ARTea room in South Northamptonshire

Wonderful people, great atmosphere. Nice food.

Popped in here for a coffee and cake. I was not disappointed. The lemon & poppy seed cake is delicious, with a sprinkling of edible flowers on top. The coffee was the welcome caffeine hit I needed. A warm atmosphere welcomes you with a tasty menu and a good amount of seating to accommodate. My new favourite place!

Lovely lunch spot. Fresh, tasty food and very friendly welcome from Joanne. Will definitely be back to try out their breakfast and afternoon tea. A sweet little place that is likely to grow in popularity.

We had lunch and cake at The Artea Rooms today, it was delicious. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Have booked in for cream teas next week . Highly recommend a visit.

I brought a afternoon tea voucher from red letter days for myself and my wife for valentines day, we booked in here as it was local to us on 18/2/25. Despite ringing and booking, when we arrived no table was reserved for us so we waited for a table to be cleared for us and our 7 year old daughter (who I did inform them we would be bringing on the phone). Once seated we were given the drinks menu and told the lady would come back to the table to take our drink order, after waiting 45 minutes and trying to get attention from staff with no luck, I went up to the counter to ask why she hadn't come to take our drink order and was told she "forgot", and the lady took my order of 2 tea's and a Yazoo milkshake for our daughter which took another 15 minutes to come. Our afternoon tea which was booked for 12 arrived at 1.10pm. This was our first visit here and will be our last, considering we did book, 1 hour to get a cup of tea and 1hr 10 mins for our pre booked afternoon tea to come out is just too long, especially when youve hot a hungry 7 yr old!

Had an extremely pleasant afternoon tea here, and the venue is dog friendly which was a bonus . Will certainly be returning Highly recommended

This used to be a favourite place for lunch or a cuppa and cake but I'm so disappointed in the new ownership/management. I visited in the afternoon a couple of weeks ago just for a hot drink but had to wait so long for our order and wasn't given the change from the cash note I paid with until I queried it. It wasn't busy at all. Then today, I had booked a table for 5 for lunch at 12.30. It was busy but not full. It wasn't clear if we would have table service or if we had to go to the counter. After waiting 15 minutes I went to the counter to ask if they had soup, as it wasn't on the menu card or board at the counter. Yes, they did soup although how anyone was to supposed to know, I'm not sure? I was told that our orders would be taken at the table in 5 minutes. 25 minutes later and we were still waiting, although we could see other people coming into the café and ordering drinks from the counter. Then the drilling started from the upstairs room which looked like it was having building work done. Now we were hungry and couldn't hear each other. Eventually, after nearly an hour of being ignored, we left to go elsewhere. No one offered any explanation or tried to stop us. What is going on there? Are you short staffed or just have no idea how to run a café business? Unfortunately, we will not be returning in the near future. I had a table booked for next week which I am going to cancel.

We called in here last Sunday during an icy club ride. All of us chose a hot meal to warm us up like beans on toast or egg on toast. The café has plenty of seating indoors, and the service was excellent.

We visited Artea Room on the weekend of Valentine’s Day, and the experience was absolutely delightful. The tea room was beautifully decorated with hearts and roses, adding a charming festive touch. Upon arrival, we were greeted with adorable Valentine’s-themed rubber duckies and chocolates in tiny boxes—a lovely surprise! We had booked our table weeks in advance and were lucky to get a cozy round table near the stairs. The service was excellent, with a staff member promptly bringing us the tea menu. And oh, what a selection! They offer an extensive range of teas, so be prepared to feel both overwhelmed and excited by the choices. Each pot is reasonably priced at £3.50, making it easy to try something new. I had the Garden of England Afternoon Tea, my husband chose China Gunpowder, and my daughter went for Sencha Rose Tea. The Sencha Rose was the clear winner—fragrant, mild, and absolutely soothing. Shortly after, we were served a lovely selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and an array of cakes. The sandwiches and scones were the highlights—freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. My personal favorites were the cheddar cheese and jam and cheese with ploughman’s chutney sandwiches. The fruit scones were a delight, and my daughter particularly enjoyed her cheesy scone. They serve Rodda’s clotted cream, which, paired with the warm scones, was simply divine. The ambiance of Artea Room is quaint and cozy, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon tea. Besides their afternoon tea offerings, they also serve breakfast, lunch, and a cream tea menu. The owners seem to run the tea room themselves, and the lady we met was incredibly friendly and welcoming. As a bonus, right across from the tea room is a charming thrift store that usually closes around 4 PM. You can find everything from random trinkets to clothing and even Japanese manga books! Overall, Artea Room is a hidden gem with excellent tea, fresh food, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend! You might want to book in advance, especially for special occasions.

