Jenny's Tea Room - Harrogate

The Garden Patio

Jenny’s Tea Room

7 Montpellier Street

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 2TQ

Date Visited: 01 November 2013

Price: £9.00
G.F. (Gluten Free) Price: £9.00

Forget queuing for hours with the hordes gathered outside Betty’s Tea Room and head to Jenny’s Tea Room (located just round the corner) instead.  This small and quaint little tea shop is tucked away in a small courtyard just down the hill from Betty’s.  To get there just head straight down the hill, turn right into a paved shopping area and take the first left (passed a garden shop) to find Jenny’s Tea Room.  It is very easy to find, but they do have a billboard up to direct you so you shouldn’t get lost.

Inside the cosy tearoom

I have been to this tea room a few times in the past but I’ve never had afternoon tea here. On the day we chose to visit the weather was horrible, raining and windy so it was nice to enter the little cafe where it was warm and friendly.  There are also a few tables outside the café for you to sit out on sunnier days but sadly that wasn’t an option for us this time. I would recommend a visit here in the summer though – sitting out in the traffic free courtyard amongst the patio plants with a pot of tea and a cake…ahh it’s bliss!

Inside, the cafe is very cosy with only seven small round tables so it is probably wise to book ahead to make sure you get a table, as it is quite a popular little haunt. The menu is quite extensive and there is a choice of soups (which are gluten free!), salads, sandwiches, panini’s and jacket potatoes. Then, of course, there is also afternoon tea which is served between 3.00 and 5.00pm.  My guest and I decided to have the afternoon tea (surprise, surprise!).  There was a good choice of fillings for the sandwiches, which were served on either white or brown bread, including ham, salmon and cucumber, egg mayonnaise, cheese and tomato and tuna with mayonnaise.  We were given the choice of one sandwich filling each, so I opted for the salmon and cucumber (my favourite) and my guest chose egg mayonnaise. I think this is the only tearoom I have ever been to where they actually serve tinned salmon!  I much prefer it to the fresh salmon which I can’t really stomach!  We shared the sandwiches, which were garnished with salad, between us to have a bit more variety. They were delicious and the bread was lovely and fresh. The fresh fruit scones, served with strawberry jam and fresh cream and garnished with strawberries and blueberries, were equally delicious.

The delicious scones

                
















For the other cakes, we were given the option to choose our own which was rather nice as they are usually pre-selected for you and it’s always disappointing when you find yourself presented with something you don’t like. The choices comprised of lemon drizzle, chocolate cake, Victoria sponge or carrot cake.  Luckily we shared similar tastes so we were both happy to go with the carrot cake. We were also offered an additional choice of a chocolate brownie or a piece of flapjack – we opted for the flapjack.  All of the cakes are baked fresh in the cafe and they have a different selection each day.  Unfortunately, we found the carrot cake a little disappointing.  It wasn’t like the traditional, lightly coloured carrot cake, but rather a dark colour (like Parkin) and it was very dry.  The flapjack, however, more than made up for this.

Gluten Free Sandwich

My gluten free guest chose an egg mayonnaise sandwich which was served on a brown toasted bread roll, garnished with salad. We were a little dubious as to what the bread would be like as they informed us it was from frozen, but it actually turned out to be very good!  They do also serve a gluten free afternoon tea but it is preferred that you ring to give them notice, that way they can ensure they have all the things in ready.  We all chose the English Breakfast tea (I know, I know, we always go for that!) which was refilled for us on request.  I particularly like the china tea cups which they served the tea in (very traditional!), but these cups are obviously exclusive to guests who opt for afternoon tea as my gluten free guest was given a rather sturdy looking porcelain cup instead!  You get the best of the best if you go for afternoon tea here!

                

All in all it was a very nice afternoon tea, which was very good value for money at only £9 each.  The staff were very friendly and the service was good. The only drawback I can think of was that you could only choose one sandwich filling and one cake each which had to be the same as the person you were dining with – just a minor detail really, but it could be a problem if you don’t like the same things!  
Also don’t plan your visit on a Sunday as they are closed!

