The Old Rectory Tearoom in Wiltshire

We had a wonderful evening, such a lovely setting in a beautiful village, and the food was delicious, we even got to take some home. Can't wait to visit again...

I had a wonderful afternoon tea with a group of friends on Sunday. It was my first time in CastleCombe and a friend organised an afternoon tea at Anna’s. We were all delighted by the room were the tea was prepared. It was a pantagruelic experience. Anna also entertained us with stories about the village, tips, secrets and daily lives. We were all delighted by Anna’s warm welcome in Castle Combe.An experience you cannot miss.

We were looking on the internet for venues to which we could invite a group of old friends to share with us our Diamond Wedding anniversary. One of the couples in the group had already given us all a great lunch on their own Diamond Wedding a few months earlier, so we decided on an Afternoon Tea, and the Old Rectory Tea Room literally just Popped Up in our searches. The reviews were all so positive that a more cynical couple could have been suspicious, but the menu sounded superb and we decided to get in touch to book. The date we wanted was free, and Anna, the lady who runs the tearoom, was totally unfazed by the fact that we couldn't give her exact numbers - one of the group was not well and might not be able to come, and another might have to work - nor by the fact that one person has a total intolerance of anything containing sugar. "No problem, I'll do him extra savoury stuff, and give you boxes to pack teas to take home for anyone who can't turn up" was the gist of the response!On the day, some of us had trouble following the comprehensive instructions provided on how to find the venue (perhaps a mention of the Village Hall might have helped) but on arrival we found a very heavily laden table of goodies awaiting us. What made this Afternoon Tea so special was the inclusion of so many savoury items instead of just the few curling sandwiches, scones and fancies one usually gets - all of which were present in vast quantities as well as the sausage rolls, filled ciabatas, pork pies etc. - a truly wonderful selection.When faced with buffet-style meals such as this I suffer a strong compulsion to try at least one of every item on the table, and I think I succeeded, but I still felt stuffed to the gills the next morning! What's more, Anna, our delightful host, provuded boxes at the end so that everyone could take home a selection of the "left-overs" to enjoy later.We have never experienced an Afternoon Tea as good as this one, It is perhaps a little more expensive that some other local offerings, but one gets so much more for the price that it is worth every penny, especially for a special occation like ours.Thanks, Anna!

Lovely afternoon spent with friends. Great directions given, lovely location & ample parking. The food was delicious. Lovely selection of fillings, cakes lovely & Anna the host was very friendly. The table setting was nice with pretty china tea cups & plates & enjoyable background music. Plenty of food & there was even little boxes provided to take home any surplus food. A lovely afternoon. Very enjoyable

Perfect for a private afternoon tea for a special occasion. The food and ambience are excellent. Our party ordered the egg and the chicken sandwich fillings - both were very good. The coronation chicken puff pasty vol-eu-vent was particularly excellent.Anna (the hostess) was very attentive and catered for different dietary needs and special requests such as adding fresh flowers to the decor. We also had some fairly last minute cancellations in our party due to illness and she was able to handle refunds for them with less than 48 hours notice.

I am not really a fan of Afternoon tea but I decided to book due to the excellent reviews and we were not disappointed. This place is absolutely amazing!!! Anna the host was so kind and welcoming making sure all our dietary needs were met. The food was delicious and fresh, the decor was stunning, the restroom was spotless and everything was just perfect from the location to the music in the tearoom. There is nothing negative that I can say about anything, it was all superb. Everyone who visits Castle Combe must visit this place as it will make your visit to this beautiful village that extra special. Thank you Anna for a memorable afternoon!

Absolutely fabulous afternoon spent at The Rectory pop up tearoom for our Mum’s birthday. Exclusive use private room beautifully decorated for our party of 17 & free parking. Wonderful array of freshly prepared food all served on eclectic china along with endless tea & coffee (take your own bubbles ).Nothing was too much trouble for Anna our host & very much appreciated-would highly recommend.