We booked for a Valentines day tea after having a superb breakfast here. It certainly did not disappoint. The pastries and cakes and scones were all home made as were the savouries. Pastry that melted in your mouth, sandwiches that were fresh and innovative combo's. Absolutely stunning range of teas all with explanations and the presentation was lovely. The extra mile was taken to include some nice mementoes such as heart shaped chocolates. All in all one of the best teas we have ever had. Will highly recommend for breakfast, brunch, lunch of their afternoon teas.

We had dicious valentines cream tea. Beautiful place and very friendly and welcoming staff. Will visit again.

Lovely staff, food and atmosphere

This has very quickly become one of my favourite places and it's a wonderful place to visit with children. Alan and Joanne make us feel so comfortable and nothing is too much trouble. Today we had a gorgeous afternoon tea which they made extra special with a birthday balloon for my daughter. They handled different dietary requirements perfectly. The scones are amazing - in fact all the food was spot on. Great tea selection too, whether you want to stick with what you know or try something new. They've managed to freshen the tea room up and make it feel new whilst keeping the heart and cosiness that was always there. Thanks for having us! X

Brilliant tea room, great service, amazing cakes and wonderful fresh reasonably priced sandwiches and toasties, baguettes etc. Good portions as well. Love coming here never disappointed.

Great little tearoom. Will recommend to everyone especially the high tea.

First visit since new owners took over,lovely refreshing decor,the new owners are very friendly and the food was delicious and an added bonus of a takeaway pot of coleslaw which is so good,will defiantly be back!!!!

We had afternoon tea. The whole experience was excellent food delicious and fresh. Staff very friendly. Will be back for sure

Had a lovely birthday surprise afternoon tea booked by my husband today ,it was absolutely delicious, we couldn't eat it all so came home with a takeaway cake box definitely be back maybe for a spot of lunch next time.

Lovely afternoon tea. Too much to eat in one sitting, so saving the cakes for later!!!

What a little hidden gem Lovely food had full English cooked by Alan fabulous..The craft room is lovely designed by Joanne and beautiful and lovely to sit relax and enjoy .all clean tidy very polite staff really enjoyable experience thankyou

Just come back from here after having a lovely lunch. We have sandwiches with salad and crips. It was absolutely delicious. Will come back again. .

We stumbled on this place and what a find. The range of teas was exceptional. I had a Christmas black tea. The menu was extensive with a range of food. The panini and sandwich was excellent. We had to have cake and were not disappointed.

We visited the tearoom for afternoon tea (using a gifted voucher.) The waitress was friendly and the tearoom felt welcoming. The food was delicious, mine was dairy and soya free as requested and I was very impressed with the selection. Vegan cheese, scones I could eat and plenty of delicious cake! I enjoyed the mulled wine tea and the Prosecco was a nice surprise (didn’t realise it was included!) We will definitely return to try the regular menu. Thank you!

WOW! What a gem!. This place is beautiful. The food was amazing the staff equally lovely. Tea was piping hot, plenty of sandwiches and sweet treats. I would definitely recommend and I will be returning myself. Theo & Anita.

We booked afternoon tea for 4 , we were welcomed on arrival & our reserved table was waiting for us. A vast choice of teas were on offer but we settled on English breakfast tea, which was served in lovely teapots with knitted tea cosies which were brightly coloured and fun but practical. The three tiered serving stands looked great on presentation with lots of assorted sandwiches, a variety of cakes & fruit and plain scones, clotted cream , jam and some sliced kiwi fruit, strawberries & grapes.. Everything was most enjoyable, we were offered refills of the teapots and extra jam & cream if required. We had a lovely hour & half sharing good food & chat and would recommend the ARTea room wholeheartedly. Thanks to all involved in making this a memorable afternoon for us.

We had an afternoon tea at the ARTea tea rooms. The staff were very friendly and the tea was delicious and plenty of it including sandwiches, cakes, fruit and scones with cream and jam. The place itself was was an old fashioned tea room which we loved. Will definitely go back.