Ratings:                        Gluten Free:

Tea: 7/10                                   

Sandwiches:  9/10                   8/10

Cakes: 8/10                              

Scones: 8/10                           

Service: 9/10

Overall:  9/10

Would I return?   Yes definitely

Hazlewood Castle

Hazlewood Castle

Paradise Lane

Hazlewood

Nr. Leeds & York

North Yorkshire

LS24 9NJ

Date Visited :  03 January 2013

Price:  £13.50

GF Price: £13.50

Hazlewood castle is a beautiful place for afternoon tea – nothing quite like dining inside a castle is there?!  We visited here on a special package which included spa treatments, a guided tour of the castle, dinner in the restaurant and afternoon tea all for £79.00 each – but the tea can be booked separately.   It is located next to the busy A1 and A64, but after turning in and driving up the long driveway you feel as though you are out in the country away from all of the hustle and bustle.   The castle was very quiet, set in picturesque surroundings and with it being just after Christmas all the trees were draped in bright twinkly lights.

The Secret Door in the Wall

The Castle Library

We were given the option as to where we would like to have our afternoon tea, so we chose to dine in the castle library.  The walls of the room had huge mahogany panelled book shelves stacked full of old books and there were an assortment of settees and big old fashioned chairs, an old bar, and a huge fireplace which was lit making it feel very cosy.  My guest was especially excited by the secret door disguised as a book shelf which led you into a hidden passage into the castle – it was just like being at Hogwarts!

We were only given the choice of one filling each for the sandwiches, so we went for roast chicken on white bread.  Although we only had the one choice, the sandwiches were still very tasty but a bit of variety would have been nice too!  These were brought to us on a black slate (a bit different from the usual tiered stand and quite a modern touch for an old castle) along with the tea, scones and two cakes. The cakes consisted of a coffee and walnut tart, a large square of vanilla cheesecake and a fruit scone served with jam and cream.  I’m not keen on cakes with coffee in so it was slightly disappointing that there wasn’t a bit more of a selection.  A gluten free option is available on request but you do need to let them know beforehand.

We were left to enjoy our afternoon teas at our own leisure, which of course resulted in us sitting there for a good hour or so stuffing our faces and supping endless cups of tea until it was dark outside.  The atmosphere in the library was very relaxed and we were especially chilled out after all our spa treatments.  It wasn’t the fanciest afternoon tea I’ve ever had, but it was very traditional and the setting definitely made up for this – it was brilliant.  The library was also the cosiest place I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining in – the comfy settees especially made the experience more relaxing. If you’re looking for somewhere different for afternoon tea then this is definitely the place to go!  I would also recommend paying a visit to The Vavasour restaurant here as the dinner we had earlier in the day was absolutely delicious.

Pudding Too!!

Dinner at the Vavasour Restauranrt

I would love to go back here sometime and maybe even stay the night in the castle. It really was fab!

Ratings:                                   

Tea: 7/10                                   

Sandwiches:  7/10                  

Cakes: 8/10                               

Scones: 8/10                           

Service: 9/10

Overall: 8½/10

Would I return?   Yes

Mill Farm Tea Room - South Milford

Mill Farm Tea Rooms

Mill Farm (Behind the Post Office)

Off High Street

Woodlands Lane

South Milford

LS25 5AF

Date Visited : 24 Feb 2008

Price: £9.50

THIS IS NOW CLOSED – CREAM TEAS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE POST OFFICE

This is one of my favourite afternoon tea venues.  It’s not an easy place to find but once you do you will want to visit again!  It is situated in the small village of South Milford near Selby, a very small establishment just behind the local Post Office.  It is essentially a nursery with an extended tea room but it is a beautiful place to sit out in the summer.  I have been here a few times but for some reason it has always been when the weather was cold and I have always had to sit inside – this time was no exception.  The tearoom inside is very small and quaint with only a few tables.  It is very cosy with a big fireplace, lots of little knick knacks around the walls, old wooden furniture and tables set out with white tablecloths and pretty willow pattern china.

The Tea Garden in Summer (Sadly now Closed)

The menu is quite extensive with lots of choice, but the afternoon tea (of course) is by far the best option! The tea comes on a three tier stack with sandwiches on white or brown bread ranging from ham, cheese and tomato, cheese and onion, roast chicken, egg mayonnaise, cream cheese and cucumber and any other combination you could think of garnished with salad and fruit. They were delicious!  I especially liked that that they allowed you to make your own combinations for your sandwiches, nothing was too much trouble.

The scones were extremely large and very filling. We were given the choice of either fruit, cherry or plain, which pleased one of my guests who doesn’t like the more popular fruit scone.  This was served with either jam or honey and clotted cream, followed by an even larger wedge of fruit cake with a chunk of cheese, like only people from Yorkshire know how to serve. I have to say, the presentation of the pots of jam and cream was adorable! They came in individual mini jars which were each fastened with a ribbon. These little tiny details only served to highlight the charm of this place.

