Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms in South Derbyshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Sunday 11th August 2024, My husband and I met our friend from Sheffield and after visiting the craft centre, we were all in need of refreshments as it was a very hot and sunny day. We went to the Melbourne Hall Tea Room. Where we found a nice table indoors in the cool and our friend had a chocolate chip ice cream and a coke. My husband and I had ‘Posh’ strawberry milkshakes, which were made from fresh fruit, ice cream, milk and topped with whipped cream and strawberry sauce and were really scrummy. We spent a nice hour here cooling down and catching up on news and gossip as we had a lot to catch up on. After leaving here we went to visit Melbourne Hall. This is a very nice tea room with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Terrible service. Have to wait outside for someone to come and say when a table will be ready. Disregarded by passing waitresses & took ages. Customer relations very poor. Once seated no-one told us we had to go up to counter to order. Once ordered took cc 35 minutes to receive 2 bowls of soup and rolls (they were good) having enquired several times of passing waitresses what was happening. "Busy witth other tables" was the answer. "Doing our best." Thenat the end had to queue another 5 minutes to pay. There's a sign behind the counter which presumably they bring out from time to time asking customers to be polite - also saying "staff have feelings too." So seemingly, poor service leading to customer complaints a regular problem. We were polite - but they need to emply more staff, train them to have better customer relations, place some menus outsdie that can be perused while waiting and improve significantly how the kitchen works and the place is managed.. . Quite spoilt the day. Beware if visiting the Hall.

Lovely little place. Reasonably priced and a lovely cheese scone with a pot of tea. They got me a china tea cup, was no trouble at all for them. Highly recommend this place.

Live in Shardlow so fancied a little trip out for lunch somewhere different..stumbled across this lovely little tea room..the lady who found us a cosy corner in the cafe was so welcoming, friendly and polite. We had an amazing lunch (great portion sizes!) followed by fresh scones with clotted cream (which were absolutely amazing! So light and warm!). Will definitely be going again soon! Yes it was very busy and getting a table if not dry enough to sit outside looks to be hit and miss, but whilst people seem to be complaining about that on here, what are they supposed to do if they're full? We went in with the attitude, if we can get a table great, if not then another time. If you want hot, fresh, home cooked food and amazing cakes and you're lucky enough to get a table, it'll be well worth it! Hoping to get a seat again very soon!

Staff not welcoming. Most items on menu unavailable. Few cold drinks on a hot day. Coffee machine broken. Rather disappointing as we’ve had better visits here before.

I've been coming here for years since my children were younger. My son is at Loughborough University now and I sometimes bring him when I visit and my daughter. Came recently, had soup, cakes and tea. All delicious. Also had our dog as we sometimes do and he was given a biscuit. It's a nostalgic gem and we love it.

Disappointed, as yet again we waited outside in the cold only to be told they were full inside . Shan't bother again This used to be a nice place to visit but I object to being made to wait outside.

I was visiting my family in South Derbyshire and had come to Melbourne for a walk and a cuppa. We decided to have a light lunch option and opted for the Buck Rarebit. This was a traditional rarebit with a poached egg on top and served with a side salad. The rarebit was delicous with a hint of mustard. Very tasty and served promptly with a smile. We returned the next day for cake as we hadn't managed it previously and I had chocolate cake and my partner had bakewell blondie. We found the service on both days to be friendly and attentive, food was well presented and served fairly quickly and seemed to be well organised.

My daughter and i decided to have afternoon tea whilst shopping in Melburne. Great anticipation whilst looking at the different individual outlets on the way to the cafe. Sadly the outside really did not appeal, not enough tables, lack of passion to who it looks, needs more flowers etc The scones and tea was okay Could do better to entice more afternoon tea people

Stayed at Melbourne Hall with Download Festival Rock Retreat for 4 days. Went to the Tea Rooms for breakfast every day. The food was delicious and covered GF really well. The staff were delightful and welcoming. So glad they opened early very day to feed us before our festival days out. We were so thankful.

