The best restaurants serving British food in Axminster Town East Devon South West

Not very good Bit of a wist of time Would not go again Not happy with this place The food was not cooked. And it had a really bad Smell About it..

We visited on Sunday 12th January 2025 with our friends - 2 couples in total. From the moment we arrived at the Shop by the car park we were looked after by friendly, cheerful staff. One of our guests has mobility and speech issues, so needed the Land Rover to take him down to the farmhouse and the Thresher's barn where the lunch was held. Once at the barn a friendly member of staff welcomed us and showed us to our seats where we greeted our fellow diners. We ordered drinks and settled in for the main event! We were all very excited as we had all wanted to visit for a long time. Before we started, the head chef Chiara came out and talked us through the day's menu. This was really lovely because we could understand the processes involved and the passion the team have for what they do. Then the food started coming out and we had an amazing starter followed by an incredible main course and finally a fantastic dessert. The waiting staff were amazing and took the time to chat to us all - being very patient and attentive to our friend who has trouble with speaking. A small detail which meant the world to him! All the food is seasonal and locally sourced, so today's menu might never be served again!! If you like food and you care about ethical food sourcing, definitely book a long table lunch at River Cottage!! We now plan on returning in other seasons to see what we get served then!!

Wouldn't recommend to anyone. A women who im presuming is the owner or associated with the owner first slammed the door in my face while i was about to walk through it, this was for no reason other then i’m presuming i hadn’t walked into the building fast enough for her liking. Once she was inside and near the table where me and my friends were sat she continue to start an argument because there was currently only one drink on the table (we had drank the rest prior) insinuating we couldn’t be there if we hadn’t bought anything. She then continued to say we were being antisocial despite the fact she had just walked through the door for the first time since we had got there and no one had mentioned anything to us or had any complaints towards us because we were sat in the corner minding our business. I do believe this is based on age and appearance regarding the antisocial comment and us being the only younger ones in there, (there are also many other reviews specifically from younger adults saying how rude and unwelcoming she has been to them as-well). Then finally she told us to get out which we did because it would have escalated.

Well! What a wonderful jewel in Axminster’s Crown. I came to visit following previous tripadvisor comments. I was not let down. A wonderful two egg bacon buttie in freshly warm bread. A sheer delight. My host was equally warming and proud of his town and heritage. I am sure those craftsmen working their looms in the mills creating carpet master pieces would succumb to this delight. Thank you most sincerely.

We popped into Casual dining Area Had Small Fish n Chips Small Chips Jumbo Sausage Visiting Family in area We live nearby 30 Minutes / 40 minutes We would certainly recommend to any Family nearby and would visit next time It was Hot too