What a find! The food was absolutely delicious, really fresh and there was so much of it, we took some home with us. We were tied to one date as it was a birthday celebration, and when I enquired the venue was already booked up. Anna was very helpful and suggested an evening slot 6-9pm instead of afternoon. This worked out brilliantly as the room was so beautiful in the evenkng with all the candle light and so cosy and welcoming. We had a brilliant time and just wish we lived closer so could come back more often!

What a way to spend a Friday afternoon....A wonderful afternoon tea with friends, however this afternoon tea was a little bit extra special....beautifully set out, an amazing array of goodies including amazing ciabatta sandwiches, scones jam clotted cream, a wonderful huge chocolate orange cake and so much more......Extra tea, coffee, jam and cream, time to chat with no pressure to leave and easy parking.This place is a gem - will recommend Anna you were so helpful in ensuring everyone was happy and catered for - thankyou so much.See you again very soon Andrew, Jo and Rach

We celebrated my grandfather's 90th birthday here. It was easy to organise a lovely lunch which suited everyone in the party.The atmosphere was lovely - airy, spacious and easily accessible (parking right outside). It was lovely to have the space to ourselves. The spread of food was generous, beautifully presented and carefully selected. Anna made food which suited the vegetarians in the party and those who preferred simple traditional British.Thanks Anna - for making everyone feel at home!

¡Qué delicioso y delicioso banquete! Reservamos tés para llevar debido a la pandemia. Anna fue increíblemente considerada y organizada. Los tés estaban muy bien empaquetados para llevar y tomar donde queríamos. Anna tenía algunos consejos útiles sobre paseos y lugares de picnic en la zona.Los tés en sí eran realmente divinos. Todo el mundo amaba un elemento diferente. Los sándwiches de atún recibieron un aplauso especial. El pastel de chocolate también era uno de los favoritos y los bollos. . . bueno, desaparecieron en segundos. uno de los bollos más ligeros y sabrosos que he probado. cantidad perfecta de crema.Además, las bebidas de té para llevar también fueron notables. Parece una tontería decirlo, ¡pero todos pensaron que sí!Anna hizo mucha magia e hizo que nuestro día en la zona fuera increíblemente dulce y especial :)

Comida maravillosa, mantas de picnic y porcelana de hueso proporcionada por Anna para comer al sol. Anna se aseguró de adaptarse a nuestros requisitos y realmente lo hizo especial para nosotros. ¡Delicioso!

Un entorno encantador con buena comida. La comida era muy sabrosa con mucha variedad en el menú del té de la tarde. Había un fuego encantador y un gran ambiente. Anna hizo que el evento fuera realmente bueno para nosotros.El pueblo también es muy agradable para pasear.

Un té de la tarde maravillosamente generoso, en un hermoso edificio, en un pueblo encantador. Esta fue una visita perfecta. Gracias Anna por ser tan amable y atenta. Ciertamente correremos la voz a cualquiera de nuestros amigos que vengan a su área. ¡Este es un regalo que no debes perderte! ! ! !

I booked The Old Rectory Tea Room in Castle Combe for a double birthday celebration. My husband & I, along with two friends arrived Friday lunchtime and were greeted by Anna who was very welcoming and friendly. The 500 year old Tea Room is a characterful building in a fantastic location where the inside is much larger than it appears from the front. It is a real treasure trove that transports you into another world, where a warm and welcoming fire was burning on this chilly day in January.A large tea menu means you can choose one which suits your taste and it is served in a china tea pot with bone china cups and saucers. Lovely freshly made sandwiches and a wide variety of cakes and other savouries, beautiful scones with jam and cream and Welsh teacakes all displayed on afternoon tea stands. There was more than enough to eat, although we did manage most of it as it was all so delicious. Anna had made a birthday cake with a candle atop for the two gents who were celebrating their birthday’s and wrapped it for us to take home and enjoy later as we were so full.Anna was attentive; at the same time giving us plenty of privacy, presenting us with a little bell to call her when we wanted our gooseberry crumble warmed and served or found ourselves in need of anything else.We took our own ‘bubbles’, Anna happily provided us with the glassware.It was a lovely experience & I'd definitely recommend this as a good place to go, you will need to make a reservation ahead of your arrival as Anna does not accept walk in guests owing to everything being made fresh that morning.Charming & FABULOUS!!!

