Jack's Mill

I agree with the previous reviewer. This is a cafe - and all the reviews are for a cafe. Online there is a "retreat centre" behind the cafe that is for hire. I have tried to get the category changed but my request was rejected. Anyway, the cafe is rather good. The cake is expensive but the slices are huge and the quality excellent. An unusual location - you can only get here by walking some distance along the towpath. You can park (for a fee) in the Coy Carp car park - about a 10 minute walk away. The cafe is only open at weekends. The cafe itself is rustic. The seating is outside. There is a toiet - and the cafe has an alcohol licence. A very nice thing to do on a Sunday afternoon - especially if it is a (rare) sunny one.

Discovered Black Jack's while walking along the canal and stopped for a coffee. What a gorgeous place to stop and enjoy the view of the canal lock and very good coffee too. Since our discovery we have been back a couple of times for coffee and homemade cake and also for a light lunch. Food is pleasant, rather than spectacular and served nicely by the staff. This is not a fast food restaurant and service on busy days may not be the quickest but this is fully acceptable given the nature of the venue. Catering is largely home cooked food which means that the staff know exactly what ingredients are in their meals and cakes, which is a massive bonus for those with food allergies. Prices are very reasonable. Black Jack's is dog friendly and ideal for walkers like us and the canal users. I am not sure if their is any indoor seating but there is adequate outdoor tables, chairs and settees, some under cover. I believe that there may be rooms available for overnight stays but would advise anyone interested to check with the venue. We have greatly enjoyed our visits here and will certainly be back.

I have stopped off for a coffee & bacon roll on a regular basis while cycling along the canal, superb location, friendly staff, great service & always someone to chat to or watch the boats go through the lock.

We visit the Cafe regularly. The location by the lock is great. Chance to chat with boat owners. The other customers out on the veranda are always charming. The staff are very friendly. The food and drink served is always fine. Usually walk from the lock near the Coy Carpe. Alan Roberts