Kind of ashamed I didn't review this place last year when we visited. So last year we were on our…read morehoneymoon and my wife's birthday was during our trip. All she wanted for her birthday was a nice afternoon tea. We left London and were basically driving sort of toward the coast just stopping wherever we found a tea shop. Unfortunately, every tea shop we hit was closed because of some bank holiday we were unaware of. Except one! We got to Glynde, parked outside this tea shop, went in, and found a large sign that said "cash only". OMG this wasn't our day. We had to go to the next town over to use the ATM which sucked, but we weren't in any hurry and we really liked the look and feel here. We came back, got seated, opened the menu, and right at the top it said afternoon tea available with reservation only. We were devastated. I saw the look in my wife's eye and there was no way I was not getting her this afternoon tea! I approached the woman working and explained our situation and before I could even fight for the experience she told me not to worry, she would get us taken care of. BLESS HER! We had a wonderful visit and would recommend the experience to everyone in the area. Fast forward to this year. I knew how much my wife loved that visit and decided to reach out and ask if they had any ideas of what I could get her for her birthday this year. Joanne reached back out with an amazing gift and shipped it to us and it amazingly arrived on her birthday! She also included a nice birthday card for her! Amazing people that went out of their way twice to make us happy. They will forever be apart of our story and hopefully we have the chance to return soon! Thank you!!!

Located in South Croydon ( the outskirts of London) this beautiful tea house will leave you day…read moredreaming! After several Google services, I came across Dotty's website, it is well put together and really grabbed my attention Seeing Dotty's in real life was like a dream. The establishment is beautifully decorated and you can tell the owner really invested in the place and the people who work there. There is a pink bicycle parked outside, the establishment is pink, the decor is very elegant--perfect for a photo op I opt to do the afternoon tea with Prosecco added on as well as some scones to go. It was a very fair price per person. Under £80 for the entire experience for 2 people. They also sell other assorted desserts, shakes and cakes All the employees were attentive, they explained in detail what our package came with and they made sure we were happy from start to finish. EVERYTHING was delicious! From the English tea down to the Pimms jello HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10!!

Dotty's is a really cute tea house that is well decorated to create a welcoming atmosphere for you…read moreto sit and enjoy a spot of tea. I stumbled on the listing while doing a search for tea places before I left Washington, DC to travel to London. Unfortunately I didn't make the reservation myself (relied on family in London to make it) so we didn't get booked for the afternoon tea service as I'd hoped and just had a reserved table instead. Still, I indulged in some scones with cream and strawberry jam, paired with a strong cup of decaf English breakfast tea. The staff is very friendly and took the time to explain the drink and pastry options to us. I hope I get a chance to visit again for the full tea service before the end of my trip!

Popped in for a lunch - wow, so pleased we did. Hubby and…read moredaughter had ploughman's lunch - one with meat one cheese - large hunks of cheese and very generous French stick! Both really enjoyed it. I had an afternoon tea - sandwiches, a choice of scrumptious cake and scone with clotted cream & jam. Everything was fresh and delicious-rhubarb scone was amazing as was the rhubarb jam, a must try!! The tea room is charming and the staff are so friendly and helpful-we will definitely be back! A real gem in a lovely quaint British town

We stopped off in Steyning on the way home the other day. I'd never been before, its one of those…read morehistoric market towns that takes quite lot of pride in its not particularly remarkable heritage. Still, it has some cute old buildings, and, as it turns out, a bloody fine tea shop. The Steyning Tea Rooms certainly look the part, with a very Cath Kidson-esque aesthetic. As well as being a tea room, there are also a few gifty bits on sale, like embroidered Matryoshka door stops, bird shaped pegs, and so on. What really makes it great though is the food. The menu is extensive, and reasonably priced. They obviously do a great selection of cakes and drinks, but with some more interesting additions than just the norm, for example, you can have a cream soda or a coke float to drink. We shared a tuna, cheese and sunblushed tomato melt, a rhubarb scone with cream and rhubarb jam, some Sicilian lemonade and a raspberry lemonade. The lemonade was wonderfully strong and traditional tasting, the melt was heavily loaded with the tasty toppings, and the rhubarb scone was the best of the lot, with lots of pieces of real rhubarb baked in, and a tangy jam to offset the cream and scone's sweetness. Those items together came to about £13. We were served by a not exactly effusive, but not unpleasant lady with long dreads, more what you would expect from a café in Brighton than this quaint Steyning tea room. Altogether it was a ruddy jolly show.

