Durleighmarsh Tea Barn in Chichester

Had a lovely Afternoon Tea with friends we haven't seen for a long time. Lovely sandwiches and delicious cakes and plenty of tea! Ben and his team exceeded expectations.

We were going past on the King Alfred Way, popped out of the green lane turned sharp left up the slope and there it was!We had the Chocolate and the Peach and Almond cake with teas. Good selection of ALL leaf teas!Good service from nice staff.

This was a special occasion for us meeting up with family who we haven’t seen since before first lockdown. The Tea Barn made the whole afternoon relaxing and very enjoyable, from my first initial email enquiry, through to catering for different dietary needs and providing a delicious afternoon tea. The carrot cake gets a special mention! Lots of drinks to pick from with smoothies and iced coffees as well as the more traditional offerings. Thank you to all the lovely friendly staff.

A wonderful afternoon tea for a load of friends from 2 years to 85 years in a lovely garden with shade from trees and parasols and a delightful play area for young children. The food was superb and catered for all dietary needs with delicious, well filled sandwiches, oh my goodness wonderful sausage rolls, scones how they should be - large and soft and warm, and a selection of sinful homemade tiny cakes. Unlimited tea and super attentive service from Ben and his discreet and hardworking team. It made for wonderful event and all the children cried very loud because they didn’t want to leave.

Not immediately apparent what this place is like once you turn off the A272. It's approached via a somewhat rather unpromising farm road, then up a slight slope and into an ample car park. There's a farm shop at the top end with the Tea Barn at the bottom, both of which overlook a fruit growing site with seasonal PYO opportunities.There must be quite a loyal band of local supporters as it was rather busy when we visited during a weekday lunchtime. I imagine passing trade is negligible. The menu has a focussed and concise range of breakfast and lunch options, but we were there for cake! We certainly weren't disappointed. We shared a monster slice of home-made coffee and walnut which was absolutely perfect. We could easily have polished off a slice each had we not been preserving our appetite for a meal out later that evening. Coffee was fresh and hot; my latte was smooth-tasting and very ample. The ladies serving were friendly and efficient.As it was actually quite pleasant outside for a change, we sat on the patio. There is quite a sizeable garden beyond which is randomly strewn with large plastic toys to lure in the pre-school market.Well worth a visit.

I've visited The Tea Barn many times and have always been happy with my food and with the service. They have a lovely garden that overlooks the PYO fields and have little cars for children to play on and more recently a new little play area so they are very family friendly, dogs too are welcome in the garden. The food is delicious, especially the ploughman's and it's always are hard choice when it comes to their cake selection. It's always my first choice for lunch/cream tea/cake.

Beautiful, fresh, homemade food served in lovely surroundings. Everything we ate was delicious (quiche, sausage roll, millionaire shortbread). Would definitely recommend visiting. Lovely walks nearby too.

I stopped by 9am on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning to have a coffee and croissant after having my second covid vaccination. What a treat - a beautiful spot, lovely coffee and croissant and warm friendly service. Thank you ! Highly recommend. Next to a lovely farm shop too.

I booked afternoon tea as a treat for a visiting friend. We had a lovely table in the garden. Ben and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was absolutely delicious and home made with quality ingredients. I will defiantly be visiting again as they have a varied menu and lovely location.

I live close to this tea rooms and love to walk from my door and stop for tea and cakes. The place is a hidden gem with friendly service and excellent cakes. The teabarn takes Covid compliance very seriously and looks after their staff. Thank you for being an oasis in this difficult time.

We went for the Christmas themed afternoon tea which was beyond amazing! Both the savoury and sweet options were incredible and very festive. Plus, we had enough food left over to take home and snack on later! Couldn’t recommend more for a Christmas treat.

I have bought a wide range of food at the 'Tea Barn' at Durleighmarsh, Rogate. The cafe provides a wide range of cakes, sandwiches, dishes and delicious coffee, especially mochas, which are made with skill and care!! I ordered a special afternoon tea, for Easter 2020!! The sandwiches, cakes etc, was reasonably priced and everything was very tasty!! Everytime, I visit the 'Tea Barn', the food and service is always of exemplary standard. I am a returning customer, and shall return again, and again!! I cannot recommend the 'Tea Barn', highly enough.

Enjoyed an amazingly tasty afternoon tea all wrapped up to take away!! Sandwiches, quiche and 3 super delicious cakes: spiced pumpkin (my fave!!) brownie and a crunchie cheesecake(I loved this too!!!) oh and a giant scone with jam and cream!! Loved it

Every time we visit this wonderful Tea Barn we are always thrilled with the selection of delicious cakes and wonderful sandwiches. Service is always very friendly and very helpful.

