Liddons Dairy Tearoom in East Devon

Stopped here for a quick lunch. they only serve pasty’s or sausage rolls hot , comes with no side salad or crisps like others usually do but was very nice all the same . it was empty when we got there but soon filled up . lovely garden to sit in also . friendly service. we will return .

Excellent place to eat Stella service owner a joy great to talk to we talked about the bike on the wall my granddaughter loved her cream tea as well as myself she loved the birds in the garden & The horses, especially the Shetland pony . Would recommend this this fabulous place, should be more like it but we will return next summer . But have told family in SEATON about it .

This is a nice little spot in Colyton and my cream tea was delicious. The owner was polite but not particularly welcoming whilst not being unpleasant. The reason for my 3* review is that it made me sad to eat in a garden with caged birds. I know it's up to people what pets they have, but really not my thought. They looked sad in a cage on a braiding sunny day. This is 2024, not the 1970s.

Carolyn, Richard & Georgia, you should be so proud of your beautiful tea room. We nipped in by chance (a group of 12 of us with 2 little ones) as it was starting to rain. The kids played for a few hours (unheard of) in the little corner where a great little kids play area has been set up. What we did not expect was the best sausage roll we've ever had! All of the food and drink is locally sourced and freshly prepared - Stunning 😁. Carolyn and Richard took the time to say hello and have a good old chat which really added to our stop. Highly recommend 😁

Place looks really lovely however the service and atmosphere was extremely unwelcoming and rude, drinks order was wrong ( was changed reluctantly) felt extremely uncomfortable and judged throughout our experience here

Great family run tea room. Spacious play area for the kids with plenty of toys, as well as vegan ice cream for our little girl. The homemade sausage rolls were lovely. We will definitely be back!

Coffee morning raising money for McMillan charity,wonderful coffee and cakes,very child friendly,we took our grandson ,I don’t think he wanted to leave the lovely play area,so with him entertained we were left in peace to enjoy our cakes,well done to all involved,we will be back with our other grandson,can’t have him missing out .

We only stopped here to look at the llamas but we were so glad we did. We had a lovely bit of tea and cake and when i commented on the planting myself and the owners were off into a long chit chat (and a garden tour) on all the plants we like, this then evolved into putting the worlds to rights. It was an absolute delight, very friendly owners, so glad we had plenty of time to relax in this interesting and quirky tea room.

We had travelled to Colyton on the tram and had planned to eat in the cafe at the station, however we walked to the village and passed this little place so called in on the way back to the tram. Had a lovely cream tea served on nice china plates, outside with a lovely view of the garden. Glad we did as the station cafe was very busy.

Great little find when we got off the tram from Seaton, we had a lovely cream tea and the kids enjoyed their ice creams, beautiful setting and the kids loved feeding the llamas, would recommend!

We recently decided to take the beautiful tram ride from Seaton to Colyton and decided to pop into Liddons dairy tea room. Now where do I start …. No greeting at all from the very mature woman behind the counter, I’m guessing this must be the owner as I don’t believe anyone would hire this lady in any customer service based role. The cafe was quiet however we were with two young children 5 and 2 who were deciding which ice cream they wanted and she scowled as they were deciding, she then proceeded to scoop the smallest scoop on to a wafer cone - Note advertised as waffle cones! But charged the same price. We sat and watched another couple look at the llamas she then ran out yelling them to move away! (No signs up) telling them not to look at the animals. Very abrupt and not customer friendly. The llama was hissing not the friendliest of animals… I’m guessing this must be the lady behind the counters pet as you know what they say…. Like owner like pet! Avoid avoid avoid!!

Visited one afternoon on our holidays - if your on the tram from seaton or staying near this tearoom is a must visit , great coffee , cream teas and chocolate fudge cake .

We caught the tram to Colyton from Seaton and walked to the village we came across this lovely tea room with beautiful gardens and llamas. The couple who run the place are delightful. We had coffee and cream scones which were delicious. Then the owner got bunches of leaves and took us to feed the llamas. They were a little reluctant to come over but eventually did, my granddaughter was thrilled. A lovely place to visit!

Just to let you know that the tearooms were not operating when we visited Colyton last week. The gentleman said that was due to COVID-19 and his wife being unwell. He was surprised the tearoom was still appearing on TripAdvisor

Came across this place purely by accident, but will definitely be going back. There is a variety of home made cakes, some with unusual ingredients to make them more healthy. Nice setting for a sunny afternoon, especially after a long walk in the countryside surrounding Colyton.

