Inside the old wooden Willow Court nurses' chapel (flat-packed in England then shipped here) is this beaut little cafe, with sunny outdoor tables and Sunday live-music sessions in summer. Emerging from the kitchen are salmon patties, burgers, lamb-and-aubergine pies, scones and decent coffee. Willow Court's saving grace.


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