The Old Copper Kettle in South Holland

I would like to thank all the staff at the copper kettle for saving the day!!My daughter Danielle turns 12 this week and I have left it to last minute to organise any celebrations as I wanted to see how everything was looking as a country and what we was allowed to do. The copper kettle originally booked us in for Saturday but after booking lockdown was announced. My daughter was so upset at the prospects of not having a party I set in to work. It was very easy and I found the copper kettle very accommodating even staying open later to give my daughter the best time. We arrived, my daughter and her 5 friends and were treated to a lovely grown up afternoon tea. I left so not to take them over the allotted 6 people rule. But when I returned you could hear the laughs and giggles through the place. I would like to thank all the staff for making this a fab party thank you so much!

A really old fashioned tea room. So much better than the Costa’s. The building is thatched and used to operate as a Dentist. It has separate dining areas including a conservatory and a delightful outside courtyard. The menu is simple with lots of choice to entice your appetite. The service is friendly and efficient. They also sell local homemade crafts. Absolutely brilliant and recommend a visit if you are in the area

We booked afternoon tea for four and definitely weren't disappointed. We had our own little room to the side of the main tearoom, service was great and the food was delicious, especially the homemade cakes and scones. Thank you, we will be back.

The cottage itself is full of charm, from the flower painted walls to the fairy garden in the courtyard. The cakes are fabulous, and the Afternoon Tea is incredibly well priced. Recommended!

We visited Sunday for a sandwich, tea and cake. The cake was delicious! Staff were brilliant with my little boy, even packing up what he was unable to finish so he could take home. Lovely little courtyard at the back with a tiny secret fairy garden. Very cute little place with tea in proper china cups! Thanks for a lovely lunch. Wishing the lovely new owner the best of luck, she has some wonderful ideas. Will be back again soon. Jo, Andy and Frank

I visited today. The atmosphere was great lovely quaint cafe. Friendly staff and took time to chat and make sure we were happy. The food was great had to try the cake too was lovely. I would definitely visit again. Well done to all xx

We treated ourselves today to a lovely lunch in this wonderful historic tea shop. Attentive staff, well presented food and such a lovely atmosphere. The secret Tea Garden is an amazing addition to this beautiful building, we left feeling full and well looked after, really looking forward to our next visit, thank you all.

Taking the current situation into consideration, I was prepared to be sympathetic, tolerant and supportive in that this is a small, local business doing it’s best in unprecedented times. However, the service and food on this occasion was absolutely dreadful, and I would not recommend, or ever consider returning.The booking was for tea at 1pm. Whilst waiting to go in, the Manager told a customer that she didn’t have what that customer wanted, causing that customer to leave. The Manager then proceeded to tell others that ‘she needed to lie down, have a drink’, and complain about how busy she was. This was a portent of the rest of the visit.On telling one of the staff our name and that we had booked, we were told, oh, Tracey will come out. Tracey (presumably the manager who does not like to be busy), did not come out. There is hand sanitizer on entry, but nobody is bothering to make sure that guests use this. Another member of staff then said ‘you are in there’, there being a very small conservatory, and we were left to go through and find our own table.In accordance with current legislation, contact details were not taken, I am guessing that they would rely on the mobile number given on booking.There were three tables and a small sofa crammed into the small conservatory, I would have thought that they were too close to maintain current distancing rules, and being seated adjacent to the door to the back yard, staff and customers had to brush past constantly. Numerous Knick knacks adorn the shelf near the seats, making it very easy for mishaps (which is indeed what happened when I moved my arm, and a small vase crashed to the ground. Although the broken pieces were taken away, the mess was not cleared up, despite being noticed by two members of staff, thus causing a trip hazard).10 minutes after sitting down, our order was taken. It took a further 20 minutes for tea to arrive.It took ANOTHER HOUR for the food to arrive, and they needn’t have bothered.Despite asking for white bread only, sandwiches arrived with white and brown bread.The bread was dry, making it obvious that it had been sitting in the open for a while.The scones were burned, making half of them inedible.The cakes were dried out, and unappealing.The table adjacent were served their food only 20 minutes after being seated, and were apologised to by the older waitress for the wait!Unfortunately no such apology was forthcoming to us, with one of the younger waitresses asking if we were waiting to pay, not realising that we had drunk the tea and were still waiting for the food!So, all in all, bad service, bad food, unorganised, a Manager who doesn’t know the meaning of customer service, and a business that doesn’t seem to be following government guidelines.To be avoided at all costs.