Good= excellent Service= excellent…read moreAmbiance = excellent Prices=excellent. The owner is VERY pleasant!

I had a great experience here the coffee was rich and flavorful. The staff was so friendly,…read morewelcoming and made my coffee experience a relaxing atmosphere.

Ditchling Tea Rooms certainly win the prize for the world's largest scone, easily mistakable for a…read moreloaf of bread (see picture)! I came here with a GroupOn for Sussex High Tea for two. On arrival, we were told we could order any sandwich from the main menu (toasted or normal), choose a slice of cake from those displayed in the window, and have a choice of plain or fruit scone, served with jam and clotted cream of course! Plus a pot of tea of our choice. Even for a girl with a mighty appetite such as myself, this was a phenomenal amount of food and I had to admit defeat before even starting work on the scone (doggy bags were provided though, so no real loss!) I chose a prawn and lettuce sandwich on the most delicious thick-cut granary bread and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. The food was presented on individual cake stands and was delicious, although the cake was slightly dry on the outside. The tea room itself is in a beautiful 17th century building, all wonky floors, flint walls and dark wooden beams. Apparently it was a slaughter house up until the 1920's. It has three main rooms for eating in, plus a lovely garden that I imagine would be beautiful in the summer. As well as tea and cakes, they also do a number of main meals and serve roast dinners on a Sunday. They also have a take away counter which seemed very popular. Come here for tea, but bring with you a hearty appetite! Handy tip - if you want mobile reception and Internet, you will need to stand by the wall at the bottom of the garden with your phone in the air!

Had afternoon tea yesterday (16/6/21) with my sister Susie at the tea rooms…read moreit was my birthday treat for her. The tea was beautiful, delicious sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam plus a very good selections of divine little cakes and strawberries dipped in chocolate. We had a selection of teas to choose from, I had English breakfast tea, Susie had peppermint tea and we both got 3 cups of tea from our individual pots. The service was excellent and before we were served our cream tea we were asked by the very sweet waitress if we had any food allergies which we did not, where do you get that type of service in other establishments. We sat in the tea garden which was lovely, tables were very clean, the waterfall made you feel cool and each table had lovely large sun shades to keep you from getting to hot. I would highly recommend the tea rooms with their lovely 40's vibe and gorgeous background 40's music. Beautiful environment. It is 5 stars for eveything.

Just an excellent place for tea, coffee or a great meal at the amazing little village. The cakes…read moreare so good along with the breakfast and all the different kind of sandwiches. The staff are so great and the service is just perfect. The place is dog friendly which is a super bonus. They also have outside seating when the weather is good.

From the owner: Tea, Coffee, Cakes, Gifts, Light Lunches, Paninis, Salads, Soft Drinks, Scones with Clotted Cream…read moreand Kent Jam

A fantastic little cosy spot tucked away from the main road. Greater by a lovely lady who told us…read morewhere our reserved table was. Plenty of time given to scan the delightful menu & special's board. Ordered our lunch with a choice of home made cakes. All comes out high tea style. The tea is just divine.. The sandwiches are lovely & fresh.. And the cake.. Well words can't describe.. Just come down & try for yourself! A great place to spoil your mum or loved one.. Highly recommended!!

In a picturesque quaint little town, Shelly's Tea Room made our experience perfect! We had a egg…read morebaguette sandwich, cappuccinos, and their home made the tastiest sconces with clotted cream and jam. We even took two to go!

My dad often brings me here for tea and cake, All the cakes…read moreand chocolates are home made by the 2 lovely ladies that own the Tea Room, they have recently bought the place and have kept the cozy cottage feel and have introduced a great new menu. The hot chocolate is amazing and I always get marshmallows with mine, this time I had a pot of tea as I have already had 2 hot chocolates today , have to draw the line somewhere right? But I was not disappointed with my tea and it went great with my raspberry and vanilla butter cream cupcake . If you are ever in West Malling I would pop in for a little treat

Quaint and full of character The Old Mill Yard Tea Room is another of West Malling's little hidden…read moregems. Homemade goodies are served up here for a good portion of the day with daily specials on offer and various different homemade cakes. A great place to go for a light bite or afternoon tea. The only thing the place could do with is a little bit more atmosphere but I suspect that to be largely due to the staff and clientele that frequent the tea rooms.