Horner Vale Tearoom in West Somerset

An lovely tea Garden and great for a ploughman's lunch. The staff are very pleasant and the service and quality of the food is excellent.

Excellent tea room. We sat in the lovely garden and enjoyed an absolutely lovely Ploughman’s lunch for £7.20, which included lovely homemade runner bean chutney. The food is excellent value for money, with waitress service. Just remember to take cash as the only way of paying. EXCELLENT

Wonderful friendly service, from the man who has lived here all of his life. The garden is stunning and full of beautiful flowers and such a pleasure to sit in. The cream tea, with classic retro cups and saucers, was so well presented, with lashings of jam and clotted cream. The scones were very fresh and warm. The lemon drizzle cake, homemade and just perfect. Big pot of hot water provided to top up our teapot for lots of extra cups of tea. This was so welcomed after a long and magical walk through Hornee Woods.

Would definitely recommend this tea garden to anyone visiting Horner. The lady owner is lovely, very chatty and welcoming. All homemade cream tea, which was delicious. Will definitely go back due to the friendliness, quality and value for money. .

Beautiful setting, delicious home made scones, lovely retro China, dog and family friendly - what more could you want? Simple menu but everything is either home made or great quality. The runner bean pickle (with the ploughman's and savoury cream tea) is a secret local recipe and really good... Cash only, the original and BEST Horner cream tea. You won't be dissapointed.

Not very child friendly the cook come out and shouted at my child for no good reason as I was constantly in my site. The food round the corner is much better, the food here is very basic.

Janet and her team make a real effort. Freshly made scones, cakes, sandwiches, ploughmans and a very pretty garden with lots of flowers in a lovely location. Highly recommend. (She’s the place nearest the stream).

Stopped for afternoon tea after walking to Dunkery Beacon. Fabulous warm fresh scones, plenty of clotted cream and strawberry jam. We both agreed these were the best scones we have eaten. Would highly recommend this wonderful tea gardens

This is our favourite Tea Room in Horner and their ploughman's lunch is second to none. Always beautifully served with lovely fresh cheese or ham. Staff and owner always very warm and friendly. Always on our visiting list when staying locally.

We tried to visit earlier in the week, but had no cash and ended up next door. So we have now visited both establishments! This is without doubt the better choice. Lovely owner, fantastic food, excellent value. Runnerbean chutney a revelation . Just perfect. Dog loved the canine ice cream.

Lovely family friendly tea room in the heart of West Luccombe, with indoor and outdoor seating and high chairs for children Delicious cream tea served with plenty of jam and cream, a generous serving of 2 scones per cream tea. Welcoming owner and quick service, would highly recommend

The owner was very welcoming and took the time to have a chat with us. The ploughman's lunch was delicious and very good value. Portions of cheese and ham were generous. Home made chutney was delicious. Decent cup of coffee which is not always the case at similar establishments. Friendly and efficient service. It was sunny, bit breezy, but we sat in sheltered position at the side where we could admire the well-tended borders. Beautiful flowers and hanging baskets all add to the charm of this lovely place. It was like eating in an exhibit at Chelsea! It was such a lovely experience that we stayed much longer than anticipated and will definitely return.

Visited with friends for a light lunch prior to an amble through the adjacent woodland. Excellent attentive service in a beautiful garden setting.

We usually go to the Horner Tea Garden further up the hill, but it had just closed (4.30 on a Saturday afternoon). We were welcomed by the friendly owner at Horner Vale, and were served delicious home made scones with plenty of cream and jam. The owner accepts cash only. This is a lower key establishment than the larger Horner Tea Garden, but we think the quality is better and the portions more generous. The garden is beautiful

We had a cream tea on a Wednesday. Service was quick but bored. The scones were really disappointing, a bit dry as well. Would definitely not go again. The only good thing was the garden..

A lovely tea room which we used last Sunday dodging the rain showers with the added benefit of some runner bean chutney absolutely delicious

We have been regular visitors to Somerset and will always visit Janet and her wonderful tea room.First, a walk with the dogs following the stream up the hill and then a meander back to Janet’s and a well deserved mixed ploughman’s and a cream tea. Janet’s ploughman’s come with her ‘famous’ runner bean chutney. We always ensure that we return home with a few jars to remind us of Janet’s fantastic tea room.Roll on next year.Adrian

We love this tearoom. Every year we come to Porlock and visit Janet’s tearoom many times during our weeks stay. Homemade cakes to die for, lovely ploughman’s and make sure you buy a jar or two of Janet’s runner bean chutney. Highly recommended!

