The Old School House Tea Rooms in West Dorset

A little gem! A warm welcome, good service with lovely, high quality food. Excellent value for money too! We will definitely return.

Nice selection of sandwiches, soup, jacket potatoes, homemade cakes. Tea in china tea cups and afternoon teas, friendly owners and cozy tea rooms. Lovely floral garden too. Well worth a visit!

It was a pleasure being served sandwiches which tasted as well as they looked. Crisp salad of leaves, tomato and cucumber in a tasty dressing, were accompanied by potato crisps and homemade coleslaw.

On a rather wet day, we stopped in Abbotsbury looking for a cosy lunch spot. The dining room was quiet, but we were warmly welcomed on arrival and soon had delicious bowls of homemade spicy carrot and coriander soup to warm us up. The menu had several light lunch and afternoon tea options and there were lots of tasty looking cakes and scones on covered stands, but the soup and bread were quite filling so we didn’t try them. A lovely lunch. The only thing to flag is that the loos are public ones next door, entailing a walk outside in the rain.

Visited Abbotsbury for the day and wanted some tea and a snack. Wandered in here and was greeted by a very friendly man (didn’t catch his name). Lovely, homely feel in the tearoom. Very attentive staff and took our order quickly but didn’t rush us, ordered cream tea for 2 and it came quickly, was presented in pretty china and tasted great! Some bonuses are it was great value for money and it’s dog friendly so there were some cute dogs in there to fawn over!

It was an all round fantastic experience, we had a round of beautifully presented sandwiches and a pot of tea. We followed up with sharing a piece of ginger and rhubarb cake, my wife and I were overheard discussing clotted cream or custard. When the cake was delivered to the table we were presented with a jug of custard a portion of clotted cream so we were both extremely pleased. That is service for you. You could not want for a better food or service the owners are incredibly lovely people, a man and wife team.

Never disapoints. Been visiting here for last 6/7 yrs & was as good as ever this last holiday, so good we went twice. If I lived locally I would be a regular customer. Quality, presentation & service 10/10. Nice touches with delicious coleslaw & little shortbread biscuits with your drink add those finishing touches. I have today made those little shortbread biscuits from a recipe in a book purchased from the tea shop, and I'll be making them again. Lovely of them to share the recipe of what they provide so you can recreate a little of your experience when you get home. Can't wait for my next visit. Highly recommend visiting this gem of a tea shop.

A great find! We were able to park almost outside, and with other options in the village, we were so pleased that we chose here for our lunch stop. The owners are a welcoming couple, clearly invested in their business,. with self prepared recipes and cakes etc. The soup was delicious, and having tea in a pot with bone china cups is a rare treat these days: the toasted sandwiches served with salad are exceptionally tasty. Information guides, walking routes and other books for browsing are available, and the whole atmosphere was pleasurable. We hope to be back in November!!

After a circular 6 mile walk from Abbotsbury down to Chisil Beach, we called in and enjoyed a delicious afternoon cream tea. Two homemade scones with jam and cream, all washed down with a generous pot of tea. Just perfect. The owners were so friendly.

Called in for tea in the afternoon - a good range of drinks and yummy homemade cakes, etc. We had Dorset apple cake, a local recipe, which was delicious. The fascination came with the information about the old school house that the cafe was housed in and a host who went out of his way to be hospitable and informative. Highly recommended.

What a charming setting and absolutely magnificent tea. The scones were clearly freshly made and full of love and care. Perfection!

Popped in for a light lunch. Nice olde world charm yet still minimalist. Efficient, friendly service and food presented with TLC. We had the soup of the day(pea, courgette and mint) with granary bread and a tuna and tomato toasted sandwich with fresh salad and slaw. Very impressed. Had a pretty garden too. Will return!

Fabulous! Good service, attention to detail, informative and friendly. No set kids menus but they adapted the “proper menu” (which I prefer…better than the standard chicken nuggets or fish and chips for kids). We were told the more peppery salad would be removed for the kids sandwiches and they came out with cucumber and tomato smiley faces…brilliant! Definitely recommend!

