Betty's Sewing Box in Derbyshire Dales

Looking for good material ideas for a prom dress .Betty’s Sewing Box is a real Alladins cave of beautiful materials for sewing, knitting or crocheting. My 15 year old Granddaughter has just started to do her own clothing designs after her work experience at David Nieper Fashions. She was amazed at not just the materials but the trimmings and patterns even for beginners. The lady there took time to talk to her. It is a great place, can’t wait to go back. The cafe there is lovely and it has its own car park. It has a great workroom at the rear. Fantastic.

A lovely Victorian tearoom which is a delight to visit and enjoy lovely homemade cakes bread etc etc. Thank you Julie and your staff

I don’t know what to say - I was expecting a friendly welcome yet the lady that greeted us made us feel we were not welcome, my mother may have been older yet she isn’t by any means without faculties , I found the lady to be most condescending to us and so rude at insisting where we sat as other tables were reserved for pre bookings - ( in a couple of hours ) a lot of potential lost business I feel We had baked potatoes - which were very small, unwashed and came with no butter - no salad dressing offered in fact no one came back to ask if there was anything we needed - There could be potential but first impressions is paramount. I wouldn’t want to trouble her again!

Amazing lino-cut course with Annie and expert printer daughter Sophie - excellent preparation and wonderful learning I was amazed what we all achieved in a supportive and friendly atmosphere, full of hints and tips and generous in every way - I took home nine bird cards to marvel at Thank you Annie and Sophie and good luck to Rob! Grace

This is 3 mins outside the main shopping area in Ashbourne,and a girl I happened to be chatting to mentioned this place" The sewing shop" with a lovely tea room.Being a Tea Shop addict all over Britain,I am always looking for a new place.The shop at the front is wonderful with select Liberty reams of material,and ever aspect of sewing requirements the nimble fingered could wish to find...that was an added bonus to the reason for my visit....the tea shop.It was absolutely charming! the cakes and scones were all home made and they actually supply enough butter! unlike so many places.My sister had " the best poached eggs ever" on homemade bread, and the coffee was hot and served for one in a cafetiere,and delightful china cups and saucers...this was only surpassed by the most delightful lady who was serving us....I think she may have been called Moira??,lots of black curly hair,she was warm,so friendly,and seemed actually pleased we were there! it was absolutely charming....3 ladies were at the end table knitting,and another two seemed deep in conversation,it was wonderful,and I believe that the lady who does all the cooking is the daughter of a well known Bakery owner....she has cerainly picked up her fathers gift....the Lemon cake was divine.....This place is unique,and well worth a visit....Dont change a thing!! its so special the way it is!So very Charming and so English. Pamela.

We took our two grandchildren here for lunch and it was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed every minute. The choice was great for both food and drink. Well done Julie and your staff.

Waited quite a while to be seated and then only got served after going to a waitress and saying a couple who had come in after us had been looked after and had their order. Ordered snacks from the specials menu only to be told that it shouldn't have been there as it referred to the previous week. Changed order and told they had no bacon. Finally ordered, the waitress was lovely and I felt sorry for her as the previous were not her fault. Disappointing as it could have been a nice outing if things had been right. Obviously very popular as it was full when we left. May be we were just unlucky.

Had a fantastic Coronation Afternoon Tea at Bettys Vintage Tearoom yesterday. Everything was perfect….even taking the trouble to make sure my 82 year old Dad had the comfy chair in the best position! The food, as always, was absolutely delicious. All beautifully homemade and tasting delicious (and lots of it too). Loved the table settings with special Coronation tea mats! Every detail had been carefully thought out and Julie and the team were so helpful. Thank you to you all!!

Went for a birthday celebration. Having booked in advance we were allocated a table. A disabled member of our party went to exchange their chair for one that would be less painful and uncomfortable . A member of staff stopped us and very loudly said that "you must not change the chairs" and when we went to explain why we needed a different chair she insisted that no chairs could be moved. We would have walked out but this would have upset other members of the party and so the disabled lady had to sit uncomfortably for over an hour. This led to additional discomfort and pain for the next 48 hours. This ruined what should otherwise have been a pleasant and happy time. It is a shame that disabled customers are still being discriminated against in this day and age.

We have passed this vintage tea room many times and said we must visit. Now that we have we won't be able to drive past it again. Lovely ambience and delicious food. Nicely presented and quickly served, even though freshly made. Very friendly staff and informative about the history. Good value and the homemade cakes are to die for.🍰🍩🍪

Thanks again to Julie and staff for a lovely meal when old school chums from Newbridge School, Wirksworth met up again. The get together was great and we all enjoyed the delightful food in a delightful setting. The meal, the drinks and cakes were all great served in a professional way on beautifully set tables. We look forward to our next meeting. "A million thank yous."