Found by chance. Lovely place. Fresh cooked Quiche. Delicious. Very friendly. Worth a visit. Very covid safe.

Lovely morning to meet up with family. Tea served with loose tea and strainer in a pot matching cup, saucer and milk jug. Nicely done. Good customer service and friendly staff. Bought some take away meals, have tried one so far, although not cheap it was REALLY good value for money and excellent flavour. Will buy again.

My mum and I had such a lovely experience of afternoon tea in the garden. The cakes were amazing and they catered for my gluten free diet! I couldn't even tell it was gluten free, it tasted so good. A selection of gourmet sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea. You have a beautiful view over the fruit trees and little birds kept singing in the bushes. Staff were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely return!

With no local knowledge and after the usual scout on TA we booked an afternoon tea for 3 at The Tea Barn.Service was excellent during a fairly busy period. Coffee and hot chocolate served nice and quickly and orders taken . On arrival of the food we were given a full description of what was on offer and everything eaten was delicious. The fruit scones had been made fresh just before our arrival and were lovely and warm. Although we had turned up starving we were unable to finish all the food even with a piping hot pot of tea to finish with so Ben very kindly boxed up our leftovers. Having seen some negative comments on previous reviews , and working in a similar environment, I do think reviewers should consider staff welfare as well as there own in these difficult times.

Out at work and fancied a cuppa, saw the sign for the tea barn and pulled in, ordered tea and cakes, while waiting made the error of reading trip advisor and read a couple of unfavourable posts, they couldn’t have been more wrong, it was clean and well presented and the young lady who tended my table was attentive and amusing, moreover the cakes were fantastic, even took some home for later Along with a couple of ready meals which they make and freeze in their kitchens, the steak and kidney pie is not top of my ready meals list. SO A BIG THANKS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Highly recommended family business with a lovely garden seating area to relax in. Service was excellent from friendly staff and we were very impressed with the selection of cakes and drinks. All our needs were well catered to given the current circumstances. Will visit again!

Had the most delicious 😋 cream tea, amazing cake and wonderful savoury selection. A really beautiful setting with friendly staff and all at an excellent price.

Best cream tea ever, scones to die for, the only fault , because of COVID it was paper cups and plates, but that did not spoil the wonderful scone, cannot wait to go again

We went here today. Not at all impressed with service. We had tea and cake. The service was poor because there was no attention to detail. The tray was missing, a teaspoon, a tea strainer (as they serve loose tea) no napkin and no sugar. We had we go and ask for these items. They are giving out plastic cups but using a china tea pot, that makes no sense. Very disappointed and will not go again or recommend the place.

The last time we came here was just over a year ago. We came recently and it was very run down outside. It felt neglected as the wooden tables all needed sanding and revarnishing. The lawn needed a mow and the hedge overlooking the garden needed reshaping and cutting. The food was fine but they were using take away cups and paper Plates? However it would be better to have nice plastic covers on their wooden tables or varnished the tables so that they could then wipe them down. They could then put their China in the dish washer which like most coffee shops would make them safe. Government give guidelines quote ‘ Guidelines’ I feel using only paper cups and plates is not essential it’s lazy. Use the dishwasher and concentrate on cleaning the badly condition tables is more important!

Walked to Durleigh Marsh and stopped at The Tea Bar for lunch - very clean and covid safe. We had the spicy chicken sandwich which was moist and tasy and the greek salad was delicious - would highly recommend

A truly 5 star afternoon tea experience - fresh sandwiches, scones and cakes along with tea and hot chocolate. Lovely, friendly staff and will definitely be returning to sample more delights.

A really nice visit to Durleigh Marsh as usual. The staff were really helpful and the options good. Enjoyed ourselves.

Had afternoon tea, food was amazing and plentiful (they provided a takeaway box as couldn t finish all the food ) and great value for money. There is an excellent selection on the menu too to suit all tastes.The tearooms are in a rural setting and have and large garden also with great views to enjoy. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the tearooms are very clean and have a lovely atmosphere about them. Will definitely be returning and would highly recommend a visit - You will not be disappointed.

The staff were lovely, fun and accommodating for my nut allergy. The catered well for the lockdown guidance, even apologising for the wooden cutlery (which I love as its not plastic!). The food was wonderful: the sandwiches were great, moist bread and lovely fillings, the scones were huge and fluffy and included a cheese one which was a nice change, plenty of clotted cream, cakes were delicious. We were able to take the cakes away as we had no more room. Really great afternoon, very relaxed and good price for what we had.

