If you’re a fan like us of tea and cake, we’ve put together a selection of some of England’s finest tea houses so you can partake in a holiday tea time treat, safe in the knowledge that your scones will be scrumptious and your tea cakes toasty.
Coastal Cafe, Gorran Haven, Cornwall
Take a refreshing break from the South West Coastal Path at this pretty painted shack nestled in the secluded fishermans cove of Gorran Haven.
Rosy Lee’s Tearoom, Loddon, Norfolk
Cosy and cheery vintage inspired tea shop in this small market town on the River Chet, with a comforting home-cooked menu.
Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester
Tea house to past times literary giants, take your tea in the Orchard deckchairs under the shade of an English apple tree.
Joules Yard, Market Harborough
A multi faceted tea room where you can indulge in delicious home made cake, and buy the table you ate it off. Tea room, antique shop and evening venue all in one.
Deliciously Gorgeous, Eastbourne
Luxury interiors alongside heavenly menus, with produce all made on the premises in this sunny South East coast hotspot.
Tiny Tim’s Tea Room, Canterbury
Sample one of the 30 varieties of tea on offer or indulge in their famous High Tea after a stroll around Canterbury’s ancient Cathedral.
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