Cream Teas in Shepway

This venue have missed a trick by not offering a decent range of allergy alternatives, not hard to achieve in this day and age just think outside the box, instead of trying to offer copy cat food offer products which champion the allergy, this would then elevate the overall appeal of the venue.

A beautiful early autumn Saturday morning and I'd been looking forward to catching up with a dear friend I'd not seen for ages..... I'll start with the positives: a stunning location, plenty of parking and excellent coffee, hot too! We ordered our coffees and my friend orderd 'a scone' - she wasn't asked if she would like it with jam or cream or even both. I looked at the display of cakes, biscuits etc and asked which were suitable for a vegan. NONE ! Several times I was offered a gluten free item instead - I follow a vegan diet, I am neither celiac nor gluten intolerant - I simply avoid animal products. I queried why they didn't have and was informed that they were difficult to get!! I thought this cafe was owned by J & J Catering? How difficult can it be to make at least one vegan item for sale? The waitress brought our order but the scone was served with both jam and cream; my friend asked if she could have butter instead of the cream (which she'd not asked for anyway). The waitress removed the cream pot and brought two foil wrapped butter pats, I asked the waitress if this was still the same price - yes, was her reply! According to your menu, scone, jam and butter is £3.75, scone, jam and cream is £5.00. I am really disappointed with our visit. I have worked in high-end hospitality for many years and this was a bad experience.

Beautiful setting and I had a camembert and fig tart with salad - delicious and my husband had a Ploughmans also very good. Service was excellent and the garden was delightfully quirky and charming.

We had a wonderful family birthday celebration for eighteen people at The Rocking Horse and were absolutely delighted with the excellent food and service that Charlie and her team provided. Every detail was delivered and nothing was too much trouble and we enjoyed a super afternoon in the beautiful gardens. Thank you for making our day so special.

Fabulous cafe/restaurant lovely food, lovely views, lovely people I’d give this place a 12 out of 10! We called in here for a cream tea and weren’t disappointed, lovely lovely place ❤️

What a fabulous place! We had heard about this little gem but had not got to visiting..but today was our day. Great location, rustic, horsey and animal friendly, lovely grounds, great service and delicious sarnies! Staff and owners amazingly friendly- we will back many more times now. Thank you Rocking Horse team…you do rock x

Love this place. As a disabled housebound person in a wheelchair, the venue allows lunches away nearby. Friendly staff, great accessibility and parking, yummy menu, staff very happy to assist. My happy place away from home. They make a marvellous experience in a beautiful setting.🥰

Great food and drink in a wonderful setting with a lovely atmosphere. Beautiful garden to to enjoy and walk around with stunning views of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills. Suitable for all ages and very accommodating of dogs. Highly recommend a visit 😊

Lovely cafe set in rural Somerset. The menu was great lots of home cooked goodie’s. We had a cream tea each, scones were fresh and tasty, clotted cream and jam. Tea or coffee to accompany. Delicious. There was a lovely atmosphere and the staff were really friendly and welcoming thank you

Great fresh food served by efficient, friendly staff in fabulous large farmhouse garden. A special, peaceful place where customers and their dogs are made very welcome.

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Rocking Horse yesterday. My husband chose the homemade pork and apple sausage roll, while I had a Ploughman's. Both meals were beautifully presented, and tasted as good as they looked. We have been before, and Charley and her staff were all as welcoming and pleasant as on previous visits. The garden was stunning, despite the fact that it is late summer and lots of things must have gone over. We sat it the courtyard to eat our lunch, admiring the climbing roses and pond, before strolling round the garden and enjoying the views. A lovely relaxing and enjoyable visit - thank you.

First time here and won't be the last ,was really nice ,my grandson's loved it especially the milkshakes

Again not disappointed. A friend took us to the Rocking Horse as a thank you. The rain held off which was great as we wanted to dine in the lovely garden. This rural cafe has a certain peaceful charm that attracts lots of people who enjoy the calm environs, an ideal aid to anyone’s digestion! The cafe is situated just above the Stogumber station on the West Somerset Railway and with the wind in the right direction the steam trains could be heard climbing up from Crowcombe station. A touch of romantic nostalgia! Th girls had the quiches which were exceptionally tasty. I had the pork, bramley apple sausage roll which was a very handsome dish. We toured the garden which gives the impression of a controlled abandonment but shows much thought in its planting. Possibly due to the topography of the ground some of this is not particularly suitable for disabled or wheelchair occupants. We finished the afternoon with a cuppa and some treats, the main one being the fruit flapjacks. The fruit had been soaked in……..wow! To complete the entertainment I ‘got locked in the lavatory’. A very, very ‘ha ha’ event. Glad I had my mobile with me! RussellD965

My daughter and i visitedBrewers Water Farm during 2021. We had a really lovely cream tea and strolled around the gardens. On a return visit to my home county, we visited yesterday and were sad to see the way things have changed. Obviously in these times there is a need to make a business thrive by diversification, and I applaud that. What we didn't like was the attitude of a certain member of your cafe staff who was rude and sadly lacking in the customer service department. When we asked about the variety of scone, and if there were more traditional types of cake e.g. victoria sponge, coffee and walnut, rich fruit cake etc instead of tray bakes (which were mostly variations on a chocolate theme), we were met with a 'take it or leave it' attitude. I also think your prices are NOT value for money, and as for the cream being presented in pre-packaged Roddas carton - a brand that's available all over the UK - it was all hugely disappointing. You have a wonderful location in a most beautiful part of Somerset. I was born and brought up in Williton so I know what I'm talking about, so you can appreciate how lucky you are. On a positive note the gardens are magnificent and the people who tend them are to be congratulated.

