Such a great place for chocolate lovers! We were just driving by when we saw the huge sign and decided to stop by and see if we could try a new experience.
Disappointed to find out the factory wasn’t actually available to visit or view but the cafe was so quaint and cute. A lot of items from Hotel Chocolat that you wouldn’t find in any other stores, I didn’t realise the range was so good!
Can I also say, THE CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE? Best milkshake I’ve ever had! Really blew me away how rich the infused cream on top was too. I can wait to be in the area so I can go there again. Great customer Service too, everyone is so nice.
A bit out of the way, but overall a nice place to buy some treats if you're a fan of Hotel Chocolat. Staff are friendly, and the store section is the same as any other Hotel Chocolat, but the cafe is the thing that makes it different.
The cafe is big and you can create your own drink here with a variety of flavours, hot or cold. The whipped cream, which is a free extra, was incredibly thick and the drink we got was rich and well worth the money.
Be sure to have a Hotel Chocolat VIP card, as you get 20% off the bill on cafe purchases.
This place is a welcome little stop off if you're heading either northbound or southbound on the M1 and don't fancy the crowds of people generally round at service stations. The factory shop isn't huge but it is well stocked with all of Hotel Chocolates products and offers seating and hot drinks. It is well staffed and the access is all at ground floor so if you are in a wheelchair or have a push chair, it is no problem. There is also a disabled toilet with baby change facilities. There is plenty of parking available and also outdoor seating. There is also a water bowl left outside for dogs and potentially other creatures which might fancy a drink.
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