We cannot recommend this tea room enough. Fabulous food coupled with an amazing welcome. Every time we holiday in Dorset, we make sure we plan in a visit to see Sandra and Steve, as this really is the best tea room we have ever been to. If you are a fan of the tastiest sandwiches and unbelievable home baked cakes and scones in very pretty surroundings, this is the place for you 😊

Excellent food and service. Can’t rate it highly enough! Food is very good quality and extremely reasonable prices. The whole family really enjoyed it! Good selection of food choices, especially the homemade cakes. Thank you so much!

Really lovely lunch spot - we were here as a group of 8 for a late lunch and welcomed in. The recommendations for food were great, and a good choice available with local cheddar and homemade cakes. We had a large chunk of the menu...

The moat fantastic tea room. All home made and delightful. The ham is to die for and so is very thing else.

We visited today after going to the beach, and had a lovely and reasonably priced lunch. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Lovely tearoom with so many exceptional cakes to try. Very friendly staff who are happy to accommodate dogs. Well worth popping in

Such a lovely tearoom with the most delicious food from sandwiches served with salad and crisps to ploughman's to delight the palate and the most irresistible cakes, afternoon teas and cream teas. All served with a friendly smile from a tearoom that's is uniquely pretty...

We called on just passing whilst visiting Dorset , at first there was a notice on the door saying they were full but don’t give up it’s worth the wait - don’t go elsewhere!!!! Great friendly welcoming from the team , brilliant advice about the...

Great place to stop off on the way to the West Country. A little gem tucked away in Abbotsbury. Unfortunately the garden area was closed when we visited but we were warmly welcomed and enjoyed cream teas, one of which was gluten free. Our dog...

Visited for tea and coffee with friends. The homemade cakes were absolutely delicious — fantastic Victoria Sponge, wonderful apple cake and very tasty dough cake. All served up by our very friendly and helpful hosts. We going back to sample more cakes later in our...

When we walked into the cafè we were immediately met with a friendly welcome from the owner. We ordered teas ,coffee , shortbread and a toasted sandwich. The homemade shortbread was sublime and the best shortbread we had ever tasted. All the cakes were homemade...

What a gem! The quality of food was excellent it was great to visit somewhere where the food is home baked and excellently presented. Service was 5* and we will definitely be returning.

Absolutely fantastic place to visit. Hidden gem tucked away in Abbotsbury. We both had the ploughman’s with a cheese selection with pickle and pickled onions and Sandra’s own cooked ham. Couldn’t fault anything at all, and reasonably priced. Both Steve and Sandra were pleasant and...

Visited this beautiful tea room for our sister in laws 60th birthday. We all had the afternoon tea which was delicious the owners are very warm and friendly and the cakes are home made. They also have a wonderful little book with their cake recipes....

We stumbled across this gem of a place after doing an 8 mile walk in the area. We had a sandwich each and for simple food it was so tasty and well presented. We had a great chat with the owners and then couldn't resist...

A wonderful coffee/tea room.. food and beverage beautifully presented .. bone China tea sets which makes the experience extra special.. the hosts Sandra and Steve are so attentive ,warm and welcoming and the food so delicious it will have incoming back for more.

Daily lunch out with three generations including a 4 year old and a 8 year old. Lovely food and a very warm welcome and service from the owners. Would definitely make our way to this cafe when next in the area.

Called in this afternoon and as usual we had some fantastic cake and drinks ,Sandra and Steve are great hosts .The rhubarb and Ginger cake is out of this world,all made by Sandra , lovely atmosphere in the old school house .

A true gem of a business. The owners gave a warm welcome. Afternoon tea for 8 people. Excellent quality of food and nothing was too much trouble. Have visited other tea rooms in the area and this is so far the best. Thank you

What a wonderful find. I cannot recommend this place enough. The meals and cakes are delicious and all homemade. The owners are so friendly and available for chat. Be sure not to miss this delightful tea room if your in the area.

What a beautiful tearoom. Think Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple having tea and cake, this place has oodles of charm. Truly welcoming. The food is delicious and homemade. Portion sizes are great in a world where everything is shrinking yet costing more, this place delivers great...

