The Priory Tea Room in Richmondshire

Just an outstanding place to stay! The owners think of everything and nothing is too much trouble. Luxurious yet affordable...

The range and variety of homemade cakes and scones was great. We tried walnut and Stilton scones with chutney and blueberry scones with jam and cream. Yummy! Yorkshire tea completed the treat.

Torte buonissime, servizio gentile.... Purtroppo apertura saltuaria. In due settimane di soggiorno a Middleham trovata aperta solo due volte.molto irritante!

Acabamos de volver de pasar 3 noches con nuestro perro Lucky que fue completamente mimados durante su estancia en el Priory. Las habitaciones están muy bien presentado y muy limpio con todo lo necesario para su estancia. Sarah y Chris son los anfitriones perfectos y los desayunos son para morirse! Sarah Stilton y un bollo de nogal es una tarde que junto con una taza de té recién hecho, perfecto. . . La excursión estable fue la guinda del pastel. Unos días fabulosos en una ubicación perfecta con los anfitriones perfectos lo que no gusta. . . . Septiembre volveremos. . Gracias:).

Salón de té encantador con un personal amable. Como sentarse en una gran habitación principal.

Lovely tea and cakes (we can recommend the cream scone and lime cake) in a friendly atmosphere. Owners made everyone very welcome including our dog, who even got a complementary sausage!

Lovely little tea room. Staff and owners are exceptional and the cakes and scones are worth a visit on their own.

Qué tearoom encantador y alojamiento, llamamos para té después de un paseo. La pareja propietaria del salón de té era tan amable que ofrece más té y café. El pastel de frutas delicioso y nos ofrecieron con queso también. Cuando habíamos terminado el dueño nos mostró todo el dormitorios y tengo que decir que están bellamente decoradas y muy espaciosas. Muy y buena relación calidad-precio si estás buscando algo un poco especial. También hay una casa disponible para alquilar y un precioso jardín cerrado para sentarse cuando hace sol.

Hice un té por la tarde con mi familia para celebrar mi cumpleaños de 40. No habíamos estado en la casa de té de Priory antes, pero había visto las buenas críticas en Tripadvisor. No nos decepcionó!

Llamamos en este salón de té encantadora en el día de apertura de la temporada 2017 su. Servicio muy amable de sus propietarios y personal. Un menú limitado de alimentos de comida ligera, además de pasteles, bollos, etc., pero habiendo dicho eso, una buena variedad de interesantes opciones de relleno sándwich con pan, y algunos platos calientes como los frijoles o huevos revueltos sobre una tostada. Yo opté por un sándwich de tocino y me preguntó cómo me gustó el tocino preparado, y debe haber al menos tres lonchas como contundente. Hay un menú separado para bebidas y de nuevo una buena opción que incluye especialidades de té. Es una agradable habitación de 5 o 6 mesas, la comida está muy bien presentada, y uno de los propietarios con orgullo dijo que el año pasado ella horneadas 300 tortas y bollos, y es 1800 esperamos superar que este año! Les deseo éxito y sin duda volveremos a disfrutar de un té por la tarde!

Teníamos que visitar dos veces en la misma semana, ya que la comida era tan buena sin duda iremos de nuevo cuando el salón de té abre en febrero las tartas son para morirse y recomiendo encarecidamente ir al pan granary en cualquier sándwich o hamburguesas. El servicio es fantástico y el personal es muy amable, bien merece una visita.

Fantastic stay, all superb, couldn't have been better. Room, breakfast, the welcome.....and the afternoon coffee and cakes! All fantastic. Sarah, Chris and arena great fun, we will be back soon. Middle ham, the walks, the Local pubs and the racehorses, all made for a wonderful stay.

After clambering around Middleham Castle in this very pretty village, we crossed the road to this delightful Tea Room to a very warm welcome, and the enjoyment of a delicious afternoon tea.Whilst we were there,we became aware that the Priory was residential, and were shown around this beautifully appointed accommodation. The rooms are stunning, each room themed and colour coordinated,with a very cosy lounge to relax in. This super hotel is not licensed to sell alcohol, but guests are allowed to bring their own, and may keep some in the fridge if required. We were so impressed that we are definitely going to stay there sometime next year.

We'd spent the morning out on the Gallops and stopped mainly as they had outdoor seating.Good coffee, really good cake and nice staff - what more could you ask?

By night it is a B&B during the day time its a tea room, that sells a range of lovely homemade cakes. Lovely owners. During my brief visit to the area (long weekend) as the tea and cake was so good I managed to visit twice !!!

My husband and I popped in for some afternoon tea after spending some time exploring Middleham Castle. I had a raspberry and elderflower sponge and my husband had a scone. The sponge cake was beautifully light with lovely flavoured filling and just the right amount of raspberries in the sponge so that it wasn't soggy. My husband said that the scone was the best he'd ever tasted. Good choice of tea as well. Friendly and efficient service. Would certainly go back if we're in the area again. There is also a guest house; if the breakfasts are as good as the teas then it would be well worth staying there.