We have called in here a few times for afternoon tea and it’s a hit with all the family. The kids love looking at the animals: llamas, rabbits, guinea pigs, cockatiels, chickens and the cat and enjoy the toys put out to keep little ones amused. A warm welcome and a chat and great food.

The cream tea was fantastic. We ordered seconds! The scones were homemade and still warm. The garden provided so much fun and entertainment for our three children, my youngest who is two years old fed the llamas and looked at the chickens and the Guinea pigs with pure joy. There was a selection of books and items for sale and I was able to buy a beautiful art book at a bargain price to read as I drank my tea. The friendliest without being pushy felt like you had arrived at an old friends home rather than a business trying to push you into buying things. Very relaxed and welcoming and accommodating especially great for families with young children, there were toys and chalk boards provided. Would give 10 out of 10.

This cafe is a lovely little place to stop for cake , but sadly can not get any light lunches only cakes . So if your looking to eat proper food find another stop. But if just light refreshments it’s worth calling in here cakes are amazing .

With 4 generations of one family stopping in here today not one of us can fault the reception received, our delicious cream tea, the lovely garden and the children’s play area! We were made to feel so welcome and the children given appropriate foliage to feed the unbelievably beautiful llamas. We only intended to pop in, but ended up staying a while and left with a genuine feeling of a special visit!! Thank you so much - we will definitely come back And the scones were absolutely delicious (we had to order seconds!!)

We drove past this tearoom on the way to the tram for our day out. When we arrived we weren’t greeted in any way, it felt more like we were intruding. We asked if we had to go to the counter to order (as no one had spoken to us) and we were just told ‘yes’. Like many other reviews, the lady behind the counter wasn’t friendly at all and we even felt like walking out. Anyway, we had children with us and didn’t want to go and find anywhere else. The tea and cake was nice but overpriced. No ‘thank you’ when we left! We walked up the road to the tram only to realise there was a lovely cafe there with much much friendlier staff! Would much rather have given our custom to them.

Short walk from the end of the Seaton tram line. Llamas in the field. Sitting surrounded by beautiful garden plants. Cream tea, cake and coffee or tea. Perfect place. Also wildlife photos to purchase. All beautiful.

We were pleased to see Liddons Dairy back to what it does best, cakes, teas, coffees and lovely ice creams. We missed them last year so went twice this year and enjoyed lovely local ice cream and a cream tea. They also have a lovely range of locally photographed cards in the shop .

Lovely unusual tearoom that used to be called Tropical Tea Garden. A lovely peaceful spot within easy walking distance of the end of the line of the Seaton Tramway.Views across fields;surrounded by many interesting and beautiful tropical palms in pots;a few deer and many interesting breeds of exotic chickens in the neighbouring field. Lovely cakes and lunchtime snacks. We are always made to feel very welcome.

The lemon tart that I ordered was delicious, full of flavour and fresh. The service I received was delightful and the scenery was wonderful.

Have visited this tearoom several times, always have a warm reception. Set in beautiful surroundings, with lots of flowers and plants surrounding the area. LLamas, guinea pigs, various types of chickens, sheep, and cockatiels for both adults and children to enjoy.

We have been passing this tearoom frequently over the years, after living for many of those in east Devon.

I had the cream tea the scones were lovely and just warm, absolutely gorgeous. My children and husband hand baguettes etc but the salad accompaniment were a real sight, fennel, nasturtium flowers, herbs, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes pepper and onions. Also marigolds petals each salad slightly different and served on pretty China plates. We all enjoyed trying the flowers and herbs. A lovely setting the children enjoyed looking at the chickens and Llamas.A lovely find.

Tasty ham sandwich with beautiful garnish! Lovely surroundings and addition of the animals to keep my toddler entertained!

Stopped here for lunch before walking into Colyton town from the tram. Had my granddaughter with us & we saw they had a few animals for her to look at. Chickens, llamas & guinea pigs. She enjoyed looking at them. We ordered a ham sandwich and a mozzarella & pesto panini. Both were really tasty but we loved the fact that edible flowers, leaves were served with the salad and were picked from their garden as we sat there. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

Found this tearoom when walking from the Colyton tram station back to the car. Nice little outside area to sit in and great cream tea.

We visit here every time we are in Devon, there is always a warm welcome here, the food is excellent, home cooked and the cleanliness of the cafe is very good.

