The Old School Tea Room in Craven

The cakes, the coffee the hot food, never disappointed!

Delicious food, lovely menu and great service. Highly recommend!

On my last visit, the service was very good and the staff very welcoming. On another occasion however, it was very busy, staff flustered, slow service. Fast or slow great grub. 👍

Visited this afternoon about 2pm - we come here regularly and the food is usually great. Our food arrived much quicker than previous visits which was great after a long walk. I had the tomato soup as the soups are usually excellent. Unfortunately it was really watery and thin with no texture and little flavour - it tasted like it had been watered down. We noticed the tomato soup ran out soon after we got ours and a mushroom one was on the menu instead. I would have much preferred to be offered a different soup than to have one which had been watered down. We had the corn fritters as well which were really nice, but a bit of a small portion. Our bacon sandwich was really good and all our drinks were too.

A fantastic place. Amazing atmosphere Lovely tasty food. Efficient friendly staff.

It's nice place to have for food, there is space for parking and easy to locate.

Ordered 2 takeaway hot sandwiches which was actually nice.. But the lasses who served was incompetent even using the till lol and £1.90 for a bottle of water😮 n 2 sandwiches came to nearly £15, unfortunately I won't be back again even the owner was miserable and zero meet or greet skills 🙄

Booked a table for our cycing Route on Sunday 10th December. Outstanding food and service. Thanks 😊

A wonderful, traditional afternoon tea! Five of us had one of the best teas this afternoon, savouries, proper sandwiches, light-as-a-feather scones and fancies with endless tea and (for two of us at least) prosecco. Very reasonably priced with excellent service. Thank you. I feel sure we'll be back.

Great menu, very helpful staff and lovely food.

Delicious afternoon tea enjoyed yesterday presentation was delightful as was the contents of the afternoon tea. Boxes were provided to take cakes away I definitely will return.

Great bacon bap and plenty of tea in a warm and comfy environment

Billing Belles WI xmas get together..welcoming, efficient and great service from a lovely team. The afternoon tea was amazing, delicious sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, coffee and prosecco, whats not to like! A festive atmosphere topped off a lovely day. Would recommend without hesitation, thank you!

Was good but a little busy for our liking!

Great food in rural location, (scones are superb) but limited space inside, so get here off peak, nice on a sunny day :-)

Dog friendly & wonderful cake and well brewed tea. Lovely location with a view.

Lovely place, ambiance lovely, staff friendly

We visited the Old School Tea Room for lunch on a couple of occasions recently. Each time, the place was thriving, a lovely atmosphere. The food arrived quickly and was delicious - cheese scones are to die for. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Old School Tea Room- delicious food in a pleasant venue at a reasonable price.

Accidentally happened upon this tea room after a wrong turning on our walk, and we were so pleased we did! Cosy and warm inside with an inviting doorway surrounded by pumpkins, and Autumnal decorations inside. We got a mocha and an orange hot chocolate to go - both delightfully creamy and stayed hot to keep us warm on our walk. The lady serving us was kind enough to still include 2 pieces of terry’s choc orange with the hot choc even though we weren’t dining in. Some yummy looking cakes and tarts on offer too if we had stayed for food. Highly recommend!

Great service and great food and in my opinion reasonably priced, will be back again soon.

Amazing tea rooms, situated in a beautiful Yorkshire village. Cheese and mustard scone was quite amazing! We can wait to head back for brunch.

It’s a very bright but intimate space. I loved the decor and interesting pieces of art.

Lovely tea room with great food. Was very busy today (Sunday) and staff were really nice baring a minor issue with staff due to them being so very busy. There’s a section with a big glass window overlooking the view which really nice. Will visit again mid-week when it’s quieter.

Very busy but service was reasonable . Cakes fabulous

Fabulous café with delicious home made scones and cakes. Went for afternoon tea and tried the cheese and mustard scones and a piece of carrot cake - OMG - to die for! The rest of the menu looks delicious too (breakfast, brunch and lunch). Beautiful scenic location in the heart of the Dales. Highly recommend.