Absolutely faultless vegan afternoon tea. Anna was so attentive and accommodating -really made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend! We'll definitely be back for a Christmas or New Year treat.

Anna put on the most amazing High Tea of home made savory and sweet delicacies for our afternoon tea stop with Back Roads Touring. It was great to see inside one of the lovely cottages in Castle Combe and hear some of the history of the town.

We visited the Old Rectory Tea Rooms to celebrate a friends 50th birthday. The tables were beautifully laid out with china, fresh flowers and candles. The afternoon tea was excellent with a good selection of savoury foods as well as sandwiches and little wraps. Followed by fresh scones and cakes all homemade and all tasted delicious. The extra ingredient Anna uses is her love for what she does, which is obvious in all aspects of this little gem of a place. Thank you

Thank you Anna for an amazing afternoon tea. The table was laden with food and it was all delicious. The tea room is lovely, full of interesting things and a very relaxing atmosphere. We had a great time and will definitely be back

This place is simply lush! The food was delicious, the place quaint and the lady who runs it is lovely. Can't fault it. We had a lovely relaxed afternoon and left well and truly stuffed!!

I organised a surprise baby shower with 8 guests. We had a few allergies and intolerances within our group, nothing phased Anna. The food was delicious and loads of it to go round, a beautiful setting just topped it off. It was stunning day for us and a walk through the village has to be done. We made use of the garden, great photos captured here. Organising the event was simple and communication was quick from Anna, I paid on departure-please note cash is best as signal is poor. Our visit could not of gone any better, thank you soo much.

If you want to show some overseas visitors what an English High Tea is, this place is you, forget the Ritz. Anna and Michael managed our group of 38 expertly, producing mounds of delicate savory and sweet delights. The food is of very high quality and the ambience is eclectic English, tones of Alice in Wonderland. Highly recommended, Michael even drove people up and down from the carpark. The price is absolutely justified by the uniqueness of the experience and the quality of the food.

Wonderful afternoon tea with a lovely selection of fresh food. This was my second visit and i just love the setting of the tables and china.so very English , Anna did a lovely birthday tea for my best friend with a cake and balloon. also the gluten free tea was amazing. I have friends visiting me next month and have booked again as a surprise for them . I know they will enjoy this fabulous tea experience.

Fabulous food, and a very gracious host that gave us a wonderful insight on the village and it’s history. A true hilight of our tour. Thank you Anna

Firstly what a beautiful find, in the village of Castle Combe, fab setting & a great host.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Old Rectory Tearoom. Our afternoon tea table was beautifully decorated and Anna welcomed us warmly to her home! After a tasty afternoon tea we went out into the village and did a photo shoot. It was a lot of fun and laughter while we was taking the photos, and also a nice way to see this beautiful village. The best part is that we now have many nice pictures, which give us good memories of this trip and the hours with Anna. If you have the opportunity, we highly recommend a visit to the Old Rectory Tearoom.

After enjoying several afternoon teas around the country and being a cheerleader for this. The old rectory is definitely top of my list of my go to list.

What a beautiful tea rooms! I arranged part of my sister's hen party here and it was just perfect! The food was all homemade and so much of it! Plenty of savouries and so much more food than you usually get for an afternoon tea elsewhere! Anna is a wonderful host and catered for gluten and dairy free! Would highly recommend this special place.

My dear friend organized a surprise baby shower for me at The Old Rectory Tearoom. Everything was absolutely perfect. From the dietary requirements being catered for perfectly, to the hospitality. We had an amazing time, enjoyed delicious food and made the best memories. Thank you for all the extra special details and the lovely present you gave our baby. We can’t wait to come back and visit soon xxx

Twenty four ladies from Bath Tangent visited the Old Rectory tea rooms as part of our summer day out. We were welcomed by the owner Anna who from start to finish ensured we had everything we needed and more. The food was superb, lots of different flavours to try and such a selection. Certainly more than we could finish. Anna even provided a birthday cake ! The setting is a delight and after the meal we sat in the garden where Anna did photo shoot of the group. I highly recommend the venue and it's excellent for groups as we had the place to ourselves. Five star rating!!! (After the meal we were allowed to take anything left over home!). Everything is cooked freshly each day ).