As the door sign instructed, we waited (for some while) outside (in the cold) There was a dog water bowl (upended) by the "queue here" sign, which usually indicates some degree of welcome for our 4 legged friends. When a waitress finally came we were told (although the tables inside were less than half occupied) we were not welcome inside with a dog, but we could to sit outside. It was cold and damp but we were hungry after a long walk, so we decided to sit outside. Well, the tables and chairs were filthy. We wouldn't have expected a muddy dog to be offered a place on the seating intended for humans So, we walked into town, discovering Tea at Three, where we received a very warm welcome, (as did our doggy companion), and lovely drinks and cakes I mentioned the poor experience of Melbourne Hall tea rooms to a friend who lives in Melbourne, they said "Yes, the standard has gone down"

Delicious food and a warm welcome . The tea rooms are outside the Melbourne Hall Gardens, so you can pay a visit whether or not you are visiting the gardens. Toilet facilities near by .

Love this beautiful tea room, the food is gorgeous with plenty of choice and the staff are wonderful, can’t wait to go back again soon

Christmas meal for Breedon WI. Warm, welcoming and festively decorated. The room looked beautiful. Excellent food, well served by friendly staff.nothing too much trouble. The evening was a joy.

We've not been for a long while but had a wonderful lunch there yesterday. A lovely welcoming tearoom, excellent food, will definitely be visiting again very soon!

Went there for a coffee and cake on Sunday 7 August 2022. I was approaching a table in the courtyard when two waitresses clearing the table behind me started talking to me. I turned round, stepping towards them, and promptly fell over a parasol stand. No glass of water, I had to ask for a damp cloth to clean up my injured leg, and I still had to go inside to order, where I had to wait until the waitress had stopped faffing about.

Been visiting here for years, but will not go again, it's always closing randomly. Yesterday it was closed at 2.30 on a sunny Saturday! No apology from the staff for yet another impromptu closing Tables reserved but empty. Don't bother there are nicer places in the town with better menus, open consistently.

We loved our late lunch call in. We'd never been before and were really impressed with the kind and chatty service (despite them being super busy) and the amazing food. We took away some cakes which we enjoyed later. The tearoom itself was spacious, clean and comfortable - not loads of tables crammed in like you get in some places. We were pleased we called in. Great job!

Hard to choose what was best; the food or the service! I had a lovely Welsh Rarebit, followed by an amazing piece of Victoria Sponge, which was outshone by the warm and friendly service. The tea room is deceptively large inside, but they haven’t opted to squeeze in loads of tables, so feels spacious and welcoming.

My husband and I went for lunch on a Wednesday, we sat outside, the staff are very friendly they have got a nice menu with a good variety of food and drink, the food was spot on couldn't fault it we had a ploughman's and ham, egg and chips, simple but just perfectly done quite large portions such a lovely place we will be going again

The tea rooms were fantastic. All the staff were super friendly. My wife had a traditional tea whilst I went for ham, egg and chips. Both were perfect! Definitely a place to visit! There was also great walks and a beautiful Norman Church nearby.

We called today for lunch and had great food ample portions and well presented,i had The Cheese and caramel onion sandwich and my husband had a Ham omelette which was light and fluffy just how he likes them. The staff were all very pleasant and...

A Christmas WI festive party evening. Wonderful warm welcome in beautifully decorated room. This venue is within the courtyard of Melbourne Hall. Beautiful food, generous portions and very friendly helpful staff. They accommodated our quizzes, and raffle with a smile. Well done.

Came with 3 friends for afternoon tea and it was lovely! The staff were pleasant and attentive and there was plenty of food. One of us needed gluten free food which was no issue. The cake choices were amazing and we even ended up bringing...

Went there for lunch with 2 grandchildren. No children's menu and had to ask and informed that children could have anything off the main menu but not a lot of choice for them. We had wraps but not worth the money at all. The bill...

We managed to get a table inside after a lovely walk with my partner up to Staunton Harold Reservoir. The selection of cakes, ice creams, cream teas, scones, salads, sandwiches are amazing and cater for everyone. I have a gluten allergy and had a wide...

Excellent service from the staff who were very very busy. A lovely place for a good old fashioned brew. Or a little something to nibble.

Please publish your opening times Twice now I’ve traveled to your tearoom and it’s closed or just locked up with no communication as to when or if you’ll be opening?!?