A lovely little place, reminded me of my old junior school. The food was great and the staff were friendly. We will definitely call in again when next in the area.

Just had a super lunch with friends . High quality tasty food , great helpful staff , spotlessly clean . So friendly run by a wonderful friendly lady , nothing was to much trouble . Besides the food , cakes and a great menu , there are super gifts and cards . I highly recommend a visit . Thank you all until next time .

It is a tea room restaurant and has no rooms to rent. The afternoon tea is wonderful.

Absolutely wonderful place! Me and my partner visited here last Sunday morning, we sat outside with the chickens and guinea pigs but had the whole place to ourselves as it was early. We were served by a lovely gentleman called Shane who gave us a very warm welcome as we arrived , made us feel at home and couldn't have been more helpful. Lovely place and lovely staff. We will be returning to this gem in the near future.

Excellent cakes, food and tea. Lovely location.

Very tasty cake and a yummy hot chocolate. Great find.

Lovely spot for a cup of tea and cake.

We had a wonderful time here. And we laughed a lot at the rather pushy chicken. Who will rush towards your cake at lightning speed if you are not careful. Unfortunately my wife was too late to intervene and the chicken had taken half the pastry. See photo of chicken 😉 you have been warned! Hahaha. Furthermore, a really nice location and very tasty pastries! If you want afternoon tea, it is wise to make a reservation.

Delicious pastries! A very beautiful location. Friendly staff and pleasant company of the chickens.

Great home made cakes Apple pie was fantastic

Hottest day of the year and we found a lovely spot there after disappointing drink in grassington. They serve Fentiman pop which is always welcome. The cream teas in the garden huts looked amazing but you have to book 24 hour in advance. A friendly chicken was roaming the tea garden and lovely guinea pigs in the corner. It caters for most Yorkshire weather and had a nice selection of food but we will go back to try! Nice relaxed atmosphere

The best tea garden in the Universe! 😀😃 deeeeeeelicios food. Whether we have a snack or lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing in the garden; We always love our visits here. Such a wonderful atmosphere. The staff are always very warm and friendly 😊 service is prompt and always with a smile, even when they are busy. Beautiful gifts too. Love the cheeky chickens 🐔 and the guinea pigs too. :) overall experience Excellent! 😀😃 would come every day if we could!!!!! Xxx

Always stop at this favourite place for coffee and scones during our walk of the four villages. Service is excellent, scones delicous.

Very nice tea room in the old school at Hebden. Food was lovely with very prompt service. Cheese scone with homemade soup was very tasty. Nice selection of cakes for pud. Will return to sample the afternoon tea which looked delicious. Great walking in the surrounding area, made for a lovely afternoon out.

Excellent service from the guys.... Great food.... we will be back.

Nice tea room, but getting a table inside difficult. Would recommend inside. If you get a table outside you may get a rude member of the public kicking off it saying its there's 🤬. Food was good quality and wait was around 1/2 hour.

A little gem. Great food, friendly service & ideally placed at the halfway point of a lovely circular walk from Burnsall.

Brilliant little tea room housed in an old school building. Excellent menu with a good range of delicious cakes and drinks. Dog friendly seating area outside with separate little huts as well as tables. Loved the animal area too. Inside also has a range of crafty goods and some very well maintained toilets. Staff were very friendly and attentive and we really enjoyed our visit.

Great Tea room, lovely friendly staff, great food and cakes.