¡Qué hermosa tetería que nos tropezamos hoy en Colyton. Y scones y tortas de chocolate caliente, el mejor que he tenido! Está emplazado en un entorno tan bonito, donde se dan a un jardín super hay pollos y ovejas y alpacas y un aviario. Si alguna Colyton, quizás después de viajar en el Tranvía Seaton mira en este precioso lugar. Está a sólo una corta distancia a pie de la estación de tranvía.

Un encantador y pintoresco, tetería bien presentado en un entorno pintoresco. La merienda fue excelente, deliciosas crema bollos amplio y mermelada y un gran tazón de té no me puedo quejar de nada. La sala está muy bien decorado. Hay un huevo fresco para comprar, libros y plantas. Aparcamiento en el lugar muy recomendado una visita. Espero volver pronto para probar sus pasteles.

A bit of a hidden gem off the beaten track but a truly lovely, quirky place. The proprietor was very friendly, made us welcome and even altered the choice with the cream tea option so I could have a cold drink. The scones were lovely and it was so nice to sit on the pretty patio area outdoors and look into the countryside ☺️

My wife has a fairly tragic obsession with guinea pigs so we thought we'd stop here for lunch. Nice patio area in the sun, and lots of creatures to entertain animal lovers. The locally caught crab sandwiches were great. What was a really nice touch was the homegrown herb salad they came with. Really nice. Well worth a visit if you're staying locally. Great for kids.

Great place to stop for a breather on your cycle , lovely tea and cakes. I had the cream tea for one , il definatly be stopping here again . There were ten of us in the cycle today . My photo shows only one scone but you get two and they were delishious .

Interesting gardens and few animals, lamas. Cakes are delicious and sitting really lovely easy to get to and access.

Popped in here for a bite to eat today. Sandwiches were great and so was the location.Luckily we arrived before before others as not the quickest service and would hate to be here if it was full.However, if you're not in a hurry then definitely worth seeking this place out.

I come to visit my parents near Colyton often and in the summer months always make a point of coming here. Delightful little place. Great setting and the food is truly excellent. Sandwiches and panini are wonderful. The salad (mostly grown on the premises) delicious. Coffee is good too. River Coly is down the road for the children to paddle in. Always a joy.

As other reviewers, we found the tearooms when walking from the tram to Colyton. Great setting, sitting outside in the sun and the crab sandwiches were amazing.Service and staff were good and we finished our visit with some wonderful honeycomb ice cream.

After the Tram ride and exploring Colyton, we refreshed ourselves at this great Farm Teahouse. Sitting outside with tea and homemade cakes, we enjoyed the countryside and the nearby animals. A lovely place to get refreshment.

We stumbled across this tea room as I guess many people do as we made the walk from the tram down into Colyton. We decided to go back after we had explored the town. It was a nice day, the outdoor setting looked inviting and as it was mid morning we were looking forward to their advertised cream tea. Upon arrival we were made to feel extremely unwelcome, not even a 'hello' passed the lips of the lady behind the counter. Barely any other exchange of words, just a very uncomfortable 'presence' which I can't really explain. The place was not busy, just one other table when we arrived. We ordered a cream tea for one as we decided to share. We also ordered a brownie for our son who then decided he wanted a different cake. The lady had only put the brownie on the plate at the counter and we asked politely if she would mind swapping the brownie for the cake my son preferred the look of. You would have thought we'd asked her to go and bake a special cake it was so much of an effort! Just muttered 'that's an extra 80p' which we were obviously happy to pay. When we got our cream tea we then noticed the lady sitting down to have her breakfast so perhaps she was annoyed we were delaying her breakfast time?. Regardless of this I think if you work in the service industry and you have PAYING customers it doesn't take much to SMILE or say HELLO to make your customers feel welcome! It was such a dampener on our visit after such a lovely morning on the tram with lovely friendly staff, in complete contrast to the unfriendly staff in this cafe. Also a small complaint that squash here is £1.40 which I think is far too much considering it is just cordial and tap water. This cafe could be amazing as it has the setting, just such a shame about the unwelcoming nature of the staff.

I hate complaining, would much rather leave good feedback for everyone but today's visit was awful, we were really looking forward to a nice lunch, tea, cakes the lot & was delighted to discover Liddons just outside the tram station, we found a table & my husband went inside to order, the lady on the counter didn't acknowledge him but my husband waited patiently until she'd finished what she was doing but then she buzzed off....returned. ...then buzzed off, I was sat outside watching other customers swapping plates as staff served wrong orders to tables, we tried to get the lady's attention with a nod and a smile. ...but got a glare in return so we promptly left, got back on the tram and ate in Seaton instead. Apologies for the negative feedback but today's visit was quite frustrating and disappointing, maybe it was just bad luck or simply 'one of those days '.