Geweldig tea fit for a Queen. It was beautifully done. The tearoom is to be found in Castle Combe meaning in the valley. With lovely houses and gardens and een old roman bridge probably from the first century. Last but not least nature at its best.

The whole place was clean and the high tea looked wonderful. The food was all homemade by the lady of the house. The owner was kind and made u feel comfortable. There was a separate toilet and it was nice enough for the place. Owner has a little shop as well to sell homemade stuff from the area.

As a family group of six, including two vegetarians, we celebrated my daughter's birthday here and it was fantastic. The tea was superb, an excellent variety of beautifully presented delicious food, including a small light tea (free of charge) for the toddler. There was a lovely birthday cake, which we were too full to eat, so our friendly, helpful host wrapped it for us to take away. Altogether the wonderful food combined with the pleasantnes of our host and the ambience of the tearoom made this a celebration to remember.

At the Old Rectory we had a lovely tea, and then stayed for a bit after to look around the garden. Beautiful, and authentic, I would 10/10 recommend. She was so kind and told us all about the history of the town and buildings. Definitely go here for some amazing tea cakes and tea and for the full cultural experience:))

I take a group of students twice a year to the Old Rectory Tearoom and they are always blown away but the amazing presentation and selection of food offered. The host is always very accommodating and I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to experience a tea, scones and a history of the beautiful Cotswolds.

We came here as a group of 10 and had a lovely high tea. Amazing choice, a wonderful standard of food, great service and, best of all for me, the vegan option was superb!

What a wonderful welcome to the quaint Castle Combe! Our hostess, Anna, was just a delight! She homemade the most delicious meal. She especially made mine as I am intolerant to dairy and every bite was scrumptious! She shared stories of the town and her home. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

Ambiente meraviglioso, ceramiche ricercatissimo, atmosfera da favola.

Amazing cream tea, with vintage china, table fully laden with savoury bites, tartlets, tortillas, canapés, different kinds of rolls and sandwiches, fresh strawberries and red currants from the garden, and gorgeous sweet creations like coffee/ walnut and chocolate cake, lemon flapjacks and the pièce de résistance- scones with clotted cream and jam. All with friendly and helpful service, even vegan options and then the lovely landlady even doubled up as a professional photographer taking beautiful photos to treasure.

I brought a group here as part of our small group tours in the UK and it was just as I imagined. Lovely old building with wonderful charm and enchantingly decorated with lots of tea time things. Anna, the proprietor was also lovely and put out an unbelievable spread! Yummy sandwiches, exquisite scones with jam and clotted cream and wonderful cakes. It could not have been more perfect! Thank you Anna!

Amazing! I have visited a few times before and it is always fantastic. The food, all lovingly hand prepared, the location and the stories that the delightful Ana can tell you make this a truly special visit. A must do for anyone in Castle Combe or the area.

What an absolutely amazing find. The whole experience was a joy from beginning to end. The food was exquisite and although i loved everything the sausage rolls were my favourite. We were nade to feel so welcome and we were even allowed to take our own prosecco to toast the bride. If you are in Castle Combe - book in and enjoy - you wont be disappointed.

We had the most enjoyable afternoon tea experience at The Old Rectory. The food is plentiful and delicious and the setting is out of a movie...quite literally. Castle Comb is not to be missed on a visit to the English countryside and this tea room should be a required stop when in the village. Anna, the proprietor, is just delightful and has wonderful stories about the village, the filming of a movie and her life operating the tea room.

We had a lovely afternoon tea in the most quaint tea room in castle combe. There was such a delicious variety of homemade sandwiches, scones, cakes, pots of tea and lots more. The host was most welcoming and attentive. Thankyou Anna.

