Cozy farm shop with great food
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Date of visit: August 2026
I am a disabled person.
Overall Rating
Good
Erringtons Barn - which used go be The Big Red Barn - is a cute farm shop and cafe that makes a great stop when you're on the road to Peebles from Edinburgh. When you enter you're met with an eye-watering (literally!) array of locally made cheese and charcuterie; jams, chutneys and fancy picky bits. I had a cheese scone which was so light and fluffy and still warm! The coffee was strong and good. Other customers were having brunch that looked and smelled delicious, but I couldn't linger. The shop has ample parking with 3 paved spaces in an otherwise gravel car park. These aren't marked or cross-hatched but were empty when I arrived and are 15m from the front door. There is level access but large lip at each of the 2 front doors, and the inner door is heavy and was closed. The staff told me that they watch for their disabled regulars and let them in the side door which is level access and easier to negotiate in an electric chair. The atmosphere in the cafe was welcoming and warm on a chilly day, and the staff were lovely though quite busy. All the tables had good clearance under them and I fit in my manual wheelchair, but I noticed all the chairs were the same type (unpadded no arms) and didn't look very comfortable. The building as level access throughout. the music is low and unobtrusive, and I didn't have trouble hearing the waitress over the background noise. The lighting inside was good because there are skylights as well as windows and electric lights in the main barn area of the cafe.
Disabled Access In and Around
Two external doors and both have lips and are heavy to open
Accessible facilities: Step-free entrance, Single-level venue
Parking & Transport
Good
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
There is ample parking with 3 paved spaces in an otherwise gravel car park. These aren't marked or cross-hatched but were empty when I arrived and are 15m from the front door
Accessible facilities: Dedicated on-site parking
Accessible Toilets
Good
There is one Disabled toilet and it was clean and well maintained. grad rails either side of the toilet and sink with space for left hand transfer to the toilet semi-clear (the sanitary bin did encroach a bit with my manual chair). The fold down grab rail was a tad wobbly. The red cord had been cut short and was not hanging down to the floor, so I added a red cord card and brought this to the attention of the staff.
Facilities: Accessible toilet
Staff
Good
Friendly and helpful. It is clear they deal with a lot of regular disabled customers.
