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Dusty Ape Coffee is a welcoming cafe in the village of Holt, on the Wiltshire side of the Cotswolds.
The coffee here is genuinely excellent—they take their espressos and flat whites seriously—and it's the kind of place where you'll want to linger over a cup. The cakes and pastries are worth your time too, as are the light lunch options if you're looking for something more substantial.
Holt itself is a small, quiet village built from the honey-colored stone you see throughout this area. It's the sort of place where you can sit outside, watch the world go by at a gentle pace, and actually feel like you've stepped away from things. The stone buildings have real character without feeling contrived, and there's a genuine sense of village life happening around you.
If you're traveling between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham, Dusty Ape makes a natural stopping point. You'll find it more peaceful than the busier tourist spots, but no less friendly—locals and visitors mix easily here. It's a straightforward kind of place: good coffee, good food, and a proper village setting. Exactly what you need when you want to pause and recharge without any fuss.
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