We attended as a large group as a part of a hen do. The food was excellent, and a cake of our choosing was provided. Service was exceptional and I would highly recommend. The decor is wonderful and feels almost Alice in Wonderland-y. Would rate higher if I could!

I was lucky enough to be part of a hen party celebration at the wonderful tearoom!

Brilliant afternoon for a friends hen do. Beautifully presented and everybody catered for. Such a great afternoon!

Seven of us celebrated a friend's 70th birthday on a dull February afternoon. We had exclusive use of the beautiful tea room which was warm and cosy with a log fire burning. The table looked a real treat groaning with sweet and savoury items, and a birthday cake took pride of place I the centre with candles burning. After a very warm welcome we took our seats and Anna brought in steaming pots of tea and the party got underway. The homemade food was wonderful and we enjoyed the whole experience, we could have stayed all afternoon in front of the fire! Anna was a wonderful, unique host, and we can't wait to return soon.

Absolutely delicous vegan afternoon tea and Anna was incredibly welcoming!

What a fantastic treat for me and my friends some of whom came from Italy,Croatia,Portugal and France, as well as from the UK. We were treated to a wonderful variety of cakes and savouries as well as scones, jam and clotted cream, not to mention the warming tea on a cold but sunny February afternoon. Our hostess, the lovely Anna,was on top form with stories about the history of Castle Combe and its films background. A delightful afternoon that is a must for any visitor.

Our host Anna welcomed us in a friendly manner, and showed us to what we felt was the best table in the tea room, by the fireplace which was most welcome on a cold winter's day. We were sat in our seats to witness the arrival of the generous spread of highest quality food, which included many classic favourites and much more besides. We were given the choice of teas, and of course unlimited refill at half way. Every aspect of our experience was exceptional in every detail. Our afternoon was superior even to the most premium afternoon tea on offer in London. The key difference being the relaxed atmosphere and the natrual grace of our convivial host.

I visited The Old Rectory Tearooms in Castle Combe on a Friday afternoon in December to celebrate my cousins 40th Birthday.

This place is amazing and beautiful, the food/ cake was just perfect. Anna made it so special for me and my friends to celebrate my 40th birthday. A must visit especially for a celebration 🎂

We visited this beautiful tearoom for my sisters 40th birthday celebration, we chose to have the afternoon tea which was wonderful.Anna provided a huge selection of finger samwiches pastries with various fillings followed by tea and scones and a selection of cakes. Anna also catered for a special dietary requirement for one of our party guests which was excellent.

We booked afternoon tea as a surprise for our daughter's birthday. She was delighted. The food was abundant and Anna made us feel so welcome. There was more than enough to eat and drink, all home made and delicious. Anna even made a birthday cake which was such a thoughtful personal touch.

Thank you Anna for making my Mums birthday celebration such a memorable day, we all had an amazing afternoon!! Beautiful setting and exquisite home made high tea and our lovely host Anna. It was quintessentially a very English experience!

Beautiful home, extremely friendly host, highly recommended for a group of friends traveling together

We visited The Old Rectory Tearoom as part of a hen weekend and had an absolutely fabulous time - the food was incredible and Anna was the perfect host (who catered for all dietary requirements)! Would highly recommend and will be going back soon!

Thankyou so much for a wonderful afternoon tea for my cousins Hen Do. The food, and atmosphere were so fantastic. What an absolute gem. We would very highly recommend

The afternoon tea here is amazing! I booked this for my aunty’s hen do and Anna (the owner) was more than accommodating, the location was beautiful and the food was lovely. Such a unique and lovely tea rooms, I highly recommend booking here!

Anna received us warmly in a cozy atmosphere with an english tea super complete and exquisite. All the delicatessen made by her also provided us with a lot of information about Castle Combe

Anna, the owner of the Old Rectory Tea Room looked after us brilliantly. You have to book and it was like having our own private tearoom. Nothing was too much trouble. In the heart of Castle Combe, a delicious tea was made specially for us with some of the best scones you're likely to find anywhere in the land. We took a bottle of champagne with us and, if it had been chilly, the wood burner was all ready to light. For rickety back purposes I had booked the sofa by the fire and it was very cosy and tea was pretty scrumptious.