Popped in for tea & cake on a rainy 'summers day'. Lush! Lovely cakes, friendly service and beautiful surroundings. Reasonable prices for the quality & dog friendly. We'll definitely be back.

What an absolute gem. Food amazing, staff exceptional and the surroundings outstanding, thank you will definitely be back, often!

Another brilliant experience at the Rocking Horse, introducing a new family member to this wonderful place. The Brie, Bacon & Cranberry Panini was perfect, with soft bacon, tasty cheese and a lovely salad on the side. My partner had the Club Sandwich and her Nan had the Pork and Bramley Apple Sausage Roll, and both said they were delicious. All staff are so friendly and the setting is gorgeous. Well done Charley and team.

We walked here from the 28 bus on the main road. Good coffee followed by a great tasty (and homemade) sausage roll with a nice side salad. Great views in a lovely spot! We'll be back.

Wow, what a fabulous place this is. Beautiful setting, very friendly and the most gorgeous fruit cake ever utterly delicious, great coffee too. We saw lots of delicious looking food coming out to customers. The garden is stunning and you are allowed to walk around it. This is is well worth a visit, highly recommend 👌

Beautiful spot with amazing views. Small but pleasing menu with good selection of food (some only served 11 - 3) but something to please everyone. Good choice of soft drinks, wines and beers. Excellent service and food. The gardens (with lots of outdoor seating) were beautiful to wander around with hidden seats in the shade and a fishpond. Definitely go again!

The Rocking Horse was a perfect outdoor setting for our afternoon tea celebrating a colleague retiring. They provided a wonderful and large spread of treats - catering for all our dietary requirements. We had a quiet and private area of the garden to ourselves. The...

The newly refurbished cafe is fabulous snd the welcome is as warm and friendly as ever. The new sheltered outdoor area is really well done and it was lovely to be able to sit there and take in the beautiful garden snd sweeping views. My...

Great for light lunches and tea, gluten free friendly. Lovely people and food. Wel worth a visit.

Lovely meal with decent portion sizes. I had the Rockin Horse triple (chicken bacon and cheese club sandwich) and it was delicious.

Went for my birthday lunch today. Took my Mum who lives in a care home, has extremely poor vision and dementia. Sat inside and the signs, rocking horses and other people's dogs kept her amused until the food arrived. The food was great and they...

Fabulous! Lunch, a wander round the beautiful garden, then coffee in the comfort of a lounging chair in the shade of a tree. What a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Should also mention the good food and wonderful staff.

The setting this cafe is gorgeous... Lovely gardens against the backdrop of the Brendon Hills... Cakes are delicious and so was my Mocha Frappe... And all at a very reasonable price! Totally recommend!

This place is amazing. Fabulous seating area and great coffee. The frappe was lovely!!! My niece enjoyed to rocking horses

This place really is a hidden gem in the countryside near Stogumber. The food was exceptional, very tasty and well presented. The gardens were beautiful and I enjoyed a lazy walk around them. I will definitely be returning!

Amazing food and even better milkshakes. You can take a walk around the lovely gardens after your lunch too. Would highly recommend.

My husband and I had lunch at The Rocking Horse yesterday. It was busy but not too busy, and our lunch orders were taken promptly by a lovely lady in the cafe, while she made our drinks. It was a very hot day so we...

I went to the Rocking Horse yesterday for the first time with friends and went back again today with my partner. WHAT AN OASIS! The food was lovely, the service was excellent and the tea room indoor and out was lovely. The view across the...

What a pleasure it was taking our family to this stunning gardens and tea rooms today. My children were spoiled with games, space, animals and adventure. Husband and I got the relax in tranquil gardens and hidden courtyards. Best of all the truly delicious food....

It is with great sadness I write this review. For 2 reasons - firstly I hate to be put in a position whereby after trying to get from the service provider a great experience i have had nothing but dissatisfaction and disappointment (mostly the latter)...

We love frequenting The Rocking Horse for it’s lunchtime sandwiches, paninis and cakes. Today, we decided to pop up for six takeaway slices of cake, (2 x chocolate and salted caramel, 2 x carrot, 1 lemon and 1 Victoria sponge) and they were all delicious....

Fabulous food (and divine cakes), service is second-to-none. Our new favourite lunch spot, such beautiful grounds. Must visit!!

Visited the tea room on a Saturday just after lunch . Staff were extremely friendly. We didn't eat but shall definitely be returning to try the food and cream tea. The milkshakes were absolutely amazing and well worth visiting for alone. Would highly recommend. We...

Lovely food, views and service. Very friendly staff. One of the best cream teas we have had. Definitely one to be recommended.

The food was good, the location beautiful and Jane and her team were charming. Whether you want coffee, lunch, or an afternoon cup of tea you will not find a better place to go.

New startup Tea Garden in its second year!! Getting better and better!! Lovely tranquil location at the foot of the Quantocks! Excellent luxurious new takes on traditional cakes (see photos)! Well worth a visit!! Furry friends welcome!

Truly delicious home made cream tea, set within a beautiful, private garden with glorious views of the surrounding countryside. We all felt the portions were very generous and value for money. The fruitcake (wonderfully moist) and salted caramel ice cream were also a huge hit....