Already upon arrival, the atmosphere enveloped us in an enticing embrace, with an elegantly understated décor radiating the very quintessence of class. The ambiance was profoundly convivial, with every table softly humming with the murmur of satisfied patrons. The waitress attended to our every whim with aplomb and an irreproachable finesse that elevated the experience to uncharted heights. The food served was a symphony of tantalising options, each more intriguing than the other. The pièce de résistance, however, was undoubtedly the performance of the chef. Never before have I encountered such an artist, one who possesses an almost preternatural ability to metamorphose every ingredient into a magnum opus of culinary delight. It was as though each plate was imbued with a touch of magic, a sense of wonderment that leaves one yearning for more. Every dish was a masterful concoction of flavours and textures, elegantly woven together into a gastronomic tapestry of extraordinary complexity and balance. Each ingredient was treated with the utmost respect, the chef elevating them beyond their humble origins to star in a feast worthy of Olympus itself. Such divine execution of this calibre is seldom seen. The chef's commitment to creating an unforgettable experience, as evident in every plate served, rendered our meal an indelible memory etched in the annals of exceptional dining experiences. His ability to transform every ingredient into a celestial delight was nothing short of enchanting. In conclusion, my lunch experience in this lovely Tea Room was a sheer pleasure, a true festival of the senses that transcends the mundanity of everyday life. Every member of the staff, and most especially the chef, are to be commended for their excellence. I look forward with the utmost eagerness to my next visit.

All the places with the best culinary traditions view food as an act of love. If you read a cookbook by a chef from Japan, Italy, or India, or you watch any of the countless Netflix food documentaries called something like Dirty Eats or Hot Stuff or Nasty Salt, one overarching theme you will notice is the presence of love, care, and generosity. That is not the case with the food served here, it smells horrid and tastes just like it smells. The service is also a sad excuse of hospitality.

Beautiful location with a real pretty table at a window overlooking a hill Didn’t munch up but service seemed spot on, others that rode there with me on bikes seemed happy with what they ordered so assuming it was good food

My son and I visited here before going on a birdwatching walk. The lovely friendly staff sold us veggie & non-veggie sandwiches in wholemeal (as requested), with very fresh fillings - delicious eaten later on the walk. Later we sat indoors & had hot drinks, and I had a wonderful strawberry & bilberry cream meringue. And we sat where there is a great view. Highly recommended.

The soups and salads are great. Especially with a delicious mustard and cheese scone

Lovely cafe, with a wide variety of food and beverages to catering for all dietary needs. Food was delicious and the friendly (cheeky) wild birds in the garden were an added delight 😊

Amazing food, excellent service. Highly recommend!

Lovely place. The staff are wonderful and the food we had earlier today was excellent and good value. If you are in Hebden this place is well worth the visit.

Has far as I know it is not a hotel just fantastic tearooms.

Really cute cafe with a nice shop in too. Very pretty location, friendly staff, and lovely food!

Excellent Tea Room very good food and value for money. Served by Shane was superb, friendly and funny.

Food brilliant cakes to die for

Little bit pricey but very nice breakfasts and lovely setting

Beautiful building and garden (mix of tables and cabins to sit in) Stopped for drinks and cakes - delicious, with nice thick creamy milkshakes and amazing cakes. Was very tempted by the breakfast that went past. No time on this visit but have planned a return visit already. Service was great, very friendly staff who made us feel welcome. Also has some very cute gifts in the shop.

Had afternoon tea and it was delicious

Amazing little huts to cower from the rain. Excellent choice of cake for dietary requirements, decent tea and very good coffee. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely place to unwind with a cuppa and a sausage sandwich 👌😊

Prompt service, excellent cheddar, olive and red onion tart with very fresh salad and game chips. Tea pig tea. Pleasant area outside. Altogether a good experience.

Wonderful. Excellent selection of drinks, cakes, etc.. Very friendly, helpful and polite staff. Nice location and atmosphere.

Visited the tea rooms on a lovely bright sunny day. Just a good place to visit. Very good menu and lovely ladies who serve and work there. We my wife and I really enjoyed the experience.

An odd place to stop looking at the outside; being an old stone School. Smallish inside and yet a very pleasant environment. If you have been walking or even pop in after driving around, we recommend you search out this very nice eating place. Hot dishes as well as a good selection of cakes and more. If sunny tables can be found outside.

