The Old Tea House

We went along to try their raspberry and white chocolate scones foremostly! Having seen the tea house featured on TV programme about Dorset, we were keen to experience it. We were greeted so warmly by the owner who asked us as we were sitting down if we wanted tea or coffee it felt like we were a guest in her home. I loved all the quaint Mis matched crockery. It felt like I was visiting my nan’s for the afternoon. The scone was really lovely and warm! We also tried the traditional Dorset Apple cake with some clotted cream which was also lovely. We spent some time talking with the owner about the history of the tearoom which is amazing to hear: from being a safe house for the friars, to a holding jail for those waiting to go before Judge Jeffreys, to a milners, a penny farthing shop and a favourite tea stop for Thomas Hardy who would believe such history was in that place we found ourselves sitting in the window seat thinking about all the people who have sat there before us. A lovely place to stop for refreshment as others have done for hundreds of years.

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A warm welcome and delicious food. Debbie our host made sure everything was perfect. This is a family run restaurant and B&B and everyone goes that extra mile. Many locals make several visits a week. That is always a good sign. Bone china crockery added a touch of class. The cream tea was the best I have ever eaten. There is a choice of homemade scones and they are huge. The building contains numerous furnishings and tapestries that complimented the building which is over 500 years old. Well worth a visit and definitely a place we will visit again

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Stayed for 2 nights, very oldie worldie, rooms very comfortable and very clean, fridge and tea and coffee, hairdryer as well, no shower in our room but had a bath. Food is amazing and plentiful,the scones are out of this world.The owner is such a lovely person, you are made to feel so welcome, plus the rest of the family are lovely. Prices are very reasonable, car park nearby which you have to pay for.

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Visited after seeing the tea house on Dorset coast and country. We had a lovely warm welcome as soon as we entered. Beautiful quaint place seeping in history. My little girl said it was like someone’s living room. Staff were lovely, youngsters were polite and smiley. Ordered 2 cream teas and a cheese sarnie. Had plenty of tea, scones were hot out of the oven. Really good value. Will definitely return

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Excellent coffee and wonderful service. Debbie was so helpful, nothing was too much, and ran the place in an efficient and very friendly fashion. I was served by Felix, who made sure my cup was never empty. And it is like going back in time, with furniture that reminded me of my mother's home! And those beams and fireplaces.

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