Barefeet Lodge Tearooms

Barefeet Lodge Tearooms, nestled in the scenic Shipley Country Park, offers a delightful escape for food lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. This charming café is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and dog-friendly policy, allowing furry companions to feel right at home. Visitors have praised the stunning historical building and the breathtaking views of the surrounding woodlands, enhancing the overall experience.

The menu features a delightful array of options, from sumptuous bacon rolls to an impressive afternoon tea selection. Patrons rave about the homemade desserts, such as the decadent brownies and delightful cherry Bakewell slices, which are not overly sweet but packed with flavor. Tea and coffee options, including the popular flat white and lattes, are expertly crafted, making it a perfect stop for caffeine aficionados.

The friendly staff, led by Gemma, ensure that every visit feels personal, accommodating needs like prams and dietary preferences with ease. Whether enjoying a sunny day in the garden or cuddling up by the log fire in winter, Barefeet Lodge Tearooms proves to be a hidden gem in Derbyshire, offering exceptional value and a heartwarming dining experience.

From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live performances
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside

Rebecca Bonser

Jun 13,2025

Gorgeous building! Staff are really welcoming and so friendly with our dog too! We had a latte and a flat white with a toasted tea cake and cheese and ham toastie which came with a generous portion of ‘real’ crisps and ‘real’ coleslaw. I’ve already recommended this place to my coffee loving friends.

Minesh Mistry

Jun 11,2025

My wife and baby visited here for afternoon tea as a belated Mothers' Day celebration. Situated in Shipley Country Park, Barefeet Lodge is only 10 mins walk from the reservoir car park. The sandwiches were simple and tasty. The desserts were an interesting mix of rocky road, brownies, butterfly cakes and of course, scones. These were all pleasantly surprising, not sickly sweet, and all of plentiful quantity. We elected to have coffee in the absence of any available loose leaf tea. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Gemma, the proprietor, was responsive to my text messages when enquired about booking. People were supportive when we moved the furniture to accommodate our pram. The tea room itself had quirky period pieces of furniture, and was cosy and quaint. We understand that a log fire operates in the winter time (we visited in summer, and it remained cool). We had superb views of the western aspect of the park. In summary, this was an excellent value afternoon tea, situated in a lovely setting just outside Derby city. We would thoroughly recommend!

Jun 5,2025

Beautiful historical building in a stunning location. Lovely to sit in the garden at one of the many picnic tables when the sun is out. Looks lovely to sit inside too, and we are so looking forward to cosying up indoors when the weather turns! Really friendly staff, who were so welcoming to us and our little dog. They do the BEST sausage and bacon rolls, and the full English is incredible too. Absolutely delicious food. I'm excited to visit again and sample more of the wonderful menu, especially some of their stunning cakes! Our dog even had her very own "pupcake" made with pet safe ingredients, and topped with a doggy biscuit! It's so lovely to see somewhere which is so welcoming to dogs. They really go above and beyond for our furry friends! The scenery is beautiful, right in the edge of gorgeously woodlands and is visited by many wild birds and squirrel. We can't wait to visit again!

Andy Stubbs

May 24,2025

Lovely little tea room offering a great choice of food for it's small size so don't be deceived. Proper bacon sandwich with generous amount of bacon and great coffee. A nice selection of brownies and scones on offer too (I had the biscoff brownie ). It isn't too far a walk from the main carpark. Seating is limited inside but there is some seating outside too. Decent time to wait for food orders even when it was busy. All in all definitely recommend dropping by if walking through Shipley park

Tamara

May 15,2025

Cafe in the middle of Shipley Park. Serves coffees, tea, pastries (the brownies are decadent and the cherry Bakewell slice is fabulous!) and light lunches. Perfect for a break as you walk the many paths of the park. Don’t miss it!

Richard Pearce

May 9,2025

Nice quirky tearooms with indoor and outdoor seating. Also dog friendly. Really nice and friendly service. Great quality food at a very reasonable price. We all had breakfasts, ranging from bacon cobs through to a full breakfast and it was all delicious. The cakes looked good too! Hots drinks were all good, and I particularly liked my tea being served in a pot. It's a nice touch, and the tea was excellent too! We will definitely be back.

John Waudby

Apr 14,2025

Great little tea room in Shipley Park. Previously a gatehouse for Shipley Hall. Food all fresh and reasonably priced served by lovely staff.

Rebecca Bunker

Mar 22,2025

Lovely breakfast this morning, after our long walk. We will definitely be back and if you are in the park you really must drop in. The cakes looked delicious but that is for another day.

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