I am currently mobility challenged, so I did my research before visiting Betty's Sewing Box. It sells itself short for accessibility. There is parking space on the forecourt and a few tables outside. The access was level so I was able to walk in using my stick. I think it would be possible to get a wheelchair into the vintage tea room, but the shop itself is fairly small, crammed with wonderful things, including remnant packs, I loved the displays using small vintage suitcases, and their Liberty stash was impressive. The workshop space looked very easy to access as well. The vintage tea room is wonderful. There is a clean accessible toilet down a short passageway, which was welcome after a drive to get there. We ordered the Derbyshire oatcakes, which were delicious. The service was excellent: a friendly and very helpful server made us feel very welcome. When I was struggling round the shop on my stick ( as I am still in recovery and rather unsteady) there was a huge box in my way on the floor, A member of staff moved it aside when she saw my predicament. They were good enough to let me leave things at the till, as I do find it hard to carry things atm. On the whole I was very impressed with the shop stock and the lovely light and spacious cafe. Will definitely be returning next time we are in the area.

We stopped here for lunch after a walk in the park opposite and we were really pleased with our choice. Betty's is a quaint tea room which also has a sewing and haberdashery shop within. As we had our dogs with us and it was a warm day, we were pleased to be seated outside. Unfortunately they don't allow dogs inside. I had a delicious egg sandwich and my husband enjoyed the oakcake special. Whilst we didn't have room for desserts, the cakes looked amazing. Service was friendly and quick and the prices were very reasonable. Will definitely stop again next time we are in the area.

I used to come to Betty’s for coffee or lunch whenever I visited the shop - quite regularly. But I hadn’t been for a while and sadly, I don’t expect to return soon after my recent experience. I think Betty’s imagines we’re still at the height of the pandemic. For instance, despite the cafe being empty, we were corralled behind a board telling us to wait - for some time. One of our group couldn’t stand any longer and sat at the nearest table, only to be told off when the waitress finally appeared. She then insisted she had to have all of our names & telephone numbers before we could be admitted. This had not been a Covid requirement for some time but it is at Betty’s. The shop is happy to run lengthy craft sessions in the shop, and I would have thought a few customers drinking coffee in a spacious cafe for was less ‘risky’. Anyway, by this time, we’d inspected the rather tired looking cakes (it was quite early so I think they’d been cut a while ago). We decided between the food offering and the staff attitude, it wouldn’t be a relaxing break so we left without sampling the food or drink.

Superb, so pleased we found this gem of a place. The gluten free options are better than many places I have been and the food was excellent, in fact the best lunch out I've had in a long time. The service was also excellent and the staff were welcoming and friendly. If we were local we would be regulars, we will certainly head here every time we visit Ashbourne.

Popped in for lunch with my husband and teenage son. Was seated straight away. Table cloths on and China cups and saucers. Had tea for three in a huge China tea pot. Specials board and lunch menu were good. Lovely food and friendly service.

The owner was very helpful and had just what I needed. There is plenty of stock to choose from at a good price.

Had a brilliant time at a quilting workshop, pleasant environment, is good company and a lovely coffee with cake .

We have been coming here for a few years and have always had such an amazing time! We always book afternoon tea and it’s perfect! Staff are really friendly and welcoming which adds to the whole experience. Plenty of sandwiches and the most delicious cakes and scones with mountains of jam and cream! I have recommended this little tearoom to a lot of my friends and will continue to do so..definitely worth going if you are in Ashbourne!

Ashbourne is so lucky to have this family run tearoom keeping up good service with traditional food. We had a ‘Winter Warmer’ which is homemade soup with sandwiches & side salad. Excellent and very good value. All freshly prepared. Pots of tea and filter coffee. All served by delightful friendly staff on vintage china with proper tea pots too. Then we had cake! Wow!! Again all home made - and you can tell. No processed rubbish. There was fresh gluten free cake too. Homemade biscuits, jams and chutneys were on sale at very reasonable prices and all looked lovely.They no longer allow dogs due to a staff allergy but in the summer there is limited outdoor seating though.Also, my friend had visited a couple of years before and thought how much nicer everything looked now. Not as cluttered or twee!! Can’t recommend highly enough.Also in the same building is the ‘Sewing Box’ with knowledgeable staff selling all items for sewing and knitting, even gorgeous Liberty fabric. Also do sewing repairs and alterations.We are returning very soon to have Afternoon Teas!!!