Stopped by chance at this lovely tea shop. 5 ⭐️ Service 5⭐️ sandwiches 5⭐️ cakes 5⭐️ soup - best carrot & coriander I’ve eaten.

5* What a lovely little tea room with a friendly atmosphere. I only had cream tea for one with my little dog. Very reasonably priced, wish we had one like this in West Yorkshire! I was kindly given a couple of scones to take away...

We attended the Old School House today as a party of 5 Adults and 1 Baby as a treat for my partners Mum who was visiting us from Poland and has never experienced a traditional Dorset Cream Tea. We could not have felt more welcome,...

A combination of excellent food, friendly service, spotless rooms and vintage china, make the Schoolhouse Tearooms a special place to visit. All the food is prepared on site and many dishes are from vintage recipes. Well worth visiting any time of the year. A recent...

Delicious food. Fantastic Dorset apple cake with clotted cream. Which you must to try. Owners friendly. Will definitely be back when in the area.

Lovely homemade food, the bonus for me was that no nuts are used which removed my usual worries. They give a very friendly service. Would recommend.

What a find. Had scones and the most delicious rhubarb and ginger cake I’ve ever tasted. Great service by the friendly owners and a lovely tea garden.

This is the hidden tea shop gem of Dorset. Best ham sandwich and homemade Lemon drizzle I’ve ever eaten. This is no over exaggerating, it was really marvellous. All freshly cooked on the premises. We returned twice during our holiday and each time we were...

Called in for a cream tea and it was so homely and friendly - generous portions at a reasonable price - and a huge teapot for two. Would certainly call again if I was in area again

Fabulous little tea room with a lovely garden. Reasonably priced menu, good portion sizes, quick service and friendly staff. Will be back for another cream tea very soon!

Very friendly people and great service we had a cream tea and it was awesome I have had a lot of cream teas in my time and this was the best by a mile ,I can highly recommend.

It's hard to add anything to all the 5-star reviews already submitted. Just a wonderful experience, not to be missed if you visit The Swannery for example.

My partner and I visited today during our stay in Bridport.What a wonderful place,a traditional tea room owned by a very friendly couple,Sandra and her husband Steve.Sandra took the time to chat and make you feel very welcome.My partner had a jacket potato and I sampled the Homity Pie which was amazing.The food was well presented and served on lovely china cups,saucers and plates.There are public toilets next door which were very clean and well maintained.Our only disappointment was we don’t live locally but if we return to the area we will certainly visit this wonderful place again.

Delicious cream tea in a delightful old Schoolmasters house. The owners were very friendly and helpful. I recommend the Dorset apple cake made to their own recipe.

I felt really wonder visiting The Old Schoolhouse in Abbotsbury really was a beautiful to experience

Beautiful setting, fantastic food and home made cakes . China cups and saucers, simply delightful. Prompt service, very friendly. Highly recommended!!

We went during covid times so don’t know what it is like inside the building but at the moment you are directed to a small but very pretty garden at the back of the building. We had an afternoon tea consisting of a range of sandwiches, traditional cream tea and some lovely cakes. All washed down with a selection of loose leaf teas. The food was delicious and well presented and the service was friendly and kind. There are other light lunch alternatives - sandwiches and a homity pie - and they all looked nice - but come with an appetite and have the afternoon tea

What a find, gorgeous Tea Room! The Crab Sandwich was so delicious, reluctantly shared a quarter with other half! Going back tomorrow afternoon for afternoon tea! Yumyumyum. Lovely people serving.

We’ve been meaning to return to this delightful country tea shop for some time so were thrilled when we were able to get a table today. The dining room is modern with traditional features including exposed beams. The trinkets on display and the china crockery that the delicious wares are served on are reminiscent of many a childhood spent at my Grandparents!The hosts are welcoming from the moment you step foot inside, and engage in conversation with all members of the family. My particular favourite - cheese and onion toastie served with a generous garnish of salad, coleslaw and crisps - keeps me returning again and again. My growing teens and husband devoured the Dorset apple cake & rhubarb and ginger cake with custard which finished off yet another delicious tea shop lunch. We cannot recommend the Old Schoolhouse Teashop highly enough and look forward to visiting again soon!

