The Old Farmhouse Kitchen and Tearoom in Torridge - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Beautiful location, lovely food, especially the scones and lovely service! We even got to feed the donkeys an apple (given by owner of course) x

Lovely cream tea and nice friendly farmhouse. Will recommend to everyone I know

We were part of a birthday party and had afternoon tea, consisting of half a cup of soup, sandwiches, sausage rolls, prawn cocktail in a very small shot glass and various small cakes, none of which was dairy free as requested. To be charged £18.95 a head for this, was extremely overpriced, though the surroundings were nice, it didn't make up for this and we will not be returning. As for the owners stating I only leave bad reviews, this is not true, I leave a honest review.

Well worth the tricky drive. Be warned, the last 2 miles (from Torrington) are very difficult, due to the appalling state of the almost non-existent road surface! Once there however, you'll be glad you made the effort. The warmest of welcomes from the lovely staff, and a cosy dining room with just 6 or 7 tables, within an authentic old Devon farmhouse. Our party (4 adults) decided on the cream tea for £7.50 each, and what a great decision that was. Absolutely the best scones we've ever tasted anywhere! So good in fact that we took away 4 to enjoy at home. Lashings of strawberry jam and delicious clotted cream, washed down with a refillable pot of quality tea, simply wonderful. Apparently they offer home cooked roast dinners during autumn/winter, so that's a definite date for a repeat visit later in the year. By which time perhaps that terrible road might have been resurfaced?

We visited earlier today and were greeted by a charming young girl. We had coffee and the homemade peanut butter brownie which was absolutely delicious. I saw cream teas come out for other customers and it looked amazing. I noticed that you get two scones which looked lovely and fluffy, (some places only serve you one). Another couple ordered a sandwich which looked really delicious. We absolutely enjoyed our coffee and the service was very welcoming. We intend to return again. I’ve definitely got my eye on a cream tea!

Fantastic food, all home made and top quality. We had the afternoon tea which is excellent and sizeable (may need to ask for a doggy-bag unless you've got a big appetite). It's the 4th time that we have been here in the last 5 years or so and we can't wait until the next time we're in North Devon!

Lovely place looking out over the countryside and wonderful food, cakes look amazing, catered for everyone, great facilities for children and babies.

I absolutely love this place. I visited yesterday for my friend's birthday and we had such a lovely time sat in the peace and quiet drinking tea and eating delicious food. I had the special, which was hoisin scotch eggs with salad, coleslaw and potato salad and every bite was heavenly! We both had a giant slice of Easter egg cheesecake too (because you cannot visit without having some of the beautifully homemade cake - they are all too good!) Super friendly service from everyone (thank you for the thoughtful gift for my friend!) You can really taste the love and care that has gone in to preparing the food here and I can't wait to go back. Delicious!

Went for my mums birthday,lovely atmosphere and felt welcomed and carm. Food was lovely and the service was attentive and friendly. Feel there is passion and love that goes into the food and the set up of the cafe. Would definitely go again to try more delights on the menu. Thank you for providing a nice friendly service.

Excellent food, great service. I had the deluxe hot chocolate, which is a pudding in and of itself! However, the dessert menu was so tempting I had that too! Well worth the trip. Enjoy!

It was one of the best tearooms I have ever visited. The food was amazing, and the service 1st class. It is off the beaten track, but it is really worth the journey. Will definitely go again.

We had a delightful take away box which included sandwich sausage rolls small amount of salad various cakes and cupcakes as well as scones. Five out of five for the food which was delicious. We will call in again to have sit down refreshments in the near future. Thank you

Delicious, homemade food. In an authentic country setting.

Google said it was open. Made special trip to it. Said closed for special event. Very disappointed. Seeing it is so out of the way you would have thought owners would have made an effort to put a note on google when it was closed so as to not inconvenience possible customers. UPDATE: And thank you for your passive-aggressive reply which, with some of your other replies, shows how you cope with negative comments (i.e., you do not try to help someone who has a bad experience to feel better and encourage them to try again which a responsible business does; instead you attempt to make my disappointment even worse by trying to make me feel bad about the review - you didn't, I just told the total truth in order to warn others that making a special trip to you is a risk). Obviously your reply has now certainly guaranteed that when I am back in Devon I will not try visiting you again, and this is all down to you, not me, so don't try involving me in a blame game. Others will have to make up their own minds about your business.

Lovely secluded location and brilliant food.

Excellent cream tea all freshly made and friendly service. Had a trampoline for children to play on and chicken, goats and donkeys to see. Would highly recommend.

