Eating and shopping at Knightshayes

Cream being poured over a slice of vegan Christmas pudding — Tasty treats are waiting for you at Knightshayes | © National Trust Images / Vicki Blatchley

Whether you want to keep your hunger pangs at bay by ordering something tasty in the Stables Café, or browse the selection of homeware, gifts, local foods and garden accessories in the shop, you're bound to find something to tempt you at Knightshayes.

Eating at Knightshayes

The Stables Café

The café at Knightshayes is open daily, offering a great selection of food and drink, as well as plenty of seating.

Lunch choices include everything from baked potatoes to freshly prepared salads.

Throughout the day, cakes, scones, sandwiches, ice creams, and a choice of hot and cold drinks are available, ensuring you'll never go hungry or thirsty.

Conservatory Café

Open daily from March - October. Offering grab and go, hot and cold drinks, cake, scones and ice-cream.

Pick up a sweet treat to enjoy while you explore the Formal and Woodland Garden at Knightshayes.

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

A ceramic cup and saucer with home textiles, including a cushion with a bird image on it — This collection's autumnal textiles feature warm rusty reds and emerald, through to golden, tones | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Shopping at Knightshayes

The Stables shop

Open daily, you can find year round inspiration for the perfect gift or souvenir.

Cosy up to Autumn

Discover the new seasonal range in the shop, full of those necessary items to help you get ready for Autumn. Cosy scarves, home décor and seasonal chutneys and preserves are just some of the products currently available.

Local suppliers

With some of the countries finest craftspeople, we know how important it is to support the small businesses of Devon.

The local products in the shop show the very best of the county and Knightshayes are proud to work with these suppliers’

The plant centre

With a broad selection of green and flowering plants available, you can easily find something that'll add colour and texture to your garden, or put a smile on a loved one's face.

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

The exterior of the house at Knightshayes with the garden in front

Discover more at Knightshayes

Find out when Knightshayes is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

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Places to eat

Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.

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Treat yourself

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.

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