After the recent change in owners and refurbishment of the conservatory I was really excited to pop in for a Light tasty lunch. For £15 what I got was literally a bit of iceburg lettuce that looked like it had been salvaged from the bin, half a latte and a shop bought pastry. The most embarrassing "salad" I've ever seen. I wish I'd take. A picture. Avoid.

We had a first class lunch on Remberance Sunday. The Copper Kettle has a delicious

We had a really enjoyable late lunch in the conservatory of this charming restaurant. It is made up of several interlinking, snug rooms, creating a cosy and home-like feeling. This was reinforced by the friendly and warm service.The food was excellent, with the 'humming-bird' cake (a three-tiered delight made from banana, pineapple and walnut) a crowning glory.The Christmas and special occasion menus all look fabulous too.Definitely a place to return to!

After cycling to Crowland we wanted to find somewhere to have tea and cake. We found this place and went inside.Its a small cafe with probably 6 tables. We ended up ordering jacket potato with cheese and beans each with a pot of tea and a milkshake. We soon learned that there was only one portion of J-spud left so after a quick glance at the menu again I decided to go for the sandwiches. The waitress quickly said to us that we could have half-n-half each if we wished, this would be half the spud with the cheese and beans along with half a portion of the sandwiches each which we both liked the idea of. Well for us it was a winning combination as we both got a little bit of what we originally wanted. It was very tasty and although we wanted cakes initially after that meal we were full.This place does have a toilet but its an outside one in an adjoining yard but it is under lock and key so you have to ask for it. There is a sink with push down taps but they come up almost straight away. There was an electric hand drier but I could not get that to work so resorted to the paper towels.This place is worth a visit as there are lots of quaint items dotted around to look at.

This little cafe in the middle of Crowland is a gem! Called today after visiting the flower festival in the abbey. Expremely home made cheesy scone with butter and lovely hot pot of tea.the lady who served me was lovely and quick to serve etc and very pleasant.

I recently stopped at the copper kettle tea room in crowland and had a wonderful cream tea, it is a real hidden gem and I urge anyone visiting the area to stop , take a break and enjoy the olde world charm of this lovely tea room, tea was served in real china cups and a china tea pot and the building was thatched ... I will be definitely returning I’m am so happy that places like this are still around to enjoy

Called in whilst just happened to be passing. What a little treasure, comfortable and quaint. Food was fresh and teas/coffees were good. Great service and lovely people that make you feel welcome. 3 of us had drinks and 2 of us had cakes, £12. Going back for breakfast one day.

Stopped off in Crowland to see the Abbey and the Trinity Bridge. Reccommended this cafe by a loacal shopkeeper . Very friendly greeting to all the customers that arrived and they were not all regulars by a long way . My Cappuccino was superb. One regular tea and one Earl Grey and a toasted teacake to die for . Plenty of butter tooThety were large but very light . Very cosy place to have a break . Would highly reccommend

Saw this quaint little tea shop is under new management so tried afternoon tea this damp wet Sunday. i was met and made welcome and greeted with a lovelywarm fire burning in old fashioned tiled grate.we had variety of sandwiches.crisps, grapes, homemade coleslaw, scones, jam cream, lavishly decorated with strawberries.THEN a luscious jam and cream filled sandwich cake and chocolate brownies.plus a hugh pot of tea.food was home and freshly made.will certainly come again.and thiroughly recommend to visit,

Came across this recently reopened tea room, what excellent staff, quality home cooked food and tea and coffee as it should be. Not big in size but food and drinks large in taste and value a must visit if you are ever in Crowland.

whent last year though been before all times with one of my suport workers nice olde english home made food very as important to me very clean place to eat car park small in front of the cafe on the street parking though

Delightful ambience in this friendly village cafe with attentive staff serving a range of home prepared sandwiches, cakes and beverages.

Los tes aspecto precioso, la historia de su inicio es estimulante y la decoración interior es una visión pintados a mano de delicia.