I brought 14 American friends to you for a breathtaking late lunch/afternoon tea and it was utterly wonderful. Delicious, plentiful supply of home made food served in such a beautiful way(catering for some very specific dietary needs perfectly too)and endless tea in such a historic house and stunning village.Such a memorable experirnce they wont forget. Thank you Anna for your welcome, your food, your local knowledge and interesting talk about the house and the village.Just Wonderful!

Visited on September 24 while staying at The Gates in Castle Combe. What a wonderful private tea service. The food, ambiance and hospitality were outstanding. It was our only official "tea" while we were in England and it did not disappoint. The shop is only open by reservation so book ahead. Totally worth it.

My husband and both of our mothers stopped off in Castle Combe to see the beautiful town and have afternoon tea on our way to Bath and then Devon. This Old Rectory Tearoom and specifically Anna Roberts (the owner) provided one of the best experiences of our England vacation. The food was so delicious and Anna was so welcoming and hospitable! We could not have enjoyed ourselves anymore on this afternoon! I highly recommend this place and we will return again someday!

We visited here in the 15th September! And what a lovely time we had! Atmosphere and food was lovely 👌

We went to the Old Rectory Tearoom on Thursday 6 September after having it on my wishlist for ages and we were not at all disappointed! Anna is the loveliest host and made us feel so welcome and so spoilt for our afternoon tea. The tearoom decor is just beautiful with so many interesting pictures and ornaments to look at; which makes for a really lovely atmosphere in which to enjoy a delicious feast! Every food item was baked to perfection and the scones were some of the best I've ever eaten! The quality of the food and the service provided by Anna was exceptional and we couldn't have had a more enjoyable afternoon spent in Castle Combe. Highly recommended!

Warm friendly greeting, delicious home cooked afternoon tea. Quintessential English experience. Excellent service and will definitely visit again.

The Old Rectory in Castle Combe is an English tearoom that serves up a magical selection of british cakes and tea. Reservations only.

Vill man njuta av en underbar Afternoon Tea med sandwichs, fina bakverk och scones, så bör man besöka detta tearoom. I en vacker, gammaldags miljö dukas bordet upp med så mycket godsaker att man står sig en hel dag. Det man inte orkar äta upp får man ta med i en doggybag. Ägaren Anna, är mycket trevlig, pratar och visar trädgården. Jag kan varmt rekommendera detta café. .

We had the most wonderful time at Anna‘s tea room in Castle Combe. Not only was the food mouth watering, but the setting was just to die for! Anna was so kind and attentive to our needs. Everything was perfectly portioned and we were theoretically allowed to take the leftover cake home! Every single food item was delicious, especially her buttery scones. When we were finished, we were told about the history of the house and her family and looked at various books she had made about it. She bakes her goods with home layed eggs which we discovered when getting a tour of her lovely garden. All in all an absolutely recommendation worthy experience. The price was really worth it!

The Old Rectory Tearoom is an absolute must for anyone who is planning on visiting Castle Combe! Anna, artist and baker extraordinaire, presented us with the most beautiful and delicious High Tea that we have ever had. From the tasty finger sandwiches to the sweet and savory tarts and the scones with clotted cream and fresh strawberries - everything was absolutely to die for. The melt-in-your-mouth apple crumble with cream was actually the best I ever had! The tearoom itself is decorated with the most lovely china and the whole atmosphere is warm and relaxing. So even if you have no plans on visiting Castle Combe, it might be time to make some to enjoy Anna's heavenly treats. PS: Make sure to reserve your spot ahead of time.

Had the best time here! The whole experience was amazing, the tea, the treats/food, the people, and the setting were all perfect! Highly recommend!!

