Woods Cafe
Woods Cafe
Woods Cafe is a family-run independent cottage cafe in the middle of Cardinham Woods, a Forestry England site near Bodmin. There’s a roaring log fire in winter and large outdoor seating in summer.
Dogs are welcome inside and outside throughout. There’s drinking water in the car park, a self-service dog wash, and a stream alongside for paddling. The menu is seasonal home-made food – brunch and lunch, sandwiches, cream teas, and cakes – with vegan and gluten-free options, Yallah coffee, and Tregothnan tea. The cafe is open daily 9am-4pm; brunch runs until 11.30am, lunch until 3.30pm, with takeaway only from 3.30pm.
Parking is Forestry England pay-and-display, £2-£7 depending on how long you stay. A short walk from the Cardinham trails, useful before or after a walk.
The facts
For your dog
- Drinking water in the car park
- Self-service dog wash in the car park
- Stream alongside for paddling
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