Great for teas with plenty of outdoor seating in these troublesome times. Good home cooked foods to take away and enjoy later as well.

Met with family here including small children. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the food was delicious. My welsh rarebit was top notch, the only negative was that I didn't have room to sample the gorgeous cakes that were on display.

First time here but certainly won’t be the last. Came in for a quick lunch while shopping nearby. The mozzarella and pesto ciabatta was made with fresh home made pesto and tasted delicious. The butternut squash chilli baked spud was likewise excellent. Had a brief chat with the chef who had an excellent attitude to her craft and seemed genuinely interested in our feedback. The premises are clean with lovely views across nearby countryside. There is ample parking on site with easy disabled access if needed. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.

We bought one of Alexandra’s Kitchen’s frozen ready meals elsewhere and enjoyed it so much we thought we’d visit to see what else they made. Expecting to find the frozen food in the farm shop we were surprised to find the large range in the Tea Room.We enjoyed our food and drinks - good quality, reasonable prices. Service was friendly and efficient.If the large selection of ready meals we bought lives up to the original we’ll be back. In fact we’ll probably be back just to visit the cafe!

This place is difficult to find and seems to be part of a fruit farm as well as country provision store. We dropped in whilst travelling and it was full. The cafe was warm, bright and comfortable with the Welsh rarebit being one of the best I had tasted although at just under £10 it was probably the most expensive also. My wife's dish was equally good and more than enough for one. According to the leaflet on the table most of the ingredients are sources locally and this shows. Certainly worth visiting if you are in the area.

Although the cheese scones are undeniably delicious the accompanying amount of butter, cheese and relish let the side down. Pathetic portionsWelsh rarebit again has no fault on the taste side but at nearly £10 for 2 slices of bread and a spattering of salad leave and coleslaw it was totally overpriced The service was also poor. I wish I had taken a picture of the cheese portions as I cannot do justice with words. We asked if we could have more butter and cheese but to no avail. This was our second time here as we enjoyed it so much a few years ago. Will not be returning

Popped in for some lunch after picking some excellent blueberries on the farm. get up there now for those as they have a very good crop this year!The Café is a great little eaterie, had their today's special - Coronation Chicken sandwiches - which were delicious. Nice selection of cakes too, & the coffe got a big thumbs up from my partner. Would be a great little venue for a small get together, you can hire it too I see from their website. We'll be back soonNice little play area for the young 'uns too.

Just back from a lovely afternoon at the tea room, having organised afternoon tea with friends to celebrate a friend's 60th birthday. Great food, beautifully presented. Staff all very good and helpful and setting itself was great. Good value for money as well.

We booked a table for four and knew in advance that the Sunday Roast was lamb - it was excellent. Plenty of tender lamb, nicely roasted potatoes, properly (not over cooked) vegetables and hot gravy. The only disappointment that there wasn’t sticky toffee pudding or apple pie for pudding - we had to make do with flapjack with our coffee. Then we had a three mile walk home to burn up the calories.

We just took a chance and turned off for this farm shop as we needed eggs. Some good produce in the farm shop, inc meats and frozen home cooked ready meals. We liked the look of a couple of pork chops for dinner and am writing this review after eating them. Yum, yum and yum, really tasty, big and juicy. We also bought some interesting looking apple pie cookies to have with tea later .... we also stopped to have tea and a cake at the tea shop (says Alexander’s kitchen on the receipt) and enjoyed a generous pot of (Sussex) tea made with lovely strong tea leaves, a lemon drizzle cake, I enjoyed it, my other half said too dense and then a cheese scone which was off the scale, light and cheesy served with homemade butter. All served on china, unceremonious, understated. Great service, value for money and highly recommend

We happened across the farm shop when we saw a sign for Asparagus some years ago and I’ve been driving over regularly ever since. The pick you own fruits are great and the draw for me is the fresh fish stall in the car park on Wednesday and Saturday.

We had been to Durleighmarsh Farm before to pick Pumpkins but this time we decided to stop for some lunch too. The food was lovely and the place has a very peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. We sat for a while enjoying the autumn sunshine while we drank our tea and ate our sandwiches. The reason I haven't given five stars is that the service was quite slow and when were entered the cafe, despite staff looking up it took them a while to acknowledge or greet us. This left us standing awkwardly for nearly ten minutes waiting to order. We smiled and tried to say hello but the staff seemed a little rushed.

