The Country Bumpkin in East Hertfordshire

Make sure your stomach is empty before attempting the artery cleanser. superb quality and enough on the plate to feed a small army!

So disappointed. Arrived at the country Bumpkin cafe on Cycles with friends, for Breakfast this Sunday. Such a idilic location for walking and cycling, then going on to the Tewin classic car show , only to find it’s now closed on Sundays!!! How crazy is that , I managed to talk to the owner, he said he needed more time with his family!!! It’s probably their busiest day of the week, Wow business man of the year. Absolutely crazy decision. I’ll never go there again. You can’t run a business by not opening, sorry but No business sense!!

We stopped on our way back after a Sunday morning lunch. Although we are local it was our first time to visit. We weren't disappointed, friendly service , good helpings and lovely food. We had the halloumi breakfast. Plenty of seating inside and out, although it got very busy while we were there, and looks like lots of easy parking in the stable car park opposite. Really nice spot

We visited today with my daughter and grandson, service fast and efficient , price reasonable food was fantastic we went as was recommended by family friends and boy it was worth the visit and we will return

Woke up late after a long week and decided someone else was cooking. Found this on the internet and went along. It is set in farmland and part of a large working stables. It is quite pretty in its setting but it is a conversion of farm buildings with a tidy gressy spoon sort of feel. Note for visits it is literally farmland and part of a stables. This is a busy place on country lanes if you have any mobility issues. I went for a large meaty breakfast and a coffee - £12. This is a bit expensive but the food was fresh and tasty. However there was some odd stuff around the food service. The table I was at was not particularly clean and not set at all. Staff bought a coffee with a spoon only - no sugar etc. The staff seemed a bit distracted or distant. These little things Ive marked down for. Perhaps this was an off day - tasty food, though.

Popped in for Saturday brunch with my son. Served quickly and was more than happy with the covid procedures they have put in place. Had an amazing ‘townie toast’ (smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on dreams granary bread) and enjoyed in the sunshine with a nice fresh coffee. Highly recommend.

Really good food, excellent service which is also quick. Just a lovely place to eat in the middle of nowhere

I would give a rating of zero if possible...we went in later in the day ( with plenty of time before closing though) there was just one other customer but several staff working. We were completely ignored despite staff going around doing the tables. I had to chase a member of staff to ask about the menu, only to find they didn’t have any alternative milks, by which time after several attempts to try and order (but the other customer receiving easy service) we just gave up. Completely bizarre and a waste of our time - we left and went into town instead - will never go back.

Friendly greetings and home made good quality food. Try the coffee cake! Furniture basic but serviceable.

We stopped for lunch after a walk around Tewin. The bacon sandwiches we had were perfectly cooked and very reasonably priced! A massive pot of tea was brought up for us to accompany our sandwiches. Just what we needed! Excellent!

You'll find Bumpkins - the 'country' bit appears to have been dropped - up a muddy lane but not in the middle of nowhere, as it's just across the road from the rural trades/farm shop/stay the night Church Farm complex which includes the nearby Jolly Waggoner pub. Church Farm is apparently in Ardeley, Bumpkins is in Tewin and they are only separated by the rural road, but there you go. Not open even day of the week, cash only, and from the outside it looks tiny but there's a big room out the back and the feel is chintz and cheery. Staff are very friendly, the menu is full of favourites and interesting options for any time of the morning/lunchtime window. Our choices included light lunches of a hearty halloumi salad with plenty of variety in the greens and seeds area, and the best ham, egg and chips I've had in years - a big slap of cut like butter ham, two gorgeous eggs and just enough chips to add to the jollity - very much the third ingredient rather than the huge helping so many establishments exist on.

We go here as a family adn always always always our breakfast is lovely. The staff are very friendly and always welcomng. Definately gets the thumbs up from our family.

This was good, very simple food. No vegetarian breakfast option apart from the egg and beans. Seemed nice quality, tasty and very reasonable price - we didn't wait long and the staff were friendly and competent. I deducted a star because my husbands eggs on toast only had one egg (should have been called egg on toast as then he could have ordered extra). Also they didn't have any other milk than full fat cows. I wouldnt deduct a star for that as I get the desire for a simple menu but i feel like one milk alternative could have been on offer.