Such a great find! Had a wonderful anniversary afternoon tea here. There were 3 pages of different tea's to choose from and the food selection was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place, will be going back to sample the lunch menu too

Fantastic food go back yes .

⭐️Exceptional ⭐️ I booked an afternoon tea on Saturday for 5 of us and we all had an amazing time. Thank you so much to James, Charlie and Drew they were so welcoming and had our table that we requested ready. The afternoon tea was displayed beautifully and a generous amount of sandwiches with different fillings scones and mini cakes. They all tasted delicious and we throughly enjoyed our time at the tea room If you are looking for a special place to have an afternoon tea I totally recommend the ARTea room. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks again Jeanne

I booked here because we came here 2 years ago the afternoon tea was amazing then. I now have to agree with the other reviews on here about what is served for afternoon tea we had loads of sandwiches hardly any fillings we couldn't evern work out what was in them. The scones seemed like they were shop brought and the cream was off. Which put us of eating anything. The little cakes seem like they were shop bought too. Also I was accused of not pay in front of the other customers. Which the other assistant confirmed that I did pay. When I complained to the manager a week later as he was on hoilday for a week he told me I was confused I must have be somewhere else! Well I am not confused! PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!

Went for afternoon tea as a birthday present for my mother, hmmmm looked very nice but a lot of the sandwiches had lack of filling bread was dry as though they had been made earlier, sandwiches cut very small to make the plate look full, cakes where ok nothing special clotted cream for the scones very runny, very pricey afternoon tea for what you got disappointed wouldn’t recommend first and last time I’ll visit.

Wonderful place for a relaxing catch-up with friends. Great food and an amazing selection of cakes! Staff are very friendly! Thank you! 😊

If you’re reading this considering visiting, read to the end re the photos. The pictures speak for themselves. But the 4th one is categorically NOT from this place There was a lot of food. But, it was poor quality and badly presented. There’s no place for hummus in a sandwich imho. Other than that it was hard to establish what fillings were as there was barely any. The scones were budget supermarket, the carrot cake ? was potentially homemade but again a weird choice for afternoon tea and we got a crusty corner. We used a Buyagift voucher we’d been given and it was one of the few places covered by the voucher that didn’t require extra payment. On paper this seemed my kind of place. But, the ‘art’ was poorly curated hobby crafters. We didn’t even bother looking at it as it’s just tat. The teapot needed a good clean along with the cosy which was grim. Hands down the worst afternoon tea we’ve ever had in an unpleasant environment. I couldn’t even recommend for a cup of coffee. I’ve only given it the extra star because there was a quantity of food. But it was rubbish. I’ve added photos of our visit plus a final one from an exquisite tea taken recently that whilst having no choice of teas (shock horror but who cares really?) was only a fiver more. There was no comparison. And no excise for passing this off as afternoon tea and home bakes.

Enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon tea with my wife. Colourful and well thought out decor incorporating period and hand made items for sale at very reasonable prices. Extensive range of teas available for the adventurous along with very appetising sandwiches and cakes along with friendly and knowledgeable staff made for an enjoyable afternoon out. Thoroughly recommend you give this establishment a try,we will certainly be paying return visits with family and friends in the future

Enjoyed a delicious Afternoon Tea. Very friendly welcome and accommodating re dietary requirements and personal choices, adapting sandwiches to suit our taste. Thank you - a lovely treat.

Such an adorable venue. The ladies are very welcoming and attentive and the afternoon tea was superb. The selection of teas was incredible. I shall definitely be returning to sample some more.

We've just had a lovely afternoon tea here with friends for a special birthday. There was plenty of dainty sandwiches & cakes, & scones with jam & cream, & also grapes, kiwi & strawberries. This was all presented on a china cakestand & served with pretty china plates, & a mega choice of teas & coffee served in china cups & saucers. Very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend a visit here, the tearoom is full of charm & also local handmade crafts for sale. ☆☆☆☆☆

Great place lovely venue . Good choice of food. Lots of tea and cakes. Staff are great too

We had previously booked and when we arrived we had a table reserved right by the till, but the place was empty. The afternoon tea sandwiches came out, they were cut into triangles, but they were so small there was hardly any filling and it was mostly crust. Nobody came to see if everything was ok or offer us a re-fill of tea. We have been before and had a lovely afternoon tea, however today’s wasn’t, quite expensive £54 for 3 people for what we received. Will not be returning.

