrived upon opening time at noon to a lovely greeting from the 2 ladies in charge, Moreover, 5 freshly baked cakes to choose from - cake heaven! Hard decision. Got big slices and good coffee to enjoy outside on the patio overlooking the beautiful garden. Cakes quite expensive at £4 a slice and coffees too, but this is 2022 and just have to accept it and 'we're on holiday' .
Written 1 June 2022
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joanna g
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
We visited this cafe twice on a short visit to Colonsay. Wonderful, imaginative homemade soups, scones, delicious cakes in generous portions. Everything made locally using seasonal ingredients.
Written 11 June 2022
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BlackPudGirl
Glasgow94 contributions
Apr 2023 • solo
Popped in to visit the gardens and just had to stop for a mocha and one of their cinnamon buns before my walk. I was lucky to have great weather so sat on the sunny deck and made the most of the sunshine. The gardens are just stunning and worth a visit. The cafe does lunches also so will definitely make a point next time to have lunch also. Lovely friendly staff and overall a great visit.
Written 27 April 2023
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Sue
15 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Friendly staff, great food and a fantastic location. We had hot drinks before walking round the gardens, then returned for lunch. Colonsay smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel and cinnamon bun excellent. We’ll be back next time we’re on the island. Thank you.
Written 26 July 2023
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Eileen C
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • family
Visited the island 8th- 11th August with intent to visit gardens and cafe Only open Tues and Thurs. Not on the Fri / Sat / or Sun
Not very helpful for those on holiday looking for somewhere for refreshments.
Written 14 August 2024
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Cruiser815935
10 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Fantastic selection of freshly baked cakes in lovely garden with friendly staff :-) We went twice, once on a walk from Scalasaig and then on the way back from the beach. Gardens worth a trip round too.
Written 30 August 2022
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lurganbob
Aberfeldy98 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
Simple and delicious homemade food served in the garden terrace by two friendly youngsters from Latvia who arrived on the island 3 days before lockdown- great credit to them for sticking it out.
Written 18 September 2020
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ellenkw2015
Edinburgh20 contributions
May 2019 • family
An excellent lunch overlooking the beautiful gardens. The feta tart and salad was delicious and the cream scone an added bonus!
Written 29 May 2019
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Mark
Insch12 contributions
May 2019 • couples
Lovely place to eat and enjoy a quiet seat. The food is lovely all home made by Katie. A great stop on the way to the beach
Written 21 May 2019
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Fargo2016
Greater London263 contributions
Apr 2019 • friends
Interesting to stroll around gardens and then have a coffee. Cafe has very good outlook over terraced lawns.
Written 14 April 2019
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elderbadger
Aberdeenshire58 contributions
Sept 2018 • family
Popped in for a coffee after a beach clean up at Rubh a Geodha on Saturday, was not impressed, even the background music was depressing.
Written 5 October 2018
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carleton23
York274 contributions
Sept 2018 • couples
It was pouring with rain and the cafe was packed, but it was our best experience of Colonsay. Everyone was friendly and the orders kept on coming, but the young lady in charge took everything in her stride and kept smiling. The home made food was delicious, especially the brownies. There was a lovely view out to the garden with a terrace with seating and umbrellas for fine weather. Also a selection of cards, prints and other small items for sale. We would have loved to see the gardens too, but the rain didn't let up. Everyone felt very welcome, despite the wet clothes and wet dogs.
Written 11 September 2018
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Wayne A
Durham3 contributions
Jul 2018 • couples
The Gardens and house are lovely but a few of the tracks around the gardens were blocked by branches and trees, long grass made finding the trails very difficult, some of the little bridges are a health and safety nightmare being broken and rotten.
I think the grounds need another gardener/ranger.
It has so much potential and could be amazing but seems to lack groundsmen and inspiration.
The shop/café is confusing, you don't know if things are for sale or if someone has left their stuff on the shelves, is it a shop or is it a café?
Apart from that the Staff were lovely and very friendly and the food was brilliant.
Written 1 August 2018
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