On route back to the Colyton Tram from having a wonder around Colyton (another highly recommend tea room shop 'The Olde Corner Shoppe'.) we decided stop for a short rest, and ice creams. Gentleman here was really nice, and friendly made us feel welcome, okay ice creams was tad expensive but so well worth the price. Top quality and really lovely, with fresh ingredients IE real fruit pieces, choc chips etc. Well as the tea room there's chickens and a Llama also pair of cute Cockatiel's. Defiantly well worth coming here and we plan come back to this Tea Room in the near future.

Good choice of sandwiches, baguettes and paninis as well as cakes. The sandwiches came with a small unusual salad which was nice and perfect for a sunny day. My cream tea was also nice, but the scones had been microwaved making them crumbly and possibly indicating they weren't today's. No choice of cheese or fruit scones either.Chickens and lamas to see and nice view from the courtyard. A short walk from Colyton tram station / town centre. Fair prices.

Having tried a few Devon teas, this one was easily the best. Oh and the sandwiches were accompanied by the prettiest tastiest side salads I've ever had. Lovely setting .

Impromptu stop on our dog walk with friends. It was a gorgeous day so the garden was beckoning but the main building is beautiful too. Our dog was fascinated by the lovebirds in the aviary in the garden :) The gent taking our orders at the counter was a little slow but the food was very good. The salad garnish with the sandwiches was a picture and very fresh. My crab sandwich was delicious. Will definitely be stopping here again.

Just as you step off the Seaton tramway at Colyton you will come across Liddons Dairy Tearoom. Delightful place with the chef coming out to pick ingredients for her dishes direct from the garden. Tastiest cake I have had for a long time and my husbands crab sandwich was literally pretty as a picture. Do take cash though, they don't accept cards.

I had spotted this tearoom when we went on the trams from Seaton and stated we must try it. We went on our last day of holiday. Very friendly owners and the most delicious cream tea which we had on the very comfortable patio area. I commented after finishing the two large scones how beautifully fluffy and light the scones wereand the male owner informed me that he always baked the scones freshly every day!!! An ABSOLUTE must if you want a really good cream tea.There was also an enclosed area nearby for children to see various farm breeds and llamas.

Stopped here for a snack when we got off the Tram. had tea, coffee, and sandwiches, they were very nice but not cheap £28.00 for four people. I would recommend it but as I say you could get it cheaper

Liddon's serve lovely fresh sandwiches and afternoon tea. We dropped in one afternoon as we were staying on the village for a few days. They are on the edge of Colyton village in a quiet location by the river, just down from the entrance to Seaton Tramway with views across the fields. Whilst your food is being prepared you can have a look at the collection of tropical plants, fancy chickens and the llamas and the cockatiels. My sister enjoyed a local ham and chees sandwich and I had a half cream tea - ie one scone with jam and clotted cream and the scone was warm. Very yummy and if we'd found it earlier in our stay we would have visited more than once.

For a quality cream tea in pretty floral surroundings with pleasant staff look no further. A variety of small animals including llamas for young children to enjoy while the adults concentrate on a seriously good cream tea.

My friend took me here with some others. We had a delicious scone with fresh clotted cream and jam. A nice cup of tea to wash it all done. YUM!

Stopped off at Liddons Tea Rooms for a break in our journey. Off the beaten track in delightful countryside surrounds the tea rooms didn't disappoint. All manner of interesting things to look at and enjoy whilst your refreshments are prepared. My husband chose ham & cheese sandwiches which were presented on a large plate with side salad and edible flowers and petals! My cream tea was delicious - two of the lightest scones I've ever eaten with strawberry jam and clotted cream! The owners made us very welcome and our short time there went very fast as we chatted and listened to their history. A charming little find and we will return.

We have had scones in many places but the ones at Liddons are probably the best we have ever tasted. The crab and melted cheese paninni was really tasty and would recommend to anyone. The owners are really friendly and were more than willing to share their knowledge of the area. Sitting out on the terrace with lovely views watching the animals was very relaxing and I would recommend this place to anyone.