The cakes were then washed down with huge pots of endless tea and coffee, which you could enjoy until you were fit to burst.  The service was equally as excellent and the staff were very friendly.

 

Unfortunately this tearoom is now closed. There aren’t many places like this left so it is a great shame.  It was definitely one of my favourite places for afternoon tea and was great value for money.  I have heard that they do still serve cream teas at the Post Office but as yet I haven’t been to comment how good they are.

There is also a gluten free option available on request but you do need to book first.  At this time my husband wasn’t aware of his condition, but was unfortunately diagnosed a coeliac later that year.  This has made going out for afternoon tea more challenging because so many places don’t cater for coeliacs.

Ratings:

Tea: 8/10

Sandwiches:  9/10

Cakes: 8/10

Scones: 9/10

Service: 9/10

Overall: 9½/10

Would I return?   Yes 

Roundhay Park - Leeds

The Mansion

Garden Restaurant

Mansion Lane

Roundhay Park

Leeds

LS8 2HH

Date Visited :  21 May 2011

Price:  £12.95

GF Price:  £12.95

The Garden Restaurant at Roundhay Park is a lovely setting for afternoon tea, located right at the top of the hill with views over the park.  We had booked to visit here as a birthday treat and this place seemed perfect as they catered for gluten free guests. Even though it was May, the typical British weather remained ever the same so we had to sit inside the restaurant to escape the cold, but there is the option to sit out on the patio when the weather is a bit warmer.

Inside, the restaurant is decorated quite modern with framed photographs and mirrors adorning the plain white walls with dark mahogany dining tables and chairs with green furnishing. It was nice and bright inside, although I much prefer the cosy, cute settings of traditional tea rooms.

The tea was served on a two tier stand to share between two and the gluten free option was served on its own.  We were given a selection of brown and white bread finger sandwiches filled with cream cheese and pickle, egg mayonnaise, roast chicken and cheese and tomato chutney.  We opted not to have the smoked salmon (again, I know.  Fussy, fussy!). The sandwiches were quite tasty but the gluten free bread was a little disappointing.  My guest said it was very hard and quite thick – a bit like pitta bread – making it very hard to chew! 

The cakes were equally disappointing. We were served just a slice of fruit cake and the usual fruit scone – nothing very fancy.  The gluten free cake was a very thin slice of Victoria sponge topped with a strawberry, but no scone.  I’m sure the chef could have made some (it’s not that difficult to use different flour) as we had booked previously and informed them we required a gluten free tea.

Overall we enjoyed the afternoon tea. The staff were friendly and the service was very efficient, with more tea being brought to us upon request. It was the cakes that were the biggest disappointment.  The gluten free option wasn’t very good, especially considering there is really nice soft bread readily available from the supermarket, yet they still provided something that was difficult to chew.  You can even buy ready-made scones and a much more appealing selection of cakes. If you want the regular afternoon tea then I think it is worth a visit, but if you require a gluten free option then you are probably best going elsewhere.

Ratings:                           Gluten Free:

Tea: 7/10                                   

Sandwiches:  7/10                    4/10     

Cakes: 6/10                               5/10         

Scones: 7/10                             N/A

Service: 8/10    

Overall: 7/10

Would I return?   Yes 

Bagden Hall - Denby Dale

Bagden Hall

Wakefield Road

Scissett

Denby Dale

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD8 8FZ

Date Visited :  19 June 2011

Price:  £10

GF Price:  £10

We had booked to visit Bagden Hall, located just 10 minutes from junction 39 of the M1, as a special treat to celebrate Father’s Day.  It’s a beautiful, luxury country house set in acres of land with its own lake. The room which we dined in was lovely and old fashioned, decorated with fancy white and maroon patterned walls set in mouldings, with matching maroon furnishings.  The tables were all laid out with fresh flowers and white linen cloths with white crockery.  There was an option to eat outside in the extensive grounds but unfortunately the weather wasn’t quite warm enough for sitting out.

The tea was served on a two tier stand to share between two people, whilst the gluten free option came on its own stand.  The large selection of sandwiches consisted of egg mayonnaise, tuna, ham and cheese and pickle, all served on an array of white and brown bread. It was a nice change to have tuna sandwiches as they don’t often serve them on afternoon tea – it’s always the fancier option of smoked salmon isn’t it? The gluten free sandwiches contained the same fillings served on fresh white bread. 