Down a count yet lane in middle of nowhere. A continual stream of customers. Very unusual Little Gem of a place. Food really top standard for a cafe. Make the trip you won’t be disappointed.

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Came here on a Sunday morning, ordered breakfast (toast, scrambled eggs, mushrooms and baked beans) and paid straight away. After waiting for about 20 minutes and noticing that a couple of cyclists who had come in after us had already been served their meal, I asked a member of staff and was told that there were still some orders ahead of us in the queue. After another 20 minutes, the cyclists had left and another family came in who were also served their meal promptly while we were still left waiting. When we finally got our food my husband complained about the long wait and was given a different reason -- the mushrooms had taken a long time to prepare. We won't be back.

Called in for breakfast which was very good. Lovely thick toast made from 'proper' bread. Shame it's a bit far from where we live but if we're ever out that way again we'll certainly be paying them another visit!

My family visited the Country Bumpkin for the first time last Saturday (30 March). First impressions were good - plenty of places to sit in a variety of different areas. Decor looked nice. The ordering area is a bit crowded and it's not easy to see what cakes are on offer. We went for afternoon tea, although I see from the menu they offer a wide range of meals / snacks too.

Had tea there this afternoon. Pots of tea came out quickly but waited fifteen minutes for the cakes. Pleasant enough food. We were not in a rush and it was a nice afternoon but they need to be better organised. Cash only .

We visited with friends whilst visiting them for a weekend. We all had the cooked breakfast. The service was quick, friendly and the food was of a very good quality.

Perfect countryside cafe run by Countryside loving people. This is a place to relax so don't expect fast food. What you will get is freshly cooked wholesome food like your Grandma cooked. Perfect start to your weekend or a pitstop on your dog walk.

Great breakfast, freshly cooked to order with local produce, staff are great and very helpful, highly recommended,

Looking for a new place to try, I spotted this place on Trip Advisor. And what a find !! Very good prices for a lovely freshly cooked breakfast Pleasant and polite staff Good fresh mug of tea There was nothing not to like.

We went to the plume of feathers pub only to find out that they no longer do breakfasts and the barman told us about the country bumpkin so glad he did we went in not knowing what to expect well we found a friendly welcoming smile from a lady standing at the till all the tables and chairs were missed matched but it’s comfy the food took a long time to arrive but it was of a very high standard my 4 poached eggs on toast were yummy was meant to have salmon but they ran out so had bacon instead my family all had full English breakfasts of all different sizes and they all enjoyed them will definitely be back again

Lovely place only doubt is they give you a pot of tea with you afternoon high ; but have to pay for coffee if don’t drink tea but lovely place

Visited here recently for breakfast. It's an unassuming place out of the way in the countryside but easy to get to by car, cycle, foot. My first visit based mainly on the reviews and I wasn't disappointed with a warm welcome, good food in comfortable and spacious room - what's not to like.

It's a little while since I called in at The Country Bumpkin but I know there'll always be a warm welcome, friendly service and great food. Maybe I'll come for breakfast tomorrow morning!

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime with my son (he was paying!).

Lovely visit yet again today to Bumpkins ,there is always such a warm welcome and lovely relaxing environment , tea with real tea leaves and strainer, like my Nan used to always use and old fashion crockery and spoons and tea pot with a lovely tea cozy, all adds to such a wonderful experience of the 'good old days' and the scrummy large tea cakes are delicious , the surroundings of the Tea shop is also beautiful set in Tewin off a little country lane surrounded by fields, next to a stable with horses regularly trotting to and from their homes , it's a real get away from busy life and makes you feel like you have really got away to the country life for an hour or so , I would highly recommend this tea shop ,and the venue upstairs, which can be hired for parties, it is just a beautiful place to visit xxx

Was very busy and a bit of a wait for food but when chatting with friends it didn't matter but food was worth the wait

Found this place from trip advisor and thought we’d give it a try.

We have visited the Country Bumpkin on a number of occasions, for breakfast and tea and cakes. Love the food and ambiance.

I heard about this place a while back and have been wanting to so. Such a cute place with friendly staff. Toasted tea cake lovely. My husband had egg mayo sandwich. Did exactly what it said on the tin!!! Cooked breakfast look good , will have that next time.