We had a lovely cup of tea and a cake. It was excellent but it was on the expensive side. The staff were delightful and very attentive. So maybe you pay for quality.

definately worth a trip....we frequent here often. nice and quaint, gorgeous cakes and toasties . service always spot on .

¡Qué fantástica encontrar en nuestra ruta norte. Nos encontramos con este lugar después que necesitan desesperadamente un café y un pastel parada. Es un lugar encantador, antiguo ese servicio al cliente, la comida deliciosa, teléfonos móviles prohibidas para asegurar la paz al cliente. entorno y pintoresca construida alrededor de los propietarios originales Sebring valores para el cliente. Sin duda haremos nuestra ruta por aquí la próxima vez!

We stopped here after a driving for a few hours and found that this tea shop is quite over priced and rather disappointing - a cold reception awaits from the owner. I would have liked to have a slice of cake with tea, but at...

Me encantó este precioso pequeño e íntimo cafe. Mis padres son asiduas así que cuando fui me quedé muy impresionado. El personal es encantador, sabían que los nombres de las personas y la forma especial de mi madre le gusta la mantequilla servido.

Demasiado caro. La mejor parte es el precioso edificio visto desde el exterior. Después de eso es cuesta abajo. Nos son habitaciones los clientes regulares de té y este fue decepcionante. 30 A 3 libras, lo que más me he pagado por un pedazo de pastel, era muy normal, y una taza de té para uno en tres libras con una bolsa de té en lugar de té de hojas sueltas parecía extravagante. El servicio no estaba mal, pero no esperes amable también.

Long wait to order. Dirty table. Why is a small piece of Millionaire's shortbread the same price as a large slice of coffee & walnut cake? Why aren't proper tea leaves used instead of teabags when buying a pot of tea? I like to support local businesses but I am disappointed with my visit today.

I was treated to a meal out here - I had heard it was excellent but I found it average really - by comparison to other quality eateries in a 10 mile radius of Peterborough, this could only be rated average by meMy food was on the cold side and quite sparse - we do intend going back but won't be in a hurry unless I get word it is better.

The place I love to go to get some peace and lovely food. Decorated in a 40's style it really is the epitomy of old England

This lovely place is absolutely the place to be if you just want a sandwich, homemade cakes at there best and a good hot cup of tea. My husband and I called here on our way to Peterborough, we live in Skegness and it will not be the last time that we visit. The lovely young lady that served us was so nice and helpful and the lady who was cooking was so pleasant, thank you and is Britain at its Best.

My wife and I had walked into the restaurant at the close by Wyevale Garden Centre, intending to eat, but it looked bleak and depressing, with little in the way of snacks. So we left and drove through Crowland on our way back to Peterborough Hospital. We came across The Old Copper Kettle and went in. We hadn't noticed the closing time of 1600 when we entered and it was 1545. We were given a very friendly welcome and the staff were very helpful and friendly in accommodating us for tea and toasted sandwiches and told us there was no need to rush even when the time was fast approaching 1600. The toasted sandwiches were delicious. This is a lovely, quaint, tearoom with preserved fittings from the old chemist shop it once was. They have a pile of leaflets which give the full history of the tearoom for patrons to read and take away. The decor is very tasteful and there is an amazing collection of small, replica, old railway posters for various cities and resorts all over the country. This is a tearoom that we can definitely recommend. Excellent all round.

This is a lovely find - the staff dress in 'old' attire and are lovely and personal with you. The food is pretty good and tea is brought out in delicate china. The hand painted murals around the tea room are lovely and match the rest of the decor - it's really somewhere to take your grandparents!Lovely gem of a tea room.

Have visited several times and always return for the friendly service and home made cakes. Never made to feel uncomfortable with my 2 year old which is a big plus to me as does happen in some not so friendly places.Defiantly recommend dropping in for a cup of tea, slice of cake and service with a smile.

The Old Copper Kettle is the perfect place for excellent food and super refreshment. The staff are most welcoming and the experience of eating there is a pleasure. It is cosy and most comfortable.