I went with a WI group for what I thought would be a sewing "workshop". Instead, we were sat round a table, given some bits and pieces and told to get on with it. I spent most of my time helping other ladies who didnt know what to do. Our refreshments were a mug of tea and one piece of cake, sat round the same worktable. I would have preferred to go into the cafe for tea and cake. I was disappointed and thought it was not value for money.

A lovely place to enjoy a cup of tea in china cups and a toasted tea cake. Good choices for lunch and home made cakes and biscuits. Very welcoming and good value for money. Surrounded by crafts of all kinds and a craft workshop.

The venue has so many little things that will remind you of your younger days so it is a real treat from that perspective. Service is always prompt. Pots of tea and coffee exceedingly good value. This has been my third visit and the cakes have usually been top quality but unfortunate the lemon drizzle was a little dry this time.

Called in today after a long walk and in need of a good cup of tea and some cake! This is a lovely quaint vintage tea room with lovely food and a friendly atmosphere. The food was homemade and reasonably priced with a good selection of cake and the surroundings make for a real vintage tea room experience

A friend and I visited for lunch and cake, having found this little place on Trip Advisor. It is a small cafe located alongside a sewing shop located in the Masonic Lodge. It is essentially everything you would expect from an English tea-shop and we loved it. I had quiche, salad and cake and my friend had soup and a sandwich, the food was good and well priced. The added pleasure of this little place is that you can then go shopping in the sewing shop (assuming you like sewing).Overall well worth a visit, its not your run of the mill cafe doing the same as everyone else, its reasonably priced, parking is relatively easy around about (and free) and the sewing shop is also wonderful.

My friends and I spent an extremely informative and enjoyable morning with Annie at Betty’s Sewing Box learning about the Japanese art of Sashiko. We then had lunch in the tea rooms. Oh my!! Things just got better and better! Wonderful service, FANTASTIC food and a sewing/ knitting paradise! There is a quirky use of vintage knitting patterns AND REAL FABRIC NAPKINS!!! What’s not to love? A must must visit.

This is a lovely friendly place for coffee and cake, lunch or fabulous afternoon rea. Very quirky and unusual as it’s joined on to a sewing shop so you can wander round that as well and maybe buy a card or two.

Three adults and three children this visit. We are always well taken care of, plenty of cake choice. millionaires shortbread is proper homemade wedge with half being gooey caramel! As there is so much beautiful crockery here, they have cleverly put a children’s section in with a good variety of toys for small children. We definitely recommend this place for afternoon tea.

I'm a regular here and booked a group craft activity followed by afternoon tea with friends. It's a lovely atmosphere with great people and a beautiful afternoon tea!

Not keen on the setting as it is a bit cluttered, but the food was ok and the service was good. Nothing offensive but all a bit twee and fussy for my liking

Very pleasing, happy, polite service; plenty of seating.

Came here whist visiting my parents for a few days. My Mum has previously raved about the cafe and spoken about it much to us. The staff were lovely and there was no rush to order. Plenty of selection on the specials board too. We had a range of food, myself going for a tuna toast. The bread was lovely and seemed really fresh. Nice little salad and a few crisps to accompany it too. The cakes looked gorgeous but we didn't have any on this occasion. The coffee was also great, I had the stronger cafetiere and my partner had the medium blend - both were lovely! Also a great little shop next to the cafe which I bought a beautiful cushion from! Would love to visit again.

What a find, you must have tea at Bettys if your in Ashbourne. An eclectic mix of knitting needles, handmade items and a lovely tea room. The savoury scone tea was a delight. Its a shame that we don't have more tea rooms like this that add real community to a town. Highly recommended you won't be disappointed.

A quintessentially British tea room with a good ambiance and quaint surroundings down to the little detail of having an old cotton reel for a light pull in the toilet

I went here for afternoon tea in May 2018 with a group of 5 friends as we were staying nearby at Sandybrook Country Park. We walked to Betty's from Sandybrook on the Tissington trail which was a 45 minute mainly flat, off-road walk. When we arrived at Betty's we were hot and hungry and really looking forward to our afternoon tea! The food and service were all great and they were able to cater for special diets such as vegetarian and gluten free. We couldn't believe how much food we got for £10, so it was great that they provided take away boxes for the leftovers. The building itself is really pretty and, even for someone like me who isn't into craft, the concept was really appealing. We will definitely go back if we are ever in the area again!

