The Almshouse Tea Shop in Sedgemoor - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Stopped here after a walk around the reservoir for a quick cream tea. We sat outside as we have a dog but it was dog friendly indoors too. Staff were extremely friendly. Cream tea was lovely and all very fresh with beautiful china tea pots. We would definitely recommend. It's also a great place for people watching in the square.

Friendly staff. The shop was very busy with upstairs as well as outside tables and we therefore had to wait some time. However, a pleasant and cosy place to enjoy. My husband had a chocolate and biscoffi cake which was sublime. Unfortunately I had the GF option, a tired Victoria sponge that was past its date. I didn't complain, they had enough to cope with. The dried-out flowerless stems on the table standing in green water, could have been removed or replaced.

This beautiful, quaint, teashop nestled in Axbridge square is a joy to visit. The staff are friendly, welcoming & helpful, plus they serve some of the best scones/cream teas I've ever had. They welcome well behaved dogs too which is brilliant for all the walkers in the area. Really can't fault the place

We are regular visitors to The Almshouse. The scones are excellent and the clotted cream is served generously. The variety of cakes means there's something for all tastes. The coffee is good and the Belgian hot chocolate superb. The team are always friendly. All that and a well-curated new and second-hand bookshop. Cosy atmosphere inside plus seating on the square.

im really sad as this used to be a lovely place to stop on a walk and sit outside with a drink and a sandwich, i last ate here last year and had a lovely sandwich with a little salad and crisps, however this time we paid the same amount and was given a very sorry looking sandwich, no garnish or crisps and we had to send a search party out for the cheese, we spoke with the staff who stated that the owner is cutting back on the food!! but did offer to "pad out" the sandwich with some more cheese and some pickle, i wouldn't mind but this sandwich cost 5.95. totally unacceptable we won't be returning, there are nicer places to eat in the square!

What a find! A genuine old place and a beautiful tea room. The host was super friendly and accomodating. Tea and cake was DEVINE! I thoroughly enjoyed our quick visit. It’s certainly worth a detour to visit and refresh.

Afternoon tea with friends. It was lovely! I had the vegan option which was delicious! A suggestion would be to perhaps add some whipped vegan cream to the tea, which would add to the lovely experience, but it really was a lovely spread. Our pot of tea was constantly topped up, at no extra cost, and at no point did we feel hurried. We were able to take some of the cakes home in a doggy bag, to enjoy later and avoid waste. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon

Lovely food. We had a lovely afternoon tea. Great sandwiches and the scones were the best! The staff were all lovely. It was very busy so I would recommend you book in advance if you can. Hope to visit again soon.

We were trying to get into the cafe opposite as it had tables in the sun, and it wasn’t immediately obvious where the entrance to the Almshouse is (10 yards down street). The outside seating doesn’t look as appealing as it’s neighbor - but once inside it’s a different story. A really nice menu with an excellent selection of cakes and sandwiches and great coffee, served by friendly staff. The Almshouse itself is really pretty inside, with a bookshop, and spiral staircase taking you to more seating. Next time we’re in Axbridge we’ll be heading straight there!

Our whole experience with The Almshouse tea shop was great from start to finish. We did make a few specific requests and had to make a change to the date of our booking due to illness but nothing was too much trouble. The lady I dealt with was lovely, as were all the staff. The tea shop is in a gorgeous setting and there were lots of beautiful details inside that made it lovely and unique. The afternoon tea was delicious and made with very high quality ingredients. We were surprised at the variety of sandwich fillings and the home-made scones were still warm and "melt in the mouth" dreamy. The cakes were equally as fresh and delicious with lots of variety, the Bakewell tart was particularly outstanding. The staff were very attentive, offering to top up our tea and pack any leftovers for us. Without a doubt the best afternoon tea we have ever had!

Super place, lovely staff. Popped in for a Pot of tea, ended up with Scone Jam and cream. Scones warm, jam and cream, excellent. Very quaint place. Service was very quick. Will be back.

This is an amazing tearoom situated in the centre of the beautiful village of Axbridge. Customer service is brilliant, both by the delightful owner and her very capable assistant. The highlight of course must be the Bakewell Tart, which has to be the best in the UK, if not the world. It was absolutely delicious. If there was mail order available I would be ordering it weekly ! Thank you for a lovely experience at the Almshouse Tearooms. David Arkley/Stuart Ross Belfast.