A lovely relaxing place for a trip out and a delicious and enjoyable drink and cake and a nice place for a walk around the gardens or lake. My family have enjoyed trips to Melbourne over many years.

These are strange times, and you never know what to expect when you return to a favourite haunt. My concern, naturally, was will the cheese scone still be as good as it was before? After a year of being locked up half the time, the...

Well complete disappointment, sausage roll was small for £2.50 Chicken wrap was cold Fish finger sandwich chips was awful Veg dish For the money it was a waste

We visited c 1.30ish prior to going round the absolutely wonderful gardens and grounds. I acknowledge the difficulties and restrictions that covid puts on businesses like these and that you have to wait outside, before getting a table. However I don't think it is unreasonable...

Lovely location, good scones. Such a shame that they felt they needed to serve all the food and tea using polystyrene and paper plates/ cups . I know it’s because of Covid but most cafes and restaurants are managing with their usual cups and plates....

We've visited 3 times in the last 2 weeks! Great to have this place back open. Good Covid- aware measures in place. Staff lovely as always and they make the best cheese scones in the whole of Derbyshire!

Not up to date, drove 26 miles after the website said the tea rooms were open, but the board outside declared it was closed! Moral, forget all you see on the website.

Popped in mid bike ride. Good COVID19 protocols in place. Friendly staff. Good menu and speed of service (had to prompt for one of the items) Sauasge and bacon cob and home made chips was fab. Would return.

I absolutely love this tea rooms, easily one of my top go to places. I've visited alot of tea rooms in the past and this little one exceeds expectations. The level of service from all staff members is second to none, always service with a smile and adequate wait times for food and drink which leads me onto the quality of homemade food from Melbourne tea rooms. I like to think of myself a scone connoisseur and I've visited alot of places to try and find some of the best scones in Derbyshire, Melbourne tea rooms certainly provides a warm, buttery melt in the mouth scone, lash it with clotted cream and jam and its like heaven in your mouth. The tea is also wonderfully brewed and even offers decaf for people like me that can't have high doses of caffiene. The sandwiches and soups are hearty and tasty and i'd highly recommend a visit. The tea rooms itself offers a spacious place with outdoor seating and has a real good vibe to the place. If I could give this place more stars I would!Just like to add how great the service was while we battle through this pandemic, I was saddened when the tea rooms had to close but after a while MTR offered a takeaway service and we used it a couple of times because the quality was up to standard still. Thanks for keeping us in scones and sandwiches

We went a few times in January, it's a quiet, out of the way spot that is popular with mums and children and cyclists and locals. Parking out the front was easy, it is a homey comfy spot with a fire, wooden furniture, fresh flowers on the tables, newspapers and an easy going feel with good food cooked well.

Went yesterday after a nice walk and fancied a tea and a cake.. sadly disappointed!! Sat down and waited for a table service that never came??? 15 minutes and no “be with you shortly sir” or “sorry we are a bit busy” just nothing!! Ended up walking out as terrible service and attitude! Would not recommend at all

Visit on a cold afternoon at about 3 pm. Sat down and spent 10 mins being ignored by a group of 4 young women who not obviously doing anything. One sat down opposite us to have her break, after cleaning her table. A couple came in and sat down sometime after us and were immediately served. Service was slow and sour. Tea was good and hot. Toilets (ladies) overflowing with paper towels, non-too clean, cold and with paint coming off walls. All toilet doors open to the restaurant.Nice open fire at one end.

visited with family a really nice charming tea room with fantastic food and service at very reasoable price

A very chilly morning, had tea with poached eggs on toast. Eggs done to perfection. Staff friendly and helpful. Will go again.

I have visited the Tea Rooms on a number of occasions now and I have to say “what a wonderful place it is”. The staff are super efficient and really friendly, the food is consistently good and great value for money. I always want to try other items on the menu but the cakes are just so delicious, so i always end up ordering Tea and homemade cake, the Bakewell tart along with the Lemon drizzle are the pick of the bunch for me,and Tea Room itself is in a wonderful setting with plenty of character.The Tea Rooms get top marks all round from me. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

We called in here for lunch during a walk .We had a cheese omelette with chips and a salad garnish, and mushrooms on toast. Both were very good - the omelette was piping hot.The scone I had afterwards was OK but rather too crunchy.Overall, with helpful staff, very good.