Our group of 19 (hen party) thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea. The service was excellent, Julie and her team happily provided a vegan selection and catered for the vegetarians in our group too without issue. The food we had was lovely - dainty sandwiches and beautiful cakes. For £10 a head it was great value, there was loads of food and we took the leftover cakes home with us! Cannot recommend this place highly enough!

Lovely vintage tea rooms. Had the afternoon tea with my daughter and granddaughter great selection of sandwiches and cakes together with a never ending supply of pots of tea. I had the Gluten Free selection and it was absolutely wonderful with a lovely selection of sandwiches and home made cakes and scones. (Ample butter, jam and cream) and at only £10 each is certainly value for money. Would definitely recommend the tea rooms to anyone requiring GF food. Will certainly be visiting again.

Very nice afternoon tea with the family. Loads of lovely cakes and fresh sandwiches, with generous amounts of tea to wash it down. Scones were amazing with plenty of jam and cream too. So glad we found this place. Thanks

Great surroundings, lovely friendly staff, olde worldy style food was excellent and plentiful for only £10 each which included 2 pots of coffee and 2 pots of tea, sandwiches,cupcakes,chocolate cake,flapjack and cream scones. It was too much for us so we had a doggy bag .

Wonderful place. Great sandwiches and cakes, friendly staff, great value afternoon tea - highly recommend.

went to this quaint tearooms on group visit. had lovely jacket potato and all served by wonderful lady. excellent

A great afternoon dinner in a lovely atmosphere. Great staff who made me feel like royalty. Amazing selection of food and drinks well worth the money. Definitely worth going!

The first time we've been to Ashbourne and our first time to Betty's but certainly don't intend it to be our last. The lady who served us (Jeanette I think) was so friendly and helpful - directing us to a nearby park for our little...

Este es mi 'ir a' cuando las reuniones de amigos de mi iglesia. A menudo hay varios de nosotros, incluidos los más pequeños, pero siempre una cálida bienvenida. Porcelana tazas y platillos en cada mesa. Perfecto para una taza de té encantadora. Todas las dietas...

No ser disuadidos por la costura y el entorno de agujas y una tienda. Hay mucho más. Este es un salón de té vintage con - en el mejor sentido - servicio vintage y refrescos. Instalaciones amplias, enfrente del parque, muy recomendado.

Un salón de té y tienda de artesanía ofrece vintage y flores de organizar clases de costura. Mi esposa y yo somos visitantes habituales de la sala de té y nuestra nieta tiene costura clases aquí. Hay una buena selección de tartas caseras, etc. además...

Este encantador estilo victoriano de Té con excelente comida y servicio en un entorno encantador para nuestra reuniones ocasionales. Gracias a Julie y personal. Todo fue perfecto desde su excelente menú variado.

No hay mucho más que añadir a los comentarios aquí ya, pero yo sólo tenía que dejar un comentario acerca de lo fantástico que es este lugar. Hice una reserva ayer por la mañana para tomar el té de la tarde para esa tarde. Era...

Tras una breve sonido en tripadvisor, nos dejó aquí un jueves por la tarde para almorzar. Que normalmente tienes que reservar para el té de la tarde, pero como estaba tranquilo, la señora estaba dispuesto a hacer para nosotros. Me pareció que era un precio razonable por 10 libras por persona, teníamos queso, jamón, huevo y atún eran lo mismo: que eran frescos y sabrosos. Teníamos un bollo deliciosas con mantequilla, mermelada y nata (la mermelada era realmente de fiar (¡). También había un pedazo de esponja y flapjack victoria, pastel de chocolate naranja. Todos los pasteles eran muy sabroso, que parecían como correctamente 'caseros' pasteles. Todo servido con una gran taza de té - ¡perfecto!

Ambiente increíble, la comida genial y el personal encantador y amable. Teníamos un bocadillo tostado que estaba delicioso y un té helado. Servicio muy razonable y gran

Had the best afternoon tea I have ever enjoyed. Despite the long journey to get there, it was certainly worth it. Such great value for money with a good choice of sandwiches & cake. Have recommended to a family member to take my 2 little great-granddaughters.Certainly hope to visit again. Thank you to the lovely ladies who looked after us.

Visited Bettys today for Afternoon Tea with family. It was fabulous. Sandwiches were great, lots of choice and very good quality. Yummy scones [thank you for butter and raspberry jam, normally strawberry and no butter at other establishments]. All the cakes were splendid. Service was exceptional, very friendly and attentive ladies. The price is AMAZING. Thank you so much. Will definitely return and recommend you to friends.