It's a good pick your own farm with reasonable price. We've always enjoyed Durleighmarsh farm for fresh fruits. I like to go get our strawberries, raspberries, blue berries, black currents, beans, corn stalks, and many more. Lot's of fun for the kids. Different times of the year you can go out and pick your own fruits, etc... we can get all the organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, plant pots and eggs etc.. very nice and friendly staff.

So we have a long summer holiday, the kid get 10 weeks off and by the end of August we are all really feeling it.

Great cup of Early Grey Tea - real leaf tea with tea strainer - no tea bags. Lovely. Thank you. Dogs welcome outside which is nice and wheelchair access outside and inside too.

Visited Durleighmarsh farm today with the family to pick some strawberries, lots of good fruit and veg available to pick, but we focused on the strawberries and raspberries. Two punits of strawberries cost just under £8. While there we stumbled into the tea room and had a cup of tea which was very nice. Nice trip out on a sunny day with the family.

A sign on the side of the road for a tea barn and farm shop ended in a delicious lunch and a shopping bag full to take home. Sandwiches made with beautiful bread, fantastic cakes and refreshing tea. Just a pity we live so far away. Drop in if you're in the area.

stumbled upon the tea barn by accident ,only had a coffee each but was very nice ,,the staff very friendly ,,sat outside very peaceful,,the food that was coming out looked very nice and smelled very nice ,,so next time we will eat there

First visit here, seeking a restorative cuppa after a long country walk.

Where do I start? Asked for a very simple order of two teas, slice of cake and a scone which took an age to be prepared. Can't say it was exactly good value at £9.40. To cap it all the amount of butter provided wasn't enough to cover one half of a scone let alone two. To cap it all a little more butter was asked for and we were told it would cost extra! That is just not on. By my reckoning we were given less than 7.5g of butter which at full retail costs about 5p. So the've lost a customer for an extra 5p. Margins cannot be that tight. Anyway one possible regular customer lost.

Hubby and I enjoyed a delicious meal outside in the sun. Very helpful, happy and relaxed service.

We happened to be in Petersfield and needed somewhere for lunch. According to Google, the Tea Barn was the closest eating place to us. It was very busy so we shared a larger table with a group of lovely older ladies. There was lots of food to choose from and everything sounded delicious. We settled on two different flavours of homemade soup: both were hot, tasty and served with fresh bread. We had intended to have coffee and cake afterwards but we were too full! The staff were very relaxed and friendly. I would happily return here.

Friendly ,helpful staff serving lovely fresh food. Visited for lunch and stayed for tea and cake. Soup looked wonderful, sandwiches very fresh in local bread, very tasty.

Great for afternoon tea, light snacks, or lunch. This was a return visit, and the savoury and sweet scones were very tasty. Would make a point of returning again.

Stopped by the tea barn for lunch ahead of a little PYO next door

We called in here for food earlier in the week and enjoyed a very enjoyable lunch. We had been twice before and each time have been impressed with the friendly staff, good quality food and great venue. It was especially good to be able to...

We visited towards the end of the day. I ordered a cup of coffee from a good range of coffees and an apple juice from a limited selection of drinks for children. After I'd ordered, as I had a toddler with me who needed his tea, I asked if his food could be warmed through. This was refused because "it came from outside". It was a commercial product, fully sealed but no problem, I was happy to buy something. I was tersely told the kitchen was closed but I could buy very expensive cake to give him. So, you'd sooner let a toddler who needed his food go without rather than give his food 30 seconds in the microwave. As I wasn't keen on giving a toddler a lot of sugar before his bedtime, I unhappily chose a packet of crisps. Meanwhile, watching me struggle with a wriggling toddler, I asked if there was a high chair as there were none available. "Through there," the disinterested girl replied. As it was obvious that I could not manage the toddler, bags and a pushchair, my disabled daughter struggled to get one.

This is just a very nice place to go. Luckily for me it is local and I can just drop in when the mood takes me for a little indulgence in a low key but charming setting. I love the views over the fruit fields and the fact that it all feels like somewhere from a gentler time. On this occasion I had tea( real leaf tea) and a chocolate chestnut cake which was delicious. On a previous solo visit I had the savoury scone tea which was really nice. And on visits with my partner and with a friend I have sampled other cakes ; equally good. The staff are friendly and the service was good.