Great food and friendly staff here. Amazing meal at a great price. Service was quick and staff were very friendly and nice. Definitely would recommend if you're in the area.

Delicious not expensive cream tea. Took away salads for evening meal . Dorset pie thingy and cheeses and salads. All very tasty

We turned up early afternoon whilst on a walk with changeable weather day...which was possibly why the tearoom had tables free. The tearoom is bright, clean and very appropriately set out. The wall of cakes on display in glass containers indicated that the quality of food on offer was high. We weren’t disappointed. The owners were very understanding of my gluten free need and though not displayed on the menu I was able to have an afternoon tea which was very well received.The gluten free and normal scones were both beautifully cooked and the tea pot large.Well worth a visit.

An excellent tea room. We visited with the family, had afternoon tea and a cheese board. The food was first class with friendly and prompt service. Outstanding.

Where can I start? Saw this advised on a Dorset guide and straight away knew that we would have to come here. We were in Weymouth for a 5 night stay and on the way from Monkey World we stopped here for a late lunch and obviously some cake.The service was super attentive and the food so fresh and absolutely delicious. Best coleslaw I ever had in my life and the lemon drizzle cake was ro die for.Just wish we lived closer

During a 6 day holiday nearby, we came here twice, so good had we found it on our first visit. That time we had a cream tea and we're delighted to find that we could choose to have raspberry jam, a variety of teas and milks, and 'just a scone' if that was all that was wanted (it wasn't!) The scones, cream and jam were so good... We came back for lunch on our last day in the hope that there had been a fresh crab delivery. We were in luck and shared crab sandwiches and sampled their cakes. The warm Dorset apple cake went down particularly well. The garden is pretty, and shaded and the teas are served on bone china.

Can't wait for our next visit. Everything perfect. Friendly owners and excellent lunch. Plumpt for the jacket potatoes which were the best we have had for a long time. Served with nicely dressed salad and coleslaw. Generous pot of tea served in bone china cups. What more could you ask for. Only regret was that we had eaten too much earlier in the day and didn't have room for any of the home made cakes. Really pleased that it is going to take many return visits to work our way through the menu. Thank you both you are doing a great job.

Mmmm. Tea and the best cake I’ve had in years. The full cream teas that other guests were enjoying looks amazing and we will be back to try one.

We spent a delightful day in Abbotsbury, a beautiful village on the Jurassic Coast road and one of the highlights was our visit here. We managed to get the last table in the garden at the back and wanted to sample a Dorset cream tea. It was fabulous! Two scones, one plain one fruit, with plenty of jam and cream served with a large pot of tea. Enjoyed in a lovely setting in the warm sunshine, it was perfect. The sandwiches looked really good too.The staff were lovely, really friendly. A real gem in a beautiful spot.

Went for lunch really clean, greeted on arrival. Sandwiches lovely and tasty came with crisps and salad. Pot of tea. All very simple but Very nice indeed would recommend. Had a chat with Sandra the owner really nice lady, and nice that she took a few minutes out of her busy day to chat to us..

Well worth a visit. Great service, very friendly. Sandwiches, cakes and tea all first class. Wish we lived closer!

I found this little place on trip advisor and it has great reviews but absolutely exceeded all our expectations. The owners are a lovely couple, the cakes are so gorgeous they’ve even made and sell small recipe books of her gorgeous food! We came as a party of 5 and booked beforehand as I had a feeling they’d be quite busy and I’m glad I did as it was (but they reserved our table) we each had an afternoon tea which was absolutely gorgeous, beautiful soft bread sandwiches with generous fillings (you can swap over if you don’t like a particular filling) the cakes (all hand made and all incredibly fresh - the lemon drizzle is the best I’ve ever tasted) endless refills of tea and lovely fresh coffee, generous dishes of jam and clotted cream and all kinds of delicious delicacies, even the side salad had a lovely dressing on and the baby plum tomatoes tasted home grown.My son is training to be a chef and is a foodie so we ordered the cheeseboard too. My word, the cheeses were good! Crackers AND big wedges of fresh bread, pink lady apple slices, grapes, chutney and the most delicious pickled onions I’ve ever tasted.I definitely recommend a visit, it’s been one of the highlights of our holiday and also the best afternoon tea I’ve ever eaten. Thank you both for your wonderful hospitality :)