Just popped in for a light lunch before the Forbidden corner. It's quite small inside, but perfect. There were quite a lot of us & the staff were super helpful getting us seated & organised. The food was very good. The cakes looked nice too. It's also a B&B - we had a quick scoot at the rooms too.

This is a small tearoom with a whole sideboard of tempting looking cakes. We had lovely huge sandwiches. Fillings very substantial. So much so we could not fit in a cake aftrwards. Right opposite Middlehame Castle too

Absolute must for a refreshment break. We had 1 1/2 hrs to pass before our booking at the Forbidden Gardens so quickly nipped in for something to eat. Wow. Amazing staff, very attentive and child friendly. Even guessed where we were going and asked if we were ok for time. Food was amazing and all freshly made. Can't recommend this tea room enough.

Great place with lovely food and a very warm welcome. Good choice of menu and some delicious looking cakes!! I had a fruit scone which came warm with jam and butter (cream optional)

We called in after a dog walk having read reviews that they we dog friendly. They are wonderful. The dogs got sausage within minutes of arrival! Service was prompt and extremely friendly. The food was excellent and the cakes to die for! We would definitely go back. It looked a beautiful place to stay as well judging by the decor of the surroundings.

Went to see the castle but so pleased we stopped at the Priory Tea Room. Excellent lunch, sandwiches delicious. Staff very friendly and and courteous. Cakes looked delicious but we resisted!

This is a delight and especially if you are with your dog. What a breath of fresh air to be welcomed into a tea room where you and your four legged friend are both treated so well. We have had to get used sitting outside in all weathers because we dare to have a dog with us - in fact like so many others enjoying the countryside - but here dogs are made very welcome and get their own little treats while we enjoyed really delicious fresh scones. Thank you very much.

Call in for a pot of tea and excellent sandwiches. I had cream cheese and cucumber and my friend had the house twist on BLT. I was asked if my dog would like a treat and he was brought a sausage cut up, presented in a little dish. Large pot of tea to share which is quite unusual.The staff were friendly and welcoming and the food simple and good. This is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.

This is a lovely tea room opposite Middleham Castle...if weather is good try and get an outside table although the dining room is bright and welcoming....food was just average but acceptable.....

I may have already added a previous review but after a visit yesterday, I feel inclined to add another! A sunny day outside with a warmed cheese scone and onion marmalade and real butter and of course, the obligatory cup of tea is not to be missed! This is also a B&B and has a holiday cottage at the rear but we have not stayed as yet but the accommodation looks lovely and clean. As for the tea room, it is hard not to work through the cakes whilst on holiday and with walks on the doorstep, why not! Fresh, home cooked food and friendly owners and staff make this a place we are drawn too and when busy, we will walk about the town of Middleham until a seat becomes free - it's that good! Prices are very reasonable for the high standard of food.

This is the second time we've stopped here for coffee whilst driving through Wensleydale. The coffee and cakes are delicious and the owners friendly and welcoming. We had a conducted tour of the B & B accommodation and were pleasantly surprised by the spacious rooms and excellent facilities. This will certainly be top of the list for an overnight stay when we're planning a longer visit to the area.

We popped into The Priory on a rainy day in June, after visiting Middleham Castle. It was the only tearoom we could find open mid-morning. Very glad this was the case, as we found a good selection of paninis & toasties served with crisps and a small side salad, along with home-made cakes. They also know how to make a good hot chocolate with whipped cream! The raspberry & elderflower cake is particularly delicious, and the overall setting & decor of the period property is lovely.

We missed this tearoom on our stay in Middleham last year so needed to try recently. We each had a panini (brie and cranberry, chicken) These were so filling that we couldn't manage cake only to find out we could take some away! What a result. The staff were very friendly and the cake was delicious, by two varieties and share, its the only way.

Very comfortable and friendly with great range of scones and teas.A little on pricey side but worth a visit.

Luckily we saw a notice about the priory when popping into the nearby newsagent. Cakes are delicious but do sell out quickly!Great location opposite the castle and very friendly service! Not to be missed!

We visited here off the cuff whilst on holiday after visiting the castle, and we are very glad we picked the priory for lunch! Beautifully decorated throughout and polite, prompt and friendly service. The food was good quality and offered variety, even down to asking what kind of cheese you would prefer in your panini. The lemon polenta cake was also fab!Would definitely visit again when we are next in the area

After a visit to impressive Middleham Castle stopped for coffee at The Priory Tea Room. Up market coffee shop, friendly service ,good coffee and cakes.

