Enjoy the views of the rolling hills of the Blackmore Vale from our new restaurant and coffee shop. Can you spot our cows? Buy our butchery meats for collection, local van delivery or via national courier service. We offer great tasting food at affordable prices both in our farm shop and our new, larger restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
Within our spacious shop we have a butchery counter, deli and fishmongers, alongside fruit and veg, household items and frozen foods. We also offer a range of beautiful art, gifts, homewares and hampers from local suppliers and makers. You can purchase in-store or online, and we offer local van delivery, or national courier service.
Within our spacious shop we have a butchery counter, deli and fishmongers, alongside fruit and veg, household items and frozen foods. We also offer a range of beautiful art, gifts, homewares and hampers from local suppliers and makers. You can purchase in-store or online, and we offer local van delivery, or national courier service.
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The Udder Farm Shop is a family run, award-winning farm shop and restaurant based on the edge of the Blackmore Vale near Gillingham. Opened in 2005 by farmers Jane and Brian Down whose family have farmed in the village for four generations since 1938, our mission is to offer tasty, local food and to support and champion local and independent suppliers.
Our new and extended dining restaurant, fully licensed bar and cosy coffee shop is a bright and spacious area with a choice of different seating areas for you to enjoy as well as huge lawned gardens which are perfect for a picnic. We're open 7 days a week and have disabled access, baby changing facilities, free wifi, outside seating and a children's play area - all with beautiful views across the Blackmore Vale.
Reviews (13)
Johnny Clingham
Jan 18, 2022
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Steve Jeffery
Jan 01, 2022
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Oh gosh! This place is amazing!
The welcome was so warm and kind.
The energy in this place is fabulous.
Beautiful dining room with stunning views.
Menu is outstanding.
Every member of staff….every member….was kind, smiling and genuinely joyful.
The breakfast food was extraordinarily good. Quality ingredients so perfectly prepared.
It was SO YUMMY!!!!!!
Thank you, team.
This was memorable and delightful.
The welcome was so warm and kind.
The energy in this place is fabulous.
Beautiful dining room with stunning views.
Menu is outstanding.
Every member of staff….every member….was kind, smiling and genuinely joyful.
The breakfast food was extraordinarily good. Quality ingredients so perfectly prepared.
It was SO YUMMY!!!!!!
Thank you, team.
This was memorable and delightful.
Helena Woolrich
Dec 14, 2021
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Dawn Kerby
Dec 09, 2021
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Tim Stiles
Nov 18, 2021
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If you're someone who likes variations on a theme then the Udder Shop will be the place for you. Me, I'm a pickle person and I'm happy to drive forty minutes to buy the perfect pickle.
Cheese, same applies. Fresh, local meat, same applies. They've got some fun hats and Christmas decorations and children's books and toys so little ones will be happy too.
It's bright and light and airy and the staff all smile.
And the restaurant rings all the bells and floats my boat.
Five stars 'cos it's good. Five stars' cos it's the second time we've been there and we'll be back a third by Christmas.
Cheese, same applies. Fresh, local meat, same applies. They've got some fun hats and Christmas decorations and children's books and toys so little ones will be happy too.
It's bright and light and airy and the staff all smile.
And the restaurant rings all the bells and floats my boat.
Five stars 'cos it's good. Five stars' cos it's the second time we've been there and we'll be back a third by Christmas.
Janette Vining
Nov 01, 2021
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Osteo
Oct 31, 2021
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Called in on spec on the way home and what a delight to see the refurbishment. The gentleman seating people could not have been more helpful: No tables initially available but pop back in 15 mins after looking around the shop and we were taken straight to our table. Two ploughman's ordered which were simply delicious and great quality food. I don't like blue cheese but it was no problem asking for a with. Vey filling, definitely tasty and a lovely atmosphere.
Andy Hallett
Oct 24, 2021
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Today we went here for breakfast.it was our first time in the restaurant and it definitely won’t be our last.
We were greeted on arrival by a gentleman who was very welcoming. The waitress was just so nice and friendly.the restaurant was beautifully clean and smart and the loo was spotless.
I hope the management appreciate their staff as they really were great.
We will be booking for Christmas. Thank you.
We were greeted on arrival by a gentleman who was very welcoming. The waitress was just so nice and friendly.the restaurant was beautifully clean and smart and the loo was spotless.
I hope the management appreciate their staff as they really were great.
We will be booking for Christmas. Thank you.
Darren Northeast
Oct 10, 2021
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Gail Davies
Aug 29, 2021
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First visit since the fabulous extension. Its got the real wow factor with a great atmosphere. It was very busy, and the staff were amazingly cheerful and competent. I ordered a prawn Marie rose jacket potato, which was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Later, I ordered the cream tea. The scone was warm and so light, and I ate every mouthful! 😋
Joanne Thomas
Aug 11, 2021
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Mike Marks
Jul 27, 2021
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Rich Mullins
Jun 13, 2021
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Excellent food however service very slow. Arrived at 1500 ordered drinks and they didn’t arrive until 1535 ( three drinks) food came out at the same time. Ordered more drinks at 1600 by 1630 still no drinks again. Complained and cancelled the second drink, the only way of an apology was “sorry it’s been busy”. On our arrival it was quiet and certainly not to the point three drinks should take 30 mins. The first drink was refunded, however won’t be hurrying back which is a shame as the food was good.