Fuimos a Durleigh Marsh Farm Shop para un cambio y algo un poco diferente a lo que suelo hacer. El tiempo fue genial. Había un montón de gente. Era fácil aparcar. Primero nos dirigimos para el almuerzo. Había mucha variedad. Nos decidimos por quiches con ensalada y taza de té para dos personas. Nos sentamos fuera, el tiempo era demasiado bueno para no. Nos sirvieron de té - un buen té - no es un bolsita en vista. Gran cerveza. Almuerzo llegamos bastante rápido aunque estaban ocupados. Delicioso. Quiches estaban calientes y ensaladas frescas. No me puedo quejar. Terminamos nuestro té y nos dirigimos hacia la tienda de la granja. Salimos y recogió unos frambuesas, fresas y calabacines. No es demasiado caro. Nos agarramos una langosta del pescado monger. visitar Nos dirigimos a casa satisfecho tanto por una buena comida y buen productos. Fuimos por la tarde, así que creo que muchos de los escoge su propio ya había sido elegido, pero aún lo suficiente para nosotros. Sin duda hacer otra visita un poco más tarde en el año, cuando diferentes productos disponibles.

Tres de nosotros tuvimos diferentes partes del menú, excelente, con una buena variedad de comida en varios precios. Comida no tardaron en llegar porción

Bien, así que teníamos el desayuno, pero la compra es un trabajo difícil que usted sabe! Como teníamos que pasar el té granero en nuestro camino a casa, nos pareció un poco luz tarde parada estaría bien.

Cómo a menudo ir a comer y el sabor y calidad - a menudo en corto mi experiencia pero nada de eso en el granero. Té Durleighmarsh Llamé hoy con mi madre. A menudo llamada y nunca nos ha decepcionado. Hay un menú limitado pero siempre hay algo para tentar a mí. Hoy tuvimos un delicioso de lentejas con un fresco basado moussaka vestido pequeño ensalada de hojas. Nos werefurther tentados por la gran variedad de pasteles y pudines. Tuve blackberry y tarta de almendras, que no podría haber hecho mejor. Madre tenía una húmeda y muy chocolatoso roulade con crema fresca y una compota mixta berry. Las mujeres que nos servía era paciente y eficiente. Sí, hay que esperar, pero que se preocupa porque mientras esperábamos nos bebimos té hecho con real hojas de té. Las mesas estaban decoradas con flores frescas. El retrete estaba muy limpio y para rematar todo el aparcamiento era fácil. Toda la experiencia fue de lo más positiva. Nunca he tenido nada, pero una experiencia muy buena o excelente.

I visited Durleighmarsh Tea Barn yesterday (27/10/16), with my family. We had bought pumpkins from the farm shop and thought that lunch in the tea barn would be a nice treat. When we entered, the tearoom was full, so my husband took our four children to sit in the garden. I stood at the counter to order behind two other people for nearly 15 minutes, and was totally ignored for another 5 once I got to the front! On ordering, I was told that there would be a wait for tea and scones as they were busy. A table became available inside, so we moved, as it was chilly in the garden and the children were cold. After approx 20 minutes wait, we got our drinks and thought that our food would follow. However the staff appeared completely overwhelmed, the kitchen seemed unable to cope and we were left waiting another 20 minutes for the children's cream teas. The staff apologised for the wait and said that our savoury tea was to follow. The children finished their scones and jam, which they said were nice, but after another 15 minute wait, I had to ask where the savoury tea was for my husband and I!!! The staff looked at each other and it was obvious they had forgotten it! Eventually the savoury tea arrived and we were compensated with a small pot of tea for the wait. Whilst the scones were tasty, they were not worth the painfully long wait and the stress of keeping four children entertained whilst we were all hungry. I appreciate at busy times there maybe a wait and have no problem with that, but the staff were flustered and disorganised, and appeared overwhelmed. To wait for the amount of time that we did, with tea, and food all delivered at different points was unacceptable. We all felt that it was a disappointing visit, especially as we had travelled a distance. Really we should have asked for a refund or in the very least have been offered one☹️

A spur of the moment stop enroute as we passed the sign and fancied a break and coffee/snack. Set among countryside and fruit trees etc' - lovely. A cool October afternoon and with a weak sun but no tables available inside so we had to opt for a seat outside. It was explained that there would be quite a wait even for coffee and scones - a chilly wait it turned out - and the friendly staff seemed a bit over awed by the number of customers. Scones arrived well after the coffees. Enjoyed the scenery but wouldn't rush back on a busy day.