Amazing afternoon tea today...excellent choice and quality with a tea and coffee menu of 4 pages!!. Really special place.

Just visited . Had wonderful afternoon tea as a gift experience from out 2 children. Fabulous selection of sandwiches& cakes. We had to take some home as we were really full. Thank you very much Rowena fir your wonderful service & Jane's when I made the original booking

So disappointing- the sandwiches were really dry with hardly any filling. No idea what was in them - just not a lot they looked very sad and were cut very haphazardly.. A couple had just butter , white and seeded bread. Scones were ok, cakes were again ok nothing special. Maybe give a miss for afternoon tea as really not worth it.

Fancy a tea with a difference... Peanut butter and jam tea? Or maybe pineapple and honey tea? Then this is the place.

Found this little gem a few months back. Have had afternoon tea and been a couple of times for lunch. The food has always been lovely and the atmosphere and setting is very quaint. Staff are polite and helpful. Reasonable prices with good portion sizes.

Lovely lunch and coffee. Staff very essential and food excellent. Thank you.

Had a lovely time today celebrating my mums birthday.Excellent customer service. Thank you soo much. We will be back again.

Visited today (7/3/24) and sad to see lots of the artwork and crafts that were for sale in the back room have disappeared/shrunk. As always, the tea and hot chocolate were wonderful. Sadly, my coronation chicken baked potato wasn't great. Could not taste a curry flavour at all and no visible sultanas. My husband had an omelette (mushroom) with salad which was ok. The main cafe room was as remembered, so bought a crocheted blanket and some cards. Nice to visit again (first time this year). Behaved ourselves and didn't have cake (which this tea room has plenty of!). Previous feedback: Open fully once again. Great social distancing seating. Socially distanced table service. Great menu. Excellent food and service. Now open Monday to take full advantage of all 3 days of Rishi Sunak's 50% off meal deals. 🌝 Thoroughly recommend both the XXL Hot Chocolate (although I passed on the mini marshmallows) and the "to die for" Sticky Toffee pudding. Lots to choose from. All great! Enjoy. Outside seating too.

Love it here. Quirky and original. Loads of different teas. Cherry scones are my favourite. £5.95 for the cream tea in this picture.

Extremely disappointing afternoon tea for two, cold unfriendly atmosphere, below standard food and service

Awful food on this visit. Been before and the food was great. £18 for an afternoon tea with stale sandwiches, cheap shop brought scones and cake with no taste.

Such a lovely place and friendly staff, but afternoon tea was such a disappointment. Dry sandwiches, poor quality shop brought scones and tasteless cake. Not worth the £18 price tag..

We were greeted by Rowena, who was very friendly and pleasant and showed us to our table. The ambience of the tea room was enjoyable. Rowena brought us the tea menu which was very impressive, 42 different types of tea. My mango tea was delicious and the best part of the afternoon tea experience. There was barely any filling in the sandwiches,( one had no filling!) they were cut haphazardly. The scones were supermarket scones. I would rather of eaten one homemade scone than have been given two of these, the two tiny sponge cake squares were nice. We had been given a voucher as a gift, Rowena discreetly stated the voucher was accepted, however her male colleague stated it very loudly to inform the whole tea room, which was unnecessary. The other food being served looked very nice but we were very disappointed with ours.

Lovely cafe, great service and our food was really good. We only ordered toasties but they were fresh, really well made and came with salad and veggie crisps. So much better than you get at the likes of Costa and better value! And a really nice little place. Highly recommend for lunch and we will be back.