Went here for a cream tea for 2 only to be told they had no scones. The guy offered other cakes but all contained chocolate or a flapjack which were no good as my partner can not eat these as he has allergies.

What a fabulous place, the tearoom came highly recommended by our hosts at The Little Silver House… his advice not to eat breakfast before the afternoon tea was spot on! Minestrone soup to start, Greek salad, sandwiches, sausage rolls and piles of cakes. This was our only meal of the day 😃 My advice is to call several days before to book ahead- we only just managed to get in on our last day in Devon

Tasty food Heard good things about this place, so booked a table for lunch. It's a small tea room, but it's has numerous tables outside for when the weather is better. The service is very good and we didn't have to wait long before our food came out. I ordered savory scones with pork terrine and it didn't disappoint, it was very tasty and the portions were generous. They also make they're own cakes and always have a good selection to choose from. The coffee is also very good here. If your looking for a traditional west country place to have lunch, with some great food, then pop yourself along to the Old Farmhouse Kitchen and Tearoom

Be prepared for a drive down a fairly un maintained road thats signposted off the main road to get to it. Also , told they did'nt have wifi ... so how did google know my phone was there ? Otherwise quaint.

Highly recommend. Lovely and friendly. We had the whole tea room to ourselves during a quieter period. The cream teas were exactly what we came for. Very tranquil.

I’ve been taking family & friends to this lovely family run business since they first opened. There’s a nice tearoom & a very big garden area, plenty of well spaced tables. Lots to keep children amused. Ideal for choosing gifts, many are country themed but a good choice of others too. I find the selection of “JellyCat” cuddle toys saves me going into town to search out.

We wanted a classic cream tea on our visit to Devon and hoped for something authentic....this really was a gorgeous, home cooked, cream tea. The scones were as light as a feather and so tasty, the tea, cream and jam also top notch! The service was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome along with our dogs. I would definitely recommend this for any cream tea seekers.....

The best afternoon tea I have add. All fresh and really tasty food.

A fabulous visit for a full high tea. Great service and amazing quality, tasty food.

Amazing little gem. Fantastic food and service in lovely countryside 🙂

Out of the way place to find down a single track road but well worth a visit. Nice food and drink.

The food was excellent, we had fish board sharer, ploughman's, pasty, and cream teas. Amazing scones. Will definitely go sgain

Beautiful view of country-side from outdoor sitting area with lots of entertainment for all ages, especially young children. The food was excellent and in good proportion with a large variety: including, sea food, salads and platters to share. The facilities were great with lots of thought and care put into the place. The staff and area was very accommodating, asking if anything was needed or wanted, blankets were also provided on the wet occasion we went on when enjoying the outside area. Would definitely go back and recommend to family and friends.

Best cream tea ever had with an amazing deluxe hot chocolate. Everything was very well presented. All the food we had was fantastic

Planned to go to Rosemoor changed our minds at the last minute and glad we did, what a gem will definitely return...❤

Visited twice during our recent stay and had the cream tea both times. First rate and in a lovely setting both inside the farmhouse and out in the garden. A peaceful place to while away some time with tea and cake!

Lovely little place, very friendly and helpful. Absolutely delicious food, large portions and very good value. Ploughman’s had massive cheeseboard and the nicest salad ever. Perfect pasties and all sorts of other stuff. The best bit was scones fresh from the oven. We also enjoyed playing board games while having a breather between foods! Amazing thank you.

We arrived without a booking for a cream tea one Saturday afternoon. We were greeted at the door by staff who welcomed us in and settled us at a table near the window. We were told that they could do a cream tea but we would have to wait for it to be cooked as they had run out of scones. My goodness, that was worth the very short wait! This was truly the best cream tea I’ve ever had and I’ve lived in Devon for over 30 years. Excited to visit again to explore the menu!

Without a doubt, the best cream tea I've ever had! Seated us in despite no booking. The staff were brilliant. We will be heading back again and again! Can't wait to try more from the menu.

Very friendly. Lovely cakes. Great service. Highly recommend

Hidden gem. Recommend booking unless you are happy to sit outside. Staff really friendly, great service. Can thoroughly recommend the chilli nachos.

Lovely friendly place in beautiful location. Had a delicious cream tea. Highly recommended.

Went here for afternoon tea which was very nice but maybe lacking sweet treats, had more savoury than sweet. Food was very good but waitress service and the lack of attention was not good. Would not re visit. Outside area rather dirty and untidy, I know this is a working farm but could be kept tidier in areas that customers are using.