Lovely little cafe with outside seating on the square, free parking and public toilets nearby.Yummy cheese scone, soup and sandwiches, good specials board. If sitting outside lots of interesting old buildings to look at.

We were looking for somewhere nice to stop for lunch whilst on the way to Ilminster and found The Almshouse Tea Shop on Google. Highly recommended, I phoned to see if we needed to book a table, as we were only 20 minutes away, and the lady who picked up the phone (the owner?) was super friendly & helpful. When we arrived we found a table outside (we were told there was no need to book - this time) and as the tea shop is set in the historical market square, the views of the buildings surrounding us were beautiful. I went inside and ordered a sausage roll & salad and also a cheese & red onion scone, plus a some cakes. Everything was absolutely delicious! The lady who brought our food out was the same lady I spoke to on the phone and again, she was super helpful. She told us about the Axbridge Heritage Trail which we will definitely try next time. Would strongly recommend The Almshouse Tea Shop and intend to visit again upon our return journey in a few days!

WOW! Amazing cream tea! Friendly staff and very reasonable prices. We will definitely be back! If you are in the area don’t miss out on this little gem!!

Lovely home baked scones that melt in the mouth and delicious teacakes. Welcoming and friendly and very well priced. Thank you, will be visiting again tomorrow.

Lovely people great coffee and fantastic home baking. All in a historic building. The cafe is located on the medieval market square. Well worth a stop. Oh and they have a bookshop.

Lovely place. We had tea and scones in the garden and brought friends there for lunch the following day. Great service both times. Lovely food and great service.

Fabulous old building just off the square in Axbridge. We were lucky enough to get a table for lunch & had drinks & quiche after a couple of laps of the reservoir. My friend considers herself a hot chocolate connoisseur & she said it was one of the best hot chocolates she has had (I think it was Belgian chocolate). The quiche & salad was lovely and we took some slices of the homemade cherry bakewell home with us. All lovely but the staff especially were friendly & welcoming. I also noticed dog's were welcome.

Prices on the menu(s) on the tables out front are out of date it seems as when we paid we were charged more as the menu behind the counter states different/increased prices. The law makes it illegal for businesses to mislead you about the price of an item(s) hence the score here, while ATS choose to stick to their story rather than refund the difference (the pricing on the table menu). In addition the coffee was disappointing.

We were on our way home from holiday, and stopped in Axbridge to look for lunch. We weren't sure that the Almshouse was any more than a tea shop, but we went inside and were impressed by the scope (and reasonable pricing) of the menu. Sitting outside in the sunlit courtyard, where the old stone walls create a marvellous backdrop for the abundant flowers (obviously well tended), was pleasant, but the universal friendliness of everyone on the staff was even better. The food was great, fresh and generous (I've never seen such thick slices of bread, or so much brie and cranberry stuffed between them); the cakes were home made, or so it seemed, and crumbly and moist. They were busy, but unflappable, and service was prompt and thoughtful. We'll be back before too long.

Went for Afternoon Tea- stunning food, my grandson aged 16 months was well looked after. Great service and value for money. Well worth a visit

After a very interesting look around the museum we sat in a lovely courtyard and had the most amazing cream tea. Fresh warm scones with beautiful clotted cream and jam and a delicious latte. Excellent value for money. All of the staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming. Couldn't fault it.

I take my parents for surprise Afternoon tea and they was very happy with quality of the food and service. Was first experience for them but they could not stop talking for days. Thank you guys for making them feel special.

We passed though Axebridge and dropped in here to buy some second hand books. The food looked great so a few days later we went back for lunch and afternoon tea; it was delicious. We sat upstairs where it was cooler, and ordered soup, sausage...

Called in en route from Devon back to Bristol - went in wrong entrance - but welcomed as long lost friend by Nicky - given guided tour including station platform rescued from nearby railway station - delightful place for tea and toasted tea cake -...