All had the fresh crab sandwich, not cheap @ £11 each but good quality and plenty of crab meat filling. Finished off with Apple Cake, note, not to be confused with Dorset Apple Cake, a perfectly serviceable but not spectacular cake & ice cream or custard @ £5. Coffees all round, reasonable blend but a little weak and could do with an extra spoonful in the cafetiere. All in all, for a Cafe lunch for 4 @ nearly £20 per head it was pricey. Pleasant & engaging staff with staffing levels which appeared sufficient but in practice was stretched. We weren’t in a hurry but it was noticeable. The tipping point for the whole experience was being directed to use the public toilets outside next door. A huge negative from our perspective and marred the visit. Covid should not be an excuse and not sure lack of toilets meets regulations given seating for 16+ even with current restrictions.

Lovely friendly service. Great attention to detail. Wonderful cakes and scones. Tiniest cute pickled onions I’ve ever seen! A real proper high tea. Well worth a visit.

Felt transported back in time with its eclectic display of teapots all around. Very attentive and friendly service and also very Covid compliant with tables being scrupulously cleaned down before sitting so felt very assured. A wonderful array of cakes to choose from all on display. The Dorset Apple pie served either with cream or custard was delicious and tea served in the finest of mismatched bone English china (yes the tea does taste better and hotter when served out of a old country roses Royal Albert china tea cup) added to the charm of the place. There were also the little attentive touches, the complimentary shortbread served with each tea cup and the manner in which the tiny tea forks were neatly folded. All in all an enjoyable end to our visit to this picturesque village.

Myself and my husband experienced an excellent afternoon tea. The staff were all lovely. Setting fabulous. Food outstanding. Would happily purchase a recipe book for the cakes. Would recommend. Felt very COVID safe. Happily took away our leftover cakes to enjoy later.

This tearoom is a hidden gem, great food (afternoon tea) great staff. Will have to visit again to try more cakes 👍🏼 Well worth a visit

Four of us spent a pleasantly indulgent hour relaxing in a charming garden setting away from traffic noise and made to feel very at home by the lovely hosts and staff. -We enjoyed some tasty sandwiches (garnished with crisps, dressed salad and a delicious home-made finely cut coleslaw) before facing the welcome dilemma of an impossible to choose from cake list. -There must have been at least 8 tempting home baked cakes on the blackboard plus a couple of warm options, the latter offering a choice of ice cream, clotted cream or custard as an accompaniment.-One of us plumped for the perfectly fluffy home-made scones with jam and clotted cream whilst others succumbed to a unique but truly outstanding warm Dorset apple cake. But for me it was the warm rhubarb and ginger cake that took the crown, imho it is the best cake I have ever eaten (and believe me, I've nibbled a few in my time!)-Highly recommended.

Really lovely tearoom. Just what we were looking for. Gorgeous fresh homemade sandwiches & scones. Pretty little garden and lovely service. Thank you.

Lovely little tea room - we had sandwiches that were lovely and fresh and generously filled. Some of us had cakes for pudding and others had scones with clotted cream and jam. All so very tasty and homemade!! Staff were so friendly

friendly service and delicious food - we popped in for lunch and were greeted by a friendly server.. we both had sandwiches for lunch, served with side salad and crisps, reasonably priced at around £7 each.We will definitely be back and will hopefully have room for the delicious looking cakes next time!

Spontaneous visit during a quick stop off proved to be a fantastic cake fest - we ate in the rear garden which was pleasant in the sun and our coffee was lovely and hot and not too mean on the size . Stem Ginger cake absolutely gorgeous! Nice attentive team too. Definitely worth a stop .

Had a lovely afternoon tea. Good service, delicious food. Strict about COVID compliance - which is good.