Really lovely cream teaand the Cornish pastie was brilliant. The staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble, I highly recommend this tearoom.

Had a great afternoon tea in a lovely surrounding. Worth the while if your in the neighborhoud!!!

An absolute delight. The afternoon tea tasted like heaven, the staff were amazing, and the setting is beautiful

Lovely afternoon tea in great setting

Amazing food, beautiful setting and bonus farm animals!

Incredible place, amazing food and good atmosphere! Would definitely recommend!

Fab place, lovely food. Great atmosphere, big fan!

Lovely farmhouse well off the beaten track. Lovely views from the garden. Good selection of home made food. Very reasonably priced and very good quality.

Delightful hidden gem, I think the best traditional afternoon tea I've ever had.. dainty mini soup and prawn cocktail, lovely sandwich selection, great scones, delicious sweet treats and lovely staff. Eat inside out out in lovely peaceful garden.

Sherrie and Michelle put together a fantastic grazing table for a family birthday celebration of 13 guests. Scones and sausage rolls to die for!! Plenty of food with tea and coffee for a great price and the sun shone for us so we were able to enjoy the beautiful relaxing garden. Plenty for kids to do and see if needed too. We felt very welcome and was a lovely treat to have all the catering and hosting stress taken care of. Highly recommend for any celebrations or events. Thanks again!!

Lunch with my partner and a friend. The reputation it has is well deserved. Probably the best ploughman’s lunch I’ve eaten. Can be a bit tricky to find – best not just rely on the postcode in sat nav.

Loved it here, great good & lovely staff. Great portion sizes - we had to get the cake to take home for later!

Lovely location and delicious cream tea 😊 a little out of the way, but worth the drive. Friendly staff and a great little garden for kids

Fabulous food and amazing service 👌

Thank you for our fantastic afternoon tea, so much food and all delicious! We had a very polite and attentive waiter, Adam I believe, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back again, cannot recommend highly enough!

We loved the food , sandwich was lovely, ploughman’s was fab ! Cheesecake was gorgeous! We loved watching the cats and kittens roaming around!

Staff very friendly and food good but it was advertised as quiche included in afternoon tea but not in ours ! One sandwich and sausage roll and tiny savoury pastry, too many cakes and not enough savoury, ok if you have a very sweet tooth, overpriced.

Lovely tea rooms. The owner was so lovely to us and our son when we turned up on the wrong day ! Lovely tea and cake. Highly recommended.

Lovely authentic tea room with large portions.

Loved it!! The people were so kind. When you get to find the kitchen we got a bit confused but the people came out and helped us find it. The food was delicious, we had some cream teas. The seating are was so cute and...

My wife and I visited today looking for a bite to eat. The menu was full of delicious choices of homemade food. We thoroughly enjoyed the food we ordered. I would definitely come back and recommend to everyone to visit.

Amazing! Great service, replied to my endless messages about dogs (outside only), are the opening times up to date (yes) and to book (they seemed to have limited tables although it was valentine's Day, so we did book. Food was really top quality, beautifully presented, generous. Lovely venue. Lots of tasteful children books, toys decor, as well as gifts to buy.

The Old Farmhouse made us afternoon tea to take away. The vegetable quiche was delicious. We all agreed the scones were the best we've ever tasted! 😋 The cupcakes were pretty and so soft and yummy. Will be going back for more!

Lovely cream tea. Quaint farmhouse. Great food x

Very disappointed with the service Waited ages to be served then ages for food to arrive it was not worth the wait There where only one other couple there so not a rush on, I will sadly not be going back and I can’t recommend...

A lovely time for our Festice Afternoon Tea. Great variety of savoury and sweet foods, which were absolutely delicious. Very attentive member of staff too. Will definitely be back to enjoy the outside garden area in warmer weather.

This is the best cheesecake I have taken for a while ..... honestly they have the best customer service . Any day any time .....

Exquisite cakes and a great setting, not easy to find but worth seeking out 😊

Wild day to sit outside but Dodscott have a fixed gazebo. Worth it for the parsnip and apple soup.

The best hidden gem in Devon . Best scones we’ve ever tasted . If you want a proper cream tea this is the place . Gorgeous tea room , lovely outdoor seating . Lovely friendly welcome in a gorgeous setting. Thankyou for our little extra...

First time at the Old Farmhouse but definitely not the last. Generous portions and very more'ish cakes. Lovely surroundings with plenty of room for little ones to play safely without annoying other patrons. Value for money. The toilets are super lush!!