Located in the Square this is a little gem of a place. Sat outside and had some lovely coffee and cakes. Dog friendly with friendly and welcoming staff. Little bookshop inside with a good range for the size. Just excellent

Spent another lovely hour at the gorgeous teashop. Lovely food, exceptional service and my dog appreciated her little bowl of dog biscuits too. Well worth a visit if you are in Axbridge

Arrived just before closing on the off chance I could buy some cake to take away - was not disappointed, I had a lemon drizzle that was just so delicious and the lady drizzled the icing while I waited, best lemon drizzle I have eaten!...

Right on the medieval square in Axbridge, dating from 1450. This charming tea room sells no end of goodies, cakes with coffee, snacks and sandwiches. The cream tea was a '10' but many things sell out fast. The place is steeped in history, you can...

We booked an afternoon tea with Nicky and her team for our first wedding anniversary. It was wonderful - the setting, the service (which was excellent) and the afternoon tea was just delicious. It was all so much, we had to take the cakes home...

The most beautifully restored middle-aged townhouse teashop staffed with the most welcoming knowledgeable people I have ever met. Fantastic food with kind, polite, friendly and eager to help when my 2yr old lost his teddy. It's almost saddening I may never find somewhere as good...

We popped in here having had a very blustery walk around the local reservoir so needed warming up! I'd heard that their scones were meant to be fantastic and they certainly lived up to their reputation. Just warm with a crunch to the crust and...

Without a doubt the best scones and hot chocolate/mocha in a 40 mile radius. Outstanding architecture/history. Friendly welcoming staff. Book shop on ground floor with a good selection of local authors. It's more of an experience than afternoon tea. Don't miss out on visiting this...

Nice little place and nice staff. Main reason for 3 stars was that we felt it was overpriced. A sandwich is £6.95 but that is just standard sliced bread. For this price in many other tea rooms I would get large bloomer farmhouse fresh bread....

Such a quirky but pleasant little teashop...amazing cream tea ....it was to die for ...thankyou cannot wait to visit again ...just tucking into the carrot cake we bought from you ...and yep this is delish..

Happened to come across the tea rooms by accident. Four of us wanted some refreshments so we went in. Very glad we did. A beautifully maintained historic building in which there is also a book shop combined making for a unusual and interesting interior. Food...

Lovely home made food always serviced with a smile. Lovely small courtyard is our favourite place to sit and enjoy goo food.

A small diversion on the hope of getting a nice cup of tea, we were really happy to have found this one.Had a smashing piece of apple cake (warm) with clotted cream and a super cappuccino.Fantastic building inside, do go upstairs.Lovely books also!

A few options for lunch. More of a tea and cake place. Cream tea was lovely. Traditional , quaint, beautiful old building. Homely. Friendly staff. Peaceful. Tiny village.

Stopped in for morning tea, thoroughly enjoyed my tea cake and pot of tea sitting in the rafters of this beautiful old building. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the little book shop was also fun to explore.

We had an afternoon tea here and loved it. Especially after a soggy cycle! We were amazed that they gave us full sized cakes! The waitresses were lovely in getting us a box to take the leftovers home as we had so much cake! I was slightly disappointed they didn't have loose leaf tea but the overall experience was lovely and welcoming

First visit since Covid. Tea and carrot cake delicious. The books are a genius idea. Bought one for me and one for my grandson written by an Axbridge lady. The service was friendly and quick. Nicky deserves all the plaudits she gets for her tearoom. She works so hard and I wish her daughter Skye all the luck with the bookshop.

What a find . Beautiful restored tearoom . Wonderful features and relaxing atmosphere. Quaint garden area with vines snd plants . Had cream tea . Scone was warm freshly cooked and jam and cream top quality. Pot of tea and China cups . Friendly service and so helpful. It was a pleasure to visit today and we shall definitely be back . The home made quiche looked delicious. Free parking a bonus too .

Thank you Nicky for what has to be the best gluten free take away Victoria sponge we have tasted. Plenty of buttercream & jam filling with a very moist & generous sponge. One very happy Birthday daughter. Xx🎂🎂.

We visited yesterday afternoon the tea room is lovely in a beautiful setting the menu and service was excellent. However we were asked to leave early before we had finished our tea as the owner had decided to close early without informing staff as she wanted to visit family in Exeter It would have been helpful to have known that the tea room was closing early when we arrived

we had our wedding meal here 35 years ago. It was truly beautiful, great meal and wonderful service on the day. Photos were fantastic.