I came here with my two children today (13/4/21) in search of some lunch. It was the second day that eateries have been allowed to open again after the 3rd UK lockdown but only for eating outside. The courtyard although small was pretty and very well maintained. There was space for only a few tables but I would imagine there is much more space inside. We ordered gammon, prawn and tuna sandwiches which came with artisan crisps, salad garnish and coleslaw. The bread was beautiful, the tiny tomatoes and cucumber in the salad were full of flavour and had just the right amount of dressing. The attention to detail was perfect from the coleslaw being served in a little dish on tea plates to the afternoon tea that I saw someone else being served. I was impressed with how fresh everything was and it certainly made me feel that the owners really cared about customer experience. As we left some fabulous cakes were being served which my children and I would have loved but as we have overdone the Easter chocolate we had to refrain on this occasion! I have to say it was the best sandwich I have ever had! We will definitely be back to sample the cakes. Thank you.

We visited the tea room on a blustery day just before half term. What a little gem. Lovely ambience and lovely customer friendly owners. We had an afternoon tea which was superb, the best we've ever had. Fresh sandwiches with varied fillings, delicious home made cakes and two home made scones with beautiful jam and cream. It was impeccably served on stands and accompanied with delicate china cups, saucers, plates and teapot etc. Just how an afternoon tea should be. We left feeling full and even had a box of cakes (that we couldn't finish) to bring home. We will definitely return and to make sure we have a table we will call ahead and reserve!!! Great place for a special treat whatever your age.

We stopped for tea and coffee in the morning and liked it so much we returned that afternoon. The owners are welcoming and friendly, the tea rooms are fresh and clean, the beverages are served in traditional crockery and there was even a complimentary biscuit for our pooch! We didn’t have a meal (just a tasty shortbread biscuit) but the reaction of fellow customers to their light meals suggested that these were of a similar homely quality to the rest of the ambience in this lovely place.

The cream tea is excellent value with an above average baked scone and delicious cream. The hostess had a dream and this is it's fruition, as is shown by the consideration extended to their customers and the setting.

A return visit which didn’t disappoint. We had quite the array over 2 visits this week. From delicious sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, cream teas, the homity pie, fantastic homemade coleslaw, shortbread biscuits, lemon drizzle cake and my absolute favourite was the rhubarb & ginger cake with a generous serving of custard. Sandra is a fabulous host, the staff are delightful and the setting is perfect. We brought the family this time, hence the spread of goodies we could all share and sample. Can’t come to Dorset without a visit to this gem of a place.

My wife and I had a nice lunch at this tearoom, braving the rain to eat outside in the pretty rear courtyard. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, and the cakes we both took away were delicious. Unfortunately the ‘homity pie’ wasn’t as good as our waitress claimed GBM and quite overpriced for the portion size. It was nice enough, but just a bit bland. My wife loved her cheese toastie, however. The tea was also served authentically with bone china. I’d happily recommend The Old Schoolhouse for service, cake and tea (and toasties). It’s a lovely little tearoom.

Spacious tearoom with well thought out plans for covid. A good selection of hot drinks, snacks & delicious cakes. Our dog was welcome & given biscuits.

Booked for afternoon tea and were not disappointed. Lovely sandwiches, cakes and scones. Plenty of tea/coffee in china cups. Service outstanding and very friendly. Will definitely return.

We stopped here after visiting swannery for lunch and had an absolutely lovely experience. It’s run by a couple and both food and service were very personal and great. They have an extensive menu to choose from. All is freshly cooked on the day. I had savoury cheese scone with homemade chutney and cheese and lentil soup. It was one of the best soups I ever tried!

This is a real find in the very pretty village of Abbotsbury. We had a delicious lunch in the comfortable cafe. The hommity pie was a favourite with all the customers and the rubarb and stem ginger cake was very tasty too. Good value too.

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here today. The staff were really busy but very friendly. An exceptional cheeseboard with three different cheeses and wonderful crackers and great bread, served with a nice homemade chutney and great mini pickles. An absolute delight. Thank you.