Let me start by saying that the owner and I believe the main chef/cook is a delight. He obviously tries his hardest and that's evident in the food, which is, albeit quirky, very tasty. The entire place is quirky and I argue against the reviews that call it 'strange' 'tired' 'dated' and 'like a charity shop'. I happen to think it's different and enjoy its peculiarities, especially since they sell lots of local artists' products which I think is fantastic (as a local author I fully encourage this). It is not the huge menu, which is jam-packed full of everything you could ever want, not in my opinion, the food itself which is always piping hot, yummy and made with a lot of passion and care. It is, I believe, the wait staff who are all, for want of a better word - dippy. They're almost laughable. You give them your order and it'll be a surprise what turns up. I've been there three times, twice for a big family get-to-together and once for lunch and all three times the wait staff have dip dapped about the place, forgetting things, unable to use the till or do basic maths, unable to answer simple questions and promising to do something then seemingly forgetting the moment they've moved away from the table. I'm a patient person so I find this dippiness rather amusing and since I'm usually there at leisure, it's rarely a problem but I feel sorry for the chef as I keep asking for my food to be redone each time. For example, I went in December with a huge family group and since we arrived late, ours was ordered separately so there shouldn't be any confusion. Boy - I asked for a bacon and sausage baguette with mustard without butter (because I have an allergy). I got a bacon and sausage baguette with butter. Had to send it back and the poor chef had to cook it all over again. If the wait staff had just written the order down correctly, no food would have to be wasted. So please don't turn away from this place just because it's a bit quirky. Be patient when you're there and wait for the lovely food to arrive. They do have a big selection of vegetarian and vegan food, and the owner/chef is a lovely guy doing his absolute best. He needs better wait staff who can count and take down orders, but other than that, it's a great place to visit, accommodating of huge parties and serves lovely food in a beautiful location.

Must be decades since I was last at this little Courtyard of what was shops but now services such as dog grooming, beauty and yoga. I had thought to do some Christmas shopping but no such stores now around - so thought I would support the cafe. Pleasant service and good sized cake plus a tasty coffee. Not very busy so can't claim it has much atmosphere and I was on my own so that doesn't lead to a long sit - maybe a newspaper/magazine rack (even old stuff) would help. No complaints. Picked off the geocache nearby and then drove on!

Chose this venue for an Afternoon Tea which was a present given to us by son and daughter-in-law via Buy a Gift. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea, generous portions of sandwiches and cakes, and large pot of tea. The scones were delicious (home-made), along with the very good selection fillings of sandwiches. Loved the homely decor and crafts, even buying an early Christmas present. Last but not least, the staff are very pleasant ladies. Thank you again, will definitely visit again.

Today we visited this wonderful tea rooms for an afternoon tea. To say the Tea rooms is a hidden gem would be an understatement. The variety of teas on offer is amazing and the sandwiches cake and scones supplied is both generous and of the highest quality. Don’t worry if you can’t eat it all because the staff will pack it in a take away box for you. The welcome we received by the staff was exceptional and a big thank you to Natalia who made our visit a bit special. We have had many afternoon teas over the years and The ARTea is up there with the very best. We are already planing another visit .

Went at 1.30pm and sat at a table albeit saying 'reserved from 2.30' but only wanted tea and some cake so thought it would be okay, wasn't planning on staying long. Took 10 minutes to get the attention of member of staff for a menu. Was then approached by owner saying they were backed up in the kitchen so probably it'll take longer than 2.30 for food and asked me to move to another table (no chance for me to explain). Member of staff showed me to the little table in a noisy area right by the drafty door entrance and till. So I left, disappointed, with no tea or cake.

Visited here today for afternoon tea, it was a lovely experience, fab food, fab service and a lovely location, thank you 😊

I emailed to request one fussy eater afternoon tea and asked if they could provide plain cheese, cheese and tomato or cucumber sandwiches on plain white bread and had an email back to confirm I also ordered one gluten free tea. The Gluten free tea was poor I appreciate that GF bread is smaller slices but if you are going to offer a GF option then the sandwiches need to be of normal human people size not cut so small that you feel that you are at a dolls tea party the majority of each sandwich was crust and so small every sandwich tasted the same well to be honest had no taste. just because you maybe make two sandwiches per normal tea if the bread is small you need 3 per GF Tea to make them normal sandwiches and as for the cake the brownie was just a tiny piece of crust and there was one piece of cake that was just so wet and sticky it was inedible. As we were having tea at 12:30 we had eaten nothing else beforehand. Mum had the GF Afternoon tea and was poorly all afternoon with terrible tummy ache. There was obviously an element of the tea that had been contaminated. In her case as she is Gluten intolerant it was uncomfortable but not serious. If you are Celiac then I would take care of eating here. As I say for the fussy tea I specifically asked for a very plain cheddar cheese sandwich on white bread I was happy for it to contain tomato or cucumber I received a sandwich that was made of seeded bread containing the thinnest piece of cheese I had ever seen I could not even taste it, it was so thin and it also contained grapes it was awful the other had the same thin pre-packed cheese with some mustard or chutney not at all what I asked for. The overriding taste with them all was awful cheep spread So little filling was in the sandwiches that when they cut them into small pieces. I had at least 3 sandwiches that were just bread and butter. It took ages to order our drinks when they came, we were told that they would be back later to top them up but never came. The scones were nice although they need to invest in proper butter not just cheap spread. The tea came and the Tea cosy's and tea pots were filthy not just stained not that stained is acceptable. The cost of this was £36 for me and mum and honestly it was not worth half I really don't understand how hard it is to make a basic cheese sandwich with Propper cheese. I recommended this to friends as I have eaten here in the past and it was nice but this was embarrassing. What is a real shame is when I mentioned this to a friend they pointed me to trip advisor and these issues we had are similar to those that have been mentioned on here since at least the beginning of last year and reading the reply's from the café instead of addressing them and growing the business they prefer to tell their clients that they are wrong and make excuses. Will recommend no longer or return myself.