Found this place by chance and it was a very pleasant surprise. We had a pot of tea each, different varieties but same price, and cake. The tea was leaf tea which came with a separate tea strainer. It made a very pleasant change from the usual teabag and there was enough for 2 cups. Cake very good. Staff very pleasant and surroundings lovely. It is quite busy but we were there midweek and it wasn't crowded. If in the area again would like to try lunch as the menu looked good

Driven by many times on the A272, but after finding a regular Sunday afternoon stopover in Petworth booked for a private function, called in here instead.It is quite a little delight, to be honest. Nice setting, quiet, friendly and quite a nice bit of cake. The birds in the garden are rather brave hopping on and around the tables to get little titbits!Reminds me a bit of Rosemary Vineyard on the Isle of Wight, location wise, but I think far better overall. Will visit again now I have found it.Soft drink selection is a bit limited, which is a shame, but otherwise a nice experience!

I have eaten here a few times. I love the fact that the menu constantly changes, giving plenty of choice. The food is freshly prepared on site by dedicated staff who are knowledgable and helpful.I had a salmon salad with citrus sauce with 3 interesting salads. Delicious. The cake/ pudding selection is delightful and extremely hard to resist.A lovely environment, with seating indoors & outside with views over the beautiful pyo farm.Recommended.

I recently ate lunch here with a friend. It is advisable to book on the weekend as the tea room gets extremely busy. The place is very cramped and some of the tables are low so tall people might have difficulty getting their legs under. I ate the Welsh Rarebit which was delicious if expensive at £9.95. My friend had a sandwich of some sort with, I think, avodaco and a cheese that was so strong it repeated for the rest of the day! She had a polenta cake for pudding and I had a flapjack which was very good. My pot of decaff tea was also good.The staff were very helpful and friendly. I didn't use the loo. There is plenty of parking outside.I would recommend Durleighmarsh with the proviso that you ring and book at the weekend to avoid disappointment.

Visited today for a quick lunch and bitterly disappointed with overpriced sandwich. The Ham and chutney sandwich, should have read Chutney and ham sandwich! Enormous quantities of chutney on what was a perfectly decent ham! Very average bread too. Unfortunately insipid decaff coffee to boot. Could have been lovely, but £15 for two average sandwiches, weak coffee and a tea made the visit unenjoyable.

Stopped for lunch on journey from Brighton. Delicious lunch, coronation chicken salad with new potatoes and a delightful quiche lorraine salad. Quick friendly service. Lovely setting. Child and breast feeding mum friendly. Clean toilets. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG FAMILIES. play house and sand pit in the garden.

Such good food. Fresh, local, interesting, tasty and beautifully presented. My Welsh rarebit had edible flowers in the salad. And the polenta cake will make your day. Pine tables and deco do feel dated, but dont be distracted, the views out across the farm are lovely, and the fresh flowers on the table were very pretty. Nice garden area for kids.

Unfortunately the tea room was closed on the morning we visited. But I can highly recommend the fruit picking! All my kids really enjoyed it. My 2 year old is obsessed with blueberries, the delight on his little face when he saw he could pick his own is something i will alway remember!

We visited on a glorious July day in 2016, and we haven't had many of them this year.After an afternoon picking strawberries, beans, and other fruits and vegetables on the pick your own plot, (picking is free you just pay for what you have picked and intend to take home). We visited the farm shop. Brimming with homemade cakes, salads, seasonal vegetables. Homemade ice creams, sausages, free range chickens. Wines and spirits. It was a revelation. There was also a fresh fish stall in the car park selling fresh crabs, salmon, scollops, etc.We had a walk over to the tea shop. The tea shop has a garden with shades and a child's playhouse. The clotted cream tea with scones was probably the best cream tea I have eaten. The scones were not doughy, very light, and the clotted cream and home made jam was delicious. The shop has a range of teas as well as fresh coffee. All in all a pleasant way to spend an English summer day in the countryside.

We had lunch today to celebrate Mother & Father in Law's wedding anniversary.Totally outstanding standard of food, all cooked from scratch. Beautiful setting and friendly staff. This is one of many times we have eaten here and have never been disappointed. Thank You for a very enjoyable lunch.

Spent some time in the garden there this week drinking their excellent Sussex tea, in proper teapots and not expensive. Cheery, helpful staff, nice location, all good. Went back the next day for cream tea, the usual pot of tea, couple of scones, cream and jam. The thing is, the scones though pleasant were a bit on the small side, and the jam and cream portions equally meagre. My wife said it was barely enough for her and for me, a strapping bloke (!) I could heave eaten a couple of portions. At £5.95 each, seemed a bit pricey, or a bit stingey depending on ones perspective. Oh! And so impressed with the tea, we went in to the next door farm shop where they sell it and bought a packet for £2.75, but when we got home were rather dismayed to see it available at Sussex tea's own website for £1.36. More confirmation that this place is a bit profiteering.