The best scones we've had on our trip to Devon. The Old Farmhouse Kitchen Tearoom seems like a hidden gem although you may well still need to book ahead!

Yes I did visit we sat outside and my friend went into use the toilet and was told he couldn't as it was a take away How dare you call me a liar we were sat outside your staff called it a takeaway not me

Superb place to eat in a lovely location. Exactly what we needed. A unique setting with: Great coffee, toasties, cream tea and polite/helpful staff. We'll undoubtedly be returning next time we are in the area

Always great, lovely food and great hosts. A real treat.

The best cakes and scones, lovely location. Always super helpful. Happy to have this not too far away! Such a treat!

Great service, lovely afternoon tea well worth the money. Didn't realise there was donkeys which made this all the more better. What a wonderful experience. If you have children this is a perfect place for them as well as lots to do.

Secluded. Clean. Well presented …. Good food and attentive service. A little hidden gem not to be missed for a quiet refreshment break

Lovely setting, very good quality food. We had afternoon tea which was excellent. Basic camping is available as well during summer holidays.

Good service and food was very good

We had lunch at this lovely farmouse tea room situated in the middle of the Devon countryside. Very helpful, caring staff always looking to make sure we had what we needed. Thick fresh cut sandwiches filled to the brim with your chosen filling - great...

Excellent food, highly recommend.

Excellent service good food and great drinks

What an amazing place! We came here for lunch on a beautifully sunny Saturday, with my daughter, son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren on a recommendation from a friend. It proved to be a fantastic choice. The children ( aged 5 years & 18months) were kept occupied with the great selection of outdoor toys and the friendly donkeys. The food was fantastic, as was the setting and the attentive service by the well informed and cheerful waitress. It felt covid safe and was well organised. We will return!

Amazing food and a stunning location.

Ordered a takeaway afternoon tea for 3 as we were staying near by. It was fantastic all homemade very tasty and filling. Presentation was lovely, all staff very friendly and had it been drier I'm sure we would have sat outside, beautiful spot in gorgeous countryside. PS we enjoyed it so much we ordered another for our last day in Devon.

Superb, freshly made sumptuous sandwiches and delicate fancies accompany this delicious cream tea. Large scones and clotted cream add the perfect finisher to this well presented and filling cream tea.

Always a favourite place of ours to come back to...pefect service, tranquility and the most amazingly delicious, homemade, food 💕 Always grateful to have an oasis like this to come to! Thank you for all your hard work. It shines through 😊

Visited this wonderful tearooms for lunch today with friends. Such a relaxing beautiful setting, the garden is amazing. Had a fantastic meal and finished with delicious cake (so many to chose from!). The staff were so friendly, especially our waitress Florence; she was lovely, looking...

We just had the best lunch food and cream tea. Plenty of vegetarian options lovingly prepared, everything was perfect. We loved the freshly baked scones as they were light and scrumptious. Highly recommended welcoming place. We also bought their homemade chutneys. Thank you so much for having us!

Loved the sandwiches, fresh thick bread with lovely fillings, great side salad and crisps. Cream tea with scones and a salted caramel hot chocolate, all fantastic. Love the decor and the young man that served us was super polite and lovely too. A great find,...

Wonderful little lunch venue. Very helpful and friendly team. Very Covid aware. Had the ploughmans lunch - very good. Also shared a cream tea. Home made scones excellent too. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic garlic mushrooms and the caramel cheesecake was light and fluffy. Service was quick and homely. Can’t recommend this place any higher. Nearly forgot the donkeys 👍🍰

Lovely service, amazing food, gorgeous animals and so much more!

A lovely savoury tea with old friends. Very nice atmosphere and delicious scones. Will return soon with family.

Amazing food and lovely setting, give it a go!

Sat in the garden and enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tea. Was all delicious and left very full! Too busy enjoying it to take any photos. Highly recommend.

We stopped here on our way home from our cycling holiday in need of a treat, the cafe did not disappoint. I had a delicious beef and blue cheese toastie followed by a toffee and honeycomb Charlotte which was yum. My partner had the biggest...

What a hidden treasure! Lovely setting, amazing, fresh, homemade food and friendly, welcoming staff. Looking forward to going back again ASAP! 😁

Fabulouse medley... Veggie option too. And pud totally yum. Staff delightful.

Beautiful cakes had a coffee & walnut the other day and just had to try the peanut stack gorgeous