We visited this tea room to use a gift voucher although we were rather disappointed with the whole experience. Upon arrival we had to wait a while near the serving area to see a member of staff and were eventually shown to a table and informed someone would be along shortly to take our order. Around 15 minutes passed before a member of staff appeared and asked us what tea would we like. We didn’t have a list of teas so weren’t sure what was available. The server then said they would get us tea menus which were 3 rather tatty pieces of paper, although a large number of teas were available. After a further wait our tea order was taken and another server brought out two tea pots, explaining what they were although got them the wrong way round, resulting in my wife adding milk to a tea that was best served without milk. A 3 tier plate stand then arrived with sandwiches, cakes and scones, which on the face of it looked quite nice, although all the items were of poor quality. The sandwiches were dry and apart from the Brie and cranberry, which were ok, the others contained minimal amounts of tasteless filling. The scones were the best bit, although they were not freshly baked and appeared to have been long life supermarket scones from a packet. The jam and cream were served in re-used plastic pots. There were two types of cake which were not too bad although some small chocolate tarts had a horrible sickly filling. All in all, a rather poor experience and not somewhere we could recommend or go back to.

Absolutely perfect place for afternoon tea. Would recommend reserving a table as can get very busy. The food was wonderful and the setting was perfect.

We have been coming here for a few years now and have always had a great experience, the food is always great and large portions. Today we were disappointed in the service. There were three girls working who didn't approach us once during our visit and we kept having to go to them. We had to ask for menus, ask to make our order, ask for a strainer and it did feel like we were really bothering them. There were also a number of dead bugs/wasps on the window area which put me off my food a little. I think its lovely that you are selling local items but some of them are very dusty which puts me off purchasing.

We had afternoon tea which was fantastic except the sandwich were all cut into weird triangle sizes so it was hard to share . Also we were offered more drinks and cream and jam . The drinks came the cream never . Food tasted really tasty

Afternoon Tea was a gift from one of our daughters. Had a lovely time. Good food, good atmosphere and great staff. Thank you and well done to all.

A lovely tea room. We had the full afternoon tea, which was excellent. Generous portions, great variety and lovely atmosphere. Excellent, warm service. I highly recommend it. Look out for the lovely Natalia.

Was given a Afternoon Tea as a gift, we chose this place as it's closest to home. Wow what an afternoon, wonderful food and great choice of drinks. The staff were very friendly. This place is a rural delight. Absolutely recommend. Hopefully it won't be too long till we go back.

Very quaint tea room in a rural setting. We had afternoon tea but many other choices. Would definitely recommend.a choice of many teas. I tried Jamaican rum. Very friendly staff.

Good food and great friendly service. Highly recommended.

Excellent customer service and great choice of good quality products 👌

Amazing tea menu, afternoon tea was nice.

Lovely afternoon tea, a full meal.

We visit the ARTea room very frequently and have always received excellent service and delicious food. However one of our friends decided on the 'fish and chips' today and was very disappointed. The fish was very dry and it was overcooked, the batter looked dark brown rather than the golden brown colour you have come to expect with fish. I will say though that the staff could not do enough, they apologised profusely and did not charge for the meal at all. Come on Boss, YOU need to change your supplier of fish as all of the other food is delicious. I am giving 3 stars to the staff, (we would give 5 to the staff but it would give an incorrect reading) NOT the Fish though that would receive NO stars at all - Sorry

Lovely afternoon tea with tasty treats and loads of loose leaf teas to try which was fun - they were bottomless so we tried 4.