What a delightful place this is - simply delicious homemade cakes, scones and lunches - a bit pricier than some better known coffee houses, but worth the extra. Sip a cappuccino whilst looking out over the South Downs

I have visited here for a sandwich lunch as a destination dog walk from Hillbrow, Liss. On previous occasions we have always felt welcomed and there has always been seating outside the front of the cafe where dogs have apparently been welcomed as there is a dogs water bowl. Unfortunately today the cafe was very busy and seats were all taken out front and when we mention we would sit in the garden we were informed rather briskly that "she could not allow dogs out in the garden". As a mother and a dog owner I appreciate that dogs are not wanted on the grass but IMO for a well behave dog to remain by our feet at the table on the patio is no different in the front or the rear of the cafe! Or the ruling about dogs could have been conveyed in a more friendly manner. The sandwiches as usual was excellent but we felt the whole experience was marred by not being able to sit out with our dog. Perhaps more seats could be made available in the front on busy days?

The setting is lovely for this tea barn as is the coffee but the breakfast was terrible. They had to "find" the chef which I thought was kind of quirky but I wished they hadn't - My husband had the full breakfast as it sounded locally sourced and wonderful - when it came the fired eggs were burn to a cinder - I don't know how you could burn an egg to such a degree - the sausages were supposed to be award winning - yes they were ok but not overly impressed. I had bacon and eggs and again the eggs were burnt and crispy and I was embarrassed for them really to be serving then like that. The toast was lovely and the staff were also nice - my first and last visit I'm afraid - wanted to love it but won't be back

After a long hard week at work, we decided to have a 'treat tea'. OH MY! Did this make me forget all the stress of the past week! A beautiful setting, a beautiful building and a beautiful tea time treat. We opted for the Savoury Tea and the Cream Tea. We shared both, one savoury each and one cream each. DELIGHTFUL! The two cheeses that come with the savoury are just so tasty and there was plenty to go with the wonderful cheesy scones. Served with a homemade spicy chutney and Southdown butter it was a great start to the treat. As an idea it is inspired, not seen any other team rooms we have been to. The chutney went down a treat with the cheese, only sad thing is it is not for sale. This really is a case of 'if you could bottle that' - we would for sure have purchased a jar of this chutney. On to the equally brilliant cream and jam scone, lashings of cream and jam, again enough to have on both scones, no scrimping needed! The scones are so fresh that you know they have been cooked that day. I love a good cream tea, and here we have found a truly great one.The tea was 'real' and so wonderful to have real leaf tea, it sure is such a treat.The surroundings here are so 'just right'. Loved the daffodils and other flowers on each table and adored the bowl of flower heads on our table. There are some great pictures and photos on the walls and there are papers and magazines to browse as well. Every detail is so well chosen. To sit there and just be relaxed, well fed and watered was the best 'detox' anyone could wish for. Forget the Spa! Come here and your worries and stress will float away.All the way home we just kept saying what a treat it had been, and great value as well, and we could not decide if next time we would do the same and share two different teas or if we would just have one each - a great debate. We will be back and we will sample more delights. Well done everyone one involved, great concept, great location, great staff and easy parking with Farm Shop to visit as well.Winning combinations all round.!

This seems to be called Alexandra’s Kitchen now. No complaints about the food and service. WiFi is being used by the staff or management but they wont share the password. One day they will realise that this is a basic necessity nowadays!

Unusual menu, small choice but interesting and carefully picked. Very professional staff, nice outlook over fields

We love this pick your own farm, it's really good value, the choice of fruit and veg is huge, farm shop is great, and the cafe is really nice as well, will definitely be returning

Driving along the A272 on holiday, and needing some lunch I spotted the sign to the Tea Barn. The sign was well placed so gave me time to slow down and turn off - not so with many other eateries along this route unfortunately. It was a little gem. Off the main road so nice and quiet but very popular with the locals judging by the cars and the number of people in the restaurant. The menu offered some interesting options, not the normal run of the mill stuff. I shared a table with two lovely local ladies so got to see dishes other than my own. The food was fresh and well presented. I would definitely visit again.

My daughter organised a visit for the four of us as a Father's day treat, due to her holidays we went a week early. They had reserved us a table inside, and were perfectly ok for us to sit outside as the weather was so nice.We had a lovely tea consisting of cheese scones and scones with jam and cream.All in all much enjoyed and would certainly do this again.

After picking out own (very good) we popped in for a drink. Insipid coffee promoted as "nutty and refreshing". Actually worse than Starbucks.