The cakes were like a chocolate lovers dream – rich chocolate brownies dusted with icing sugar and an assortment of white and milk chocolate truffles decorated with sprinkles, followed by the traditional fruit scones served with fresh cream and strawberry jam.  The chocolate truffles were especially nice and made a pleasant change from the usual selection of cakes. 

Unfortunately, the gluten free cakes were a tad disappointing. They only served a couple of small chocolate brownies and there was no scone at all, although they did make extra sandwiches to compensate for this. Personally, I think the scone really makes the afternoon tea so it was a bit of a shame that my guest had to go without.

Death by Chocolate - it's the best way to go!

Despite the disappointing gluten free cakes, we did enjoy the afternoon tea and the surroundings made it a very pleasant place to dine. Plus, there was the added bonus that we could walk some of our dinner of afterwards in the gardens!

Ratings:                       Gluten Free:

Tea: 7/10                              

Sandwiches:  7/10                7/10     

Cakes: 7/10                           6/10         

Scones: 7/10                         N/A

Service: 9/10    

Overall: 8/10

Would I return?   Yes 

Claridge's Hotel - London

Claridge’s

Brook Street

Mayfair

London

WIK  4HR

Date Visited :  22 Feb 2011

Price:  £35.00

GF Price:  £35.00

The visit to the famous five star Claridge’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair for afternoon tea was an amazing birthday surprise trip.  We had travelled down to London in first class luxury on the train (after some silly woman stole our reserved seats and flat out refused to budge, leading to us getting bumped to first class – I should be thanking her really) and after touring the sights we found our way to the hotel for a much needed rest and something to eat.   I had to make a quick stop around the corner before we went in to change from my trainers to shoes – it’s a fancy place and I’m not sure that my muddy, scuffed up trainers would have gone very well in their pristine dining room and I could hardly walk round London all day in high heels!  Plus I had to look the part as you never know who you might bump into – Johnny Depp or Elton John might have been there!  That would have been the icing on the cake but sadly we never saw anyone famous!

The hotel dining area had beautiful classy decor with high ceilings and chandeliers and pastel green and white furnishings which matched the striped green and white crockery. Our table was located next to a huge pot of fresh smelling pink roses, and just to the right of us were live musicians playing the piano and violin for our enjoyment.

When the waitress came she brought us a tea menu which spanned five pages. The choices of teas ranged from the traditional English, to India, Ceylon, China and Japan. There were fruit teas, organic teas, decaffeinated, herbal infusions and even a section on rare teas of the world!  After studying the menu we opted for the really boring, traditional Claridge’s Royal Blend tea – not very adventurous are we?!  But it made a change from having tea at home – there wasn’t a tea bag in sight! Only proper tea leaves in here, if you please. Despite playing it safe with the tea, I have to say it was absolutely delicious – and as an added bonus, you weren’t allowed to pour it yourself as every time you went for the teapot someone just miraculously appeared and graciously poured it for you.  Now I know what it’s like to dine like royalty!

We had a choice of sandwiches which were served on white platters. We chose egg mayonnaise, chicken, ham and cream cheese and cucumber.  The ham was especially nice as it was lovely thick ham off the bone, as opposed to that wafer thin stuff you can get from the supermarket.   The gluten free sandwiches had the same fillings and were served on nice soft bread.   When we had finished them they quickly refilled the platter and would have kept filling it all day if we had wanted, but we needed to save some room for the cakes! 

The cakes came on a two tiered silver stand.  They looked delicious and it was going to be difficult to eat them all – but I gave it a good go! There was a raspberry panna cotta topped with fresh fruit, a fresh fruit filled pastry tart, a small chocolate fudge cake and fruit cake topped with walnuts.  We had two scones each, one fruit and one apple served with Marco Polo jelly and clotted cream.  The gluten free option was the same minus the pastry tart and sponge cake, but it did include the scones which my guest said were the best gluten free scones he had ever tasted.  The apple one was particularly nice and a made refreshing change from the usual fruit scone – great job Mr Gordon Ramsay!

This has to be the best afternoon tea I have ever had.  The price is much dearer than I would usually be willing to pay, but it was in London and a special occasion. It is quite good value for money though, as the servings were much larger than you usually get with afternoon tea as they are happy to keep bringing you sandwiches until you’re fit to burst – whereas normally, the tiny sandwiches often leave you wanting more. We also all received a small tin of our chosen tea to take home along with the cakes we couldn’t manage to eat – bit of a bonus! My only disappointment was that Johnny Depp hadn’t dropped in for tea…maybe next time...