We were with a group of ten for "High Tea". We were warmly welcomed into the tearoom by Anna and were met with a table laden with the most beautiful spread of artistically arranged food I have ever seen. In addition to be lovely to look at, the food was absolutely marvelous to eat. Our group was so quiet other than the moans and groans of satisfaction because we were just devouring all the wonderful tastes. If you are anywhere near Castle Combe, The Old Rectory Tearoom is a must.

If you find yourself in the quaint village of Castle Combe, you need to book an afternoon tea with Anna. She is an attentive host and knows just when to check on you to see what you need. She had wonderful tea and goodies for us to taste. She also offered to take photos of my wife and I in her garden.

Our family had a fabulous High Tea at the ‘Tea Room’ in Castle Combe today. Anna gave us such a variety of sandwiches, savories and cakes, scones and more! Anna provided a great deal of items that were gluten free for our Daughter. We were extremely pleased with her kindness and her expertise in baking. Thank you for a brilliant Tea.

We visited in early May for a special birthday visit and had a truly memorable time. We were surprised to discover that we were the only guests -- perhaps because we were visiting midweek -- but we were made to feel perfectly at home. An excellent high tea and a friendly welcome in a beautiful, cozy tearoom and cottage.

The best place to stop for a rest while visiting Castle Combe. We had the most amazing high tea. The scones are unforgettable, the cornish chicken delicious and the tea perfect. Anna is the kindest host and most definitely a wonderful chef. The place is quaint and charming.

We came here for my mum’s birthday and I booked it after finding it on Trip Advisor and reading the great reviews. We were looking for something different to the run of the mill country house/hotel cream tea and we were not disappointed!

Had a lovely high tea in the garden setting of Castle Comb.

We don't have anything like this in America. Castle Combe was one of my favorite places on our trip. If you love period films and want the experience of stepping back in time and being part of a bygone era of village life, Castle Combe and the Old Rectory Tearoom should be on your To-Do list. 600 years (and more) of history are palpable in this beautiful place. I felt honored to be invited into Anna's tearoom and listen to her tell stories of her life here.

We had a private luncheon for 20 Overseas visitors with a variety of dietary requirements. This was catered for extremely well. Anna is a generous host, giving a talk on village life in general and when filming is taking place. An idilic setting for a quintessential English tea room. The interior decorating is sympathetic to the building and gives a sense you are having high tea in her home. I would strongly recommend anyone visiting Castle Combe to allow time to enjoy this gem of a tea room.

Afternoon Tea at the Old Rectory is a really wonderful event to savour.

I booked this venue as a surprise for my Hubbys 50th with all his family. Anna was very helpful during this whole process, working around some dietary requirements. Very good value for money, there were 13 of us we had the place to ourselves for a couple of hours which was more than enough. The food was amazing lots of choices both savoury and sweet, even choices of tea. The younger ones played with the guinea pigs and game of ping pong in the garden. Overall a great experience, Anna has nailed being a great host and would happily recommend to anyone.

Proper English afternoon tea in cosy evocative surroundings. Castle Combe may be the prettiest village in England but this afternoon tea is definitely up there with the best in the UK. Anna Roberts serves up an afternoon tea that Miss Marple would thoroughly approve of. I would highly recommend this as a must do activity in Castle Combe, particularly for guests who want to do something quintessentially English.

Eight of us visited the Old Rectory Tearoom. The table was filled with a colourful and delicious selection, savory filled Vol-Eu-Vents, sandwiches, scones, cake, tarts, crumbles and more and more. We enjoyed Anna’s home baked and home cooked food very much, and also enjoyed the lovely, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The tearoom is located in the middle of beautiful Castle Combe so this is a perfect destination for special day out, a walk around the lovely village then a super afternoon tea at the Old Rectory Tearoom. Anna, thank you very much for making our afternoon so special.

Owner Anna was super friendly and food was delicious. Very welcoming tea room also Victorian style tea sets was privileged to be in the tea room . I’m highly recommended to people visit in Castle Combe.

