Discover more at Mottisfont
Find out when Mottisfont is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Eating at Mottisfont
Stop for a break on your visit and enjoy a sit down and a light snack or hot drink and a cake from one of Mottisfont's cafés.
Christmas tr-eating at Mottisfont
Enjoy our delicious cakes, bakes and savouries when you pause for a break at one of our cafés. There's seasonal mulled wine or wam apple juice to keep out the chill, plus Christmas comfort food like homemade Yule log, moreish crumble-topped mince pies, and our savoury December scone of the month - goat cheese and fig. Our usual range of winter warmers is also available.
The Old Kitchen Café
The Old Kitchen Café is located on the lower floor of the house, accessible via the Cellarium. You'll find the Coach House Café in the Stables.
We're serving up hot and cold drinks, light lunches, cakes, snacks and sandwiches for you to enjoy during your visit. Hot food is served from 12 noon-2.30pm. There is a small range of gluten and dairy-free food available, and soya or oat milk for hot drinks.
The Stables Coffee Shop
The Stables Coffee Shop opens from 11am-2pm to support busy periods. During the summer only, the walled garden kiosk is open from 10am-4pm. Both these outlets serve hot and cold beverages, a small range of cakes, sandwiches, snacks and ice creams.
Look out for Jude's ice cream horsebox on sunny afternoons.
Good to know
Food and drink at the Old Kitchen is served on china, while refreshments from other outlets are served on compostable, plant-based tableware. If you can bring your own re-usable cup, you can take advantage of a 25p discount on your hot beverage.
There’s limited indoor seating for both cafés, which can full up quickly on busy days. There’s plenty of outdoor seating, as well as picnic tables or places to spread a blanket on the paddocks.
Dogs are welcome in outdoor seating areas and inside a dog-friendly area of either the Coach House Café or Stables Coffee Shop.
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
Thank you
Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.
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Shopping at Mottisfont
Discover our beautiful sustainably-sourced fashion and homeware items - perfect for Christmas gifting - as well as children's pocket money toys, books and beautiful stationery. Explore our range of local products, from handcrafted soaps and hand creams to unique jewellery and beverages. The plant centre has winter plants and vibrant spring bulbs to brighten up your garden while the second-hand bookshop at Mottisfont offers a wide range of genres too.
Family-friendly Mottisfont
Mottisfont offers a fantastic family day out, with something for everyone. As well as the wild play area, scenic river and meadow, there are specially-designed activities for pre-schoolers and exciting events every school holiday. Enjoy perfect winter picnic spots, delicious treats from our cafés, and convenient baby-changing facilities - all in a beautiful, welcoming environment.
The garden at Mottisfont
Enjoy every season at Mottisfont, with its ancient trees and babbling brooks, from rich autumn foliage and the scented Winter Garden, to spring bulbs and, of course, the world-famous Rose Garden.
The house and gallery at Mottisfont
Explore Maud Russell’s 1930s neo-classical interiors, in an 18th-century house with medieval origins and enjoy changing art exhibitions in the spacious gallery.
Places to eat
Discover a range of cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.
Places to eat in Hampshire
There are plenty of cafés for you to visit in Hampshire. Tuck into delicious meals and snacks, often handmade using seasonal ingredients. Or pack a hamper and find the perfect spot for a picnic.