Going to go again if only to persuade myself its worthy of 5 stars

Amazing experience for my daughters 16th

I have been meaning to visit for a fair few years and finally made it this lunchtime. Although there weren't places to sit indoors, a helpful staff member helped us choose an outside table, and she kindly put on the outdoor heater. I would definitely recommend the hazelnut latte, as it was yummy! I also liked the sound of booking in for vintage afternoon tea! I am very pleased with the excellent choice of food & drink and will be visiting again before long.

As someone who has visited Belstone for many years, finding this tea shop open on a very wet and windy summer day was a fantastic bonus. We were quickly greeted by the proprietor and seated in the Wesleyan chapel amongst the pews - quite a different and interesting experience! The tea and cakes arrived swiftly, with lovely hot tea from a teapot and beautiful homemade cakes (I recommend the lemon drizzle cake).A place that is tucked away, but well worth a visit while admiring such a lovely little village. Cakes and tea made with care!

Probably the best and best value tea, cake, and cream teas in Britain. Pot of tea and 2 fresh homemade scones with homemade jam and dollops of proper cream for under a fiver - yes please! Great service, attention to detail and Covid-secure precautions. After a soggy hike on the hill, tea and cake solves everything and Marion’s is the best.

The settling was simply perfect. Beautiful cakes and hot drinks. Staff were friendly and excellent with the kids. If we lived close by we would come everyday!

After a long walk from Okehampton Station to Belstone via the moor, we came across this Tearoom. The large pot of tea came with a cute Tea Cosy. I also had a jug of hot water. We shared a cream tea. Lovely scones, choice of four homemade jams, and Rodda's clotted cream. I asked for a little more (addicted to clotted cream) and without hesitation, the owner put more in the pot. My son followed this (it was a long walk on a hot day!) with Lemon Drizzle cake and Coffee traybake. I had a gingery fruit cake - delicious. We ate outside.

Lovely tea and cake, took me by surprise finding this in Belstone after a ealk from Okehampton Station.

We enjoyed a light refreshments after a pleasant walk with our very young pup.He enjoyed the biscuits thank you.A sweet lovely tea shop.

The Old School Tea Room is a wonderful, friendly place to have tea. Serving soup and roll or cheese scone to home made cakes and the best scones in Devon. Your tea is served in a delightful eclectic mix of bone China, with teapots with tea cosies so your tea stays warm. We had a cream tea for 2 which involved 2 scones each (you choose from plain or fruit or one of each) a generous potion of clotted cream and a selection of home made jams. We had a generous pot of tea and we both had 4 cups of tea and there was still enough for more. The selection of home made cakes is a sight to be hold. It’s dog and muddy boot friendly and your dog gets their own little pot of treats to keep them occupied while you enjoy a rest after a walk and enjoy your afternoon tea. There is also a small collection of local goodies for sale. Definitely worth a visit.

After some walks in the area we were glad to find this little tearoom (and equally welcome toilet!). It's small and quaint with all teapots and cafetieres having Cosies on them, and beautifully mixed china teacups and saucers. Theres selection of homemade treats, with ones suitable for those with different dietary requirements helpfully labelled (there was a gorgeous Flapjack which was Gluten free, Dairy free and Vegan). They also had soya milk available. There's a cosy fire inside, and some outdoor seating too, thebaesting all all fabulously mismatched and quirky, and there is some artwork displayed on the walls available to buy.I believe they are happy for weary travellers to use the toilets evening not using the cafe, but welcome donations to a local charity. Worth stopping for the cake though!There is parking available in the village but as it is a small, narrow village it is recommended that visitors use the car park a short walk away.

Super Friendly,great cakes and warm cosy atmosphere with sofas and a log fire.Look out for the quirky tea cosies. Dog and wheelchair friendly. There is a ramp and very easy access. Great place to buy homemade gifts, paintings, local soaps, candels and much more. Also really interested to find the Dartmoor news and the real life around here

Really nice place. Small cafe with a few tables and a couple of sofas too. Everything home made. Not open every day as lady owner needs baking time too. Think it is open Fri-Mon, but check. Coffee is cafeteria based, not the Italian type machines.

friendly Dartmoor folk, welcoming log fire, China Teapots with knitted cosies and home made cakes. What's not to like.