As the title suggests we were not made to feel welcome,after taking my 4 year old for a hair cut we decided to try the old copper kettle for some lunch,shouldn't have bothered.Myself and my 4 year old sat at the only spare table by the door(it's a small tea room with only 6 or 7 tables) and had a look at the menu and chose said sandwiches,we sat for ten minutes or so but there was no eye contact or customer interaction from the waitress,not even asked if we would like a drink,after taking my little one to the loo,we sat back at our table for a further 5 minutes and still no eye contact or a simple hello or I'll be over in a minute,decided to make my excuse and leave,never again

The Old Copper Kettle is such a lovely café to while away an afternoon with friends and family. Its even great for a quick 'on the go' energy boost when busy shopping. The décor is perfect with beautiful hand painted wildlife on the walls and comfortable seating. The food is scrumptious and cakes to die for. A trip to this little teashop should be on everyone's bucket list.

What an utterly delightful little jewel. I was stunned by this amazingly cosy venue with a real coal fire and snuggly benches. I enjoyed a lovely bowl of soup and 2 thick slices of granary bread and real butter pats shaped like little flowers. We had a great pot of tea too, but did not manage a slice of homemade cake. The hand painted country mural was utterly delightful - all in all a real treat and I will certainly make the journey again!

Beautiful little tearoom in the centre of Crowland, definitely worth a visit while in the area, does get very busy at times so best to ring ahead and book a table, small menu for lunches but everything's fresh and beautifully presented and the service is always friendly.

Visited the old copper kettle with my wife last Thursday and we were greeted at the door with a warming welcome and smile, the food was well priced and very tasty, we both had toasted sandwiches and a cup of tea. I had chocolate cake and my wife had a warm scone with lots of cream. We had a window seat and just sat and watched the world go by for a while. Bliss.

Popped in for lunch today. Asked myself repeatedly why, having lived in Crowland for 11 years, have I only been in there a couple of times before. It's perfect. And that's all there is to it. Top tip - if you go in for food, don't even bother looking at the menu. There's no point. You will end up having the bacon and Stilton toastie (on granary bread). You will not regret that decision.

Staff are the best as are the cakes! Just love this place.Would just like to say though I can only manage a slice of those wonderful cakes if I share it! Please could we have less manly sized slices :-)

This is a great little-little as in tiny-tearoom. The service is excellent, the tea served quickly & without fuss. The cakes are the sort I wish I could bake, and the adventure to find the loo tops the while experience! I'm delighted to find a proper place like this closer than Stamford. Be sure to book in advance (I wasn't joking about the smallness) and bring all your friends.

We often go to the Old Copper Kettle. In fact we arrange and time our trips to Peterborough to fit in lunch here. We are never dissapointed. Lovely setting. Super people. Excellent service. Great food. Sensible prices.

Visited The Old Copper Kettle last thursday for lunch with my mum. The decor is lovely with beautiful handpainted flowers and butterflies on the walls and delicious cakes on display! We were given a very friendly welcome and the service from the waitress was faultless - very tentertive and efficient. The tea and coffee we had were great (my mum was very impressed by the fresh decaff coffee available!). Food was excellent and very tasty - both had toasted sandwiches which come with a lovely coleslaw and salad. Sadly we were both (trying) to be good and resisted the cakes but will be going again soon to try the afternoon tea and selection of cakes which all looked yummy!

This is a charming little tea-room with a thatched roof. The staff were polite and welcoming and as the sun shone down outside the atmosphere inside was similarly warm and cheery. I had an enjoyable cream tea with a lovely pot of coffee. The Stilton and bacon toasted sandwich was a little burnt but acceptable in the ambience of olde english charm. A refreshing break after visiting the Abbey.

A wonderful little tea room, wonderful painting of a scene of the wall behind you, with such lovely well mannered staff.

We cycled from Deeping St James to Crowland and enjoyed our 2nd visit to this tea room. Genuinely friendly service, lovely tea and cake. Very much recommended-go and support this local business!

My mother- in- law and I, recently decided to try meet for lunch some place new once a week. This is not as easy as it sounds, because you have to want to eat at the places you find. And I'm not a fan of garden centre food. I found this place after an internet search and was not disappointed. Not only was it absolutely adorable inside and out, the food and service were amazing as well!The staff were so helpful and accommodating. In the time we were there, they made a breakfast for one man (which was not on the menu, he just said it was a shame they didn't do it because he really felt like breakfast), went out for more eggs for yet another customer, served a few more "menu adjusters" and served about 12 normal patrons. All managed quickly and with smiles. And the story of this place...a beautiful tear jerker. We had a great lunch, loved the cake and the staff. It's my new favourite place!