A beautiful garden tea room at the end of a fantastic walk. We come here every year with our ‘Doodle’ gang and have never had a bad afternoon tea.Food is fresh and delicious. Janet, the owner, is wonderful and caters to all needs. Ignore the one bad review - there are several tea rooms and hers is not the one connected to the car park they speak of. Highly recommended. Remember to take cash (dogs are also welcome!)

We have visited this tearooms many times and is always a wonderful experience The food is lovely and the gardens and views are amazing we will be back, thankyou again.

Simple menu but everything on it is good. The runner bean chutney which comes with the ploughmans is fabulous (I regularly get orders from friends to buy some for them if they know I'm in the area) the cream teas are the best in the area, fantastic scones with loads of jam and cream. The garden is always immaculate.

This is a wonderful tea room in an excellent spot. The staff were friendly and the apple crumble was excellent.

Wonderful cake, delightful well kept garden. Thoroughly recommend a cream tea at Horner Vale tea room.

First visited as a child many years ago. The original Horner tea room with unmatched views. One of the best cream teas - farm fresh clotted cream, home made jam.

We visit this tea garden every year we holiday in Exmore. Lovely home made cake a lovely ploughmans lunches.

Sadly thought this was the dog friendly tearoom with dog biscuits - it wasnt! Had a cream tea here anyway. Scones not quite as I'd hoped but good cup of tea with plenty of extra hot water at no request. Generous dollop of clotted cream & jam. Asked for a paper napkin & was told where they were to go & get one?! Should have more charm as its situated in the most beautiful setting. One rather sorry bowl of dog water for all its canine visitors. Didnt feel as welcome as the tearoom round the corner where I visited on the second walk.

Bite sized scones which made them expensive, Pot of tea that wouldn't stretch to two cups. Cash only, bad news. Service reasonably quick.. Bit windy on the day parasol and table blew over. Don't think there will be a second visit..

We visited Horner Vale tea garden on Tuesday. We’ve been many times, it has my favourite view of all. But also it needs to be said and shouted out loud. Janet provides only home baked food, including gluten free!! Being able to have a cream tea along with friends is magic! The ploughman’s are made with fresh salad, often from their own gardens. Home baked ham! Green bean chutney! What’s not to like. Fabulous, well done Janet

Great place to visit just across from the river so really handy for a refreshing snack and drink. Really good value and it's dog friendly as well a real bonus after a tramp through the woods on a warm day.

This is a hidden gem of a tea room, tucked away next to a National Trust car park in Horner, south of Porlock. A wonderful selection of fresh home-produce, and a welcoming smile. You can sit outside under shelter, or go indoors to warm by the fire. An absolute treasure. Cream tea's are easily the best I've ever had, and because if this, make a point to visit when I'm on the area.

Lovely setting and a good variety of drinks and cakes available at this unique tea room on the outskirts of Porlock.

A group of us from the Monkton Players drama group in Taunton visited here for lunch yesterday after a walk in Horner Woods. The food was excellent, including tasty ploughman's with warm bread (my husband had a tuna one, which was a first!), freshly made sandwiches and wonderful, home made cakes.

We visit Minehead quite often due to having Grandparents living there and it has become a tradition to take a trip to Horner. Horner Vale Tearoom never disappoints! Wonderful service, tasty food and drink at a reasonable price and beautiful surroundings - what more could you ask for! Child and Dog friendly. Very peaceful afternoon lunch, would recommend highly.

Often stop here for tea & cakes after a walk through Horner Woods & the Holnicote Estate. For years we had gone to the other tea room in Horner but that appears to have sadly gone down hill somewhat. So glad we tried here last year. It's excellent all round. Cakes are a delight and the tea is "just like at home"!

This place is a must we have visited it many times and are never disappointed The food is all home cooked and freshly prepared and very good value for money With ploughmans lunch ,cream teas and home made cakes it's a must

We sat in Beautiful garden ,staff were V friendly and efficient, only had light lunch but was v good

Having just walked up to Dunkery Beacon, this was a welcome pit stop for a cream tea. Tea, scones and clotted cream were excellent and sustained us for the final few miles.