This is in such an idyllic location - a quintessential Devonshire tea room experience! The Home-made cakes are truly, truly scrumptious. The tea is served in traditional pots, cups and saucers, and the School-Room beautifully decorated with various nic-nacs, and unique craft items for sale. Log fire, comfy sofas or traditional 'tables and chairs' - as it takes your fancy- all add up to somewhere you find you do not want to leave. We stayed for second cuppa! Yes, also wheelchair accessible with ease - and a fully accessible disabled toilet too! Well worth the detor off the A30 - park in the village car park to enjoy a stroll through the village - the tea rooms are just near village stocks!

A lovely find - scones and cakes are homemade and really yummy; the room is very comfortable with nice seating, great tea cosies; and super clean toilets to boot. Overall it is a great setting run by a fantastic and chatty host!

Lovely tea room - Delicious cream teas - Staff very friendly - We made a slight detour while on way to camp site - Recommend a visit, just lovely

We had an incredibly positive experience at this warm and friendly tea room. Proper tea pots and cute cups and saucers, homemade cake, homemade jam- all served with a sense of humour and efficient service. And very reasonably priced. BIG smiles all round. And actually somewhere open for tea on a Sunday until 5.30pm- great! Thank you :)

What an absolute jewel. We where looking for an afternoon tea and we couldn’t have found better. Scones where delicious helped by the mountain of clotted cream and out of this world home made jam all for a very very low price. The actual tea room is small but extremely comfortable and cosy. The two ladies delivering this treat where delightful, welcoming us and our very large GSD puppy. I can not recommend this tea rooms highly enough.

Lovely cream tea and good company meeting some locals. Nice place to sit inside or out on a sunny day, some great souvenirs, especially the knitted tea pot cosy's.

A visit to the Old School Tea Room is a must for us every year when we visit Dartmoor. The cream teas are so delicious and served by a lovely lady and her friendly staff. Everything is homemade including the jams - such a nice touch. It takes us an hour to walk to Belstone but so worth it for this treat!

A great find after a walk on the moors. Dog friendly and welcoming for humans too! Food home made and very nice. All-in-all a great place to stop for light refreshments. Just be careful if timings as it’s only open 2.00pm to 5.30pm Friday to Monday.

An excellent value cream tea. Homemade jam and scones and plenty of cream, all eaten out in the sunshine in a beautiful village.

We arrived, a group of 10 adults, at 2pm opening today. A friendly welcome with a warming fire & smiles all round. Cakes & cream teas ordered, generous cream & jam. I would definitely recommend a stop off to the old school tea room set 5 min off the a30, in a beautiful village with sheep roaming wild on the village green

Set in the heart of the Dartmoor village of Belstone The Old School tea Room is an absolute gem . You will not find better home made cakes and scones or Cream teas anywhere ! All served with huge pots of tea and in a warm, cosy [ fire in the winter] environment. You will want to stay and relax here especially following a hike or stroll across the moor . Marion and her staff are overtly friendly and a mine of helpful , local information . This homely cafe has beautiful knitted tea cosies for sale and other local arts and crafts . There is an access ramp to the tea room and a disabled toilet. The lovely atmosphere and beautiful ambience will tempt you to stay forever ! The tea room is open on Friday to Monday afternoons...do not miss calling in if anywhere nearby ...or make a special trip . You will not be disappointed !.

Great place to finish a long walk. Lovely people and fabulous cakes. Perfect, with lots of comfy seating in a great space.

We stopped here on a rainy afternoon after walking from South Zeal. Hot tea, cakes, soups and proper tea pots with tea cosys. Friendly place, lovely old fashioned service. Open Friday to Monday so plan your visit in advance!