We went for afternoon tea with our daughter and had a very yummy cream tea there, however, we were disappointed with the animals there as they were advertised as the main attraction. The only animals they had were two llamas, some chickens and two guinea pigs. The guinea pigs were in a fairly small run with some shade at the end. However, the grass was very long, we didn't see any food and there wasn't any water either. Would we visit again? For a cream tea yes, but specifically to see the animals then no.

Very pleasant trip to Liddons after going on the tram trip from Seaton. Final week before closing for the winter so a few menu choices not available. Took some time for food to be delivered when not very busy but food was freshly prepared and delightful. Bread very fresh and ingredients tasty. We had the crab which was delicious.

We visited this tea room a few days ago whilst using the Seaton tramway. We had 2 dogs with us and a 16 month old baby. We felt really welcome at the tea room and the food was delicious and well presented. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and amount of salad that was provided with the paninis. I would highly recommend this place for lunch or a piece of homemade cake!

Tea on the sunny terrace after the pleasant stroll around Colyton - couldn't wish for a better way to end the afternoon and our trip on Seaton Tramway

Everything was fine, especially the crab sandwiches. They took a little time to prepare, but when they arrived, you could see why. Staff very pleasant and we discovered some real gems for sale in the rather small but select garden area. An extremely pleasant way for the family to while away the afternoon. something for everyone from two years of age up to 70!

We visited here for lunch to find somewhere to host my mother's 100th birthday before a trip on the tram from Colyton Station. What a find! The location is beautiful and the inside tea-room is very tranquil and welcoming. Outside there are lovely flowers and animals and birds for younger party members to enjoy. The food is excellent. We were so glad we chose here as the staff could not have been more welcoming. Despite having a variety of different orders (there is something on the menu for all tastes), food was delivered in good time and was delicious; all beautifully presented with edible flowers in the salads. Thank you for a great time - can't recommend highly enough.

Having enjoyed the tram ride from Seaton we planned to go into Colyton for a light lunch but decided to visit Liddon`s dairy tearoom we were not disappointed. It had a light airy atmosphere well kept gardens with a menagerie of different animals. The quality of the cream tea was excellent with service wait time no more than five minutes, The owner was very friendly and chatty. Would recommend this tea room for a visit.

I'm not one too read reviews, and I'm very glad I didn't with this one, they all seem too be very negative, I visited liddons dairy on a sunny day with my family , well kept gardens, large outsid e seating area and some very quirky animals , including lamas which the kids loved ! The quality of the cakes and coffees were excellent , really cannot fault this little tearoom. I will definitely be visiting again when I'm in the area

This tea room is set in an idyllic place on the edge of Colyton and the building has been refurbished to a very high standard. We had cakes, ice cream and coffees which were all of excellent quality, but our visit was marred by the dreadful atmosphere inside the tea room. The owner and her husband were sitting at the front table chatting with another gentleman and reading the Sunday papers I said hello twice to her as she moved to stand behind the counter to serve me, but she could barely raise a smile. She then snapped at her husband to serve our teens with their ice creams and the whole atmosphere was tense and unwelcoming. She was also incredibly uptight with a member of staff who'd been tasked with wiping all the tables down and straightening the oilcloth tablecloths within an inch of their life. Such a pity, as the place is thoughtfully laid out with good quality second hand books to purchase and browse, a selection of children's toys for little ones to borrow and some interesting animals outside including chickens and llamas. However, a smile and a friendly welcome cost nothing and was such a contrast to the friendly locals we'd been chatting to earlier in the village who were not there to make a living out of our custom as visitors, but merely being friendly and helpful. We won't return.

We stopped here (six of us) after getting off the Seaton Tram at its end and turn-around stop - Colyton.The Liddons Dairy Tearoom is very inviting and attractive, just a short walk from the Tram station, It was not busy and many tables outside free; so we thought we would sit outside for a little lunch.The environment here is really lovely, with many potted plants, flowers, with nice seating in an open terrace off the restaurant. All very good..... so far!We ordered 3x cream teas, a ham and cheese toasted pannini, an egg mayonnaise baguette and an ice cream and three other drinks. You have to pay in advance at the point of ordering - which I did to the young man that took my order. We sat down an enjoyed the ambiance, and waited for the drinks and food. And waited.....and waited......eventually, after about 35 minutes or so, the teas arrived and my coffee (but not the scones or sandwiches) After another 15 minutes, two of the scones arrived, but not the other cream tea or the sandwiches.After complaining to the young waiter, (who responded by saying "we're extremely busy, there's nothing I can do, they are working on your order as I speak"....I looked around at the empty tables.After another 15 minutes, our egg mayonnaise and the pannini finally arrived, this now after some 45 minutes wait - but not the third cream tea.After complaining to the young waiter again, and another 15 minutes, (and the teas all drunk) the other scone for the third cream tea finally arrived, (via a rather sour-faced middle aged lady and not so much as a 'sorry') This now was over an hour after the teas had been brought out!There was no apology and the owner and the other three people working there all seem totally disorganized and unable to do what they have set up to - i.e to provide a service!Other people also outside could also be heard to complain and talking between themselves about the complete lack of attention and service - its rather like something out of Fawlty Towers!To be fair, the food was very good and well presented, the disjointed way it is dispatched and the shocking wait for what amounts to a very basic simple order, makes for a poor impression and hence this review. I cannot imagine what this would be like if they were really busy, its such a shame as its a lovely looking place.