A great cafe run by lovely people. Good food; great atmosphere. Excellent portions. Decent coffee. Great cakes.

Had a Strawberry and Cream Cake, was delicious such a lovely Soft sponge great strawberry’s, can’t wait for the tearoom to reopen

Fantastic menu, amazing food, great value and a great atmosphere. We'll be back soon... Definitely can't recommend this place enough. Nicky and her staff are fantastic...

We visited for refuge during Storm Ciara and what a fantastic little find! Extremely helpful and friendly staff, cosy historic atmosphere and huge delicious crumbly scones! Two hours free parking in the car park opposite. The tea shop also sells bits and bobs and so I also came away with a new colourful scarf. Highly recommended and just a short drive from Cheddar.

Walked round the reservoir from Cheddar and came across this friendly and tasteful tea room. It's dog friendly too and my dog was welcomed with a sausage snack. Wow.Had a cream tea with generous dollops of jam and clotted cream along with perhaps the best home baked scone ever. Honest, It was brilliant and I'm only sorry I didn't have room for a second one.Will be back.

Well what a wonderful cream tea we had yesterday. A selection of teas and coffee for us all to choose. A great selection of tasty sandwiches, fab cakes and to top it off with sumptuous fresh warm scones with jam and cream. Fab u lous. Thank you all

Popped in here for lunch yesterday. What a delightful place. Had a soupwich - bowl of soup and a sandwich. Both were delicious. Really friendly staff and great service. Highly recommend.

Fell into this place having parked the car. Seemed busy from the front, but plenty of room at the back.Great menu and quite an extensive specials board, but we were just after a coffee...... and a scone cream and jam and a buttered tea cake..... obv,Coffee was great and the scone was brilliant, and so much jam and clotted cream that my wife just had to share it!All for under a tenner with fast efficient and extremely friendly service - we will be back, and the wife can order cream and jam for herself!!Go, enjoy and support this great place.

My family and I visit this tea shop on a regular basis because we love the atmosphere in there.. the food is very good and the staff is just the best! On my last visit I tried their Chorizo and sweet pepper quiche and I must say it was the best quiche I have ever had! Yummy My wife also tried the vegan chocolate cupcake and she said it was delicious, moist and indulgent Also my gingerbread latte with whipped cream and cinnamon was just divine! A taste of Christmas! Can't reccomend this tea shop enoughThank you

We recently celebrated a friend's baby shower at the almshouse and it was fantastic. Nicky was so helpful and nothing was to much trouble.We enjoyed an afternoon tea by candle light which was delicious, with a good selection of sandwiches and cakes to suit everyone tastes ( there were 12 of us). Definitely recommend, great food, great service 10/10 !

We had their special Afternoon Tea there, warm scones cream and jam in lavish quantities, great variety of wonderful sandwiches in fresh bread, two varieties of cakes and a tea pot big enough for 3 cups each. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the ta was served in the lovely old traditional china... we shall go again!

Popped in to this delightful tea shop for coffee/cake post a very damp walk on Friday morning. Clearly it’s a very popular place and many tables had lunch reservations but we were swiftly assured that we were welcome to use the tables until their reservation time. In fact this left us plenty of opportunity for a leisurely drink and yummy cake. I was particularly impressed that my dairy allergy wasn’t a problem. Not only are the staff friendly and helpful but knowledgeable too! Will be back.........

Have been in this tea shop a lot over the years. Have always thought it a lovely place especially for lunch, which it is. However, I can only give it a 3 after my last visit. I have never felt so unwelcome and uncomfortable in a cafe before. I went in late morning last week with my husband for coffee, we hadn't time for lunch that day. The older woman who served us was not overly friendly when we just ordered coffee. Quite a few tables were reserved which was unusual as it was coffee time not lunch time. As we had our coffee and ordered 2 more, I became increasingly aware of the frustrated looks that we were getting from the woman. I guess they were turning people away because of the reserved tables and wanted our table for lunch (It was still late morning!). We didn't intend staying long anyway. The straw that broke the camels back was when the younger, possibly owner, very pleasantly told us that the traffic warden was around so not to get caught. Apart from the fact that we had walked it was very obvious that they wanted us to go. Very passive aggressive. Maybe don't reserve tables next time so you can maximise footfall customs! Anyway, this one encounter has tainted my view of this place which is such a pity as it has a lot going for it. As you are in the hospitality industry you need to work on your hospitality. We have been good customers in the past but no more. Maybe you should write a sign on the door to say you have to be out by 12 if you're just having coffee and cake. Hopefully you'll be treated well if you have lunch.

