Mince Pie Spy visits Calderglen’s Courtyard Cafe.

The undercover cafe critic COURTYARD CAFE, CALDERGLEN COUNTRY PARK

AS Andy Williams reminds us, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

From the tinsel-laden trees and the popping of Prosecco corks to marvellous mince pies and the sounds of Slade on the radio, Christmas makes you feel warm inside.

And a heat is exactly what I need right now.

It’s a wintery day and I’m in need of a comfy seat and a lovely latte, not to mention the all-important festive staple – a mince pie.

I’m in East Kilbride and a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the busy shopping centre, I stumble upon Calderglen Country Park.

Nestled in the midst of nature trails and ornamental gardens is the Courtyard Café.

It’s a cosy wee place. The painted stone walls and sash windows give it character, and open up the small space to make it seem bigger.

It’s busy, but we manage to find a free table tucked away in the corner.

The menu is nice and varied. As well as soup and sandwiches, there’s toasties and a few hot dishes.

We plump for the macaroni cheese and cheese and ham toastie.

The mac cheese was lovely and creamy.

The toastie, however, a tad disappointing, largely due to the use of one of those plasticky cheese slices rather than actual cheddar.