Been to the tea rooms a few times now. Have tried their afternoon tea, sandwiches , cakes and crumpets. Food is top quality and very tasty. Excellent service too by very pleasant staff.

Fantastic cafe, very traditional and quaint. Good choice of hot and cold food, served 15 of us for afternoon tea. . Food was delicious and fresh and the cake we’re almost hummed made

We have visited the tea rooms several times and found the food to be good, service good and prices reasonable.

We have been to Melbourne Tea Rooms several times over the years and it still remains with its history inside and a lovely selection of food and cakes and friendly staff.

We popped into the courtyard specifically to have a couple of coffees in the sunshine. There is a sign inside stating that they do not serve at the counter but at the table. We sat outside and waited and waited. After ten minutes we gave up and left. Sorry to other reviews that say food lovely etc but if you can’t be bothered to check who is waiting outside then your business is not geared to the customer. It was not busy inside or out. Shortly after we saw another potential customer who had also given up waiting. That’s four customers lost in ten minutes. Unlikely we will return sadly.

After visiting Melbourne Hall we retreated to the associated tea shop.

Raining outside, black coffees and shared a ploughman’s. All very tasty and coffee very good. Staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely go again.

Booked a cream tea for 4 thus afternoon. When we arrived it was very busy. We were shown to a table set with fine china cups and saucers, etc. The staff were very friendly, very efficient, didn't crowd us. Oceans of tea. Scones, jam, and creams were brought to us. All very tasty. A thoroughly enjoyable time. Thank you.

Paid a visit here with family for the first time. Housed in a lovely stone building this tea shop serves soups, sandwiches, toasties, cakes etc. The quality is very good and very well presented. The roasted tomato soup was excellent, the egg sandwich was made with very good bread generously filled, served with crisps and a small salad. The milkshakes were oh so good as were the teas. Lovely atmosphere also. A must visit.

First, a confession. I am a bit obsessive about cheese scones. The blame for this lies with my daughter-in-law’s mother, J, who bakes a perfect cheese scone. Consequently, every NT property tea room and similar establishment that bakes and sells cheese scones that I visit has its cheese scones rated on a 1 to 10 scale that has J’s level of perfection at the very top. Suffice it to say that almost never has this near impossible target been reached. A crunchy, cheesy outside (not too hard), a fluffy inside, a clean taste without excess soda, not too dry, not bready. Rare indeed.

Not open Monday. Sat outside in the court yard. Black coffee, good, with Stilton and Walnut Scone accompanied by onion relish. Very tasty staff very helpful and friendly. Will go again

I stopped here for breakfast on a sunny Sunday morning. It was busy but not overrun. It was well staffed with pleasant, courteous waiting staff, and the food was great. Slightly more expensive for breakfast than some places I visit, but excellent quality.

I visited the Tea Rooms on an unplanned stop-off for a cuppa. I can never resist a lemon drizzle when I see it on the menu, so, you can imagine, I'm quite the connoisseur! This was the best I've ever had! Moist, textured, beautifully baked. Perfect. Will be back!

I had booked this Tea Room for a Gender Reveal Tea Party over the Bank Holiday Weekend in May.

Shut for a private function On a Saturday afternoon Appears all of Melbourne closes at 3pm on a Sat anyway. Really poor Will avoid whole town in the future!

Excellent food made to order, I recommend the Welsh rarebit. The service was friendly and efficient, a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon

Tucked out of The way this simple but delicious place provides simple but tasty fayre. It is quite busy with regulars and passing trade. The homemade cakes and coffees are lovely, as are the breakfasts and lunches. Has an outdoor seating area and does also provide a take away service for some items on the menu.

We invade Melbourne tea rooms regularly on a Sunday in a sweaty muddy mess after various local runnine events.

Always a favourite for the Mrs and I. Wide range of lite bites or full meals. Specials and all served by friendly staff and some great tables with an open fire. Love the welsh rabbit!