Estábamos caminando en el bosque con nuestros perros. El Aparcamiento National Trust está junto a este té. (aseos en el aparcamiento) Hay un amplio jardín para sentarse en algunas cubiertas. La comida está recién preparados, tuve un bocadillo de atún que era preciosa y fresca. Las tortas caseras eran deliciosos. Tiene asientos en el interior cuando hace frío o húmedo, pero tuvimos un buen tiempo, así que nos sentamos. Ellos venden helados muy agradable que probamos. Visitamos varias veces durante nuestra estancia, ya que el paseo por el bosque es ideal para perros. El salón de té sólo ligeras pero no sirven sopa. Los bollos con la merienda era encantador y fresco y sabroso. Las mujeres corriendo el lugar era muy amable y agradable. Yo estaba muy impresionado con el barrido de las mesas y la limpieza sin duda visita aquí de nuevo cuando esté en la zona.

We had one sweet and one savoury cream tea. The savoury cream tea has cheese scones,cream cheese and homemade chutney. Good value, friendly staff.

Llamamos para tomar un té helado durante un paseo. La calidad era excelente, con frescos bollos caliente y amplia crema y mermelada. Una excelente relación calidad-precio de £4. 50 para un té helado bollo ¡dos

Una fría tarde exmoor niebla. Un salón acogedor exmoor, completa, con troncos. Agregar personal amable educado y dos tés deliciosa crema incluyendo mermelada wortlebury. El final perfecto para un día perfecto.

We stop here for a light lunch of a baked potato and tea.We had a seat out side and were served by friendly staff.dog friendly and child friendly.Disabled acess .The toilets are in the pay and display n.t car park with disabled toilet.afterwards take a walk in the wood s opposite.

Spent a couple of very hot afternoons in these lovely peaceful tea gardens under a shady parasol. Great cup of tea and good scones.

Janet makes the the best teas in Somerset. Try her cheese scones and runner bean chutney,Yum !!! All home made and fantastic value

We have been coming to this tea garden for around 20 years and unlike a lot of others in the area the owners are still the same people. There is a large garden and an indoor tearoom, the menu is varied and very reasonable but unlike most others they still give 2 scones with a cream tea at £4.50 a head. Fresh veg from their large garden is often available to buy too.

Tables in the garden with birds flitting from table to table.every thing freshly made.also inside seating if weather grotty try the chocolate cake very yummy

Cheerful family business offering an excellent selection of cakes and teas in incomparable setting of quiet gardens on country lane. Very popular with local people (always the best recommendation). Unmissable.

I've been here twice in the past two days with two different walking groups and lived it both times - especially at the end of 9 mile walks.... They do lovely cakes and scones (I can vouch for the cheese scones and the lemon drizzle cake personally - both delicious) and the garden is delightful and beautifully cared-for. Plenty of other people there too, even though the weather had been decidedly mixed, so it's clearly deservedly well-known. And there's an attractive covered eating area too looking straight out onto the garden, for when it really is wet. A nice little place, and a good one to back to.

Having grown up in nearby Porlock & returning each summer to stay with family we ALWAYS walk over to Horner & visit Janet & her team for a cream tea. This place isn't trying to be trendy or cool, but if you want a lovely, lovingly made lunch or cream tea in the utterly beautiful surroundings of Horner valley then this is the place for you. From the river babbling away nearby to the ancient woodland stretching off into the distance of Exmoor, with a buzzard gliding above in the open sky, and a lovely cottage garden all around you, there are few places better to get stuck into a big fat scone with cream & jam. 'Proper job' as we say in Somerset!

Had lunch at this real little gem of a tea room. Beautiful setting in Exmoor, woods, and the most wonderful range of birds all around us !!! Convenient little stroll fm the car park. Ate toasted paninis which were lovely. Limited menu, but everything we saw and ate ourselves looked lovely. Friendly staff. Definitely to be recommended.

a little gem - limited menu but what it does it does well - the ploughman's were excellent and healthy portions and the cakes ahh!!!! were so fresh and light. excellent.