My husband and I spent the most enjoyable afternoon today at The Old Rectory Tearoom.

i had initially read some great reviews about this place and decided to email the tea room and reserve a place for the date i wanted. I got a very detailed email reply back asking about my preferences, etc. i am vegan and my family are vegetarian. so hoped they would have some options for us. We were welcomed very warmly by Anna and got to sit in front of the wood fire burner for a bit while she set up our table. What we got was a very personalised meal cooked just for my family! Starter was Avocado and greens salad with pine nuts.

9of us visited this lovely tea room for my friends 65th birthday , what a delight awaited us , a fabulously laid table filled with sumptuous delights , and lovely china . Anna the owner could not have been more courteous , bringing anything we wanted . We had the room to ourselves and I think at one stage she might have thought we were staying the night as we were very cosy sitting by the fire.. thank you Anna for a fab afternoon and look forward to your pop up shop !! ...

We had a Christmas afternoon tea celebration as a group during the festive season. Excellent service, food, cosy place and lovely host- Anna! Overall warmth atmosphere and will certainly recommend and book again!

We booked in advance to meet up with family friends here, before heading to Westonbirt Arboretum. We were a party of 3 adults and 4 children- adults booked afternoon tea, and Anna kindly suggested toasties for the children instead.

We've had a lot of afternoon teas in our time and this definitely rates as one of the best. Anna made us feel very welcome and gave us the most amazing array of homemade sandwiches, savoury tartlets, scones, crumbles and cakes.

We were in Castle Combe for day with my partner and were looking for a tearoom. We came accross The Old Rectroy tearoom owned by Anna.It was our lucky day as it is not always open during the Winter season. After ringing the bell to be let in, Anna took us to the main room. You go trough a tiny shop and corridor. Every room is beautifully decorated, bringing the past back to you. The wood burner was working and we had the sofa and table next to it. It felt so great as it was freezing cold outside. Anna was wonderful and talkative. She showed us the book she's written for children, based or her own family and also the picture book about War Horse, the movie. We ordered cream teas but unfortunately there was only one left. My partner ordered the mince pies. Both were delicious!! We had a fantastic time there and would highly recommend it. I did not give an "excellent" mark only because the toilet is outside and it was very cold. But it was very clean. If we drive past Castle Combe we'll definitely stop at the Old Rectory tearoom again.

Whilst visiting this pretty village, we came across The Old Rectory Tearoom and are we so pleased we did. What a lovely quirky place. Welcoming with a lovely fire blazing on a freezing cold day. We had only popped in for a cup of tea but the owner (an excellent salesperson!) persuaded us to have some home made mince pies and cream. So very tasty.

today I have been at The Old Rectory tearoom ,amazing ,I enjoyed as a child with a new toy...Thank you all for invited me to such a lovely place

We called here today, a group of 9 including 4 children, we were shown into a beautiful room with a huge fireplace and vintage furnishings (1 of 2 big rooms) we ordered tea and cakes and the lovely owner brought us a selection of what was on offer plus teas and coffees. Very reasonable price, beautiful setting and a delightful old building. I would highly recommend paying a visit and the owner Anna is delightful !

Yesterday I was lucky enough to enjoy a fabulous and delicious Aubergine and Mushroom Lasagne for lunch with friends for a birthday celebration. This was followed by a beautiful strawberry sponge cake and cream, jam, scones and mince pies. All so delicious but the scones are out of this world. Such a perfect setting with a wood burner and interest everywhere. Highly recommend a visit and to meet Anna Roberts the very talented and hospitable owner.

Today I visited the Old Rectory Tearoom with five special friends. We all had the most amazing time. The food was quite delicious ! Aubergine, Mushroom and Tomato Lasagne with a fabulous salad and dressing and garlic bread. The Victoria Sponge cake, mince pies and Scones were superb, all home made served with fresh strawberries and double cream and jam. We sat around the glowing logburner on comfortable sofas on arrival, chatting and relaxing with a bottle of Prosecco. Anna provided a relaxing and very special atmosphere; combined with faultless service, this made the day simply perfect. I cannot recommend the Tearoom highly enough. We will return !!

Some people just know how to do it, Anna Roberts is certainly one of them, very pleasant afternoon tea.