Staying in Abbotsbury gave us an excuse to use this teahouse for our morning coffee and afternoon tea ! Lovely cake and scones, friendly and efficient service, loved the vintage china, highly recommend, will definately visit again when in the area.

Stopped off for some tea and decided to try the Tradional Cream Tea and WOW!! we were stunned at what arrived. Firstly a tea set of Royal Albert and a giant teapot ( no piddly little pot here) and then this feast arrived!!Four different types of sandwich, TWO cream scones each, lemon drizzle cake and two Tiffins, everything home baked as well, it was delicious, there was so much we got a doggy bag and took what we could fininh home with us.I couldn't recommend the Old School House highly enough, do not miss this gem tucked away in this little village.

After a day of hiking, so happy we stumbled across this amazing tea house. The staff, the food, the tea and the setting was absolutely perfect. We had great weather this weekend so were able to enjoy sitting outside in the tea garden. Social distancing is perfectly followed as is the cleaning between customers. Their homemade scones are delightful. We had to visit twice this weekend because we had such a great time. Second time around we shared a delicious tuna mayo sandwich on granary followed by a cake each: the rhubarb & ginger cake with custard and the famous Dorset apple cake with clotted cream. Everything was fabulous. Can't recommend a visit to this gem highly enough.

Really friendly staff. Great menu and home cooked food, we really appreciated the excellent service and water after a long hot walk!

We were so lucky to get a table at lunchtime as they were very busy, and after having delicious food we can see why this little gem of a tea room is so popular. The sandwiches and toasties were delicious, especially the Portland crab, the cakes were amazing, I had the Rhubarb and ginger cake which was served warm with clotted cream & my husband had the Victoria sandwich cake. If you are ever near Abbotsbury this is a must stop, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much to Sandra and her team, we will definitely visit again.

Second time here in a week. Afternoon tea (with an actual teapot and chinaware), then takeaway sandwiches - fabulous - cream tea and fresh crab sandwiches respectively. Cute tea shop, charming service.

It is always a pleasure to visit the Old Schoolhouse. A recent new addition to the menu takes cake eating to another level. Plum cake, which takes tender, seasonal plums and entombs them in the lightest, fluffiest sponge makes a perfect dessert. The vintage china and cake fork make the visit a truly memorable experience.

Been here before, never disappoints! Usually the garden is available but the weather wasn't kind. Great service, friendly staff and awesome value especially using eat out help out. The homity pie is delicous. We had cake too, choice of hot or cold, all home cooked and delicous.Only downside is using the public toilets, next door but could be a problem if alone with children.

The homemade food we had for lunch at this friendly little tea shop was all delicious! I had a gorgeous summer vegetable soup (pea, courgette, mint and coriander) and smoked salmon pate, both with generous helpings of fresh granary bread and butter. We didn’t have room for a cream tea on top of that but the cakes looked amazing! The owners were very friendly and kind to us when we arrived on a very hot day with an overheated little dog in desperate need of a cool lunch venue in which to recover. Recommended.

Whenever we're on holiday in Dorset we make sure we do a walk that ends up here. The cream teas are gorgeous. The kids had tasty looking toasties with plenty of side salad and crisps. Staff are very friendly and good Covid measures in place.

We were warmly welcomed at The Old Schoolhouse. We sat in the beautiful cottage garden and thoroughly enjoyed our fresh crab sandwiches and home made cakes. We will definitely be back!

This really is a must-do if you’re in the area. The food is phenomenal and the service is outstanding.

This was the first time we’ve been there when it was warm enough to sit in the pretty garden, which was a treat.

The apple cake and the scones were superb – and the tea was spot-on.

The measures put in place for customer and staff protection were well thought out and worked well, maintaining safety and friendly interaction.

As an extra bonus, we managed to bag the last two pieces of their amazing homity pie to take away for later – it was absolutely delicious.

Fantastic lunch at the old schoolhouse. A lovely welcome . COVID measure followed. Very busy and all working really hard ! We are staying near by next week and I hope to bring my husband to the beautiful village and hidden gem of a tea room. The cakes were huge , but had to have a slice after our jacket potato /sandwich. Thank you