Melbourne is a lovely, interesting place to explore and the Tea Rooms are a great place to eat. Atmospheric, warm and cosy. Husband had a small English Breakfast and I had granary toast with marmalade. We both had coffees. At 10am the room was full of happy walkers, bikers and visitors and we only just got a table. Food was delicious and service was friendly and prompt. Everywhere was nice and clean. Good choice of food on the menu too. Highly recommended.

I was in a situation where I had to unexpectedly comfort an old friend in the autumn. The wind was bitterly cold and blustery and we sort shelter at Melbourne Tea Rooms

Fantastic little venue. That really have everything right. The food,atmosphere and the staff are brilliant. If your going to Melbourne hall, then pop in for something,as you won’t be disappointed.

We booked afternoon tea at Melbourne hall Tearooms as part of my wife's 50th birthday celebrations for 26 family and friends. The food was very nice and catered well for our dietary requirements. The service was excellent. I would highly recommend.

We had driven past Melbourne Hall on many occasions and not known what was there, apart from a lot of parked cars and people walking around. Having a Sunday afternoon with nothing in particular planned we decided to go there to see what was to be seen.Unfortunately the Hall wasn't open - closed to visitors the weekend before - but the little shops in the courtyard were very attractive and worth a mooch. As is often the case when out we decided to see what the tea room had to offer. It was a bright and sunny day so we sat outside. A large blackboard told us to sit down and wait for a waitress. Which we did, for a good 10-15 minutes and nothing happened. I decided to go into the tea rooms and what do I find? 2 young waitresses having an animated conversation, leaning against a work surface!! I asked if I could order some food - 'Of course' they replied and one of them followed me out and food was ordered and turned out to be very nice. I should point out that the sign did say that they were often busy and to be patient - and we were - but when I went into the tea room they were not that busy and we were not the only ones sitting outside, waiting to be served. The moral of this story? For the tea room owners to make sure that their staff are on the ball. I seldom have to write a review where I'm not impressed these days but business owners are missing a trick if they let standards slip. There is one caveat. I went to pay the bill - two sandwiches, a pot of tea and a cup of coffee. The menu said that the sandwiches were around £6 each so not cheap but very nice. The bill came to below £10. I did not argue!

I have visited Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms on many occasions and have enjoyed every visit. They have a variety of food that caters to everyone and have very accommodating staff. Their staff are very welcoming and friendly. Would recommend the toastie’s by far the best toastie I have ever had!

Pretty good food, delivered pretty quickly even though the place was busy. Would recommend for coffee and cake, sandwiches and specials.

Called in on a bike ride for tea and cake.

Lovely little tea rooms very tidy and freshly produced cakes and food. Freindly helpful staff little shops nearby

Thank you for a fabulous afternoon tea at Melbourne tea Rooms ! We hired the private room upstairs for 30 of us and we couldn’t of asked for more. The food was amazing!! Both sandwiches and cakes were delicious, great value for money too, we had to take some home with us! The service was great, both Robyn and the waitress staff were very attentive and always making sure we had enough to eat and drink. The staff were also really kind and offered to set up the room with decorations I bought prior to us arriving - and it looked fabulous ! All in all we had an amazing afternoon, all of our party thoroughly enjoyed themselves ! Great experience ! Would definitely reccomend !!

We visited the Melbourne Tea rooms today. This is our second visit with the grandchildren. We had breakfast, which was lovely. The young waitresses are very pleasant. They are helpful and so kind. It is a joy to go to this cafe. Very clean and the food is good. Thank you so much for making us welcome with the children. Looking forward to our next visit.

There is a large of selection of both large or small cakes are available. We did not try a main meal but people around us seemed to enjoying themselves. Staff friendly but rushed at busy times.

We were here on a Saturday a few weeks ago at the gardens. We sat down on the chairs outside and waited about 10 minutes but no one came to take our order. We went inside and asked for a ploughman's platter which was on the menu. We were told that the main dishes were not available. We looked through the rest of the menu and chose sandwiches. The waitress then told us sandwiches were not available, only cakes. We chose 2 cakes and went back outside. A table near us ordered food about 10 minutes after us. Their food came out and they had sandwiches! We asked another waitress and she said we should have been able to order sandwiches. Another waitress came out and asked us if we had purchased our food and drinks at the cafe, accusing us of bringing our own items and sitting at their table and chairs. This was after she had looked at our 3 drinks in glasses and mugs, and cakes on plates. We weren't sure exactly how to answer but we clearly weren't picnicing! I've worked in cafes and would never accuse customers of this before looking at their table properly! Overall very disappointed and would never go back.

