Wiltshire


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Location</h2>



<p>On the site of the county&#8217;s funkiest small business workspace, <a href="https://www.glovefactorystudios.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Glove Factory (opens in a new tab)">The Glove Factory</a> in Holt (between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham). The Glove, as it&#8217;s known round here, has housed various groovy cafes over the years, but this latest is far and away the best, as you might expect if you&#8217;ve experienced their sister joint, the beloved <a href="https://www.mesamiscafedeli.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Mes Amis cafe &amp; deli (opens in a new tab)">Mes Amis cafe &amp; deli</a> in Beckington, near Frome.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Vibe</h2>



<p>Opening in June 21, low-key initially with just a serving shed and some outdoor tables overlooking the gorgeous Glove fields and swimming pond, the appeal of outdoor dining, combined with some food that&#8217;s really punching above, led to some lightning word-of-mouth popularity. </p>



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<p>By winter they had added a large marquee and massive fire pit, and more recently a cosy log burner. Fresh flowers, timber tables and blankets bring a best of &#8217;21-&#8217;22 vibe, appreciated by the hipster Glove workers, cold water swimmers, dog walkers and foodie locals.</p>



<p>Refreshingly, no bookings are required and kids and dogs are most welcome.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scoff &amp; Quaff</h2>



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<p>The vast breakfast brioche has mythical status in our house (bacon, fried egg, avo, rosti&#8230;.the best ever); and the dal pot, Asian pork spring roll with slaw and katsu chicken are also frequent contenders for Best Lunch Ever.</p>



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<p>Other regulars are soups (roasted pepper &amp; basil with grilled mozzarella baguette anyone?), tarts with salads and warming stews. </p>



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<p>The cakes are a strength, with chocolate brownies, courgette &amp; lime cake, and banana loaf. Sit inside by the cosy log burner or outside and admire the bucolic view.</p>



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<p>While most are drinking their excellent coffees &amp; hot chocs right now, It&#8217;s licenced and we&#8217;re dreaming about lazy summer lunches with a glass of rosé.</p>



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<p>Everything, <em>everything</em> is top quality and delicious. Most is homemade by chef James Scott, with The Village Baking Co. supplying scrumptious fresh breads: sourdough, focaccia etc. James is also co-owner with partner Sian; together they pledge to exceed expectations and, in our view, always do. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Anything Else?</h2>



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<p>Well loads actually. The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Fire &amp; Feast (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.glovefactorystudios.com/fire-feast-spring-at-wild-herb/" target="_blank">Fire &amp; Feast</a> evening events are a hot ticket. We&#8217;ve been to the last two: the first in autumn 2021 featured whipped goats cheese, rainbow beets cooked on the open fire and pulled venison we&#8217;re still wanging on about. The recent event was Greek themed and just as sublime. Seriously, it&#8217;s some of the best food around, and a lively, informal evening, with fizz around the fire pit followed by generous platters on shared trestles. The spring event has just been announced as 29 April, so we&#8217;ll be snapping up tickets asap. For the quantity and quality of food it&#8217;s excellent value and a lot of fun.</p>



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<p>Another for your diary, this Spring will also see their second Artisan Food &amp; Craft Fair on 12 June.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re familiar with the Glove of the past, the large ex-cafe area is now a working space for the office residents. It&#8217;s still used for their <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="business networking events (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.glovefactorystudios.com/events/" target="_blank">business networking events</a> and is available for event hire. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wild Herb can cater (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wildherbkitchenandcatering.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wild Herb can cater</a> parties here (or anywhere really &#8211; we&#8217;re fantasising about hiring them for a party at home&#8230;)</p>



<p>These busy people also have a collab over at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Manor Farm (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.manorfarmuptoncheyney.com/" target="_blank">Manor Farm</a> in Upton Cheyne, where they host and cater the most dreamy-looking weddings with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wizz and Wild Flowers. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wizzandwild.com/" target="_blank">Wizz and Wild Flowers.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Walk</h2>



<p>Work off that cake and combine with a trip to National Trust garden <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Courts (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-courts-garden" target="_blank">The Courts</a> just across the road, or wander over the fields to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Great Chatfield Manor (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/great-chalfield-manor-and-garden" target="_blank">Great Chalfield Manor</a>. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">And finally&#8230;you heard it here first</h2>



<p>Plans are underway for the existing marquee and gravel to be replaced by a solid glass and wood structure with hard floor. These guys aren&#8217;t going anywhere, luckily for us.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.glovefactorystudios.com/kitchen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wild Herb Cafe (opens in a new tab)">Wild Herb Cafe</a> at Glove Factory Studios<br>Brook Lane, Holt<br>Bradford-on-Avon<br>Wilts, BA14 6RL</p>



<p>Opening Hours: Tue – Sat&nbsp; | 9am to 4pm</p>



<p>Tel:01225 784081<br>wildherb@thefieldkitchen.com<br>Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/fieldkitchenholt/?hl=en" target="_blank">@fieldkitchenholt</a></p>



<p>also <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildherbkitchenandcatering/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="@wildherbkitchen&amp;catering (opens in a new tab)">@wildherbkitchen&amp;catering</a></p>


Muddy reviews: Wild Herb Cafe, Holt

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