What a gorgeous, friendly and unusual little cafe. Just popped in, as saw it had good reviews on Google. They dont lie. It was so quaint and fascinating. I loved the period music, interesting Nic nacs, a great craft section with handmade items. Warm homemade scones with real butter, cream and jam, which were utterly delicious, all served on beautiful china. The staff were so lovely and friendly. My daughter loved it too and was all smiles :) I shall definitely recommend to my friends. Ps) I love the changing mat on the dresser and the bathroom was soooo funky. Thank you... It's rare to find somewhere that makes you feel like you've been transported to another era. You give more than a great cuppa. You give a magical experience xxx

I visited this place with my cousin when I was up visiting her in nearby Derby. We always like to explore new places and I came across Ashbourne on my searches of the local area. We set off early and headed for Dovedale where we went on a long walk before heading back to Betty's Sewing Box. I had called ahead as it looked like a small place and good job, since I was told they had a hen party in for the afternoon but they could fit us in for afternoon tea at 2.30pm. This worked perfectly for us so we booked up! They were ready for us on arrival (the scrabble board "reserved" sign was a nice touch) and the car parking facilities out front made finding somewhere to leave the car easy as anything. We were offered drinks (a pot of tea and a hot chocolate, both included in the afternoon tea package) and then tea was served. A selection of sandiwiches (I had mentioned that my cousin didn't eat meat so there were plenty of cheese, egg and tuna sandwiches plus some ham for me!). Then there were scones, Victoria sponge, flapjack, lemon drizzle cake and lemon curd and white chocolate berry tarts. It would be appropriate to say there was too much to manage, but manage we did! And it was all delicious. The one tiny thing I would say was that the scones were served with whipped cream rather than clotted cream but this really wasn't a problem, just seemed odd to me. Such a quaint little place with knick knacks everywhere, bags of sewing encouraging visitors to add to ongoing projects and possibly the most surreal toilet I've ever experienced (my description won't do it justice - go see for yourselves). And at £20 for the two of us it was a complete bargain! Will definitely return if I'm ever in the area again and certainly looked like a fun place to host a hen party or something similar. The shop was cute too with every you could ever want haberdashery-wise. Overall, a lovely little place!

Staff were wonderful, food was lovely; the bacon, chicken and Brie panini was to die for. Recommend to anyone, and really good value for money

arrived sat down a delitfull lady called Julie came and took my order a large coffee and a cheese scone with in 3 or 4 minutes both arrived together, a good cup of coffee but the cheese scone was the best I have ever tasted I was told later that all the cakes are made by Julie her self .well worth a visit I will and soon

Flying visit but I loved it. The staff are very friendly and approachable and the tea room is lovely. The coffee was very nice and the cakes looked delicious. The haberdashery shop it is joined onto is fantastic and I only came out as I was pushed for time. I am going back tomorrow and looking forward to sampling some of the cake and buying some more sewing supplies.

Visited with friends. The service, food and atmosphere is perfect. It is everything that you would want from a typical English tearoom. ALL the food is homemade and absolutely delicious. The mackerel pate was superb, the ploughmans lunch was substantial and fantastic, also the large slices of home made cake were tremendous. Special mention must go to our waitress Katie. Nothing was too much trouble for her and all carried out with a wonderful smile. Will certainly return and recommend to all my friends. *****

Visited here for the first time in May, booked afternoon tea as a birthday treat- deliciously fresh sandwiches and cakes; very enjoyable. Visited again recently with friends and, once again, a warm welcome and excellent service accompanied more delightful sandwiches and cakes, even though this time we didn't book as we were unsure of our friends' arrival time. We all enjoyed it.This is a hidden gem, a little out of the town centre but well worth the stroll, a very different experience from the run-of-the-mill afternoon teas that seem to be available elsewhere. Thank you and best wishes with your venture.

I was asked to arrange a reunion of eight old school friends and as the Vintage Tea Room was highly recommended I chose this as our venue. It was absolutely great right from the time we entered the tea room. A lovely welcome, the table was nicely set out with china cups and saucers and the food was delicious - everything perfect. You will not be disappointed if you visit this delightful tea room. Carole and her friends.

Visited on recommendation from friends and was well worth the visit. What pleasant staff . Janette was very welcoming and friendly. Nice to be treated like someone special and be served on China plates and cups. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Will certainly visit again when we are in Ashbourne.