I often pass by Crowland - this is the first time I've stopped for tea and what a delightful find this is.Great cakes, pot of tea and friendly, helpful service. We'll certainly come here again in future.

In this totally unpretentious Fenland village and close to the nearby attractions of Crowland Abbey and three cornered bridge, is this cosy welcoming little tea room. Beautiful painted walls, a collection of British Rail holiday posters on the wall and a thatched roof - what else could visitors to England want! A great cup of tea!!

We often visit this tea room as our son and daughter-in-law live in Crowland. It is well worth a visit as it is a lovely old fashioned tea room which serves wonderful cakes. Can thoroughly recommend it.

The teashop is situated on the main road through Crowland, near to the historic bridge and ancient abbey. It's small, cosy , clean and comfortable and is really prettily decorated. There was a good fire in the beautiful period fireplace and unlike many venues visited recently was lovely and warm. We had a sandwich which was very good, tasty and served with a nice crisp salad and coleslaw. The chocolate cake was very good indeed and the scone just as good. Service was really warm and friendly and we were given a brochure explaining the long history of the building and how the teashop currently here has developed.I would recommend a visit here and a good look around the history of Crowland at the same time.

We use this tea room if we are in Crowland. Excellent atmosphere, food and service. deal for a lunch or afternoon teas. It is in the centre of Crowland ideal if you are visiting the Abbey. Does not have many tables and the toilets are outside. Very unusual and interesting décor which makes it very relaxing.

Had heard about this place through a work colleague and came highly recommended. Decided to reserve a table for myself and 2 other friends as my birthday get-together as had been told it is very small and doesn't have many tables. Lovely decor and food/drink we had was excellent. Although I hadn't mentioned to the proprietor on booking/reserving the table that it was for a special occasion, the waitress wished me a happy birthday when she saw I was opening the presents/gifts brought for my by my 2 friends. Imagine my surprise too when I was brought the slice of cake I decided on having at the end of our luncheon, that both the ladies working there had put a lighted candle on it both singing me a happy birthday, such a nice touch! Loved the hand painted wild flowers on the walls along with the many field mice, butterflies, snails & ladybirds. Will definitely be visiting again soon, hopefully will get to take my mother there as she will really love this place too.

A wonderful little tea room in the heart of historic Crowland. Thatched cottage with the internal walls painted by hand with scenes of meadows with butterflies and wildlife. A real gem with great service and great food. The home made cakes are delicious with a pot of tea of coffee. A must visit to be transported back in time whilst enjoying a bite to eat and drink.

Came upon this charming tea room quite by chance as we were driving through and in need of refreshment - so pleased we did. The best cup of tea we have ever had outside of our own home and the scone with jam and clotted cream was to die for!. The cafe is spotlessly clean and full of charm and character. The two ladies running the cafe could not do enough and were so friendly. Will certainly visit again. A hidden gem.

I live in Crowland and this place is my son (4yrs) and my Saturday morning visit for tea cake and tea. The staff are always friendly and charming and talk to my son. I never feel as if kids aren't welcome. As I live in Crowland I don't necessarily eat here other than the teacake but their cakes always look homemade and good and the food served looks good - no wilting salad leaf here!They have lots of regulars here so it has to be good..Please come and try it. You won't be disappointed.

We came across this delightful Cafe when passing through Crowland and we are so glad we did. Lovely atmosphere lovely Staff and we sat in a wonderful relaxing Decor. We only had time for home made cake and tea but we will be going back for another visit. Their lunches look so scrummy!!!...can't wait. If you are in or anywhere near Crowland pay them a visit you won't be disappointed.

On a cycle ride around the area we visited Crowland, the Abbey and Trinity Bridge. In need of refreshment we spotted the thatched cup and saucer on top of "The Copper Kettle" Famous as a place to meet friends. Inside was totally unexpected. The place was decorated by murals and trompe l'oeil by Jennifer Bell. We spotted butterflies; bees; mice and many species of flowers. The food and drink were good too. Freshly prepared and tasty.