This week I took my daughter to meet a friend and her twp girls at Durleighmarsh Farm. It is really easy to find, just off the A3 near Petersfield. It is quite a small PYO, compared to others, but is just perfect for what we are after. All the fruit is clearly signposted and easily accessible, even with a buggy and baby, and we had filled up on strawberries in no time. We then went for a sandwich lunch in the café and garden and it was great to just have something easy, reasonably priced and can watch the kids playing at the same time. All the staff were very kind.I would definitely recommend this for a summers morning out.

Went to Durleigh farm today with my daughter and grandchildren to pick strawberries. We all had fun then decided to have a coffee in the tea room. As we left my daughter realised she didn't have her sunglasses so we went back. Asked in the shop if anyone had handed them in and a customer said she saw them in the baby changing room so we went and looked but they were not there, alas some low life had taken them. I was so disappointed to think that this was a family orientated venue and someone could stoop so low as to take them. Shame on you hope you feel proud of yourself.

Not sure I can agree the food is reasonably priced - for a small quiche with salad garnish and an asparagus and ham macaroni bake one was playing £8 upwards per dish for light bites. What it does offer however is exceptionally well prepared food with great Ingredients. The venue is lovely looking over the fields and the farm shop has really good goodies and fresh veggies/deli items to tempt you with. Well worth a visit for a relaxed lunch with attentive staff.

Amazing cuppa and Chocolate, Caramel roulade to die for! I have never enjoyed a sweet treat so much. Lovely location and great service.

Set in beautiful countryside with wonderful views this little cafe is a hidden gem.Freshly prepared food with several options for a friend who is vegetarian.Scrumptious desserts and cakes for afternoon tea.Helpful and friendly staff.I have visited several times over the last couple of years and always been impressed.Visited recently for a Birthday lunch with a friend and had a superb relaxing meal.Plenty of tables outside in the garden too although we opted to eat inside.Lots of car parking and a spotless toilet.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with family and friends. The food was excellent as was the drinks. A nice place to go for food or drinks in a quiet location. Will visit again.

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle, this delightful little cafe is the perfect place for a quiet and cosy lunch. Whether you are a business person needing a peaceful spot to meet over tea or a bite to eat, or a parent looking for an oasis in the middle of a hectic day, then this is the ideal place.Delicious food prepared from fresh local ingredients on the premises and served by cheerful, efficient and helpful staff. They are able to give you the provenance of all their ingredients and the kitchen is absolutely spotless.Plenty of parking space, and surrounded by beautiful views, I will definitely be back to try sitting in their garden for lunch when the weather warms up.10/10. Give it a whirl.

Just had a simply delicious tea at Alexandra's Kitchen at The Tea Barn, Durleighmarsh Farm on the A272. Carrot cake to die for, indulgent chocolate cake and stunning pear and frangipan tart...... Wanted to try the scones and flapjacks too but that will have to be for next time. Lunch menu looked interesting and all homemade!! Took home some ready meals for my freezer ..... How convenient is that!! Lovely venue overlooking hampshire countryside, very friendly staff and such a warm welcome. Will be back for sure..... Good luck to Alexandra's kitchen on their new venture ...... I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is discerning about what they eat ....... Fabulous!!!!!

A new venture by the Pick Your Own owners it makes a great stop for either afternoon tea and a 'refresher' after a picking session. Simple food but very well cooked & presented.

Tea from real leafs, good selection of freshly made cakes which are ok. Reasonable prices and a farm shop with pick your own fruit and veg. Well worth a visit especially with children!

The A272 is a long meandering road, and any regular user soon gets to know where the cafes are. When I first started driving it there was only one between Midhurst and Petersfield, at Aylings. In those days it was a bit of a dive in a ramshackle outbuilding, more transport cafe than garden centre, A few years ago it was upgraded and moved to a new wooden building. Nice food, but the cooking smells bring back memories of the old transport cafe days. Then Rotherhill Nurseries opened a coffee shop, also nice. We drivers had a choice! And now there is also the Durleighmarsh Tea Barn. We are spoilt for choice.My wife and I have stopped at all three for afternoon tea and cakes, but today we stopped at the Tea Barn for lunch. A new, tasteful building, in the style of a small barn, with the rather genteel serving ladies wearing matching pinnies. It's not a big menu but the surroundings are delightful and the beanburger baps that we chose were delicious. There is outdoor seating which looks out over the pick-your-own soft fruit fields to farmland beyond and a gentle wooded hill. The pinnies might mean that the clientele is predominately female. Definitely not a transport cafe. But if like me you don't mind being surrounded by women then I thoroughly recommend the Tea Barn for a light lunch or afternoon cake.