Had lunch here with my husband on a Friday afternoon. At first he was reserved-cute decor with embroidered table clothes and tea cups. His ploughman's lunch totally changed his mind! A plate filled with 2 different meat pies and 2 homemade chutneys, 3 cheeses and salad. So many wonderful flavors! I really enjoyed my broccoli and Stilton tart. We shared one piece of cake and it was just delicious. I enjoyed the shop and found a few gift items. Very friendly and helpful staff. A wonderful afternoon out in Ashbourne.

If I'm near Ashbourne and I'm peckish or in need of refreshment then ... I'm going to Betty's. Even better if you enjoy sewing!

I have visited the Betty's before for kids sawing work shop and it was fabulous. And this time I visited for lunch on my own. It was such a wonderful lunch in a cozy table setting, wonderful! Definitely will come back again.

Visited Betty's Sewing Box after a walk in Dovedale. It's just out of the town centre but has a small carpark. The tea room is attached to a quaint sewing shop which is in an old library. Had afternoon tea for 2 which came with a great selection of sandwiches, 3 types of cakes and a scone each. Everything was delicious, especially the scones and carrot cake. Really friendly service, good value for money and would recommend to anyone in the area.

My daughter and I decided to try out Betty's Sewing Box before she went back to uni. We both chose the afternoon tea and it was amazing! Four different fillings on our sandwiches, banana & chocolate cake, Viennese whirls, white chocolate flapjack and scones with jam and cream and unlimited tea all served on gorgeous China. Unbelievably the afternoon teas were £10 per head - best value around. The staff were truly wonderful and then we were able to visit the sewing shop attached. An absolutely brilliant few hours spent!

A step back in time as you sit down at the tables set out with china cups and saucers in a tearoom decorated with sewing, knitting, pictures and books from bygone years. The cakes are to die for and at present you can try The Great British Bake Off technical challenge each week. Prices are very reasonable for both drinks and snacks. All served in a peaceful atmosphere. Well worth a visit especially if you are a crafty person. You may find something of interest in the adjoining shop.

Well we found a little gem for afternoon tea. Just on the edge of the Ashbourne town this tea shop is a mix of old time memorabilia, sewing bee and good home made food. The staff were friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The food was very well presented, nice fresh sandwiches and fantastic cakes with lots of tea. Absolutely fabulous. The ploughmans was a new trial for the tea shop and was one of the best I have had, Well done.

We visited for lunch, ordering sandwiches and drinks. The service was excellent, and the sandwiches came, freshly made and served with salad and crisps. The rest of the menu, especially the specials board, looked and sounded delicious, so we will return to try more! Highly recommended.

I absolutely adore this cafe/crafts shop! For the past year it has been a complete regular visit for me. At one point (being a 3 minute walk from our sixth form) it was our lunch spot every Thursday! The girls and I would go for cake and tea together, and it was one of my favourite traditions of ours. I will often take other friends there when they visit the town, and I regularly suggest it for special occassions (I went for tea with my mum after my final A Level exam, for breakfast on my last day, and for brunch on my 18th! The owner is a wonderful, inspiring woman, and all of the staff are perfectly friendly. Plus the cake is AMAZING!I haven't made much use of the sewing workshops as it is not an interest of mine, but I have heard great reviews from friends who have done. Overall, it is a little haven for me in the town, and I would recommend a visit to anyone looking for a quiet, quirky spot to sit!

Betty's is quirky, old fashioned but don't let that put you off as the staff are very friendly and polite and the cheese on toast with mushrooms is delicious. Well worth a visit if in the area.

Lovely unusual place to eat with all the sewing stuff around. I bought pretty buttons for premature baby knitting. We enjoyed the matching sets of vintage cups, saucers and plates and cloth serviettes some with crocheted edges that looked too good to use. We had egg sandwiches, the egg was freshly made and a ham sandwich which was delicious. The salad was fresh and unusual with added fennel and pea plant and the prices were so reasonable for such a treat.

My friend and I visited on Monday. I had messaged Jackie the owner on Facebook to arrange a sewing session for us both.Jackie replied to my message quickly and we arranged the details.We had a 1:2 tuition session and were taught how to make a simple envelope fold cushion cover.We were asked to chose whichever fabric we liked and given simple easy instructions and Jackie was there to help with every stage.It is a very friendly, welcoming place and it has a lovely calming atmosphere.We finished our cushions and we were very proud of our handy work!We then went into the tea room side and polished off a beautiful afternoon tea, sewing is hungry work you know!!The sandwiches were beautifully fresh and we could taste the quality of the ingredients used. The cakes were beautiful and homemade although we were so full we took them home I would highly recommend Betty's for anyone who is looking for a simple beginner sewing project as the tuition is relaxed, calm and you are looked after so well.Keep up the good work ladies, we will be back!