Ratings:                            Gluten Free:

Tea: 9/10                                   

Sandwiches:  10/10                   10/10      

Cakes: 9/10                               10/10         

Scones: 10/10                            10/10

Service: 10/10    

Overall: 10/10

Would I return?  Try and stop me!

Queens Hotel - Leeds

Queens Hotel

City Square

Leeds

LS1 1PJ

Date Visited : 09 July 2013

Price: £14.95

GF Price: £14.95

It was a special occasion we were celebrating and what better place to go to than the Queens Hotel Leeds for a traditional afternoon tea, and we weren’t disappointed!   The tea was served in the Queens Bar, a large room with big chandeliers and fancy art deco. When we visited, this room had just recently been refurbished so everything was very clean and well presented. The tables were nicely laid out with white linen tablecloths and white crockery and a vase of freshly cut flowers in the middle.  It was a lovely room to dine in and fairly quiet.

Queen's Afternoon Tea

There were three variations of Afternoon Tea available to choose from. These comprised of the ‘Queen’s Afternoon Tea’, ‘Queen’s Sparkling Rose’, and ‘Queen’s Champagne Afternoon Tea’. The only variations between these options were the beverages, allowing you a choice of tea, wine or champagne. Of course if you opted for the Rose or Champagne this obviously came at a slightly higher price, although still under £20.  My guests and I went for the more traditional option of tea.

There was no tea menu, rather just a choice of a pot of tea or cafetiere of coffee, which they happily kept filling up on request.

The afternoon tea was presented on our own individual three tiered white and silver chromed stand.  We each had four finger sandwiches on a selection of brown and white bread, whilst the gluten free option was served on white breadcakes.  The sandwiches consisted of egg mayonnaise with cress, cucumber and crème fraiche, smoked salmon and cream cheese, and honey roast ham with mustard.   My guests and I aren’t particularly fond of smoked salmon so we were provided with a substitute of cheese and tomato.  All the sandwiches were really tasty my favourite being the egg mayonnaise with cress.

The cakes, comprising of a rich chocolate tart which looked a bit like a cheesecake, a baked almond square and a pastry filled custard fruit tart, which was delicious.   The gluten free option consisted of a chocolate brownie and two pieces of millionaire’s shortbread topped with strawberries, which my guest assured me were freshly baked and tasted very good.  All of the teas, including the gluten free option, were served with a fresh fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream.  The gluten free scone was especially nice my guest informed me and a rare treat when eating out.

Gluten Free Afternoon Tea

Overall we all enjoyed the tea and managed to eat almost everything. Anything that was left over they gladly boxed up for us to take home.  The service was excellent and very efficient so we didn’t have to wait long for our food.  The only drawback was the service charge which was added to the bill. 

Ratings:                      Gluten Free:

Tea: 8/10                                 

Sandwiches:  7/10                   8/10

Cakes: 8/10                             8/10

Scones: 7/10                            8/10

Service: 8/10

Overall: 8/10

Would I return?   Yes

Ashmount Country House - Haworth

Ashmount Country House

Mytholmes Lane

Haworth

West Yorkshire

BD22 8EZ

Date Visited : 19 May 2013

Price: £12.50

GF Price: £12.50

Ashmount Country House is situated in the lovely little village of Haworth.  By chance the day we visited was the annual 1940’s weekend, during which the whole town is decorated to look like it’s jumped back in time to the world war. A lot of the villagers and visitors dress up in 1940’s style clothing, there are a lot of men dressed up in their army gear and many of the houses are decorated with sandbags and such to create the look of Haworth in the 1940’s. The local park is full of world war dancing, singing and memorabilia from the war, and they also had military cars and war planes on show to have a look at. It was an extremely busy weekend but it is well worth a visit.

Villagers in 1940's Dress

Ashmount Country House is situated just around the corner from the main shopping street so it is ideal for parking and walking to the town.  It is a lovely old house set in beautiful gardens.  Ideally we would have liked to have eaten in the garden but unfortunately the weather wasn’t quite warm enough .  Instead we were shown into a beautiful room with traditional furniture and a long table set with a white table cloth and crockery.

