Sunday seems to roll around far too quickly as the weeks just fly by. As usual Anthony suggested a drive out to the hills, his job to drive and mine to find somewhere. There’s not many wineries we haven’t tried and a few of them are now just cellar doors with no restaurants or have just closed completely. So on opening up google maps I spotted Masonmill Cafe. It said it was reopening on Sunday 5 November and I managed to book a table for 4. We had definitely not visited here before.
The drive is around 40 minutes from where we live, it’s a beautiful drive as well. As we approached I couldn’t believe how massive this place was, covering ten acres and already from the car I could see fantastic landscaped gardens.
We walked up to the restaurant only to find out that I had booked the cafe instead! Who knew there was a difference? Disappointingly there were no spare tables so we trekked back down again to the cafe. On hindsight this was the better option as we heard there were 90 minute delays for food. Although the cafe was not without problems too, as the owners had changed the food and wine menu, leaving staff confused!
After lunch we had a walk around the gardens. We couldn’t believe the many different types of roses on display and other flowers, tantalising the air with their floral perfume. The waitress in the cafe made us laugh as she spotted a lady with a bag and secateurs cutting herself a few blooms to take home – the cheek!
This place is ideal for a wedding, the bride wouldn’t even need a bouquet, just stand behind a rose bush or the abundant flowering jasmine.
There were many places to just sit and relax and enjoy a picnic, which is something you can order also instead of eating in the restaurant or cafe.
Tree canopied walkways and rose lined paths, a wonderful way to while away a Sunday afternoon.
We had a glorious afternoon here and I think we will go back and try the restaurant next time.
Have a great week and don’t forget to wake up and smell the roses!
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Nice post ✉️
Thank you Ali for your weekend coffee share and PPAC contribution. I love the roses and how the garden has something for everyone. It must be a lot of work to create that cheeky mosaic mural as it has many colours and details. Have a great week!
Thanks Natalie, yes I agree 😊
Now who in their right mind would steal roses from an ornate garden?! The mind boggles…..
Haha yes and to bring secateurs in your bag!
Pre-meditated theft.
What a gorgeous place and despite the disappointment about the food you managed to have a nice time there. I’ve just come in from the garden where I was tidying up for the winter, typing up the roses where necessary and making sure there were no hidden corners for slugs to get at my bulbs. I could do with some of your sunshine right now as I’m feeling the cold and damp.
Thanks for your comments Mari
Yes we have perfect weather here
It’s book by the fire time for you now 🙂
What a great way to spend an afternoon! Even if the food wasn’t great, it looks like a fun place to stroll while taking in the surroundings. It also looks like you had a perfect weather day for your visit.
Thanks Kellye, Summer has arrived early and we have perfect weather for the next few months, so blessed
I look forward to following along on all of your summer adventures, Ali!
Thanks Kellye 🙂
It does look beautiful, and if they’ve just opened maybe they need a bit of time to get it together.
Yes that’s what we thought
Masonmill Cafe and estate looks delightful with its rose gardens on the estate. I’ve heard of people surreptitiously taking cuttings from gardens, the cheek, it’s like stealing isn’t it! Surely they could just take a note of the label and then source the plant elsewhere. I’ve never heard of anyone actually picking their own bunch of flowers to take home and put in a vase though, whatever next!!
I wish I could have seen it!
What a wonderful find!
Thanks 😊
What a happy accident to find such a great place to enjoy the day 🙂
Yes it was a lovely day😊
Love the roses. Amazing how much you can see of the world even just for a short drive.
Thanks Teresa, it’s hard to find different places to go in Perth 😁
I have never been. Maybe one day.
Yes you must and come and stay with me