Fabulous friendly tea rooms with friendly owners and excellent food. Called in with our dog Spike who was welcomed just as much as we were. Would highly recommend

The Priory Tearoom, stylish, relaxing, so friendly , true place to be spoilt, the cakes and treats are all homemade,delicious, presented beautifully ,so teasing on the eye , pure pleasure. Dogs are welcome and recieve a little treat,blanket to lay on. Best carrot cake ive ever tasted, happy to be fairly local .A piece of sunshine in the Dales

Have had coffee here several times lately. Staff are great, cakes and scones are delicious. This is the place I would always go for morning coffee. The tea room does close during certain off peak months so check if you are making a special trip.

Called in for lunch. Our first visit and what a treat. Food as excellent and staff were great. Shown round bed and breakfast rooms. Looked great will be back for a longer visit.

Had a delicious light lunch here with cheese and chutney sandwiches and stilton and walnut scone with onion chutney. We were staying in the guest house and on another day also sampled the lime and pistachio cake which was also delicious. Sarah bakes all her own cakes and I am looking forward to a return visit to try another cake! If you get a chance don't miss it and if you're looking for an overnight stay you can't beat The Priory.

We called in here for lunch.Good range of dishes available and our sandwiches were very good.The range of homemade cakes looked very tempting but we were simply too full!Excellent hosts - friendly, informative yet informal.Sitting next to an open fire, eating tasty treats whilst looking out onto Midfleham Castle is a simple but priceless treat.

Wonderful as ever, coffee, cakes, hospitality 100% and so doggy friendly. This is definitely somewhere to return to

This tea room is an oasis of calm. A beautiful room (with an open fire on a chilly day), spotlessly clean, nice furniture and really friendly and thoughtful staff. Not everywhere in Yorkshire is prepared for those who need gluten free goodies, but this is. During the week I was staying locally, they provided me with the best ever gluten free bacon sandwich, home made gluten free cheese scones with a little hit of cayenne pepper, and a slice of delicious lemon cake. All of these were served with no fuss but with friendly conversation. The tea room is peaceful - and there are plenty of goodies for those who eat gluten as well. Everything they serve is of the highest quality, and they always make sure that they cook things to suit your tastes. Just lovely - highly recommended!

What a lovely find this little tea room is, the cake and coffee were very good and our two westies were made just as welcome as we were. They were provided a bed and biscuits whilst we indulged ourselves. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming

This tea room provides excellent food which is served by great staff. It is very dog friendly which even provides doggie blanket for the dogs to rest on.

Tucked away at the top of the village, we called in for lunch before going to the forbidden corner. Run by a fantastic couple we had excellent service, happily catering for 2 fussy children. Sandwiches made to order and delicious homemade cake, good value and would highly recommend.

Fantastic menu choice and serving fresh delicious food. The bonus was 2 happy waitresses who took their time to make your visit a happy one. Beef sandwich and scones were first class. Pleasant seating area with comfy seats.

From the outside looks interesting but on the inside its great, the food was different and exciting great service and they welcome dogs. we'll be back

Yummy cakes, lovely owners and staff. Especially nice on a sunny day when you can sit outside, facing the Castle. Not to be missed when you are in Middleham.

We visited Middleham in February and the tearoom was closed so on our next trip in July we gave it a try. Good choice - all the cakes looked scrumptious but we chose lime and pistachio - It was de-lic-ious. We sat outside and it was lovely with the Castle in view and racehorses returning from the Gallops. Good menu and very reasonable prices. We will definitely have a meal next time. Very friendly owners who let us have a look at the accommodation which was very tastefully decorated. Even though we are caravaners we are tempted to book a',luxury' weekend break.

This might be a bit of a cheat, as we were staying in the owners Coach House at the rear of The Priory, but all the reviews in the guest book, raved about the cakes, so we had to try it. We were not disappointed! From cream tea, to chocolate cake to bacon sandwich, this was a perfect afternoon tea stop! The staff are fantastically welcoming to both people and the four legged variety, with treats for all. If you are in Middleham, passing through Middleham or just want a lovely place to stop for a bite, try The Priory, you won't be disappointed.

In the delicious village of Markham, you can't beat sitting in a quality upmarket tea room with knock-out home-made cakes and watch race horses trot by through the window. The interior is suitable to the age of the property, but also on trend. The "rooms" look top quality, too. Highly recommended.

We stopped on Friday for a wander around Middleham when we came upon The Priory Tearoom. We were welcomed immediately and told we could eat inside even though we had dogs. This was great for my elderly father who was feeling the cold. Tea, coffee and cakes were superb. Great choice of yummy homemade cakes. They even had treats for my dogs. Fantastic place, great staff, lovely owners. Will definitely be back.

Perfect positioning after a walk up from Middleham. Had a good look around Jervaulx Abbey and as it was belting down with rain sought refuge in the tea Room. Good choice of cakes,sandwiches etc.