Excellent Afternoon Tea. Staff very friendly. Nothing too much trouble for them. Will definitely go back!

Amazing place to go. We had a craft workshop and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We had afternoon tea when this finished which was gorgeous. Highly recommend this place. Fantastic!

Had the most lovely time at Betty's making a cushion with friends followed by a stunning afternoon tea. Fantastic value for money, such friendly warm service and a lovely setting. Would absolutely recommend.

Good, lovely staff and enviroment, yum my cake,Bad - not enough choice of cake and sold outUgly- none

I booked a table via email and it was replied to very quickly and came across very warm and friendly,I went in earlier to drop some plants and special napkins in and was greeted in a welcome manner and they were very kind to put the extras on our table,We had 5 afternoon teas and they were exquisite! From the sandwiches to the scone to the cakes, we enjoyed them all. The tea was also a good cup as my Grandad can be fussy when it comes to his tea belly :-)We were asked if we'd like more sandwiches and tea to keep us topped up,The ambience is so fitting and quant, the tea is served in authentic attire,We had a walk round and Brough a lovely hand knitted cardigan for my 4 month old daughter,This place is faultless, the staff are friendly and welcoming and couldn't do more for you,We can't wait to come again!!

My mum and I visited during the week to this beautiful tea room. It was our second visit and we will be returning very soon. The afternoon teas are so reasonably priced at £10, and are one of the best in Derbyshire. The sandwiches, scones and cakes are delicious. I had the soup which was also beautiful. I love the atmosphere in this cafe, the staff are also very friendly and helpful. Will be coming back next week for sure.

Been a few times now for lunch and afternoon tea Lovely cakes and scones Lunch menu needs a bit of Umph ! The mushrooms on toast could be served in a cream sauce for example Surroundings are fab lovely things from bygone days It's a little gem hidden away in ASHBOURNE Highly recommend

We went here for a early afternoon treat . We loved it ..it was unique with vintage memorabilia everywhere even in the ladies! It has a shop with everything a do it yourself sewer would ever need for sale . They also do special craft/sewing courses on specific subjects throughout the year. The afternoon tea was amazing all home made a lots of it we had to bring some home. Don't miss this friendly tea rooms it's a little gem.

It's been more than 30 years since I last went round to my late nana's for scones, lemon tarts and good strong tea. This week had been the sort I can only describe as stomach churningly stressful. The sort of week which seems to cause your stomach acid to be on spin cycle and I just need comfort food, nursery stodge and a hug from a nana - any nana. My friend and I both had the same main so I cannot offer extensive comment on the menu but our spinach and ricotta tarts were 'fresh out of the oven' and the accompanyingly salad fresh and interesting. Next time I am going for a giant crumpet with cheese and ham...saw a man having one and thought, mmm, nice idea. I really didn't have the appetite for the homemade scone but shovelled one down just to be sociable and my friend seemed to like her maltesa cake..saw her squirrelling a slice away for later in what my nana used to call her 'Scotties'.Yes, the big old house in which Betty's resides is a bit draughty but - get this - the lady on the 'til said that if we do come again she'll not only teach us how to sew and knit, she'll also lend us hand-knit blankets for our knees. What more could I ask for other than a two week stay?As for the decor, you will find yourself saying 'Nana/gran' used to have one like that. If you used to have a lot of this stuff yourself - tea cosies, floral tea cups and crinoline lady ornaments - your either in your 80s or a 20-something vintage chick with a cute lisp and a name like Daisy. I think I loved it because it was all clearly done with love...not overly styled and 'themed' but cute as a wooden toggle on your duffel coat none-the-less.

We returned again today and tasted the home-made vegetable soup, absolutely delicious and my Husband enjoyed the chocolate cake as well. have experienced the wonderful scones previously as well as a craft demonstration. Will definitely be returning even though its a little out of the town centre. Well worth the walk

Lovely building, vintage style and lovely little shop attached with a workshop out the back. Booked a table for 6 and they put us 6 scones by because we were due in at the end of a Saturday. Nice thought to do that. The host (I think the owner) was so accommodating and helpful. The afternoon tea at £10pp is fab value with plenty of choice- freshly made with home made cakes and beautiful scones. The little touches and great hospitality make this a little gem. Worth a visit whenever you're in Ashbourne, can't recommend it enough.