An offering of entirely homemade cakes and jams, excellent value. lovely scones and unusual help yourself jam. Staffed by people like your mum and your gran. very friendly, obviously has a local following Only open afternoons Fridays to Mondays.

Visited the Tea Room shortly after arriving in the picturesque village of Belstone. Was the perfect way to wind down after a long drive down from London. The tea room serves teas in traditional china pots with an eclectic selection of china cups and saucers. Good selection of delicious homemade cakes and scones for afternoon tea. Genuinely friendly staff, resident dog and a glorious selection of tea cosies on display. A rare and welcome find in a world full of chain coffee shops!

A traditional tea room set in the old school room, serving fantastic home prepared cakes and treats, its so comfortable, so friendly, just perfect in every way. Its not open every day and the opening hours are quite short but do make a point of going in for a break... really not to be missed

Absolutely delightful and good value into bargain. Lovely and cool inside on a hot day. Two scones, clotted cream, jam and tea for £4.50. Excellent!

Such an unusual and welcoming little place, from its shelves of teapots clad in hand-knitted tea cosies to the squashy sofa and general atmosphere of homeliness. The home-made cakes (so many different kinds: I had a slice of sticky rich fruit cake) are delicious, as was my tea served in a vintage bone china cup. You can also buy home-made jams and pickles - I'm enjoying the pear pickle that I brought home. The tea-room is very popular with the many weekend walkers who pass through Belstone: opening times currently chalked up on a blackboard outside are 14.00-17.00, on Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon. The village has a fascinating history, which I was intrigued to find recounted in The Book of Belstone by Chris and Marion Walpole which (among the jams, pickles baking and tea cosies!) is also available here.

We're always looking for traditional tea rooms as you don't seem to find them as much as you used to, not since the rise of coffee shops, which is a great shame. Anyway, we found The Old School Tearoom which was a wonderful find. Yummy cream tea, they also serve lovely looking cakes and I believe soup, all homemade. It is literally a tea and cake shop so if you're looking for something else to eat don't visit here. They also sell lovely homemade jams and marmalade and also gifts. They open Friday to Monday between 2pm and 5:30pm. They ask that you park in the car park on the edge of the village as there isn't really anywhere to park in the village without causing an obstruction. Belstone is a beautiful little village, gorgeous buildings and worth a little walk around. It almost seems locked in time and untouched by the modern hand which is lovely to see.

Mitten im kleinen Dorf Belstone, direkt neben der winzigen Kirche liegt diese gemütliche Teestube. "Very british!" im allerbesten Sinn. Ein einziger, nicht sehr großer, aber hoher Raum, schön plüschig möbliert, beheizt mit einem Woodburner. Tee, frisch aufgebrüht in der Kanne. Jede Kanne individuell bestrickt/behäkelt, Jede Tasse anders, aber alle wunderbar old fashioned blümchenverziert. Nur selbstgebackener Kuchen und Cookies vom feinsten. Unbedingt den Fruitcake probieren. Das Versprchen "muddy boots and wet dogs are welcome" ist ernst gemeint. Der Service ist überaus herzlich, man fühlt sich gleich zuhause. Als Andenken sollte man eine der selbsgemachten Marmeladen mitnehmen. Café und Toilette sind übrigens barrierefrei.

I love this place. The problem is, I want to the tell everyone how lovely it is, but I don't want it to become so busy I can't get a seat!!I quite often pop in and treat myself to a tea and a slice (or two!) of Marion's home made cakes. If I have the dog, he comes in as well and is always given a treat or two as well.On a cold day the log burner is lit, and you are always guaranteed a warm welcome.It's usually full of walkers in muddy boots and locals out for a meet up.Your tea or coffee will be served in a selection of eclectic tea cups, all mix and match, it must have taken some time to collect lol the crockery. Every tea pot comes with its cosy on, and I've not seen two alike!A great place, that I think we'd like to keep secret just for us, but it's too cute to not share it.