Leisurely breakfast in the tea rooms before a stroll around Melbourne. Well cooked, tasty with good ingredients, two slices of toast and washed down with a never ending pot of tea. Staff were welcoming and friendly with quick service in a relaxed atmosphere.

We were looking for a cafe around Melbourne,we were directed to the Hall . The cafe is in the yard through an archway. It’s quite large . We ordered tea and scones, the service was very polite,the scones were excellent . Thank you

We had lunch here and was a little disappointed. The staff are lovely and the food was nice but not really value for money. I don’t mind paying more if it’s worth it but I don’t feel this is. It was almost £7.00 for two very small slices of cheese on toast. Not really enough to be filling maybe ok for me but not for someone with a bigger appetite. The room was nice but the tables are quite large. No tables for two. Tables weren’t cleared very quickly either. The staff were mainly young but extremely polite and friendly also quite attentive.

This is a golden treasure set in the grounds of Melbourne Hall,very quaint,very clean with excellent service.Well worth a visit if walking in the area or just visiting

A chilly day and the tea room was packed out. We did get a table and ordered sandwiches and soup. The soup was carrot, coriander and bacon - home made and delicious. I asked for it with gluten free bread which was not a problem. Pleasant staff and reasonable prices. Will visit again.

Traditional proper pub, lots of real ale choice and locals at the bar. Classic pub menu we had cottage pie & a lasagna we ordered chips but really didn’t need them as the portion size was great. It was definitely home made and veg that came with the pie was nicely cooked. Food was was about £9 per dish and beer £3.10 a pint. If I lived in the area I would go back.

This café has a lovely atmosphere and is often very busy. I like the food except that I would suggest they purchase a new toaster. We asked that the toast was not to be burnt. When the toast arrives we always find that when we turn it over it is really burnt on the other side. This has happened every time and we send it back. Not been back again for this reason.

I have visited many times in the past and it has always been excellent, but this time I could feel a definite change in the place. We had sat waiting at our table for 15 mins and no one had acknowledged us or taken an order, there seemed to be two ladies serving but for most of the time they were in the kitchen , one in particular seemed rushed and harrised. I think what was off putting was it appeared we had walked in to a creche with lots of young mums and babies. I'm not against children but crying babies and pushchairs on mass , a changing bag strewn across the floor that my friend almost fell over did not feel like the makings of a enjoyable afternoon tea. Maybe we just came at the wrong time , a sad visit as it was my friends birthday treat.

Today I visited the tea rooms with my mum, we have been to a couple over the last year including the Ritz in London. Today's afternoon tea was certainly the best, they catered for gluten free, the service was outstanding we will certainly be recommending to our friends and family . Very good value

We had lovely drinks here in very pleasant surroundings and served by great staff. Highly recommended !

We had friends to stay so we thought we would take them to Melbourne for the afternoon. We went to the tea rooms for lunch. I had the tuna gluten free sandwiches. There was plenty of sandwiches which came with crisps and coleslaw. Afterwards I had the lemon drizzle again as this is my favourite even though it's not gluten free (naughty me) I couldn't finish the cake because I was so full.

We've been twice this year and both times sat in the courtyard with a delicious lunch and rather nice pot of tea! Very good value for money! Attentive staff. Will be visiting again soon!

What a lovely visit to Melbourne Tea Rooms. Very friendly staff who went out their way to ensure we got a table as soon as possible in such a busy environment. The menu has such a great selection and I think it's lovely that they have a gluten free menu available. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family.

Our pre-booked group of eleven enjoyed lunch at the tea rooms, prior to our guided tour of the Hall. Our orders were dealt with in a very friendly manner and all the food was served exactly as ordered! I had a lovely ham and cheese omelette, together with salad and chunky chips. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and would be happy to visit again.