2 fruit scones with home made strawberry jam and home made clotted cream. The cup of tea was very nice as well so I extremely recommend this tea rooms!

Lovely relaxing garden. Only had drinks but cakes etc looked good.Close to Car Park and ideal stop when walking

Went this weekend and a beautiful place food is amazing cream tea is the best I've ever had and always come back to this establishment every time in porlock highly recommend staff can't do enough to help you.

Four of us had cream teas after walking the Doone valley. Two lovely fresh warm scones and ample cream & jam, for £4.95. The best cream tea and great value!

How disappointed we were to be told that the tearooms had closed for the day At 2.45 today Monday 11th April, as they had no customers. The sign in the car park read that it was open (this was half an hour after they closed) What a wasted journey at least the other 2 couples we bumped into in the car park who had also come for refreshments were also disappointed but we went to Porlock all 6 of us and were welcomed with open arms for cream teas lesson learnt.

We would visit here again and again just for the delicious home-made runner-bean chutney (grown from the adjoining allotment). The local ladies serving are so friendly and it's a pleasure to sit in the flower lined tidy garden to the side of the house, while the kids play in the river just across the road. There's a covered seating area too if the weathers not too great, so there's no excuse to not visit this wonderful tearoom for a cream-tea or ploughman's all through the season!

Very welcoming hosts and excellent and friendly service, great menu, lovely food. been here several times now and it's always been excellent, clean and tidy.

Hello Susan, thank you so much for your review, however, you have put the review for our tea garden (Horner Tea Gardens) onto Horner Vale Tearoons. Please would you be kind enough to put it onto our site. So glad you enjoyed it and look forward to seeing you again soon. Laura and Jamie

Exmoor is a hidden English gem. A beautiful mix of coastline, moorland and wooded valleys. Quintessentially English. After a stroll beside a steam or a romp over the hills what could be nicer than a cream tea. Set in a lovely little hamlet Horner Vale Tearooms hits the spot. Lovely tea and scones with clotted cream and jam. No thrills or gimmicks. Just a simple afternoon treat in a lovely setting. My mother stays at Dunster beach every August and I visit for the day with my young family. The day is always rounded off with a visit to Horner. I can't recommend it highly enough. I know my kids will be visiting with their children in years to come.

We were parched and looking for a waterhole when we came across the Horner Vale tearoom and what a surprise it was. An idyllic setting and a great cup of tea to be had.

Scones tasted as if they were a couple of days old. Just enough cream for four scones. Did have home grown strawberries as well. Overall I have had better cream teas with in a few miles of here.

Sadly on our recent visit this Tearoom was closed but our previous visits have been good with fresh cheese and a wonderful salad fresh home made chutney and warm rolls. Always a place we must visit when in the area but this year we were there before they were open. Sad for us.

Horner Vale Tea Garden, well what can I say? It is one of the most wonderful treasures hidden away in the heart of Somerset. From the delightful gardens and friendly service to sumptuous freshly made scones The lady's there always have a smile on their faces and very happy to help. Everyone is very welcome. I look forward to my earl grey tea and cake very much. I recommend their ploughman's it is healthy and the meat is good quality as well as their mature cheddar. I look forward to the summer and seeing them all again. Worth a visit and a great walks too. xx

This is my favourite tea garden - proven by the fact that we took all of our wedding guests for a ploughmans and cream tea on our wedding day. The menu isn't very extensive, they stick to what they are good at - generous sandwiches, a superb ploughmans and delicious home made cakes, the scones are the best you can get with a huge portion of clotted cream and jam. Add to that fantastic views and plenty of lovely walks in the immediate vicinity to burn off the calories. I'd visit every week if I didn't live 300 miles away!

The tea rooms are on a country road however there is a National trust car park around the corner but make sure you pay as they do ticket non payers.The area is beautiful with a babbling brook just across the road and lovely walking area. There are two tea rooms very close together the reason we chose this one is firstly the other one was very busy and there were dogs already in the garden of this tea room so we knew our dog would be welcome. We sat in their garden with the wonderful scent of flowers.We ordered cake and coffee. The cake was nice something our gran would have made with hundred and thousands on top of the chocolate cake and served in cups she would have had, as well as a pot of coffee. We had two slices of cake and got about 4 cups of coffee out of the pot for just over £5.00 so excellent value for money.