A Charming Experience at The ARTea Room ⭐️ 5/5 stars Review by Peter, Monika, and Weronika Our recent visit to The ARTea Room was nothing short of delightful, and we are eager to share our wonderful experience with others. This charming and quirky café is truly a hidden gem, offering both delicious food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff at The ARTea Room were exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring that we felt welcomed from the moment we walked through the door. Their genuine enthusiasm and commitment to providing top-notch service contributed significantly to our enjoyable experience. The food at The ARTea Room was an absolute treat. Each dish we ordered was expertly crafted, with an exquisite combination of flavors and textures. The presentation was also impeccable, showcasing the café's dedication to creating a memorable dining experience. The ARTea Room's picturesque location only added to its charm. Nestled in a lovely setting, the café offered a relaxing atmosphere that allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. It was a perfect spot for a leisurely brunch, a cozy afternoon tea, or simply to indulge in some delicious treats. In conclusion, our visit to The ARTea Room was a truly enchanting experience. The combination of delicious food, friendly staff, and a beautiful location make this café a must-visit for anyone seeking a delightful dining experience. We wholeheartedly recommend The ARTea Room and cannot wait for our next visit.

Excellent value for money afternoon tea. Good range of sandwiches and cakes, generous portions. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Nice afternoon tea. Huge tea menu, many of which ive never seen before

Brilliant place just of A5 Huge selection of tea and cake as well as afternoon tea and main meals

We celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary with a group of 18 family and friends. We pre-ordered afternoon tea which is included 5 special diets, 3 vegetarians, 1 vegan and 1 no butter/cheese. The afternoon tea was perfect, plenty of sandwiches, scones, fruit and cake suitable for everyone. The tea menu was plentiful. We were well looked after with the staff extremely helpful. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Highly recommend this place

What a wonderful place. We held my mums 90th birthday here at the weekend. The staff could not have been more helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and great value. Would highly recommend

Love it here. I had afternoon tea with bubbly, it was delicious. I was given a separate plate as I don't eat any meat.

We hosted my grans 90th afternoon tea here and everything was so lovely! The staff were really kind and accommodating! The afternoon teas were so generous and we all had enough to take some home after! Thank you so much!

Bought a experience as birthday gift, booked a month in advance but when we got there no record of booking, establishment was a old farm shop that looked very tired. Going inside my first impressions was a charity shop with a mixture of various tables and odd chairs that have seen better days. Service was slow and unprofessional, we did not even get a menu to choose what we wanted.. we tried our best to have a good time but I personally felt uncomfortable and just wanted to leave, I did not think what we was given was good value for money , I will be letting the experience company know my overall thoughts on this experience…

I bought a experience gift voucher as a Xmas present for my parents and booked afternoon tea for two. At the time of booking I spoke to a nice lady who I gave the voucher code to and she said that was all she needed. Upon arrival my parents were told they needed the code and would not serve the afternoon tea without it. My mum has had to then call me and I’ve had to retrieve it again for them then to be served. This is definitely not the experience I wanted them to have and ruined their Xmas present. My parents found the venue extremely tired looking and although the theme is an older setting a good clean would be in order. I would advise people not to book this place. A cafe that uses cubed feta cheese as a filling for a afternoon tea sandwich really needs to re learn food standards!!

Lovely afternoon tea forfilling expectations provided a delightful experience. An amazing tea menu and it was proper loose leaf , the sandwiches were good variety all laid out on a stand with scones,clotted cream , small cakes along with some fruit - there was nothing not to like . It was a very relaxing delightful experience and the staff were very friendly.

We ate breakfast here and myself and my husband can confidently say it was one of the best breakfasts we’ve ever had. And that is no polite exaggeration because we know anyone who works there, we genuinely don’t. This week was the first time I had ever visited the ARTea Room and I ended up going twice in one week. Which I think tells you how good it is. I was cheeky and asked for a crispy bacon sandwich as that’s how I prefer it. And it was cooked to perfection, again, no exaggeration. I must say the service in particular was excellent. My Husband had a bacon and egg sandwich and they deliberately didn’t cut it so that the egg wouldn’t run. So considerate! Me and my husband are bitterly disappointed that the tea room is closed over Christmas. But we will be returning there for breakfast, once at reopens.