Stopped for a late lunch on a sunny August weekday. It was a lovely setting with eating both inside or on the patio. Mediterranean Panini special with side salad did not disappoint. Very tasy,and the herb salad side was delicious. Husband had cream cheese and ham Panini and enjoyed that too. Lovely spot for light lunch,and the cream teas looked fabulous too.

There were a number of things that really let this tearoom down. Firstly, the service was very poor. The owner was very unfriendly, and didn't say a word to us as we came up to order, not even a 'hello' or 'what would you like', she barely managed eye contact. This was repeated by the waitress, who placed our food on the table in total silence. We also heard arguing between the owner and staff, leading to a generally negative atmosphere. Secondly, the salad they served me (which was nicely fresh from the garden) had a caterpillar and a spider hiding in it. Finally, the food is very overpriced for what it is, which was a slightly soggy panini. It was a real shame, as the tearoom looked so promising with a lovely patio garden. Unfortunately we will not be returning.

Last time my group came for a pre-booked visit, the food was good but the welcome wasn't. What a change a really lovely place to visit! Excellent and friendly service.Good quality food.Will want to come again!

A short stroll from the Seaton Tram Station just before entering the picturesque little town of Colyton you will come across Liddons Dairy Tearoom. A lovely little place that is set in glorious countryside & has a small animal farm attached to it with horses,birds, chickens & even Llamas....the kids will love it. Lunch & the service we had at the restaurant was excellent. Thoroughly recommended .

I went to the tea room while visiting Devon with my family and it was one of the best parts of the weekend! The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the coffee and baguette was served fairly quickly and was delicious! It had a lovely outside seating area which was extremely relaxing sitting peacefully in the sun and had animals there which my two kids aged 4 and 5 loved! It was a wonderful experience and if I come to Devon again I will be returning.

Walked passed and decided to have a light lunch. Was served and went outside to sit down. I had ordered 2 mango smoothies that took over 20 minutes to arrive and then did not taste of mango!!After over an hours wait for our food to turn up, I went to ask how long it would be? we had only ordered 2 panini's and was told that it was being done. We waited another 10 minutes for it to turn up. We wouldn't of minded if it was busy but there was only 4 other tables occupied when we turned up. Go if you have time to sit around and wait.

Went there for cream tea with my 11 month old, absolutely lovely setting and the weather was gorgeous so we sat outside. The lady was very friendly and we did get into a conversation with her, after finishing our scones (home-made and delicious) we was talking and a gentleman brought over a guinea pig for my 11 month old to stroke, i noticed a couple of outdoor toys for children so made me feel very happy to bring my 2 older daughters, 4 & 6 to here as well. The animals where lovely to see and it really is a beautiful setting,a great experience - in my top 5 of places for a good cuppa!!

The owner grows all her plants from seeds and sells loads of them. Don't get greedy unless you take the car! There is a parking area here, and there are llamas, a couple of ponies, a guinea pig and several different kinds of chickens. So whilst you have a quiet cuppa under the big umbrellas in the Summer, or inside in the Winter, kids can be spotting the wildlife! Also several tabletop wooden toys for tinies to play with. Home-made cakes (including merangues flavoured with real fruit and sandwiched together with clotted cream), icecream and cream teas, as well as light lunches. Have been back several times.