This place is a real gem. Great homemade food and friendly staff. Good service. Icing on the cake for us is that they are so dog friendly and not only allowed our dogs in, but gave them some sausage as a treat.

Found this amazing little tea room 1 year ago, now a regular visitor with our 2 dogs. Food excellent in a lovely relaxing ambience. Staff were really friendly, even bring sausages for the dogs.Just wish it was open 7 days week.

Absolutely perfect! The food was delicious and the staff were all sooo lovely! Such a gorgeous little tea room!

Waited a fair while to have our order taken, meanwhile a group of people came in and the waitress came to take their order. I complained and she just carried on. The older waitress asked if we were alright as we were getting our things together and did apologise. Not impressed. Can't comment on the food or drink as we didn't hang around.

Beautiful little tea room with the most wonderful courtyard. Ordered the specials of the day, Chilli bowl & wedges for my husband and I had the feta and olive pastry with salad. Very tasty and accompanied with a decent cappuccino. Definitely worth a visit, not just for the food but the place itself, staff lovely and friendly too!

Really nice old fashioned type tea room with great tea/cakes and excellent service. Axbridge is a beautiful sleepy place and great for a short stop on your travels

We cannot recommend this place enough, beautiful setting, lovely food and plenty of it, and the staff were really lovely, the best afternoon tea we have had x

Delightful little cafe.Staff helpful - I am vegan. Combined with an intruiging gift-shop.Highly recommend for lunch or teas

We stopped here after a walk & had a cream tea. A very dog friendly place! Delicious cream tea & such lovely staff! Would recommend for a visit!

Just had a lovely cream tea with warm scones and chocolate cake. All delicious and the staff are welcoming and friendly. My daughter forgot her jacket and a lovely staff member came rushing out in the rain after us to return it. There was lots of lovely food on the menu and there are lovely things to buy too. If you are in the area you would be crazy to miss this great place.

We visited Axbridge recently with our dog Ralf. Stopped here for brunch and it was so amazing we went every day of our break. Ralf even had a free sausage for his breakfast! The staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The breakfast menu was fabulous. If you can go and sit in the little courtyard- it is so pretty. Highly recommended

Lovely people serve you delicious homemade cream teas in a delightful venue. What more could one want?

Beautiful! We had some gorgeous cakes and super tasty paninis here. And the staff were really lovely and friendly whilst providing excellent and quick service. I’d highly recommend for lunch or tea and cake.

Whilst visiting the area my husband and I called into the Almshouse Tea Shop for coffee and cake. What a beautiful interesting building and charming helpful staff. As it was sunny we were able to sit in the small garden area at the back of the shop which was delightful and added to the experience. The coffee and carrot cake was delicious and we only wished we lived nearer so we could visit more!!!

Title says it all, cake and scones that make the world feel a better place in a charming medieval square....

Fantastic scones, sandwiches, and first-class service to match! Would recommend to anyone who likes a good cup of tea or coffee in a cosy, quaint little spot.

Yet another wonderful afternoon tea to celebrate my parents 66th wedding anniversary. The welcome from Zoe & Alice was warm and friendly and owner Nicky was attentive as always. The food was plentiful and the cakes and scones, all homemade, were delicious with lots of cream and jam. China crockery sets the scene for a traditional afternoon in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Thank you all so much.

Everything about the Almshouse is lovely....inside and out. We sat in the courtyard which was partly sunny and partly in shade - perfect for the hottest day of the year. Lots of choice of food and drink and had a couscous salad with halloumi - a great choice as it was delicious!! Super friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.

By sheer chance, while on a casual walk through Axbridge we came upon this most quaint and extremely busy cafe / restaurant with an entrance a short way up the adjacent side street.

