Shallowmead Nurseries Ltd - Lymington

Coolhat P. (. P.

Called into Mabel's at #shallowmeadnursery this morning, the re-building work is nearing completion. It will be a great destination to visit when the gardens are finished, the new Spring menu will be launched soon. Well worth a visit, even if you are not passing!

Paul G.

The standard of service in the garden centre is second to none. The staff went above and beyond what anyone could expect. They took the time to provide a personalised service and I left ther a very happy chap. They've helped me turn a really dreadful plot into a lovely new flower bed.
I can't wait to see it once it's settled in. The pictures don't do it justice.
Thank you guys. You were fantastic.

Craig C.

Revisited today to see if the investment had improved what, was a wonderful place to go. Unfortunately not! Individual shops are great and still some building work ongoing and it’s still not its best but you can see the potential here. Again you reach the cafe and it’s a lovely looking place with a great garden and it would be wonderful only the food and drink was good. The servers have no idea what customer service is, the food is no better than your local cafe and the coffee tastes like dishwater with instant coffee added. Don’t bother for at least another six months. Previous review: Unfortunately the cafe (Mables) has really gone downhill. Terrible coffee from the machine (no barista here) and the wait was terrible.

Michael W.

Mabel’s @ shallowmead hosted our babyshower for my partner and they did a fantastic job, food was great, service was amazing and they helped set everything up at a great price! Would fully recommend to anyone who’s looking for a venue to host an event. Thank you everyone!

Graham H.

Visited on the first day of the November craft fair and vintage vehicle show. Only one vintage car! Farm shop had loads of empty freezer’s. We did pick up a cooking sauce, queued for 5 minutes to pay for it in the exit of the farm shop, only to be told we had to pay at the exit to the garden centre as there was nobody manning the till in the odd little hut which - apparently - is the farm shop till!

We visited the restaurant - nice environment and lovely music being played. But the food we chose was still partially frozen in the middle and was taken away to be heated. So much for freshly cooked.

A few nice traders in the craft area, but sadly not many of them (are there too many craft fairs these days?)

All in all, a waste of a trip. Shallowmead are obviously struggling to determine what they are - but on this visit, clearly they have a lot of work to do.

David U.

Shallowmead provided a ‘first class’ service in my efforts to utilise their gift token. I was given a mini tour of all their facilities and provided ample opportunities to utilise. Not only did I make a choice but was then invited to take split bags of bark and compost f.o.c. !!!!
In walking through Mabel’s Cafe, I consider the facilities for eating one of the best throughout the New Forest area. I take the opportunity to wish Shallowmead every success with their extensive development coupled with additional retail mini shops which I understood would be up and running early May.
I wish them every success and hope both local community and visitors enjoy the experience.
Go Shallowmead !

J K.

Staff are very nice but, on the last two visits food was awful. In July bacon sandwich was overcooked or just been left under warming lights too long and today scone was hard, definitely not fresh. Don't think I shall bother again.

Associated M. T.

Great Cafe
Nice staff
Quick service lovely atmosphere