I went with a friend and we decided to have an afternoon tea. The sandwiches were freshly made and delicious. The cake also home made was very light. A very enjoyable afternoon, they didn't rush us and we sat ages talking over our tea.

I like a late breakfast 10:30ish. I love the setting and the breakfast is the best I had locally. I must say that the staff are very friendly too. I go there regularly now that i have found this little gem.

This is an excellent tea & coffee stop for cyclists. Tucked away they are always friendly and obliging. I think it is one of our best stops.

Yet again the Country Bumpkin have put together an excellent menu for their monthly Wild Food Nights. Truly enjoyed it. Thank you

I come here often with my family and have never had a bad breakfast! All the food is made fresh and comes out nice and hot! Would 100% recommend

Called in for a late breakfast(10:30).An absolutely charming venue and excellent food all served by friendly and attentive staff

We visit the Bumpkin when we get the morning off for breakfast. I always feel so comfortable there with the great service and cosy decor. The food really is fantastic! I normally go for the Vein cleaner which never fails to disappoint! I will continue to be a guest here and will be recommending to more!

My husband took his Dad & really enjoy their big breakfast . Good choice , plenty of it & a good price

We had such a wonderful time today at this amazing cafe , and didnt know until today it was 5 minutes from home , the setting is just gorgeous and the family running it so friendly and welcoming , cannot wait to visit again ,

The vein cleaner breakfast hit the spot. Friendly staff and everything was cooked very well. Very popular at the weekend with cyclists, so be prepared to wait.

Life doesn't get better than a morning walk with friends and dogs (and friends' dogs)followed by The Artery Cleaner at The Country Bumpkin. Excellent tea, food and service in the friendliest of surroundings.

Pretty interior. I liked the eclectic decor, and small touches. Real tea comes in teapot with tea cosy and strainer. It’s located at a farm, we went when it was raining, so interior of car got muddy from our shoes. Nice menu, but service was very slow. We waited about 40 mins for scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast, and it was lukewarm. However I do believe a lot of people came in at the same time, but they do need to improve the service. Lots of other tables waiting long time too, and orders were a bit hit and miss. I will try one more time and hopefully this was just an off day because I liked the menu choices and ambience.

Located down a small country lane but easily found. Went here for lunch for the first time. Very quaint and old fashioned decor. Food is basic but very good. Had goats cheese and caramalised onion pizza which was extremely tasty. Other food coming put looked good too. The entrance to the restaurant has about 4 tables and there is a large back room dining area which is very old fashioned but clean. Was a bit cold too. Outside there is seating and tables which will be very nice in summer especially after a walk through the surrounding countryside. A very typical, simple, British cafe. Would recommend it.

Have visited the really quaint tea rooms that does breakfast and lunch and afternoon teas and cake on a regular basis always friendly and welcoming food of good quality and well presented lunch is all home made very good local sourced food would always return here pleasant experience

Good old fashioned fry up - no frills. Fresh and not a drop of grease in sight - definitely a return trip due.

Very narrow road to get to the place.

As a regular visitor to this establishment, I always find them friendly and welcoming and happy to oblige with any requests. Very reasonable prices and good value for money. Lovely cakes!

Our cooked breakfasts were good and great value.

Having been given vouchers for this tea room for my birthday at last I have had the chance to go for afternoon tea and it was lovely.

We held our daughters 30th birthday afternoon tea at the Country Bumpkin for 24 people and SO glad we did!

What a find. Fantastic breakfast, great welcome would recommend to anyone. This was our first visit and won't be our last.

Llegamos como abrir puertas. . . . . Después de todo. Hemos viajado lejos para este visita. . . . nos encontramos con otra cálida bienvenida y con el sonido de los caballos al otro lado del patio exterior, pezuñas. . . .

Visitamos el país Patán para mi 3ª visita hoy con un amigo para un desayuno completo. Sabía lo bueno que este iba a ser de visitas previas y sin duda no nos decepcionó.

Lovely traditional country setting in Tewin, the breakfast tasted great, portions very generous and the service friendly and personal.

