Ramblers Retreat

Ramblers Retreat The Ramblers Retreat is an award winning Coffee Shop and Restaurant in the heart of the Churnet Vall
(1974)

Nestled in Dimmingsdale in the beautiful Churnet Valley is the Ramblers Retreat, a family-run Country Tea Room & Restaurant. Since 1981, our family has offered a range of high quality, traditional, homemade meals and snacks to visitors of our beautiful valley. Our food is freshly prepared and cooked in our kitchens and we pride ourselves on using only the best ingredients – the majority of which s

ourced from local suppliers within Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. Whether you choose to eat in our cosy snug, airy conservatory or our beautiful woodland gardens, we guarantee you’ll find the atmosphere extremely homely, warm and welcoming. And as well as enjoying a delicious meal, you can also take in the beauty and tranquillity of Dimmingsdale by strolling through the valley using one of the established woodland walks. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Ramblers Retreat and Dimmingsdale and we look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.

The s’mores cake is here🔥🍪Penny has done it again! A delicious, sky high cake with three layers of rich chocolate cake, ...
05/09/2026

The s’mores cake is here🔥🍪

Penny has done it again! A delicious, sky high cake with three layers of rich chocolate cake, marshmallow buttercream, and marshmallow fluff, and topped with chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallows 💕

A delicious treat to get you in the mood for Autumn 🍂

(Ps made with veggie marshmallows so our vegetarian customers can enjoy it too 🤭)

Back to school! 📚To the many of you back to school this week or starting the dreaded school runs again - good luck! 💪 Go...
01/09/2026

Back to school! 📚

To the many of you back to school this week or starting the dreaded school runs again - good luck! 💪 Go and smash the new school year!

Looking for one last family activity before the end of the school holidays? ☀️🌿We’re here all week with plenty of homema...
31/08/2026

Looking for one last family activity before the end of the school holidays? ☀️🌿

We’re here all week with plenty of homemade cakes, bakes, brunches, lunches and drinks to keep all the family happy! ☕️🍰

So why not head down to Dimmingsdale, stroll through the valley and call in for lunch or a sweet treat afterwards? We’ll see you there! 🥾

We can't quite believe the summer is nearly at an end! 💫🌞🌳But there's still time to enjoy your August Bank Holiday in th...
30/08/2026

We can't quite believe the summer is nearly at an end! 💫🌞🌳But there's still time to enjoy your August Bank Holiday in the beautiful Dimmingsdale!

Join us from 9:30am tomorrow for delicious cakes, lunches and more! 👋

Rainy days were made for roasts. 🌧️🥩Escape the cold and wet, and tuck in to a delicious plate of tender roast beef or ga...
29/08/2026

Rainy days were made for roasts. 🌧️🥩

Escape the cold and wet, and tuck in to a delicious plate of tender roast beef or gammon, crispy golden potatoes, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, with lashings of homemade gravy.

The ultimate comfort food for a wet afternoon. We will be serving fresh, home-cooked roasts from 12pm until we sell out! Booking is strongly advised ✨🥕😋

August Bank Holiday Opening Times 🌞🌿Don't forget our opening hours will be extended for the August Bank Holiday - perfec...
27/08/2026

August Bank Holiday Opening Times 🌞🌿

Don't forget our opening hours will be extended for the August Bank Holiday - perfect excuse to add a Ramblers breakfast to your weekend plans!

Please note our kitchen will stop serving food 30 minutes prior to our stated closing time each day. Cakes, ice creams and drinks will be available from our serving hatch until closing time.

Your home from home! 🏡Find a cosy spot and stay warm and dry whilst the weather turns wet ☔️  Enjoy barista made coffees...
26/08/2026

Your home from home! 🏡

Find a cosy spot and stay warm and dry whilst the weather turns wet ☔️ Enjoy barista made coffees, homemade cakes and watch the birds and wildlife through our conservatory.

Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism

🐾 Ice cream time is officially a family affair! 🐾Our favourite spaniels, Todd and Willow, dropped by to test out our Nor...
24/08/2026

🐾 Ice cream time is officially a family affair! 🐾

Our favourite spaniels, Todd and Willow, dropped by to test out our Northern Bloc Dog Ice Cream—and the verdict is a unanimous paws up! 🍦🐶

Your furry friends can cool down with a delicious, dog-safe treat right alongside you.

After a long, sniffing adventure through Dimmingsdale, there is truly nothing better. 🌳✨

Whatever the weather, we have the treats (for humans and hounds) ready.

✨ Don’t forget- over summer we’re open 7 days a week—including Mondays! ✨Whether the British summer brings sunshine or s...
23/08/2026

✨ Don’t forget- over summer we’re open 7 days a week—including Mondays!

✨Whether the British summer brings sunshine or showers, we have the perfect spot for you to unwind.

☀️ Sunny days? Relax in our beautiful gardens or escape to one of our cute summerhouses.

🌧️ Damp and drizzly? Get cozy inside our snug, or watch the rain fall from our airy conservatory overlooking the woodland gardens.

Whatever the weather, we’ve got you covered. Come enjoy great food and total relaxation in one of the most beautiful parts of Staffordshire. 🌿🍽️

Congratulations to all of the students collecting their GCSE results today! We wish you the best for your next move in l...
20/08/2026

Congratulations to all of the students collecting their GCSE results today! We wish you the best for your next move in life 🌿

Address

Dimmingsdale Lodge, Red Road, Dimmingsdale
Alton
ST104BU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441538702730

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