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A farm shop and restaurant tucked away in the County Durham countryside has attracted glowing reviews from visitors.
Its food, friendly staff and Highland cows are proving particularly popular.
Broom Mill Farm Shop and Mill Kitchen Restaurant is situated near West Auckland, on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland, and combines a traditional farm shop with a restaurant overlooking the surrounding countryside.
The business has amassed more than 800 Google reviews, with an overall rating of 4.5 out of five.
On Tripadvisor, the restaurant also holds a rating of 4.1 out of five from more than 140 reviews.
Customers can combine a visit to the farm shop, which sells fresh meat, eggs, bread and other local produce, with breakfast, lunch or a traditional Sunday dinner.
However, it is not just the food attracting attention, with the farm's Highland cows and countryside setting also featuring prominently in visitors' reviews.
One recent customer said she had only recently discovered Broom Mill Farm but was already planning to become a regular visitor.
She said: "Ive just discovered this place and after a couple of visits so far. I am not disappointed. Seeing the coos makes my day.
"The restaurant is always busy and the prices seem reasonable. Staff are really friendly, the shop itself is great! I love the big fresh eggs and meat. I'll be a regular here now."
Another visitor returned to the farm after approximately 17 years and was surprised by how much the business had developed.
She described it as an "outstanding location tucked away in lovely countryside" and praised the welcoming staff.
The restaurant's traditional meals have also attracted attention, particularly its Sunday lunches and farmhouse breakfasts.
A recent customer praised staff for maintaining their service despite the restaurant being busy.
She said: "Just had Sunday lunch it was beautiful, it was very busy but that didn't phase the staff they were absolutely spot on, very efficient, pleasant, and a credit to the place."
The restaurant has also attracted customers from further afield.
One family from Surrey visited while exploring the Stockton and Darlington Railway Heritage Trail during a trip to County Durham.
Writing on Tripadvisor, the reviewer described sitting outside overlooking a pond where Highland cows were paddling.
The family ordered burgers before visiting the farm shop, where they bought meat, eggs, bread and other produce.
She wrote: "We are from Surrey and eat out regularly and pay almost double the £20 each we did at Broom Mill Farm, representing great VFM."
The visitor also praised the service and countryside location, adding: "No restaurant is perfect, but this place is as close to perfect as you are likely to find."
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Other customers have highlighted the restaurant's covered outdoor seating, which allows visitors to bring their dogs.
One visitor described it as a "little hidden gem of a cafe".
She added: "The food is fantastic! And the farm shop is great for getting fresh meat and bakes as well as some bespoke gifts."
Broom Mill Farm Shop and Mill Kitchen Restaurant is in West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9PJ.