TODAY We popped into this cafe while on a COUNTRY walk and found it just excellent THANK YOU TO ALL CONCERNED

Visited Friday lunchtime with my wife for a late breakfast. Really friendly welcome with great service. The fry-ups were amazing, the best I've eaten in the WGC area. The sausages in particular deserve special praise.

You can't beat the country bumpkin for breakfast or lunch. The food is all sourced locally and cooked beautifully. It's always lovely and clean and they even have a little backroom for the children to watch a movie in holiday times. There's an upstairs shop from lovely bits for sale, including locally sourced meat. My grandchildren love it there

My in-laws and I regularly visit after finding great reviews on tripadvisor. The full English breakfast aka vein/artery cleaner will fill you up for hours! Fresh sandwiches! Also amazing scones and cakes! Definitely worth the money, and fabulous service. Winning every time!

Very good food and very reasonable price.Loved the sausages which are made at the farm from his own rare breeds. Took a pack of 10 away with me

Fantastic breakfast and great local sausages on ya plate.Nice setting winter or summer and very nice local supplied food.Well worth a visit.

Wholesome family fayre in a rustic country setting. Excellent food and a great cuppa. Try the scrambled eggs with salmon on toast, the bread is gorgeous and can be sourced in the local village shop. Nom nom

Visited for a quiet afternoon tea meeting up with a friend for a catch up chat. Nothing fancy just wanted something quiet, clean and good quality. That is exactly what we found. Will definitely be visiting again, maybe walk there next time!Lovely atmosphere, despite decor being very simple and functional.Very welcoming, friendly and accomadating of many different customer needs. Walkers, cyclists, groups of friends and families.We had a lovely afternoon tea that was delicious and very fairly priced. Neither cheap or expensive.Only criticism and it is meant kindly and constructively ... the teapot was not great for pouring.. which really is a shame as the quality of the tea is excellent.The scones were scrumptious and the smoked salmon sandwiches were excellent.Thank you will be back soon.

Been here a few times after riding out on the mountain bikes. Staff very welcoming and cater for all our needs. Space to put the bikes while eating too.

Fabulous little family-run cafe. Nowhere better to have breakfast after a brisk dog walk. Obviously, I had the artery cleaner (aka the full cooked breakfast with buttered toast and brown sauce) and a pot of hot tea. I promise you, if you have a friend and a dog, you'll not spend a better Saturday morning anywhere.

We had the Artery Cleaner and Omelette plus cake. Great quality food, super sausages. Friendly and efficient service. Great family run business in local farm. Well worth a visit.

I've been here few times with close friends but unfortunately they have been closed on different days when I have tried to visit with my teenage daughters. I would advise to check before you leave. If you are lucky enough to go there on a open day then you will not be disappointed. Very friendly staff.

Good value for money. Typical english breakfast, fried eggs, beans, tomato, black pudding & toast. Bag and loose tea. Service friendly, back room tables nice environment. Nothing special but competent. Wish there were some potatoes of some kind, chips, grated, home fries to go with meal. Bacon and sausage good. Omelette was bit over done but this personal preference should have requested it soft. Price middling; £20 for two with coffee and pot of tea.

Have not been here for a while and when I do it's usually mid afternoon for a cup of tea . This time came to lunch had a nice menu and a separate menu with sourdough filled rolls I had an omelette my companion had a sourdough roll we both enjoyed them very much . Staff as always very friendlyand never seem to hurry you out, and before we left we visited Buck and Does upstairs to see what edible goodies they had too.

Probably the best breakfast you could have ,try the artery cleaner,brilliant,homemade sausages,genuine free range eggs from the farm next door,extremely nice staff ,and the stables wow that's a treat .

My friends and I are regular visitors here. The Country Bumpkin is a family run business and they make you feel part of that family.We usually have the Afternoon tea £7 pp,which consists of a sandwich, cake or scone, jam and cream and a pot of tea or a cup of coffee. My only wish is that they did a two cup cafetiere as tea drinkers get 2 cups of tea from the pot and I only get one cup of coffee, having to pay for an extra cup.I have also tried the breakfasts here and they are wonderful too.A lovely setting, great food at great prices.

Whether I go for a coffee or a lunch, I have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and particularly the friendliness of the staff. This is a great place to meet up with a friend and have a chat - they don't hurry you, and you feel really at home.