This place is a must if you are ever in the area. My sister and I had afternoon tea at Betty's Sewing Box in Ashbourne when we visited Derby and the Peak District. We have had afternoon tea at many places including the Ritz in London and I can honestly say this is the best one we have ever had. The sandwhiches were so delicious! Full to the brim and on the freshest bread I have ever had.The choice was amazing too! All the cakes were home made and there was a great selection. The one thing my sister and I liked was that it was plentiful especially as after our non-stop journey from Guildford we were starving. The lovely lady who served us the tea kept offering us more of everything and plenty of tea in lovely teapots and china cups and saucers. The tearoom itself was full of hand made articles and there were projects around the room that you could have a go at. The staff were very friendly and the whole experience was one that my sister and I will definately be repeating when we next visit the area. Well done to everyone at Betty's sewing box. Keep up the good work!

We stumbled on this café by accident due to where we had parked and were delighted with our find.It is really well thought out, with a good menu including some gluten free items and beautifully presented. As people in to crafts and sewing we loved that elements of the adjoining shop were brought into the café and that the menu covers were knitting patterns. The staff were really friendly and helped us to work out what we needed for a sewing project while we waiting for our food to be prepared. I will definitely go back.

Loved our afternoon tea here. Beautifully presented, tasted wonderful and the staff were very helpful. Would definitely visit again.

Found this café when looking for somewhere to take a group of retired workmates after a walking tour of Ashbourne. Located out of the centre (follow the southbound traffic along St John St and then carry on where it all turns right) we found it by accident when looking for the site of the original Ashbourne Hall.Immediately loved it: entering through the shop the café with its table cloths, china crockery and stands of cakes then one would not be surprised to see Miss Marple sitting in a corner. Small touches like the applique sign for the toilet add to its character.Altogether quite delightful with lovely homemade cakes and snacks - without hesitation we will be taking our party there.They really need an A-board or similar to draw you along from the main road as it is not visible until you approach it.. We will take our visitors there in future for the experience.

we found this place by pure luck, we where passing and thought it looked good so in we went, what a nice place to visit we had the usuall tea and scones but in the back was a children's sowing workshop full young kids beevering away it was a real pleasure to watch then, so would recommend a visit

Fantastic selection of sandwiches and cakes. Really good value for money in a quirky setting. Attentive and friendly service.

Tucked away from the centre of town this café is a hidden gem. Old style crockery, nice tea and amazing home made cakes. Closes early so go early for afternoon tea.

Had an absolutely lovely stop for tea and cake here... only in Ashbourne for the antiques centre but ended up not going once we stumbled across this! For less than a tenner, my husband and I sat in the lovely, quiet tearoom and had a pot of tea for two (very generous teapot!) and a slice of cake each. Last time we had a slice of cake and a pot of tea somewhere, it was a tiny pot and a tiny slice- this was the exact opposite! I had a huge slab of white chocolate and raspberry cake which was amazingly moist and sweet and hubby had the coffee and walnut cake which, despite not liking walnuts, I was stealing bites of! The mismatched cups and saucers were lovely, everything is mish-mash but it's all vintage and just seems to all work so well together. Little nik-naks hung here there and everywhere and crafting magazines to read at your leisure! It was lovely! All of the staff were lovely too and I can't wait to get booked onto one of the workshops...! (If only to try the cakes again...!)Very impressed, will be back :)

Loved my tea and cake here with my daughter and grandson. It was a lovely peaceful experience. As the coffee shop stands back from the main road there is an air of serenity about the place. We loved the vintage teacups and plates and all of the quirky crafts for sale. Good prices too cheaper than the town centre we felt.

This is a vintage tea room with great charm. Beautiful vintage china with lovely food to go with it. On first glance the menu seemed slightly pricey but the food was certainly worth it, served by lovely staff who very welcoming of our two lively grandchildren. They made useful suggestions to our choices even advising only one portion between the two children as portion sizes were quite generous, thus saving us money. this place is off the beaten track but well worth a visit just slightly away from the busy centre of town but opposite the park (which is worth a visit if you have children). We couldn't find a seat in a cafe anywhere in the town centre but a 2 minute walk found this gem. There is a sewing workshop attached, hence the name with good sewing and craft bargains to be found. There is a play corner for children with toys, colouring materials and a blackboard. the children loved it and we all enjoyed our lunch.