We had a lovely family afternoon tea here. There is so much food you can't possibly eat it all!…read more The finger sandwiches were moist and tasty. The scones were lovely and the cakes and tarts... well, where on earth do you start?? The tea was good - we all had good old English breakfast. We did ask for more hot water, which did not materialize, but I think we were all done by then anyway. They will pack up the left-overs for you to take home without any fuss. They also have a nice little gift shop. Parking might be a challenge if school is in session and about to let out as there is only street parking and a school across the road.

I really wanted the traditional English tea experience and I'm so glad I came to Peacocks while in…read moreEly. The service was phenomenal and the staff were very nice. I got the full Monty and I enjoyed every second of my experience there. I highly recommend, as this is now my favorite tea room.

I frequent this tea room often, as I live close by. The service is always friendly and wonderful…read more The gardens and indoor seating are both lovely, can't go wrong with where you're seated. I love the Xmas tea, which is a special blend for them, but I've enjoyed every tea I've had. The food is tasty, I love the cream tea, sandwiches, and cakes.

A great place to meet up with friends over a cup of coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Pleasant staff…read morewho have never made me feel rushed and who are willing to assist when asked.

When I got there I found out it shuts before the advertised time on the web. When I pointed this…read moreout the waitress didn't care a jot even though I pointed out this could be very disappointing for customers coming from out of the area. I have several food intolerances so when asking about the ingredients in their homemade cakes I got a message back via the waitress that she can't guarantee the cakes were free from what I was intolerant to. As people with food intolerances are always ending up having to go without gorgeous food, I asked if I could have more detail of what was in the cakes so I could make a decision on what it was I could or couldn't eat, just in case there was something I could have. This was very obviously an inconvenience to the waitress and the manager who had baked them. She tried again to say she couldn't guarantee anything because obviously this was the quickest way to solve the issue for herself, but after explaining that I'd like to try to see if there was something I could eat, it was again very plain that I was wasting her time. It was late afternoon and they weren't busy, so I would have appreciated a couple of minutes of her time without the attitude. After finding out there was indeed a piece of cake I could eat, I sat down to enjoy it only to be served it with more attitude by the waitress. If she could have got away with grunting at me I sure she would have! I unfortunately had to ask for a pot of hot water as the tea didn't come with one, and AGAIN got a look saying 'are you bothering me again?!'. Cleanliness was also not great with tea-stained table clothes, dying roses on the table, and also dust on the teapot holding the roses which was next to an open sugar bowl which no doubt had the same amount of dust in it! Also, amazingly, a dog walking around the kitchen area with it's bed behind the serving counter!! (Yes, I am about to inform environmental health dept!!) Lastly, my table was being cleared before I had finished. I did notice however, that the other table still in there didn't have their table touched, so I'm guessing that was a touch of nastiness from the waitress also. I was there looking for a place to take 18-20 friends for my birthday which is coming up soon as we fancied a gorgeous afternoon tea, but we will definitely be going somewhere else after that experience!

A lovely shop that looks small on the outside but has so much to look at inside!…read more It has lots of handmade gifts inside from various makers and also kits to make things yourself with your child. They have several tables for eating in with a nice selection of treats on the menu. Very friendly staff :) I went with some friends and our children, although it was a tight squeeze to get in the pushchairs we had a lovely lunch.

A fantastic asset to Desborough's tired high street. This coffee shop/ gift shop is a quaint little…read moreplace to sit and have a bowl full size hot drink and a doorstep slice of homemade cake, while browsing the gifts on offer. Do not be fooled into believing that this tiny shop can't have a lot to offer, as it is like an Aladdin's cave, full of beautiful gifts. From handmade cards which can be personalised by the shop owner to beautiful jewellery and shabby chic style ornaments, there is so much on offer. The whole shop is relaxed and beautiful, in a shabby chic way. The owner and other staff members are friendly and helpful and can help you pick out that perfect gift or make you some lovely nibbles and drinks so you can sit down and watch the world go by.