Tucked away down a narrow country lane. This is the perfect place for a light lunch or afternoon tea and has fab "wild food nights" if locally foraged foods turned into a sumptuous feast. Fabulous friendly staff and amazing elderflower ice cream that's worth the trip alone

We had brunch at the Country Bumpkin to get my birthday off to a good start and what a great experience it was. I've been meaning to visit for some time and I'm leased that I finally got around to it. The staff are great, efficient, friendly and fun! The food was excellent, well cooked, locally sourced ingredients which made a satisfying fry up offered at a very reasonable price. I whole heartedly recommend the Country BUmpkin, we will definately be back in the next couple of weeks.

Had Lunch there today, after trying 3 times to find them. Lovely friendly greeting, I had a very fresh ploughman's lunch and my husband had a ham and cheese toasted sourdough sandwich with salad, which he rea!!y enjoyed. We have promised ourselves we will go back and sample one of their delicious looking breakfasts. Very reasonably priced and we also purchased a pack of sausages and some free range eggs from their on site shop.

Tucked away and poorly signposted, but well worth the visit, salmon and scrambled eggs very good, very polite old fashioned dears running the show. Breakfasts looked amazing too, and reasonably priced. Nice on a summers day if you can sit outside, although the stables are next door, but it just adds to the charm. "Farm shop" - let you decide on that one! Could be better developed. Cash is king here so be warned, will definitely be back

Fantastic breakfast ranging from the full 'artery cleanser' to omelettes and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Food is always great and cooked to order. Service always warm and friendly. Lovely, lovely place!

We went out with friends for a nice Sunday bike ride and found ourselves in Tewin.One of the group knew of the Bumpkin so we stopped off there for a cuppa.TBH, it's not much to look at from the front. It's a working livery yard!But once you get settled in a table (we sat outside as it was sunny) you start getting engrossed watching the horse riders, walkers and wildlife.We ordered drinks and then decided to have brunch. The choice was basic but interesting. I opted for fried eggs on toast, with a side of mushrooms. YUM!Really nice eggs, you could taste they were fresh!We had a nice brunch sitting there and will definitely return.

This out of the way tea house is amazing. All our family have visited over the past year and found it consistently good. We still haven't made it for a cream tea yet because of the excellent breakfasts and light lunches! All homemade cakes and hot food cooked there and then with China cups, friendly staff and always bustling with a myriad of folk. Quintessentially English thank you!

Quaint cafe, lovely friendly owners, selection of cakes, limited menu,totally put off by smell of horse manure from the boots of other customers who came from the stable opposite!

First time I have been here and will definitely be back!.. Everything tasted amazing.. my breakfast was 7.50 but was well worth every penny.. the sausages were lovely.. everything was fresh .. I love the ambience and cute rustic touches including the cute tea cups.. A must try!! Especially on a lovely summers morning.. although it closes at 12 on a Sunday x

We came on a very sunny Saturday morning and were able to have brunch outside. Was lovely to watch the horses coming in and out and to look over the countryside whilst enjoying a nice omelette. My boyfriend had a fry up and loved it. We also then visited the shop upstairs as we had been told about their famous scotch eggs!!

I have visited the Country Bumpkin several times. It is a charming and friendly café with excellent service. I would particularly recommend it if you have visitors from outside the area, but it's also a nice place to just relax with friends - especially if the weather is good enough to eat outside.

We've never been here before but will certainly try to get back there again. Our friend often goes there with his local cycle club and thought we might enjoy it as well, we did. The people were friendly and the breakfast we had was amazing, with local sausages and great tea, using leaves, not bags. Then came the bill, how do they do it for so little. I need to find somewhere like it here in Norfolk

Lived in Tewin for a few years now and discovered this little gem a year ago. Everything is outstanding from breakfast to afternoon tea. Love the fact that the tea is made with leaves and breakfast always piping hot (very rare these days).Everyone I take just loves it from friends to family! I'm sure they only visit me to come here! The only thing which I always forget is they don't take card which means a drive out of Tewin to the cash point! Would be the icing on the cake if they took card!

Great breakfast - will be back soon for afternoon tea!!! Really good -hits the spot. Sausages excellent. Coffee also proper.