The afternoon tea was presented on three tiered white plates and silver chromed stand to share between two people.  We each had four finger sandwiches on a selection of brown and white bread, garnished with salad. We were also served a piece of warm cheese and onion quiche before the sandwiches arrived which was to die for!  The gluten free option was the same unfortunately minus the quiche.   The sandwiches comprised of cream cheese and cucumber, egg mayonnaise, ham and tomato, turkey breast with cranberry jam, and smoked salmon.  We chose to substitute the smoked salmon again as none of our guests like it – why do they never serve tinned salmon?!  I actually prefer it.

Haworth Main Street

The cakes consisted of mini profiteroles with chocolate truffle sauce, lemon sponge cake, a chocolate cupcake filled with fresh cream, a chunk of fruit cake and a fruit scone topped with jam, fresh cream and a strawberry.  They were all delicious but we couldn’t manage to eat them all so they boxed them up for us to take home.  The profiteroles went down particularly well, I must say! The gluten free option consisted of a chocolate brownie fruit loaf and scone with jam and cream.   My guest loved the fruit scone – lovely and fresh and a rare treat when eating out.

Bombs Away!

This afternoon tea was excellent and a particular favourite of mine was the chocolate cup cake with fresh cream.  The cakes and sandwiches were all lovely and fresh and I especially liked that there was quite a variety of cakes to choose from – I can’t say I’ve ever had profiteroles with truffle sauce at any other afternoon tea I’ve been to. The dining area was very pleasant and the staff were very friendly and efficient bringing our order quickly to our table. The amount of food that you are given, coupled with the endless pots of tea also makes this place very good value for money.  If you are planning to visit booking beforehand is required and this would be advisable if you want a gluten free option.  There is also an option to have a champagne afternoon tea if you fancy. Bon appetite!

Ratings:                        Gluten Free:

Tea: 8/10                                

Sandwiches:  8/10                 8/10

Cakes: 9/10                            9/10

Scones: 8/10                          9/10

Service: 9/10

Overall: 9½/10

Would I return?   Yes definitely

Crag House Farm - Leeds

The Granary Restaurant

Crag House Farm

Otley Old Road

Cookridge

Leeds

LS16 7NH

Date Visited : 31 July 2013

Price: £9.95

I heard about this place from a friend.  It’s not an easy place to find if you don’t know the area but here is a link to help with directions. The restaurant used to be an old barn which they have rebuilt and extended.  It has its own small farm shop selling local produce and all of the profits go towards the Caring For Life Charity who run the shop and restaurant.  Most of the food is also grown at the farm.

The tearoom is situated in the old barn with a high ceiling and an extended conservatory on the back looking out onto the gardens. Most of the tearooms I’ve visited are usually quite small and cramped inside, but this one is very spacious. Inside it is airy and bright, whilst the decor looks very modern and polished. 

The tea menu was very impressive, with a large selection of teas to choose from.  I went for the really boring option of the traditional Yorkshire Tea – best to stick to what you know right?! But one of my guests was a bit more adventurous than me and opted for the rather more exotic Green Tea, which came in a fancy looking glass teapot.

The afternoon tea was very well presented, being served on a three tiered stand. We were given a wide variety of four finger sandwiches to share amongst us which included roast beef and onion, Cheshire cheese and chutney, egg mayonnaise, smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber, and salad and mayonnaise on brown and white bread. I wasn’t too keen on the salad and mayonnaise or the smoked salmon, but the rest went down very well – the beef and the egg being the favourites between us.

 

The cakes comprised of a scone each served with strawberry jam and clotted cream, a small meringue filled with cream and a strawberry on top, a small shortbread biscuit and a rocky road brownie. The cakes were rather on the small side, which probably reflected on the price, but nevertheless they were all delicious! The scones were lovely and fresh and the rocky road brownie was certainly a favourite amongst our table. As you can imagine nothing was left over.

 

Overall the tea was very enjoyable and good value for money – most of the other tearooms I have visited charge at least £20 for practically the same selection.  The tearoom had a pleasant atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the service we received was excellent.  I would definitely recommend it. 

N.B. My gluten free guest didn’t attend but I did enquire if a gluten free option was available, to which I was informed that this could be provided upon request but it would be best to ring beforehand so that freshly baked gluten free cakes and bread could be prepared in advance – thereby giving you a bit more choice! I will have to pay another visit to see what it’s like.

Ratings:

Tea: 8/10

Sandwiches:  7/10

Cakes: 7/10

Scones: 8/10

Service: 9/10

Overall: 8/10

Would I return?   Yes