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Cafes
Visit Hillbrush
Muddy says: Vintage brush machines, a fab sun terrace and artisan coffee bar – can you get more cool and quirky? This is Muddy to a tee.
Splash of Colour
Muddy says: Get creative at this little gem in the heart of Salisbury. Kids' parties, rainy day sessions, baby's footprints (too cute)...it's all here.
Lowden Garden Centre, Melksham
Muddy says: Fancy a garden centre with a difference? Better come with us and have a snoop around this gaff then.
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie
Muddy says: The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie is a modern classic, offering all-day dining nirvana. You won't want to be anywhere else...
The Garden at Miserden
Muddy says: A huge green thumbs up to this stunning, timeless garden, with tip-top events including outdoor theatre and a pop-up restaurant. Oh, and you can stay over too!
Fire Station
Muddy says: A big WOW for this fabulous, super cool gaff, an all-day social hub where you can eat, drink, work and part-ay!
The Whistle Stop Cafe
Muddy says: Could this be our favourite artsy Cafe in Gloucestershire? Shall we find out?
The Bell, Ramsbury
Muddy says: The Bell at Ramsbury has been awarded the coveted AA Best Pub in England Award! What more do you need to know?
Fisherton Mill, Salisbury
Muddy says: A gallery, a cafe and artists' studios, Fisherton Mill is a wonderful haven in the heart of Salisbury.
New Brewery Arts
Muddy says: There's lots of Muddy love for this quirky hub of crafty, inspired creativeness. Classes, courses, workshops, gallery and, of course, a cafe
Tetbury Goods Shed
Muddy says: We love this fab local arts centre, packed with cinema, exhibitions, music and workshops
Bird and Carter
Muddy says: For the best local produce across Wiltshire, it's got to be Bird and Carter.
The Socialight
Muddy says: We love, love, love this Stroud café for its super smooth Cornish coffee, full English platefuls of deliciousness and über sociable vibe.
The Field Kitchen
Muddy says: A lovely lunch-and-brunch restaurant near Bradford on Avon, in beautiful surroundings in the Glove Factory Studios. Oh, and they do weddings too.
The Cricklade Club, Cricklade
Muddy says: This quirky independent café, bar and events space serves such great food and is so relaxed you’ll be wanting to make it your home from home.
Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal
Muddy says: We love the breezy, open air vibe at Larmer Tree. With ornate gardens, pavilions, halls and secret spaces, it's perfect for the quintessential English country wedding
Granny Mo’s Deli & Cakes
Muddy says: Truly the best cafe, deli and brunch in the whole of Bradford on Avon, it's Mo's!
Dinghams Cookshop
Muddy says: Is it a cookshop? Is it a cafe? Could it be that little slice of heaven that is both? Let's find out!
Rumsey’s Chocolaterie
Master chocolatier Nigel Rumsey has been creating his exquisite range of award winning handmade chocolates since 1991. Thirty years’ experience as a Chef and Patissier has provided the inspiration and depth of knowledge needed to become a Master Chocolatier of distinction. Nigel and his wife, Mary, now have coffee shops in Wendover and Thame. Inspired […]