We called in here, yesterday ,after a lovely day driving around Wharfedale & Coverdale. We were made to feel very welcome. We had very tasty Yorkshire ham sandwiches, followed by warm scones, home made strawberry jam ( yummy ) & thick cream. Plus a big pot of Yorkshire tea. Attentive service.Lovely setting , with views of the castle. No rush , No hassle , just a very homely & welcoming place. Thank you .

I'm local to and work around the Wensleydale area and often need a pit-stop during the day with my dog Burt. We tried the tea rooms yesterday and couldn't have been made more welcome. The staff are lovely and the menu includes vegetarian & gluten free items which is perfect for me. Burt wasn't left out either, he was offered a treat (or three) which makes it a firm favourite with him too. Just lovely ❤️

We called with our dog, prepared to sit outside. It was a bit chilly (June in England!) and a blanket was produced for the dog to lie on. We were told that a table was becoming free indoors and dogs were allowed, indeed we were positively welcomed. We had lovely toasted sandwiches with salad and crisps and Yorkshire Tea. We were spoiled for choice really. How we resisted the cake afterwards is nothing short of a miracle. What a range of delicious looking cakes! The staff were friendly and efficient without exception. We will definitely return.

Had a bit of a damp walk from Middleham centre by the castle and up around the low moor. Came back into town in need of some warmth and refreshment so we called in here. Lovely pot of tea and great scones all accompanied by a lovely fire and french jazz music. Came out feeling a whole lot better. Go there if you are nearby.

We visited the Priory tearooms after exploring Middleham Castle. The staff were very friendly and although we had eaten a picnic lunch and were booked in for dinner nearer our accommodationthat evening my daughter and I shared a toasted tea cake. The tea was the proper Yorkshire Tea and we left fully refreshed. Will definitely visit again and will hopefully try one of the lovely cakes which were on display!!

We visited in the bright sunshine of Easter Monday to find all the seats outside were taken but there were plenty more inside. Middleham is a wonderful Yorkshire "horsey" town but where the on-street parking is FREE! The staff of The Priory Tea-Rooms welcomed us warmly, remembering us from the year before when they'd also shown us around their amazing boutique bedrooms they hire out on a B&B basis. Today, we had great, wholesome sandwiches, served with side salad and crisp, washed down with pots of tea and caffetieres of coffee wih hot milk. We left well rested, well sated and very happy!

See my review under Priory Hotel. An excellent Tea Room served by very professional warm and friendly staff.

We only visited here for a quick cuppa, with our son daughter in law and new baby. We ended up having cakes, and then , during our weeks stay in Middleham,returning twice more. The Lime and Pistachio cake was super as were the other cakes we tried. The service was first class . The owners were friendly and very helpful. We also liked the decor. The last time we went we sat outside watching and world and horses go by.... Sheer bliss... So it's not cheap..... but .. Sarah, the owner very kindly sent me the recipe for the Lime and Pistachio cake, and the ingredients and the time taken to prepare it ... well worth the money I would say.. Thank you.

We only went there for afternoon tea and cakes but the hosts were friendly and welcoming and the cakes were great.

The tea rooms are in a wonderful location but the food we had was not good value for money and the service was not good. There were a lot of people there and they didnt seem to be coping very well. The fairy walk was sweet but we wont be going again

A recent holiday in beautiful sunshine in the Yorkshire Dales enabled us to regularly visit this lovely guesthouse serving lunch, afternoon teas, drinks and cakes. Sitting outside in the sunshine, with a lovely view of Middleham Castle drinking large cups of Yorkshire tea and a different cake on each visit was an absolute joy! Rhubarb and custard cake was gorgeous as was the coffee and walnut. What better way to unwind and chat to friendly staff and locals passing through. This will be on our list to visit whenever we are in the dales!

Lunch was excellent and the service was very friendly the lady shown me the lovely rooms and offered to email me the details

Called after visiting the abbey.Model of abbey and photographs . Staff very pleasant . Hot and cold drinks and home made cakes and snacks ect available. Sit inside or out. Nicest carrot cake I have tasted and "real "coffee not the nasty cheap stuff. Information leaflets for other nearby attractions and very clean toilets. Will definitely call again when passing.

We visited as a family of 4. Nice sandwiches,attentive staff, fair price & across the road from the castle. What more can I say.

Lovely situation by the castle. Friendly service, nice coffee and cake to die for. We sat outside and enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing half-hour.

Be sure to call into this lovely tea room just across from Middleham castle.excellent home made cakes and a variety of specialist teas and coffee's.Your sure of a warm Yorkshire welcome

We had a lovely afternoon snack here during the week, The sandwiches were nice with plenty of filling. The owner was very pleasant and showed us the accommodation which was excellent we will definitely be back to stay during the summer.