Visited with family whilst on holiday, great location,

The cafe is really nice and full of character. Found service very slow even though the cafe wasn't full. The paninis were average, had a lot better. Staff friendly and polite.

A beautiful building, full of character, cosy seating and lovely staff. We were seated upstairs and had the chance to read the framed information on the history of the building. Enjoyed a lovely cream tea, there is cooked meals available, paninis, sandwiches etc. It is really worth a visit.

My wife and I walked to the picturesque village of Acksbridge with its medieval square from the Cheddar Caravan & Motorhome Club site where we were staying (quite a long walk taking in the footpath around the Cheddar Reservoir). On our arrival at the Alms House Teashop – the teashop was originally an Alms House dating back to 1450 - it was very busy, but there was a friendly welcome and a place was found for us. The surroundings can be regarded as atmospheric, situated on two floors with oak beams and plenty of character. We had a coffee and toasted teacake, both good. We would highly recommend this teashop!

We stopped for lunch here on our way back from Exmoor to Wales and enjoyed the meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful leading to a comfortable atmosphere. The food was delicious too. Well worth a visit and a wander around the village.

Good all day breakfast .. with blackpudding 😀 and a great range of teas ( not sure of the make) . Good green tea

Don't know where to start to be honest. Nicky and her team worked wonders for our daughters special day. (Friday 19th April)

Stopped in for lunch and drinks before an afternoon walk.

Just visited this beautiful tea shop . From start to finish was excellent. Nothing is to much trouble for the friendly attentive staff . The afternoon tea was amazing , a selection of well filled sandwiches, fresh homemade cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam , very generous portion sizes , couldn’t wish for anymore thank you .

We regularly visit this beautiful little tea room, and are always welcomed by smiling, friendly faces. The food is superb, fresh & tasty. From their ‘soup-wich’ to a classic cream tea, we have always left satisfied. You definitely get value for money! Nothing is ever too much trouble, and this was highlighted today when Nicky very kindly went out of her way to accommodate us at the last minute. We shall look forward to our next visit soon!

Lovely tea shop selling homemade food to high standard from morning coffee/ cake/ great lunches and fantastic afternoon tea. Great value. Free car park very close.

Booked for 4 adults for cream tea. We also had 2 little children with us . The food was amazing and despite our best efforts and the help of the children we could not finish it .No problems with that as what was left was all boxed up and taken home to enjoy later. The boys were kept busy with the toys and crayons that were already there.

This is the perfect place for a cream tea. The scones are excellent.

Visited today for lunch. Both my daughter and I choose Panini’s

Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea for our ruby wedding. Warm scones jam and cream absolutely scrummy with huge slices of home made cake plus assorted sandwiches. Must admit it beat us both and we ended up taking it home. Unlimited drinks to finish it all off. Nicky and her team do a great job friendly service nothing too much trouble. All in a lovely traditional setting great ambience for just a coffee or a meal. Deserved of a gold award. Its got to mean something travelling from Penzance to celebrate. Absolutely awesome food and customer service. Make the time to call in and sample the delights the tea room offers. Only downside we arrived to find it up for sale so hoping we will make another journey before long to repeat it. Perhaps one of their exceptional varieties of paninis.

Visited Wednesday lunchtime. This was my second visit. First was a quick coffee whilst waiting for a bus. Now it was lunch. A cold January day and they were busy but they coped very well. Limited menu but food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Worth a detour to sample their paninis. Now the down side - it's up for sale! - and we all know what happens when a superb eatery changes hands.

The English breakfast was superb. The diversity and attention to detail in the premises was exemplary. The cleanliness was exceptional. The friendliness was endearing. No wonder this place has been awarded 5 Stars for the last 5 years. The best example of a well-run business I have seen in many years. Thank you.

So lucky to have this gem in Axbridge! Food, service and ambience all excellent. Award winners is no surprise!

Staff friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable.

Lovely old building in a beautiful setting in the heart of this picturesque village. Not trendy, no baristas here but a decent cup of coffee and a plain but appealing lunch menu. Very friendly staff.

Fantastic afternoon tea best one I have had. Building steeped in history. Wonderful service. Best place.