Go here for a lovely breakfast at the weekend when the housework doesn't look appealing, lovely welcome, always have the artery doo dah, freshly cooked with love, does it taste better cos someone else has cooked it, ? Don't know but it's always delicious. Sausages are so lovely, and a lovely mug of tea. Can't wait for the summer to take the dogs and sit outside in the sunshine.

Lovely family-run gem tucked away in the countryside. All the food is home made by the owner, who swapped a corporate career to fulfil his dream.Hot drinks are made from water from their well and taste wonderful! Disney movies in a room next to the restaurant during school holidays.

Great for breakfast.... The sausages are excellent quality, which in my opinion is make or break item on the plate. Bacon is thick, eggs with huge bright yolks and a choice of bread types, Inc granary. Good value for money in a nice country setting.Recommended.

We found this on Trip Advisor so decided to call in for breakfast. It had snowed in the morning but had cleared by the time we set out on this bright but cold morning. The full English had locally sourced produce and came on hot plates with mugs of tea or coffee. Can't fault the food or the speed of serviceThey have just opened a shop upstairs where you can buy, amongst other things, food hampers.Definitely going back

The best breakfast around! All the products are locally sourced and are of outstanding quality. The guys that run the place really make you feel at home, extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The service is fast, the food is exceptional value given the quality.The wild food nights are also well worth a try, although make sure you're hungry before you go in!

We like treating ourselves with a cooked breakfast every now and then and this is one of our favourites. The price is good but what stands out is the high quality of the food. One of the best sausages I have ever had. It is also in a real nice country location and you can sit relax and watch the horses come and go to the stables.

I love the place. Family run business with home made cuisine. This includes jams and tea and coffee made with water from the well out the back! Locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection. The family are wonderfully, friendly people who made you feel extremely welcome and valued as customers. Decor is quaint and oldy worldly.

Had high tea here with 5 friends. Variety of super sandwiches, scones and wonderful cakes. We had proper leaf tea served in teapots with tea cosies and served in China cups. Absolutely fabulous. Good friendly service and nothing was too much trouble. The decor in the restaurant is like someone's front room - perfect. There is also a small farm shop. Tucked away down a twisty road, it is well worth a visit.

Lovely, cute, old farm housey tea rooms. Yummy cakes (scones with cream & jam!) and a good selection of herbal teas. My parents have also been here for a foraging night, trying all sorts of rustic food :-)

Had a family afternoon tea in rustic country surrounds. Plenty of tea and quality home made food. Catered willingly for dietary needs. Pleasant friendly staff in a fantastic setting, on a busy livery.

Three of us went to this beautiful Tearoom on a Friday at around 2.30pm. They provide a good range of food, including breakfasts. We chose to have the cream tea. The scones were fresh, the jam and clotted cream were the tastiest we've eaten...and lots of it ! Having a quality jam, not one out of a plastic pot and abundant cream really does make the cream tea extra special. We had 2 large cappuchinos, the coffee blend was delicious ! We also had an earl grey tea. The tea is loose tea and comes in a pretty little teapot complete with tea cosy to keep it warm. They offered to fill the teapot up again for no extra cost.The owners were very welcoming and friendly and I love the idea that this is family run. The prices are very reasonable and there is plenty of easy free parking opposite.The teashop itself is in a lovely country setting amonst fields and stables. There are plenty of tables with lots of space between them and the interior country styling was beautiful and enhanced the experience. The food and drink is served in beautiful delicate china. The food is locally sourced and by what we saw from others it really looked fresh and high quality. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely country teashop and we will certainly be going back again......we must try the breakfasts !! Thank you for a lovely afternoon treat !

I cant believe I live 10 mins from this lovely little Gem of a place! and only found it last year! If you want a cream tea & dont want to drive to Devon then visit the Country Bumkin!! If its a dry day sitting outside is great! With the surrounding farms & country side it actually feels like you are in Devon!!! Apart from the delicious food, I love the crockery & knitted tea cosie's!! All knitted by a local lady! It feels like you are having tea with your Grannie!! I havnt had a breakfast but know people who have & apparently thats fab too!!! The staff are lovely & friendly too which is so nice as i have visited places where staff not so good & that spoils it & more importantly is not good for business as I dont go back!!!I recommend The Country Bumpkin!!