Whenever I go to Northumberland, I always discover or try some new place to eat or drink or indeed somewhere beautiful to visit. When we visited The Garden Station at Langley-on-Tyne, near Hexham, I wasn't sure what to expect but it was the perfect location for a cafe, I met all three of these in one. The approach was through winding lanes and green scenes and finally up a steep slope to a car park. The setting is actually the old Langley railway station on the now defunct Hexham to Allendale line.
At the height of summer, the place was glorious. Green, vibrant and wonderfully wild. The old station house is the cafe and the railway tracks are the start of a walk. You can eat outside or in.
We headed inside for lunch. I chose a cheese and tomato toastie with Earl grey tea which was tasty if a little thin on the cheese front.
I went with CBC and WKWTTG, his brother and we all had tea which came in our own mismatched vintage crockery.
The place was remarkably cheery and shabby chic without trying too hard, polka dot table cloths and different salt and pepper holders on each table. Original artwork and photographic artwork lines the walls and can be purchased. I was tempted.
The toilet was entertaining. I found myself looking at all the items on the walls.
We headed outside to have a look around.
As we walked along the railway sleepers, we spied the station cat...
And a recycled material stag.
The cat was really friendly and flirted with us outrageously, rubbing up against legs.
The station cafe is a wedding venue also and I can imagine it being a wonderful place for a small intimate wedding.
There were a few visitors when we were there but it didn't feel crowded.
As you can see, there are just so many original and sweet touches.
The whole place felt really alive.
We'll definitely be back for another visit sometime. If you are ever in Hexham, Northumberland, I recommend this place for a visit and a gentle walk.
Have you visited any remote cafes like this?It really was in the middle of nowhere!
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