Took parents for a fathers day treat.amazing cake n scones.beautiful gardens with plants for sale ,purchased a gorgeous sun flower. Parents loved their outing.will be back,

Stopped here with two hungry under 6's and was made to feel very unwelcome. I don't think the owner likes kids in the place. We could only afford scones and tea as it's cash only but the owner was rude and put us off ever returning. she was sweeping up under our feet as we were eating and after our little boy spilt his drink on the plastic table cloths you would have thought he had commited a crime. She went into a panic, made us move tables and then asked us to sit our child properly at the table so he didn't do it again, Even moving his chair at the next table while he was sat in it. We are careful parents but kids do have accidents) The young lad who served us looked like he hated his job but was much more pleasant. Such a shame as the Scone was delicious, the place looks lovely and the animals are great but we won't be returning.

The owners were straight out of Fawlty Towers, especially the Wife :-( who was so rude that I nearly left BEFORE I ordered a simple tea, coffee and cake which took 20 minutes to arrive ! When my Wife queried why we hadn't received our order she was challenged us with "Have you paid?". We are local and will not be recommending this place to anyone. Thank God we're not all like this in Devon !!! The place wasn't busy and so she wasn't rushed off her feet...........

We came here on the tramway from Seaton and had a really excellent cream tea. The children also enjoyed the various animals. The setting is very pleasant on a sunny day, but there is plenty of space inside. However, I can see that a rush would overwhelm the serving staff.

We called in here on Friday after a ride on the tram from Seaton.The waitress was really friendly and served us with the most appetising lunch. It was only sandwiches I know, but the side salad on the plate was a picture. She had used fresh herbs from their herb garden and took the time to tell us what they all were. Will be back again !!!

We had a family visit here for lunch after arriving on the tram from Seaton. It's a beautiful place, with animals to occupy the kids. However, in line with previous comments the lady running the place is clearly in the wrong job. She had zero customer service skills, leaving a poor young waitress to deal with a rush of customers while she emptied the post box and moved a Llama! We were the second table in there and it took them 45 minutes for them to get us 4 sandwiches! Real shame as otherwise it stood out in so many positive ways.

This is the third time we have visited and as usual the food was very good. There is a middle aged lady that can be a bit curt at times, but this hasn't put us off visiting.

Stopped off here after our Tram Ride and I had the best cream tea ever! The scone was freshly baked and completely delicious! My husband and little one enjoyed a tasty ice cream and we sat in the lovely courtyard surrounded by the pretty flowers. My son enjoyed playing in the garden and meeting the chickens next door and the guinea pigs too!

We treat ourselves to lovely ice creams on a couple of occaisions.A very nce setting outside in the sunshine.The food they prepare looks good and smells very nice.

We called in for lunch while on holiday, this tearoom is lovely, my children were entertained watching the chickens and other animals giving myself and my husband time to enjoy our food which was of a high standard. We enjoyed it so much we went back for a cream tea at the end of the week. We were impressed with the service and friendly atmosphere.

We called in as the clouds cleared and had delicious Panini - one with avocado and prawns, two others with generous ham, all served with salad herbs and edible flowers from the garden. Good coffee and a pot of Earl Grey tea - and a strong temptation to go on to a cream tea that was being enjoyed by another table. It was busy and as everything is made to order there was a little wait but the setting is lovely and there are exotic chickens and llamas to enhance the view, and an elegant horse in a nearby paddock.

Myself, my two sons and my elderly mum (83) visited these tearooms for a drink and ice cream and to see if it would be suitable for my son's birthday gathering for afternoon tea with other family members a few days later. We are visitors to the area. The middle aged woman who seems in charge is very unfriendly, several times she turned her back on me as I was talking to her and she gave me no positive regard. Her air is of someone who is agitated by the customer's presence and is not enjoying her job. She made us feel very uncomfortable and as if we were a nuisance. When enquiring about the proposed birthday gathering she was totally off putting, it would obviously be a great strain on her and we were left feeling we were defintely not welcome. The coffee is very poor and the cup not even filled, I had to ask for some more milk to make it a full cup. However the most unreasonable thing was when we asked for an extra cup so my eldest son could try some of his nana's Earl Grey which he has never had before. We were refused the cup by the young waitress with the explanation 'my boss [a man behind the scenes I believe] says I can't give you another cup because that is tea for one' . Unbelievable! I walked out at this point because I found it such an unpleasant place to be but my mum stayed a bit finishing her drink and told them that in all of her life she had never been refused an extra plate or cup to share a bit of food. I also heard an argument in the kitchen as I went to the toilet...there is a lot of negativity here . The woman who seems to be in charge takes no joy in her job and shouldn't be there. And the obvious grasping of every penny is repulsive. An experience that effected my whole day in a negative way. It could have coloured my view of Devonshire people had I not met some lovely people in shops and cafes in Seaton. Such a shame ...it is a beautiful setting, a lovely place...but with unpleasant people running it.