Had a lovely visit to the hall and gardens, but the tea room lets the place down. We called in at 4pm, for coffee and cake, as the cakes being served looked very nice, however, We asked about gluten free cake as my partner is gluten intolerant. We were told that none of the gluten free cakes were home made. We asked if the cakes were bought in and were told that the waitress was not sure, so we asked to see the cake available and were shown a box of Tesco lemon slices, ( which are not very nice in our opinion. ) but they are £1.80 for four, and the tea room were selling them at a cost of £2.70. which means they are making a profit of £9 on every box of cakes they sell, which is outrageous. ! It is possible to buy in perfectly good gluten free cakes from large suppliers. My partner then asked if he could have a toasted sandwich on gluten free bread and was told that they stop doing hot food at 2.30. Firstly, is is hardly a chore to make a sandwich, ( the staff member sat behind us was indeed eating a sandwich at 4pm. ! ) Why advertise the opening hours as 4.30 and stop serving food 2 hours before? The whole thing was a total debacle. I would suggest that gluten intolerant people give this place a miss, and we certainly will not be returning to a cafe that is only serving food for half of the day and ripping off people with an illness !

This is a very busy Tea Room serving excellent Light lunches and snacks. The staff seemed a little stressed but it was very busy. The food was very good and plentiful. I had welsh rarebit which was 2 slices of your choice of bread and included salad, so more than enough and very tasty. I think another member of staff was required to speed things up but perhaps our party of 26 descending on them, albeit booked and reserved, probably caused the slow response. There was a varied menu and a sign saying, No time for cake? take it home wrapped for £2. How can you resist?

7 of us went for afternoon tea for birthday celebration. Fabulous. Excellent value, good service great food and just the right amount of sandwiches, scones and cakes. We couldn't eat it all. We took our own drink which they were happy to provide glasses for and had decorated the table for us without asking or any charge. Highly recommend X

I love this place, the staff are friendly and polite and the food and cakes are great, worth a vist!

The sun was shining and we enjoyed sitting outside . We were quickly attended to by two cheerful waitresses. One took our order and the other made sure our table was cleared and clean. Our drinks arrived very quickly . The omelettes meals were well worth waiting for as they were obviously freshly prepared. I wish I had my camera with me. The omelettes were light and fluffy. The fillings were delicious and generous. The side salads were crisp and well presented in separate bowls plus the chips were chunky. We will definitely visit again and hope that the same chef is in the kitchen. A relaxing stop in a pretty town and a delicious meal at a reasonable price.

Having read reviews on Trip Advisor we thought that it would be a laugh to visit and experience the various things that have upset people. But it was a bitter disappointment, no slamming door, pleasant friendly waitresses not surly ones, prices on a par with cafes of the same standard and cheese scones that were brilliant. The consolation was that we had a very pleasant lunch in a cosy atmosphere. Ah well, better luck next time!

Arrived after a 15 mile bike ride, ready to re-fuel for the ride back. Place was closed, so we sat outside for a while googling for other places to eat nearby. Several other folk came while we were waiting, all of them expecting the place to be open. Disappointing because I'd checked on-line that they open on Mondays!

My friend and I were out for a girlie catch up in Melbourne around lunch time we decided to call into Melbourne Tea room.Found a nice table by the ingle nook, we didn't have wait long for the lovely waitress to take our order, we didn't have to wait long until it arrived my friend had a ploughman's I had a Buck Rarebit (V) a bit pricey but nice.I would recommend it here tho.

We stopped in the first time as we were doing some shopping. I had the Bakewell tart which was gorgeous. The second time we visited I had lemon drizzle cake which was devine. It's not the cheapest of places to have tea and cake. The staff are ok. All young girls who are pleasant enough. We will probably be visiting again at some point.

The restaurant is large and has a pleasant atmosphere. We went for a light breakfast at around 9.30am. We were served quickly, and politely, but with not much of a welcome from the waitress. I chose the Welsh rarebit which sounded good, apparently made to 'Linda's secret recipe'. Basically it was two thin slices of sliced bread with melted cheese (or perhaps a cheese sauce?) and something tangy like Worcestershire or HP sauce. It tasted fine but at £3+ a slice was way too expensive. While we were eating, two groups, each of 10 -12 people, came in, so we were glad we had got in ahead of them.