We stopped by Lucy's Tearoom on our trip to Cotswold. It was rainy and cold day so some hot tea and…read morescones sounded delightful. We were sat upstairs near the window and it was nice and quiet there. Everything we ordered was delicious and we enjoyed our time here. Scone with cream and jam. I ordered plain scone. It was delicious. Warm fresh scone served with yummy cream and jam. I also ordered the chocolate cake tea with the scone and it was surprisingly good. Had some chocolate flavor and tasted good with milk. Hubby ordered Mac and cheese and it was served piping hot with a slice of garlic bread. Pretty good too! Kiddo ordered hot chocolate with marshmallows and a chocolate cake. The cake itself was soft and moist and not overly sweet. Went well with the tea and hot chocolate. The hot chocolate seemed standard and she seemed to like it. The place is not overly pricey for a touristy place. Service was also good and friendly.

We found Lucy's while planning our trip to the UK and knew we had to eat here. We ordered the…read moreafternoon tea which included sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and cake. Everything was amazing. The bread tasted homemade, the scones were fresh out of the oven and the cake was delicious. We were able to choose from a good selection of teas. The ones we picked were very good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They also offer a full range of other items from the kitchen for breakfast through dinner. I would definitely recommend trying Lucy's when you're in the Cotswolds.

An upscale tea, coffee and sandwich place with a price to match. The specials always sound good…read moreand then ultimately disappoint. If you go, stick to tea and coffee.

I'm shocked that Oundle didn't have a dedicated tea room before Brew Babu opened, and its apparent…read moresuccess proves it filled a gap in a town otherwise consumed by an abundance of coffee shops and hairdressers. They have a large variety of house blends, or I think you can make your own blend. I don't know anything about tea, but they seem to take it pretty seriously, as its served with your own tea timer to let you know when to pour. Of course, you have the option for stronger tea and are free to ignore the timer. I've had the Citrus Earl Grey, which was soft and delicate, and complemented a slice of gluten-free carrot cake very nicely. They also have a large selection of herbal infusions, of which I enjoyed the moroccan mint. They also have a surprisingly large selection of food served throughout the day. I've had the ham and cheese croissant, which was extremely good, as well as gluten-free carrot cake, and hummus and pita. For me, the hummus was a bit unbalanced, with a very strong lemon flavor, but it was still tasty and the accompanying pita was perfectly toasted. The interior feels like a Pottery Barn catalog (do they have that in the UK?) or otherwise the epitome of the term shabby chic, following the current trend to mismatch chairs at tables and such. It's a place that will appeal to Oundle's unique clientele of posh-students-who-wish-they-could-be-hipsters, and pensioners looking for a fresh cuppa.

Stumbled across this little hidden gem whilst out with my local walking group.. We just managed to…read moreget our group of 16 in the conservatory where they serve delicious cakes and tea/coffee etc. (The fresh cream Victoria sandwich was to die for).This is a newish business still developing (Nov '15) but they have some lovely craft items for sale as well as refreshments. Highly recommend.

This was the very best tea room in Leicestershire. The cakes were out of this world and the garden…read morewas very pretty. Unfortunately it is shut now but not forgotten.

In my opinion this tea room is amazing ! I'm not just saying this because my step mum owns it, I'm…read moresaying it because it genuinely has such a good vibe to it and all the staff are lovely. 100% would recommend to anyone passing through or if you would like a baby shower or afternoon tea.

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An independent stately home that has gardens, guided tours, and a tea room and shop. The tour was…read morequite lengthy and was perhaps a bit too long snd detailed for the average visitor but certainly gave value for money. The wide range of cakes in the tea room was mouth-watering and they do meals too. An excellent tea room. The garden will I am sure be fantastic in summer. I visited in winter. Worth a visit.

Built in 1732 to a James Gibbs design, Kelmarsh Hall is surrounded by its working estate, grazed…read moreparklands and beautiful gardens. Over the years successive owners and influences have left their imprint on the Palladian style house and the gardens; none more so than Nancy Lancaster who decorated the rooms in the manor that has become known as the English country house style.