Our Time at The Blacksmiths Coffee Shop
We arrived at the end of a Saturday that hadn't gone to plan. Two underwhelming town visits, a soaking in a pumpkin field and a very disappointing lunch later, Tom had one last idea. It was a good one.
Set in an old blacksmiths building, it had exactly the welcoming feel we'd been looking for all day. Clean, comfortable and warm, with friendly staff and, most importantly, excellent coffee.
And cheesecake. Really, really good cheesecake.
We sat for a while, enjoying the warmth and the simple pleasure of finally finding somewhere that felt just right. Nothing complicated, just the simple things done exceptionally well.
Heather & Sand verdict: Good coffee, good cake, nice people. Sometimes that's all you need.
- Good for: Coffee and cake · A break from the car or the bike
- Don't miss: The cheesecake
- H&S tip: At weekends, arrive before 10.30am or after 3pm.
- We'd go back: Next time, we might just start the day here.
Read the full story from our visit: The Best Laid Plans (and a Very Small Fish)