As a local I have visited this tearoom on several occasions. The setting is beautiful and the rooms very presentable. However, on every occasion I have been greeted by an extremely unfirendly middle aged woman. On one occasion I was even turned away becuase she was expecting a large party to arrive. Thinking that this was possibly not normal behaviour, I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt and visited again yesterday with a friend. To my utter amazement, after finishing my last sip of coffee, while considering whether to contine with lunch, I was approached by this middle aged woman who I assume to be the owner and was ordered to leave as we had only ordered coffee and she wanted the table for other customers. It was very embarrasing and we were aware of other customers watching. We had only been there for fifteen minutes, five of which were spent waiting for the coffee (half a cup of coffee half was froth).I will never visit this tearoom again while it remains under this ownership. I belong to a group who were planning to visit this cafe today as they do fairly regulalry, but after hearing about my experience they decided to go elsewhere.Maybe this 'lady' would like to consider that she may need to depend on local custom during the winter months when there are not so many tourists.I would like to add that the other staff seemed to be very friendly and polite.

Rode the Seaton tramway to Colyton with the kids, then stopped off here for tea. Lovely tearoom with indoor and outdoor seating, hens, horse and llamas. No gluten free and no cards accepted - but look out for the ice cream sodas!

Perfect weather, and a lovely lunch outside at this quiet little cafe. Sandwiches and the scone were of good quality. Had a long chat with the owner, it's always good to get some local info! Loads of nice walks nearby, we walked along the river (heading away from the coast), if you don't mind cows it was idyllic. Also there was cycle hire available just by the tram station, but don't forget the hills, I had to walk up a few, and seriously brake on the downhill runs. Lovely way to see a bit more of the countryside for an hour or two though.

We visited this place on a stop off from Seaton Tramway, We had a Cream Tea & it was wonderful the owner was very friendly & made sure we knew there was water for our dog, there was also an area with animals (chickens/guinea pigs/llama's)The food/drink was nice & the service friendly what more could I want?

We visited the tea rooms after a trip on the Seaton to Colyton Tramway. The tea room is ideally located just down the road from the tram stop so is a great place to stop off for a cream tea before the return journey! The gardens were in full bloom and were beautiful. A lot of attention to detail has been paid to the garden. My 2 year old loved looking at the Llamas, chickens and horse in the garden. The inside was decorated nicely and the service was very good. I only had a coffee and a cake but it was very nice.

Walking with friends in the area we stopped at this tea shop and were made very uncomfortable by a middle-aged woman who I presumed was the owner. The young waitress and the waiter there were fine but unfortunately, the atmosphere was spoiled by the bad tempered woman who told us off for putting the tea pot on the table and made us come to the counter to pay before we got our order. Another couple there were told off too for putting their tray on a chair.Cakes were good, surrounding too but we were positively terrified !

Went to visit this tea room for lunch today. When I asked for a high chair for my toddler I was told to go to the ladies toilet to get one as that is where they are stored. I think this is very unhygienic, I wouldn't want to eat my dinner off a table stored in a toilet, so I don't expect my child to either. I was also expected to go out and get the high chair myself and negotiate the narrow doorways. We decided not to stay for any food/drink so cannot comment on this. I was very disappointed as it looked a very nice and quaint tea room.

Liddon's Dairy (and Tropical Tea Gardens) is a cafe / attraction on the outskirts of the lovely East Devon village / town of Colyton. If you are taking the tram from Seaton you will walk past it on your way from Colyton station to the village centre. The ambience, in fine weather, is distinctly continental with parasols and outdoor seating on a sun-drenched patio. The menu is small but the simple food is delivered with style: I had the best Egg Mayo baguette I have ever had - real yellow-fresh chopped egg, not the usual pale homogenised paste. The roll was crisp and fresh, not thawed out and soggy, and all accompanied by an unusual (and delicious) fresh garden herb salad. Brilliant. Ice cream (of course), cream teas, cakes and bakes - all fresh and good. There are unusual breeds of poultry, guinea pigs and Llamas for children to see while you relax with your cake and coffee. Well worth a trip.

A very good, well presented, and thoughtful restaurant for light meals and snacks. Visit in conjunction with a trip on the Seaton Tramway, by car or bus.