This was a gathering of 8 ex colleagues, who wanted to have a meal and a catch up since last year. Most resturants are too noisy by mid evening to hear what's being said across the table! We had the place to ourselves and the service was excellent & the food very tasty. Thanks to James & his staff

Not the best afternoon tea. Disappointing. Very very very small sandwiches. Poor section of cake also cut very small.

Gem of a place perfect great food great staff thank you

We asked for an afternoon tea to celebrate our wedding. We asked if they could make us a small cake and we asked if there was somewhere a bit private we could go. They did say that we could go up in the loft room, if we wanted, accessible from the main tearoom and not usually used for anything but storage. They provided an afternoon tea, sandwiches, cream scones etc plus a delicious cake. We were a group of four, bride, groom and two witnesses. Typical looking storage area with a table set for our tea and we absolutely loved it. I loved all the mismatched crockery. Perfect. Staff could not have been friendlier. They bent over backwards for us. We are still talking about it. It won't be for everyone but it was certainly just right for us. Not everyone wants a big wedding bash. We hope to visit again soon and so are our friends. Then of course, there were arts and crafts downstairs. My friend bought a little handknitted cardigan for her new grandaughter.

Visited ARTea room 2day-present from family member for our 33rd anniversary for afternoon tea. All l can say it was brilliant we really enjoyed it got home stuffed.Big thank you to the staff there Well worth 5 stars..

Venue was lovely and the menu for choices of tea to accompany my afternoon tea was the best I have seen. Sadly, the vegan afternoon tea was severely lacking in any thought and taste. Definitely not worth £18. The sandwich filling was either 'cheese' or not 'cheese', with a piece of lettuce, cucumber, tomato or grape. Even an alternative choice of Houmous would have been appreciated, if only for the protein factor of the meal. The cake choice (non-vegans had 3 different cakes) was one, although 2 slices of it. I believe it was chocolate but just tasted fusty and no-one liked it (even an 8 year old child). Scones hard and no cream to accompany them. I emailed the Manager (James) afterwards to make him aware that vegans did not feel valued as customers and I must say, the response I had back, prompted me to write a review to warn others. It doesn't seem anything will improve any time soon. Shame because apparently the non-vegan options were extremely varied and tasty.

So tasty and fresh food.staff we're very polite and helpful. Lovely atmosphere

Fantastic gluten free cream tea

Nice Little Cosy Place For Cream Teas & Afternoon Tea

I have never been here before but what a lovely place to have afternoon tea. The tea menu had so many different varieties to choose from. Cherry & chocolate I would have liked to have tried but I stuck to the normal. When the afternoon tea platter came out WOW so much to eat. It beat my husband and I. We were able to take home what we had left. Thank you for a very enjoyable afternoon tea

Friendly, very helpful. Good service and wide menu. Loved it. Coleslaw superb and ham for the non veggies was great.

Went there with a gift experience, found it Very charming & relaxing. We didn't know there were so many types of tea!!

This was a great place for afternoon tea. The staff were very friendly, the tea rooms are full of fascinating craftwork, and the tea itself was excellent - sandwiches, scones and cakes were all lovely, and in such large amounts that we had to ask for a doggie bag! And there was a vast choice of teas. Very impressed, and will go back again.

I hadn’t visited ARTea for many years but remembered enjoying it in the past. Sadly my return was not a positive experience. Greeted by a harassed looking staff member who, after some delay, took our breakfast order. The food when it arrived didn’t look overly appealing with overcooked bacon & sausages, and a fried egg too thick as it had been cooked in a ring mould. It was edible but was poor quality in comparison to other other breakfasts locally for a similar price. Toast was extra at The ARTea, £2.50 for 2 slices, served with 2 tiny portions of butter (melted as the toast had been placed on top!) not enough to cover the toast and no jam even though it was on the menu description. We could have bought a loaf of bread & pack of butter for less! Cleanliness wasn’t great, the tables appeared dusty & the teapot arrived with a knitted tea cosy which had seen better days. Such a shame, such a nice location, and could be lovely, be it’s not.